EMERGING MARKETS FLOATING RATE FUND INC
N-30D, 1996-02-12
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                                               THE EMERGING MARKETS
 
                                               FLOATING RATE FUND INC.
 


                                               INTERIM REPORT

                                               NOVEMBER 30, 1995
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THE EMERGING MARKETS FLOATING RATE FUND INC.
 
January 29, 1996
 
Dear Shareholders:
 
During the quarter ended November 30, 1995, the net asset value for The Emerging
Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc. (the "Fund") increased from $12.69 per share at
August 31, 1995 to $12.98 per share at November 30, 1995. Dividends of $0.3975
per share were declared during the quarter. Assuming that these dividends were
reinvested in additional shares of the Fund, the total investment return, based
on net asset value per share, for the quarter ended November 30, 1995 was 5.51%,
compared to a 6.19% return for the Salomon Brothers Brady Bond Index, which we
use as a measure of the return of the overall market for emerging market debt.
At November 30, 1995, the Fund's stock traded at $12.75 per share, unchanged
from August 31, 1995, representing an approximate 2% discount to the underlying
net asset value per share of $12.98. As you know, the Fund's objective is to
achieve high current income by investing primarily in floating rate debt
securities of emerging markets and corporate issuers.
 
MARKET OVERVIEW
 
The fiscal quarter ended November 30, 1995 saw continued recovery in emerging
markets debt after the dismal first calendar quarter of 1995. The important
developments for the market during the Fund's most recent quarter included:
declining U.S. interest rates, successful financings by Argentina and Mexico,
continued Mexican peso volatility and continued economic and structural reform
progress in Brazil. The market, after its 6.19% return in the quarter ended
November 30, 1995, returned 7.40% in December.
 
Spreads for the Salomon Brothers Brady Bond Index above U.S. Treasuries narrowed
modestly from 1,076 basis points at the beginning of the quarter to 1,065 basis
points at November 30, 1995.
 
PORTFOLIO REVIEW
 
U.S. dollar-denominated bonds of the Republic of Brazil remain the largest
holding of the portfolio, totaling 15.0% of total investments. Brazilian Brady
Bonds were one of the top performing components of the Salomon Brothers Brady
Bond Index during the quarter, posting a return of 7.9%
 
The key to Brazil's economic and credit quality improvement during 1995 was the
government's successful monetary policy based on the enhanced credibility of its
new currency, the Real. Inflation is expected to total about 15% for 1995, down
from 1,094% in 1994. This dramatic reduction in the rate of inflation reflects
the commitment of the government to continued economic reform.
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THE EMERGING MARKETS FLOATING RATE FUND INC.
 
Going forward, Brazil's future performance is largely dependent upon fiscal
policy. Successful fiscal policy will include substantial reductions in
government expenditures and privatizations which will permit further reductions
in Brazil's debt load. We view the momentum of developments in Brazil as
positive and sustainable, and believe that Brazilian government debt offers
attractive returns.
 
Moroccan government loans continue as a core holding in the portfolio,
accounting for 11.8% of total investments. Moroccan debt lagged for much of the
year but rebounded 6.9% during the quarter. The country's economic output and
government finances were adversely impacted by a severe drought in 1995. We view
this situation as temporary and expect Morocco to remain a core holding in our
portfolio.
 
Obligations of the Republic of Argentina constitute 10.7% of total investments,
up from 9.0% at the beginning of the quarter. During the quarter, Argentine
Brady Bonds were the top performing component of the Salomon Brothers Brady Bond
Index, registering a gain of 11.1%. The most encouraging news from Argentina
during the quarter was the success of the government's tax moratorium which
raised an unexpectedly large $3.5 billion in revenue. We expect Argentina to
continue to provide positive returns to the portfolio.
 
During the quarter, the Fund increased its holdings in the government debt of
Poland. On November 19, 1995, Alexander Kwasniewski was elected President of the
Republic in the second round of voting. The election of the former communist was
largely anticipated by the market but caused some market uncertainty and
contributed to Poland's underperformance during the quarter. For the quarter,
Poland's bonds provided a 4.8% return.
 
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. This number also includes specific information about the Fund, its
portfolio and its recent performance.


                                      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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THE EMERGING MARKETS FLOATING RATE FUND INC.
 
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS
 
November 30, 1995 (unaudited)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
 AMOUNT                                                                                               VALUE
  (000)         SOVEREIGN BONDS -- 70.90%                                                           (NOTE 2)
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>             <C>                                                                                <C>
                ARGENTINA -- 10.62%
$ 8,750         Republic of Argentina, FRB, 6.8125%, 3/31/05*...................................   $ 5,714,843
                                                                                                   -----------
                BRAZIL -- 14.82%
  1,867         Federal Republic of Brazil, C Bond, 8.00%, 4/15/14**............................       993,969
  1,250         Federal Republic of Brazil, EIB, 6.8125%, 4/15/06*..............................       827,344
  2,138         Federal Republic of Brazil, IDU, 6.6875%, 1/01/01*..............................     1,822,219
  8,000         Federal Republic of Brazil, DCB, 6.875%, 4/15/12*...............................     4,332,500
                                                                                                   -----------
                                                                                                     7,976,032
                                                                                                   -----------
                BULGARIA -- 5.47%
  2,650         Republic of Bulgaria, Discount Bond, Tranche A, 6.75%, 7/28/24*.................     1,349,844
  5,750         Republic of Bulgaria, FLIRB, Series A, 2.00%, 7/28/12*..........................     1,595,625
                                                                                                   -----------
                                                                                                     2,945,469
                                                                                                   -----------
                COSTA RICA -- 3.89%
  2,740         Costa Rica Series B, Interest Bond, 6.72656%, 5/21/05*..........................     2,095,991
                                                                                                   -----------
                ECUADOR -- 6.32%
 10,317         Republic of Ecuador, PDI Bond, 6.8125%, 2/28/15*,**.............................     3,404,455
                                                                                                   -----------
                HUNGARY -- 3.90%
  2,300         National Bank of Hungary, 7.95%, 11/01/03.......................................     2,098,750
                                                                                                   -----------
                MEXICO -- 5.45%
  2,000         United Mexican States, Discount Bonds, Series A, 6.76563%, 12/31/19
                  (including 3,076,000 rights)*.................................................     1,380,000
  2,250         United Mexican States, Discount Bonds, Series C, 6.60938%, 12/31/19
                  (including 3,461,000 rights)*.................................................     1,552,500
                                                                                                   -----------
                                                                                                     2,932,500
                                                                                                   -----------
                PANAMA -- 3.07%
  2,000         Republic of Panama, FRN, 6.75%, 5/10/02*........................................     1,655,000
                                                                                                   -----------
                PHILIPPINES -- 4.78%
  3,000         Republic of the Philippines, DCB, Series B, 6.875%, 12/01/09*...................     2,572,500
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</TABLE>
 
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                See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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THE EMERGING MARKETS FLOATING RATE FUND INC.
 
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
 
November 30, 1995 (unaudited)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
 AMOUNT                                                                                               VALUE
  (000)         SOVEREIGN BONDS (CONTINUED)                                                         (NOTE 2)
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>             <C>                                                                                <C>
                POLAND -- 7.62%
$ 2,000         Republic of Poland, Discount Bonds, 6.875%, 10/27/24*...........................   $ 1,518,125
  4,000         Republic of Poland, PDI Bonds, 3.75%, 10/27/14*.................................     2,582,500
                                                                                                   -----------
                                                                                                     4,100,625
                                                                                                   -----------
                URUGUAY -- 2.77%
  2,000         Uruguay Debt Conversion Bonds, 6.75%, 2/18/07*..................................     1,490,000
                                                                                                   -----------
                VENEZUELA -- 2.19%
  2,500         Republic of Venezuela, FLIRB, Series A, 6.8125%, 3/31/07*.......................     1,178,125
                                                                                                   -----------
                TOTAL SOVEREIGN BONDS (cost $39,196,672)........................................    38,164,290
                                                                                                   -----------
                CORPORATE BONDS -- 13.83%
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                BASIC INDUSTRIES -- 3.53%
  2,000         Grupo Industrial Durango, 9.25%, 11/18/96*,#....................................     1,900,000
                                                                                                   -----------
                CONSUMER CYCLICALS -- 1.85%
  1,000         Cole National Group Inc., 11.25%, 10/01/01......................................       995,000
                                                                                                   -----------
                CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALS -- 3.61%
  2,000         Empresa Distribuidora Sur S.A., 9.875%, 8/16/97*................................     1,940,000
                                                                                                   -----------
                INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING -- 1.58%
  1,000         Venture Holdings Trust, 9.75%, 4/01/04..........................................       850,000
                                                                                                   -----------
                MEDIA/TELECOMMUNICATIONS -- 1.41%
  1,000         U.S. Banknote Corp., 11.625%, 8/01/02...........................................       760,000
                                                                                                   -----------
                TRANSPORTATION -- 1.85%
  1,000         Petro PSC Properties, 12.50%, 6/01/02...........................................       997,500
                                                                                                   -----------
                TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (cost $7,897,275).........................................     7,442,500
                                                                                                   -----------
</TABLE>
 
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                See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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THE EMERGING MARKETS FLOATING RATE FUND INC.
 
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (concluded)
 
November 30, 1995 (unaudited)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
 AMOUNT                                                                                               VALUE
  (000)         LOAN PARTICIPATIONS -- 14.30%                                                       (NOTE 2)
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>             <C>                                                                                <C>
$ 1,556         Republic of Jamaica, Tranche A, 6.75%, 10/15/00*
                  (Chase Manhattan, New York)T..................................................   $ 1,400,000
  8,000         Kingdom of Morocco, Tranche B, 6.75%, 1/01/04*
                  (Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Inc, Merrill Lynch)T.........................     6,295,000
                                                                                                   -----------
                TOTAL LOAN PARTICIPATIONS (cost $7,723,846).....................................     7,695,000
                                                                                                   -----------
                WARRANTS(A) -- .06%
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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)................................................................        32,000
                                                                                                   -----------
                TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 99.09% (cost $54,853,328)..................................    53,333,790
                                                                                                   -----------
                CASH AND OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES -- .91%..........................       490,689
                                                                                                   -----------
                NET ASSETS -- 100.0%
                  (equivalent to $12.98 per share on 4,147,134 common shares outstanding).......   $53,824,479
                                                                                                   -----------
</TABLE>
 
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   * Rate shown reflects current rate on instrument with variable rate 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.
     EIB     --  Eligible Interest Bonds.
     FLIRB   --  Front Loaded Interest Reduction Bonds.
     FRB     --  Floating Rate Bonds.
     FRN     --  Floating Rate Notes.
     IDU     --  Interest Due and Unpaid.
     PDI     --  Past Due Interest.

 
                See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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THE EMERGING MARKETS FLOATING RATE FUND INC.
 
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
 
November 30, 1995 (unaudited)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                              <C>
ASSETS
Investments, at value (cost -- $54,853,328)...................................................   $53,333,790
Receivable for investments sold...............................................................       173,326
Interest receivable...........................................................................       902,940
Unamortized organization expenses.............................................................        73,512
Prepaid expenses..............................................................................         5,258
                                                                                                 -----------
        Total assets..........................................................................    54,488,826
                                                                                                 -----------
LIABILITIES
Due to custodian..............................................................................       517,731
Accrued management fee (Note 3)...............................................................        47,499
Accrued audit and tax return preparation fees.................................................        38,904
Accrued legal fee.............................................................................        23,289
Accrued printing and mailing fees.............................................................        19,377
Accrued custodian fee.........................................................................        10,873
Other accrued expenses........................................................................         6,674
                                                                                                 -----------
        Total liabilities.....................................................................       664,347
                                                                                                 -----------
NET ASSETS
Common Stock ($.001 par value, authorized 100,000,000 shares;
  4,147,134 shares outstanding)...............................................................         4,147
Additional paid-in capital....................................................................    57,445,100
Undistributed net investment income...........................................................       498,035
Accumulated net realized loss on investments..................................................    (2,603,265)
Net unrealized depreciation on investments....................................................    (1,519,538)
                                                                                                 -----------
        Net assets............................................................................   $53,824,479
                                                                                                 -----------
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE ($53,824,479 / 4,147,134 shares)....................................        $12.98
                                                                                                 -----------
</TABLE>
 
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                See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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THE EMERGING MARKETS FLOATING RATE FUND INC.
 
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 
For the Nine Months Ended November 30, 1995 (unaudited)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                    <C>         <C>
INCOME
    Interest (includes discount accretion of $1,559,487).......................................    $ 5,814,657
EXPENSES
    Management fee..................................................................   $424,312
    Audit and tax services..........................................................     42,190
    Legal...........................................................................     36,165
    Printing........................................................................     33,151
    Transfer agent..................................................................     22,605
    Directors' fees and expenses....................................................     19,363
    Amortization of deferred organization expenses..................................     18,673
    Custodian.......................................................................     16,560
    Listing fee.....................................................................     14,800
    Other...........................................................................      9,316        637,135
                                                                                       --------    -----------
    Net investment income...........................................................                 5,177,522
                                                                                                   -----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
    Net Realized Loss on Investments...........................................................     (2,287,474)
    Change in Net Unrealized Depreciation on Investments.......................................      6,390,987
                                                                                                   -----------
    Net realized loss and change in net unrealized depreciation on investments.................      4,103,513
                                                                                                   -----------
    NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS.................................................    $ 9,281,035
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</TABLE>
 
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                See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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THE EMERGING MARKETS FLOATING RATE FUND INC.
 
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                                      <C>                    <C>
                                                                            NINE MONTHS
                                                                               ENDED            PERIOD ENDED
                                                                         NOVEMBER 30, 1995      FEBRUARY 28,
                                                                            (UNAUDITED)           1995(A)
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OPERATIONS
    Net investment income.............................................      $ 5,177,522         $ 5,138,856
    Net realized loss on investments..................................       (2,287,474)           (315,791) 
    Change in net unrealized depreciation.............................        6,390,987          (7,910,525) 
                                                                            -----------         ----------- 
    Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations.............        9,281,035          (3,087,460) 
                                                                            -----------         ----------- 
DIVIDENDS
    From net investment income........................................       (4,903,987)         (4,914,356) 
                                                                            -----------         ----------- 
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
    Net proceeds from issuance of 4,140,000 shares....................               --          57,349,228
                                                                            -----------         ----------- 
    Total increase in net assets......................................        4,377,048          49,347,412
NET ASSETS
    Beginning of period...............................................       49,447,431             100,019
                                                                            -----------         ----------- 
    End of period (includes undistributed net investment income of
      $498,035 and $224,500, respectively)............................      $53,824,479         $49,447,431
                                                                            -----------         ----------- 
</TABLE>
 
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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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THE EMERGING MARKETS FLOATING RATE FUND INC.
 
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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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THE EMERGING MARKETS FLOATING RATE FUND INC.
 
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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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THE EMERGING MARKETS FLOATING RATE FUND INC.
 
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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 November 30, 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 nine months ended November 30, 1995, aggregated $29,839,146 and
$29,774,291, respectively. The federal income tax cost basis of the Fund's
investments at November 30, 1995 was substantially the same as the cost basis
for financial reporting. Gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation amounted
to $688,250 and $2,207,788, respectively, resulting in a net unrealized
depreciation for federal income tax purposes of $1,519,538. 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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THE EMERGING MARKETS FLOATING RATE FUND INC.
 
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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 NOVEMBER 30, 1995
 
On December 13, 1995, the Board of Directors of the Fund declared a common stock
dividend from net investment income of $0.2225 per share payable on December 29,
1995 to shareholders of record on December 26, 1995.
 
On January 2, 1996, the Board of Directors of the Fund declared a common stock
dividend from net investment income of $0.1325 per share payable on January 31,
1996 to shareholders of record on January 12, 1996.
 
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THE EMERGING MARKETS FLOATING RATE FUND INC.
 
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
DATA FOR A SHARE OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            NINE MONTHS
                                                                               ENDED          PERIOD ENDED
                                                                         NOVEMBER 30, 1995    FEBRUARY 28,
                                                                            (UNAUDITED)         1995(A)
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<S>                                                                      <C>                  <C>
    Net investment income.............................................        $  1.25             $ 1.24
    Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on securities.............            .99              (1.98)
                                                                              -------           --------  
    Total from investment operations..................................           2.24               (.74)
    Dividends from net investment income..............................          (1.18)             (1.19)
    Offering costs on issuance of common stock........................             --               (.17)
                                                                              -------           --------  
    Net increase (decrease) in net asset value........................           1.06              (2.10)
    Net asset value, beginning of period..............................          11.92              14.02
                                                                              -------           --------  
    Net asset value, end of period....................................         $12.98             $11.92
                                                                              =======           ========   
    Per share market value, end of period.............................         $12.75             $11.75
    Total investment return(c)........................................         19.31%             (8.17%)(b)
Ratios/supplemental data:
    Net assets, end of period (000)...................................        $53,824           $ 49,447
    Ratio of total expenses to average net assets.....................          1.64%(d)           1.73%(d)
    Ratio of net investment income to average net assets..............         13.33%(d)          10.00%(d)
    Portfolio turnover rate...........................................         58.83%             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):
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                             NET REALIZED GAIN
                                                                                            (LOSS) & CHANGE IN
                                                                                              NET UNREALIZED
                                                                       NET INVESTMENT          APPRECIATION
                                                                           INCOME             (DEPRECIATION)
                                                                     ------------------    ---------------------
                         QUARTERS ENDED(A)                           TOTAL    PER SHARE      TOTAL     PER SHARE
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                  <C>      <C>          <C>         <C>
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
November 30, 1995..................................................   1,704       .41          1,163        .28
</TABLE>
 
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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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OFFICERS
 
ALAN H. RAPPAPORT
 
      Chairman of the Board
 
MICHAEL S. HYLAND
 
      President
 
PETER WILBY
 
      Executive Vice President
 
LAWRENCE H. KAPLAN
 
      Executive Vice President
 
ALAN M. MANDEL
 
      Treasurer
 
LAURIE A. PITTI
 
      Assistant Treasurer
 
TANA E. TSELEPIS
 
      Secretary
 
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THE EMERGING MARKETS
 
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FLOATING RATE FUND INC.
 
      7 World Trade Center
      New York, New York 10048
 
TELEPHONE
 
      1-800-725-6666
 
INVESTMENT MANAGER
 
      Advantage Advisers, Inc.
      Oppenheimer Tower
      World Financial Center
      New York, New York 10281
 
INVESTMENT ADVISER
 
      Salomon Brothers Asset Management Inc
      7 World Trade Center
      New York, New York 10048
 
CUSTODIAN
 
      The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A.
      Four Metrotech Center
      Brooklyn, New York 11245
 
DIVIDEND DISBURSING AND TRANSFER AGENT
 
      American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
      40 Wall Street
      New York, New York 10005
 
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
 
      Price Waterhouse LLP
      1177 Avenue of the Americas
      New York, New York 10036
 
LEGAL COUNSEL
 
      Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
      425 Lexington Avenue
      New York, New York 10017
 
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE SYMBOL
 
      EFL
 
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