DEFINED ASSET FUNDS--REGISTERED TRADEMARK--
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MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND
MULTISTATE SERIES--85
(A UNIT INVESTMENT TRUST)
- CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA AND NEW JERSEY PORTFOLIOS
- PORTFOLIOS OF INSURED INTERMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM
MUNICIPAL BONDS
- DESIGNED TO BE FREE OF REGULAR FEDERAL INCOME TAX
- EXEMPT FROM SOME STATE TAXES
- MONTHLY DISTRIBUTIONS
SPONSORS:
MERRILL LYNCH,
PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH
INCORPORATED -----------------------------------------------------
SALOMON SMITH BARNEY INC. The Securities and Exchange Commission has not
PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES approved or disapproved these Securities or passed
INC. upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any
PAINEWEBBER INCORPORATED representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
DEAN WITTER REYNOLDS INC. Prospectus dated June 23, 2000.
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Defined Asset Funds--Registered Trademark--
Defined Asset Funds-Registered Trademark- is America's oldest and largest family
of unit investment trusts, with over $160 billion sponsored over the last 28
years. Defined Asset Funds has been a leader in unit investment trust research
and product innovation. Our family of 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:
- A Disciplined strategy of buying and holding with a long-term view is the
cornerstone of Defined Asset Funds.
- Fixed portfolio: Defined Funds follow a buy and hold investment strategy;
funds are not managed and portfolio changes are limited.
- Defined Portfolios: We choose the stocks and bonds in advance, so you know
what you're investing in.
- Professional research: Our dedicated research team seeks out stocks or bonds
appropriate for a particular fund's objectives.
- 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 MARCH 31, 2000, THE
EVALUATION DATE.
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CONTENTS
PAGE
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California Intermediate Insured
Portfolio--
Risk/Return Summary................ 3
Florida Insured Portfolio--
Risk/Return Summary................ 6
New Jersey Insured Portfolio--
Risk/Return Summary................ 9
What You Can Expect From Your
Investment......................... 13
Monthly Income..................... 13
Return Figures..................... 13
Records and Reports................ 13
The Risks You Face................... 14
Interest Rate Risk................. 14
Call Risk.......................... 14
Reduced Diversification Risk....... 14
Liquidity Risk..................... 14
Concentration Risk................. 14
State Concentration Risk........... 15
Bond Quality Risk.................. 17
Insurance Related Risk............. 17
Litigation and Legislation Risks... 17
Selling or Exchanging Units.......... 17
Sponsors' Secondary Market......... 18
Selling Units to the Trustee....... 18
Exchange Option.................... 18
How The Fund Works................... 19
Pricing............................ 19
Evaluations........................ 19
Income............................. 19
Expenses........................... 19
Portfolio Changes.................. 20
Fund Termination................... 20
Certificates....................... 21
Trust Indenture.................... 21
Legal Opinion...................... 22
Auditors........................... 22
Sponsors........................... 22
Trustee............................ 22
Underwriters' and Sponsors'
Profits.......................... 22
Public Distribution................ 23
Code of Ethics..................... 23
Year 2000 Issues................... 23
Taxes................................ 23
Supplemental Information............. 25
Financial Statements................. D-1
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CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE INSURED PORTFOLIO--RISK/RETURN SUMMARY
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1. WHAT IS THE FUND'S OBJECTIVE?
The Fund seeks interest
income that is exempt from
regular federal income taxes
and some state and local
taxes by investing in a fixed
portfolio consisting
primarily of intermediate
term municipal revenue bonds
with an estimated average
life of about 7 years.
2. WHAT ARE MUNICIPAL REVENUE
BONDS?
Municipal revenue bonds are
bonds issued by states,
municipalities and public
authorities to finance the
cost of buying, building or
improving various projects
intended to generate revenue,
such as airports, health care
facilities, housing and
municipal electric, water and
sewer utilities. Generally,
payments on these bonds
depend solely on the revenues
generated by the projects,
excise taxes or state
appropriations, and are not
backed by the government's
taxing power.
3. WHAT IS THE FUND'S INVESTMENT
STRATEGY?
- The Fund plans to hold to
maturity 7 intermediate-term
tax-exempt municipal bonds
with an aggregate face amount
of $2,245,000.
- The Fund is a unit investment
trust which means that,
unlike a mutual fund, the
Portfolio is not managed.
- When the bonds were initially
deposited they were rated A
or better by Standard &
Poor's, Moody's or Fitch. THE
QUALITY OF THE BONDS MAY
CURRENTLY BE LOWER.
- Many of the bonds can be
called at a premium declining
over time to par value. Some
bonds may be called earlier
at par for extraordinary
reasons.
- 100% of the bonds are insured
by insurance companies that
guarantee timely payments of
principal and interest on the
bonds (but not Fund units or
the market value of the bonds
before they mature).
The Portfolio consists of
municipal bonds of the
following types:
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<CAPTION>
APPROXIMATE
PORTFOLIO
PERCENTAGE
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/ / Hospitals/Health Care 54%
/ / Municipal Water/Sewer
Utilities 17%
/ / Refunded Bonds 15%
/ / Special Tax Issues 13%
/ / Municipal Electric
Utilities 1%
</TABLE>
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4. WHAT ARE THE SIGNIFICANT RISKS?
YOU CAN LOSE MONEY BY INVESTING IN THE
FUND. THIS CAN HAPPEN FOR VARIOUS
REASONS, INCLUDING:
- Rising interest rates, an issuer's
worsening financial condition or a drop
in bond ratings can reduce the price of
your units.
- Because the Fund is concentrated in
hospital/health care bonds, adverse
developments in this sector may affect
the value of your units.
- 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.
- The Fund will receive early returns of
principal if bonds are called or 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.
ALSO, THE PORTFOLIO IS CONCENTRATED IN
BONDS OF CALIFORNIA SO IT IS LESS
DIVERSIFIED THAN A NATIONAL FUND AND IS
SUBJECT TO RISKS PARTICULAR TO
CALIFORNIA WHICH ARE BRIEFLY DESCRIBED
UNDER STATE CONCENTRATION RISKS LATER IN
THIS PROSPECTUS.
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5. IS THIS FUND APPROPRIATE FOR YOU?
Yes, if you want federally tax-free
income. You will benefit from a
professionally selected and supervised
portfolio whose risk is reduced by
investing in bonds of several different
issuers.
The Fund is NOT appropriate for you if
you want a speculative investment that
changes to take advantage of market
movements, if you do not want a
tax-advantaged investment or if you
cannot tolerate any risk.
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DEFINING YOUR INCOME
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WHAT YOU MAY EXPECT (Payable on the 25th day
of the month to holders of record on the
10th day of the month):
Regular Monthly Income per unit $ 4.33
Annual Income per unit: $52.03
THESE FIGURES ARE ESTIMATES DETERMINED ON THE
EVALUATION DAY; ACTUAL PAYMENTS MAY VARY.
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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
Maximum Sales Fee (Load) on new
purchases (as a percentage of
$1,000 invested) 2.75%
Employees of some of the Sponsors and their affiliates
may be charged a reduced sales fee of no less than
$5.00 per unit.
The maximum sales fee is reduced if you invest at
least $100,000, as follows:
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YOUR MAXIMUM
SALES FEE
IF YOU INVEST: WILL BE:
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Less than $100,000 2.75%
$100,000 to $249,999 2.50%
$250,000 to $499,999 2.25%
$500,000 to $999,999 2.00%
$1,000,000 and over 1.75%
Maximum Exchange Fee 1.75%
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ESTIMATED ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES
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<CAPTION>
AMOUNT
PER UNIT
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<C> <S> <C>
$0.69
Trustee's Fee
$0.54
Portfolio Supervision,
Bookkeeping and
Administrative Fees
(including updating
expenses)
$0.41
Evaluator's Fee
$0.82
Other Operating Expenses
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$2.46
TOTAL
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The Sponsors historically paid updating
expenses.
7. HOW HAVE SIMILAR FUNDS PERFORMED IN THE PAST?
IN THE FOLLOWING CHART WE SHOW PAST PERFORMANCE
OF PRIOR CALIFORNIA PORTFOLIOS, WHICH HAD
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, STRATEGIES AND TYPES OF
BONDS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THIS FUND. THESE
PRIOR SERIES DIFFERED IN THAT THEY CHARGED A
HIGHER SALES FEE. These prior California Series
were offered after 1987 and were outstanding on
March 31, 2000. OF COURSE, PAST PERFORMANCE OF
PRIOR SERIES IS NO GUARANTEE OF FUTURE RESULTS
OF THIS FUND.
AVERAGE ANNUAL COMPOUND TOTAL RETURNS
FOR PRIOR SERIES
REFLECTING ALL EXPENSES. FOR PERIODS ENDED
3/31/00.
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High 4.25% 5.45% 5.72% 4.66% 6.64% 6.31%
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Average -1.28 4.42 5.52 0.59 5.47 6.11
Low -4.59 2.52 5.32 -1.89 3.28 5.91
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Average
Sales fee 1.93% 5.23% 5.83%
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NOTE: ALL RETURNS REPRESENT CHANGES IN UNIT PRICE WITH DISTRIBUTIONS REINVESTED
INTO THE MUNICIPAL FUND INVESTMENT ACCUMULATION PROGRAM.
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8. IS THE FUND MANAGED?
Unlike a mutual fund, the Fund is not managed
and bonds are not sold because of market
changes. Rather, experienced Defined Asset Funds
financial analysts regularly review the bonds in
the Fund. The Fund may sell a bond if certain
adverse credit or other conditions exist.
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9. HOW DO I BUY UNITS?
The minimum investment is one unit.
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.
UNIT PRICE PER UNIT $1,046.48
(as of March 31, 2000)
Unit price is based on the net asset
value of the Fund plus the 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.
10. 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.
11. HOW ARE DISTRIBUTIONS MADE AND TAXED?
The Fund pays income monthly.
In the opinion of bond counsel when
each bond was issued, interest on the
bonds in this Fund is generally 100%
exempt from regular federal income tax.
Your income may also be exempt from
some California state and local
personal income taxes if you live in
California.
You will also receive principal
payments if bonds are sold or called or
mature, when the cash available is more
than $5.00 per unit. You will be
subject to tax on any gain realized by
the Fund on the disposition of bonds.
12. WHAT OTHER SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?
REINVESTMENT
You will receive your income in cash
unless you choose to compound your
income by reinvesting at no sales fee
in the Municipal Fund Investment
Accumulation Program, Inc. This program
is an open-end mutual fund with a
comparable investment objective, but
the bonds will generally not be
insured. Income from this program will
generally be subject to state and local
income taxes. FOR MORE COMPLETE
INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM,
INCLUDING CHARGES AND FEES, ASK THE
TRUSTEE FOR THE PROGRAM'S PROSPECTUS.
READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU INVEST.
THE TRUSTEE MUST RECEIVE YOUR WRITTEN
ELECTION TO REINVEST AT LEAST 10 DAYS
BEFORE THE RECORD DAY OF AN INCOME
PAYMENT.
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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FLORIDA INSURED PORTFOLIO--RISK/RETURN SUMMARY
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<C> <S>
1. WHAT IS THE FUND'S OBJECTIVE?
The Fund seeks interest income that is
exempt from regular federal income taxes
and some state and local taxes by
investing in a fixed portfolio
consisting primarily of insured, long
term municipal revenue bonds.
2. WHAT ARE MUNICIPAL REVENUE BONDS?
Municipal revenue bonds are bonds issued
by states, municipalities and public
authorities to finance the cost of
buying, building or improving various
projects intended to generate revenue,
such as airports, health care
facilities, housing and municipal
electric, water and sewer utilities.
Generally, payments on these bonds
depend solely on the revenues generated
by the projects, excise taxes or state
appropriations, and are not backed by
the government's taxing power.
3. WHAT IS THE FUND'S INVESTMENT STRATEGY?
- The Fund plans to hold to maturity 7
long-term tax-exempt municipal bonds
with an aggregate face amount of
$2,415,000.
- The Fund is a unit investment trust
which means that, unlike a mutual fund,
the Portfolio is not managed.
- The bonds are rated AAA or Aaa by
Standard & Poor's, Moody's or Fitch.
- Many of the bonds can be called at a
premium declining over time to par
value. Some bonds may be called earlier
at par for extraordinary reasons.
- 100% of the bonds are insured by
insurance companies that guarantee
timely payments of principal and
interest on the bonds (but not Fund
units or the market value of the bonds
before they mature).
The Portfolio consists of municipal
bonds of the following types:
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/ / Municipal Water/Sewer Utilities 9%
<S> <C>
/ / Refunded Bonds 7%
/ / Special Tax 40%
/ / Municipal Electric Utilities 44%
</TABLE>
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<C> <S>
4. WHAT ARE THE SIGNIFICANT RISKS?
YOU CAN LOSE MONEY BY INVESTING IN THE FUND.
THIS CAN HAPPEN FOR VARIOUS REASONS,
INCLUDING:
- Rising interest rates, an issuer's worsening
financial condition or a drop in bond
ratings can reduce the price of your units.
- Because the Fund is concentrated in
municipal electric utilty and special tax
bonds, adverse developments in these sectors
may affect the value of your units.
- 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.
- The Fund will receive early returns of
principal if bonds are called or 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.
ALSO, THE PORTFOLIO IS CONCENTRATED IN BONDS
OF FLORIDA SO IT IS LESS DIVERSIFIED THAN A
NATIONAL FUND AND IS SUBJECT TO RISKS
PARTICULAR TO FLORIDA WHICH ARE BRIEFLY
DESCRIBED UNDER STATE CONCENTRATION RISKS
LATER IN THIS PROSPECTUS.
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<C> <S>
5. IS THIS FUND APPROPRIATE FOR YOU?
Yes, if you want federally tax-free income.
You will benefit from a professionally
selected and supervised portfolio whose risk
is reduced by investing in insured bonds of
several different issuers.
The Fund is NOT appropriate for you if you
want a speculative investment that changes
to take advantage of market movements, if
you do not want a tax-advantaged investment
or if you cannot tolerate any risk.
</TABLE>
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DEFINING YOUR INCOME
</TABLE>
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<C> <S> <C>
WHAT YOU MAY EXPECT (Payable on
the 25th day of the month to
holders of record on the 10th
day of the month):
Regular Monthly Income per unit $ 4.35
Annual Income per unit: $52.30
THESE FIGURES ARE ESTIMATES DETERMINED ON
THE EVALUATION DAY; ACTUAL PAYMENTS MAY
VARY.
</TABLE>
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<C> <S>
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
Maximum Sales Fee (Load) on new
purchases (as a percentage of
$1,000 invested) 2.90%
Employees of some of the Sponsors and their affiliates
may pay a reduced sales fee of no less than $5.00 per
unit.
The maximum sales fee is reduced if you invest at
least $100,000, as follows:
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<CAPTION>
YOUR MAXIMUM
SALES FEE
IF YOU INVEST: WILL BE:
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Less than $100,000 2.90%
$100,000 to $249,999 2.65%
$250,000 to $499,999 2.40%
$500,000 to $999,999 2.15%
$1,000,000 and over 1.90%
Maximum Exchange Fee 1.90%
</TABLE>
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ESTIMATED ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES
</TABLE>
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<CAPTION>
AMOUNT
PER UNIT
--------
<C> <S> <C>
$0.70
Trustee's Fee
$0.55
Portfolio Supervision,
Bookkeeping and
Administrative Fees
(including updating
expenses)
$0.57
Evaluator's Fee
$0.61
Other Operating Expenses
-----
$2.43
TOTAL
</TABLE>
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<C> <S>
The Sponsors historically paid updating
expenses.
7. HOW HAVE SIMILAR FUNDS PERFORMED IN THE PAST?
IN THE FOLLOWING CHART WE SHOW PAST PERFORMANCE
OF PRIOR FLORIDA PORTFOLIOS, WHICH HAD
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, STRATEGIES AND TYPES OF
BONDS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THIS FUND. THESE
PRIOR SERIES DIFFERED IN THAT THEY CHARGED A
HIGHER SALES FEE. These prior Florida Series
were offered between after 1987 and were
outstanding on March 31, 2000. OF COURSE, PAST
PERFORMANCE OF PRIOR SERIES IS NO GUARANTEE OF
FUTURE RESULTS OF THIS FUND.
AVERAGE ANNUAL COMPOUND TOTAL RETURNS
FOR PRIOR SERIES
REFLECTING ALL EXPENSES. FOR PERIODS ENDED
3/31/00.
</TABLE>
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High 4.50% 5.10% 6.05% 4.62% 6.27% 6.54%
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Average -1.38 4.41 5.67 0.54 5.48 6.24
Low -8.28 2.71 5.28 -5.50 3.57 5.87
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Average
Sales fee 1.99% 5.34% 5.60%
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NOTE: ALL RETURNS REPRESENT CHANGES IN UNIT PRICE WITH DISTRIBUTIONS REINVESTED
INTO THE MUNICIPAL FUND INVESTMENT ACCUMULATION PROGRAM.
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<C> <S>
8. IS THE FUND MANAGED?
Unlike a mutual fund, the Fund is not managed and
bonds are not sold because of market changes.
Rather, experienced Defined Asset Funds financial
analysts regularly review the bonds in the Fund.
The Fund may sell a bond if certain adverse credit
or other conditions exist.
</TABLE>
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<C> <S>
9. HOW DO I BUY UNITS?
The minimum investment is one unit.
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.
UNIT PRICE PER UNIT $989.05
(as of March 31, 2000)
Unit price is based on the net asset value of the
Fund plus the 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.
10. 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.
11. HOW ARE DISTRIBUTIONS MADE AND TAXED?
The Fund pays income monthly.
In the opinion of bond counsel when each bond was
issued, interest on the bonds in this Fund is
generally 100% exempt from regular federal income
tax. Your income may also be exempt from some
Florida state and local taxes if you live in
Florida.
You will also receive principal payments if bonds
are sold or called or mature, when the cash
available is more than $5.00 per unit. You will be
subject to tax on any gain realized by the Fund on
the disposition of bonds.
12. WHAT OTHER SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?
REINVESTMENT
You will receive your income in cash unless you
choose to compound your income by reinvesting at no
sales fee in the Municipal Fund Investment
Accumulation Program, Inc. This program is an
open-end mutual fund with a comparable investment
objective, but the bonds generally will not be
insured. Income from this program will generally be
subject to state and local income taxes. FOR MORE
COMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING
CHARGES AND FEES, ASK THE TRUSTEE FOR THE PROGRAM'S
PROSPECTUS. READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU INVEST.
THE TRUSTEE MUST RECEIVE YOUR WRITTEN ELECTION TO
REINVEST AT LEAST 10 DAYS BEFORE THE RECORD DAY OF
AN INCOME PAYMENT.
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.
</TABLE>
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NEW JERSEY INSURED PORTFOLIO--RISK/RETURN SUMMARY
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<C> <S>
1. WHAT IS THE FUND'S OBJECTIVE?
The Fund seeks interest income that is
exempt from regular federal income taxes
and some state and local taxes by
investing in a fixed portfolio
consisting primarily of insured, long
term municipal revenue bonds.
2. WHAT ARE MUNICIPAL REVENUE BONDS?
Municipal revenue bonds are bonds issued
by states, municipalities and public
authorities to finance the cost of
buying, building or improving various
projects intended to generate revenue,
such as airports, health care
facilities, housing and municipal
electric, water and sewer utilities.
Generally, payments on these bonds
depend solely on the revenues generated
by the projects, excise taxes or state
appropriations, and are not backed by
the government's taxing power.
3. WHAT IS THE FUND'S INVESTMENT STRATEGY?
- The Fund plans to hold to maturity 7
long-term tax-exempt municipal bonds
with an aggregate face amount of
$2,665,000.
- The Fund is a unit investment trust
which means that, unlike a mutual fund,
the Portfolio is not managed.
- The bonds are rated AAA or Aaa by
Standard & Poor's, Moody's or Fitch.
- Many of the bonds can be called at a
premium declining over time to par
value. Some bonds may be called earlier
at par for extraordinary reasons.
- The Fund is concentrated in refunded
bonds.
- 100% of the bonds are insured by
insurance companies that guarantee
timely payments of principal and
interest on the bonds (but not Fund
units or the market value of the bonds
before they mature).
The Portfolio consists of municipal
bonds of the following types:
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/ / Corporate Utilities 11%
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/ / General Obligation 22%
/ / Hospitals/Health Care 6%
/ / Refunded Bonds 45%
/ / Universities/Colleges 16%
</TABLE>
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<C> <S>
4. WHAT ARE THE SIGNIFICANT RISKS?
YOU CAN LOSE MONEY BY INVESTING IN THE
FUND. THIS CAN HAPPEN FOR VARIOUS
REASONS, INCLUDING:
- Rising interest rates, an issuer's
worsening financial condition or a drop
in bond ratings can reduce the price of
your units.
- 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.
- The Fund will receive early returns of
principal if bonds are called or 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.
ALSO, THE PORTFOLIO IS CONCENTRATED IN
BONDS OF NEW JERSEY SO IT IS LESS
DIVERSIFIED THAN A NATIONAL FUND AND IS
SUBJECT TO RISKS PARTICULAR TO NEW
JERSEY WHICH ARE BRIEFLY DESCRIBED UNDER
STATE CONCENTRATION RISKS LATER IN THIS
PROSPECTUS.
</TABLE>
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<C> <S>
5. IS THIS FUND APPROPRIATE FOR YOU?
Yes, if you want federally tax-free
income. You will benefit from a
professionally selected and supervised
portfolio whose risk is reduced by
investing in insured bonds of several
different issuers.
The Fund is NOT appropriate for you if
you want a speculative investment that
changes to take advantage of market
movements, if you do not want a
tax-advantaged investment or if you
cannot tolerate any risk.
</TABLE>
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<C> <S>
DEFINING YOUR INCOME
</TABLE>
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<C> <S> <C>
WHAT YOU MAY EXPECT (Payable on
the 25th day of the month to
holders of record on the 10th
day of the month):
Regular Monthly Income per unit $ 4.46
Annual Income per unit: $53.54
THESE FIGURES ARE ESTIMATES DETERMINED ON
THE EVALUATION DAY; ACTUAL PAYMENTS MAY
VARY.
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<C> <S>
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
Maximum Sales Fee (Load) on new
purchases (as a percentage of
$1,000 invested) 2.90%
Employees of some of the Sponsors and their affiliates
may pay a reduced sales fee of no less than $5.00 per
unit.
The maximum sales fee is reduced if you invest at
least $100,000, as follows:
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<CAPTION>
YOUR MAXIMUM
SALES FEE
IF YOU INVEST: WILL BE:
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<C> <S> <C>
Less than $100,000 2.90%
$100,000 to $249,999 2.65%
$250,000 to $499,999 2.40%
$500,000 to $999,999 2.15%
$1,000,000 and over 1.90%
Maximum Exchange Fee 1.90%
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<C> <S>
ESTIMATED ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT
PER UNIT
--------
<C> <S> <C>
$0.69
Trustee's Fee
$0.55
Portfolio Supervision,
Bookkeeping and
Administrative Fees
(including updating
expenses)
$0.49
Evaluator's Fee
$0.54
Other Operating Expenses
-----
$2.27
TOTAL
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<TABLE>
<C> <S>
The Sponsors historically paid updating
expenses.
7. HOW HAVE SIMILAR FUNDS PERFORMED IN THE PAST?
IN THE FOLLOWING CHART WE SHOW PAST PERFORMANCE
OF PRIOR NEW JERSEY PORTFOLIOS, WHICH HAD
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, STRATEGIES AND TYPES OF
BONDS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THIS FUND. THESE
PRIOR SERIES DIFFERED IN THAT THEY CHARGED A
HIGHER SALES FEE. These prior New Jersey Series
were offered after 1987 and were outstanding on
March 31, 2000. OF COURSE, PAST PERFORMANCE OF
PRIOR SERIES IS NO GUARANTEE OF FUTURE RESULTS
OF THIS FUND.
AVERAGE ANNUAL COMPOUND TOTAL RETURNS
FOR PRIOR SERIES
REFLECTING ALL EXPENSES. FOR PERIODS ENDED
3/31/00.
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
WITH SALES FEE NO SALES FEE
1 YEAR 5 YEARS 1 YEAR 5 YEARS
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
-----------------------------------------------------------------
High 3.00% 5.11% 4.09% 6.28%
Average -1.29 4.31 0.58 5.40
Low -5.59 2.67 -2.87 3.45
<C> <S>
<C> <S>
managed and bonds are not sold because of market
changes. Rather, experienced Defined Asset Funds
financial analysts regularly review the bonds in
the Fund. The Fund may sell a bond if certain
adverse credit or other conditions exist.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<C> <S>
9. HOW DO I BUY UNITS?
The minimum investment is one unit.
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.
UNIT PRICE PER UNIT $1,017.41
(as of March 31, 2000)
Unit price is based on the net asset value of the
Fund plus the 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.
10. 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.
11. HOW ARE DISTRIBUTIONS MADE AND TAXED?
The Fund pays income monthly.
In the opinion of bond counsel when each bond was
issued, interest on the bonds in this Fund is
generally 100% exempt from regular federal income
tax. Your income may also be exempt from some New
Jersey state and local personal income taxes if
you live in New Jersey.
You will also receive principal payments if bonds
are sold or called or mature, when the cash
available is more than $5.00 per unit. You will
be subject to tax on any gain realized by the
Fund on the disposition of bonds.
12. WHAT OTHER SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?
REINVESTMENT
You will receive your income in cash unless you
choose to compound your income by reinvesting at
no sales fee in the Municipal Fund Investment
Accumulation Program, Inc. This program is an
open-end mutual fund with a comparable investment
objective, but the bonds generally will not be
insured. Income from this program will generally
be subject to state and local income taxes. FOR
MORE COMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM,
INCLUDING CHARGES AND FEES, ASK THE TRUSTEE FOR
THE PROGRAM'S PROSPECTUS. READ IT CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOU INVEST. THE TRUSTEE MUST RECEIVE YOUR
WRITTEN ELECTION TO REINVEST AT LEAST 10 DAYS
BEFORE THE RECORD DAY OF AN INCOME PAYMENT.
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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TAX-FREE VS. TAXABLE INCOME: A COMPARISON OF TAXABLE AND TAX-FREE YIELDS
FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
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<CAPTION>
COMBINED
EFFECTIVE
TAXABLE INCOME 2000* TAX RATE TAX-FREE YIELD OF
SINGLE RETURN JOINT RETURN % 3% 3.5% 4% 4.5% 5% 5.5%
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
IS EQUIVALENT TO A TAXABLE YIELD OF
<CAPTION>
TAXABLE INCOME 2000* TAX-FREE YIELD OF
SINGLE RETURN 6% 6.5% 7% 7.5% 8%
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
IS EQUIVALENT TO A
TAXABLE YIELD OF
</TABLE>
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 26,250 $ $0- 43,050 20.10 3.75 4.38 5.01 5.63 6.26 6.88 7.51
$ 26,251- 63,550 $ 43,851-105,950 34.70 4.59 5.36 6.13 6.89 7.66 8.42 9.19
$ 63,551-132,600 $105,951-161,450 37.42 4.79 5.59 6.39 7.19 7.99 8.79 9.59
$132,601-288,350 $161,451-288,350 41.95 5.17 6.03 6.89 7.75 8.61 9.47 10.34
OVER $288,350 OVER $288,350 45.22 5.48 6.39 7.30 8.21 9.13 10.04 10.95
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 26,250 8.14 8.76 9.39 10.01
$ 26,251- 63,550 9.95 10.72 11.48 12.25
$ 63,551-132,600 10.39 11.19 11.98 12.78
$132,601-288,350 11.20 12.06 12.92 13.78
OVER $288,350 11.87 12.78 13.69 14.60
</TABLE>
FOR FLORIDA RESIDENTS
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<CAPTION>
EFFECTIVE
TAXABLE INCOME 2000* TAX RATE TAX-FREE YIELD OF
SINGLE RETURN JOINT RETURN % 3% 3.5% 4% 4.5% 5% 5.5%
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
IS EQUIVALENT TO A TAXABLE YIELD OF
<CAPTION>
TAXABLE INCOME 2000* TAX-FREE YIELD OF
SINGLE RETURN 6% 6.5% 7%
<S> <C> <C> <C>
IS EQUIVALENT TO A
TAXABLE YIELD OF
</TABLE>
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 26,250 $ 0- 43,850 15.00 3.53 4.12 4.71 5.29 5.88 6.47 7.06
$ 26,251- 63,550 $ 43,851-105,950 28.00 4.17 4.86 5.56 6.25 6.94 7.64 8.33
$ 63,551-132,600 $105,951-161,450 31.00 4.35 5.07 5.80 6.52 7.25 7.97 8.70
$132,601-288,350 $161,451-288,350 36.00 4.69 5.47 6.25 7.03 7.81 8.59 9.38
OVER $288,350 OVER $288,350 39.60 4.97 5.79 6.62 7.45 8.28 9.11 9.93
<S> <C> <C>
$ 0- 26,250 7.65 8.24
$ 26,251- 63,550 9.03 9.72
$ 63,551-132,600 9.42 10.14
$132,601-288,350 10.16 10.94
OVER $288,350 10.76 11.59
</TABLE>
FOR NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMBINED
EFFECTIVE
TAXABLE INCOME 2000* TAX RATE TAX-FREE YIELD OF
SINGLE RETURN JOINT RETURN % 4% 4.5% 5% 5.5% 6% 6.5%
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
IS EQUIVALENT TO A TAXABLE YIELD OF
<CAPTION>
TAXABLE INCOME 2000* TAX-FREE YIELD OF
SINGLE RETURN 7.% 7.5% 8.%
<S> <C> <C> <C>
IS EQUIVALENT TO A
TAXABLE YIELD OF
</TABLE>
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 26,250 $ $0- 43,850 16.49 4.79 5.39 5.99 6.59 7.18 7.78 8.38
$ 26,251- 63,550 $ 43,851-105,950 31.98 5.88 6.62 7.35 8.09 8.82 9.56 10.29
$ 63,551-132,600 $105,951-161,450 35.40 6.19 6.97 7.74 8.51 9.29 10.06 10.84
$132,601-288,350 $161,451-288,350 40.08 6.68 7.51 8.34 9.18 10.01 10.85 11.68
OVER $288,350 OVER $288,350 43.45 7.07 7.96 8.84 9.73 10.61 11.49 12.38
<S> <C> <C>
$ 0- 26,250 8.98 9.58
$ 26,251- 63,550 11.03 11.76
$ 63,551-132,600 11.61 12.38
$132,601-288,350 12.52 13.35
OVER $288,350 13.26 14.15
</TABLE>
To compare the yield of a taxable security with the yield of a tax-free
security, find your taxable income and read across. The table incorporates 2000
federal and applicable State income tax rates and assumes that all income would
otherwise be taxed at the investor's highest tax rate. Yield figures are for
example only.
*Based upon net amount subject to federal income tax after deductions and
exemptions. This table does not reflect the possible effect of other tax
factors, such as alternative minimum tax, personal exemptions, the phase out of
exemptions, itemized deductions or the possible partial disallowance of
deductions. Consequently, you should consult your own tax advisers in this
regard.
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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:
- elimination of one or more bonds from the Fund's portfolio because of calls,
redemptions or sales;
- a change in the Fund's expenses; or
- the failure by a bond's issuer to pay interest.
Changes in interest rates generally will not affect your income because the
portfolio is fixed.
Along with your income, you will receive your share of any available bond
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 bonds in the Fund less estimated annual Fund expenses, divided by the Unit
Price (including the maximum sales fee):
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Estimated Annual Estimated
Interest Income - Annual Expenses
-------------------------------------
Unit Price
</TABLE>
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 bonds in the Fund. It
is an average of the yields to maturity (or in certain cases, to an earlier call
date) of the individual bonds 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 bond's yield by its market value and the time
remaining to the call or maturity date.
Yields on individual bonds 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:
- a monthly statement of income payments and any principal payments;
- a notice from the Trustee when new bonds are deposited in exchange or
substitution for bonds originally deposited;
- an annual report on Fund activity; and
- annual tax information. THIS WILL ALSO BE SENT TO THE IRS. YOU MUST REPORT THE
AMOUNT OF TAX-EXEMPT INTEREST RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR.
You may request:
- copies of bond evaluations to enable you to comply with federal and state tax
reporting requirements; and
- 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, bonds with longer maturities will
change in value more than bonds with shorter maturities. Bonds in the Fund are
more likely to be called when interest rates decline. This would result in early
returns of principal to you and may result in early termination of the Fund. Of
course, we cannot predict how interest rates may change.
CALL RISK
Many bonds can be prepaid or "called" by the issuer before their stated
maturity.
For example, some bonds may be required to be called pursuant to mandatory
sinking fund provisions.
Also, an issuer might call its bonds during periods of falling interest rates,
if the issuer's bonds have a coupon higher than current market rates.
An issuer might call its bonds in extraordinary cases, including if:
- it no longer needs the money for the original purpose;
- the project is condemned or sold;
- the project is destroyed and insurance proceeds are used to redeem the
bonds;
- any related credit support expires and is not replaced; or
- interest on the bonds become taxable.
If the bonds are called, 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. An
early call at par of a premium bond will reduce your return.
REDUCED DIVERSIFICATION RISK
If many investors sell their units, the Fund will have to sell bonds. This could
reduce the diversification of your investment and increase your share of Fund
expenses.
LIQUIDITY RISK
You can always sell back your units, but we cannot assure you that a liquid
trading market will always exist for the bonds in the portfolio, especially
since current law may restrict the Fund from selling bonds to any Sponsor. The
bonds will generally trade in the over-the-counter market. The value of the
bonds, and of your investment, may be reduced if trading in bonds is limited or
absent.
CONCENTRATION RISK
When a certain type of bond makes up 25% or more of the portfolio, it is said to
be "concentrated" in that bond type, which makes the Portfolio less diversified.
Here is what you should know about the California Portfolio's concentration in
hospital and health care bonds.
- payment for these bonds depends on revenues from private third-party payors
and government programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, which have
generally undertaken cost containment measures to limit payments to health
care providers;
- hospitals face increasing competition resulting from hospital mergers and
affiliations;
- hospitals need to reduce costs as HMOs increase market penetration and
hospital supply and drug companies raise prices;
- hospitals and health care providers are subject to various legal claims by
patients
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and others and are adversely affected by increasing costs of insurance; and
- many hospitals are aggressively buying physician practices and assuming risk
contracts to gain market share. If revenues do not increase accordingly,
this practice could reduce profits;
- Medicare is changing its reimbursement system for nursing homes. Many
nursing home providers are not sure how they will be treated. In many cases,
the providers may receive lower reimbursements and these would have to cut
expenses to maintain profitability; and
- most retirement/nursing home providers rely on entrance fees for operating
revenues. If people live longer than expected and turnover is lower than
budgeted, operating revenues would be adversely affected by less than
expected entrance fees.
Here is what you should know about the Florida Portfolio's concentration in
municipal electric utility revenue bonds. The payment of interest and principal
of these bonds depends on the rates the utilities may charge, the demand for
their services and the cost of operating their business which includes the
expense of complying with environmental and other energy and licensing laws and
regulations. The operating results of utilities are particularly influenced by:
- increases in operating and construction costs;
- the costs and availability of fuel;
- unpredicability of future usage requirements; and
- the risks associated with the nuclear industry.
There has been an increase in competition in the electric utility industry. The
effect of this competition has been to induce municipal utilities to keep their
rates as low as possible.
Here is what you should know about the Florida Portfolio's concentration in
special tax bonds. Special tax bonds are payable from and secured by the
revenues a municipality derives from a particular tax; for example, a tax on
hotel rentals, on the purchase of food and beverages, car rentals, or liquor
consumption. These bonds are not secured by general tax revenues. Payment on
these bonds may be adversely affected by:
- a reduction in revenues resulting from a decline in the local economy or
population; or
- a decline in the consumption, use or cost of the goods and services that are
subject to taxation.
Here is what you should know about the New Jersey Portfolio's concentration in
refunded bonds. Refunded bonds are typically:
- backed by direct obligations of the U.S. government; or
- in some cases, backed by obligations guaranteed by the U.S. government and
placed in escrow with an independent trustee;
- noncallable prior to maturity; but
- sometimes called for redemption prior to maturity.
Changes to the portfolio from bond redemptions, maturities and sales may affect
the Fund's concentrations over time.
STATE CONCENTRATION RISK
CALIFORNIA RISK
GENERALLY
From the late 1980s through the early 1990s, an economic recession eroded
California's revenue base. At the same time rapid
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population growth caused State expenditures to exceed budget appropriations.
- As a result California experienced a period of sustained budget imbalance.
- Since that time the California economy has improved markedly and the extreme
budgetary pressures have begun to lessen.
STATE GOVERNMENT
The 1999-2000 Budget Act allocated a State budget of approximately $63.7 Billion
and contains no tax increases or reductions. Despite this somewhat improved
state, California's budget is still subject to certain unforeseeable events. For
example:
- In December, 1994, Orange County and its investment pool filed for
bankruptcy. While a settlement has been reached, the full impact on the
State and Orange County remains unknown.
- California faces constant fluctuations in other expenses (including health
and welfare caseloads, property tax receipts, federal funding and natural
disaster relief) that will undoubtedly create new budgetary pressure and
reduce ability to pay their debts.
- California's general obligation bonds are currently rated AA3 by Moody's and
AA- by Standard & Poor's.
OTHER RISKS
Issuers' ability to make payments on bonds (and the remedies available to
bondholders) could also be adversely affected by the following constraints:
- Certain provisions of California's Constitution, laws and regulatory system
contain tax, spending and appropriations limits and prohibit certain new
taxes.
- Certain other California laws subject the users of bond proceeds to strict
rules and limits regarding revenue repayment.
- Bonds of healthcare institutions which are subject to the strict rules and
limits regarding reimbursement payments of California's Medi-Cal program for
health care services to welfare recipients and bonds secured by liens on
real property are two of the types of bonds that could be affected by these
provisions.
FLORIDA RISKS
GENERALLY
Florida's financial condition is affected by numerous national, economic, social
and environmental policies and conditions. For example:
- south Florida is heavily involved with foreign tourism, trade and investment
capital. As a result, the region is susceptible to international trade and
currency imbalances and economic problems in Central and South America;
- central and northern Florida are more vulnerable to agricultural problems,
such as crop failures or severe weather conditions, especially in the citrus
and sugar industries; and
- the state as a whole is also very dependent on tourism and construction.
STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
The state of Florida and its local governments are restricted in their ability
to raise taxes and incur debts. These restrictions limit their ability to
generate revenue, and so could hurt their ability to pay debts.
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General obligations of the state are rated Aa2 by Moody's, AA+ by Standard &
Poor's and AA by Fitch.
NEW JERSEY RISKS
STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Certain features of New Jersey law could affect the repayment of debt:
- the State of New Jersey and its agencies and public authorities issue
general obligation bonds, which are secured by the full faith and credit of
the state, backed by its taxing authority, without recourse to specific
sources of revenue, therefore, any liability to increase taxes could impair
the state's ability to repay debt; and
- the state is required by law to maintain a balanced budget, and state
spending for any given municipality or county cannot increase by more than
5% per year. This limit could make it harder for any particular county or
municipality to repay its debts.
In recent years the state budget's main expenditures have been
- elementary and secondary education, and
- state agencies and programs, including police and corrections facilities,
higher education, and environmental protection.
The state's general obligations are rated Aa1 by Moody's and AA+ by Standard &
Poor's.
BOND QUALITY RISK
A reduction in a bond's rating may decrease its value and, indirectly, the value
of your investment in the Fund.
INSURANCE RELATED RISK
The bonds are backed by insurance companies (as shown under Portfolios).
Insurance policies generally make payments only according to a bond's original
payment schedule and do not make early payments when a bond defaults or becomes
taxable. Although the federal government does not regulate the insurance
business, various state laws and federal initiatives and tax law changes could
significantly affect the insurance business. The claims-paying ability of the
insurance companies is generally rated A or better by Standard & Poor's or
another nationally recognized rating organization. The insurance company ratings
are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the rating agencies.
LITIGATION AND LEGISLATION RISKS
We do not know of any pending litigation that might have a material adverse
effect upon the Fund.
Future tax legislation could affect the value of the portfolio by:
- limiting real property taxes,
- reducing tax rates,
- imposing a flat or other form of tax, or
- exempting investment income from tax.
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:
- ADDING the value of the bonds, net accrued interest, cash and any other Fund
assets;
- SUBTRACTING accrued but unpaid Fund expenses, unreimbursed Trustee advances,
cash held to buy back units or
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for distribution to investors and any other Fund liabilities; and
- 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 the secondary market continuously for over 28 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.
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 bonds to be sold. Bonds will be selected
based on market and credit factors. These sales could be made at times when the
bonds 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:
- if the New York Stock Exchange is closed (other than customary weekend and
holiday closings);
- 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
- 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 1.90%. You may exchange units of this Fund for units
of certain other Defined Asset Funds at a reduced sales fee if your investment
goals
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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.
HOW THE FUND WORKS
PRICING
The price of a unit includes interest accrued on the bonds, less expenses, from
the initial 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.
EVALUATIONS
An independent Evaluator values the bonds 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).
Bond values are based on current bid or offer prices for the bonds or comparable
bonds. In the past, the difference between bid and offer prices of publicly
offered tax-exempt bonds has ranged from 0.5% of face amount on actively traded
issues to 3.5% on inactively traded issues; the difference has averaged between
1 and 2%.
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:
- to reimburse the Trustee for the Fund's operating expenses;
- for extraordinary services and costs of indemnifying the Trustee and the
Sponsors;
- costs of actions taken to protect the Fund and other legal fees and
expenses;
- expenses for keeping the Fund's registration statement current; and
- Fund termination expenses and any governmental charges.
The Sponsors are currently reimbursed up to 55 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. Legal,
typesetting, electronic filing and regulatory filing fees and expenses
associated with updating the Portfolio's
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registration statement yearly are also now chargeable to the Portfolio. 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.
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 bond; if
a contract to buy any bond.
Unlike a mutual fund, the portfolio is designed to remain intact and we may keep
bonds in the portfolio even if their credit quality declines or other adverse
financial circumstances occur. However, we may sell a bond in certain cases if
we believe that certain adverse credit conditions exist or if a bond becomes
taxable.
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 may affect the
composition of the portfolio. Units offered in the secondary market may not
represent the same face amount of bonds that they did originally.
We decide whether or not to offer units for sale that we acquire in the
secondary market after reviewing:
- diversity of the portfolio;
- size of the Fund relative to its original size;
- ratio of Fund expenses to income;
- current and long-term returns;
- degree to which units may be selling at a premium over par; and
- cost of maintaining a current prospectus.
FUND TERMINATION
The Fund will terminate following the stated maturity or sale of the last bond
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 bonds 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 bonds, and you will receive your final distribution. Any
bond 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 bonds. This may
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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.
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:
- to cure ambiguities;
- to correct or supplement any defective or inconsistent provision;
- to make any amendment required by any governmental agency; or
- 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:
- it fails to perform its duties and the Sponsors determine that its
replacement is in your best interest; or
- 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:
- remove it and appoint a replacement Sponsor;
- liquidate the Fund; or
- 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.
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LEGAL OPINION
Davis Polk & Wardwell, 450 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10017, as
counsel for the Sponsors, has given an opinion that the units are validly
issued. Special counsel located in the relevant states have given state and
local tax opinions.
AUDITORS
Deloitte & Touche LLP, 2 World Financial Center, New York, New York 10281,
independent accountants, audited the Statements of Condition included in this
prospectus.
SPONSORS
The Sponsors are:
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 Citigroup
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 Chase Manhattan Bank, Unit Investment Trust Department, 4 New York
Plaza--6th Floor, New York, New York 10004, 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 date of deposit of the bonds. 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.
A Sponsor or Underwriter may realize profits or sustain losses on bonds in the
Fund which were acquired from underwriting syndicates of which it was a member.
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.
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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
The Fund and the Agent for the Sponsors have each adopted a code of ethics
requiring reporting of personal securities transactions by its employees with
access to information on Fund transactions. Subject to certain conditions, the
codes permit employees to invest in Fund securities for their own accounts. The
codes are designed to prevent fraud, deception and misconduct against the Fund
and to provide reasonable standards of conduct. These codes are on file with the
Commission and you may obtain a copy by contacting the Commission at the address
listed on the back cover of this prospectus.
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"). To date we are not aware of any major operational difficulties
resulting from the computer system changes necessary to prepare for the Year
2000. However, there can be no assurance that the Year 2000 Problem will not
adversely affect the issuers of the bonds contained in the Portfolio. We cannot
predict whether any impact will be material to the Fund as a whole.
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 or subject to
special rules. You should consult your own tax adviser about your particular
circumstances.
At the date of issue of each bond, counsel for the issuer delivered an opinion
to the effect that interest on the bond is exempt from regular federal income
tax. However, interest may be subject to state and local taxes and may be taken
into account in determining your preference items for alternative minimum tax
purposes. Neither we nor our counsel have reviewed the issuance of the bonds,
related proceedings or the basis for the opinions of counsel for the issuers. We
cannot assure you that the issuer (or other users of bond proceeds) have
complied or will comply with any requirements necessary for a bond to be
tax-exempt. If any of the bonds were determined not to be tax-exempt, you could
be required to pay income tax for current and prior years, and if the Fund were
to sell the bond, it might have to sell it at a substantial discount.
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 bond in the Fund.
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GAIN OR LOSS UPON DISPOSITION
When all or part of your share of a bond is disposed of (for example, when the
Fund sells, exchanges or redeems a bond 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 bond when you purchase a unit is less than its stated redemption price at
maturity (or, if it is an original issue discount bond, the issue price
increased by original issue discount that has accrued on the bond 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 bond for more than one year and short-term otherwise.
Because the deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations, you may
not be able to deduct all of your capital losses.
YOUR BASIS IN THE BONDS
Your aggregate basis in the bonds will be equal to the cost of your units,
including any sales charges 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.
EXPENSES
If you are not a corporate investor, you will not be entitled to a deduction for
your share of fees and expenses of the Fund. Also, if you borrowed money in
order to purchase or carry your units, you will not be able to deduct the
interest on this borrowing for federal income tax purposes. The IRS may treat
your purchase of units as made with borrowed money even if the money is not
directly traceable to the purchase of units.
NEW YORK TAXES
Under the income tax laws of the State and City of New York, the Fund will not
be taxed as a corporation. If you are a New York taxpayer, your income from the
Fund will not be tax-exempt in New York except to the extent that the income is
earned on bonds that are tax-exempt for New York purposes. Depending on where
you live, your income from the Fund may be subject to state and local taxation.
You should consult your tax adviser in this regard.
CALIFORNIA TAXES
In the opinion of O'Melveny & Myers LLP, Los Angeles, California, special
counsel on California tax matters:
Under the income tax laws of the State of California, the Trust will not be
taxed as a corporation and you will be considered to own directly your share of
each bond of the Trust. If you are a California taxpayer, your share of the
income from the bonds of the Trust will not be tax-exempt in California except
for California personal income tax purposes and only to the extent that the
income is earned on bonds that are exempt
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for such purposes. If you are a California taxpayer and all or part of your
share of a bond is disposed of (for example, when a bond is sold, exchanged or
redeemed at maturity or you sell or exchange your units), you will recognize
gain or loss for California tax purposes. Depending on where you live, your
income from the Trust may be subject to state and local taxation. You should
consult your tax advisor in this regard.
FLORIDA TAXES
In the opinion of Greenberg, Traurig, P.A., Miami, Florida, special counsel on
Florida tax matters:
Under the income tax laws of the State of Florida, the Florida Trust will not be
taxed as a corporation. Florida imposes an income tax on corporations but does
not impose a personal income tax. Accordingly, if you are an individual taxpayer
your income from the Trust will not be subject to tax in Florida. However, if
you are an entity that is normally taxed as a corporation, your income from the
fund will not be exempt from tax in Florida and special rules for taxation apply
depending on the type of entity. You should consult your tax adviser in this
regard.
Florida also imposes a tax on intangible personal property, such as stocks,
bonds, notes and units in trusts. The tax is imposed on Florida taxpayers as of
January 1st of each year. Florida exempts certain types of bonds and debt
obligations from this tax. Your units will be exempt from the intangible
personal property tax as long as at least 90% of the Florida Trust is invested
exclusively in bonds and other debt obligations that are tax-exempt for Florida
purposes.
NEW JERSEY TAXES
In the opinion of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
special counsel on New Jersey tax matters:
The Fund will not be taxed as a corporation under the current income tax laws of
the State of New Jersey. Your income from the Fund may be subject to taxation
depending on where you live. If you are a New Jersey taxpayer your income from
the Fund (including gains on sales of bonds by the Fund) and gains on sales of
units by you will be tax-exempt to the extent that income and gains are earned
on bonds that are tax-exempt for New Jersey purposes. You should consult your
tax adviser as to the consequences to you with respect to any investment you
make in the Fund.
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 portfolios, 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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MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND,
MULTISTATE SERIES - 85 (CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA
AND NEW JERSEY TRUSTS),
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
The Sponsors, Trustee and Holders
of Municipal Investment Trust Fund,
Multistate Series - 85 (California, Florida and New Jersey
Trusts), Defined Asset Funds:
We have audited the accompanying statements of condition of
Municipal Investment Trust Fund, Multistate Series - 85
(California, Florida and New Jersey Trusts), Defined Asset Funds,
including the portfolios, as of March 31, 2000 and the related
statements of operations and of changes in net assets for the
years ended March 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Trustee. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States of America. 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 March 31, 2000, as shown in such portfolios,
were confirmed to us by The Chase Manhattan Bank, 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 audits provide 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 Municipal Investment Trust Fund, Multistate Series -
85 (California, Florida and New Jersey Trusts), Defined Asset
Funds at March 31, 2000 and the results of its operations and
changes in its net assets for the above-stated years in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
New York, N.Y.
May 30, 2000
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MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND,
MULTISTATE SERIES - 85 (CALIFORNIA TRUST),
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENT OF CONDITION
As of March 31, 2000
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
TRUST PROPERTY:
Investment in marketable securities
at value (cost $ 2,243,857)(Note 1) ......... $ 2,337,124
Accrued interest................................ 23,778
Cash - income .................................. 4,372
Cash - principal ............................... 13
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Total trust property ......................... 2,365,287
LESS LIABILITY:
Accrued Sponsors' fees ......................... 311
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NET ASSETS, REPRESENTED BY:
2,287 units of fractional undivided
interest outstanding (Note 3) ............... $ 2,337,137
Undistributed net investment income ............ 27,839 $ 2,364,976
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UNIT VALUE ($ 2,364,976 / 2,287 units)............ $ 1,034.10
=============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND,
MULTISTATE SERIES - 85 (CALIFORNIA TRUST),
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended March 31,
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Interest income ........................ $ 161,797 $ 187,079 $ 195,373
Trustee's fees and expenses ............ (4,869) (4,932) (5,761)
Sponsors' fees ......................... (1,607) (1,595) (1,640)
----------------------------------------------
Net investment income .................. 155,321 180,552 187,972
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain on
securities sold or redeemed .......... 78,802 11,142 5,271
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments ....................... (221,835) 26,946 154,503
----------------------------------------------
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments ........... (143,033) 38,088 159,774
----------------------------------------------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS .............. $ 12,288 $ 218,640 $ 347,746
==============================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND,
MULTISTATE SERIES - 85 (CALIFORNIA TRUST),
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended March 31,
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income .................. $ 155,321 $ 180,552 $ 187,972
Realized gain on
securities sold or redeemed .......... 78,802 11,142 5,271
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments ....................... (221,835) 26,946 154,503
----------------------------------------------
Net increase in net assets
resulting from operations ............ 12,288 218,640 347,746
----------------------------------------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO HOLDERS (Note 2):
Income ................................ (156,180) (180,802) (187,982)
Principal .............................. (7,753) (8,632) (5,591)
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Total distributions .................... (163,933) (189,434) (193,573)
----------------------------------------------
SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Redemption amounts - income ............ (12,462) (1,259) (2,617)
Redemption amounts - principal ......... (1,136,872) (134,729) (221,642)
----------------------------------------------
Total share transactions ............... (1,149,334) (135,988) (224,259)
----------------------------------------------
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS ............... (1,300,979) (106,782) (70,086)
NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR .......... 3,665,955 3,772,737 3,842,823
----------------------------------------------
NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR ................ $ 2,364,976 $ 3,665,955 $ 3,772,737
==============================================
PER UNIT:
Income distributions during
year ................................. $ 51.73 $ 51.83 $ 51.84
==============================================
Principal distributions during
year ................................. $ 3.39 $ 2.51 $ 1.55
==============================================
Net asset value at end of
year ................................. $ 1,034.10 $ 1,082.36 $ 1,073.94
==============================================
TRUST UNITS:
Redeemed during year ................... 1,100 126 212
Outstanding at end of year ............. 2,287 3,387 3,513
==============================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND,
MULTISTATE SERIES - 85 (CALIFORNIA TRUST),
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
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America.
(A) Securities are stated at value as determined by the Evaluator
based on bid side evaluations for the securities.
(B) The Fund is not subject to income taxes. Accordingly, no
provision for such taxes is required.
(C) Interest income is recorded as earned.
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 also distributed
periodically.
3. NET CAPITAL
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Cost of 2,287 units at Date of Deposit ..................... $ 2,348,090
Less sales charge .......................................... 93,927
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Net amount applicable to Holders ........................... 2,254,163
Redemptions of units - net cost of 1,713 units redeemed
less redemption amounts (principal)....................... (83,064)
Realized gain on securities sold or redeemed ............... 97,666
Principal distributions .................................... (24,895)
Net unrealized appreciation of investments.................. 93,267
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Net capital applicable to Holders .......................... $ 2,337,137
===========
</TABLE>
4. INCOME TAXES
As of March 31, 2000, net unrealized appreciation of investments,
based on cost for Federal income tax purposes, aggregated $93,267 of
which $48 related to depreciated securities and $93,315 related to
appreciated securities. The cost of investment securities for
Federal income tax purposes was $2,243,857 at March 31, 2000.
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MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND,
MULTISTATE SERIES - 85 (CALIFORNIA TRUST) (INSURED INTERMEDIATE),
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
PORTFOLIO
As of March 31, 2000
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Rating of Optional
Portfolio No. and Title of Issues Face Redemption
Securities (1) (5) Amount Coupon Maturities(3) Provisions(3) Cost Value(2)
---------- --------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1 California Statewide Communities Dev. AAA $ 600,000 5.400 % 2007 08/15/03 $ 586,728 $ 619,416
Auth., Cert. of Part., Sutter Hlth. @ 102.000
Oblig. Group (MBIA Ins.)
2 City of Fresno, CA, Hlth. Fac. Rev. AAA 600,000 5.400 2007 12/01/03 586,506 618,834
Bonds, Holy Cross Hlth. Sys. Corp., @ 102.000
Ser. 1993 (MBIA Ins.)
3 Natomas Unified Sch. Dist., Sacramento AAA 345,000 5.700 2003 None 359,007 358,959
Cnty., CA, G.O. Bonds,
Election of 1992, Ser. 1995 A
(Financial Guaranty Ins.)
4 Poway, CA, Redev. Agy., Paguay Redev. AAA 70,000 5.220 2006 12/15/03 66,863 72,293
Proj., Sub. Tax Alloc. Rfdg. Bonds, @ 102.000
Ser. 1993 (Financial Guaranty Ins.)
5 Redevelopment Agy. of the City of San AAA 230,000 6.000 2006 None 242,565 247,501
Jose, CA, Merged Area Redev. Proj.,
Tax Alloc. Bonds, Ser. 1993 (MBIA Ins.)
6 Santa Clara Valley Wtr. Dist., Santa AAA 390,000 5.700 2007 02/01/04 393,101 410,073
Clara Cnty., CA, Rfdg. and Imp. Certs @ 102.000
of Part., Ser. 1994 A
(Financial Guaranty Ins.)
7 Southern California Pub. Pwr. Auth., AAA 10,000 4.750 2007 07/01/04 9,087 10,048
Mead-Phoenix Proj. Rev. Bonds, 1994 @ 102.000
Ser. A (AMBAC Ins.)
--------- --------- ---------
$ 2,245,000 $ 2,243,857 $ 2,337,124
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
See Notes to Portfolios on page D - 18.
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MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND,
MULTISTATE SERIES - 85 (FLORIDA TRUST),
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENT OF CONDITION
As of March 31, 2000
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
TRUST PROPERTY:
Investment in marketable securities
at value (cost $ 2,266,474)(Note 1) ......... $ 2,318,517
Accrued interest................................ 49,039
Cash - principal ............................... 2,803
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Total trust property ......................... 2,370,359
LESS LIABILITIES:
Income advance from Trustee..................... $ 20,294
Accrued Sponsors' fees ......................... 341 20,635
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NET ASSETS, REPRESENTED BY:
2,412 units of fractional undivided
interest outstanding (Note 3) ............... 2,321,320
Undistributed net investment income ............ 28,404 $ 2,349,724
------------- =============
UNIT VALUE ($ 2,349,724 / 2,412 units)............ $ 974.18
=============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND,
MULTISTATE SERIES - 85 (FLORIDA TRUST),
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended March 31,
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Interest income ........................ $ 142,666 $ 159,340 $ 175,616
Trustee's fees and expenses ............ (4,610) (4,544) (5,449)
Sponsors' fees ......................... (1,394) (1,355) (1,413)
----------------------------------------------
Net investment income .................. 136,662 153,441 168,754
----------------------------------------------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain on
securities sold or redeemed .......... 16,666 18,874 2,294
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments ....................... (189,828) 4,097 239,044
----------------------------------------------
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments ........... (173,162) 22,971 241,338
----------------------------------------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS .............. $ (36,500) $ 176,412 $ 410,092
==============================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND,
MULTISTATE SERIES - 85 (FLORIDA TRUST),
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended March 31,
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income .................. $ 136,662 $ 153,441 $ 168,754
Realized gain on
securities sold or redeemed .......... 16,666 18,874 2,294
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments ....................... (189,828) 4,097 239,044
----------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations ............ (36,500) 176,412 410,092
----------------------------------------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO HOLDERS (Note 2):
Income ................................ (136,832) (153,894) (168,811)
Principal .............................. (18,736) (19,230)
----------------------------------------------
Total distributions .................... (155,568) (173,124) (168,811)
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SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Redemption amounts - income ............ (3,874) (3,912) (438)
Redemption amounts - principal ......... (320,296) (367,098) (42,659)
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Total share transactions ............... (324,170) (371,010) (43,097)
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS .... (516,238) (367,722) 198,184
NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR .......... 2,865,962 3,233,684 3,035,500
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NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR ................ $ 2,349,724 $ 2,865,962 $ 3,233,684
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PER UNIT:
Income distributions during
year ................................. $ 52.65 $ 53.41 $ 53.82
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Principal distributions during
year ................................. $ 7.28 $ 6.90
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Net asset value at end of
year ................................. $ 974.18 $ 1,044.83 $ 1,043.46
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TRUST UNITS:
Redeemed during year ................... 331 356 41
Outstanding at end of year ............. 2,412 2,743 3,099
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</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
D - 9
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND,
MULTISTATE SERIES - 85 (FLORIDA TRUST),
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
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America.
(A) Securities are stated at value as determined by the Evaluator
based on bid side evaluations for the securities.
(B) The Fund is not subject to income taxes. Accordingly, no
provision for such taxes is required.
(C) Interest income is recorded as earned.
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 also distributed
periodically.
3. NET CAPITAL
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Cost of 2,412 units at Date of Deposit ..................... $ 2,417,041
Less sales charge .......................................... 108,757
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Net amount applicable to Holders ........................... 2,308,284
Redemptions of units - net cost of 838 units redeemed
less redemption amounts (principal)....................... (39,092)
Realized gain on securities sold or redeemed ............... 40,563
Principal distributions .................................... (40,478)
Unrealized appreciation of investments...................... 52,043
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Net capital applicable to Holders .......................... $ 2,321,320
===========
</TABLE>
4. INCOME TAXES
As of March 31, 2000, unrealized appreciation of investments, based
on cost for Federal income tax purposes, aggregated $52,043, all of
which related to appreciated securities. The cost of investment
securities for Federal income tax purposes was $2,266,474 at March
31, 2000.
D - 10
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND,
MULTISTATE SERIES - 85 (FLORIDA TRUST) (INSURED),
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
PORTFOLIO
As of March 31, 2000
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Rating of Optional
Portfolio No. and Title of Issues Face Redemption
Securities (1) (5) Amount Coupon Maturities(3) Provisions(3) Cost Value(2)
---------- --------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1 City of Clearwater, FL, Imp. Rev. AAA $ 455,000 6.000 % 2025 02/01/03 $ 458,312 $ 461,229
Bonds (Municipal Svc. Pub. Safety and @ 102.000
Police Complex Proj.), Ser. 1995 (MBIA
Ins.)
2 Dade Cnty., FL, Professional Sports AAA 130,000 6.000 2022(4) 10/01/02 130,935 135,727
Franchise Fac., Tax Rev. Bonds, @ 101.500
Ser. 1992 B (Financial Guaranty Ins.)
3 Enterprise Comm. Dev. Dist., Osceola AAA 230,000 6.125 2024 05/01/04 233,876 234,653
Cnty., FL, Wtr. and Swr. Rev. Bonds, @ 101.000
Ser. 1994 (MBIA Ins.)
4 Florida Mun. Pwr. Agy., Stanton II AAA 500,000 4.500 2027 10/01/03 393,295 405,680
Proj. Rfdg. Rev. Bonds, Ser. 1993 @ 100.000
(AMBAC Ins.)
5 Kissimmee, FL, Util. Auth., Elec. Sys. AAA 500,000 5.500 2015 10/01/03 482,145 500,940
Imp. and Rfdg. Rev. Bonds, Ser. 1993 @ 102.000
(Financial Guaranty Ins.)
6 Orange Cnty., FL, Sales Tax Rev. Bonds, AAA 500,000 5.375 2024 01/01/03 467,085 476,450
Ser. 1993 B (Financial Guaranty Ins.) @ 102.000
7 Martin Cnty., FL, Consol. Util. Sys. AAA 45,000 6.000 2024(4) 10/01/04 45,372 47,833
Rfdg. and Imp. Rev. Bonds, Ser. 1994 @ 102.000
(Financial Guaranty Ins.)
55,000 6.000 2024 10/01/04 55,454 56,005
@ 102.000
--------- --------- ---------
$ 2,415,000 $ 2,266,474 $ 2,318,517
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
See Notes to Portfolios on page D - 18.
D - 11
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND,
MULTISTATE SERIES - 85 (NEW JERSEY TRUST),
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENT OF CONDITION
As of March 31, 2000
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
TRUST PROPERTY:
Investment in marketable securities
at value (cost $ 2,585,950)(Note 1) ......... $ 2,660,210
Accrued interest................................ 37,504
Proceeds receivable from sale of securities..... 44,595
Cash - principal ............................... 380
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Total trust property ......................... 2,742,689
LESS LIABILITIES:
Income advance from Trustee..................... $ 4,438
Accrued Sponsors' fees ......................... 374
Redemptions payable ............................ 44,022 48,834
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NET ASSETS, REPRESENTED BY:
2,689 units of fractional undivided
interest outstanding (Note 3) ............... 2,661,716
Undistributed net investment income ............ 32,139 $ 2,693,855
------------- =============
UNIT VALUE ($ 2,693,855 / 2,689 units)............ $ 1,001.81
=============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
D - 12
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND,
MULTISTATE SERIES - 85 (NEW JERSEY TRUST),
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended March 31,
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Interest income ........................ $ 156,882 $ 164,693 $ 175,560
Trustee's fees and expenses ............ (4,745) (4,553) (5,399)
Sponsors' fees ......................... (1,475) (1,357) (1,426)
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Net investment income .................. 150,662 158,783 168,735
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain on
securities sold or redeemed .......... 4,364 5,811 8,186
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments ....................... (155,617) 36,374 189,763
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Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments ........... (151,253) 42,185 197,949
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS .............. $ (591) $ 200,968 $ 366,684
==============================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
D - 13
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND,
MULTISTATE SERIES - 85 (NEW JERSEY TRUST),
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended March 31,
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income .................. $ 150,662 $ 158,783 $ 168,735
Realized gain on
securities sold or redeemed .......... 4,364 5,811 8,186
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments ....................... (155,617) 36,374 189,763
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations ............ (591) 200,968 366,684
----------------------------------------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO HOLDERS (Note 2):
Income ................................ (150,774) (158,988) (169,073)
Principal .............................. (4,169) (14,229) (9,979)
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Total distributions .................... (154,943) (173,217) (179,052)
----------------------------------------------
SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Redemption amounts - income ............ (2,403) (1,091) (2,362)
Redemption amounts - principal ......... (204,609) (111,062) (227,283)
----------------------------------------------
Total share transactions ............... (207,012) (112,153) (229,645)
----------------------------------------------
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS ............... (362,546) (84,402) (42,013)
NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR .......... 3,056,401 3,140,803 3,182,816
----------------------------------------------
NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR ................ $ 2,693,855 $ 3,056,401 $ 3,140,803
==============================================
PER UNIT:
Income distributions during
year ................................. $ 53.71 $ 54.09 $ 54.27
==============================================
Principal distributions during
year ................................. $ 1.49 $ 4.92 $ 3.22
==============================================
Net asset value at end of
year ................................. $ 1,001.81 $ 1,056.85 $ 1,047.63
==============================================
TRUST UNITS:
Redeemed during year ................... 203 106 220
Outstanding at end of year ............. 2,689 2,892 2,998
==============================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
D - 14
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND,
MULTISTATE SERIES - 85 (NEW JERSEY TRUST),
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
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America.
(A) Securities are stated at value as determined by the Evaluator
based on bid side evaluations for the securities.
(B) The Fund is not subject to income taxes. Accordingly, no
provision for such taxes is required.
(C) Interest income is recorded as earned.
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 also distributed
periodically.
3. NET CAPITAL
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Cost of 2,689 units at Date of Deposit ..................... $ 2,748,555
Less sales charge .......................................... 123,667
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Net amount applicable to Holders ........................... 2,624,888
Redemptions of units - net cost of 561 units redeemed
less redemption amounts (principal)....................... (27,247)
Realized gain on securities sold or redeemed ............... 18,192
Principal distributions .................................... (28,377)
Net unrealized appreciation of investments.................. 74,260
-----------
Net capital applicable to Holders .......................... $ 2,661,716
===========
</TABLE>
4. INCOME TAXES
As of March 31, 2000, net unrealized appreciation of investments,
based on cost for Federal income tax purposes, aggregated $74,260 of
which $12 related to depreciated securities and $74,272 related to
appreciated securities. The cost of investment securities for
Federal income tax purposes was $2,585,950 at March 31, 2000.
D - 15
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND,
MULTISTATE SERIES - 85 (NEW JERSEY TRUST) (INSURED),
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
PORTFOLIO
As of March 31, 2000
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Rating of Optional
Portfolio No. and Title of Issues Face Redemption
Securities (1) (5) Amount Coupon Maturities(3) Provisions(3) Cost Value(2)
---------- --------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1 New Jersey Econ. Dev. Auth. Wtr. Fac. AAA $ 290,000 5.800 % 2024 03/01/04 $ 290,000 $ 290,989
Rev. Rfdg. Bonds, Hackensack Wtr. Co. @ 102.000
Proj., 1994 Ser. A (MBIA Ins.)
2 New Jersey Educl. Fac. Auth. Rev. AAA 435,000 6.000 2024 07/01/04 438,489 442,191
Bonds, New Jersey Institute of @ 102.000
Technology Issue, Ser. 1994 A
(MBIA Ins.)
3 New Jersey Health Care Fac. Fin. Auth., AAA 210,000 5.875 2024(4) 07/01/04 210,349 217,589
Rev. Bonds, Jersey Shore Med. Ctr. @ 100.000
Oblig. Group Issue, Ser. 1994
(AMBAC Ins.)
135,000 5.875 2024 07/01/04 135,224 135,212
@ 102.000
4 New Jersey Hlth. Care Fac. Fin. Auth. AAA 500,000 5.125 2013 None 459,615 487,065
Rev. Bonds, Allegany Hlth. Sys. - Our
Lady of Lourdes Med. Ctr. Issue, Ser.
1993 (MBIA Ins.)
5 New Jersey State Educl. Fac. Auth. Rev. AAA 500,000 5.900 2025(4) 07/01/05 502,230 529,150
Bonds, Jersey City State College @ 101.500
Issue, Ser. 1995 A (AMBAC Ins.)
6 The Essex Cnty., NJ, Imp. Auth. (Essex AAA 500,000 5.200 2024 12/01/04 454,440 461,230
Cnty., NJ), G.O. Lease Rev. Bonds, @ 101.000
Ser. 1994 (Gibraltar Bldg. Proj.)
(Financial Guaranty Ins.)
</TABLE>
D - 16
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND,
MULTISTATE SERIES - 85 (NEW JERSEY TRUST) (INSURED),
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
PORTFOLIO
As of March 31, 2000
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Rating of Optional
Portfolio No. and Title of Issues Face Redemption
Securities (1) (5) Amount Coupon Maturities(3) Provisions(3) Cost Value(2)
---------- --------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
7 Township of Delran, Cnty. of AAA $ 60,000 5.900 % 2016 01/01/06 $ 60,469 $ 61,181
Burlington, NJ, Gen. Imp. Bonds, Ser. @ 100.000
1995 (Financial Guaranty Ins.)
35,000 5.900 2017 01/01/06 35,134 35,603
@ 100.000
--------- --------- ---------
$ 2,665,000 $ 2,585,950 $ 2,660,210
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
See Notes to Portfolios on page D - 18.
D - 17
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND,
MULTISTATE SERIES - 85 (CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA AND
NEW JERSEY TRUSTS), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
NOTES TO PORTFOLIOS
As of March 31, 2000
(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.
(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.
(4) Bonds with an aggregate face amount of $175,000 of the Florida Trust
and $710,000 of the New Jersey Trust have been pre-refunded and are
expected to be called for redemption on the optional redemption
provision dates shown.
(5) Insured by AAA-rated companies that guarantee timely payments of
principal and interest on the bonds (but not Fund units or the
market value of the bonds before they mature).
D - 18
<PAGE>
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS--REGISTERED TRADEMARK--
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
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