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ADVANTUS
FAMILY OF FUNDS
ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS
ADVANTUS ENTERPRISE FUND
SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
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ADVANTUS ENTERPRISE FUND
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PERFORMANCE UPDATE 2
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 6
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 9
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 10
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS 11
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 12
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT 17
FEDERAL INCOME TAX INFORMATION 18
SHAREHOLDER SERVICES 19
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October 31, 1995
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Dear Shareholders:
The first nine months of 1995 produced exceptional returns for both stock and
bond investors. Subdued inflation and a growing economy combined to create a
positive secular environment for financial assets.
A 140 basis point reduction in the 30-year Treasury Bond produced a 21 percent
return since the beginning of the year. Corporate bonds returned 16.5 percent
according to the Lehman Corporate Bond Index. If this pace continues, the bond
market will finish off one of its best years ever - a sharp reversal from 1994.
Investors reacted strongly to every actual and perceived economic shift creating
unusual volatility in the bond market. The sharp sell off in July and August was
just such an over reaction. Long term yields will be driven by continuing
concerns about the budget process in Washington, the near term direction of the
economy and the dollar's performance. Nonetheless, we expect Treasury Bills to
remain trading in the 6-7 percent range.
Technology, financial and consumer companies drove the stock market to all-time
record highs in the third quarter as measured by the S&P 500. While this
produced spectacular results, the extended run may create additional
vulnerability in the market. The chief concerns are disappointing earnings
announcements and a general slow down in profitability. According to Ibbotson
Associates, there have only been four times since 1927 that stock prices have
risen more in the first nine months of the year. In each instance, the market
cooled off in the final quarter. Factors which could push the market up in the
short term, however, are a significant interest rate reduction or a surge in
foreign portfolio inflows.
The current economic expansion is displaying the mixed signals of maturation.
However, we do not expect an early end to the recovery. The economy's recent
slow growth pattern should lengthen the life of the expansion by reducing
inflationary pressures and consequently, the need for money tightening measures.
It is unlikely that the economy will regain the robust pace of the early stages
of the expansion.
The market does hold opportunity for investors. Diversification across
industries and geographic regions remains a key element to successful investing.
However, determining which investments will benefit in both the near and long
term requires professional experience. Advantus Capital Management, Inc. offers
a family of eight funds which are designed to help you reach your goals with a
thoughtful, well conceived investment strategy.
Sincerely,
Paul Gooding, President
Advantus Capital Management, Inc.
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ADVANTUS ENTERPRISE FUND
PERFORMANCE UPDATE
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JAMES D. TATERA, CFA
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND PORTFOLIO MANAGER
The Advantus Enterprise Fund is a mutual
fund designed for investors seeking
long-term accumulation of capital. In
pursuit of this objective, the Fund will
invest primarily in common and preferred
stocks issued by small companies, defined
in terms of either market capitalization
or gross revenues.
-Dividends paid quarterly.
-Capital gains distributions paid annually.
PERFORMANCE
The stock market was a rewarding place to invest over the past year. The broader
indices which focus on larger companies distinguished themselves by
outperforming the small company indices. For instance, the large company
dominated S&P 500++ returned almost 30 percent, while the small company oriented
Russell 2000 Index rose 21.2 percent.** Recently however, the small companies
appear to be reversing the trend by outperforming larger companies in the third
quarter.
The past year marks the first year of existence for the Enterprise Fund. During
that time the fund has done very well, returning the following for each of the
three classes of shares offered:
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Class A* 27.9 percent
Class B* 26.7 percent
Class C (since 3/1/95 inception)* 20.4 percent
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Class A and Class B shares outperformed both the Russell 2000's** return of
21.2% and the slightly larger Wilshire Midcap's+ return of 25.1% for the same
periods.
PORTFOLIO RECAP
The strong market performance of the past year was dominated by a few sectors.
Technology and financial stocks were the main focus of the market's strength.
More recently, the health care area performed well. Many of these companies
exhibit continuing high growth and/or improving growth trends. Companies in
these sectors benefit from dropping interest rates and are capable of
maintaining consistent growth in a slow growth economy.
Companies will maintain their focus on restructuring, re-engineering,
outsourcing, cost-cutting, and industry consolidations. This will lead to
exciting growth opportunities for those companies well positioned to take
advantage of these trends by offering solutions. Technology related companies
will continue to play major roles as companies strive to become more efficient
and competitive.
The Enterprise Fund is well positioned to capitalize on technology strengths. We
hold significant weighting in companies which are effectively using technology
to make their firms more efficient and profitable, or offering technological
solutions to a vast array of corporate needs. Currently, over one
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third of the portfolio is comprised of technology oriented companies. These
companies have been strong performers and though they tend to be volatile at
times (like September), we feel the game is far from over.
Retail and consumer oriented companies will continue to operate in a highly
competitive (some say saturated) environment with very price conscious
consumers. Our portfolio identified several success stories within the consumer
sector such as Tommy Hilfiger (apparel), Lone Star Steakhouse (restaurant) and
Casey's General Stores (convenience stores). It was negatively impacted by a few
holdings where revenue and earnings did not meet expectations such as Sunbeam
Corporation (consumer products) and Home Depot (building supplies).
COMPARISON OF CHANGE IN VALUE OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000
INVESTMENT IN ADVANTUS ENTERPRISE FUND, WILSHIRE MIDCAP
VALUE INDEX AND CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
CLASS A AND B
EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF DATA POINTS USED IN PRINTED GRAPHIC
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL
RETURN
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Class A:
One year 21.5%
Since inception (9/16/94) 19.6%
Class B:
One year 21.7%
Since inception (9/16/94) 20.2%
Class A Class B Wilshire Midcap Index CPI
9/16/94 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
9/30/94 9,423 9,910 9,942 10,128
9/30/95 12,049 12,107 12,439 10,351
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On the chart above you can see how the Advantus Enterprise Fund's Class A and
Class B shares' total return compared to the Wilshire Midcap Index and the
Consumer Price Index. The four lines represent the cumulative total return of a
hypothetical $10,000 investment made on the inception date of the Advantus
Enterprise Fund Class A and Class B shares (September 16, 1994) through
September 30, 1995.
*Historical results are not an indication of future performance. These
performance results do not reflect the impact of Class A's maximum 5 percent
front-end sales charge or Class B's maximum 5 percent contingent deferred sales
charge.
**The Russell 2000 Index represents the bottom two thirds of the largest 3,000
publicly traded companies domiciled in the United States.
+The Wilshire Midcap Index is comprised of the largest 1,250 U.S. domicile
companies as measured by market capitalization.
++The S&P 500 is a broad, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks which are
representative of the U.S. stock market overall.
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CLASS C
EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF DATA POINTS USED IN PRINTED GRAPHIC
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TOTAL RETURN:
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Since inception
(3/1/95) 20.4%
Class C Wilshire Midcap Index CPI
3/01/95 10,000 10,000 10,000
9/30/95 12,038 12,157 10,146
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On the chart above you can see how the Advantus Enterprise Fund's Class C
shares' total return compared to the Wilshire Midcap Index and the Consumer
Price Index. The three lines represent the cumulative total return of a
hypothetical $10,000 investment made on the inception date of the Advantus
Enterprise Fund Class C shares (March 1, 1995) through September 30, 1995.
The above charts are useful because they provide you with more information about
your investments. There are limitations, however. An index may reflect the
performance of securities that the Fund may not hold. Also, the index does not
deduct sales charges, investment advisory fees and other fund expenses, whereas
your Fund does. Performance presented for the Fund reflects the deduction of the
maximum 5 percent front-end sales charge for Class A and the maximum applicable
deferred sales charge for Class B shares. Sales charges pay for your financial
adviser's investment advice. Individuals cannot buy even an unmanaged index fund
without incurring some charges and expenses.
Historical results are not an indication of future performance.
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TEN LARGEST STOCK HOLDINGS
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MARKET % OF STOCK
COMPANY SHARES VALUE PORTFOLIO
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Tommy Hilfiger Corporation.... 31,200 $1,014,000 3.5%
Idexx Laboratories Inc........ 25,200 938,700 3.3%
Gartner....................... 28,500 933,375 3.2%
United Waste Systems, Inc..... 22,300 931,025 3.2%
Danka Business Systems PLC.... 25,800 928,800 3.2%
Computer Associates
International................ 21,308 900,263 3.1%
Barnes & Noble Inc............ 22,600 864,450 3.0%
First Financial Management.... 8,800 859,100 3.0%
DSC Communications............ 14,400 853,200 3.0%
Columbia/HCA Healthcare
Corporation.................. 16,487 801,680 2.8%
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$9,024,593 31.3%
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EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF DATA POINTS USED IN PRINTED GRAPHIC
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Capital Goods 8.0%
Consumer Goods and Services 44.6%
Credit Sensitive 6.2%
Intermediate Goods and
Services 7.9%
Technology 22.5%
Cash and Other
Assets/Liabilities 10.8%
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ADVANTUS ENTERPRISE FUND
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES
SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
(Percentages of each investment category relate to total net assets.)
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MARKET
SHARES VALUE(A)
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COMMON STOCKS (89.2%)
CAPITAL GOODS (8.0%)
Machinery (8.0%)
15,000 AES China Generating Co Ltd (b)(c)........... $ 135,000
12,400 Blount Incorporated.......................... 590,550
21,500 Elsag Bailey Process Automation (b)(c)....... 701,438
9,600 J Ray McDermott Holdings Incorporated (b).... 216,000
22,300 United Waste Systems, Inc (b)................ 931,025
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2,574,013
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CONSUMER GOODS AND SERVICES (44.7%)
Consumer Goods (14.7%)
16,487 Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation.......... 801,680
19,000 Fisher Scientific International Inc.......... 615,125
25,200 Idexx Laboratories Inc (b)................... 938,700
5,800 Medtronic Inc................................ 311,750
8,132 Occusystems, Incorporated (b)................ 168,739
29,800 Pyxis Corporation (b)........................ 577,375
8,500 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries ADR (c)....... 307,063
7,600 United Health Care........................... 371,450
24,797 Value Health Incorporated (b)................ 657,121
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4,749,003
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Consumer Services (10.5%)
15,400 Carmike Cinemas (b).......................... 338,800
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MARKET
SHARES VALUE(A)
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CONSUMER GOODS AND SERVICES--CONTINUED
9,466 CUC International Inc (b).................... $ 330,127
28,500 Gartner (b).................................. 933,375
12,800 GTECH Holdings Corporation (b)............... 385,600
7,700 International House of Pancakes (b).......... 202,125
9,800 Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Inc (b)....... 401,800
16,500 Manpower..................................... 478,500
13,200 Sola International Inc (b)................... 292,050
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3,362,377
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Retail (14.2%)
2,900 Amerisource Health Corporation (b)........... 78,300
22,600 Barnes & Noble Inc (b)....................... 864,450
27,020 Borders Group Incorporated (b)............... 462,718
26,300 BT Office Products International (b)(c)...... 345,188
28,600 Casey's General Stores Inc................... 647,075
7,200 Eastbay Incorporated (b)..................... 142,200
16,500 Friedman's (b)............................... 358,875
18,600 Global Directmail Corporation (b)............ 458,025
8,100 Home Depot Inc............................... 322,988
6,200 Kohl's Inc (b)............................... 321,625
15,600 Office Depot, Inc (b)........................ 469,950
8,200 Orchard Supply Hardware (b).................. 118,900
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4,590,294
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See accompanying notes to investments in securities.
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INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES--CONTINUED
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MARKET
SHARES VALUE(A)
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CONSUMER GOODS AND SERVICES--CONTINUED
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Consumer Cyclicals (5.3%)
14,400 Cutter and Buck (b).......................... $ 106,200
9,309 Exide Corporation............................ 465,450
11,300 Stant Corporation............................ 113,000
31,200 Tommy Hilfiger Corporation (b)............... 1,014,000
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1,698,650
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CREDIT SENSITIVE (6.2%)
Finance (5.8%)
4,100 First Data Corp.............................. 254,200
8,800 First Financial Management................... 859,100
3,200 MGIC Investment Corporation.................. 183,200
31,900 Roosevelt Financial Group, Inc............... 562,237
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1,858,737
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Utilities (.4%)
9,200 Pansamsat Corporation (b).................... 140,300
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INTERMEDIATE GOODS AND SERVICES (7.8%)
Materials (3.8%)
6,500 Atchison Casting Corporation (b)............. 110,500
9,425 Cambrex Corporation.......................... 379,356
25,000 Citation Corporation (b)..................... 450,000
13,670 McWhorter Technology Inc (b)................. 210,176
2,300 Valspar Corporation.......................... 87,975
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1,238,007
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MARKET
SHARES VALUE(A)
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INTERMEDIATE GOODS AND SERVICES-- CONTINUED
Transportation (4.0%)
16,300 American Freightways (b)..................... $ 244,500
8,000 Fritz Companies (b).......................... 589,500
18,900 Landstar System, Inc (b)..................... 455,962
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1,289,962
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TECHNOLOGY (22.5%)
11,600 Avid Technology, Inc (b)..................... 498,800
13,100 The Bisys Group Inc (b)...................... 334,050
7,200 C-Cube Microsystems Incorporated (b)......... 329,400
6,500 Cognex Corporation (b)....................... 313,625
21,308 Computer Associates International (b)........ 900,263
12,800 Computron Software (b)....................... 220,800
25,800 Danka Business Systems PLC (c)............... 928,800
336 Datastream Systems, Incorporated (b)......... 7,644
14,400 DSC Communications (b)....................... 853,200
9,774 Fore Systems Inc (b)......................... 361,638
11,000 Informix Corporation (b)..................... 357,500
12,600 Integrated Device Technology, Inc (b)........ 315,000
14,800 Mercury Interactive Corporation (b).......... 410,700
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See accompanying notes to investments in securities.
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INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES--CONTINUED
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MARKET
SHARES VALUE(A)
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TECHNOLOGY--CONTINUED
<C> <S> <C>
15,300 Oracle Corporation (b)....................... $ 587,137
8,100 Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.............. 340,200
3,500 Uunet Technologies, Incorporated (b)......... 161,875
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MARKET
SHARES VALUE(A)
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TECHNOLOGY--CONTINUED
7,500 3 Com (b).................................... $ 341,250
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7,261,882
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Total common stocks
(cost: $22,939,314)...................................... 28,763,225
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PRINCIPAL
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SHORT-TERM SECURITIES (12.1%)
$2,050,000 U.S. Treasury Bills............................... 5.50-5.57% 10/12/95 2,046,209
1,870,000 U.S. Treasury Bills............................... 5.34% 12/07/95 1,850,932
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Total short-term securities (cost: $3,897,896)........................... 3,897,141
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Total investments in securities (cost: $26,837,210) (d).................. $32,660,366
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Notes to Investments in Securities
(a) Securites are valued by procedures described in note 2 to the financial
statements.
(b) Presently non-income producing.
(c) The Fund held 7.5% of net assets in foreign securities as of September 30,
1995.
(d) At September 30, 1995 the cost of securities for federal income tax
purposes was $26,837,210. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and
depreciation of investments in securities based on this cost were:
Gross unrealized appreciation........... $6,453,505
Gross unrealized depreciation........... (630,349)
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Net unrealized appreciation............. $5,823,156
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ADVANTUS ENTERPRISE FUND
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
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ASSETS
Investments in securities, at market value--see accompanying
schedule for detailed listing (identified cost: $26,837,210).... $32,660,366
Cash in bank on demand deposit................................... 27,286
Receivable for Fund shares sold.................................. 6,706
Receivable for investment securities sold........................ 15,487
Dividends receivable............................................. 2,235
Organizational costs............................................. 42,624
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Total assets................................................. 32,754,704
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LIABILITIES
Payable for Fund shares repurchased.............................. 4,356
Payable for investment securities purchased...................... 424,806
Payable for organizational cost.................................. 42,624
Payable to Adviser............................................... 37,364
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Total liabilities............................................ 509,150
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Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock............... $32,245,554
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Represented by:
Capital stock--$.01 par value (note 1)......................... $ 22,917
Additional paid-in capital..................................... 25,394,444
Undistributed net investment income............................ --
Accumulated net realized gains from investments................ 1,005,037
Unrealized appreciation of investments......................... 5,823,156
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Total--representing net assets applicable to outstanding
capital stock............................................... $32,245,554
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Net assets applicable to outstanding Class A Shares.............. $30,454,200
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Net assets applicable to outstanding Class B Shares.............. $ 1,720,378
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Net assets applicable to outstanding Class C Shares.............. $ 70,976
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Shares outstanding and net asset value per share
Class A--Shares outstanding 2,163,222.......................... $ 14.08
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Class B--Shares outstanding 123,403............................ $ 13.94
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Class C--Shares outstanding 5,092.............................. $ 13.94
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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ADVANTUS ENTERPRISE FUND
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
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Investment income:
Interest....................................................... $ 130,865
Dividends...................................................... 48,979
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Total investment income.................................... 179,844
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Expenses (note 4):
Investment advisory fee........................................ 167,883
Distribution fees--Class A..................................... 60,649
Distribution fees--Class B..................................... 7,499
Distribution fees--Class C..................................... 194
Administrative services fee.................................... 37,800
Amortization of organizational costs........................... 10,883
Custodian fees................................................. 12,537
Auditing and accounting services............................... 7,165
Legal fees..................................................... 7,857
Directors' fees................................................ 400
Registration fees.............................................. 35,174
Printing and shareholder reports............................... 13,164
Insurance...................................................... 5,500
Other.......................................................... 5,724
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Total expenses............................................. 372,429
Less fees and expenses waived or absorbed:
Class A distribution fees.................................... (40,433)
Other fund expenses.......................................... (43,566)
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Total fees and expenses waived or absorbed................. (83,999)
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Total net expenses......................................... 288,430
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Investment loss--net....................................... (108,586)
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Realized and unrealized gains on investments:
Net realized gains on investments (note 3)..................... 1,149,528
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on
investments................................................... 4,896,004
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Net gains on investments................................... 6,045,532
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations............. $5,936,946
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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ADVANTUS ENTERPRISE FUND
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995 AND
PERIOD FROM JUNE 20, 1994 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1994
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1995 1994
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Operations:
Investment loss--net............................ $ (108,586) $ (6,282)
Net realized gains (losses) on investments...... 1,149,528 (23,671)
Net change in unrealized appreciation or
depreciation of investments.................... 4,896,004 927,152
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Increase in net assets resulting from
operations................................. 5,936,946 897,199
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Distributions to shareholders from:
Net realized gains on investments:
Class A....................................... (22,643) --
Class B....................................... (474) --
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Total distributions......................... (23,117) --
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Capital share transactions (notes 4 and 6):
Proceeds from sales:
Class A....................................... 11,923,790 12,075,000
Class B....................................... 1,409,271 88,098
Class C....................................... 66,063 --
Shares issued as a result of reinvested
dividends:
Class A....................................... 857 --
Class B....................................... 474 --
Payments for redemption of shares:
Class A....................................... (122,253) --
Class B....................................... (6,361) (5)
Class C....................................... (408) --
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Increase in net assets from capital share
transactions............................... 13,271,433 12,163,093
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Total increase in net assets................ 19,185,262 13,060,292
Net assets at beginning of period................. 13,060,292 --
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Net assets at end of period (including
undistributed net investment income of $0 and $0,
respectively).................................... $32,245,554 $13,060,292
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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ADVANTUS ENTERPRISE FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
(1) ORGANIZATION
Advantus Enterprise Fund, Inc. (the Fund) was incorporated on January 27,
1994. The Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (as
amended) as a diversified, open-end management investment company. On February
14, 1995 shareholders of the Fund approved a name change to Advantus Enterprise
Fund, Inc. (effective March 1, 1995). Prior to March 1, 1995 the Fund was known
as MIMLIC Small Company Fund, Inc.
The Fund currently issues three classes of shares: Class A, Class B and
Class C shares. Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge.
Class B shares are sold subject to a contingent deferred sales charge payable
upon redemption if redeemed within six years of purchase. Class C shares are
sold without either a front-end sales charge or a contingent deferred sales
charge. Both Class B and Class C shares are subject to a higher Rule 12b-1 fee
than Class A shares. Both Class B and Class C shares automatically convert to
Class A shares at net asset value after a specified holding period. Such holding
periods decline as the amount of the purchase increases and range from 28 to 84
months after purchase for Class B shares and 40 to 96 months after purchase for
Class C shares. All three classes of shares have identical voting, dividend,
liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except that the
level of distribution fees and sales charges charged differs between Class A,
Class B and Class C shares. Income, expenses (other than distribution fees) and
realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments are allocated to each
class of shares based upon its relative net assets.
On June 20, 1994, MIMLIC Asset Management Company (MIMLIC Management)
purchased 7,500 Class A shares and 7,500 Class B shares. Operations of the Fund
did not formally commence until September 16, 1994 when the shares became
effectively registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1933. The Minnesota
Mutual Life Insurance Company (Minnesota Mutual), the parent of MIMLIC
Management, purchased 1,167,726 Class A shares for $12 million prior to
commencement of operations.
(2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The significant accounting policies followed by the Fund are summarized as
follows:
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES
Investments in securities traded on a national exchange are valued at the
last sales price on that exchange prior to the time when assets are valued;
securities traded in the over-the-counter market and listed securities for which
no sale was reported on that date are valued on the basis of the last current
bid price. When market quotations are not readily available, securities are
valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors. Such
fair values are determined using pricing services or prices quoted by
independent brokers. Short-term securities are valued at market.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED
(2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES--(CONTINUED)
Security transactions are accounted for on the date the securities are
purchased or sold. Realized gains and losses are calculated on the
identified-cost basis. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date and
interest income, including amortization of bond premium and discount computed on
a level yield basis, is accrued daily.
FEDERAL TAXES
The Fund's policy is to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue
Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its
taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no income tax provision is required.
The Fund's policy is to make required minimum distributions prior to December
31, in order to avoid federal excise tax.
Net investment income (loss) and net realized gains (losses) may differ for
financial statement and tax purposes primarily because of temporary book-to-tax
differences. The character of distributions made during the year from net
investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate
characterization for federal income tax purposes. Also, due to the timing of
dividend distributions, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may
differ from the year that the income (loss) or realized gains (losses) were
recorded by the Fund.
On the statement of assets and liabilities, as a result of permanent
book-to-tax differences, a reclassification adjustment was made to increase
undistributed net investment income by $108,586, decrease accumulated net
realized gains from investments by $97,703 and decrease additional paid-in
capital by $10,883.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
Dividends from net investment income are declared and paid quarterly.
Realized gains, if any, are paid annually.
(3) INVESTMENT SECURITY TRANSACTIONS
For the year ended September 30, 1995, purchases of securities and proceeds
from sales, other than temporary investments in short-term securities aggregated
$20,981,574 and $9,172,892, respectively.
(4) EXPENSES AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
On February 14, 1995 shareholders of the Fund approved a new investment
advisory agreement, effective March 1, 1995, with Advantus Capital Management,
Inc. (Advantus Capital or the Adviser). Advantus Capital is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of MIMLIC Management which, prior to March 1, 1995, served as
investment adviser to the Fund. Under the agreement, Advantus Capital manages
the Fund's assets and provides research, statistical and advisory services and
pays related office rental and executive expenses and salaries. In addition, as
part of the advisory fee, Advantus Capital pays the expenses of the Fund's
transfer, dividend disbursing and redemption agent (Minnesota Mutual). The fee
for investment management and advisory services is based on the average daily
net assets of the Fund at the annual rate of .80 percent, which is the same as
under the old agreement with MIMLIC Management.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED
(4) EXPENSES AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS--(CONTINUED)
The Fund has adopted separate Plans of Distribution applicable to Class A,
Class B and Class C shares, respectively, relating to the payment of certain
distribution expenses pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of
1940 (as amended). The Fund pays distribution fees to MIMLIC Sales Corporation
(MIMLIC Sales), the underwriter of the Fund and a wholly-owned subsidiary MIMLIC
Management, to be used to pay certain expenses incurred in the distribution,
promotion and servicing of the Fund's shares. The Class A Plan provides for a
fee up to .30 percent of average daily net assets of Class A shares. The Class B
and Class C Plans provide for a fee up to 1.00 percent of average daily net
assets of Class B and Class C shares, respectively. The Class B and Class C 1.00
percent fee is comprised of a .75 percent distribution fee and a .25 percent
service fee. MIMLIC Sales is currently waiving that portion of Class A
distribution fees which exceeds, as a percentage of average daily net assets,
.10 percent. MIMLIC Sales waived Class A distribution fees in the amount of
$40,433 for the year ended September 30, 1995.
The Fund also bears certain other operating expenses including outside
directors' fees, custodian fees, registration fees, printing and shareholder
reports, legal, auditing and accounting services, organizational costs and other
miscellaneous expenses.
The Fund pays an administrative services fee to Minnesota Mutual for
accounting, auditing, legal and other administrative services which Minnesota
Mutual provides. Prior to February 1, 1995, the administrative service fee was
$3,250 per month. Effective February 1, 1995, the administrative service fee is
$3,100 per month.
Advantus Capital (MIMLIC Management prior to March 1, 1995) directly incurs
and pays the above operating expenses and the Fund in turn reimburses Advantus
Capital. During the period from October 1, 1994 to September 30, 1995, Advantus
Capital and MIMLIC Management voluntarily agreed to absorb $43,566 in expenses
that were otherwise payable by the Fund.
Sales charges received by MIMLIC Sales for distributing the Fund's three
classes of shares amounted to $57,059.
As of September 30, 1995, Minnesota Mutual and subsidiaries, and the
directors and officers of the Fund as a whole owned the following shares:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER OF SHARES PERCENTAGE OWNED
------------------ -------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Class A................................................. 2,012,765 93.0%
Class B................................................. 7,513 6.1%
Class C................................................. 863 16.9%
</TABLE>
Legal fees were paid to a law firm of which the Fund's secretary is a
partner in the amount of $6,342.
(5) ORGANIZATIONAL COSTS
The Fund incurred organizational expenses in connection with the start-up
and initial registration. These costs will be amortized over 60 months on a
straight-line basis beginning with the commencement of
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED
(5) ORGANIZATIONAL COSTS--(CONTINUED)
operations. If any or all of the shares held by MIMLIC Management, or any other
holder, representing initial capital of the Fund are redeemed during the
amortization period, the redemption proceeds will be reduced by the pro rata
portion (based on the ratio that the number of initial shares redeemed bears to
the total number of outstanding initial shares of the Fund at the date of
redemption) of the unamortized organizational cost balance.
(6) CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Transactions in shares for the year ended September 30, 1995 and the period
June 20, 1994 to September 30, 1994 for Class A and Class B shares and the
period from March 1, 1995 to September 30, 1995 for Class C shares were as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
--------------------- -------------------- -----------
1995 1994 1995 1994 1995
--------- ---------- --------- --------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sold............................................... 997,759 1,175,226 115,168 8,700 5,124
Issued for reinvested distributions................ 79 -- 44 -- --
Redeemed........................................... (9,842) -- (508) (1) (32)
--------- ---------- --------- --------- -----------
987,996 1,175,226 114,704 8,699 5,092
--------- ---------- --------- --------- -----------
--------- ---------- --------- --------- -----------
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED
(7) FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Per share data for a share of capital stock and selected information for
each period are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
------------------------------- -------------------------------- --------------
PERIOD FROM PERIOD FROM PERIOD FROM
SEPTEMBER 16, SEPTEMBER 16, MARCH 1, 1995
YEAR ENDED 1994 (A) TO YEAR ENDED 1994 (A) TO (A) TO
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1995 1994 1995 1994 1995
-------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of
period............................ $ 11.03 $ 11.12 $ 11.02 $ 11.12 $ 11.58
------- ------------- ------ ------ ------
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss)..... (.04) -- (.09) (.01) (.06)
Net gains or losses on securities
(both realized and
unrealized)..................... 3.11 (.09) 3.03 (.09) 2.42
------- ------------- ------ ------ ------
Total from investment
operations....................... 3.07 (.09) 2.94 (.10) 2.36
------- ------------- ------ ------ ------
Less distributions:
Dividends from net investment
income.......................... -- -- -- -- --
Distributions from capital
gains........................... (.02) -- (.02) -- --
------- ------------- ------ ------ ------
Total distributions............ (.02) -- (.02) -- --
------- ------------- ------ ------ ------
Net asset value, end of period..... $ 14.08 $ 11.03 $ 13.94 $ 11.02 $ 13.94
------- ------------- ------ ------ ------
------- ------------- ------ ------ ------
Total return (b)................... 27.9% (.8)%(c) 26.7% (.9)%(c) 20.4%(d)
Net assets, end of period (in
thousands)........................ $ 30,454 $ 12,964 $ 1,720 $ 96 $ 71
Ratio of expenses to average daily
net assets (e).................... 1.34% .05%(g) 2.24% .09%(g) 2.24%(f)
Ratio of net investment income
(loss) to average daily net assets
(e)............................... (.48)% (.02)%(g) (1.45)% (.06)%(g) (1.57)%(f)
Portfolio turnover rate (excluding
short-term securities)............ 48.8% 5.0% 48.8% 5.0% 48.8%
<FN>
- ----------
(a) Commencement of operations.
(b) Total return figures are based on a share outstanding throughout the period
and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value. Total return
figures do not reflect the impact of sales charges.
(c) Total return is presented for the period from September 16, 1994,
commencement of operations, to September 30, 1994.
(d) Total return is presented for the period from March 1, 1995, commencement
of operations, to September 30, 1995.
(e) The Fund's Distributor and Adviser voluntarily waived or absorbed $83,999
and $1,430 in expenses for the year ended September 30, 1995 and the period
ended September 30, 1994, respectively. If the Fund had been charged for
theses expenses, the ratio of expenses to average daily net asses would
have been 1.75% and .06% for Class A shares, respectively, 2.39% and .10%
for Class B shares, respectively, and 2.32% for Class C shares. The ratios
of net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets would have been
(.89)% and (.03)% for Class A shares, respectively, (1.60)% and (.07)% for
Class B shares, respectively and (1.65)% for Class C shares.
(f) Adjusted to an annual basis.
(g) Ratios presented for the period from September 16, 1994 to September 30,
1994 are not annualized as they are not indicative of anticipated results.
</TABLE>
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Advantus Enterprise Fund, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities,
including the schedule of investments in securities, of the Advantus Enterprise
Fund, Inc. (the Fund) as of September 30, 1995 and the related statement of
operations for the year then ended, the statement of changes in net assets for
the year ended September 30, 1995 and the period from June 20, 1994 to September
30, 1994 and the financial highlights for the year ended September 30, 1995 and
the period from September 16, 1994 to September 30, 1994. These financial
statements and the financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements and the financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and the financial
highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. Investment securities held in custody are confirmed to us by the
custodian. As to securities purchased or sold but not received or delivered, we
request confirmations from brokers, and where replies are not received, we carry
out other appropriate auditing procedures. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well
as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and the financial highlights
referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of the Fund as of September 30, 1995 and the results of its operations,
changes in its net assets and financial highlights, for the periods stated in
the first paragraph above, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
November 3, 1995
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FEDERAL INCOME TAX INFORMATION
The following information for federal income tax purposes is presented as an
aid to shareholders in reporting the distributions paid by the Fund in the
fiscal year ended September 30, 1995. Dividends for the 1995 calendar year will
be reported to you on Form 1099-Div in late January 1996. Shareholders should
consult a tax adviser on how to report these distributions for state and local
purposes.
CLASS A AND CLASS B
Income distributions--taxable as dividend income, 7.8% qualifying for deduction
by corporations
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PER
PAYABLE DATE SHARE
- ---------------------------------------- -------
<S> <C>
December 19, 1994....................... $0.0186
-------
-------
</TABLE>
This distribution is from short-term capital gains which is taxed as
dividend income.
CLASS C
No distributions.
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SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
The Advantus Family of Funds offers a variety of services that enhance your
ability to manage your assets. Check each Fund's prospectus for the details of
the services and any limitations that apply to a particular Fund.
EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES: You can move all or part of your investment dollars from
one fund to any other Advantus Fund you own (for identical registrations within
the same class) at any time as your needs change. Exchanges are at the then
current net asset value. (Exchanges from the Money Market Fund will incur the
applicable sales charge, if not previously subjected to the charge.)
Shareholders may make four exchanges or telephone transfers between the Funds
each calendar year without incurring a transaction charge. Thereafter, there
will be a $7.50 transaction charge for each additional exchange or transfer
within the calendar year. Systematic Exchange Plans are exempt from this charge.
INCOME DISTRIBUTION FLEXIBILITY: You can have your fund dividends and other
distributions automatically reinvested with no sales charge, direct them from
one Advantus Fund to any other you own within the Fund family or, if you desire,
we'll pay you in cash.
SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN: You can set up a plan to receive checks at
specified intervals from your fund account--subject to minimum guidelines.
Depending upon the performance of the underlying investment options, the cash
value may be worth more or less than the original amount invested when
withdrawn.
DIRECT DEPOSITS: At your request we will deposit your dividends or systematic
withdrawals directly into your checking or savings account instead of sending
you a check.
TELEPHONE TRANSFER: You may transfer money from one Advantus account to any
other Advantus account you own just by calling our toll free number. Sign up for
telephone exchanges on the Advantus Application or complete the telephone
authorization form.
SYSTEMATIC TRANSFER: If you have an Advantus Money Market account you may
transfer a set amount of money to another Advantus Fund to diversify your
investment portfolio and take advantage of dollar-cost averaging.
AUTOMATIC PAYMENT OF INSURANCE PREMIUMS: You may automatically pay your
Minnesota Mutual insurance premiums out of your Advantus Money Market account.
REDUCED SALES CHARGES: Letter of Intent, combined purchases with spouse,
children or single trust estates, and the Right of Accumulation make it possible
for you to reduce the sales charge on Advantus's non-money market funds.
SPECIAL PURCHASE PLANS: Our special purchase plans enable you to open an
Advantus fund account for as little as $25 and lower your average share cost
through "dollar-cost averaging." (Dollar-cost averaging does not assure a
profit, nor does it prevent loss in declining markets.) One of these plans--The
Automatic Investment Plan--allows you to invest automatically each month from
your checking or saving account.
IRAS, OTHER QUALIFIED PLAN: You can use the Advantus Family of Funds for your
Individual Retirement Account or other qualified plan including SEPs, profit
sharing, money purchase or defined benefit plans.
GROUP INVESTMENT PLAN: This plan provides employers and employees with a
convenient means for investing in the funds through payroll deduction.
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TELEPHONE REDEMPTION: You may call us and redeem shares over the phone. Amounts
over $1,000 will be wire transferred to your personal bank account. The
prevailing wire charge will be added to the withdrawal amount. Amounts for less
than $1,000 will be mailed to your bank on your behalf. To set this up, please
send a voided check from your bank. Depending upon the performance of the
underlying investment options, the cash value may be worth more or less than the
original amount invested upon redemption.
ACCOUNT UPDATES: You'll receive written confirmation of every investment you
initiate (monthly statements for your Money Market account) and quarterly
reports to help you track all of your investments in the Advantus Family of
Funds, and annual tax statements. Semiannual and annual reports will provide you
with portfolio information, fund performance data and the current investment
outlook.
TOLL-FREE SERVICE LINE: For your convenience in obtaining information and
assistance directly from MIMLIC Sales Corporation, call 1-800-443-3677. Our
voice response system is available from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. Monday through Friday,
and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. This system allows you to access current net
asset values and your account balances.
HOW TO INVEST
You can invest in one or more of the eight Advantus Funds through your local
registered representative of MIMLIC Sales Corporation, distributor of the Funds.
Contact your representative for information and a prospectus for any of the
Advantus Funds you are interested in.
MINIMUM INVESTMENTS: Your initial investment in any of the Advantus Funds can
be as small as $25 when you use our Systematic Investment Plan. Minimum lump-sum
initial investment is $250. Minimum subsequent investment is $25.
THE FUND'S MANAGER
Advantus Capital Management, Inc., investment adviser to the Fund, selects
and reviews the Fund's investments and provides executive and other personnel
for the Fund's management.
Advantus Capital Management, Inc.'s six portfolio managers manage eight
mutual funds containing $272 million in assets in addition to $1.8 billion in
assets for other clients. Advantus Capital's seasoned portfolio managers average
more than 11 years of investment experience.
ADVANTUS FAMILY OF FUNDS
Advantus Bond Fund
Advantus Horizon Fund
Advantus Spectrum Fund
Advantus Enterprise Fund
Advantus Cornerstone Fund
Advantus Money Market Fund
Advantus Mortgage Securities Fund
Advantus International Balanced Fund
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THIS REPORT HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR SHAREHOLDERS AND MAY BE DISTRIBUTED
TO OTHERS ONLY IF PRECEDED OR ACCOMPANIED BY A CURRENT PROSPECTUS.
READ THE PROSPECTUS CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU INVEST.
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MIMLIC SALES CORPORATION
400 ROBERT STREET NORTH
ST. PAUL, MN 55101-2098
1-800-443-3677
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