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Allmerica Financial Semi-Annual Report
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JUNE 30, 1999
Allmerica Securities Trust
1999
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[LOGO OF ALLMERICA FINANCIAL(R) APPEARS HERE]
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Trust Information ................................................... 2
A Letter from the Chairman .......................................... 3
Bond & Money Market Overview ........................................ 4
Trust Overview ...................................................... 6
Financials .......................................................... F-1
Shareholder Information ............................................. F-11
Table of Contents 1
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Board of Trustees
John F. O'Brien, Chairman
P. Kevin Condron*
Cynthia A. Hargadon*
Gordon Holmes*
John P. Kavanaugh
Bruce E. Langton*
Attiat F. Ott*
Paul D. Paganucci*
Richard M. Reilly
Ranne P. Warner*
Officers
Richard M. Reilly, President
Paul T. Kane, Treasurer
George M. Boyd, Secretary
Investment Adviser
Allmerica Asset Management, Inc.
440 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01653
Registrar and Transfer, Dividend Disbursing
and Reinvestment Agent
The Bank of New York
P.O. Box 11258, Church Street Station, New York, NY 10286
Administrator and Custodian
Investors Bank & Trust Company
200 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116
*Independent Trustees
Independent Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
160 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110
Legal Counsel
Ropes & Gray
One International Place, Boston, MA 02110
Shareholders Inquires May Be Directed To:
The Bank of New York Shareholder Relations
Department - 11E P.O. Box 11258 Church Street
Station, New York, NY 10286
1-800-432-8224
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Dear Client:
The first half of 1999 was a turbulent time for the U.S. bond market as it
struggled with the conflicting forces of solid economic growth and fears of
rising inflation.
The market got off to a strong start as it continued to benefit from the
positive momentum created in late November. The U.S. economy supported the
market as it proved to be surprisingly resilient and showed few signs of slowing
down. Internationally, emerging markets appeared to have weathered the worst
as economic restructuring efforts began to pay off in countries like Korea,
petroleum exporting countries benefited from higher oil prices and the markets
shrugged off Brazil's currency devaluation. As a result of this economic
strength in both domestic and foreign markets, spreads on corporate bonds and
mortgage-backed securities narrowed and bond prices were driven higher.
Unfortunately, the good news began to look too good. Corporations rushed to
issue new bonds and the market struggled to absorb in excess of $70 billion of
new issuance. The economy also began to look even stronger than expected. This
raised inflation fears and interest rates rose in anticipation of action by the
Federal Reserve Board. During June, the 30 year Treasury bond traded to a
19-month high of 6.16%. As the period ended, the Fed raised rates by 0.25% on
June 30.
Against this backdrop we are pleased with the performance of the Allmerica
Securities Trust despite a total return of -1.65% for the six month period. Fund
performance benefited from an allocation to high yield bonds, where higher
yields enabled the fund to outperform the -2.26% return of the Lehman Corporate
Bond index.
We are pleased to report that on August 10, 1999, the Allmerica Securities Trust
Board of Trustees declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, payable on
September 30, 1999, to shareholders of record on August 31, 1999. For the twelve
month period ended June 30, 1999, the Trust paid dividends of $0.81 per share
producing a current yield of 7.95% based on the closing price of $10.1875. By
comparison, the yield on the 10 year Treasury note as of June 30, 1999, was
5.78%.
Thank you for your interest in the Allmerica Securities Trust. The Trust's
manager continues to keep a watchful eye on macro-economic events and is
comfortable that the Trust is well-positioned to continue to provide you with
the competitive returns you have come to enjoy.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees,
/s/ John F. O'Brien
John F. O'Brien
Chairman of the Board
Allmerica Securities Trust
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1995: U.S. bond market enjoys its third best performance in 30 years, thanks to
strong total returns from 30-year U.S. Treasuries and corporate issues.
1996: Outlook for Federal Reserve policy affects U.S. bond market.
Long-predicted interest rate cuts, which would have fueled this market, never
occur.
1997: Low inflation and declining interest rates fuel the bond market, which
enjoys its best returns since 1995.
1998: During 1998, bond investments produced widely divergent results as a
series of dramatic swings either left them highly in favor or badly battered.
1999: The first half of 1999 was a turbulent period for the bond market.
Performance varied from the first quarter to the second, leaving the majority of
bond investors disappointed.
The first half of 1999 was a turbulent period for the bond market. Performance
varied from the first quarter to the second, leaving the majority of bond
investors disappointed.
The first half of 1999 was a turbulent period for the bond market. Performance
varied from the first quarter to the second, leaving the majority of bond
investors disappointed.
The year began with a certain confidence in the stability of the domestic
economy. Agency, corporate, and mortgage-backed bonds rallied, encouraging
investors to take advantage of bond yield premiums that had been de-emphasized
during the Treasury rally of 1998. However, the economy grew more rapidly than
predicted and patterns of inflation, such as increasing commodity prices, became
evident. By the end of the second quarter the Federal Reserve raised interest
rates 0.25% against the threat of inflation. As the quarter progressed most
sectors tended to decline in value, treasuries suffering the greatest losses. On
the other hand, emerging markets showed signs of life in the second quarter and
a few emerging markets bonds made their debut as stand out performers.
The second quarter marked the first time in two years in which some foreign
markets outperformed the U.S. bond market. Throughout Asia, economic recovery
was evident and interest rates fell. Japan's economy, in particular, showed
great signs of recovery throughout the first half of this year, inspiring
enthusiasm among international investors. Latin America also fared well, the
most significant performers being Mexico and Brazil, both in the process of
economic recovery.
As a group, however, foreign markets underperformed the U.S. bond market in the
second quarter, the major culprit being Europe, where a backup in interest rates
has been significant. Introduced on January 1, the new European currency, the
"euro", lost 13% of its value against the dollar within six months. Many
European bonds sold at a great dis-
[TIME LINE APPEARS HERE]
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The new European Currency is introduced. Over the course of six months, the euro
loses 13% of its value against the dollar.
A rally of agency, corporate, and mortgage-backed bonds encourages investors to
take advantage of bond yield premiums.
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Investors take a cautious stance toward the rapidly growing economy and the
threat of an increase in interest rates by favoring the money market and U.S.
Treasuries.
Corporate and securitized spreads widen, due principally to the high rate of net
new issuance from companies such as Sprint, Conoco, and Ford.
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count to American bonds, yet it appears unlikely that the European Central Bank
will tighten its monetary policy in the near future. A highly probable source of
the foreign market's underperformance is the Japanese selling of
euro-denominated issues in the face of the significant weakness of the euro
against both the dollar and the yen.
Although the Federal Reserve announced their decision to adopt a neutral bias in
conjunction with an increase in interest rates in late June, they are on the
lookout for signs that the domestic economy is strengthening, in which case a
more forceful bias will be in order. The record pace of corporate bond issuance
displayed late in the second quarter is one indicator that the economy is, in
fact, continuing to strengthen. The high rate of net new issuance, higher than
the total for any previous year with the exception of last year's, has been the
largest force in widening corporate and securitized spreads. The predominance
of "mega" issues, such as the Ford and earlier AT&T issues, has also tended to
reduce liquidity in the broader corporate market as more money is drawn to
relatively few large and liquid issues.
The money market also struggled as a result of the volatile economy but managed
to outperform the bond market. Ultimately, it was the very strength of the
economy that worried investors and the Federal Reserve about the potential for
higher inflation. The domestic economy turned out to be more resilient than
predicted. Housing and auto sales remained strong and corporate fundamentals
remained positive. Investors remained defensive against rising interest rates
over the last quarter and were rewarded by turning their attention to the
general security of the money market.
Looking ahead in the U.S. economy, interest rates appear to be near the top of
their projected trading range. Although corporate fundamentals remain positive,
corporate spreads are likely to experience volatility in expectation of large
new issues from companies such as Ford. Many foreign economies are in the
process of recovery, their bond markets benefiting from increasing investor
enthusiasm. Overall, the bond market seems to be in the process of gaining
stability. However, investors are remaining cautious and could favor U.S.
Treasuries.
[TIME LINE APPEARS HERE]
Japan shows signs of economic recovery along with other foreign countries such
as Brazil and Mexico, marking the first time in two years in which some foreign
markets outperform the U.S. bond market.
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As a group, foreign markets underperform the U.S. bond market, the major culprit
being Europe, where a backup in interest rates is significant.
In response to rapid economic growth, the Federal Reserve combines a neutral
bias with a 0.25% raise in interest rates to guard against inflation.
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The Allmerica Securities Trust posted a return of -1.65% for the first half of
the year compared to the -2.26% return of the Lehman Corporate Bond Index for
the same period.
The first half of 1999 was a turbulent time for the U.S. bond market. As
confidence slowly returned to the market, investors moved away from the safety
of Treasuries and back into a variety of "spread" assets such as Government
Agency paper, corporate bonds and mortgage-backed securities. This increase in
demand caused spreads to narrow and bond prices to rise. However, the economy
once again proved to be more resilient than many forecasters predicted.
Responding to a succession of strong economic indicators, interest rates rose in
anticipation of a monetary policy tightening. Yields for intermediate Treasuries
fluctuated 1.40% and ended the period more than 1.10% higher than they started
the year.
The overall rise in interest rates caused the bond market to post a negative
return for the period. (Bond prices move in the opposite direction to interest
rates.) The yield advantage of below investment grade bonds (27% of the
portfolio) offset some of the market decline and helped the fund to outperform
its index for the last six months.
Looking ahead the Fund manager remains cautious. Interest rates appear to be
near the top of their projected trading range. However, corporate spreads are
likely to remain volatile in expectation of large new issues from companies such
as Ford. In light of this, the Fund manger has a slightly higher than normal
allocation of U.S. Treasuries which can be swapped into corporate bonds if a
good buying opportunity appears.
Investment Adviser
Allmerica Asset Management, Inc.
About The Fund
Seeks to generate a high rate of current income for distribution to
shareholders.
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Portfolio Composition
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As of June 30, 1999, the sector allocation of net assets was:
Corporate Notes & Bonds 69%
U.S. Government Obligations 14%
Asset-Backed & Mortgage-Backed Securities 9%
Foreign Bonds 4%
Cash Equivalents & Other 4%
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Average Annual Total Returns
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Years ended June 30, 1999 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Allmerica Securities Trust 1.58% 8.50% 8.99%
Lehman Brothers Corporate Bond Index 3.58% 7.75% 8.28%
Lipper Corporate Debt
BBB-Rated Funds Average 0.84% 7.84% 8.25%
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Historical Performance
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Total Return Total Return
on Net Asset Value on Market Value
1994 (2.41%) (12.48%)
1995 18.58% 21.71%
1996 5.35% 6.06%
1997 11.34% 14.07%
1998 8.47% 11.13%
1999 (As of June 30, 1999) (1.65%) (4.90%)
The Lehman Brothers Corporate Bond Index is an unmanaged index of all publicly
issued, fixed-rate, non-convertible investment grade corporate debt. The Lipper
Corporate Debt BBB-Rated Funds Average is a non-weighted index of 112 funds
within the Corporate BBB Debt Fund category.
Portfolio composition is subject to change.
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Allmerica Securities Trust
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS . June 30, 1999 (Unaudited)
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Value
Par Value Moody's Ratings (Note 2)
<C> <S> <C> <C>
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CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS - 69.4%
Media - Broadcasting & Publishing -
10.4%
$1,000,000 Charter Communications Holdings,
Inc. (A)
8.25%, 04/01/07 (D) B $ 957,500
1,000,000 Comcast Cable Communications, Inc.
8.13%, 05/01/04 Baa 1,050,199
750,000 Continental Cablevision, Inc.
8.30%, 05/15/06 Baa 796,220
1,000,000 Continental Cablevision, Inc.
8.50%, 09/15/01 Baa 1,043,241
1,000,000 CSC Holdings, Inc., Debenture
7.88%, 02/15/18 Ba 947,500
700,000 Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc.,
Senior Note
7.00%, 01/15/18 Baa 646,442
850,000 Time Warner Entertainment Co., LP
8.38%, 03/15/23 Baa 919,839
1,000,000 Time Warner, Inc.
9.15%, 02/01/23 Baa 1,152,610
500,000 Viacom, Inc.
7.75%, 06/01/05 Baa 514,357
1,000,000 Viacom, Inc., Senior Debenture,
Guaranteed
7.63%, 01/15/16 Baa 1,007,311
1,000,000 Westinghouse Electric Corp.,
Debenture
8.38%, 06/15/02 Baa 1,040,191
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10,075,410
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Oil & Gas - 9.9%
2,000,000 ANR Pipeline Co., Debenture
9.63%, 11/01/21 Baa 2,389,606
1,000,000 Clark Oil & Refining Corp., Senior
Notes
9.50%, 09/15/04 Ba 996,250
1,450,000 Ocean Energy, Inc., Senior Notes,
Series B
7.63%, 07/01/05 Ba 1,388,375
1,000,000 Oryx Energy Co.
8.13%, 10/15/05 Baa 1,041,675
1,500,000 RBF Finance Co. (A)
11.00%, 03/15/06 Ba 1,552,500
1,250,000 Texas Eastern Transmission Corp.,
Debenture
10.00%, 08/15/01 A 1,336,123
1,000,000 Tosco Corp.
7.00%, 07/15/00 Baa 1,001,918
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9,706,447
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Electric Utilities - 7.0%
1,000,000 CMS Energy Corp.
7.50%, 01/15/09 Ba 930,894
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Value
Par Value Moody's Ratings (Note 2)
<C> <S> <C> <C>
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Electric Utilities (continued)
$1,550,000 Connecticut Light & Power Co.
7.88%, 10/01/24 Baa $1,587,619
867,000 North Atlantic Energy Corp., First
Mortgage, Series A
9.05%, 06/01/02 B 878,265
1,270,000 Sithe/Independence Funding Corp.,
Series A
9.00%, 12/30/13 Baa 1,369,771
600,000 Texas Utilities Co.
7.38%, 10/01/25 A 575,712
1,500,000 Texas-New Mexico Power Co., First
Mortgage, Series U
9.25%, 09/15/00 Baa 1,543,638
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6,885,899
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Financial Services - 6.2%
1,500,000 Colonial Capital II, Series A,
Guaranteed
8.92%, 01/15/27 (D) BB 1,368,983
975,000 Compass Trust I, Series A
8.23%, 01/15/27 A 973,376
649,000 Homeside International, Inc.
11.25%, 05/15/03 A 738,238
1,000,000 Homeside Lending, Inc., MTN
6.88%, 05/15/00 A 1,004,556
1,000,000 Legg Mason, Inc., Senior Note
6.50%, 02/15/06 Baa 968,073
1,000,000 The Money Store, Inc.
8.05%, 04/15/02 A 1,041,020
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6,094,246
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Banking - 5.9%
1,400,000 Capital One Financial Corp.
7.25%, 12/01/03 Baa 1,381,302
1,000,000 Chase Manhattan Corp.
6.38%, 02/15/08 A 951,531
1,000,000 First Tennessee National Corp.,
Subordinated Notes
6.75%, 11/15/05 Baa 988,922
550,000 MBNA Corp.
6.96%, 09/12/02 Baa 541,462
1,000,000 Providian Capital, Series A,
Guaranteed (A)
9.53%, 02/01/27 Ba 925,498
1,000,000 Riggs Capital Trust (A)
8.63%, 12/31/26 Baa 957,622
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5,746,337
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Airlines - 4.8%
1,000,000 AMR Corp., Debenture
10.00%, 02/01/01 Baa 1,047,324
949,052 Delta Airlines, Inc.
9.23%, 07/02/02 (B) NR 988,599
1,245,239 United Air Lines, Inc.
9.30%, 03/22/08 Baa 1,355,853
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Allmerica Securities Trust
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS, Continued . June 30, 1999 (Unaudited)
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Value
Par Value Moody's Ratings (Note 2)
<C> <S> <C> <C>
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Airlines (continued)
$ 659,000 U.S. Air, Inc., Equipment Trust,
Series D
10.30%, 01/15/00 Ba $ 665,052
661,000 U.S. Air, Inc., Equipment Trust,
Series F
10.30%, 01/15/00 Ba 667,916
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4,724,744
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Beverages, Food & Tobacco - 3.3%
1,000,000 DiMon, Inc., Senior Notes, Series B
8.88%, 06/01/06 Ba 901,450
700,000 J. Seagram & Sons, Inc.
7.60%, 12/15/28 Baa 677,110
1,600,000 Ralston Purina Co., Debenture
7.75%, 10/01/15 Baa 1,671,334
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3,249,894
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Metals - 3.1%
2,000,000 Bethlehem Steel Corp., Senior Notes
10.38%, 09/01/03 Ba 2,115,000
1,000,000 LTV Corp., Senior Notes, Guaranteed
8.20%, 09/15/07 Ba 935,000
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3,050,000
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Forest Products &
Paper - 2.9%
950,000 Buckeye Cellulose Corp., Senior
Subordinated Notes
9.25%, 09/15/08 Ba 978,500
1,000,000 International Paper Co.
6.88%, 04/15/29 A 918,610
950,000 Republic Group, Inc., Senior Notes
9.50%, 07/15/08 (D) B 935,750
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2,832,860
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Telephone Systems - 2.2%
1,175,000 MCI Worldcom, Inc.
7.75%, 04/01/07 A 1,227,938
950,000 Sprint Capital Corp.
5.70%, 11/15/03 Baa 913,762
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2,141,700
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Chemicals - 2.0%
1,000,000 Georgia Gulf Corp.
7.63%, 11/15/05 Ba 989,791
1,000,000 Lyondell Chemical Co. (A)
9.63%, 05/01/07 Ba 1,004,400
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1,994,191
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Value
Par Value Moody's Ratings (Note 2)
<C> <S> <C> <C>
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Health Care Providers - 2.0%
$ 675,000 Allegiance Corp.
7.30%, 10/15/06 A $ 689,513
1,000,000 Tenet Healthcare Corp., Senior Notes
7.63%, 06/01/08 Ba 935,000
300,000 Tenet Healthcare Corp., Senior
Subordinated Notes
8.63%, 01/15/07 Ba 295,500
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1,920,013
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Household Products - 2.0%
950,000 Owens-Illinois, Inc., Senior Notes
7.85%, 05/15/04 Ba 947,749
1,000,000 RPM, Inc., Senior Notes
7.00%, 06/15/05 Baa 964,943
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1,912,692
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Communications - 1.9%
1,000,000 Lucent Technologies, Inc.
6.45%, 03/15/29 A 913,752
1,000,000 Qwest Communications International,
Inc.
7.25%, 11/01/08 Ba 980,000
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1,893,752
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Building Materials - 1.1%
1,000,000 USG Corp., Senior Notes
8.50%, 08/01/05 Baa 1,060,194
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Securities Broker - 1.0%
1,000,000 Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Inc.,
Senior Note
6.88%, 11/01/05 A 985,509
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Retailers - 1.0%
950,000 Meyer (Fred), Inc.
7.38%, 03/01/05 Baa 962,756
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Transportation - 1.0%
1,000,000 Interpool, Inc.
7.35%, 08/01/07 Ba 941,873
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Computers & Information - 0.9%
1,000,000 International Business Machines Corp.
6.50%, 01/15/28 A 923,778
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Insurance - 0.8%
800,000 Conseco Finance Trust III
8.80%, 04/01/27 Ba 734,537
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Total Corporate Notes
and Bonds 67,836,832
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(Cost $66,881,382)
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Allmerica Securities Trust
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS, Continued . June 30, 1999 (Unaudited)
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Value
Par Value Moody's Ratings (Note 2)
<C> <S> <C> <C>
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U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 14.1%
U.S. Treasury Bonds - 9.5%
$3,300,000 7.13%, 02/15/23 Aaa $3,645,470
5,150,000 7.25%, 05/15/16 Aaa 5,652,125
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9,297,595
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U.S. Treasury Notes - 4.6%
375,000 5.38%, 02/15/01 Aaa 374,297
800,000 5.63%, 02/28/01 Aaa 802,000
425,000 5.88%, 02/15/04 Aaa 427,258
570,000 6.88%, 05/15/06 Aaa 600,103
2,165,000 7.00%, 07/15/06 Aaa 2,293,547
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4,497,205
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Total U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $13,939,607) 13,794,800
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ASSET-BACKED AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 8.8%
1,000,000 American Airlines, Inc., Pass-
Through Trust, Series 1991-C2
9.73%, 09/29/14 A 1,165,980
1,000,000 BankBoston RV Asset Backed Trust,
Series 1997-1, Class A8
6.54%, 02/15/09 Aaa 1,004,260
220,794 Barnett Auto Trust, Series
1997-A, Class A-3
6.03%, 11/15/01 Aaa 221,357
968,052 Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette
Commercial Mortgage Corp. Series
1998-CF2, Class A1A
5.88%, 11/12/31 Aaa 934,509
729,041 First Plus Home Loan Trust, Series
1996-2, Class A5
7.47%, 02/20/11 Aaa 730,229
1,000,000 First Security Auto Owner Trust,
Series 1999-1, Class A4, CMO
5.74%, 06/15/04 Aaa 985,090
526,804 Green Tree Financial Corp., Series
1995-A, Class A
7.25%, 07/15/05 Baa 523,638
441,634 Green Tree Recreation Equipment &
Consumer Trust Series 1997-B, Class
A1
6.55%, 07/15/28 (D) AAA 445,502
777,717 Jones (Edward D.) & Co., LP
7.95%, 04/15/06 (B) NR 801,663
498,371 Midland Cogeneration Venture, LP,
Series C-91
10.33%, 07/23/02 Baa 524,009
295,560 National Auto Finance, Series 1996-
1, Class A
6.33%, 12/21/02 Aaa 297,171
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Value
Par Value Moody's Ratings (Note 2)
<C> <S> <C> <C>
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$ 59,434 Resolution Trust Corp., Series 1995-
C1, Class A4C, CMO
6.85%, 02/25/27 Aaa $ 59,334
800,000 Valero Management Partnership, LP,
First Mortgage, Series J-12
10.02%, 03/15/07 (B) NR 800,000
60,577 Western Financial Grantor Trust,
Series1995-2, Class A2
7.10%, 07/01/00 Aaa 60,677
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Total Asset-Backed and Mortgage-
Backed Securities
(Cost $9,367,043) 8,553,419
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FOREIGN BONDS (C) - 4.5%
1,000,000 Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior
8.00%, 07/18/02 Ba 995,000
1,150,000 BCH Cayman Islands, Ltd., Yankee
Subordinated Note, Guaranteed
6.50%, 02/15/06 A 1,103,642
950,000 Republic of Colombia, Series E, MTN
(A)
8.66%, 10/07/16 Baa 781,157
1,000,000 St. George Bank, Ltd., Yankee
Debenture (A)
7.15%, 10/15/05 Baa 993,174
500,000 United Mexican States, Yankee
Emerging Market Notes
8.50%, 09/15/02 Ba 510,000
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Total Foreign Bonds
(Cost $4,395,464) 4,382,973
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Shares
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<C> <S> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.9%
910,135 SSgA Prime Money Market Fund NR 910,135
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Total Investment Company
(Cost $910,135) 910,135
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<S> <C>
Total Investments - 97.7% 95,478,159
(Cost $95,493,631)
Net Other Assets and Liabilities - 2.3% 2,214,755
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Total Net Assets - 100.0% $ 97,692,914
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(A) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of
1933. This security may be resold, in transactions exempt from registra-
tion, to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 1999, these securities
amounted to $7,171,851 or 7.34% of net assets.
(B) Restricted Security--Represents ownership in a private placement investment
which has not been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission
under the Securities Act of 1933. For additional information concerning
each restricted security, see Note 5.
(C) U.S. currency denominated.
(D) Standard & Poor's (S&P) credit ratings are used in the absence of a rating
by Moody's Investors, Inc.
CMO Collateralized Mortgage Obligation
MTN Medium Term Note
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Allmerica Securities Trust
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS, Continued . June 30, 1999 (Unaudited)
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At June 30, 1999, the value of the securities loaned amounted to $12,261,989.
The value of collateral amounted to $12,486,088 which consisted of cash equiva-
lents (Note 2).
The composition of ratings of both long-term and short-term debt holdings as a
percentage of total value of investments in securities is as follows:
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<CAPTION>
Moody's Ratings S&P Ratings
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Aaa 18.9% AAA 0.5%
A 15.2 BB 1.4
Baa 35.1
Ba 22.3
B 2.9
NR (Not Rated) 3.7
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98.1% 1.9%
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Federal Income Tax Information (see Note 2)
At June 30, 1999, the aggregate cost of investment securities for tax purposes
was $95,493,631. Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) aggregated
$(15,472), of which $2,099,589 related to appreciated investment securities and
$2,115,061 related to depreciated investment securities.
Other Information
For the six months ended June 30, 1999, the aggregated cost of purchases and
the proceeds of sales, other than from short-term investments, included
$14,690,470 and $12,998,358 from non-governmental issuers, respectively, and
$5,016,551 and $7,427,867 from Government and Agency issuers, respectively.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Allmerica Securities Trust
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES . June 30, 1999 (Unaudited)
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
ASSETS:
Investments:
Investments at cost............................................. $ 95,493,631
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)...................... (15,472)
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Total investments at value...................................... 95,478,159
Cash............................................................ 920
Receivable for investments sold................................. 246,232
Short-term investments held as collateral for securities
loaned......................................................... 12,486,088
Interest and dividend receivables............................... 2,135,413
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Total Assets.................................................... 110,346,812
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LIABILITIES:
Advisory fee payable............................................ 39,549
Trustees' fees and expenses payable............................. 7,183
Accrued expenses and other payables............................. 121,078
Collateral for securities loaned................................ 12,486,088
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Total Liabilities............................................... 12,653,898
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NET ASSETS....................................................... $ 97,692,914
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NET ASSETS consist of:
Par Value....................................................... $ 8,592,306
Paid-in capital................................................. 88,445,043
Undistributed (distribution in excess of) net investment
income......................................................... 119,014
Accumulated (distribution in excess of) net realized gain (loss)
on investments sold............................................ 552,023
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments....... (15,472)
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TOTAL NET ASSETS................................................. $ 97,692,914
============
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (10,000,000 authorized
shares with par value of $1.00)................................. 8,592,306
NET ASSET VALUE
Per share....................................................... $ 11.370
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MARKET VALUE (closing price on New York Stock Exchange)
Per share....................................................... $ 10.188
============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Allmerica Securities Trust
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS . For the Six Months Ended June 30, 1999 (Unaudited)
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME
Interest (including income on securities loaned of $1,030)....... $ 3,883,150
Dividends........................................................ 11,932
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Total investment income.......................................... 3,895,082
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EXPENSES
Investment advisory fees......................................... 246,480
Custodian and Fund accounting fees............................... 38,398
Transfer agent fees.............................................. 38,006
Legal fees....................................................... 2,240
Audit fees....................................................... 8,182
Trustees' fees and expenses...................................... 10,514
Reports to shareholders.......................................... 27,602
New York Stock Exchange fees..................................... 8,281
Miscellaneous.................................................... 611
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Total expenses................................................... 380,314
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME............................................. 3,514,768
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS:
Net realized gain (loss) on investments sold..................... 829,397
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of
investments..................................................... (5,984,493)
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NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS.................................... (5,155,096)
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS... $(1,640,328)
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</TABLE>
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months Ended
June 30, 1999 Year Ended
(Unaudited) December 31, 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
NET ASSETS at beginning of period.......... $102,770,164 $101,572,152
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income..................... 3,514,768 6,957,970
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
sold..................................... 829,397 948,514
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments............ (5,984,493) 423,141
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations................ (1,640,328) 8,329,625
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:
Net investment income..................... (3,436,922) (7,032,886)
Distributions in excess of net investment
income................................... -- (98,727)
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Total distributions...................... (3,436,922) (7,131,613)
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of
dividends................................ -- --
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Total increase (decrease) in net assets.. (5,077,250) 1,198,012
------------ ------------
NET ASSETS at end of year.................. $ 97,692,914 $102,770,164
============ ============
Undistributed (distribution in excess of)
net investment income..................... $ 119,014 $ 41,168
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</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Allmerica Securities Trust
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months Ended Year Ended December 31,
June 30, 1999 ----------------------------------------------
(Unaudited) 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Asset Value,
beginning of period.... $11.961 $ 11.821 $ 11.421 $11.694 $ 10.644 $11.773
------- -------- -------- ------- -------- -------
Income from Investment
Operations:
Net investment income.. 0.409 0.810 0.837 0.843 0.860 0.843
Net realized and
unrealized gain (loss)
on investments........ (0.600) 0.160 0.403 (0.256) 1.050 (1.122)
------- -------- -------- ------- -------- -------
Total from Investment
Operations: (0.191) 0.970 1.240 0.587 1.910 (0.279)
------- -------- -------- ------- -------- -------
Less Distributions:
Dividends from net
investment income..... (0.400) (0.819) (0.840) (0.860) (0.860) (0.850)
Distribution in excess
of net investment
income................ -- (0.011) -- -- -- --
------- -------- -------- ------- -------- -------
Total distributions.... (0.400) (0.830) (0.840) (0.860) (0.860) (0.850)
------- -------- -------- ------- -------- -------
Net increase (decrease)
in net asset value..... (0.591) 0.140 0.400 (0.273) 1.050 (1.129)
------- -------- -------- ------- -------- -------
Net Asset Value, end of
period................. $11.370 $ 11.961 $ 11.821 $11.421 $ 11.694 $10.644
======= ======== ======== ======= ======== =======
Market Value, end of
period................. $10.188 $ 11.125 $ 10.813 $10.250 $ 10.500 $ 9.375
======= ======== ======== ======= ======== =======
Total Return on Market
Value, end of period... (4.90)% 11.13% 14.07% 6.06% 21.71% (12.48)%
Ratios/Supplemental Data
Net Assets, end of
period (000's)......... $97,693 $102,770 $101,572 $98,135 $100,483 $91,458
Ratios to average net
assets:
Net investment income.. 7.07%* 6.78% 7.27% 7.44% 7.64% 7.59%
Operating expenses..... 0.76%* 0.73% 0.72% 0.75% 0.77% 0.78%
Management fee......... 0.50%* 0.49% 0.50% 0.50% 0.51% 0.50%
Portfolio turnover
rate.................. 20%** 25% 27% 47% 42% 42%
</TABLE>
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* Annualized
** Not Annualized
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Allmerica Securities Trust
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
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1.ORGANIZATION
Allmerica Securities Trust (the "Trust") was organized as a Massachusetts busi-
ness trust on June 30,1986, and is registered under the Investment Company Act
of 1940, as amended, as a diversified, closed-end management investment compa-
ny.
2.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions at
the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the
Trust in the preparation of its financial statements:
Security Valuation: Corporate debt securities and debt securities of the U.S.
Government and its agencies (other than short-term investments) are valued by
an independent pricing service approved by the Board of Trustees which utilizes
market quotations and transactions, quotations from dealers and various rela-
tionships among securities in determining value. If not valued by a pricing
service, such securities are valued at prices obtained from independent bro-
kers. Investments with prices that cannot be readily obtained are carried at
fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures
established by and under the supervision of the Board of Trustees. Short-term
investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost.
Security Transactions and Investment Income: Security transactions are recorded
as of the trade date. Gains and losses on investments sold are determined on
the basis of identified cost. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis
and consists of interest accrued and, if applicable, accretion of discount
earned on zero coupon bonds, original issue discount bonds, stepped-coupon
bonds and payment in kind bonds. Dividend income is recorded on ex-dividend
date.
Federal Taxes: The Trust intends to continue to qualify as a "regulated invest-
ment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended. By so qualifying, the Trust will not be subject to Federal income
taxes to the extent that it distributes all of its taxable income and net real-
ized gains, if any, for its fiscal year. In addition, by distributing during
each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital
gains and certain other amounts, if any, the Trust will not be subject to Fed-
eral excise tax. Therefore, no Federal income tax provision is required.
Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends to shareholders resulting from net
investment income are recorded on ex-dividend date and paid quarterly. Net
realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income and
capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regu-
lations which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles. These
differences are primarily due to differing treatment for paydown gains/losses
on certain securities, market discounts, and losses deferred due to wash sales.
Any taxable income or gain remaining at fiscal year end is distributed in the
following year.
Securities Lending: The Trust is using Investors Bank & Trust Company ("Invest-
ors Bank & Trust") as its lending agent to loan securities to brokers in
exchange for negotiated lenders' fees. These fees are included in interest
income on the Statement of Operations. The Trust receives obligations of the
U.S. Government and its agencies, cash and/or cash equivalents and/or letters
of credit as collateral against the loaned securities, in an amount at least
equal to 102% of the market value of the loaned securities. This collateral
must be maintained at not less than 102% of the market value of the loaned
securities during the period of the loan. Information regarding the value of
the securities loaned and the value of the collateral at the period end is
included under the caption "Other Information" at the end of the Trust's Sched-
ule of Investments. Prior to April 1, 1999 Bankers Trust Company ("Bankers
Trust") was its agent.
Expenses: Most expenses of the Trust can be directly attributable to the Trust.
Expenses which cannot be directly attributable to the Trust are allocated based
upon relative net assets among the Trust and one other affiliated registered
investment company.
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Allmerica Securities Trust
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited), Continued
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3.INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES AND OTHER RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS.
Allmerica Asset Management, Inc. ("AAM"), a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of
Allmerica Financial Corporation ("Allmerica Financial"), serves as Investment
Adviser to the Trust. For these services, the Trust pays AAM aggregate monthly
compensation at the annual rate of (a) 3/10 of 1% of average net assets plus
(b) 2-1/2% of the amount of interest and dividend income.
To the extent that normal operating expenses of the Trust, excluding taxes,
interest, brokerage commissions and extraordinary expenses, but including the
investment advisory fee, exceed 1.50% of the first $30,000,000 of the Trust's
average weekly net assets, and 1.00% of any excess of such value over
$30,000,000, AAM will bear such excess expenses.
Effective April 1, 1999, AAM and the Trust have entered into an new Administra-
tion Services Agreement and the Trust has entered into a Custodian Agreement
with Investors Bank & Trust, whereby Investors Bank & Trust performs fund
administration, custodian and fund accounting services for the Trust. Investors
Bank & Trust is entitled to receive a fee for these services, in addition to
certain out-of-pocket expenses. AAM is solely responsible for the payment of
the administration fee and the Trust will pay the fees for the fund accounting
and custodian services to Investors Bank & Trust. Prior to April 1, 1999, First
Data Investor Services Group, Inc. performed fund administration and fund
accounting services for the Trust, and custodian services were performed by
Bankers Trust.
The Trust pays no salaries or compensation to any of its officers. Trustees who
are not directors, officers or employees of the Trust or the Investment Adviser
are reimbursed for their travel expenses in attending meetings of the Trustees
and receive fees for their services. Such amounts are paid by the Trust.
4.SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST
There are 10,000,000 shares of $1.00 par value common stock authorized. At June
30, 1999, First Allmerica Financial Life Insurance Company, a direct, wholly-
owned subsidiary of Allmerica Financial, the Trustees, and the officers of the
Trust owned in the aggregate 101,059 shares of beneficial interest.
5.RESTRICTED SECURITIES
At June 30, 1999, the Trust owned the following restricted securities consti-
tuting 2.65% of net assets which may not be publicly sold without registration
under the Securities Act of 1933. The Trust would bear the registration costs
in connection with the disposition of restricted securities held in the portfo-
lio. The Trust does not have the right to demand that such securities be regis-
tered. The value of these securities is determined by valuations supplied by a
pricing service or brokers or , if not available, in good faith by or at the
direction of the Trustees. Additional information on the restricted securities
is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Date of Par Cost at
Issuer Acquisition Amount Acquisition Value
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Delta Airlines, Inc. 12/12/91 $949,052 $ 960,248 $ 988,599
Jones (Edward D.) & Co., L.P. 05/06/94 777,717 777,717 801,663
Valero Management Partnership,
L.P. 03/04/87 800,000 800,000 800,000
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Total $2,537,965 $2,590,262
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</TABLE>
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Allmerica Securities Trust
OTHER INFORMATION
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YEAR 2000 (UNAUDITED): Some computer software cannot distinguish between dates
in the year 2000 and dates in the year 1900 because of the way that dates are
encoded and calculated. The services provided to the Trust by the Investment
Adviser, Custodian and other external service providers depend on the proper
functioning of their computer software. Failure to correct or replace any non-
compliant software could adversely affect, among other things, the handling of
securities trades, the payment of interest and dividends, the pricing of the
Trust's securities and of the Trust's shares, and account services. The Trust
has requested information from its service providers with respect to their
plans to be Year 2000 compliant. The Trust has been advised by its service
providers that they either are Year 2000 compliant now, or expect to be compli-
ant prior to December 31, 1999. However, there can be no guarantee that the
Trust's operations will not be adversely affected by non-compliant computer
systems of its service providers or other third parties which interact with
such service providers. The Year 2000 problem could also have an adverse effect
on the issuers, including foreign issuers, whose securities are owned by the
Trust, potentially decreasing the value of such securities.
QUARTERLY DATA (Unaudited):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Net increase
Net Net realized and (decrease) in net
Investment Unrealized gains (losses) assets resulting
Income on investments from operations
Total ----------------- ------------------------- --------------------
Quarterly Investment Per Per
Period Income Amount Share Amount Per Share Amount Share
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1996
03/31/96 $2,005,042 $1,816,051 $0.211 $(3,493,629) $(0.406) $(1,677,578) $(0.195)
06/30/96 1,997,565 1,859,532 0.217 (856,366) (0.100) 1,003,166 0.117
09/30/96 1,996,408 1,795,479 0.209 467,738 0.054 2,263,217 0.263
12/31/96 1,977,684 1,771,031 0.206 1,682,287 0.196 3,453,318 0.402
1997
03/31/97 1,985,192 1,767,212 0.205 (1,936,148) (0.224) (168,936) (0.019)
06/30/97 1,990,451 1,828,065 0.213 1,985,637 0.231 3,813,702 0.444
09/30/97 1,968,825 1,792,484 0.209 2,067,555 0.241 3,860,039 0.450
12/31/97 1,965,209 1,807,165 0.210 1,342,248 0.155 3,149,413 0.365
1998
03/31/98 1,925,568 1,767,120 0.205 440,123 0.051 2,207,243 0.256
06/30/98 1,944,939 1,733,494 0.202 1,077,765 0.126 2,811,259 0.328
09/30/98 1,927,559 1,738,387 0.203 1,253,393 0.146 2,991,780 0.349
12/31/98 1,910,356 1,718,969 0.200 (1,399,626) (0.163) 319,343 0.037
1999
03/31/99 1,919,560 1,729,221 0.201 (2,392,904) (0.278) (663,683) (0.077)
06/30/99 1,975,522 1,785,547 0.208 (2,762,192) (0.322) (976,645) (0.114)
</TABLE>
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Allmerica Securities Trust
REGULATORY DISCLOSURES (Unaudited)
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The performance data quoted represents past performance and the investment
return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an invest-
or's shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
This report is authorized for distribution to existing shareholders of
Allmerica Securities Trust.
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
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Automatic Dividend Investment Plan: As a shareholder, you may participate in
the Trust's Automatic Dividend Investment Plan. Under the plan, dividends and
other distributions are automatically invested in additional full and frac-
tional shares of the Trust to be held on deposit in your account. Such divi-
dends and other distributions are invested at the net asset value if lower than
market price plus brokerage commission or, if higher, at the market price plus
brokerage commission. You will receive a statement after each cash payment date
for a dividend or other distribution that will show the details of the transac-
tion and the status of your account. You may terminate or rejoin at any time.
Cash Investment Plan: The cash investment plan provides a systematic, conve-
nient and inexpensive means to increase your investment in the Trust by putting
your cash to work. The plan permits you to invest amounts ranging from $25 to
$1,000 in any one month to purchase additional shares of the Trust. Regular
monthly investment is not required.
Your funds are consolidated with funds of other participants to purchase
shares. Shares are purchased in bulk and you realize the commission savings.
You pay only a service charge of $1.00 per transaction and your proportionate
share of the brokerage commission.
Your account will be credited with full and fractional shares purchased. Fol-
lowing each investment, you will receive a statement showing the details of the
transaction and the current status of the account. The plan is voluntary and
you may terminate at any time.
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Allmerica Trust Company, N.A. . Allmerica Investments, Inc. . Allmerica
Investment Management Company, Inc.
The Hanover Insurance Company . AMGRO, Inc. . Allmerica Financial
Alliance Insurance Company
Allmerica Asset Management, Inc. . Allmerica Financial Benefit Insurance
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