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40 ACT FILE NO. 811-2271
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM S-6
For Registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of Securities of Unit
Investment Trusts Registered on Form N-8B-2.
A. Exact Name of Trust: NUVEEN TAX-EXEMPT UNIT TRUST, SERIES 830
B. Name of Depositor: JOHN NUVEEN & CO. INCORPORATED
C. Complete address of Depositor's principal executive offices:
333 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
D. Name and complete address of agents for service:
JOHN NUVEEN & CO. INCORPORATED
Attn: James J. Wesolowski
333 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
CHAPMAN AND CUTLER
Attn: Eric F. Fess
111 West Monroe Street
Chicago, Illinois 60603
It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box)
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_____ immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)
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_____ on (date) pursuant to paragraph (b) of rule 485
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_____ 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)
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_____ on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a) of rule (485 or 486)
E. Title and amount of securities being registered: An indefinite number of
Units pursuant to Rule 24f-2 promulgated under the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended.
F. Proposed maximum offering price to the public of the securities being
registered: Indefinite
G. Amount of filing fee: $500 (as required by Rule 24f-2)
H. Approximate date of proposed sale to the public:
As soon as practicable after the effective
date of the registration statement
- ----- Check box if it is proposed that this filing will become effective
- ----- on (Date) at (Time) pursuant to Rule 487.
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The registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or
dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant
shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this
Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with
Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the Registration
Statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting
pursuant to said Section 8(a) may determine.
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MAY 11, 1995
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION
NUVEEN Tax-Exempt Unit Trusts
PROSPECTUS -- PART II
DATED
- -------, 1995
THIS PART II OF THE PROSPECTUS MAY NOT BE DISTRIBUTED UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY PART
I. BOTH PARTS OF THIS PROSPECTUS SHOULD BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
FURTHER DETAIL REGARDING CERTAIN OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE PROSPECTUS
MAY BE OBTAINED WITHIN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS OF WRITTEN OR TELEPHONIC REQUEST TO
THE TRUSTEE, THE ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF WHICH ARE SET FORTH IN "OTHER
INFORMATION--SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION."
INTEREST INCOME TO A TRUST AND TO UNITHOLDERS, IN THE OPINION OF COUNSEL, UNDER
EXISTING LAW IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX. CAPITAL GAINS, IF ANY, ARE
SUBJECT TO TAX. IN ADDITION, INTEREST INCOME OF STATE TRUSTS IS, IN THE OPINION
OF COUNSEL, EXEMPT, TO THE EXTENT INDICATED, FROM STATE AND LOCAL TAXES.
INTEREST INCOME OF ANY TRUST OTHER THAN A STATE TRUST MAY BE SUBJECT TO STATE
AND LOCAL TAXES.
CURRENTLY OFFERED AT PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE PLUS INTEREST ACCRUED TO THE DATE OF
SETTLEMENT. MINIMUM PURCHASE--EITHER $5,000 OR 50 UNITS, WHICHEVER IS LESS.
THIS NUVEEN TAX-EXEMPT UNIT TRUST SERIES consists of the underlying separate
unit investment trust set forth in Part I to this Prospectus. Each Trust
initially consists of delivery statements relating to contracts to purchase
Bonds and, thereafter, will consist of a diversified portfolio of obligations
issued by or on behalf of states and territories of the United States and
authorities and political subdivisions thereof (see "Schedule of Investments"
appearing in Part I of this Prospectus ). All obligations in each Traditional
Trust are rated in the category "A" or better by Standard & Poor's Corporation
or Moody's Investors Service, Inc. on the Date of Deposit. All obligations in
each Insured Trust are covered by policies of insurance obtained from the MBIA
Insurance Corporation guaranteeing payment of principal and interest when due.
All such policies of insurance remain effective so long as the obligations are
outstanding. As a result of such insurance, the Bonds in each portfolio of the
Insured Trusts have received a rating of "Aaa" by Moody's Investors Service,
Inc. and the Bonds in the Insured Trusts and the Units of each such Trust have
received a rating of "AAA" by Standard & Poor's Corporation. INSURANCE RELATES
ONLY TO THE BONDS IN THE INSURED TRUSTS AND NOT TO THE UNITS OFFERED HEREBY OR
TO THEIR MARKET VALUE. (See "WHY AND HOW ARE THE BONDS INSURED?")
THE OBJECTIVES of a Trust are tax-exempt income and conservation of capital
through a diversified investment in tax-exempt Bonds. The payment of interest
and the preservation of principal are, of course, dependent upon the continuing
ability of the issuers of Bonds and of any insurer thereof to meet their
obligations thereunder. There is no guarantee that a Trust's objectives will be
achieved. (See "RISK FACTORS".)
DISTRIBUTIONS of interest received by a Trust will be made semi-annually unless
the Unitholder elects to receive them monthly or quarterly. (See "WHEN ARE
DISTRIBUTIONS MADE TO UNITHOLDERS?") Distribution of funds in the Principal
Account, if any, will ordinarily be made semi-annually.
FOR ESTIMATED LONG TERM RETURNS AND ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURNS to Unitholders in
each Trust on the business day prior to the Date of Deposit. (See Part I of this
Prospectus and "WHAT ARE ESTIMATED LONG TERM RETURN AND ESTIMATED CURRENT
RETURN?")
THE PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE per Unit of each Trust during the initial offering
period is equal to a pro rata share of the OFFERING prices of the Bonds in such
Trust's portfolio plus a sales charge of up to 4.90% of the Public Offering
Price (equivalent to 5.152% of the net amount invested); the sales charge is
somewhat lower on Trusts with lesser average maturities. (See "HOW IS THE PUBLIC
OFFERING PRICE DETERMINED?") The Secondary Market Public Offering Price per Unit
for each Trust will be equal to a pro rata share of the sum of BID prices of the
Bonds in such Trust plus the sales charges determined based on the number of
years remaining to the maturity of each Bond. Accrued interest from the
preceding Record Date to, but not including, the settlement date (normally five
business days after purchase) is added to the Public Offering Price. The sales
charge is reduced on a graduated scale for sales involving at least $50,000 or
500 Units and will be applied on whichever basis is more favorable to the
purchaser. (See "HOW IS THE PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE DETERMINED?")
A UNITHOLDER MAY REDEEM UNITS at the office of the Trustee, United States Trust
Company of New York, at prices based upon the BID prices of the Bonds. The price
received upon redemption may be more or less than the amount paid by
Unitholders, depending upon the value of the Bonds on the date of tender for
redemption. (See "HOW UNITS MAY BE REDEEMED WITHOUT CHARGE?") The Sponsor,
although not required to do so, intends to make a secondary market for the Units
of the Trusts at prices based upon the BID prices of the Bonds in the respective
Trusts. (See "MARKET FOR UNITS".) RETAIN BOTH PART I AND PART II OF THIS
PROSPECTUS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
RISK FACTORS. An investment in a Trust should be made with an understanding of
the risks associated therewith, including, among other factors, the inability of
the issuer or an insurer to pay the principal of or interest on a bond when due,
volatile interest rates, early call provisions, and changes to the tax status of
the Bonds. See Part I of this Prospectus and "RISK FACTORS."
UNITS OF THE TRUST ARE NOT DEPOSITS OR OBLIGATIONS OF, OR GUARANTEED OR ENDORSED
BY, ANY BANK AND ARE NOT FEDERALLY INSURED OR OTHERWISE PROTECTED BY THE FEDERAL
DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, THE FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD OR ANY OTHER AGENCY AND
INVOLVE INVESTMENT RISK, INCLUDING THE POSSIBLE LOSS OF PRINCIPAL.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE
ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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NUVEEN Tax-Exempt Unit Trusts
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WHAT IS THE NUVEEN TAX-EXEMPT TRUST? 3
WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE TRUSTS? 3
SUMMARY OF PORTFOLIOS 4
RISK FACTORS 4
COMPOSITION OF TRUSTS 6
WHY AND HOW ARE THE BONDS INSURED? 8
HOW IS THE PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE DETERMINED? 9
MARKET FOR UNITS 11
WHAT IS ACCRUED INTEREST? 12
WHAT ARE ESTIMATED LONG TERM RETURN AND ESTIMATED
CURRENT RETURN? 12
HOW WAS THE PRICE OF THE BONDS DETERMINED AT THE
DATE
OF DEPOSIT? 13
WHAT IS THE TAX STATUS OF UNITHOLDERS? 14
WHAT ARE NORMAL TRUST OPERATING EXPENSES? 16
WHEN ARE DISTRIBUTIONS MADE TO UNITHOLDERS? 17
ACCUMULATION PLAN 18
HOW DETAILED ARE REPORTS TO UNITHOLDERS? 19
UNIT VALUE AND EVALUATION 20
HOW UNITS OF THE TRUSTS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO THE
PUBLIC 20
OWNERSHIP AND TRANSFER OF UNITS 21
HOW UNITS MAY BE REDEEMED WITHOUT CHARGE 22
HOW UNITS MAY BE PURCHASED BY THE SPONSOR 23
HOW BONDS MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE TRUSTS 23
INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRUSTEE 24
INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPONSOR 25
OTHER INFORMATION 25
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WHAT IS THE NUVEEN TAX-EXEMPT UNIT TRUST?
This Series of the Nuveen Tax-Exempt Unit Trust is one of a series of separate
but similar investment companies created by the Sponsor, each of which is
designated by a different Series number. This Series consists of the underlying
separate unit investment trusts, combined under one trust indenture and
agreement, as set forth in Part I of this Prospectus. The various trusts are
collectively referred to herein as the "Trusts"; the trusts in which few or none
of the Bonds are insured are sometimes referred to as the "Traditional Trusts",
the trusts in which all of the Bonds are insured as described herein are
sometimes referred to as the "Insured Trusts", and the state trusts (both
Traditional and Insured) are sometimes referred to as the "State Trusts." This
Series was created under the laws of the State of New York pursuant to a Trust
Indenture and Agreement dated the Date of Deposit (the "Indenture") between John
Nuveen & Co. Incorporated (the "Sponsor") and United States Trust Company of New
York (the "Trustee").
The Sponsor has deposited with the Trustee delivery statements relating to
contracts for the purchase of municipal debt obligations together with funds
represented by an irrevocable letter of credit issued by a major commercial bank
in the amount, including accrued interest, required for their purchase (or the
obligations themselves) (the "Bonds"). See "Schedules of Investments" in Part I
of this Prospectus, for a description of the Securities deposited in a Trust.
See "SUMMARY OF PORTFOLIOS" and "RISK FACTORS" for a discussion of zero coupon
bonds and stripped obligations included in the Trusts, if any. Some of the
delivery statements may relate to contracts for the purchase of "when issued" or
other Bonds with delivery dates after the date of settlement for a purchase made
on the Date of Deposit. See the "Schedules of Investments" in Part I of this
Prospectus and "COMPOSITION OF TRUSTS". For a discussion of the Sponsor's
obligations in the event of a failure of any contract for the purchase of any of
the Bonds and its limited right to substitute other bonds to replace any failed
contract, see "COMPOSITION OF TRUSTS."
Payment of interest on the Bonds in each Insured Trust, and of principal at
maturity, is guaranteed under policies of insurance obtained by the Sponsor or
by the issuers of the Bonds. (See "WHY AND HOW ARE THE BONDS INSURED?") AS A
GENERAL MATTER, NEITHER THE ISSUER NOR THE SPONSOR HAS OBTAINED INSURANCE WITH
RESPECT TO THE BONDS IN ANY TRADITIONAL TRUST.
The Trustee has delivered to the Sponsor registered Units which represent
ownership of the entire Series, and which are offered for sale by this
Prospectus. Each Unit of a Trust represents a fractional undivided interest in
the principal and net income of such Trust in the ratio set forth in "Essential
Information" in Part I of this Prospectus. Units may only be sold in states in
which they are registered. To the extent that any Units of any Trust are
redeemed by the Trustee, the aggregate value of the Trust's assets will decrease
by the amount paid to the redeeming Unitholder, but the fractional undivided
interest of each unredeemed Unit in such Trust will increase proportionately.
The Sponsor will initially, and from time to time thereafter, hold Units in
connection with their offering.
WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE TRUSTS?
The objectives of the Trusts are income exempt from Federal income tax and, in
the case of State Trusts, where applicable, state income and intangibles taxes,
and conservation of capital, through an investment in obligations issued by or
on behalf of states and territories of the United States and authorities and
political subdivisions thereof, the interest on which is, in the opinion of
recognized bond counsel to the issuing governmental authorities, exempt from
Federal income tax under existing law and certain state income tax and
intangibles taxes, if any, for purchasers who qualify as residents of that State
in which Bonds are issued. Insurance guaranteeing the timely payment, when due,
of all principal and interest on the Bonds in each Insured Trust has been
obtained by the Sponsor or by the issuers of such Bonds from MBIA Insurance
Corporation, and as a result of such insurance the obligations in the Insured
Trusts are rated "Aaa" by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and "AAA" by Standard
& Poor's Ratings Group. (See "WHY AND HOW ARE THE BONDS INSURED?") All
obligations in each Traditional Trust are rated in the category "A" or better
(SP-1 or MIG 2 or better in the case of short term obligations included in a
Short Term Traditional Trust) by Standard & Poor's Ratings Group or Moody's
Investors Service, Inc. (including provisional or conditional ratings). In
addition, certain Bonds in certain Traditional Trusts may be covered by
insurance guaranteeing the timely payment, when due, of all principal and
interest. There is, of course, no guarantee that the Trusts' objectives will be
achieved. For a comparison of net after-tax return for
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various tax brackets see the "TAXABLE EQUIVALENT ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN
TABLES" included in the Appendices to the Information Supplement of this
Prospectus.
SUMMARY OF PORTFOLIOS
In selecting Bonds for the respective Trusts, the following factors, among
others, were considered: (i) the Standard & Poor's Corporation rating of the
Bonds or the Moody's Investors Service, Inc. rating of the Bonds (see "WHAT ARE
THE OBJECTIVES OF THE TRUSTS?" for a description of minimum rating standards),
(ii) the prices of the Bonds relative to other bonds of comparable quality and
maturity, (iii) the diversification of Bonds as to purpose of issue and location
of issuer, (iv) the maturity dates of the Bonds, and (v) in the case of the
Insured Trusts only, the availability of MBIA Insurance Corporation insurance on
such Bonds. (See "WHY AND HOW ARE THE BONDS INSURED?")
RISK FACTORS
An investment in Units of any Trust should be made with an understanding of
the risks that such an investment may entail. Each Trust consists of fixed-rate
municipal debt obligations. As such, the value of the debt obligations and
therefore of the Units will decline with increases in interest rates. In
general, the longer the period until the maturity of a Bond, the more sensitive
its value will be to fluctuations in interest rates. The Sponsor cannot predict
the extent or timing of such fluctuations and, accordingly, their effect upon
the value of the debt obligations. Additional risk factors include the ability
of the issuer, or, if applicable, an insurer, to make payments of interest and
principal when due, "mandatory put" features, early call provisions and the
potential for changes in the tax status of the Bonds. As set forth in Part I of
this Prospectus, the Trusts may contain or be concentrated in one or more of the
types of bonds discussed below. The following paragraphs briefly discuss certain
circumstances which may adversely affect the ability of issuers of Bonds held in
the portfolio of a Trust to make payment of principal and interest thereon, and
which also therefore may adversely affect the ratings of such Bonds; with
respect to Insured Trusts, however, because of the insurance obtained by the
Sponsor or by the issuers of the Bonds, such changes should not adversely affect
an Insured Trust's receipt of principal and interest, the Standard & Poor's AAA
or Moody's Aaa ratings of the Bonds in the Insured Trust portfolio, or the
Standard & Poor's AAA rating of the Units of each such Insured Trust. The Bonds
described below may be subject to special or extraordinary redemption
provisions. For economic risks specific to the individual Trusts, see Part I of
this Prospectus and the Appendices to the Information Supplement of this
Prospectus.
Health Facility Obligations are obligations of issuers whose revenues are
derived from services provided by hospitals or other health care facilities,
including nursing homes. The ability of such issuers to make debt service
payments on these obligations is dependent on various factors, including
occupancy levels of the facility, demand for services, wages of employees,
overhead expenses, competition from other similar providers, government
regulation, the cost of malpractice insurance, and the degree of governmental
financial assistance, including Medicare and Medicaid.
Housing Obligations are obligations of issuers whose revenues are primarily
derived from mortgage loans on single family residences or housing projects for
low to moderate income families. Housing obligations are generally prepayable at
any time and therefore their average life will ordinarily be less than their
stated maturities. The ability of such issuers to make debt service payments on
these obligations is dependent on various factors, including occupancy levels,
rental income, mortgage default rates, taxes, operating expenses, governmental
regulations and the appropriation of subsidies.
Industrial Revenue Obligations are industrial revenue bonds ("IRBs"),
including pollution control revenue bonds, which are tax-exempt securities
issued by states, municipalities, public authorities or similar entities to
finance the cost of acquiring, constructing or improving various industrial
projects. Debt service payment on IRBs is dependent upon various factors,
including the creditworthiness of the corporate operator of the project and, if
applicable, corporate guarantor, revenues generated from the project, expenses
associated with the project and regulatory and environmental restrictions.
Electric Utility Obligations are obligations of issuers whose revenues are
primarily derived from the sale of electric energy. The ability of such issuers
to make debt service payments on these obligations is dependent on various
factors, including the rates for electricity, the demand for electricity, the
degree of competition, governmental regulation, overhead expenses and variable
costs, such as fuel.
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Transportation Facility Revenue Bonds are obligations of issuers which are
payable from and secured by revenues derived from the ownership and operation of
airports, highway public transit systems and ports. The ability of issuers to
make debt service payments on airport obligations is dependent on the capability
of airlines to meet their obligations under use agreements. Due to increased
competition, deregulation, increased fuel costs and other factors, many airlines
may have difficulty meeting their obligations under these use agreements. Bonds
that are secured primarily by the revenue collected by a public transit system
typically are additionally secured by a pledge of sales tax receipts collected
at the state or local level, or of other governmental financial assistance. The
revenue of issuers of transit system obligations will be affected by variations
in utilization, which in turn may be affected by the degree of local
governmental subsidization, competition from other forms of transportation, and
increased costs. Port authorities derive their revenues primarily from fees
imposed on ships using the facilities which may fluctuate depending on the local
economy and on competition from competing forms of transportation such as air,
rail and trucks. The revenues of issuers which derive their payments from
bridge, road or tunnel toll revenues could be adversely affected by increases in
fuel costs, competition from toll-free vehicular bridges and roads and
alternative modes of transportation.
Water and/or Sewerage Obligations are obligations of issuers whose revenues
are payable from user fees from the sale of water and/or sewerage services. The
problems of such issuers include the ability to obtain rate increases,
population declines, the limitations on operations and increased costs and
delays attributable to environmental considerations, the difficulties obtaining
new supplies of fresh water, the effect of conservation programs and in
"no-growth" zoning ordinances.
University and College Revenue Obligations are obligations of issuers whose
revenues are derived mainly from tuition, dormitory revenues, grants and
endowments. General problems of number of "college" age individuals, possible
inability to raise tuitions and fees, the uncertainty of continued receipt of
Federal grants and state funding, and government legislation or regulations
which may adversely affect the revenues or costs of such issuers.
Dedicated-Tax Supported Bonds are obligations of issuers which are payable
from and secured by tax revenues from a designated source, which revenues are
pledged to secure the bonds. The various types of Bonds described below differ
in structure and with respect to the rights of the bondholders to the underlying
property. Each type of dedicated-tax supported Bond has distinct risks, only
some of which are set forth below. One type of dedicated-tax supported Bond is
secured by the incremental tax received on either real property or on sales
within a specifically defined geographical area; such tax generally will not
provide bondholders with a lien on the underlying property or revenues. Another
type of dedicated-tax supported Bond is secured by a special tax levied on real
property within a defined geographical area in such a manner that the tax is
levied on those who benefit from the project; such bonds typically provide for a
statutory lien on the underlying property for unpaid taxes. A third type of
dedicated-tax supported Bond may be secured by a tax levied upon the
manufacture, sale or consumption of commodities or upon the license to pursue
certain occupations or upon corporate privileges within a taxing jurisdiction.
As to any of these types of Bonds, the ability of the designated revenues to
satisfy the interest and principal payments on such bonds may be affected by
changes in the local economy, the financial success of the enterprise
responsible for the payment of the taxes, the value of any property on which
taxes may be assessed and the ability to collect such taxes in a timely fashion.
Each of these factors will have a different affect on each distinct type of
dedicated-tax supported bonds.
Municipal Lease Bonds are obligations that are secured by lease payments of
a governmental entity and are normally subject to annual budget appropriations
of the leasing governmental entity. A governmental entity that enters into such
a lease agreement cannot obligate future governments to appropriate for and make
lease payments but covenants to take such action as is necessary to include any
lease payments due in its budgets and to make the appropriations therefor. A
governmental entity's failure to appropriate for and to make payments under its
lease obligation could result in insufficient funds available for payment of the
obligations secured thereby.
Original Issue Discount Bonds and Stripped Obligations are bonds which were
issued with nominal interest rates less than the rates then offered by
comparable securities and as a consequence were originally sold at a discount
from their face, or par, values. In a stable interest rate environment, the
market value of an original issue discount bond would tend to increase more
slowly in early years and in greater increments as the bond approached maturity.
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Certain of the original issue discount bonds in a Trust may be zero coupon
bonds. Zero coupon bonds do not provide for the payment of any current interest;
the buyer receives only the right to receive a final payment of the face amount
of the bond at its maturity. Zero coupon bonds are subject to substantially
greater price fluctuations during periods of changing market interest rates than
are securities of comparable quality that pay interest currently.
Original issue discount bonds, including zero coupon bonds, may be subject
to redemption at prices based on the issue price plus the amount of original
issue discount accreted to redemption (the "accreted value") plus, if
applicable, some premium. Pursuant to such call provisions an original issue
discount bond may be called prior to its maturity date at a price less than its
face value. See the "Schedules of Investments" for more information about the
call provisions of portfolio Bonds.
Certain of the Bonds in a Trust may be stripped obligations, which represent
evidences of ownership with respect to either the principal amount of or a
payment of interest on a tax-exempt obligation ("Stripped Obligations"). Each
Stripped Obligation has been purchased at a discount from the amount payable at
maturity. A Stripped Obligation therefore has economic characteristics similar
to zero coupon bonds, as described above.
Unitholders should consult their own tax advisers with respect to the state
and local tax consequences of owning original issue discount bonds or Stripped
Obligations. Under applicable provisions governing determination of state and
local taxes, interest on original issue discount bonds or Stripped Obligations
may be deemed to be received in the year of accrual even though there is no
corresponding cash payment.
Certain bonds may carry a "mandatory put" (also referred to as a "mandatory
tender" or "mandatory repurchase") feature pursuant to which the holder of such
bonds will receive payment of the full principal amount thereof on a stated date
prior to the maturity date unless such holder affirmatively acts to retain the
bond. The Trustee does not have the authority to act to retain Bonds with such
features; accordingly, it will receive payment of the full principal amount of
any such Bonds on the stated put date and such date is therefore treated as the
maturity date of such Bonds in selecting Bonds for the respective Trusts and for
purposes of calculating the average maturity of the Bonds in any Trust.
COMPOSITION OF TRUSTS
Each Trust initially consists of delivery statements relating to contracts to
purchase Bonds (or of such Bonds) as are listed under "Schedules of Investments"
in Part I of this Prospectus and, thereafter, of such Bonds as may continue to
be held from time to time (including certain securities deposited in the Trust
in substitution for Bonds not delivered to the Trust or in exchange or
substitution for Bonds upon certain refundings), together with accrued and
undistributed interest thereon and undistributed cash realized from the
disposition of Bonds.
"WHEN-ISSUED" AND "DELAYED DELIVERY" TRANSACTIONS. The contracts to
purchase Bonds delivered to the Trustee represent an obligation by issuers or
dealers to deliver Bonds to the Sponsor for deposit in the Trusts. Certain of
the contracts relate to Bonds which have not been issued as of the Date of
Deposit and which are commonly referred to as "when issued" or "when, as and if
issued" Bonds. Although the Sponsor believes it unlikely, if such Bonds, or
replacement bonds described below, are not acquired by a Trust or if their
delivery is delayed, the Estimated Current Returns and Estimated Long Term
Returns shown herein may be reduced. Certain of the contracts for the purchase
of Bonds provide for delivery dates after the date of settlement for purchases
made on the Date of Deposit. Interest on such "when issued" and "delayed
delivery" Bonds accrues to the benefit of Unitholders commencing with the first
settlement date for the Units. However, in the opinion of counsel, Unitholders
who purchase their Units prior to the date such Bonds are actually delivered to
the Trustee must reduce the tax basis of their Units for interest accruing on
such Bonds during the interval between their purchase of Units and the delivery
of the Bonds because such amounts constitute a return of principal. As a result
of such adjustment, the Estimated Current Returns set forth herein (which are
based on the Public Offering Price as of the business day prior to the Date of
Deposit) may be slightly lower than Unitholders will receive after the first
year, assuming the Portfolio does not change and estimated annual expense does
not vary from that set forth under "Essential Information" in Part I of this
Prospectus. Those Bonds in each Trust purchased with delivery dates after the
date of settlement for purchases made on the Date of Deposit are so noted in the
"Schedule of Investments" in Part I of this Prospectus.
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LIMITED REPLACEMENT OF CERTAIN BONDS. Neither the Sponsor nor the Trustee
shall be liable in any way for any default, failure or defect in any Bond. In
the event of a failure to deliver any Bond that has been purchased for a Trust
under a contract, including those Bonds purchased on a when, as and if issued
basis ("Failed Bonds"), the Sponsor is authorized under the Indenture to direct
the Trustee to acquire other specified Bonds ("Replacement Bonds") to make up
the original corpus of the Trust within 20 days after delivery of notice of the
failed contract and the cost to the Trust (exclusive of accrued interest) may
not exceed the amount of funds reserved for the purchase of the Failed Bonds.
The Replacement Bonds must satisfy the criteria previously described for the
Trusts and shall be substantially identical to the Failed Bonds they replace in
terms of (i) the exemption from federal and state taxation; (ii) maturity and;
(iii) cost to the Trust. In addition, Replacement Bonds shall not be "when, as
and if issued" Bonds. Whenever a Replacement Bond has been acquired for a Trust,
the Trustee shall, within five days after the delivery thereof, mail or deliver
a notice of such acquisition to all Unitholders of the Trust involved. Once the
original corpus of the Trust is acquired, the Trustee will have no power to vary
the investment of the Trust.
To the extent Replacement Bonds are not acquired, the Sponsor shall refund
to all Unitholders of the Trust involved the sales charge attributable to such
Failed Bonds not replaced, and the principal and accrued interest attributable
to such Bonds shall be distributed not more than 30 days after the determination
of such failure or at such earlier time as the Trustee in its sole discretion
deems to be in the interest of the Unitholders. Any such accrued interest paid
to Unitholders will be paid by the Sponsor and, accordingly, will not be treated
as tax-exempt income. In the event Failed Bonds in a Trust could not be
replaced, the Net Annual Interest Income per Unit for such Trust would be
reduced and the Estimated Current Return thereon might be lowered.
SALE, MATURITY AND REDEMPTION OF BONDS. Certain of the Bonds may from time
to time under certain circumstances be sold or redeemed or will mature in
accordance with their terms. The proceeds from such events will be used to pay
for Units redeemed or distributed to Unitholders and not reinvested;
accordingly, no assurance can be given that a Trust will retain for any length
of time its present size and composition.
All of the Bonds in each Trust are subject to being called or redeemed in
whole or in part prior to their stated maturities pursuant to the optional
redemption provisions described in the "Schedules of Investments" and in most
cases pursuant to sinking fund, special or extraordinary redemption provisions.
See the discussion of the various types of bond issues, above, for information
on the call provisions of such bonds, particularly single family mortgage
revenue bonds.
The exercise of redemption or call provisions will (except to the extent the
proceeds of the called Bonds are used to pay for Unit redemptions) result in the
distribution of principal and may result in a reduction in the amount of
subsequent interest distributions; it may also affect the current return on
Units of the Trust involved. The exercise of redemption or call provisions is
more likely to occur in situations where when the Bonds have an offering side
evaluation which represents a premium over par (as opposed to a discount from
par). (In the case of original issue discount bonds, such redemption is
generally to be made at the issue price plus the amount of original issue
discount accreted to the date of redemption; such price is referred to herein as
"accreted value"). Because Bonds may have been valued at prices above or below
par value or the then current accreted value at the time Units were purchased,
Unitholders may realize gain or loss upon the redemption of portfolio Bonds.
(See "WHAT IS THE TAX STATUS OF UNITHOLDERS?" and "WHEN ARE DISTRIBUTIONS MADE
TO UNITHOLDERS?" in Part II and the "Schedule of Investments" in Part I of this
Prospectus.)
CERTAIN TAX MATTERS; LITIGATION. Certain of the Bonds in each Trust
portfolio may be subject to continuing requirements such as the actual use of
bond proceeds, manner of operation of the project financed from bond proceeds or
rebate of excess earnings on bond proceeds that may affect the exemption of
interest on such Bonds from Federal income taxation. Although at the time of
issuance of each of the Bonds in each Trust an opinion of bond counsel was
rendered as to the exemption of interest on such obligations from Federal income
taxation, and the issuers covenanted to comply with all requirements necessary
to retain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds, there can be no assurance that the
respective issuers or other obligors on such obligations will fulfill the
various continuing requirements established upon issuance of the Bonds. A
failure to comply with such requirements may cause a determination that interest
on such obligations is subject to Federal income taxation, perhaps even
retroactively from the date of issuance of such Bonds, thereby reducing the
value of the Bonds and subjecting Unitholders to unanticipated tax liabilities.
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To the best knowledge of the Sponsor, there is no litigation pending as of
the Date of Deposit in respect of any Bonds which might reasonably be expected
to have a material adverse effect on any of the Trusts. It is possible that
after the Date of Deposit, litigation may be initiated with respect to Bonds in
any Trust. Any such litigation may affect the validity of such Bonds or the
tax-exempt nature of the interest thereon, but while the outcome of litigation
of such nature can never be entirely predicted, the opinions of bond counsel to
the issuer of each Bond on the date of issuance state that such Bonds were
validly issued and that the interest thereon is, to the extent indicated, exempt
from Federal income tax.
WHY AND HOW ARE THE BONDS INSURED?
Insurance guaranteeing the timely payment, when due, of all principal and
interest on the Bonds in each Insured Trust has been obtained by the Sponsor or
by the issuers or underwriters of Bonds from the MBIA Insurance Corporation (the
"Insurer"). Some of the Bonds in each Insured Trust may be covered by a policy
or policies of insurance obtained by the issuers or underwriters of the Bonds
from Municipal Bond Insurance Association (the "Association") or Bond Investors
Guaranty Insurance Company ("BIG"). The claims-paying ability of both the
Insurer and the Association was rated "AAA Prime Grade" by Standard & Poor's
Ratings Group. Moody's Investors Service rates all bond issuers insured by
either the Insurer or the Association "Aaa" and short-term loans "MIG1," both
designated to be of the highest quality. The Insurer has issued a policy or
policies of insurance covering each of the Bonds in the Insured Trusts, each
policy to remain in force until the payment in full of such Bonds and whether or
not the Bonds continue to be held by an Insured Trust. By the terms of each
policy the Insurer will unconditionally guarantee to the holders or owners of
the Bonds the payment, when due, required of the issuer of the Bonds of an
amount equal to the principal of and interest on the Bonds as such payments
shall become due but not be paid (except that in the event of any acceleration
of the due date of principal by reason of mandatory or optional redemption,
default or otherwise, the payments guaranteed will be made in such amounts and
at such times as would have been due had there not been an acceleration).
Insurance guaranteeing the timely payment, when due, of all principal and
interest on certain Bonds in a Traditional Trust may have been obtained by the
Sponsor, issuer or underwriter of the particular Bonds involved or by another
party. Such insurance, which provides coverage substantially the same as that
obtained with respect to Bonds in Insured Trusts as described above, is
effective so long as the insured Bond is outstanding and the insurer remains in
business. Insurance relates only to the particular Bond and not to the Units
offered hereby or to their market value. Insured Bonds have received a rating of
"Aaa" by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and/or "AAA" by Standard & Poor's
Ratings Group in recognition of such insurance.
If a Bond in a Traditional Trust is insured, the "Schedule of Investments"
appearing in Part I of this Prospectus will identify the insurer. The Sponsor to
date has purchased and presently intends to purchase insurance for Bonds in
Traditional Trusts exclusively from MBIA. There can be no assurance that any
insurer listed therein will be able to satisfy its commitments in the event
claims are made in the future. However, Standard & Poor's Ratings Group and/or
Moody's Investor's Service have rated the claims-paying ability of each insurer
"AAA" or "Aaa," respectively.
The Insurer is the principal operating subsidiary of MBIA, Inc., a New York
Stock Exchange listed company. MBIA, Inc. is not obligated to pay the debts of
or claims against the Insurer. The Insurer is a limited liability corporation
rather than a several liability association. The Insurer is domiciled in the
State of New York and licensed to do business in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands of the United States and the Territory of
Guam. The Insurer has one European branch in the Republic of France.
As of December 31, 1993 the Insurer had admitted assets of $3.1 billion
(audited), total liabilities of $2.1 billion (audited), and total capital and
surplus of $978 million (audited) determined in accordance with statutory
accounting practices prescribed or permitted by insurance regulatory
authorities. As of December 31, 1994, the Insurer had admitted assets of $3.4
billion (audited), total liabilities of $2.3 billion (audited), and total
capital and surplus of $1.1 billion (audited) determined in accordance with
statutory accounting practices prescribed or permitted by insurance regulatory
authorities.
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The Association is comprised of the five insurance companies set forth in
the following table, which provides certain unaudited financial information with
respect to each of the five insurance companies comprising the Association.
MUNICIPAL BOND INSURANCE ASSOCIATION
FIVE MEMBER COMPANIES ASSETS AND POLICYHOLDERS' SURPLUS (UNAUDITED)
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1994.
(000'S OMITTED)
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NEW YORK NEW YORK NEW YORK
STATUTORY STATUTORY POLICYHOLDERS
ASSETS LIABILITIES SURPLUS
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The AEtna Casualty & Surety Company........................................... $ 10,030,200 $ 8,275,300 $ 1,754,900
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company.............................................. 6,815,775 4,904,534 1,911,241
The Travelers Indemnity Company............................................... 10,295,359 8,515,392 1,779,967
CIGNA Property and Casualty Company (formerly AEtna Insurance Company)........ 5,112,251 4,842,235 270,016
The Continental Insurance Company............................................. 2,794,536 2,449,805 344,731
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Total................................................................. $ 35,048,121 $ 28,987,266 $ 6,060,855
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Insurance companies are subject to extensive regulation and supervision
where they do business by state insurance commissioners who regulate the
standards of solvency which must be maintained, the nature of and limitations on
investments, reports of financial condition, and requirements regarding reserves
for unearned premiums, losses and other matters. A significant portion of the
assets of insurance companies are required by law to be held in reserve against
potential claims on policies and is not available to general creditors. Although
the federal government does not regulate the business of insurance, federal
initiatives including pension regulation, controls on medical care costs,
minimum standards for no-fault automobile insurance, national health insurance,
tax law changes affecting life insurance companies and repeal of the antitrust
exemption for the insurance business can significantly impact the insurance
business.
The above ratings are not recommendations to buy, sell or hold the Bonds,
and such ratings may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the
rating agencies. Any downward revision or withdrawal of either or both ratings
may have an adverse effect on the market price of the Bonds. See the Information
Supplement--for further information concerning insurance.
Because the insurance on the Bonds, if any, will be effective so long as the
Bonds are outstanding, such insurance will be taken into account in determining
the market value of the Bonds and therefore some value attributable to such
insurance will be included in the value of the Units of the Insured Trusts. The
insurance does not, however, guarantee the market value of the Bonds or of the
Units.
HOW IS THE PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE DETERMINED?
The Public Offering Price of the Units of each Trust is equal to the Trustee's
determination of the aggregate OFFERING prices of the Bonds deposited therein
(minus any advancement to the principal account of the Trust made by the
Trustee) plus a sales charge set forth in "Essential Information" in Part I of
this Prospectus, in each case adding to the total thereof cash held by the
Trust, if any, and dividing the sum so obtained by the number of Units
outstanding in the Trust.
The sales charge applicable to quantity purchases is reduced on a graduated
scale for sales to any purchaser of at least $50,000 or 500 Units and will be
applied on whichever basis is more favorable to the purchaser. For purposes of
calculating the applicable sales charge, purchasers who have indicated their
intent to purchase a specified amount of Units of any Trust described herein in
the primary or secondary offering period or units of any other series of Nuveen
Tax-Exempt Unit Trusts in the primary or secondary offering period by executing
and delivering a letter of intent to the Sponsor, which letter of intent must be
in a form acceptable to the Sponsor and shall have a maximum duration of
thirteen months, will be eligible to receive a reduced sales charge according to
the following tables based on the amount of intended aggregate purchases as
expressed in the letter of intent. Due to administrative limitations and in
order to permit adequate tracking, the only secondary market purchases that will
be permitted to be applied toward the intended specified amount and that will
receive the corresponding
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reduced sales charge are those Units that are acquired through or from the
Sponsor. By establishing a letter of intent, a Unitholder agrees that the first
purchase of Units following the execution of such letter of intent will be at
least 5% of the total amount of the intended aggregate purchases expressed in
such Unitholder's letter of intent. Further, through the establishment of the
letter of intent, such Unitholder agrees that units representing 5% of the total
amount of the intended purchases will be held in escrow by United States Trust
Company of New York pending completion of these purchases. All distributions on
units held in escrow will be credited to such Unitholder's account. If total
purchases prior to the expiration of the letter of intent period equal or exceed
the amount specified in a Unitholder's letter of intent, the units held in
escrow will be transferred to such Unitholder's account. If the total purchases
are less than the amount specified, the Unitholder involved must pay the Sponsor
an amount equal to the difference between the amounts paid for these purchases
and the amounts which would have been paid if the higher sales charge had been
applied. If such Unitholder does not pay the additional amount within 20 days
after written request by the Sponsor or the Unitholder's securities
representative, the Sponsor will instruct the Trustee to redeem an appropriate
number of the escrowed units to meet the required payment. By establishing a
letter of intent, a Unitholder irrevocably appoints the Sponsor as attorney to
give instructions to redeem any or all of such Unitholder's escrowed units, with
full power of substitution in the premises. A Unitholder or his securities
representative must notify the Sponsor whenever such Unitholder makes a purchase
of Units that he wishes to be counted towards the intended amount. Sales charges
during the primary offering period are as follows:
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NATIONAL AND STATE LONG INTERMEDIATE
TRUSTS TRUSTS
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PERCENT PERCENT PERCENT PERCENT
OF OF NET OF OF NET
OFFERING AMOUNT OFFERING AMOUNT
NUMBER OF UNITS* PRICE INVESTED PRICE INVESTED
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- --------- ----------- ---------
Less than 500.................................................................... 4.90% 5.152% 4.25% 4.439%
500 but less than 1,000.......................................................... 4.75 4.987 4.15 4.330
1,000 but less than 2,500........................................................ 4.50 4.712 3.85 4.004
2,500 but less than 5,000........................................................ 4.25 4.439 3.60 3.734
5,000 but less than 10,000....................................................... 3.50 3.627 3.35 3.466
10,000 but less than 25,000...................................................... 3.00 3.093 3.00 3.093
25,000 but less than 50,000...................................................... 2.50 2.564 2.50 2.564
50,000 or more................................................................... 2.00 2.041 2.00 2.041
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INTERMEDIATE TRUSTS
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PERCENT PERCENT
OF OF NET
OFFERING AMOUNT
NUMBER OF UNITS* PRICE INVESTED
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ---------
Less than 500.................................................................... 3.90% 4.058%
500 but less than 1,000.......................................................... 3.70 3.842
1,000 but less than 2,500........................................................ 3.50 3.627
2,500 but less than 5,000........................................................ 3.25 3.359
5,000 but less than 10,000....................................................... 3.00 3.093
10,000 but less than 25,000...................................................... 2.75 2.828
25,000 but less than 50,000...................................................... 2.50 2.564
50,000 or more................................................................... 2.00 2.041
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SHORT INTERMEDIATE
TRUSTS SHORT TERM TRUSTS
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PERCENT PERCENT PERCENT PERCENT
OF OF NET OF OF NET
OFFERING AMOUNT OFFERING AMOUNT
NUMBER OF UNITS* PRICE INVESTED PRICE INVESTED
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- --------- ----------- ---------
Less than 500.................................................................... 3.00% 3.093% 2.50% 2.564%
500 but less than 1,000.......................................................... 2.80 2.881 2.30 2.354
1,000 but less than 2,500........................................................ 2.60 2.670 2.10 2.145
2,500 but less than 5,000........................................................ 2.35 2.407 1.85 1.885
5,000 but less than 10,000....................................................... 2.10 2.145 1.60 1.626
10,000 but less than 25,000...................................................... 1.85 1.885 1.35 1.368
25,000 but less than 50,000...................................................... 1.80 1.833 1.25 1.266
50,000 or more................................................................... 1.50 1.523 1.15 1.163
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NUMBER OF UNITS*
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Less than 500....................................................................
500 but less than 1,000..........................................................
1,000 but less than 2,500........................................................
2,500 but less than 5,000........................................................
5,000 but less than 10,000.......................................................
10,000 but less than 25,000......................................................
25,000 but less than 50,000......................................................
50,000 or more...................................................................
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*Breakpoint sales charges are computed both on a dollar basis and on the basis
of the number of Units purchased, using the equivalent of 500 Units to $50,000,
2,500 Units to $250,000 etc., and will be applied on that basis which is more
favorable to the purchaser.
For "secondary market" sales the Public Offering Price per Unit of each
Trust is determined by adding to the Trustee's determination of the BID price of
each Bond in the Trust a sales charge determined in accordance with the table
set forth in the Information Supplement to this Prospectus and is based upon the
number of years remaining to the maturity of each such Bond, adjusting the total
to reflect the amount of any cash held in or advanced to the principal account
of the Trust and dividing the result by the number of Units then outstanding.
Pursuant to the terms of the Indenture, the Trustee may terminate a Trust if
the net asset value of such Trust, as shown by any evaluation, is less than 20%
of the original principal amount of the Trust.
At all times while Units are being offered for sale, the Sponsor will
appraise or cause to be appraised daily the value of the underlying Bonds in
each Trust as of 4:00 p.m. eastern time on each day on which the New York Stock
Exchange (the "Exchange") is normally open and will adjust the Public Offering
Price of the Units commensurate
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with such appraisal. Such Public Offering Price will be effective for all orders
received by a dealer or the Sponsor at or prior to 4:00 p.m. eastern time on
each such day. Orders received after that time, or on a day when the Exchange is
closed for a scheduled holiday or weekend, will be held until the next
determination of price.
Accrued interest from the preceding Record Date to, but not including, the
settlement date of the transaction (three business days after purchase) will be
added to the Public Offering Price to determine the purchase price of Units. See
"WHAT IS ACCRUED INTEREST?".
The graduated sales charges set forth in the Information Supplement will
apply on all applicable purchases of Nuveen investment company securities on any
one day by the same purchaser in the amounts stated, and for this purpose
purchases of this Series will be aggregated with concurrent purchases of any
other Series or of shares of any open-end management investment company of which
the Sponsor is principal underwriter and with respect to the purchase of which a
sales charge is imposed. Purchases by or for the account of an individual and
his or her spouse and children under 21 years of age will be aggregated to
determine the applicable sales charge. The graduated sales charges are also
applicable to a trustee or other fiduciary purchasing securities for a single
trust estate or single fiduciary account. Units may be purchased at the Public
Offering Price without a sales charge by officers or directors and by bona fide,
full-time employees of Nuveen, Nuveen Advisory Corp., Nuveen Institutional
Advisory Corp. and The John Nuveen Company, including in each case these
individuals and their immediate family members (as defined above).
Units may be purchased in the primary or secondary market at the Public
Offering Price for non-breakpoint purchases minus the concession the Sponsor
typically allows to brokers and dealers for non-breakpoint purchases (see "HOW
UNITS OF THE TRUSTS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO THE PUBLIC") by (1) investors who
purchase Units through registered investment advisers, certified financial
planners and registered broker-dealers who in each case either charge periodic
fees for financial planning, investment advisory or asset management services,
or provide such services in connection with the establishment of an investment
account for which a comprehensive "wrap fee" charge is imposed, (2) bank trust
departments investing funds over which they exercise exclusive discretionary
investment authority and that are held in a fiduciary, agency, custodial or
similar capacity, (3) any person who for at least 90 days, has been an officer,
director or bona fide employee of any firm offering Units for sale to investors
or their immediate family members (as defined above) and (4) officers and
directors of bank holding companies that make Units available directly or
through subsidiaries or bank affiliates. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary in this Prospectus, such investors, bank trust departments, firm
employees and bank holding company officers and directors who purchase Units
through this program will not receive sales charge reductions for quantity
purchases.
The initial or primary Public Offering Price of the Units in each Trust is
based upon a pro rata share of the OFFERING prices per Unit of the Bonds in such
Trust plus the applicable sales charge. The secondary market Public Offering
Price of each Trust is based upon a pro rata share of the BID prices per Unit of
the Bonds in such Trust plus the applicable sales charge. The OFFERING prices of
Bonds in a Trust may be expected to average between 1/2% to 2% more than the BID
prices of such Bonds. The difference between the bid side evaluation and the
offering side evaluation of the Bonds in each Trust on the business day prior to
the Date of Deposit is shown in the discussion of each Trust portfolio.
Whether or not Units are being offered for sale, the Sponsor will determine
the aggregate value of each Trust as of 4:00 p.m. eastern time: (i) on each June
30 or December 31 (or, if such date is not a business day, the last business day
prior thereto), (ii) on any day on which a Unit is tendered for redemption (or
the next succeeding business day if the date of tender is a non-business day)
and (iii) at such other times as may be necessary. For this purpose, a "business
day" shall be any day on which the Exchange is normally open. (See "UNIT VALUE
AND EVALUATION.")
MARKET FOR UNITS
During the initial public offering period, the Sponsor intends to offer to
purchase Units of each Trust at a price equivalent to the pro rata share per
Unit of the OFFERING prices of the Bonds in such Trust (plus accrued interest).
Afterward, although it is not obligated to do so, the Sponsor intends to
maintain a secondary market for Units of each Trust at its own expense and
continuously to offer to purchase Units of each Trust at prices, subject to
change at any time, which are based upon the BID prices of Bonds in the
respective portfolios of the Trusts. UNITHOLDERS
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WHO WISH TO DISPOSE OF THEIR UNITS SHOULD INQUIRE OF THE TRUSTEE OR THEIR BROKER
AS TO THE CURRENT REDEMPTION PRICE. (See "HOW UNITS MAY BE REDEEMED WITHOUT
CHARGE.") In connection with its secondary marketmaking activities, the Sponsor
may from time to time enter into secondary market joint account agreements with
other brokers and dealers. Pursuant to such an agreement the Sponsor will
purchase Units from the broker or dealer at the bid price and will place the
Units into a joint account managed by the Sponsor; sales from the account will
be made in accordance with the then current prospectus and the Sponsor and the
broker or dealer will share profits and losses in the joint account in
accordance with the terms of their joint account agreement.
Certificates, if any, for Units are delivered to the purchaser as promptly
after the date of settlement (three business days after purchase) as the Trustee
can complete the mechanics of registration, normally within 48 hours after
registration instructions are received. Purchasers of Units to whom Certificates
are issued will be unable to exercise any right of redemption until they have
received their Certificates as tender of the Certificate, properly endorsed for
transfer. (See "HOW UNITS MAY BE REDEEMED WITHOUT CHARGE?")
WHAT IS ACCRUED INTEREST?
Accrued interest is the accumulation of unpaid interest on a bond from the last
day on which interest thereon was paid. Interest on Bonds in each Trust is
accounted for daily on an accrual basis. For this reason, the purchase price of
Units of a Trust will include not only the Public Offering Price but also the
proportionate share of accrued interest to the date of settlement. Accrued
interest does not include accrual of original issue discount on zero coupon
bonds, Stripped Obligations or other original issue discount bonds. Interest
accrues to the benefit of Unitholders commencing with the settlement date of
their purchase transaction.
In an effort to reduce the amount of accrued interest that investors would
have to pay in addition to the Public Offering Price, the Trustee has agreed to
advance to each Trust the amount of accrued interest due on the Bonds as of the
Date of Deposit (which has been designated the first Record Date for all plans
of distribution). This accrued interest will be paid to the Sponsor as the
holder of record of all Units on the Date of Deposit. Consequently, the amount
of accrued interest to be added to the Public Offering Price of Units will
include only accrued interest from the Date of Deposit to, but not including,
the date of settlement of the investor's purchase (five business days after
purchase), less any distributions from the related Interest Account. The Trustee
will recover its advancements (without interest or other cost to the Trusts)
from interest received on the Bonds deposited in each Trust.
The Trustee has no cash for distribution to Unitholders until it receives
interest payments on the Bonds in the Trusts. Since municipal bond interest is
accrued daily but paid only semi-annually, during the initial months of the
Trusts, the Interest Accounts, consisting of accrued but uncollected interest
and collected interest (cash), will be predominantly the uncollected accrued
interest that is not available for distribution. However, due to advances by the
Trustee, the Trustee will provide a first distribution between approximately 30
and 60 days after the Date of Deposit. Assuming each Trust retains its original
size and composition and expenses and fees remain the same, annual interest
collected and distributed will approximate the estimated Net Annual Interest
Income stated herein. However, the amount of accrued interest at any point in
time will be greater than the amount that the Trustee will have actually
received and distributed to the Unitholders. Therefore, there will always remain
an item of accrued interest that is included in the Purchase Price and the
redemption price of the Units.
Interest is accounted for daily and a proportionate share of accrued and
undistributed interest computed from the preceding Record Date is added to the
daily valuation of each Unit of each Trust. (See Part I of this Prospectus and
"WHEN ARE DISTRIBUTIONS MADE TO UNITHOLDERS?") As Bonds mature, or are redeemed
or sold, the accrued interest applicable to such bonds is collected and
subsequently distributed to Unitholders. Unitholders who sell or redeem all or a
portion of their Units will be paid their proportionate share of the remaining
accrued interest to, but not including, the third business day following the
date of sale or tender.
WHAT ARE ESTIMATED LONG TERM RETURN AND ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN?
The Estimated Long Term Return for each Trust is a measure of the return to the
investor earned over the estimated life of the Trust. The Estimated Long Term
Return represents an average of the yields to maturity (or call) of the Bonds in
the Trust's portfolio calculated in accordance with accepted bond practice and
adjusted to reflect expenses and sales charges. Under accepted bond practice,
tax-exempt bonds are customarily offered to investors on a "yield price" basis,
which involves computation of yield to maturity or to an earlier call date
(whichever produces the lower yield), and which takes into account not only the
interest payable on the bonds but
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also the amortization or accretion to a specified date of any premium over or
discount from the par (maturity) value in the bond's purchase price. In
calculating Estimated Long Term Return, the average yield for the Trust's
portfolio is derived by weighting each Bond's yield by the market value of the
Bond and by the amount of time remaining to the date to which the Bond is
priced. Once the average portfolio yield is computed, this figure is then
reduced to reflect estimated expenses and the effect of the maximum sales charge
paid by investors. The Estimated Long Term Return calculation does not take into
account the effect of a first distribution which may be less than a regular
distribution or may be paid at some point after 30 days (or a second
distribution which may be less than a normal distribution for Unitholders who
choose quarterly or semi-annual plans of distribution), and it also does not
take into account the difference in timing of payments to Unitholders who choose
quarterly or semi-annual plans of distribution, each of which will reduce the
return.
Estimated Current Return is computed by dividing the Net Annual Interest
Income per Unit by the Public Offering Price. In contrast to Estimated Long Term
Return, Estimated Current Return does not reflect the amortization of premium or
accretion of discount, if any, on the Bonds in the Trust's portfolio. Net Annual
Interest Income per Unit is calculated by dividing the annual interest income to
the Trust, less estimated expenses, by the number of Units outstanding.
Net Annual Interest Income per Unit, used to calculate Estimated Current
Return, will vary with changes in fees and expenses of the Trustee and the
Evaluator and with the redemption, maturity, exchange or sale of Bonds. A
Unitholder's actual return may vary significantly from the Estimated Long-Term
Return, based on their holding period, market interest rate changes, other
factors affecting the prices of individual bonds in the portfolio, and
differences between the expected remaining life of portfolio bonds and the
actual length of time that they remain in the Trust; such actual holding periods
may be reduced by termination of the Trust, as described in "AMENDMENT AND
TERMINATION OF INDENTURE." Since both the Estimated Current Return and the
Estimated Long Term Return quoted herein are based on the market value of the
underlying Bonds on the business day prior to the Date of Deposit, subsequent
calculations of these performance measures will reflect the then current market
value of the underlying Bonds and may be higher or lower. The Sponsor will
provide estimated cash flow information relating to a Trust without charge to
each potential investor in a Trust who receives this prospectus and makes an
oral or written request to the Sponsor for such information.
A portion of the monies received by a Trust may be treated, in the first
year only, as a return of principal due to the inclusion in the Trust portfolio
of "when-issued" or other Bonds having delivery dates after the date of
settlement for purchases made on the Date of Deposit. A consequence of this
treatment is that in the computation of Estimated Current Return for the first
year, such monies are excluded from Net Annual Interest Income and treated as an
adjustment to the Public Offering Price. (See "Essential Information" appearing
in Part I of this Prospectus, "COMPOSITION OF TRUSTS" and "WHAT IS THE TAX
STATUS OF UNITHOLDERS?")
A comparison of tax-free and equivalent taxable estimated current returns
with the returns on various taxable investments is one element to consider in
making an investment decision. The Sponsor may from time to time in its
advertising and sales materials compare the then current estimated returns on
the Trust and returns over specified periods on other similar Nuveen Trusts with
returns on taxable investments such as corporate or U.S. Government bonds, bank
CD's and money market accounts or money market funds, each of which has
investment characteristics that may differ from those of the Trust. U.S.
Government bonds, for example, are backed by the full faith and credit of the
U.S. Government and bank CD's and money market accounts are insured by an agency
of the federal government. Money market accounts and money market funds provide
stability of principal, but pay interest at rates that vary with the condition
of the short-term debt market. The investment characteristics of the Trust are
described more fully elsewhere in the Prospectus.
HOW WAS THE PRICE OF THE BONDS DETERMINED AT THE DATE OF DEPOSIT?
The prices at which the Bonds deposited in the Trusts would have been offered to
the public on the business day prior to the Date of Deposit were determined by
the Trustee on the basis of an evaluation of such Bonds prepared by Kenny S&P
Evaluation Services, a division of J. J. Kenny Co., Inc., a firm regularly
engaged in the business of evaluating, quoting or appraising comparable bonds.
With respect to Bonds in Insured Trusts and insured Bonds in Traditional Trusts,
Kenny S&P Evaluation Services, a division of J. J. Kenny Co., Inc., evaluated
the Bonds as so insured. (See "WHY AND HOW ARE THE BONDS INSURED?")
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The amount by which the Trustee's determination of the OFFERING PRICES of
the Bonds deposited in the Trusts was greater or less than the cost of such
Bonds to the Sponsor was PROFIT OR LOSS to the Sponsor exclusive of any
underwriting profit. (See Part I of this Prospectus.) The Sponsor also may
realize FURTHER PROFIT OR SUSTAIN FURTHER LOSS as a result of fluctuations in
the Public Offering Price of the Units. Cash, if any, made available to the
Sponsor prior to the settlement date for a purchase of Units, or prior to the
acquisition of all Portfolio securities by a Trust, may be available for use in
the Sponsor's business, and may be of benefit to the Sponsor.
WHAT IS THE TAX STATUS OF UNITHOLDERS?
At the respective times of issuance of the Bonds opinions relating to the
validity thereof and to the exemption of interest thereon from Federal income
tax were rendered by bond counsel to the respective issuing authorities. In
addition, with respect to State Trusts, where applicable, bond counsel to the
issuing authorities rendered opinions as to the exemption of interest on such
Bonds, when held by residents of the state in which the issuers of such Bonds
are located, from state income taxes and certain state or local intangibles and
local income taxes. For a discussion of the tax status of State Trusts see Part
I of this Prospectus. Neither the Sponsor nor its counsel have made any special
review for the Trusts of the proceedings relating to the issuance of the Bonds
or of the basis for the opinions rendered in connection therewith.
Taxpayers must disclose on their Federal tax returns the amount of
tax-exempt interest earned during the year. Federally tax-exempt income,
including income on Units of the Trusts, will be taken into consideration in
computing the portion, if any, of social security benefits received that will be
included in a taxpayer's gross income subject to the Federal income tax.
Gain realized on the sale or redemption of the Bonds by the Trustee or of a
Unit by a Unitholder is includable in gross income for Federal income tax
purposes, and may be includable in gross income for state tax purposes. (Such
gain does not include any amounts received in respect of accrued interest or
accrued original issue discount, if any.) A portion of a Unitholder's gain, to
the extent of accreted market discount, may be treated as ordinary income rather
than capital gain if the Bonds were purchased by a Trust at a market discount or
if the Unitholder purchased his or her Units at a market discount on or after
April 30, 1993. Market discount can arise based on the price the Trust pays for
the Bonds or the price a Unitholder pays for his or her Units.
In the opinion of Chapman and Cutler, Counsel to the Sponsor, under existing
law:
(1) the Trusts are not associations taxable as corporations for Federal
income tax purposes. Tax-exempt interest received by each of the Trusts
on Bonds deposited therein will retain its status as tax-exempt
interest, for Federal income tax purposes, when received by the Trusts
and when distributed to the Unitholders, except that the alternative
minimum tax and environmental tax (the "Superfund Tax") applicable to
corporate Unitholders may, in certain circumstances, include in the
amount on which such taxes are calculated a portion of the interest
income received by the Trust. See "CERTAIN TAX MATTERS APPLICABLE TO
CORPORATE UNITHOLDERS", below;
(2) each Unitholder of a Trust is considered to be the owner of a pro rata
portion of such Trust under Subpart E, subchapter J of Chapter 1 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code") and will have a taxable event
when the Trust disposes of a Bond or when the Unitholder redeems or
sells Units. Unitholders must reduce the tax basis of their Units for
their share of accrued interest received by the Trust, if any, on Bonds
delivered after the date the Unitholders pay for their Units and,
consequently, such Unitholders may have an increase in taxable gain or
reduction in capital loss upon the disposition of such Units. Gain or
loss upon the sale or redemption of Units is measured by comparing the
proceeds of such sale or redemption with the adjusted basis of the
Units. If the Trustee disposes of Bonds (whether by sale, payment at
maturity, redemption or otherwise), gain or loss is recognized to the
Unitholder. The amount of any such gain or loss is measured by comparing
the Unitholder's pro rata share of the total proceeds from such
disposition with the Unitholder's basis for his or her fractional
interest in the asset disposed of. In the case of a Unitholder who
purchases Units, such basis (before adjustment for earned original issue
discount and amortized bond premium, if any) is determined by
apportioning the cost of the Units among each of the Trust assets
ratably according to value as of the date of acquisition of the Units.
The tax cost
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reduction requirements of said Code relating to amortization of bond
premium may, under some circumstances, result in the Unitholder
realizing a taxable gain when his or her Units are sold or redeemed for
an amount equal to their original cost; and
(3) any amounts paid on defaulted Bonds held by the Trustee under policies
of insurance issued with respect to such Bonds will be excludable from
Federal gross income if, and to the same extent as, such interest would
have been so excludable if paid by the respective issuer provided that,
at the time such policies are purchased, the amounts paid for such
policies are reasonable, customary and consistent with the reasonable
expectation that the issuer of the bonds, rather than the insurer, will
pay debt service on the bonds. Paragraph (2) of this opinion is
accordingly applicable to policy proceeds representing maturing
interest.
In the opinion of Carter, Ledyard & Milburn, counsel to the Trustee, and, in the
absence of a New York Trust from the Series, special counsel for the Series for
New York tax matters, under existing law:
Under the income tax laws of the State and City of New York, each Trust
is not an association taxable as a corporation and the income of each Trust
will be treated as the income of the Unitholders.
For a summary of each opinion of special counsel to the respective State
Trusts for state tax matters, see Part I of this Prospectus.
ALL STATEMENTS IN THE PROSPECTUS CONCERNING EXEMPTION FROM FEDERAL, STATE OR
OTHER TAXES ARE THE OPINION OF COUNSEL AND ARE TO BE SO CONSTRUED.
The redemption of Units in a Trust by a Unitholder would result in each of
the remaining Unitholders of said Trust owning a greater proportionate interest
in the remaining assets of said Trust. Although present law does not directly
address this matter, it would appear reasonable that a remaining Unitholder's
tax basis in his Units would include his proportionate share of any proceeds
received by the Trust on the sale of bonds which were not distributed to him but
were instead used by the Trust to redeem Units and that his tax basis in the
remaining assets of the Trust would accordingly be increased by such share of
proceeds, based on the relative fair market value of the remaining assets of the
Trust as of the date of such redemption.
Sections 1288 and 1272 of the Code provide a complex set of rules governing
the accrual of original issue discount. These rules provide that original issue
discount accrues either on the basis of a constant compound interest rate or
ratably over the term of the Bond, depending on the date the Bond was issued. In
addition, special rules apply if the purchase price of a Bond exceeds the
original issue price plus the amount of original issue discount which would have
previously accrued based upon its issue price (its "adjusted issue price"). The
application of these rules will also vary depending on the value of the Bond on
the date a Unitholder acquires his Units, and the price the Unitholder pays for
his Units. The accrual of tax-exempt original issue discount on zero coupon
bonds and other original issue discount bonds will result in an increase in the
Unitholder's basis in such obligations and, accordingly, in his basis in his
Units.
The Tax Act subjects tax-exempt bonds to the market discount rules of the
Code effective for bonds purchased after April 30, 1993. In general, market
discount is the amount (if any) by which the stated redemption price at maturity
exceeds an investor's purchase price (except to the extent that such difference,
if any, is attributable to original issue discount not yet accrued). Under the
Tax Act, accretion of market discount is taxable as ORDINARY INCOME; under prior
law, the accretion had been treated as capital gain. Market discount that
accretes while the Trust holds a Bond would be recognized as ordinary income by
the Unitholders when principal payments are received on the Bond, upon sale or
at redemption (including early redemption), or upon the sale or redemption of
his or her Units, unless a Unitholder elects to include market discount in
taxable income as it accrues. The market discount rules are complex and
Unitholders should consult their tax advisors regarding these rules and their
application.
The Internal Revenue Code provides that interest on indebtedness incurred or
continued to purchase or carry obligations, the interest on which is wholly
exempt from Federal income taxes, is not deductible. Because each Unitholder is
treated for Federal income tax purposes as the owner of a pro rata share of the
Bonds owned by the applicable Trust, interest on borrowed funds used to purchase
or carry Units of such Trust will not be deductible for Federal income tax
purposes. Under rules used by the Internal Revenue Service for determining when
borrowed funds are considered used for the purpose of purchasing or carrying
particular assets, the purchase of
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Units may be considered to have been made with borrowed funds even though the
borrowed funds are not directly traceable to the purchase of Units (however,
these rules generally do not apply to interest paid on indebtedness incurred to
purchase or improve a personal residence). Similar rules are generally
applicable for state tax purposes. Special rules apply in the case of certain
financial institutions that acquire Units. Investors with questions regarding
these issues should consult with their tax advisers.
In general, each issue of bonds in the Trusts is subject to certain
post-issuance requirements which must be met in order for the interest on the
Bonds to be and remain exempt from Federal income taxation. Bond counsel to each
issuer generally has opined that, assuming continuing compliance by such issuers
with certain covenants, interest on such Bonds will continue to be exempt from
Federal income taxation (other than with respect to the application to corporate
Unitholders of the alternative minimum tax or the Superfund Tax, as discussed
below).
For purposes of computing the alternative minimum tax for individuals and
corporations, interest on certain specified tax-exempt private activity bonds is
included as a preference item. The Trusts do not include any such bonds.
For taxpayers other than corporations, net capital gains are presently
subject to a maximum tax rate of 28 percent. However, it should be noted that
legislative proposals are introduced from time to time that affect tax rates and
could affect relative differences at which ordinary income and capital gains are
taxed.
CERTAIN TAX MATTERS APPLICABLE TO CORPORATE UNITHOLDERS. In the case of
certain corporations, the alternative minimum tax and the Superfund Tax depend
upon the corporation's alternative minimum taxable income ("AMTI"), which is the
corporation's taxable income with certain adjustments. One of the adjustment
items used in computing AMTI and the Superfund Tax of a corporation (other than
an S corporation, Regulated Investment Company, Real Estate Investment Trust, or
REMIC) is an amount equal to 75% of the excess of such corporation's "adjusted
current earnings" over an amount equal to its AMTI (before such adjustment item
and the alternative tax net operation loss deduction). Although tax-exempt
interest received by each of the Trusts on Bonds deposited therein will not be
included in the gross income of corporations for Federal income tax purposes,
"adjusted current earnings" includes all tax-exempt interest, including interest
on all Bonds in the Trust and tax-exempt original issue discount.
Corporate Unitholders are urged to consult their own tax advisers with
respect to the particular tax consequences to them resulting under the Federal
tax law, including the corporate alternative minimum tax, the Superfund Tax and
the branch profits tax imposed by Section 884 of the Code.
EXCEPT AS NOTED ABOVE AND IN PART I OF THIS PROSPECTUS, THE EXEMPTION OF
INTEREST ON STATE AND LOCAL OBLIGATIONS FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES DOES NOT
NECESSARILY RESULT IN EXEMPTION UNDER THE INCOME OR OTHER TAX LAWS OF ANY STATE
OR CITY. THE LAWS OF THE SEVERAL STATES VARY WITH RESPECT TO THE TAXATION OF
SUCH OBLIGATIONS.
WHAT ARE NORMAL TRUST OPERATING EXPENSES?
No annual advisory fee is charged the Trusts by the Sponsor. The Sponsor does,
however, receive a fee as set forth in "Essential Information" in Part I of this
Prospectus for regularly evaluating the Bonds and for maintaining surveillance
over the portfolio. (See "UNIT VALUE AND EVALUATION.")
The Trustee receives for ordinary recurring services an annual fee for each
plan of distribution for each Trust as set forth in "Essential Information"
appearing in Part I of this Prospectus. Each annual fee is per $1,000 principal
amount of the underlying Bonds in a Trust for that portion of the Trust that
represents a particular plan of distribution. The Trustee's fee may be
periodically adjusted in response to fluctuations in short-term interest rates
(reflecting the cost to the Trustee of advancing funds to a Trust to meet
scheduled distributions) and may be further adjusted in accordance with the
cumulative percentage increase of the United States Department of Labor's
Consumer Price Index entitled "All Services Less Rent" since the establishment
of the Trusts. The Trustee has the use of funds, if any, being held in the
Interest and Principal Accounts of each Trust for future distributions, payment
of expenses and redemptions. These Accounts are non-interest bearing to
Unitholders. Pursuant to normal banking procedures, the Trustee benefits from
the use of funds held therein. Part of the Trustee's compensation for its
services to the Fund is expected to result from such use of these funds.
Premiums for the policies of insurance obtained by the Sponsor or by the
Bond issuers with respect to the Bonds in the Insured Trusts and with respect to
insured Bonds in Traditional Trusts have been paid in full prior to
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the deposit of the Bonds in the Trusts, and the value of such insurance has been
included in the evaluation of the Bonds in each Trust and accordingly in the
Public Offering Price of Units of each Trust. There are no annual continuing
premiums for such insurance.
The Sponsor has borne all costs of creating and establishing the Trusts. The
following are expenses of the Trusts and, when paid by or are owed to the
Trustee, are secured by a lien on the assets of the Trust or Trusts to which
such expenses are allocable: (1) the expenses and costs of any action undertaken
by the Trustee to protect the Trusts and the rights and interests of the
Unitholders; (2) all taxes and other governmental charges upon the Bonds or any
part of the Trusts (no such taxes or charges are being levied or made or, to the
knowledge of the Sponsor, contemplated); (3) amounts payable to the Trustee as
fees for ordinary recurring services and for extraordinary non-recurring
services rendered pursuant to the Indenture, all disbursements and expenses
including counsel fees (including fees of bond counsel which the Trustee may
retain) sustained or incurred by the Trustee in connection therewith; and (4)
any losses or liabilities accruing to the Trustee without negligence, bad faith
or willful misconduct on its part. The Trustee is empowered to sell Bonds in
order to pay these amounts if funds are not otherwise available in the
applicable Interest and Principal Accounts.
The Indenture requires each Trust to be audited on an annual basis at the
expense of the Trust by independent public accountants selected by the Sponsor.
The Trustee shall not be required, however, to cause such an audit to be
performed if its cost to a Trust shall exceed $.05 per Unit on an annual basis.
Unitholders of a Trust covered by an audit may obtain a copy of the audited
financial statements upon request.
WHEN ARE DISTRIBUTIONS MADE TO UNITHOLDERS?
Interest received by the Trustee on the Bonds in each Trust, including that part
of the proceeds of any disposition of Bonds which represents accrued interest
and including any insurance proceeds representing interest due on defaulted
Bonds, shall be credited to the "Interest Account" of such Trust and all other
moneys received by the Trustee shall be credited to the "Principal Account" of
such Trust.
The pro rata share of cash in the Principal Account in each Trust will be
computed as of each semi-annual Record Date and distributions to the Unitholders
as of such Record Date will be made on or shortly after the fifteenth day of the
month. Proceeds received from the disposition, including sale, call or maturity,
of any of the Bonds and all amounts paid with respect to zero coupon bonds and
Stripped Obligations will be held in the Principal Account and either used to
pay for Units redeemed or distributed on the Distribution Date following the
next semi-annual Record Date. The Trustee is not required to make a distribution
from the Principal Account of any Trust unless the amount available for
distribution in such account equals at least ten cents per Unit.
The pro rata share of the Interest Account in each Trust will be computed by
the Trustee each month as of each Record Date and distributions will be made on
or shortly after the fifteenth day of the month to Unitholders of such Trust as
of the Record Date who are entitled to distributions at that time under the plan
of distribution chosen. Persons who purchase Units between a Record Date and a
Distribution Date will receive their first distribution on the Distribution Date
following the next Record Date under the applicable plan of distribution.
Purchasers of Units who desire to receive interest distributions on a
monthly or quarterly basis may elect to do so at the time of purchase during the
initial public offering period. Those indicating no choice will be deemed to
have chosen the semi-annual distribution plan. All Unitholders, however, who
purchase Units during the initial public offering period and who hold them of
record on the first Record Date will receive the first distribution of interest.
Thereafter, Record Dates for monthly distributions will be the first day of each
month; Record Dates for quarterly distributions will be the first day of
February, May, August and November; and Record Dates for semi-annual
distributions will be the first day of May and November. See Part I of this
Prospectus for details of distributions per Unit of each Trust under the various
plans based upon estimated Net Annual Interest Income at the Date of Deposit.
The amount of the regular distributions will generally change when Bonds are
redeemed, mature or are sold or when fees and expenses increase or decrease. For
the purpose of minimizing fluctuations in the distributions from the Interest
Account of a Trust, the Trustee is authorized to advance such amounts as may be
necessary to provide for interest distributions of approximately equal amounts.
The Trustee shall be reimbursed, without interest, for any such advances from
funds in the Interest Account of such Trust. The Trustee's fee takes into
account the costs attributable to the outlay of capital needed to make such
advances.
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The plan of distribution selected by a Unitholder will remain in effect
until changed. Unitholders purchasing Units in the secondary market will
initially receive distributions in accordance with the election of the prior
owner. Unitholders desiring to change their plan of distribution may do so by
sending a written notice requesting the change, together with any
Certificate(s), to the Trustee. The notice and any Certificate(s) must be
received by the Trustee not later than the semi-annual Record Date to be
effective as of the semi-annual distribution following the subsequent
semi-annual Record Date. Unitholders are requested to make any such changes
within 45 days prior to the applicable Record Date. Certificates should only be
sent by registered or certified mail to minimize the possibility of their being
lost or stolen. (See "OWNERSHIP AND TRANSFER OF UNITS.")
As of the first day of each month the Trustee will deduct from the Interest
Account of a Trust or, to the extent funds are not sufficient therein, from the
Principal Account of a Trust, amounts needed for payment of expenses of such
Trust. The Trustee also may withdraw from said accounts such amount, if any, as
it deems necessary to establish a reserve for any governmental charges payable
out of such Trust. Amounts so withdrawn shall not be considered a part of the
Trust's assets until such time as the Trustee shall return all or any part of
such amounts to the appropriate account. In addition, the Trustee shall withdraw
from the Interest Account and the Principal Account of a Trust such amounts as
may be necessary to cover redemptions of Units of such Trust by the Trustee.
Funds which are available for future distributions, redemptions and payment of
expenses are held in accounts which are non-interest bearing to Unitholders and
are available for use by the Trustee pursuant to normal banking procedures.
ACCUMULATION PLAN
The Sponsor is also the principal underwriter of the Accumulation Funds
described in the following table. Each of these funds is an open-end,
diversified management investment company into which Unitholders may choose to
reinvest Trust distributions automatically, without any sales charge.
(Reinvestment generally is available only to Unitholders who are residents of
the states for which such portfolios are named.) Unitholders may reinvest both
interest and principal distributions or principal distributions only. Each
Accumulation Fund has investment objectives which differ in certain respects
from those of the Trusts and may invest in securities which would not be
eligible for deposit in the Trusts. The investment adviser to each Accumulation
Fund is Nuveen Advisory Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Sponsor. For a
more detailed description, Unitholders of each Accumulation Fund should read
carefully the prospectus of the Accumulation Fund in which they are interested.
For additional information concerning the Accumulation Plan see the Information
Supplement of this Prospectus.
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The Bond Fund Tax-exempt income by investing in long-term municipal
securities.
Tax-Free Reserves and The Money Market Fund:
Nuveen Massachusetts Tax-Free Money Market Fund Nuveen New Tax-exempt and in certain cases double and triple tax- exempt
York Tax-Free Money Market Fund "money market" funds with checkwriting privileges.
The California Fund:
The Nuveen California Tax-Free Value Fund Double tax-exempt income by investing in long-term investment
grade California tax-exempt securities.
The Nuveen California Insured tax-Free Value Fund Double tax-exempt income by investing in insured California
tax-exempt securities.
The Nuveen California Tax-Free Money Market Fund California tax-exempt "money market" fund with checkwriting
privileges.
The Tax-Free Bond Fund and the Multistate Trust:
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Nuveen Massachusetts Tax-Free Value Fund, Nuveen New York Double and in certain cases triple tax-exempt income by
Tax-Free Value Fund, Nuveen Ohio Tax-Free Value Fund, Nuveen investing in tax-exempt securities in the state for which the
New Jersey Tax-Free Value Fund, Nuveen Arizona Tax-Free Value portfolio is named.
Fund, Nuveen Florida Tax-Free Value Fund, Nuveen Maryland
Tax-Free Value Fund, Nuveen Michigan Tax-Free Value Fund,
Nuveen New Jersey Tax-Free Value Fund, Nuveen Pennsylvania
Tax-Free Value Fund and Nuveen Virginia Tax-Free Value Fund
The Insured Bond Fund:
Nuveen Insured Municipal Bond Fund, Nuveen Massachusetts Tax-exempt and in certain cases double and triple tax- exempt
Insured Tax-Free Value Fund and the Nuveen New York Insured funds investing in insured tax-exempt securities in the state
Tax-Free Value Fund. for which the portfolio is named.
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Shareholder Services, Inc. will mail to each participant in the Accumulation
Plan a quarterly statement containing a record of all transactions involving
purchases of Accumulation Fund shares (or fractions thereof) with Trust interest
distributions or as a result of reinvestment of Accumulation Fund dividends. Any
distribution of principal used to purchase shares of an Accumulation Fund will
be separately confirmed by Shareholder Services, Inc. Unitholders will also
receive distribution statements from the Trustee detailing the amounts
transferred to their Accumulation Fund accounts.
Participants may at any time, by so notifying the Trustee in writing, elect to
change the Accumulation Fund into which their distributions are being
reinvested, to change from principal only reinvestment to reinvestment of both
principal and interest or vice versa, or to terminate their participation in the
Accumulation Plan altogether and receive future distributions on their Units in
cash. There will be no charge or other penalty for such change of election or
termination. The character of Trust distributions for income tax purposes will
remain unchanged even if they are reinvested in an Accumulation Fund.
HOW DETAILED ARE REPORTS TO UNITHOLDERS?
The Trustee shall furnish Unitholders of a Trust in connection with each
distribution, a statement of the amount of interest and, if any, the amount of
other receipts (received since the preceding distribution) being distributed,
expressed in each case as a dollar amount representing the pro rata share of
each Unit of a Trust outstanding and a year to date summary of all distributions
paid on said Units. Within a reasonable period of time after the end of each
calendar year, the Trustee shall furnish to each person who at any time during
the calendar year was a registered Unitholder of a Trust a statement with
respect to such Trust (i) as to the Interest Account: interest received
(including amounts representing interest received upon any disposition of
Bonds), and, except for any State Trust, the percentage of such interest by
states in which the issuers of the Bonds are located, deductions for fees and
expenses of such Trust, redemption of Units and the balance remaining after such
distributions and deductions, expressed in each case both as a total dollar
amount and as a dollar amount representing the pro rata share of each Unit
outstanding on the last business day of such calendar year; (ii) as to the
Principal Account: the dates of disposition of any Bonds and the net proceeds
received therefrom (excluding any portion representing accrued interest), the
amount paid for purchase of Replacement Bonds, the amount paid upon redemption
of Units, deductions for payment of applicable taxes and fees and expenses of
the Trustee, and the balance remaining after such distributions and deductions
expressed both as a total dollar amount and as a dollar amount representing the
pro rata share of each Unit outstanding on the last business day of such
calendar year; (iii) a list of the Bonds held and the number of Units
outstanding on the last business day of such calendar year; (iv) the Unit Value
based upon the last computation thereof made during such calendar year; and (v)
amounts actually distributed during such calendar year from the Interest Account
and from the Principal Account, separately stated, expressed both as total
dollar amounts and as dollar amounts representing the pro rata share of each
Unit outstanding. Each annual statement will reflect pertinent information in
respect of all plans of distribution so that Unitholders may be informed
regarding the results of other plans of distribution.
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UNIT VALUE AND EVALUATION
The value of each Trust is determined by the Sponsor on the basis of (1) the
cash on hand in the Trust or moneys in the process of being collected, (2) the
value of the Bonds in the Trust based on the BID prices of the Bonds and (3)
interest accrued thereon not subject to collection, LESS (1) amounts
representing taxes or governmental charges payable out of the Trust and (2) the
accrued expenses of the Trust. The result of such computation is divided by the
number of Units of such Trust outstanding as of the date thereof to determine
the per Unit value ("Unit Value") of such Trust. The Sponsor may determine the
value of the Bonds in each Trust (1) on the basis of current BID prices of the
Bonds obtained from dealers or brokers who customarily deal in bonds comparable
to those held by the Trust, (2) if bid prices are not available for any of the
Bonds, on the basis of bid prices for comparable bonds, (3) by causing the value
of the Bonds to be determined by others engaged in the practice of evaluating,
quoting or appraising comparable bonds or (4) by any combination of the above.
Although the Unit Value of each Trust is based on the BID prices of the Bonds,
the Units are sold initially to the public at the Public Offering Price based on
the OFFERING prices of the Bonds.
Because the insurance obtained by the Sponsor or by the issuers of Bonds
with respect to the Bonds in the Insured Trusts and with respect to insured
Bonds in Traditional Trusts is effective so long as such Bonds are outstanding,
such insurance will be taken into account in determining the bid and offering
prices of such Bonds and therefore some value attributable to such insurance
will be included in the value of Units of Trusts that include such Bonds.
HOW UNITS OF THE TRUSTS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO THE PUBLIC
John Nuveen & Co. Incorporated is the Sponsor and sole Underwriter of the Units.
It is the intention of the Sponsor to qualify Units of National, Long
Intermediate, Intermediate, Short Intermediate and Short Term Trusts for sale
under the laws of substantially all of the states, and Units of State Trusts
only in the state for which the Trust is named and selected other states.
Promptly following the deposit of Bonds in exchange for Units of the Trusts,
it is the practice of the Sponsor to place all of the Units as collateral for a
letter or letters of credit from one or more commercial banks under an agreement
to release such Units from time to time as needed for distribution. Under such
an arrangement the Sponsor pays such banks compensation based on the then
current interest rate. This is a normal warehousing arrangement during the
period of distribution of the Units to public investors. To facilitate the
handling of transactions, sales of Units shall be limited to transactions
involving a minimum of either $5,000 or 50 Units, whichever is less. The Sponsor
reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any order for the purchase of
Units.
The Sponsor plans to allow a discount to brokers and dealers in connection
with the primary distribution of Units and also in secondary market
transactions. The primary market discounts are as follows:
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NATIONAL LONG INTER- SHORT INTER-
AND STATE MEDIATE INTERMEDIATE MEDIATE SHORT TERM
NUMBER OF UNITS* TRUSTS TRUSTS TRUSTS TRUSTS TRUSTS
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Less than 500................. $3.20 $2.90 $2.70 $2.00 $1.50
500 but less than 1,000....... 3.20 2.90 2.70 2.00 1.50
1,000 but less than 2,500..... 3.20 2.70 2.50 1.80 1.30
2,500 but less than 5,000..... 3.20 2.45 2.25 1.55 1.05
5,000 but less than 10,000.... 2.50 2.45 2.25 1.55 1.05
10,000 but less than 25,000... 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.30 .80
25,000 but less than 50,000... 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.30 .60
50,000 or more................ 1.75 1.50 1.50 1.00 .60
</TABLE>
*Breakpoint sales charges and related dealer concessions are computed both on a
dollar basis and on the basis of the number of Units purchased, using the
equivalent of 500 Units to $50,000, 2,500 Units to $250,000 etc. and will be
applied on that basis which is more favorable to the purchaser.
The Sponsor currently intends to maintain a secondary market for Units of
each Trust. See "MARKET FOR UNITS." The amount of the dealer concession on
secondary market purchases of Trust Units through the Sponsor will be computed
based upon the value of the Bonds in the Trust portfolio, including the sales
charge computed as described in "HOW IS THE PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE DETERMINED?",
and adjusted to reflect the cash position of the Trust principal account, and
will vary with the size of the purchase as shown in the following table:
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<CAPTION>
AMOUNT OF PURCHASE*
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$50,000 $100,000 $250,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $2,500,000
UNDER TO TO TO TO TO TO $5,000,000
YEARS TO MATURITY $50,000 $99,999 $249,999 $499,999 $999,999 $2,499,999 $4,999,999 OR MORE
- -------------------------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Less than 1............... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 but less than 2......... 1.00% .90% .85% .80% .70% .55% .467% .389%
2 but less than 3......... 1.30% 1.20% 1.10% 1.00% .90% .73% .634% .538%
3 but less than 4......... 1.60% 1.45% 1.35% 1.25% 1.10% .90% .781% .662%
4 but less than 5......... 2.00% 1.85% 1.75% 1.55% 1.40% 1.25% 1.082% .914%
5 but less than 7......... 2.30% 2.15% 1.95% 1.80% 1.65% 1.50% 1.320% 1.140%
7 but less than 10........ 2.60% 2.45% 2.25% 2.10% 1.95% 1.70% 1.496% 1.292%
10 but less than 13....... 3.00% 2.80% 2.60% 2.45% 2.30% 2.00% 1.747% 1.494%
13 but less than 16....... 3.25% 3.15% 3.00% 2.75% 2.50% 2.15% 1.878% 1.606%
16 or more................ 3.50% 3.50% 3.40% 3.35% 3.00% 2.50% 2.185% 1.873%
</TABLE>
*Breakpoint sales charges and related dealer concessions are computed both on a
dollar basis and on the basis of the number of Units purchased, using the
equivalent of 500 Units to $50,000, 2,500 Units to $250,000, etc., and will be
applied on that basis which is more favorable to the purchaser.
The Sponsor reserves the right to change the foregoing dealer concessions
from time to time.
Registered investment advisers, certified financial planners and registered
broker-dealers who in each case either charge periodic fees for financial
planning, investment advisory or asset management services, or provide such
services in connection with the establishment of an investment account for which
a comprehensive "wrap fee" charge is imposed, and bank trust departments
investing funds over which they exercise exclusive discretionary investment
authority and that are held in a fiduciary, agency, custodial or similar
capacity, are not entitled to receive any dealer concession for primary or
secondary market purchases in which an investor purchases any number of Units at
the Public Offering Price for non-breakpoint purchases minus the concession the
sponsor typically allows to brokers and dealers for non-breakpoint purchases
(see "HOW IS THE PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE DETERMINED?").
Certain commercial banks are making Units of the Trusts available to their
customers on an agency basis. A portion of the sales charge paid by these
customers is retained by or remitted to the banks in the amounts shown in the
above table. The Glass-Steagall Act prohibits banks from underwriting Trust
Units; the Act does, however, permit certain agency transactions and banking
regulators have not indicated that these particular agency transactions are not
permitted under the Act. In Texas and in certain other states, any bank making
Units available must be registered as a broker-dealer under state law.
OWNERSHIP AND TRANSFER OF UNITS
The ownership of Units is evidenced by book entry positions recorded on the
books and records of the Trustee unless the Unitholder expressly requests that
the purchased Units be evidenced in Certificate form. The Trustee is authorized
to treat as the owner of Units that person who at the time is registered as such
on the books of the Trustee. Any Unitholder who holds a Certificate may change
to book entry ownership by submitting to the Trustee the Certificate along with
a written request that the Units represented by such Certificate be held in book
entry form. Likewise, a Unitholder who holds Units in book entry form may obtain
a Certificate for such Units by written request to the Trustee. Units may be
held in denominations of one Unit or any multiple or fraction thereof. Fractions
of Units are computed to three decimal places. Any Certificates issued will be
numbered serially for identification, and are issued in fully registered form,
transferable only on the books of the Trustee. Book entry Unitholders will
receive a Book Entry Position Confirmation reflecting their ownership.
Certificates for Units will bear an appropriate notation on their face
indicating which plan of distribution has been selected. When a change is made,
the existing Certificates must be surrendered to the Trustee and new
Certificates issued to reflect the currently effective plan of distribution.
There will be no charge for this service. Holders of book entry Units can change
their plan of distribution by making a written request to the Trustee, which
will issue a new Book Entry Position Confirmation to reflect such change.
Units are transferable by making a written request to the Trustee and, in
the case of Units evidenced by Certificate(s), by presenting and surrendering
such Certificate(s) to the Trustee, at its corporate trust office in New York
City, properly endorsed or accompanied by a written instrument or instruments of
transfer. The Certificate(s) should be sent registered or certified mail for the
protection of the Unitholder. Each Unitholder must
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sign such written request, and such Certificate(s) or transfer instrument,
exactly as his name appears on (a) the face of the Certificate(s) representing
the Units to be transferred, or (b) the Book Entry Position Confirmation(s)
relating to the Units to be transferred. Such signature(s) must be guaranteed by
a guarantor acceptable to the Trustee. In certain instances the Trustee may
require additional documents such as, but not limited to, trust instruments,
certificates of death, appointments as executor or administrator or certificates
of corporate authority. Mutilated Certificates must be surrendered to the
Trustee in order for a replacement Certificate to be issued. Although at the
date hereof no charge is made and none is contemplated, a Unitholder may be
required to pay $2.00 to the Trustee for each Certificate reissued or transfer
of Units requested and to pay any governmental charge which may be imposed in
connection therewith.
REPLACEMENT OF LOST, STOLEN OR DESTROYED CERTIFICATES.
To obtain a new Certificate replacing one that has been lost, stolen, or
destroyed, the Unitholder must furnish the Trustee with sufficient
indemnification and pay such expenses as the Trustee may incur. This
indemnification
must be in the form of an Open Penalty Bond of Indemnification. The premium for
such an indemnity bond may vary, but currently amounts to 1% of the market value
of the Units represented by the Certificate. In the case however, of a Trust as
to which notice of termination has been given, the premium currently amounts to
0.5% of the market value of the Units represented by such Certificate.
HOW UNITS MAY BE REDEEMED WITHOUT CHARGE
Unitholders may redeem all or a portion of their Units by (1) making a written
request for such redemption (book entry Unitholders may use the redemption form
on the reverse side of their Book Entry Position Confirmation) to the Trustee at
its corporate trust office in New York City (redemptions of 1,000 Units or more
will require a signature guarantee), (2) in the case of Units evidenced by a
Certificate, by also tendering such Certificate to the Trustee, duly endorsed or
accompanied by proper instruments of transfer with signatures guaranteed as
explained above, or provide satisfactory indemnity required in connection with
lost, stolen or destroyed Certificates and (3) payment of applicable
governmental charges, if any. Certificates should be sent only by registered or
certified mail to minimize the possibility of their being lost or stolen. (See
"OWNERSHIP AND TRANSFER OF UNITS".) No redemption fee will be charged. A
Unitholder may authorize the Trustee to honor telephone instructions for the
redemption of Units held in book entry form. Units represented by Certificates
may not be redeemed by telephone. The proceeds of Units redeemed by telephone
will be sent by check either to the Unitholder at the address specified on his
account or to a financial institution specified by the Unitholder for credit to
the account of the Unitholder. A Unitholder wishing to use this method of
redemption must complete a Telephone Redemption Authorization Form and furnish
the Form to the Trustee. Telephone Redemption Authorization Forms can be
obtained from a Unitholder's registered representative or by calling the
Trustee. Once the completed Form is on file, the Trustee will honor telephone
redemption requests by any person. The time a telephone redemption request is
received determines the "date of tender" as discussed below. The redemption
proceeds will be mailed within three business days following the telephone
redemption request. Only Units held in the name of individuals may be redeemed
by telephone; accounts registered in broker name, or accounts of corporations or
fiduciaries (including among others, trustees, guardians, executors and
administrators) may not use the telephone redemption privilege.
On the third business day following the date of tender, the Unitholder will
be entitled to receive in cash for each Unit tendered an amount equal to the
Unit Value of such Trust determined by the Trustee, as of 4:00 p.m. eastern time
on the date of tender as defined hereafter, plus accrued interest to, but not
including, the third business day after the date of tender ("Redemption Price").
The price received upon redemption may be more or less than the amount paid by
the Unitholder depending on the value of the Bonds on the date of tender.
Unitholders should check with the Trustee or their broker to determine the
Redemption Price before tendering Units.
The "date of tender" is deemed to be the date on which the request for
redemption of Units is received in proper form by the Trustee, except that as
regards a redemption request received after 4:00 p.m. eastern time or on
any day on which the New York Stock Exchange (the "Exchange") is normally
closed, the date of tender is the next day on which such Exchange is normally
open for trading and such request will be deemed to have been made on such day
and the redemption will be effected at the Redemption Price computed on that
day.
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Accrued interest paid on redemption shall be withdrawn from the Interest
Account of the appropriate Trust or, if the balance therein is insufficient,
from the Principal Account of such Trust. All other amounts paid on redemption
shall be withdrawn from the Principal Account. The Trustee is empowered to sell
underlying Bonds of a Trust in order to make funds available for redemption.
(See "HOW BONDS MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE TRUSTS.") Units so redeemed shall be
cancelled. To the extent that Bonds are sold from a Trust, the size and
diversity of such Trust will be reduced. Such sales may be required at a time
when Bonds would not otherwise be sold and might result in lower prices than
might otherwise be realized.
The Redemption Price is determined on the basis of the BID prices of the
Bonds in each Trust, while the initial Public Offering Price of Units will be
determined on the basis of the OFFERING prices of the Bonds as of 4:00 p.m.
eastern time on any day on which the Exchange is normally open for trading and
such determination is made. As of any given time, the difference between the bid
and offering prices of such Bonds may be expected to average 1/2% to 2% of
principal amount. In the case of actively traded Bonds, the difference may be as
little as 1/4 to 1/2 of 1%, and in the case of inactively traded Bonds such
difference usually will not exceed 3%.
The right of redemption may be suspended and payment postponed for any
period during which the Securities and Exchange Commission determines that
trading in the municipal bond market is restricted or an emergency exists, as a
result of which disposal or evaluation of the Bonds is not reasonably
practicable, or for such other periods as the Securities and Exchange Commission
may by order permit.
Under regulations issued by the Internal Revenue Service, the Trustee will
be required to withhold a specified percentage of the principal amount of a Unit
redemption if the Trustee has not been furnished the redeeming Unitholder's tax
identification number in the manner required by such regulations. Any amount so
withheld is transmitted to the Internal Revenue Service and may be recovered by
the Unitholder only when filing his or her tax return. Under normal
circumstances the Trustee obtains the Unitholder's tax identification number
from the selling broker at the time the Certificate or Book Entry Return
Confirmation is issued, and this number is printed on the Certificate or Book
Entry Return Confirmation and on distribution statements. If a Unitholder's tax
identification number does not appear as described above, or if it is incorrect,
the Unitholder should contact the Trustee before redeeming Units to determine
what action, if any, is required to avoid this "back-up withholding."
HOW UNITS MAY BE PURCHASED BY THE SPONSOR
The Trustee will notify the Sponsor of any tender of Units for redemption. If
the Sponsor's bid in the secondary market at that time equals or exceeds the
Redemption Price it may purchase such Units by notifying the Trustee before the
close of business on the second succeeding business day and by making payment
therefor to the Unitholder not later than the day on which payment would
otherwise have been made by the Trustee. (See "HOW UNITS MAY BE REDEEMED WITHOUT
CHARGE.") The Sponsor's current practice is to bid at the Redemption Price in
the secondary market. Units held by the Sponsor may be tendered to the Trustee
for redemption as any other Units.
HOW BONDS MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE TRUSTS
Bonds will be removed from a Trust as they mature or are redeemed by the issuers
thereof. See Part I of this Prospectus and "RISK FACTORS" for a discussion of
call provisions of portfolio Bonds.
The Indenture also empowers the Trustee to sell Bonds for the purpose of
redeeming Units tendered by any Unitholder, and for the payment of expenses for
which income may not be available. Under the Indenture the Sponsor is obligated
to provide the Trustee with a current list of Bonds in each Trust to be sold in
such circumstances. In deciding which Bonds should be sold the Sponsor intends
to consider, among other things, such factors as: (1) market conditions; (2)
market prices of the Bonds; (3) the effect on income distributions to
Unitholders of the sale of various Bonds; (4) the effect on principal amount of
underlying Bonds per Unit of the sale of various Bonds; (5) the financial
condition of the issuers; and (6) the effect of the sale of various Bonds on the
investment character of the Trust. Such sales, if required, could result in the
sale of Bonds by the Trustee at prices less than original cost to the Trust. To
the extent Bonds are sold, the size and diversity of such Trust will be reduced.
In addition, the Sponsor is empowered to direct the Trustee to liquidate
Bonds upon the happening of certain other events, such as default in the payment
of principal and/or interest, an action of the issuer that will adversely
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affect its ability to continue payment of the principal of and interest on its
Bonds, or an adverse change in market, revenue or credit factors affecting the
investment character of the Bonds. If a default in the payment of the principal
of and/or interest on any of the Bonds occurs, and if the Sponsor fails to
instruct the Trustee whether to sell or continue to hold such Bonds within 30
days after notification by the Trustee to the Sponsor of such default, the
Indenture provides that the Trustee shall liquidate said Bonds forthwith and
shall not be liable for any loss so incurred. The Sponsor may also direct the
Trustee to liquidate Bonds in a Trust if the Bonds in the Trust are the subject
of an advanced refunding, generally considered to be when refunding bonds are
issued and the proceeds thereof are deposited in irrevocable trust to retire the
refunded Bonds on their redemption date.
Except as stated in "COMPOSITION OF TRUSTS" regarding the limited right of
substitution of Replacement Bonds for Failed Bonds, and except for refunding
securities that may be exchanged for Bonds under certain conditions specified in
the Indenture, the Indenture does not permit either the Sponsor or the Trustee
to acquire or deposit bonds either in addition to, or in substitution for, any
of the Bonds initially deposited in a Trust.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRUSTEE
The Trustee is United States Trust Company of New York, with its principal place
of business at 114 West 47th Street, New York, New York 10036 and its corporate
trust office at 770 Broadway, New York, New York 10003. The Trustee is a member
of the New York Clearing House Association and is subject to supervision and
examination by the Superintendent of Banks of the State of New York, the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System. In connection with the storage and handling of certain Bonds deposited
in the Trusts, the Trustee may use the services of The Depository Trust Company.
The Depository Trust Company is a limited purpose trust company organized under
the Banking Law of the State of New York, a member of the Federal Reserve System
and a clearing agency registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITIES OF SPONSOR AND TRUSTEE
The Sponsor and the Trustee shall be under no liability to Unitholders for
taking any action or for refraining from any action in good faith pursuant to
the Indenture, or for errors in judgment, but shall be liable only for their own
negligence, lack of good faith or willful misconduct. The Trustee shall not be
liable for depreciation or loss incurred by reason of the sale by the Trustee of
any of the Bonds. In the event of the failure of the Sponsor to act under the
Indenture, the Trustee may act thereunder and shall not be liable for any action
taken by it in good faith under the Indenture.
The Trustee shall not be liable for any taxes or other governmental charges
imposed upon or in respect of the Bonds or upon the interest thereon or upon it
as Trustee under the Indenture or upon or in respect of any Trust which the
Trustee may be required to pay under any present or future law of the United
States of America or of any other taxing authority having jurisdiction. In
addition, the Indenture contains other customary provisions limiting the
liability of the Trustee.
SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES AND SPONSORS
The Trustee or any successor trustee may resign by executing an instrument
of resignation in writing and filing same with the Sponsor and mailing a copy of
a notice of resignation to all Unitholders then of record. Upon receiving such
notice, the Sponsor is required to promptly appoint a successor trustee. If the
Trustee becomes incapable of acting or is adjudged a bankrupt or insolvent, or a
receiver or other public officer shall take charge of its property or affairs,
the Sponsor may remove the Trustee and appoint a successor by written
instrument. The resignation or removal of a trustee and the appointment of a
successor trustee shall become effective only when the successor trustee accepts
its appointment as such. Any successor trustee shall be a corporation authorized
to exercise corporate trust powers, having capital, surplus and undivided
profits of not less than $5,000,000. Any corporation into which a trustee may be
merged or with which it may be consolidated, or any corporation resulting from
any merger or consolidation to which a trustee shall be a party, shall be the
successor trustee.
If upon resignation of a trustee no successor has been appointed and has
accepted the appointment within 30 days after notification, the retiring trustee
may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a
successor.
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If the Sponsor fails to undertake any of its duties under the Indenture, and
no express provision is made for action by the Trustee in such event, the
Trustee may, in addition to its other powers under the Indenture (1) appoint a
successor sponsor or (2) terminate the Indenture and liquidate the Trusts.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPONSOR
John Nuveen & Co. Incorporated, the Sponsor and Underwriter, was founded in 1898
and is the oldest and largest investment banking firm specializing in the
underwriting and distribution of tax-exempt securities and maintains the largest
research department in the investment banking community devoted exclusively to
the analysis of municipal securities. In 1961 the Sponsor began sponsoring the
Nuveen Tax-Exempt Unit Trust and, since this time, it has issued more than $30
billion in tax-exempt unit trusts, including over $8 billion in insured trusts.
The Sponsor is also principal underwriter of mutual funds and closed-end
funds. These registered open-end and closed-end investment companies currently
have approximately $32.8 billion in tax-exempt securities under management.
Nationwide, more than 1,000,000 individual investors have purchased Nuveen's tax
exempt trusts and funds. The present corporation was organized in 1967 as a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Nuveen Corporation, successor to the original John
Nuveen & Co. founded in 1898 as a sole proprietorship and incorporated in 1953.
In 1974, John Nuveen & Co. Incorporated became a wholly-owned subsidiary of The
St. Paul Companies, Inc., a financial services management company located in St.
Paul, Minnesota. On May 19, 1992, common shares comprising a minority interest
in The John Nuveen Company ("JNC"), a newly organized corporation which holds
all of the shares of Nuveen, were sold to the general public in an initial
public offering. St. Paul retains a controlling interest in JNC with over 70% of
JNC's shares. The Sponsor is a member of the National Association of Securities
Dealers, Inc. and the Securities Industry Association and has its principal
offices located in Chicago (333 W. Wacker Drive) and New York (Swiss Bank Tower,
10 East 50th Street). It maintains 14 regional offices.
To help advisers and investors better understand and more efficiently use an
investment in the Trust to reach their investment goals, the Trust's sponsor,
John Nuveen & Co. Incorporated, may advertise and create specific investment
programs and systems. For example, such activities may include presenting
information on how to use an investment in the Trust, alone or in combination
with an investment in other mutual funds or unit investment trusts sponsored by
Nuveen, to accumulate assets for future education needs or periodic payments
such as insurance premiums. The Trust's sponsor may produce software or
additional sales literature to promote the advantages of using the Trust to meet
these and other specific investor needs.
OTHER INFORMATION
AMENDMENT OF INDENTURE
The Indenture may be amended by the Trustee and the Sponsor without the
consent of any of the Unitholders (1) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or
supplement any provision thereof which may be defective or inconsistent, or (2)
to make such other provisions as shall not adversely affect the Unitholders,
provided, however, that the Indenture may not be amended to increase the number
of Units in any Trust or to permit the deposit or acquisition of bonds either in
addition to, or in substitution for any of the Bonds initially deposited in any
Trust except as stated in "COMPOSITION OF TRUSTS" regarding the limited right of
substitution of Replacement Bonds and except for the substitution of refunding
bonds under certain circumstances. The Trustee shall advise the Unitholders of
any amendment promptly after execution thereof.
TERMINATION OF INDENTURE
Each Trust may be liquidated at any time by written consent of 100% of the
Unitholders or by the Trustee when the value of such Trust, as shown by any
evaluation, is less than 20% of the original principal amount of such Trust and
will be liquidated by the Trustee in the event that Units not yet sold
aggregating more than 60% of the Units originally created are tendered for
redemption by the Sponsor thereby reducing the net worth of such Trust to less
than 40% of the principal amount of the Bonds originally deposited in the
portfolio. (See "Essential Information" appearing in Part I of this Prospectus.)
The sale of Bonds from the Trusts upon termination may result in realization of
a lesser amount than might otherwise be realized if such sale were not required
at such time. For this reason, among others, the amount realized by a Unitholder
upon termination may be less than the principal amount of Bonds originally
represented by the Units held by such Unitholder. The Indenture will terminate
upon the redemption, sale or other disposition of the last Bond held thereunder,
but in no event shall it continue beyond the end of the calendar year preceding
the fiftieth anniversary of its execution for National and
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State Trusts, beyond the end of the calendar year preceding the twentieth
anniversary of its execution for Long Intermediate, and Intermediate Trusts or
beyond the end of the calendar year preceding the tenth anniversary of its
execution for Short Intermediate and Short Term Trusts.
Written notice of any termination specifying the time or times at which
Unitholders may surrender their Certificates, if any, for cancellation shall be
given by the Trustee to each Unitholder at the address appearing on the
registration books of the Trust maintained by the Trustee. Within a reasonable
time thereafter the Trustee shall liquidate any Bonds in the Trust then held and
shall deduct from the assets of the Trust any accrued costs, expenses or
indemnities provided by the Indenture which are allocable to such Trust,
including estimated compensation of the Trustee and costs of liquidation and any
amounts required as a reserve to provide for payment of any applicable taxes or
other governmental charges. The Trustee shall then distribute to Unitholders of
such Trust their pro rata share of the balance of the Interest and Principal
Accounts. With such distribution the Unitholders shall be furnished a final
distribution statement, in substantially the same form as the annual
distribution statement, of the amount distributable. At such time as the Trustee
in its sole discretion shall determine that any amounts held in reserve are no
longer necessary, it shall make distribution thereof to Unitholders in the same
manner.
LEGAL OPINION
The legality of the Units offered hereby has been passed upon by Chapman and
Cutler, 111 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. Special counsel for the
Trusts for respective state tax matters are named in "Tax Status" for each Trust
appearing in Part I of this Prospectus. Carter, Ledyard & Milburn, 2 Wall
Street, New York, New York 10005, has acted as counsel for the Trustee with
respect to the Series, and, in the absence of a New York Trust from the Series,
as special New York tax counsel for the Series.
AUDITORS
The "Statements of Condition" and "Schedules of Investments" at Date of
Deposit included in Part I of this Prospectus have been audited by Arthur
Andersen LLP, independent public accountants, as indicated in their report in
Part I of this Prospectus, and are included herein in reliance upon the
authority of said firm as experts in giving said report.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Upon written or telephonic request to the Trustee, investors will receive at
no cost to the investor supplemental information about this Series, which has
been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is hereby
incorporated by reference. The supplemental information includes more detailed
information concerning certain of the Bonds included in the Trusts and more
specific risk information concerning the individual state Trusts. This
supplement also includes additional general information about the Sponsor.
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NUVEEN Tax-Exempt Unit Trusts
PROSPECTUS
PART II DATED
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<C> <S> <C>
SPONSOR John Nuveen & Co. Incorporated
333 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606-1286
Telephone: 312.917.7700
Swiss Bank Tower
10 East 50th Street
New York, NY 10022
212.207.2000
TRUSTEE United States Trust Company
of New York
770 Broadway
New York, NY 10003
800.257.8787
LEGAL COUNSEL Chapman and Cutler
TO SPONSOR 111 West Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603
INDEPENDENT Arthur Andersen LLP
PUBLIC 33 West Monroe Street
ACCOUNTANTS Chicago, IL 60603
FOR THE TRUSTS
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Except as to statements made herein furnished by the Trustee, the
Trustee has assumed no responsibility for the accuracy, adequacy and
completeness of the information contained in this Prospectus.
This Prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in the
registration statement and exhibits relating thereto, filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., under the Securities Act of 1933, and
to which reference is made.
No person is authorized to give any information or to make
representations not contained in this Prospectus or in supplementary sales
literature prepared by the Sponsor, and any information or representation not
contained therein must not be relied upon as having been authorized by either
the Trusts, the Trustee or the Sponsor. This Prospectus does not constitute an
offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, securities in any State to
any person to whom it is not lawful to make such offer in such state. The Trusts
are registered as a Unit Investment Trust under the Investment Company Act of
1940. Such registration does not imply that the Trusts or any of their Units has
been guaranteed, sponsored, recommended or approved by the United States or any
State or agency or officer thereof.
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VIRGINIA TRADITIONAL TRUST 299
(NUVEEN TAX EXEMPT UNIT TRUSTS SERIES 830)
CUSIP NUMBERS:
Monthly: 6706L5 671
Quarterly: 6706L5 689
Semi-Annually: 6706L5 697
PROSPECTUS--PART I
THIS PART I OF THE PROSPECTUS MAY NOT BE DISTRIBUTED
UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY THE PART II OF THE PROSPECTUS DATED ________________,
1995.
BOTH PARTS OF THE PROSPECTUS SHOULD BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
The Portfolio of Virginia Traditional Trust 299 consists of 9 obligations
issued by entities located in Virginia. The Bonds in the Trust are either
general obligations of the governmental entity issuing them and are backed by
the taxing power thereof or are payable as to principal and interest from the
income of a specific project or authority and are not supported by the issuer's
power to levy taxes. The sources of payment for the Bonds are divided as
follows:
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NUMBER OF PORTFOLIO
ISSUES PURPOSE OF ISSUE PERCENTAGE
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1 General Obligation 13.86%
3 Health Care Facility Revenue 36.00
4 Water and/or Sewer Revenue 36.00
1 Miscellaneous Revenue 14.14
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For a discussion of the risks associated with investments in the bonds of
various issuers, see "GENERAL TRUST INFORMATION" in Part II of this Prospectus.
Certain of the Bonds may be insured by a commercial issuer, see "Schedule of
Investments" and "INSURANCE ON CERTAIN BONDS IN TRADITIONAL TRUSTS" in Part II
of this Prospectus.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
REGARDING THE VIRGINIA TRADITIONAL TRUST 299
ON THE BUSINESS DAY PRIOR TO THE DATE OF DEPOSIT, ______________, 1995
Sponsor and Evaluator........ John Nuveen & Co. Incorporated
Trustee............. United States Trust Company of New York
------------------------------------------------
The income, expense and distribution data set forth below have been calculated
for Unitholders receiving monthly, quarterly or semi-annual distribution
options.
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Principal Amount of Bonds in Trust.................. $ 3,500,000
Number of Units..................................... 35,000
Fractional Undivided Interest in Trust Per Unit..... 1/35,000
Public Offering Price--Less than 500 Units
Aggregate Offering Price of Bonds in Trust...... $ 3,330,618
Divided by Number of Units...................... $ 95.16
Plus Sales Charge 4.9% (5.152% of the Aggregate
Offering Price of the Bonds per Unit).......... $ 4.90
Public Offering Price Per Unit(1)............... $ 100.06
Redemption Price Per Unit (exclusive of accrued
interest)......................................... $ 94.74
Sponsor's Initial Repurchase Price Per Unit
(exclusive of accrued interest)................... $ 95.16
Excess of Public Offering Price Per Unit over
Redemption Price Per Unit......................... $ 5.32
Excess of Public Offering Price Per Unit over
Sponsor's Repurchase Price Per Unit............... $ 4.90
Average Maturity of Bonds in the Trust(2)........... 22.4 years
<CAPTION>
MONTHLY
SEMI-ANNUAL ---
QUARTERLY
--
------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Calculation of Estimated Net Annual
Interest Income Per Unit
Annual Interest Income(3)............ $ 5.5274 $ 5.5274 $ 5.5274
Less Estimated Annual Expense........ $ .2137 $ .1850 $ .1634
----------- ----------- -----------
Estimated Net Annual Interest
Income(4).......................... $ 5.3137 $ 5.3424 $ 5.3640
Daily Rate of Accrual Per Unit........... $ .01476 $ .01484 $ .01490
Estimated Current Return(5).............. 5.31% 5.34% 5.36 %
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Estimated Long Term Return(5)............ 5.43% 5.46% 5.48 %
Trustee's Annual Fees(6)................. $ 1.5625 $ 1.2425 $ 1.0525
BECAUSE CERTAIN OF THE BONDS IN THE TRUST WILL NOT BE DELIVERED TO THE TRUSTEE UNTIL
AFTER THE SETTLEMENT DATE FOR A PURCHASE OF UNITS MADE ON THE DATE OF DEPOSIT, INTEREST
THAT ACCRUES ON THOSE BONDS BETWEEN THE DATE OF DEPOSIT AND SUCH DELIVERY DATE WILL BE
TREATED AS A RETURN OF PRINCIPAL RATHER THAN AS TAX-EXEMPT INCOME. THE AMOUNT OF ANY SUCH
RETURN OF PRINCIPAL IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL INTEREST INCOME SHOWN ABOVE. FOR THE
TRUST, THE FOLLOWING SETS FORTH THE LATEST SCHEDULED BOND DELIVERY DATE, THE AMOUNT PER
UNIT THAT WILL BE TREATED AS A RETURN OF PRINCIPAL TO UNITHOLDERS WHO PURCHASE ON THE
DATE OF DEPOSIT, AND THE ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN UNDER THE MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION PLAN
AFTER THE FIRST YEAR, ASSUMING THE PORTFOLIO AND ESTIMATED ANNUAL EXPENSES DO NOT VARY
FROM THAT SET FORTH ABOVE (SEE "WHAT ARE NORMAL TRUST OPERATING EXPENSES?" IN PART II OF
THIS PROSPECTUS AND THE "SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS"). THE ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN AFTER
THE FIRST YEAR WILL ALSO BE HIGHER UNDER THE QUARTERLY AND SEMI-ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
PLANS:
LATEST SCHEDULED PER UNIT ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN
DELIVERY DATE RETURN OF PRINCIPAL AFTER THE FIRST YEAR
------------------ -------------------- -------------------------
VIRGINIA TRADITIONAL TRUST.... APRIL 25, 1995 $ .01 5.32 %
<FN>
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Evaluations for purpose of sale, purchase or redemption of Units are made as of 4 p.m. Eastern time on the business day next
following receipt of an order by the Sponsor or Trustee. (See "HOW IS THE PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE DETERMINED?" in Part II of this
Prospectus.)
(1) Units are offered at the Public Offering Price plus accrued interest from the preceding Record Date to, but not including,
the date of settlement (normally five business days after purchase). The Date of Deposit of the Fund has been designated as
the First Record Date for all plans of distribution of the Trust and, accordingly, for Units purchased on the Date of
Deposit, $.12 of accrued interest to the Settlement Date will be added to the Public Offering Price. (See "WHAT IS ACCRUED
INTEREST?" in Part II of this Prospectus.)
(2) The Average Maturity of Bonds in the Trust is calculated based upon the stated maturities of the Bonds in the Trust (or, with
respect to Bonds for which funds or securities have been placed in escrow to redeem such Bonds on a stated call date, based
upon such call date). The Average Maturity of Bonds in the Trust may increase or decrease from time to time as Bonds mature
or are called or sold.
(3) Assumes delivery of all Bonds. (See "COMPOSITION OF TRUSTS" appearing in Part II of this Prospectus.) Interest income does
not include accretion of original issue discount on "zero coupon" Bonds, Stripped Obligations or other original issue
discount Bonds. (See "GENERAL TRUST INFORMATION" in Part II of this Prospectus.)
(4) The amount and timing of interest distributions from the Trust under the various plans of distribution are set forth below.
It is anticipated that the amount of interest to be distributed per Unit in each year under each plan of distribution will
initially be substantially equal to the Estimated Net Annual Interest Income per Unit for that plan. The amount of interest
to be distributed annually per Unit, will generally change as Bonds are redeemed, mature or are sold or as fees and expenses
increase or decrease.
(5) Estimated Long Term Return for the Trust represents the average of the yields to maturity (or call) of the Bonds in the
Trust's portfolio calculated in accordance with accepted bond practices and adjusted to reflect expenses and sales charges.
Estimated Current Return is computed by dividing the Net Annual Interest Income per Unit by the Public Offering Price, and in
contrast to Estimated Long Term Return does not reflect the amortization of premium or accretion of discount, if any. For
more information see "WHAT ARE ESTIMATED LONG TERM RETURN AND ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN?" in Part II of this Prospectus.
(6) Each Trustee annual fee is per $1,000 principal amount of the underlying Bonds in the Trust for that portion of the Trust
that represents a particular plan of distribution.
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Settlement Date............................................................................................., 1995
Mandatory Termination Date...................................See "OTHER INFORMATION" in Part II of this Prospectus
Minimum Value of Each Trust..................................See "OTHER INFORMATION" in Part II of this Prospectus
Sponsor's Annual Evaluation Fee.........................................$0.17 per $1,000 principal amount of Bonds
</TABLE>
Details of interest distributions per Unit of the Virginia Traditional Trust
under the various plans appear in the following table based upon estimated Net
Annual Interest Income at the Date of Deposit:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NORMAL
DISTRIBUTIONS
1995 1996 PER YEAR
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------
Record Date*.......................... 5/1 8/1 11/1 2/1
Distribution Date..................... 5/15 8/15 11/15 2/15
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Monthly Distribution Plan............. $ .2810(1) $ 5.3249
-------- $.4437 every month --------
Quarterly Distribution Plan........... $ .2810(1) $ 1.3392(2) $ 1.3392 $ 1.3392 $ 5.3569
Semi-Annual Distribution Plan......... $ .2810(1) $ 2.6874(3) $ 5.3759
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<FN>
* Record Dates for semi-annual distributions are May 1 and November 1; for quarterly distributions, they are February 1, May 1,
August 1 and November 1. Record Dates for monthly distributions are the first day of each month. Distribution Dates under each
distribution plan are the fifteenth day of the month in which the respective Record Date occurred. For additional information
see "WHEN ARE DISTRIBUTIONS MADE TO UNITHOLDERS?" in Part II of this Prospectus.
(1) The first distribution will be paid to all Unitholders, regardless of the distribution plan selected. Such distribution may
be more or less than a regular monthly distribution.
(2) Regular 3-month distribution.
(3) Regular 6-month distribution.
</TABLE>
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VIRGINIA RISK FACTORS
The financial condition of the Commonwealth of Virginia is affected by
various national, economic, social and environmental policies and conditions.
The Virginia Constitution requires a balanced biennial budget and contains
limits on the amount of general obligation bonds which the Commonwealth can
issue. Additionally, Constitutional and statutory limitations concerning taxes,
bond indebtedness and other matters may constrain the revenue-generating
capacity of the Commonwealth and its local governments and, therefore, the
ability of the issuers of the Bonds to satisfy their obligations.
The economic vitality of the Commonwealth and its various regions and,
therefore, the ability of the Commonwealth and its local governments to satisfy
the Bonds, are affected by numerous factors. The employment in the Commonwealth
has been and continues to be significantly and adversely affected by the
cutbacks in federal government spending, particularly defense, and the reduction
of jobs in the mining industry.
The Commonwealth is a party to numerous lawsuits in which an adverse final
decision could materially affect the Commonwealth's governmental operations and
consequently its ability to pay debt service on its obligations.
The Commonwealth of Virginia currently maintains a "triple A" bond rating
from Standard & Poor's Ratings Group, Moody's Investors Service and Fitch
Investors Service on its general obligation indebtedness.
Further information concerning Virginia risk factors may be obtained upon
written or telephonic request to the Trustee as described in "OTHER
INFORMATION--Supplemental Information" appearing in Part II of this Prospectus.
TAX STATUS--VIRGINIA TRADITIONAL TRUST
For a discussion of the Federal tax status of income earned on Virginia
Traditional Trust Units, see "What is the Tax Status of Unitholders?" appearing
in Part I of this Prospectus.
The assets of the Virginia Traditional Trust will consist of
interest-bearing obligations issued by or on behalf of the Commonwealth of
Virginia, its counties, municipalities, authorities or political subdivisions
and, provided the interest thereon is exempt from Virginia income taxes by the
laws or treaties of the United States, by or on behalf of the United States'
territories or possessions, including Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands and
the Northern Mariana Islands, and their political subdivisions and authorities
(the "Virginia Bonds").
In the opinion of Christian, Barton, Epps, Brent & Chappell, special counsel
for the Series for Virginia tax matters, under existing law:
The Virginia Traditional Trust will be treated as a trust for Virginia
income tax purposes and not as an association taxable as a corporation. As a
result, income of the Virginia Traditional Trust will be treated as the income
of the Unitholders.
The calculation of Virginia taxable income begins with Federal adjusted
gross income in the case of an individual or Federal taxable income in the case
of a corporation, estate or trust. Certain modifications are specified, but no
such modification requires the addition of interest on obligations such as the
Virginia Bonds in the Virginia Traditional Trust. Accordingly, amounts
representing tax-exempt interest for Federal income tax purposes received or
accrued by the Virginia Traditional Trust with respect to the Virginia Bonds,
will not be taxed to the Virginia Traditional Trust or to the Unitholders for
Virginia income tax purposes.
In this respect, to the extent that interest on obligations of the
Commonwealth or any political subdivision or instrumentality thereof is included
in federal adjusted gross income, Virginia law provides that the income shall be
subtracted in arriving at Virginia taxable income. In addition, Virginia income
tax exemption is independently provided for interest on certain obligations,
including those issued by industrial development authorities created pursuant to
the Virginia Industrial Development and Revenue Bond Act, by the Virginia
Housing Development Authority, by the Virginia Resources Authority and by the
Virginia Education Loan Authority. Where such an independent exemption is
provided, interest on such obligations is exempt from Virginia income taxation
without regard to any exemption from Federal income taxes, including interest
which may be subject to Federal income tax in the hands of a recipient who is,
or is a related person to, a substantial user of facilities financed with the
proceeds of obligations upon which such interest is paid.
As a general rule, to the extent that gain (whether as a result of the sale
of Virginia Bonds by the Virginia Traditional Trust or as a result of the sale
of a Unit by the Unitholder) is subject to Federal income taxation, such gain
will be included in the Unitholder's Virginia taxable income. Under the language
of certain enabling legislation, however, such as the Virginia Industrial
Development and Revenue Bond Act, the Virginia Resources Authority Act and the
Virginia Housing Development Authority Act, profit made on the sale of
obligations issued by authorities created thereunder is expressly exempt from
Virginia income taxation. Such enabling legislation does not appear to
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require a disallowance in the calculation of Virginia taxes of any loss that may
be deductible for Federal income tax purposes with respect to such obligations,
although the Virginia Department of Taxation has taken a contrary view.
No income tax is imposed by any political subdivision of the Commonwealth of
Virginia. The Commonwealth of Virginia does not impose a gift tax. The Virginia
estate tax is equal to the maximum state death tax credit allowable against the
Federal estate tax payable by the estate.
VIRGINIA TRADITIONAL TRUST 299
(NUVEEN TAX-EXEMPT UNIT TRUST SERIES 830)
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AT DATE OF DEPOSIT, _____________, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratings(3) Trustee's
Optional --------------------- Determination
Aggregate Name of Issuer and Title of Issue Represented Redemption Standard of Offering
Principal by Sponsor's Contracts to Purchase Bonds(1) Provisions(2) & Poor's Moody's Price
<C> <C> <S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$ 250,000 Virginia Resources Authority, Water and Sewer 2003 at 102 AA -- $ 231,330
System Revenue Bonds (Bond Lot Program), Lot
21 (Washington County Service Authority-New
Money/Refunding), 5.25% Due 10/1/14.
485,000 * City of Danville, Virginia, General Improvement 2005 at 102 AAA Aaa
Bonds of Fiscal Year 1994-1995,
55M-5.75% Due 4/1/12, 54,704
170M-5.80% Due 4/1/14, 168,071
260M-5.80% Due 4/1/15. 256,966
(General Obligation Bonds.) (When issued.)
(MBIA Insured.)
100,000 Fairfax County (Virginia), Water Authority, 2007 at 102 AA- Aa 100,467
Water Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 1992,
6.00% Due 4/1/22.
415,000 Fairfax County (Virginia), Water Authority, 2004 at 102 AA- Aa 387,145
Water Revenue Bonds, Series 1994, 5.15% Due
4/1/11.
250,000 Industrial Development Authority of the County 2005 at 102 -- A 263,960
of Prince William (Virginia), Hospital
Facility Revenue Bonds (Potomac Hospital
Corporation of Prince William), Series 1995,
6.85% Due 10/1/25.
500,000 Industrial Development Authority of the County 2003 at 102 -- A 477,635
of Prince William (Virginia), Hospital
Revenue Refunding Bonds (Prince William
Hospital), Series 1993, 5.625% Due 4/1/12.
500,000 Prince William County Service Authority 2003 at 102 AAA Aaa 452,710
(Virginia), Water and Sewer System Refunding
Revenue Bonds, Series 1993, 5.00% Due 7/1/13.
(FGIC Insured.)
500,000 Riverside Regional Jail Authority (Virginia), 2005 at 102 AAA Aaa 500,000
Jail Facility Revenue Bonds, Series 1995,
6.00% Due 7/1/25. (MBIA Insured.)
500,000 ** Industrial Development Authority of the City of 2003 at 102 AAA Aaa 437,630
Roanoke, Virginia, Hospital Revenue Refunding
Bonds (Roanoke Memorial Hospitals, Community
Hospital of Roanoke Valley, Franklin Memorial
Hospital and Saint Albans Psychiatric
Hospital Project) Series 1993A, 5.00% Due
7/1/24. (Original issue discount bonds
delivered on or about May 20, 1993 at a price
of 89.849% of principal amount.)(MBIA
Insured.)
- ----------- ---------------
$ 3,500,000 $ 3,330,618
- ----------- ---------------
- ----------- ---------------
</TABLE>
* These Bonds, or a portion thereof, have delivery dates beyond the normal
settlement date. Their expected delivery date is April 25, 1995. Contracts
relating to Bonds with delivery dates after the date of settlement for
purchase made on the Date of Deposit constitute approximately 14% of the
aggregate principal amount of the Trust. (See "COMPOSITION OF TRUSTS" in Part
II of this Prospectus.)
** See "GENERAL TRUST INFORMATION" in Part II of this Prospectus for a
discussion of the characteristics of Original Issue Discount Bonds and
Stripped Obligations and of the risks associated therewith.
(1) The Sponsor's contracts to purchase Bonds were entered into during the
period from April 6, 1995 to April 7, 1995. Other information regarding the
Bonds in the Trust on the initial Date of Deposit is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ANNUAL
PROFIT INTEREST
COST TO (OR LOSS) INCOME TO BID PRICE
TRUST SPONSOR TO SPONSOR TRUST OF BONDS
--------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Virginia
Traditional
Trust 299...... $3,315,418 $ 15,200 $ 193,850 $3,315,805
</TABLE>
In addition, the difference between the Trustee's determination of Offering
Price and Bid Price (as a percentage of principal amount) is .42%. Neither cost
to Sponsor nor profit (or loss) to Sponsor reflects underwriting profits or
losses received or incurred by the Sponsor through its participation in
underwriting syndicates. The Sponsor participated as either the sole underwriter
or manager or as a member of the syndicates which were the original underwriters
of % of the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds.
(2) The Bonds are first subject to optional redemption in the years, and at
the prices, shown. Unless otherwise indicated, the Bonds, except for Bonds
issued at a substantial original issue discount, are redeemable at declining
prices (but not
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below par value) in subsequent years. Original issue discount bonds, including
zero coupon bonds, are generally redeemable at prices based on the issue price
plus the amount of original issue discount accreted to redemption plus, if
applicable, some premium, the amount of which will decline in subsequent years.
The Bonds may also be subject to sinking fund redemption without premium prior
to the dates shown. Certain Bonds may be subject to redemption without premium
prior to the date shown pursuant to special or mandatory call provisions
specified in the instruments setting forth the terms and provisions of such
Bonds. See "COMPOSITION OF TRUSTS" and "RISK FACTORS" in Part II of this
Prospectus.
(3) All the Bonds in the Insured Trusts, as insured by the Insurer, are
rated AAA by Standard & Poor's Corporation and Aaa by Moody's Investors Service,
Inc. (See "WHY AND HOW ARE THE BONDS INSURED?" in Part II of this Prospectus and
"DESCRIPTION OF RATINGS" in the Information Supplement.)
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF JOHN NUVEEN & CO. INCORPORATED AND UNITHOLDERS OF
VIRGINIA TRADITIONAL TRUST 299:
We have audited the accompanying statement of condition and the schedule of
investments at date of deposit (included in Part I of this Prospectus) of
Virginia Traditional Trust 299 (contained in Nuveen Tax-Exempt Unit Trust,
Series 830), as of ________________, 1995. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Sponsor. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included
confirmation of the irrevocable letter of credit arrangement for the purchase of
securities, described in Note (1) to the statement of condition, by
correspondence with the Trustee. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by the Sponsor, 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 statement of condition and the related schedule of
investments at date of deposit referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Virginia Traditional Trust 299 as of
________________, 1995, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Chicago, Illinois,
________________, 1995.
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Statement of Condition
VIRGINIA TRADITIONAL TRUST 299
(Nuveen Tax-Exempt Unit Trust, Series 830)
AS OF ________________, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
VIRGINIA
TRADITIONAL
TRUST PROPERTY TRUST 299
--------------
<S> <C>
Sponsor's contracts to purchase Tax-Exempt Bonds,
backed by an irrevocable letter of
credit(1)(2)..................................... $ 3,330,618
Accrued interest to , 1995 on underlying
Bonds(1)........................................ 24,538
--------------
Total................................. $ 3,355,156
--------------
--------------
LIABILITY AND INTEREST OF UNITHOLDERS
LIABILITY:
Accrued interest to , 1995 on underlying
Bonds(3)..................................... $ 24,538
--------------
INTEREST OF UNITHOLDERS:
Units of fractional undivided interest
outstanding.................................. 35,000
Cost to investors(4)........................ $ 3,502,211
Less: Gross underwriting commission(5).... (171,593)
--------------
Net amount applicable to investors............ $ 3,330,618
--------------
Total................................. $ 3,355,156
--------------
--------------
(1) Represented by contracts to purchase Tax-Exempt Bonds which
include "when issued" or "regular way" or "delayed delivery"
contracts for which an irrevocable letter of credit issued by
a major commercial bank has been deposited with the Trustee on
the Date of Deposit. The amount of such letter of credit and
any cash deposited exceeds the amount necessary for the
purchase of the Bonds plus accrued interest to the Date of
Deposit. At the Date of Deposit, Bonds may have been delivered
to the Sponsor pursuant to certain of these contracts; the
Sponsor has assigned to the Trustee all of its rights, title
and interest in and to such Bonds.
(2) Aggregate value (at offering prices) as of the Date of Deposit
of the Bonds listed under "Schedule of Investments" herein,
and their aggregate cost to the Trust are the same. Such
offering prices were determined by Kenny S&P Evaluation
Services, a division of J.J. Kenny Co., Inc., as of the close
of business on the business day prior to the Date of Deposit.
(See "HOW WAS THE PRICE OF THE BONDS DETERMINED AT THE DATE OF
DEPOSIT?" in Part II of this Prospectus.) Insurance coverage
providing for the timely payment, when due, of all principal
of and interest on the Bonds in an Insured Trust has been
obtained by the Sponsor or by the issuers of such Bonds. Such
insurance does not guarantee the market value of the Bonds or
the value of the Units. Both the bid and the offering prices
of the underlying Bonds and of the Units may include value at-
tributable to such policies of insurance.
(3) Representing, as set forth in "WHAT IS ACCRUED INTEREST?" in
Part II of this Prospectus, advancement by the Trustee of an
amount equal to the accrued Bond interest as of the Date of
Deposit.
(4) Aggregate Public Offering Price (exclusive of accrued
interest) computed as set forth under "HOW IS THE PUBLIC
OFFERING PRICE DETERMINED?" in Part II of this Prospectus.
(5) The gross underwriting commission of 4.90% of the Public
Offering Price has been calculated on the assumption that the
Units sold are not subject to a reduction of sales charge for
quantity purchases. In single transactions involving 500 Units
or more, the sales charge is reduced. (See "HOW IS THE PUBLIC
OFFERING PRICE DETERMINED?" in Part II of this Prospectus.)
</TABLE>
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FLORIDA INSURED TRUST 210
(NUVEEN TAX EXEMPT UNIT TRUSTS SERIES 830)
CUSIP NUMBERS:
Monthly: 6706H4 109
Quarterly: 6706H4 117
Semi-Annually: 6706H4 125
PROSPECTUS--PART I
THIS PART I OF THE PROSPECTUS MAY NOT BE DISTRIBUTED
UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY THE PART II OF THE PROSPECTUS DATED ________________,
1995.
BOTH PARTS OF THE PROSPECTUS SHOULD BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
The Portfolio of Florida Insured Trust 210 consists of 7 obligations issued
by entities located in Florida and one obligation issued by an entity located in
the Territory of Puerto Rico. The Bonds in the Trust are either general
obligations of the governmental entity issuing them and are backed by the taxing
powers thereof or are payable as to principal and interest from the income of a
specific project or authority and are not supported by the issuer's power to
levy taxes. The sources of payment for the Bonds are divided as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of Portfolio
Issues Purpose of Issue Percentage
- ----------- ------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------
<C> <S> <C>
3 General Obligation 45.00%
1 Dedicated Tax Supported Revenue 8.75
1 Electrical System Revenue 12.50
2 Health Care Facility Revenue 30.00
1 Water and/or Sewer Revenue 3.75
</TABLE>
For a discussion of the risks associated with investments in the bonds of
various issuers, see "GENERAL TRUST INFORMATION" in Part II of this Prospectus.
See "WHY AND HOW ARE THE BONDS INSURED?" in Part II of this Prospectus for a
discussion of Insurance on the Bonds.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
REGARDING THE FLORIDA INSURED TRUST 210
ON THE BUSINESS DAY PRIOR TO THE DATE OF DEPOSIT, ______________, 1995
Sponsor and Evaluator........ John Nuveen & Co. Incorporated
Trustee............. United States Trust Company of New York
------------------------------------------------
The income, expense and distribution data set forth below have been calculated
for Unitholders receiving monthly, quarterly or semi-annual distribution
options.
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Principal Amount of Bonds in Trust.................. $ 4,000,000
Number of Units..................................... 40,000
Fractional Undivided Interest in Trust Per Unit..... 1/40,000
Public Offering Price--Less than 500 Units
Aggregate Offering Price of Bonds in Trust...... $ 3,730,710
Divided by Number of Units...................... $ 93.27
Plus Sales Charge 4.9% (5.152% of the Aggregate
Offering Price of the Bonds per Unit).......... $ 4.81
Public Offering Price Per Unit(1)............... $ 98.08
Redemption Price Per Unit (exclusive of accrued
interest)......................................... $ 92.77
Sponsor's Initial Repurchase Price Per Unit
(exclusive of accrued interest)................... $ 93.27
Excess of Public Offering Price Per Unit over
Redemption Price Per Unit......................... $ 5.31
Excess of Public Offering Price Per Unit over
Sponsor's Repurchase Price Per Unit............... $ 4.81
Average Maturity of Bonds in the Trust(2)........... 28.7 years
<CAPTION>
MONTHLY
SEMI-ANNUAL ---
QUARTERLY
--
------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Calculation of Estimated Net Annual
Interest Income Per Unit
Annual Interest Income(3)............ $ 5.4031 $ 5.4031 $ 5.4031
Less Estimated Annual Expense........ $ .2178 $ .1912 $ .1696
----------- ----------- -----------
Estimated Net Annual Interest
Income(4).......................... $ 5.1853 $ 5.2560 $ 5.2776
Daily Rate of Accrual Per Unit........... $ .01440 $ .01460 $ .01466
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Estimated Current Return(5).............. 5.29% 5.32% 5.34 %
Estimated Long Term Return(5)............ 5.38% 5.41% 5.43 %
Trustee's Annual Fees(6)................. $ 1.6326 $ 1.3126 $ 1.1226
BECAUSE CERTAIN OF THE BONDS IN THE TRUST WILL NOT BE DELIVERED TO THE TRUSTEE UNTIL
AFTER THE SETTLEMENT DATE FOR A PURCHASE OF UNITS MADE ON THE DATE OF DEPOSIT, INTEREST
THAT ACCRUES ON THOSE BONDS BETWEEN THE DATE OF DEPOSIT AND SUCH DELIVERY DATE WILL BE
TREATED AS A RETURN OF PRINCIPAL RATHER THAN AS TAX-EXEMPT INCOME. THE AMOUNT OF ANY SUCH
RETURN OF PRINCIPAL IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL INTEREST INCOME SHOWN ABOVE. FOR THE
TRUST, THE FOLLOWING SETS FORTH THE LATEST SCHEDULED BOND DELIVERY DATE, THE AMOUNT PER
UNIT THAT WILL BE TREATED AS A RETURN OF PRINCIPAL TO UNITHOLDERS WHO PURCHASE ON THE
DATE OF DEPOSIT, AND THE ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN UNDER THE MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION PLAN
AFTER THE FIRST YEAR, ASSUMING THE PORTFOLIO AND ESTIMATED ANNUAL EXPENSES DO NOT VARY
FROM THAT SET FORTH ABOVE (SEE "WHAT ARE NORMAL TRUST OPERATING EXPENSES?" IN PART II OF
THIS PROSPECTUS AND THE "SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS"). THE ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN AFTER
THE FIRST YEAR WILL ALSO BE HIGHER UNDER THE QUARTERLY AND SEMI-ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
PLANS:
LATEST SCHEDULED PER UNIT ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN
DELIVERY DATE RETURN OF PRINCIPAL AFTER THE FIRST YEAR
------------------ -------------------- -------------------------
FLORIDA INSURED TRUST......... MAY 2, 1995 $ .03 5.34 %
<FN>
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Evaluations for purpose of sale, purchase or redemption of Units are made as of 4 p.m. Eastern time on the business day next
following receipt of an order by the Sponsor or Trustee. (See "HOW IS THE PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE DETERMINED?" in Part II of this
Prospectus.)
(1) Units are offered at the Public Offering Price plus accrued interest from the preceding Record Date to, but not including,
the date of settlement (normally five business days after purchase). The Date of Deposit of the Fund has been designated as
the First Record Date for all plans of distribution of the Trust and, accordingly, for Units purchased on the Date of
Deposit, $.11 of accrued interest to the Settlement Date will be added to the Public Offering Price. (See "WHAT IS ACCRUED
INTEREST?" in Part II of this Prospectus.)
(2) The Average Maturity of the Bonds in the Trust is calculated based upon the stated maturities of the Bonds in the Trust (or,
with respect to Bonds for which funds or securities have been placed in escrow to redeem such Bonds on a stated call date,
based upon such call date). The Average Maturity of Bonds in the Trust may increase or decrease from time to time as Bonds
mature or are called or sold.
(3) Assumes delivery of all Bonds. (See "COMPOSITION OF TRUSTS" appearing in Part II of this Prospectus.) Interest income does
not include accretion of original issue discount on "zero coupon" Bonds, Stripped Obligations or other original issue
discount Bonds. (See "GENERAL TRUST INFORMATION" in Part II of this Prospectus.)
(4) The amount and timing of interest distributions from the Trust under the various plans of distribution are set forth below.
It is anticipated that the amount of interest to be distributed per Unit in each year under each plan of distribution will
initially be substantially equal to the Estimated Net Annual Interest Income per Unit for that plan. The amount of interest
to be distributed annually per Unit, will generally change as Bonds are redeemed, mature or are sold or as fees and expenses
increase or decrease.
(5) Estimated Long Term Return for the Trust represents the average of the yields to maturity (or call) of the Bonds in the
Trust's portfolio calculated in accordance with accepted bond practices and adjusted to reflect expenses and sales charges.
Estimated Current Return is computed by dividing the Net Annual Interest Income per Unit by the Public Offering Price, and in
contrast to Estimated Long Term Return does not reflect the amortization of premium or accretion of discount, if any. For
more information see "WHAT ARE ESTIMATED LONG TERM RETURN AND ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN?" in Part II of this Prospectus.
(6) Each Trustee annual fee is per $1,000 principal amount of the underlying Bonds in the Trust for that portion of the Trust
that represents a particular plan of distribution.
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Settlement Date............................................................................................., 1995
Mandatory Termination Date...................................See "OTHER INFORMATION" in Part II of this Prospectus
Minimum Value of Each Trust..................................See "OTHER INFORMATION" in Part II of this Prospectus
Sponsor's Annual Evaluation Fee.........................................$0.17 per $1,000 principal amount of Bonds
</TABLE>
Details of interest distributions per Unit of the Florida Insured Trust under
the various plans appear in the following table based upon estimated Net Annual
Interest Income at the Date of Deposit:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NORMAL
DISTRIBUTIONS
1995 1996 PER YEAR
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------
Record Date*.......................... 6/1 8/1 11/1 2/1 5
Distribution Date..................... 6/15 8/15 11/15 2/15 5
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Monthly Distribution Plan............. $ .5184(1) $ 5.1853
-------- $.4320 every month --------
Quarterly Distribution Plan........... $ .5184(1) $ .8694(2) $ 1.3041 $ 1.3041 $ 5.2173
Semi-Annual Distribution Plan......... $ .5184(1) $ 2.1810(3) $ 5.2363
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<FN>
* Record Dates for semi-annual distributions are May 1 and November 1; for quarterly distributions, they are February 1, May 1,
August 1 and November 1. Record Dates for monthly distributions are the first day of each month. Distribution Dates under each
distribution plan are the fifteenth day of the month in which the respective Record Date occurred. For additional information
see "WHEN ARE DISTRIBUTIONS MADE TO UNITHOLDERS?" in Part II of this Prospectus.
(1) The first distribution will be paid to all Unitholders, regardless of the distribution plan selected. Such distribution may
be more or less than a regular monthly distribution.
(2) Regular 3-month distribution.
(3) Regular 6-month distribution.
</TABLE>
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FLORIDA RISK FACTORS
The financial condition of the State of Florida is affected by various
national, economic, social and environmental policies and conditions.
Additionally, Constitutional and statutory limitations imposed on the State and
its local governments concerning taxes, bond indebtedness and other matters may
constrain the revenue-generating capacity of the State and its local governments
and, therefore, the ability of the issuers of the Bonds to satisfy their
obligations. The State Constitution and statutes mandate that the State budget,
as a whole, and each separate fund within the State budget, be kept in balance
from currently available revenues each fiscal year. Additionally, the State
Constitution prohibits issuance of State obligations to fund State operations.
The economic vitality of the State and its various regions and, therefore,
the ability of the State and its local governments to satisfy the Bonds, are
affected by numerous factors. The State continues to be dependent on the
construction and construction related manufacturing industries. These industries
tend to be highly cyclical and there is no assurance that Florida's rapid
population growth, which drove these industries in the past, will continue.
Tourism is also one of the State's most important industries. Because many
international travelers visit Florida, an increase in the value of the U.S.
dollar adversely affects this industry. Moreover, Florida could be impacted by
problems in the agricultural sector, including crop failures, severe weather
conditions or other agricultural-related problems, particularly with regard to
the citrus and sugar industries.
The State is a party to numerous lawsuits in which an adverse final decision
could materially affect the State's governmental operations and consequently its
ability to pay debt service on its obligations.
The State maintains a bond rating of Aa and AA from Moody's Investors
Service and Standard & Poor's Ratings Group, respectively, on the majority of
its general obligation bonds, although the rating of a particular series of
revenue bonds relates primarily to the project, facility, or other revenue
resource from which such series derives funds for repayment.
Further information concerning Florida risk factors may be obtained upon
written or telephonic request to the Trustee as described in "OTHER INFORMATION
- -- Supplemental Information" appearing in Part II of this Prospectus.
TAX STATUS--FLORIDA INSURED TRUST
For a discussion of the Federal tax status of income earned on Florida
Insured Trust Units, see "What is the Tax Status of Unitholders?" appearing in
Part II of this Prospectus.
The assets of the Florida Insured Trust (the "Trust") will consist solely of
interest-bearing obligations issued by or on behalf of the State of Florida, its
political subdivisions and authorities or by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,
Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, or the Northern Mariana Islands (the
"Florida Bonds").
In the opinion of Carlton, Fields, Ward, Emmanuel, Smith & Cutler, P.A.,
special counsel for the Trust for Florida tax matters, under existing law:
For Florida state income tax purposes, the Trust will not be subject to the
Florida income tax imposed by the Florida Code so long as the Trust has no
income subject to federal taxation. In addition, political subdivisions of
Florida do not impose any income taxes.
Because Florida does not impose an income tax on individuals, non-corporate
Unitholders will not be subject to any Florida income tax on income realized by
the Trust. Each corporate Unitholder will be subject to Florida income taxation
on its share of the income realized by the Trust notwithstanding the tax exempt
status of the interest received from any bonds under Section 103(a) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or any other federal law, unless the interest
income constitutes nonbusiness income. Nevertheless, any corporate Unitholder
that has its commercial domicile in Florida will be taxable under the Florida
Code on its share of the Trust income which constitutes nonbusiness income.
Trust Units will be subject to Florida estate tax only if owned by Florida
residents, certain natural persons not domiciled in Florida, or certain natural
persons not residents of the United States. However, the Florida estate tax is
limited to the amount of the credit allowable under the applicable Federal
Revenue Act (currently Section 2011 (and in some cases Section 2102) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended) for death taxes actually paid to the
several states.
Neither the Florida Bonds nor the Units will be subject to the Florida ad
valorem property tax or Florida sales or use tax.
Because Bonds issued by the State of Florida or its political subdivisions
or by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa
and the Northern Mariana Islands are exempt from Florida intangible personal
property taxation under Chapter 199, Florida Statutes, as amended, the Trust
will not be subject
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to Florida intangible personal property tax. In addition, the Unitholders will
not be subject to Florida intangible personal property tax on the Units.
FLORIDA INSURED TRUST 210
(NUVEEN TAX-EXEMPT UNIT TRUST SERIES 830)
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AT DATE OF DEPOSIT, _____________, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratings(3) Trustee's
Optional --------------------- Determination
Aggregate Name of Issuer and Title of Issue Represented Redemption Standard of Offering
Principal by Sponsor's Contracts to Purchase Bonds(1) Provisions(2) & Poor's Moody's Price
<C> <C> <S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
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$ 500,000 Florida Municipal Power Agency, Stanton II 2003 at 100 AAA Aaa $ 399,330
Project Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 1993,
4.50% Due 10/1/27. (Original issue discount
bonds delivered on or about October 5, 1993
at a price of 88.625% of principal amount.)
500,000 State of Florida, Full Faith and Credit, 2005 at 101 AAA Aaa 498,215
Department of Transportation, Right-of-Way
Acquisition and Bridge Construction Bonds,
Series 1995, 5.875% Due 7/1/24. (General
Obligation Bonds.) (When issued.)
500,000 Dade County, Florida, Aviation Revenue Bonds, 2005 at 102 AAA Aaa 489,430
Series 1995C, 5.75% Due 10/1/25.
500,000 City of Miramar, Florida, Water Improvement 2003 at 102 AAA Aaa 479,140
Assessment Bonds, Series 1993, 5.60% Due
10/1/24.
500,000 Pinellas County (Florida), Health Facilities 2003 at 102 AAA Aaa 481,100
Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series
1993 (Morton Plant Health System Project),
5.625% Due 11/15/23.
500,000 City of Tampa, Florida, Allegany Health System 2003 at 102 AAA Aaa 446,740
Revenue Bonds, St. Joseph's Hospital, Inc.
Issue, Series 1993, 5.125% Due 12/1/23.
(Original issue discount bonds delivered on
or about January 4, 1994 at a price of
94.522% of principal amount.)
500,000 * West Coast Regional Water Supply Authority 2005 at 101 AAA Aaa 490,330
(Florida), Refunding Revenue Bonds
(Hillsborough County Project), Series 1995,
5.75% Due 10/1/19. (When issued.)
500,000 Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Public Improvement 2003 at 100 AAA Aaa 446,425
Refunding Bonds, Series 1993 (General
Obligation Bonds.), 5.00% Due 7/1/21.
(Original issue discount bonds delivered on
or about July 15, 1993 at a price of 90.01%
of principal amount.)
- ----------- ---------------
$ 4,000,000 $ 3,730,710
- ----------- ---------------
- ----------- ---------------
</TABLE>
* These Bonds, or a portion thereof, have delivery dates beyond the normal
settlement date. Their expected delivery date is May 3, 1995. Contracts
relating to Bonds with delivery dates after the date of settlement for
purchase made on the Date of Deposit constitute approximately 13% of the
aggregate principal amount of the Trust. (See "COMPOSITION OF TRUSTS" in Part
II of this Prospectus.)
** See "GENERAL TRUST INFORMATION" in Part II of this Prospectus for a
discussion of the characteristics of Original Issue Discount Bonds and
Stripped Obligations and of the risks associated therewith.
(1) The Sponsor's contracts to purchase Bonds were entered into on April 24,
1995. Other information regarding the Bonds in the Trust on the initial Date of
Deposit is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ANNUAL
PROFIT INTEREST
COST TO (OR LOSS) INCOME TO BID PRICE
TRUST SPONSOR TO SPONSOR TRUST OF BONDS
--------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Florida Insured
Trust 210...... $3,718,273 $ 12,437 $ 216,125 $3,710,710
</TABLE>
In addition, the difference between the Trustee's determination of Offering
Price and Bid Price (as a percentage of principal amount) is .50%. Neither cost
to Sponsor nor profit (or loss) to Sponsor reflects underwriting profits or
losses received or incurred by the Sponsor through its participation in
underwriting syndicates. The Sponsor participated as either the sole underwriter
or manager or as a member of the syndicates which were the original underwriters
of % of the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds.
(2) The Bonds are first subject to optional redemption in the years, and at
the prices, shown. Unless otherwise indicated, the Bonds, except for Bonds
issued at a substantial original issue discount, are redeemable at declining
prices (but not below par value) in subsequent years. Original issue discount
bonds, including zero coupon bonds, are generally redeemable at prices based on
the issue price plus the amount of original issue discount accreted to
redemption plus, if applicable, some premium, the amount of which will decline
in subsequent years. The Bonds may also be subject to sinking fund redemption
without premium prior to the dates shown. Certain Bonds may be subject to
redemption without premium prior to the date shown pursuant to special or
mandatory call provisions specified in the instruments setting forth the terms
and provisions of such Bonds. See "COMPOSITION OF TRUSTS" and "RISK FACTORS" in
Part II of this Prospectus.
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(3) All the Bonds in the Insured Trusts, as insured by the Insurer, are
rated AAA by Standard & Poor's Corporation and Aaa by Moody's Investors Service,
Inc. (See "WHY AND HOW ARE THE BONDS INSURED?" in Part II of this Prospectus and
"Description of Ratings" in the Information Supplement.)
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF JOHN NUVEEN & CO. INCORPORATED AND UNITHOLDERS OF
FLORIDA INSURED TRUST 210:
We have audited the accompanying statement of condition and the schedule of
investments at date of deposit (included in Part I of this Prospectus) of
Florida Insured Trust 210 (contained in Nuveen Tax-Exempt Unit Trust, Series
830), as of ________________, 1995. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Sponsor. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included
confirmation of the irrevocable letter of credit arrangement for the purchase of
securities, described in Note (1) to the statement of condition, by
correspondence with the Trustee. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by the Sponsor, 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 statement of condition and the related schedule of
investments at date of deposit referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Florida Insured Trust 210 as of
________________, 1995, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Chicago, Illinois,
________________, 1995.
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Statement of Condition
FLORIDA INSURED TRUST 210
(Nuveen Tax-Exempt Unit Trust, Series 830)
AS OF ________________, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FLORIDA
INSURED
TRUST PROPERTY TRUST 210
--------------
<S> <C>
Sponsor's contracts to purchase Tax-Exempt Bonds,
backed by an irrevocable letter of
credit(1)(2)..................................... $ 3,730,710
Accrued interest to , 1995 on underlying
Bonds(1)........................................ 41,078
--------------
Total................................. $ 3,771,788
--------------
--------------
LIABILITY AND INTEREST OF UNITHOLDERS
LIABILITY:
Accrued interest to , 1995 on underlying
Bonds(3)..................................... $ 41,078
--------------
INTEREST OF UNITHOLDERS:
Units of fractional undivided interest
outstanding.................................. 40,000
Cost to investors(4)........................ $ 3,922,916
Less: Gross underwriting commission(5).... (192,206)
--------------
Net amount applicable to investors............ $ 3,730,710
--------------
Total................................. $ 3,771,788
--------------
--------------
(1) Represented by contracts to purchase Tax-Exempt Bonds which
include "when issued" or "regular way" or "delayed delivery"
contracts for which an irrevocable letter of credit issued by
a major commercial bank has been deposited with the Trustee on
the Date of Deposit. The amount of such letter of credit and
any cash deposited exceeds the amount necessary for the
purchase of the Bonds plus accrued interest to the Date of
Deposit. At the Date of Deposit, Bonds may have been delivered
to the Sponsor pursuant to certain of these contracts; the
Sponsor has assigned to the Trustee all of its rights, title
and interest in and to such Bonds.
(2) Aggregate value (at offering prices) as of the Date of Deposit
of the Bonds listed under "Schedule of Investments" herein,
and their aggregate cost to the Trust are the same. Such
offering prices were determined by Kenny S&P Evaluation
Services, a division of J.J. Kenny Co., Inc., as of the close
of business on the business day prior to the Date of Deposit.
(See "HOW WAS THE PRICE OF THE BONDS DETERMINED AT THE DATE OF
DEPOSIT?" in Part II of this Prospectus.) Insurance coverage
providing for the timely payment, when due, of all principal
of and interest on the Bonds in an Insured Trust has been
obtained by the Sponsor or by the issuers of such Bonds. Such
insurance does not guarantee the market value of the Bonds or
the value of the Units. Both the bid and the offering prices
of the underlying Bonds and of the Units may include value at-
tributable to such policies of insurance.
(3) Representing, as set forth in "WHAT IS ACCRUED INTEREST?" in
Part II of this Prospectus, advancement by the Trustee of an
amount equal to the accrued Bond interest as of the Date of
Deposit.
(4) Aggregate Public Offering Price (exclusive of accrued
interest) computed as set forth under "HOW IS THE PUBLIC
OFFERING PRICE DETERMINED?" in Part II of this Prospectus.
(5) The gross underwriting commission of 4.90% of the Public
Offering Price has been calculated on the assumption that the
Units sold are not subject to a reduction of sales charge for
quantity purchases. In single transactions involving 500 Units
or more, the sales charge is reduced. (See "HOW IS THE PUBLIC
OFFERING PRICE DETERMINED?" in Part II of this Prospectus.)
</TABLE>
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MASSACHUSETTS INSURED TRUST 125
(NUVEEN TAX EXEMPT UNIT TRUSTS SERIES 830)
CUSIP NUMBERS:
Monthly: 670947 340
Quarterly: 670947 357
Semi-Annually: 670947 365
PROSPECTUS--PART I
THIS PART I OF THE PROSPECTUS MAY NOT BE DISTRIBUTED
UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY THE PART II OF THE PROSPECTUS DATED ________________,
1995.
BOTH PARTS OF THE PROSPECTUS SHOULD BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
The Portfolio of Massachusetts Insured Trust 125 consists of 7 obligations
issued by entities located in Massachusetts. The Bonds in the Trust are either
general obligations of the governmental entity issuing them and are backed by
the taxing powers thereof or are payable as to principal and interest from the
income of a specific project or authority and are not supported by the issuer's
power to levy taxes. The sources of payment for the Bonds are divided as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of Portfolio
Issues Purpose of Issue Percentage
- ----------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------
<C> <S> <C>
3 General Obligation 40.00%
1 College and University Revenue 15.00
1 Electrical System Revenue 15.00
1 Health Care Facility Revenue 15.00
1 Water and/or Sewer Revenue 15.00
</TABLE>
For a discussion of the risks associated with investments in the bonds of
various issuers, see "GENERAL TRUST INFORMATION" in Part II of this Prospectus.
See "WHY AND HOW ARE THE BONDS INSURED?" in Part II of this Prospectus for a
discussion of insurance on the Bonds.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
REGARDING THE MASSACHUSETTS INSURED TRUST 125
ON THE BUSINESS DAY PRIOR TO THE DATE OF DEPOSIT, ______________, 1995
Sponsor and Evaluator........ John Nuveen & Co. Incorporated
Trustee............. United States Trust Company of New York
------------------------------------------------
The income, expense and distribution data set forth below have been calculated
for Unitholders receiving monthly, quarterly or semi-annual distribution
options.
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Principal Amount of Bonds in Trust.................. $ 4,000,000
Number of Units..................................... 40,000
Fractional Undivided Interest in Trust Per Unit..... 1/40,000
Public Offering Price--Less than 500 Units
Aggregate Offering Price of Bonds in Trust...... $ 3,861,038
Divided by Number of Units...................... $ 96.53
Plus Sales Charge 4.9% (5.152% of the Aggregate
Offering Price of the Bonds per Unit).......... $ 4.97
Public Offering Price Per Unit(1)............... $ 101.50
Redemption Price Per Unit (exclusive of accrued
interest)......................................... $ 96.06
Sponsor's Initial Repurchase Price Per Unit
(exclusive of accrued interest)................... $ 96.53
Excess of Public Offering Price Per Unit over
Redemption Price Per Unit......................... $ 5.44
Excess of Public Offering Price Per Unit over
Sponsor's Repurchase Price Per Unit............... $ 4.97
Average Maturity of Bonds in the Trust(2)........... 24.7 years
<CAPTION>
MONTHLY
SEMI-ANNUAL ---
QUARTERLY
--
------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Calculation of Estimated Net Annual
Interest Income Per Unit
Annual Interest Income(3)............ $ 5.6600 $ 5.6600 $ 5.6600
Less Estimated Annual Expense........ $ .2154 $ . $ .
----------- ----------- -----------
Estimated Net Annual Interest
Income(4).......................... $ 5.4446 $ $
Daily Rate of Accrual Per Unit........... $ .01512 $ .01521 $ .01526
Estimated Current Return(5).............. 5.36% 5.40% 5.41 %
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Estimated Long Term Return(5)............ 5.46% 5.49% 5.51 %
Trustee's Annual Fees(6)................. $ 1.6078 $ 1.2878 $ 1.0978
BECAUSE CERTAIN OF THE BONDS IN THE TRUST WILL NOT BE DELIVERED TO THE TRUSTEE UNTIL
AFTER THE SETTLEMENT DATE FOR A PURCHASE OF UNITS MADE ON THE DATE OF DEPOSIT, INTEREST
THAT ACCRUES ON THOSE BONDS BETWEEN THE DATE OF DEPOSIT AND SUCH DELIVERY DATE WILL BE
TREATED AS A RETURN OF PRINCIPAL RATHER THAN AS TAX-EXEMPT INCOME. THE AMOUNT OF ANY SUCH
RETURN OF PRINCIPAL IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL INTEREST INCOME SHOWN ABOVE. FOR THE
TRUST, THE FOLLOWING SETS FORTH THE LATEST SCHEDULED BOND DELIVERY DATE, THE AMOUNT PER
UNIT THAT WILL BE TREATED AS A RETURN OF PRINCIPAL TO UNITHOLDERS WHO PURCHASE ON THE
DATE OF DEPOSIT, AND THE ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN UNDER THE MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION PLAN
AFTER THE FIRST YEAR, ASSUMING THE PORTFOLIO AND ESTIMATED ANNUAL EXPENSES DO NOT VARY
FROM THAT SET FORTH ABOVE (SEE "WHAT ARE NORMAL TRUST OPERATING EXPENSES?" IN PART II OF
THIS PROSPECTUS AND THE "SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS"). THE ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN AFTER
THE FIRST YEAR WILL ALSO BE HIGHER UNDER THE QUARTERLY AND SEMI-ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
PLANS:
LATEST SCHEDULED PER UNIT ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN
DELIVERY DATE RETURN OF PRINCIPAL AFTER THE FIRST YEAR
------------------ -------------------- -------------------------
MASSACHUSETTS INSURED TRUST... $ %
<FN>
- ----------
Evaluations for purpose of sale, purchase or redemption of Units are made as of 4 p.m. Eastern time on the business day next
following receipt of an order by the Sponsor or Trustee. (See "HOW IS THE PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE DETERMINED?" in Part II of this
Prospectus.)
(1) Units are offered at the Public Offering Price plus accrued interest from the preceding Record Date to, but not including,
the date of settlement (normally five business days after purchase). The Date of Deposit of the Fund has been designated as
the First Record Date for all plans of distribution of the Trust and, accordingly, for Units purchased on the Date of
Deposit, $.12 of accrued interest to the Settlement Date will be added to the Public Offering Price. (See "WHAT IS ACCRUED
INTEREST?" in Part II of this Prospectus.)
(2) The Average Maturity of Bonds in the Trust is calculated based upon the stated maturities of the Bonds in the Trust (or, with
respect to Bonds for which funds or securities have been placed in escrow to redeem such Bonds on a stated call date, based
upon such call date). The Average Maturity of Bonds in the Trust may increase or decrease from time to time as Bonds mature
or are called or sold.
(3) Assumes delivery of all Bonds. (See "COMPOSITION OF TRUSTS" appearing in Part II of this Prospectus.) Interest income does
not include accretion of original issue discount on "zero coupon" Bonds, Stripped Obligations or other original issue
discount Bonds. (See "GENERAL TRUST INFORMATION" in Part II of this Prospectus.)
(4) The amount and timing of interest distributions from the Trust under the various plans of distribution are set forth below.
It is anticipated that the amount of interest to be distributed per Unit in each year under each plan of distribution will
initially be substantially equal to the Estimated Net Annual Interest Income per Unit for that plan. The amount of interest
to be distributed annually per Unit, will generally change as Bonds are redeemed, mature or are sold or as fees and expenses
increase or decrease.
(5) Estimated Long Term Return for the Trust represents the average of the yields to maturity (or call) of the Bonds in the
Trust's portfolio calculated in accordance with accepted bond practices and adjusted to reflect expenses and sales charges.
Estimated Current Return is computed by dividing the Net Annual Interest Income per Unit by the Public Offering Price, and in
contrast to Estimated Long Term Return does not reflect the amortization of premium or accretion of discount, if any. For
more information see "WHAT ARE ESTIMATED LONG TERM RETURN AND ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN?" in Part II of this Prospectus.
(6) Each Trustee annual fee is per $1,000 principal amount of the underlying Bonds in the Trust for that portion of the Trust
that represents a particular plan of distribution.
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Settlement Date............................................................................................., 1995
Mandatory Termination Date...................................See "OTHER INFORMATION" in Part II of this Prospectus
Minimum Value of Each Trust..................................See "OTHER INFORMATION" in Part II of this Prospectus
Sponsor's Annual Evaluation Fee.........................................$0.17 per $1,000 principal amount of Bonds
</TABLE>
Details of interest distributions per Unit of the Massachusetts Insured Trust
under the various plans appear in the following table based upon estimated Net
Annual Interest Income at the Date of Deposit:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NORMAL
DISTRIBUTIONS
1995 1996 PER YEAR
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------
Record Date*.......................... 5/1 8/1 11/1 2/1
Distribution Date..................... 5/15 8/15 11/15 2/15
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Monthly Distribution Plan............. $ .2872(1) $ 5.4446
-------- $.4536 every month --------
Quarterly Distribution Plan........... $ .2872(1) $ 1.3689(2) $ 1.3689 $ 1.3689 $ 5.4766
Semi-Annual Distribution Plan......... $ .2872(1) $ 2.7468(3) $ 5.4956
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<FN>
* Record Dates for semi-annual distributions are May 1 and November 1; for quarterly distributions, they are February 1, May 1,
August 1 and November 1. Record Dates for monthly distributions are the first day of each month. Distribution Dates under each
distribution plan are the fifteenth day of the month in which the respective Record Date occurred. For additional information
see "WHEN ARE DISTRIBUTIONS MADE TO UNITHOLDERS?" in Part II of this Prospectus.
(1) The first distribution will be paid to all Unitholders, regardless of the distribution plan selected. Such distribution may
be more or less than a regular monthly distribution.
(2) Regular 3-month distribution.
(3) Regular 6-month distribution.
</TABLE>
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MASSACHUSETTS RISK FACTORS
The financial condition of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is affected by
various national, economic, social and environmental policies and conditions.
Additionally, limitations imposed by statute and voter initiative upon the
Commonwealth and its local governments concerning taxes, bond indebtedness and
other matters may constrain the revenue-generating capacity of the Commonwealth
and its local governments and, therefore, the ability of the issuers of the
Bonds to satisfy their obligations.
The economic vitality of the State and its various regions and, therefore,
the ability of the State and its local governments to satisfy the Bonds, are
affected by numerous factors. The employment in the Commonwealth has been and
continues to be significantly and adversely affected by reductions in federal
government spending on defense-related industries. The Commonwealth has many
material future liabilities, including an underfunded retirement system and
Medicaid expenditures.
The Commonwealth is a party to numerous lawsuits in which an adverse final
decision could materially affect the Commonwealth's governmental operations and
consequently its ability to pay debt service on its obligations.
In recent years, the Commonwealth and certain of its public bodies and
municipalities have faced serious financial difficulties which have affected the
credit standing and borrowing abilities of Massachusetts and its respective
entities and may have contributed to higher interest rates on debt obligations.
Standard and Poor's Ratings Group currently rates the Commonwealth's uninsured
general obligation bonds at A+, while Moody's Investors Service rates these
obligations at A1.
Further information concerning Massachusetts risk factors may be obtained
upon written or telephonic request to the Trustee as described in "OTHER
INFORMATION -- Supplemental Information" appearing in Part II of this
Prospectus.
TAX STATUS--MASSACHUSETTS INSURED TRUST
For a discussion of the Federal tax status of income earned on Massachusetts
Insured Trust Units, see "What is the Tax Status of Unitholders?" appearing in
Part II of this Prospectus.
In the opinion of Edwards & Angell, special Massachusetts counsel to the
Trust, based on rulings by the Commissioner of Revenue and under existing law:
For Massachusetts income tax purposes, each Trust will be treated as a
corporate trust under Section 8 of Chapter 62 of the Massachusetts General Laws
("M.G.L.") and not as a grantor trust under Section 10(e) of M.G.L. Chapter 62.
The Trust will not be held to be engaging in business in Massachusetts
within the meaning of said Section 8 and will, therefore, not be subject to
Massachusetts income tax.
Unitholders who are subject to Massachusetts income taxation under M.G.L.
Chapter 62 will not be required to include their respective shares of the
earnings of or distributions from the Massachusetts Insured Trust in their
Massachusetts gross income to the extent that such earnings or distributions
represent tax-exempt interest excludable from gross income for Federal income
tax purposes received by the Massachusetts Insured Trust on obligations issued
by Massachusetts, its counties, municipalities, authorities, political
subdivisions or instrumentalities or by Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam,
the Northern Mariana Islands or other possessions of the United States within
the meaning of Section 103(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
("Massachusetts Obligations").
In the case of a Massachusetts Insured Trust, Unitholders who are subject to
Massachusetts income taxation under M.G.L. Chapter 62 will not be required to
include their respective shares of the earnings of or distributions from such
Trust in their Massachusetts gross income to the extent that such earnings or
distributions are derived from the proceeds of insurance obtained by the Sponsor
of such Trust or by the issuer or underwriter of an obligation held by such
Trust that represent maturing interest on defaulted obligations held by the
Trustee, if and to the same extent that such earnings or distributions would
have been excludable from the gross income of such Unitholders if derived from
interest paid by the issuer of the defaulted obligation.
Unitholders which are corporations subject to taxation under M.G.L. Chapter
63 will be required to include their respective shares of the earnings of or
distributions from the Trust in their Massachusetts gross income to the extent
that such earnings or distributions represent interest from bonds, notes or
indebtedness of any state, including Massachusetts, except for interest which is
specifically exempted from such tax by the acts authorizing issuance of said
Massachusetts Obligations.
The Massachusetts Insured Trust's capital gains and/or capital losses which
are includable in the Federal gross income of Unitholders who are subject to
Massachusetts income taxation under M.G.L. Chapter 62, or Unitholders which are
corporations subject to Massachusetts taxation under M.G.L. Chapter 63 will be
included as capital gains
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and/or losses in the Unitholders' Massachusetts gross income, except for capital
gain which is specifically exempted from taxation under such Chapters by the
acts authorizing issuance of said Massachusetts Obligations.
Unitholders which are corporations subject to tax under M.G.L. Chapter 63
and which are tangible property corporations will not be required to include the
Units when determining the value of their tangible property. Unitholders which
are intangible property corporations will be required to include the Units when
determining their net worth.
Gains or losses realized on sales or redemptions of Units by Unitholders who
are subject to Massachusetts income taxation under M.G.L. Chapter 62, or
Unitholders which are corporations subject to Massachusetts income taxation
under M.G.L. Chapter 63, will be includable in their Massachusetts gross income.
In determining such gain or loss Unitholders will, to the same extent required
for Federal tax purposes, have to adjust their tax bases for their Units for
accrued interest received, if any, on Massachusetts Obligations delivered to the
Trustee after the Unitholders pay for their Units, for amortization of premiums,
if any, on Massachusetts Obligations held by the Massachusetts Insured Trust,
and for accrued original issue discount with respect to each Massachusetts
Obligation which, at the time the Massachusetts Obligation was issued, had
original issue discount.
The Units of the Trust are not subject to any property tax levied by
Massachusetts or any political subdivision thereof, nor to any income tax levied
by any such political subdivision. They are includable in the gross estate of a
deceased holder who is a resident of Massachusetts for purposes of the
Massachusetts Estate Tax.
MASSACHUSETTS INSURED TRUST 125
(NUVEEN TAX-EXEMPT UNIT TRUST SERIES 830)
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AT DATE OF DEPOSIT, _____________, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratings(3) Trustee's
Optional --------------------- Determination
Aggregate Name of Issuer and Title of Issue Represented Redemption Standard of Offering
Principal by Sponsor's Contracts to Purchase Bonds(1) Provisions(2) & Poor's Moody's Price
<C> <C> <S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
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$ 400,000 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, General 2004 at 102 AAA Aaa $ 361,592
Obligation Bonds, Consolidated Loan of 1994,
Series A, 5.00% Due 1/1/14.
600,000 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, 2004 at 102 AAA Aaa 595,836
General Transportation System Bonds, 1994
Series B Bonds, 5.90% Due 3/1/24. (General
Obligation Bonds.)
600,000 Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities 2005 at 102 AAA Aaa 596,178
Authority, Revenue Bonds, Berkshire Health
Systems Issue, Series D, 6.00% Due 10/1/19.
600,000 Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities 2004 at 102 AAA Aaa 583,404
Authority, Revenue Bonds, Smith College
Issue, Series D, 5.75% Due 7/1/24.
600,000 Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric 2004 at 102 AAA Aaa 538,356
Company, A Public Corporation of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Power Supply
System Revenue Bonds, 1994 Series A, 5.00%
Due 7/1/14.
600,000 Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, 2004 at 101 1/2 AAA Aaa 600,000
General Revenue Bonds, 1994 Series A, 6.00%
Due 8/1/24.
600,000 Southeastern Massachusetts University Building 2005 at 102 AAA Aaa 585,672
Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 1995
Series A, 5.75% Due 5/1/16. (General
Obligation Bonds.)
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$ 4,000,000 $ 3,861,038
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</TABLE>
(1) The Sponsor's contracts to purchase Bonds were entered into on April 10,
1995. Other information regarding the Bonds in the Trust on the initial Date of
Deposit is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ANNUAL
PROFIT INTEREST
COST TO (OR LOSS) INCOME TO BID PRICE
TRUST SPONSOR TO SPONSOR TRUST OF BONDS
--------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Massachusetts
Insured Trust
125............ $3,839,480 $ 21,558 $ 226,400 $3,842,288
</TABLE>
In addition, the difference between the Trustee's determination of Offering
Price and Bid Price (as a percentage of principal amount) is .47%. Neither cost
to Sponsor nor profit (or loss) to Sponsor reflects underwriting profits or
losses received or incurred by the Sponsor through its participation in
underwriting syndicates. The Sponsor participated as either the sole underwriter
or manager or as a member of the syndicates which were the original underwriters
of % of the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds.
(2) The Bonds are first subject to optional redemption in the years, and at
the prices, shown. Unless otherwise indicated, the Bonds, except for Bonds
issued at a substantial original issue discount, are redeemable at declining
prices (but not below par value) in subsequent years. Original issue discount
bonds, including zero coupon bonds, are generally redeemable at prices based on
the issue price plus the amount of original issue discount accreted to
redemption plus, if applicable, some
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premium, the amount of which will decline in subsequent years. The Bonds may
also be subject to sinking fund redemption without premium prior to the dates
shown. Certain Bonds may be subject to redemption without premium prior to the
date shown pursuant to special or mandatory call provisions specified in the
instruments setting forth the terms and provisions of such Bonds. See
"COMPOSITION OF TRUSTS" and "RISK FACTORS" in Part II of this Prospectus.
(3) All the Bonds in the Insured Trusts, as insured by the Insurer, are
rated AAA by Standard & Poor's Corporation and Aaa by Moody's Investors Service,
Inc. (See "WHY AND HOW ARE THE BONDS INSURED?" in Part II of this Prospectus and
"DESCRIPTION OF RATINGS" in the Information Supplement.)
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF JOHN NUVEEN & CO. INCORPORATED AND UNITHOLDERS OF
MASSACHUSETTS INSURED TRUST 125:
We have audited the accompanying statement of condition and the schedule of
investments at date of deposit (included in Part I of this Prospectus) of
Massachusetts Insured Trust 125 (contained in Nuveen Tax-Exempt Unit Trust,
Series 830), as of ________________, 1995. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Sponsor. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included
confirmation of the irrevocable letter of credit arrangement for the purchase of
securities, described in Note (1) to the statement of condition, by
correspondence with the Trustee. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by the Sponsor, 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 statement of condition and the related schedule of
investments at date of deposit referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Massachusetts Insured Trust 125 as of
________________, 1995, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Chicago, Illinois,
________________, 1995.
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Statement of Condition
MASSACHUSETTS INSURED TRUST 125
(Nuveen Tax-Exempt Unit Trust, Series 830)
AS OF ________________, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MASSACHUSETTS
INSURED
TRUST PROPERTY TRUST 125
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<S> <C>
Sponsor's contracts to purchase Tax-Exempt Bonds,
backed by an irrevocable letter of
credit(1)(2)..................................... $ 3,861,038
Accrued interest to , 1995 on underlying
Bonds(1)........................................ 44,343
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Total................................. $ 3,905,381
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LIABILITY AND INTEREST OF UNITHOLDERS
LIABILITY:
Accrued interest to , 1995 on underlying
Bonds(3)..................................... $ 44,343
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INTEREST OF UNITHOLDERS:
Units of fractional undivided interest
outstanding.................................. 40,000
Cost to investors(4)........................ $ 4,059,959
Less: Gross underwriting commission(5).... (198,921 )
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Net amount applicable to investors............ $ 3,861,038
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Total................................. $ 3,905,381
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(1) Represented by contracts to purchase Tax-Exempt Bonds which
include "when issued" or "regular way" or "delayed delivery"
contracts for which an irrevocable letter of credit issued by
a major commercial bank has been deposited with the Trustee on
the Date of Deposit. The amount of such letter of credit and
any cash deposited exceeds the amount necessary for the
purchase of the Bonds plus accrued interest to the Date of
Deposit. At the Date of Deposit, Bonds may have been delivered
to the Sponsor pursuant to certain of these contracts; the
Sponsor has assigned to the Trustee all of its rights, title
and interest in and to such Bonds.
(2) Aggregate value (at offering prices) as of the Date of Deposit
of the Bonds listed under "Schedule of Investments" herein,
and their aggregate cost to the Trust are the same. Such
offering prices were determined by Kenny S&P Evaluation
Services, a division of J.J. Kenny Co., Inc., as of the close
of business on the business day prior to the Date of Deposit.
(See "HOW WAS THE PRICE OF THE BONDS DETERMINED AT THE DATE OF
DEPOSIT?" in Part II of this Prospectus.) Insurance coverage
providing for the timely payment, when due, of all principal
of and interest on the Bonds in an Insured Trust has been
obtained by the Sponsor or by the issuers of such Bonds. Such
insurance does not guarantee the market value of the Bonds or
the value of the Units. Both the bid and the offering prices
of the underlying Bonds and of the Units may include value at-
tributable to such policies of insurance.
(3) Representing, as set forth in "WHAT IS ACCRUED INTEREST?" in
Part II of this Prospectus, advancement by the Trustee of an
amount equal to the accrued Bond interest as of the Date of
Deposit.
(4) Aggregate Public Offering Price (exclusive of accrued
interest) computed as set forth under "HOW IS THE PUBLIC
OFFERING PRICE DETERMINED?" in Part II of this Prospectus.
(5) The gross underwriting commission of 4.90% of the Public
Offering Price has been calculated on the assumption that the
Units sold are not subject to a reduction of sales charge for
quantity purchases. In single transactions involving 500 Units
or more, the sales charge is reduced. (See "HOW IS THE PUBLIC
OFFERING PRICE DETERMINED?" in Part II of this Prospectus.)
</TABLE>
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PENNSYLVANIA INSURED TRUST 196
(NUVEEN TAX EXEMPT UNIT TRUSTS SERIES 830)
CUSIP NUMBERS:
Monthly: 6706H8 100
Quarterly: 6706H8 118
Semi-Annually: 6706H8 126
PROSPECTUS--PART I
THIS PART I OF THE PROSPECTUS MAY NOT BE DISTRIBUTED
UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY THE PART II OF THE PROSPECTUS DATED ________________,
1995.
BOTH PARTS OF THE PROSPECTUS SHOULD BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
The Portfolio of Pennsylvania Insured Trust 196 consists of 8 obligations
issued by entities located in Pennsylvania and one obligation issued by an
entity located in the Territory of Puerto Rico. The Bonds in the Trust are
either general obligations of the governmental entity issuing them and are
backed by the taxing powers thereof or are payable as to principal and interest
from the income of a specific project or authority and are not supported by the
issuer's power to levy taxes. The sources of payment for the Bonds are divided
as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of Portfolio
Issues Purpose of Issue Percentage
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<C> <S> <C>
3 General Obligation 47.89%
2 Dedicated-Tax Supported Revenue 25.00
1 Health Care Facility Revenue 11.75
2 Water and/or Sewer Revenue 15.38
</TABLE>
For a discussion of the risks associated with investments in the bonds of
various issuers, see "GENERAL TRUST INFORMATION" in Part II of this Prospectus.
See "WHY AND HOW ARE THE BONDS INSURED?" in Part II of this Prospectus for a
discussion of Insurance on the Bonds.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
REGARDING THE PENNSYLVANIA INSURED TRUST 196
ON THE BUSINESS DAY PRIOR TO THE DATE OF DEPOSIT, ______________, 1995
Sponsor and Evaluator........ John Nuveen & Co. Incorporated
Trustee............. United States Trust Company of New York
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The income, expense and distribution data set forth below have been calculated
for Unitholders receiving monthly, quarterly or semi-annual distribution
options.
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Principal Amount of Bonds in Trust.................. $ 4,000,000
Number of Units..................................... 40,000
Fractional Undivided Interest in Trust Per Unit..... 1/40,000
Public Offering Price--Less than 500 Units
Aggregate Offering Price of Bonds in Trust...... $ 3,827,622
Divided by Number of Units...................... $ 95.69
Plus Sales Charge 4.9% (5.152% of the Aggregate
Offering Price of the Bonds per Unit).......... $ 4.93
Public Offering Price Per Unit(1)............... $ 100.62
Redemption Price Per Unit (exclusive of accrued
interest)......................................... $ 95.24
Sponsor's Initial Repurchase Price Per Unit
(exclusive of accrued interest)................... $ 95.69
Excess of Public Offering Price Per Unit over
Redemption Price Per Unit......................... $ 5.38
Excess of Public Offering Price Per Unit over
Sponsor's Repurchase Price Per Unit............... $ 4.93
Average Maturity of Bonds in the Trust(2)........... 22.4 years
<CAPTION>
MONTHLY
SEMI-ANNUAL ---
QUARTERLY
--
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Calculation of Estimated Net Annual
Interest Income Per Unit
Annual Interest Income(3)............ $ 5.5838 $ 5.5838 $ 5.5838
Less Estimated Annual Expense........ $ .2179 $ . $ .
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Estimated Net Annual Interest
Income(4).......................... $ 5.3659 $ $
Daily Rate of Accrual Per Unit........... $ .01490 $ .01499 $ .01504
Estimated Current Return(5).............. 5.33% 5.36% 5.38 %
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Estimated Long Term Return(5)............ 5.40% 5.43% 5.45 %
Trustee's Annual Fees(6)................. $ 1.6329 $ 1.3129 $ 1.1229
<FN>
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Evaluations for purpose of sale, purchase or redemption of Units are made as of 4 p.m. Eastern time on the business day next
following receipt of an order by the Sponsor or Trustee. (See "HOW IS THE PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE DETERMINED?" in Part II of this
Prospectus.)
(1) Units are offered at the Public Offering Price plus accrued interest from the preceding Record Date to, but not including,
the date of settlement (normally five business days after purchase). The Date of Deposit of the Fund has been designated as
the First Record Date for all plans of distribution of the Trust and, accordingly, for Units purchased on the Date of
Deposit, $.12 of accrued interest to the Settlement Date will be added to the Public Offering Price. (See "WHAT IS ACCRUED
INTEREST?" in Part II of this Prospectus.)
(2) The Average Maturity of the Bonds in the Trust is calculated based upon the stated maturities of the Bonds in the Trust (or,
with respect to Bonds for which funds or securities have been placed in escrow to redeem such Bonds on a stated call date,
based upon such call date). The Average Maturity of Bonds in the Trust may increase or decrease from time to time as Bonds
mature or are called or sold.
(3) Assumes delivery of all Bonds. (See "COMPOSITION OF TRUSTS" appearing in Part II of this Prospectus.) Interest income does
not include accretion of original issue discount on "zero coupon" Bonds, Stripped Obligations or other original issue
discount Bonds. (See "GENERAL TRUST INFORMATION" in Part II of this Prospectus.)
(4) The amount and timing of interest distributions from the Trust under the various plans of distribution are set forth below.
It is anticipated that the amount of interest to be distributed per Unit in each year under each plan of distribution will
initially be substantially equal to the Estimated Net Annual Interest Income per Unit for that plan. The amount of interest
to be distributed annually per Unit, will generally change as Bonds are redeemed, mature or are sold or as fees and expenses
increase or decrease.
(5) Estimated Long Term Return for the Trust represents the average of the yields to maturity (or call) of the Bonds in the
Trust's portfolio calculated in accordance with accepted bond practices and adjusted to reflect expenses and sales charges.
Estimated Current Return is computed by dividing the Net Annual Interest Income per Unit by the Public Offering Price, and in
contrast to Estimated Long Term Return does not reflect the amortization of premium or accretion of discount, if any. For
more information see "WHAT ARE ESTIMATED LONG TERM RETURN AND ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN?" in Part II of this Prospectus.
(6) Each Trustee annual fee is per $1,000 principal amount of the underlying Bonds in the Trust for that portion of the Trust
that represents a particular plan of distribution.
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Settlement Date............................................................................................., 1995
Mandatory Termination Date...................................See "OTHER INFORMATION" in Part II of this Prospectus
Minimum Value of Each Trust..................................See "OTHER INFORMATION" in Part II of this Prospectus
Sponsor's Annual Evaluation Fee.........................................$0.17 per $1,000 principal amount of Bonds
</TABLE>
Details of interest distributions per Unit of the Pennsylvania Insured Trust
under the various plans appear in the following table based upon estimated Net
Annual Interest Income at the Date of Deposit:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NORMAL
DISTRIBUTIONS
PENNSYLVANIA INSURED 1995 1996 PER YEAR
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
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Record Date*.......................... 5/1 8/1 11/1 2/1
Distribution Date..................... 5/15 8/15 11/15 2/15
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Monthly Distribution Plan............. $ .2831(1) $ 5.3659
-------- $.4470 every month --------
Quarterly Distribution Plan........... $ .2831(1) $ 1.3491(2) $ 1.3491 $ 1.3491 $ 5.3979
Semi-Annual Distribution Plan......... $ .2831(1) $ 2.7072(3) $ 5.4169
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<FN>
* Record Dates for semi-annual distributions are May 1 and November 1; for quarterly distributions, they are February 1, May 1,
August 1 and November 1. Record Dates for monthly distributions are the first day of each month. Distribution Dates under each
distribution plan are the fifteenth day of the month in which the respective Record Date occurred. For additional information
see "WHEN ARE DISTRIBUTIONS MADE TO UNITHOLDERS?" in Part II of this Prospectus.
(1) The first distribution will be paid to all Unitholders, regardless of the distribution plan selected. Such distribution may
be more or less than a regular monthly distribution.
(2) Regular 3-month distribution.
(3) Regular 6-month distribution.
</TABLE>
PENNSYLVANIA RISK FACTORS
The financial condition of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is affected by
various national, economic, social and environmental policies and conditions.
Additionally, Constitutional and statutory limitations imposed on the State and
its local governments concerning taxes, bond indebtedness and other matters may
constrain the revenue-generating capacity of the Commonwealth and its local
governments and, therefore, the ability of the issuers of the Bonds to satisfy
their obligations. Historically, the Commonwealth has experienced significant
revenue shortfalls.
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The economic vitality of the State and its various regions and, therefore,
the ability of the State and its local governments to satisfy the Bonds, are
affected by numerous factors. The economy of the Commonwealth continues to be
dependent on heavy industry and manufacturing. These sectors tend to be cyclical
and are facing increasing competition from foreign producers.
The Commonwealth is a party to numerous lawsuit in which an adverse final
decision could materially affect the Commonwealth's governmental operations and
consequently its ability to pay debt service on its obligations.
All outstanding general obligation bonds of the Commonwealth are rated AA-
by Standard and Poor's Ratings Group and A1 by Moody's Investors Service.
Further information concerning Pennsylvania risk factors may be obtained
upon written or telephonic request to the Trustee as described in "OTHER
INFORMATION -- Supplemental Information" appearing in Part II of this
Prospectus.
TAX STATUS--PENNSYLVANIA INSURED TRUST
For a discussion of the Federal tax status of income earned on Pennsylvania
Insured Trust Units, see "WHAT IS THE TAX STATUS OF UNITHOLDERS?" appearing in
Part II of this Prospectus.
In the opinion of Dechert Price & Rhoads, special Pennsylvania counsel to
the Series, under existing law:
Units evidencing fractional undivided interests in the Pennsylvania Insured
Trust are not subject to any of the personal property taxes presently in effect
in Pennsylvania to the extent of that proportion of the Trust represented by
Bonds issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, its agencies and
instrumentalities, or by any county, city, borough, town, township, school
district, municipality and local housing or parking authority in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or issued by Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam
or the Northern Mariana Islands ("Pennsylvania Bonds"). The taxes referred to
above include the County Personal Property Tax, the additional personal property
taxes imposed on Pittsburgh residents by the School District of Pittsburgh and
by the City of Pittsburgh. The City of Pittsburgh, the School District of
Pittsburgh and Allegheny County cannot impose personal property taxes as of
January 1, 1995. Pennsylvania Insured Trust Units may be taxable under the
Pennsylvania inheritance and estate taxes.
The proportion of interest income representing interest income from
Pennsylvania Bonds distributed to Unitholders of the Pennsylvania Insured Trust
is not taxable under the Pennsylvania Personal Income Tax or under the Corporate
Net Income Tax imposed on corporations by Article IV of the Tax Reform Code. Nor
will such interest be taxable under the Philadelphia School District Investment
Income Tax imposed on Philadelphia resident individuals.
The disposition by the Pennsylvania Insured Trust of a Pennsylvania Bond
(whether by sale, exchange, redemption or payment at maturity) will not
constitute a taxable event to a Unitholder under the Pennsylvania Personal
Income Tax if the Pennsylvania Bond was issued prior to February 1, 1994.
Further, although there is no published authority on the subject, counsel is of
the opinion that (i) a Unitholder of the Pennsylvania Insured Trust will not
have a taxable event under the Pennsylvania state and local income taxes
referred to in the preceding paragraph (other than the Corporate Net Income Tax)
upon the redemption or sale of his Unit to the extent that the Pennsylvania
Insured Trust is then comprised of Pennsylvania Bonds issued prior to February
1, 1994 and (ii) the dispositions by the Pennsylvania Insured Trust of a
Pennsylvania Bond (whether by sale, exchange, redemption or payment at maturity)
will not constitute a taxable event to a Unitholder under the Corporate Net
Income Tax or the Philadelphia School District Investment Income Tax if the
Pennsylvania Bond was issued prior to February 1, 1994. (The School District tax
has no application to gain on the disposition of property held by the taxpayer
for more than six months.)
Gains on the sale, exchange, redemption, or payment at maturity of a
Pennsylvania Bond issued on or after February 1, 1994, will be taxable under all
of these taxes, as will gains on the redemption or sale of a unit to the extent
that the Trust is comprised of Pennsylvania Bonds issued on or after February 1,
1994.
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PENNSYLVANIA INSURED TRUST 196
(NUVEEN TAX-EXEMPT UNIT TRUST SERIES 830)
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AT DATE OF DEPOSIT, _____________, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratings(3) Trustee's
Optional --------------------- Determination
Aggregate Name of Issuer and Title of Issue Represented Redemption Standard of Offering
Principal by Sponsor's Contracts to Purchase Bonds(1) Provisions(2) & Poor's Moody's Price
<C> <C> <S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
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$ 500,000 Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation 2003 at 100 AAA Aaa $ 480,000
Authority, Special Tax Revenue Bonds (City of
Philadelphia Funding Program), Series of
1993, 5.60% Due 6/15/16.
470,000 Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority 2005 at 102 AAA Aaa 478,093
(Commonwealth of Pennsylvania), Hospital
Revenue Bonds, Series A of 1995 (Allegheny
General Hospital Project), 6.20% Due 9/1/15.
115,000 ** Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, Allegheny No Optional Call AAA Aaa 32,627
County, Pennsylvania, Sewer Revenue Bonds,
Refunding Series of 1993, 0.00% Due 6/1/16.
(Original issue discount bonds delivered on
or about April 13, 1993 at a price of 24.906%
of principal amount.)
470,000 Hampton Township School District (Allegheny 2005 at 100 AAA Aaa 471,795
County, Pennsylvania), General Obligation
Bonds, Refunding Series A of 1995, 6.00% Due
11/15/21. (When issued.)
545,000 Hempfield School District, Lancaster County, 2004 at 100 AAA Aaa 510,393
Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds,
Series of 1994, 5.30% Due 10/15/14.
500,000 ** City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Water and 2003 at 100 AAA Aaa 442,385
Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 1993, 5.00%
Due 6/15/19. (Original issue discount bonds
delivered on or about August 26, 1993 at a
price of 89.845% of principal amount.)
500,000 City of Pittsburgh (Commonwealth of 2004 at 100 AAA Aaa 502,645
Pennsylvania), General Obligation Bonds,
Series of 1994A, 5.875% Due 9/1/11.
500,000 ** Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation 2005 at 101 AAA Aaa 490,240
Authority, Special Revenue Bonds, Series of
1995A, 5.75% Due 3/1/20. (Original issue
discount bonds delivered on or about February
28, 1995 at a price of 94.75% of principal
amount.)
400,000 Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Public Improvement 2004 at 101 1/2 AAA Aaa 419,444
Bonds of 1994 (General Obligation Bonds),
6.50% Due 7/1/23.
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$ 4,000,000 $ 3,827,622
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** See "GENERAL TRUST INFORMATION" in Part II of this Prospectus for a
discussion of the characteristics of Original Issue Discount Bonds and
Stripped Obligations and of the risks associated therewith.
(1) The Sponsor's contracts to purchase Bonds were entered into during the
period from April 7, 1995 to April 10, 1995. Other information regarding the
Bonds in the Trust on the initial Date of Deposit is as follows:
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ANNUAL
PROFIT INTEREST
COST TO (OR LOSS) INCOME TO BID PRICE
TRUST SPONSOR TO SPONSOR TRUST OF BONDS
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Pennsylvania
Insured Trust
196............ $3,813,413 $ 14,209 $ 223,350 $3,809,803
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In addition, the difference between the Trustee's determination of Offering
Price and Bid Price (as a percentage of principal amount) is .45%. Neither cost
to Sponsor nor profit (or loss) to Sponsor reflects underwriting profits or
losses received or incurred by the Sponsor through its participation in
underwriting syndicates. The Sponsor participated as either the sole underwriter
or manager or as a member of the syndicates which were the original underwriters
of % of the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds.
(2) The Bonds are first subject to optional redemption in the years, and at
the prices, shown. Unless otherwise indicated, the Bonds, except for Bonds
issued at a substantial original issue discount, are redeemable at declining
prices (but not below par value) in subsequent years. Original issue discount
bonds, including zero coupon bonds, are generally redeemable at prices based on
the issue price plus the amount of original issue discount accreted to
redemption plus, if applicable, some premium, the amount of which will decline
in subsequent years. The Bonds may also be subject to sinking fund redemption
without premium prior to the dates shown. Certain Bonds may be subject to
redemption without premium prior to the date shown pursuant to special or
mandatory call provisions specified in the instruments setting forth the terms
and provisions of such Bonds. See "COMPOSITION OF TRUSTS" and "RISK FACTORS" in
Part II of this Prospectus.
(3) All the Bonds in the Insured Trusts, as insured by the Insurer, are
rated AAA by Standard & Poor's Corporation and Aaa by Moody's Investors Service,
Inc. (See "WHY AND HOW ARE THE BONDS INSURED?" in Part II of this Prospectus and
"DESCRIPTION OF RATINGS" in the Information Supplement.)
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF JOHN NUVEEN & CO. INCORPORATED AND UNITHOLDERS OF
PENNSYLVANIA INSURED TRUST 196:
We have audited the accompanying statement of condition and the schedule of
investments at date of deposit (included in Part I of this Prospectus) of
Pennsylvania Insured Trust 196 (contained in Nuveen Tax-Exempt Unit Trust,
Series 830), as of ________________, 1995. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Sponsor. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included
confirmation of the irrevocable letter of credit arrangement for the purchase of
securities, described in Note (1) to the statement of condition, by
correspondence with the Trustee. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by the Sponsor, 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 statement of condition and the related schedule of
investments at date of deposit referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Pennsylvania Insured Trust 196 as of
________________, 1995, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Chicago, Illinois,
________________, 1995.
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Statement of Condition
PENNSYLVANIA INSURED TRUST 196
(Nuveen Tax-Exempt Unit Trust, Series 830)
AS OF ________________, 1995
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PENNSYLVANIA
INSURED
TRUST PROPERTY TRUST 196
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Sponsor's contracts to purchase Tax-Exempt Bonds,
backed by an irrevocable letter of
credit(1)(2)..................................... $ 3,827,622
Accrued interest to , 1995 on underlying
Bonds(1)........................................ 54,267
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Total................................. $ 3,881,889
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LIABILITY AND INTEREST OF UNITHOLDERS
LIABILITY:
Accrued interest to , 1995 on underlying
Bonds(3)..................................... $ 54,267
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INTEREST OF UNITHOLDERS:
Units of fractional undivided interest
outstanding.................................. 40,000
Cost to investors(4)........................ $ 4,024,821
Less: Gross underwriting commission(5).... (197,199)
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Net amount applicable to investors............ $ 3,827,622
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Total................................. $ 3,881,889
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(1) Represented by contracts to purchase Tax-Exempt Bonds which
include "when issued" or "regular way" or "delayed delivery"
contracts for which an irrevocable letter of credit issued by
a major commercial bank has been deposited with the Trustee on
the Date of Deposit. The amount of such letter of credit and
any cash deposited exceeds the amount necessary for the
purchase of the Bonds plus accrued interest to the Date of
Deposit. At the Date of Deposit, Bonds may have been delivered
to the Sponsor pursuant to certain of these contracts; the
Sponsor has assigned to the Trustee all of its rights, title
and interest in and to such Bonds.
(2) Aggregate value (at offering prices) as of the Date of Deposit
of the Bonds listed under "Schedule of Investments" herein,
and their aggregate cost to the Trust are the same. Such
offering prices were determined by Kenny S&P Evaluation
Services, a division of J.J. Kenny Co., Inc., as of the close
of business on the business day prior to the Date of Deposit.
(See "HOW WAS THE PRICE OF THE BONDS DETERMINED AT THE DATE OF
DEPOSIT?" in Part II of this Prospectus.) Insurance coverage
providing for the timely payment, when due, of all principal
of and interest on the Bonds in an Insured Trust has been
obtained by the Sponsor or by the issuers of such Bonds. Such
insurance does not guarantee the market value of the Bonds or
the value of the Units. Both the bid and the offering prices
of the underlying Bonds and of the Units may include value at-
tributable to such policies of insurance.
(3) Representing, as set forth in "WHAT IS ACCRUED INTEREST?" in
Part II of this Prospectus, advancement by the Trustee of an
amount equal to the accrued Bond interest as of the Date of
Deposit.
(4) Aggregate Public Offering Price (exclusive of accrued
interest) computed as set forth under "HOW IS THE PUBLIC
OFFERING PRICE DETERMINED?" in Part II of this Prospectus.
(5) The gross underwriting commission of 4.90% of the Public
Offering Price has been calculated on the assumption that the
Units sold are not subject to a reduction of sales charge for
quantity purchases. In single transactions involving 500 Units
or more, the sales charge is reduced. (See "HOW IS THE PUBLIC
OFFERING PRICE DETERMINED?" in Part II of this Prospectus.)
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NUVEEN TAX-EXEMPT UNIT TRUSTS
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INFORMATION SUPPLEMENT
This Information Supplement provides additional
information concerning the structure, operations and
risks of a Nuveen Tax-Exempt Unit Trust not found in the
prospectuses for the Trusts. This Information Supplement
is not a prospectus and does not include all of the
information that a prospective investor should consider
before investing in a Trust. This Information Supplement
should be read in conjunction with the prospectus for
the Trust in which an investor is considering investing
("Prospectus"). Copies of the Prospectus can be obtained
by calling or writing the Trustee at the telephone
number and address indicated in Part I of the
Prospectus. This Information Supplement has been
incorporated by reference into the Prospectus.
This Information Supplement is dated .
Capitalized terms have been defined in the Prospectus.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GENERAL RISK DISCLOSURE..................................................... 2
Health Facility Obligations............................................... 2
Housing Obligations....................................................... 2
Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds...................................... 2
Federally Enhanced Obligations............................................ 3
Industrial Revenue Obligations............................................ 3
Electric Utility Obligations.............................................. 3
Transportation Facility Revenue Bonds..................................... 4
Water and/or Sewerage Obligations......................................... 4
University and College Revenue Obligations................................ 4
Bridge Authority and Tollroad Obligations................................. 4
Dedicated-Tax Supported Bonds............................................. 4
Municipal Lease Bonds..................................................... 5
Original Issue Discount Bonds and Stripped Obligations.................... 5
WHY AND HOW ARE THE BONDS INSURED?.......................................... 6
HOW IS THE PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE DETERMINED?................................ 8
ACCUMULATION PLAN........................................................... 8
INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPONSOR............................................... 11
DESCRIPTION OF RATINGS...................................................... 12
Appendix A -- Virginia Disclosure........................................... A-1
Appendix B -- Florida Disclosure............................................ B-1
Appendix C -- Massachusetts Disclosure...................................... C-1
Appendix D -- Pennsylvania Disclosure....................................... D-1
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GENERAL RISK DISCLOSURE
An investment in Units of any Trust should be made with an understanding of
the risks that such an investment may entail. These include the ability of the
issuer, or, if applicable, an insurer, to make payments of interest and
principal when due, the effects of changes in interest rates generally, early
call provisions and the potential for changes in the tax status of the Bonds. As
set forth in the portfolio summaries above, the Trusts may contain or be
concentrated in one or more of the types of bonds discussed below. The following
paragraphs discuss certain circumstances which may adversely affect the ability
of issuers of Bonds held in the portfolio of a Trust to make payment of
principal and interest thereon or which may adversely affect the ratings of such
Bonds; with respect to Insured Trusts, however, because of the insurance
obtained by the Sponsor or by the issuers of the Bonds, such changes should not
adversely affect an Insured Trust's receipt of principal and interest, the
Standard & Poor's AAA or Moody's Aaa ratings of the Bonds in the Insured Trust
portfolio, or the Standard & Poor's AAA rating of the Units of each such Insured
Trust. For economic risks specific to the individual Trusts, see "Economic
Factors" for each Trust.
HEALTH FACILITY OBLIGATIONS. Some of the Bonds in a Trust may be
obligations of issuers whose revenues are derived from services provided by
hospitals or other health care facilities, including nursing homes. Ratings of
bonds issued for health care facilities are sometimes based on feasibility
studies that contain projections of occupancy levels, revenues and expenses. A
facility's gross receipts and net income available for debt service may be
affected by future events and conditions including, among other things, demand
for services, the ability of the facility to provide the services required, an
increasing shortage of qualified nurses or a dramatic rise in nursing salaries,
physicians' confidence in the facility, management capabilities, economic
developments in the service area, competition from other similar providers,
efforts by insurers and governmental agencies to limit rates, legislation
establishing state rate-setting agencies, expenses, government regulation, the
cost and possible unavailability of malpractice insurance, and the termination
or restriction of governmental financial assistance, including that associated
with Medicare, Medicaid and other similar third party payor programs. Medicare
reimbursements are currently calculated on a prospective basis and are not based
on a provider's actual costs. Such method of reimbursement may adversely affect
reimbursements to hospitals and other facilities for services provided under the
Medicare program and thereby may have an adverse effect on the ability of such
institutions to satisfy debt service requirements. In the event of a default
upon a bond secured by hospital facilities, the limited alternative uses for
such facilities may result in the recovery upon such collateral not providing
sufficient funds to fully repay the bonds.
Certain hospital bonds provide for redemption at par upon the damage,
destruction or condemnation of the hospital facilities or in other special
circumstances.
HOUSING OBLIGATIONS. Some of the Bonds in a Trust may be obligations of
issuers whose revenues are primarily derived from mortgage loans to housing
projects for low to moderate income families. Such issues are generally
characterized by mandatory redemption at par or, in the case of original issue
discount bonds, accreted value in the event of economic defaults and in the
event of a failure of the operator of a project to comply with certain covenants
as to the operation of the project. The failure of such operator to comply with
certain covenants related to the tax-exempt status of interest on the Bonds,
such as provisions requiring that a specified percentage of units be rented or
available for rental to low or moderate income families, potentially could cause
interest on such Bonds to be subject to Federal income taxation from the date of
issuance of the Bonds. The ability of such issuers to make debt service payments
will be affected by events and conditions affecting financed projects,
including, among other things, the achievement and maintenance of sufficient
occupancy levels and adequate rental income, employment and income conditions
prevailing in local labor markets, increases in taxes, utility costs and other
operating expenses, the managerial ability of project managers, changes in laws
and governmental regulations, the appropriation of subsidies, and social and
economic trends affecting the localities in which the projects are located.
Occupancy of such housing projects may be adversely affected by high rent levels
and income limitations imposed under Federal and state programs.
SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS. Some of the Bonds in a Trust may be
single family mortgage revenue bonds, which are issued for the purpose of
acquiring from originating financial institutions notes secured by mortgages on
residences located within the issuer's boundaries and owned by persons of low or
moderate income. Mortgage loans are generally partially or completely prepaid
prior to their final maturities as a result of events such as sale of the
mortgaged premises, default, condemnation or casualty loss. Because these bonds
are subject to extraordinary mandatory redemption in whole or in part from such
prepayments of mortgage loans, a substantial portion of such bonds will probably
be redeemed prior to their scheduled maturities or even prior to their ordinary
call dates. Extraordinary mandatory redemption without premium could also result
from the failure of the originating financial institutions to make mortgage
loans in sufficient amounts within a specified time period. The redemption price
of such issues may be more or less
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than the offering price of such bonds. Additionally, unusually high rates of
default on the underlying mortgage loans may reduce revenues available for the
payment of principal of or interest on such mortgage revenue bonds. Single
family mortgage revenue bonds issued after December 31, 1980 were issued under
Section 103A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, or Section 143 of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, which Sections contain certain requirements
relating to the use of the proceeds of such bonds in order for the interest on
such bonds to retain its tax-exempt status. In each case, the issuer of the
bonds has covenanted to comply with applicable requirements and bond counsel to
such issuer has issued an opinion that the interest on the bonds is exempt from
Federal income tax under existing laws and regulations. There can be no
assurance that such continuing requirements will be satisfied; the failure to
meet such requirements could cause interest on the Bonds to be subject to
Federal income taxation, possibly from the date of issuance of the Bonds.
FEDERALLY ENHANCED OBLIGATIONS. Some of the mortgages which secure the
various health care or housing projects which underlie the previously discussed
Health Facility, Housing, and Single Family Mortgage Revenue Obligations (the
"Obligations") in a Trust may be insured by the Federal Housing Administration
("FHA"). Under FHA regulations, the maximum insurable mortgage amount cannot
exceed 90% of the FHA's estimated value of the project. The FHA mortgage
insurance does not constitute a guarantee of timely payment of the principal of
and interest on the Obligations. Payment of mortgage insurance benefits may be
(1) less than the principal amount of Obligations outstanding or (2) delayed if
disputes arise as to the amount of the payment or if certain notices are not
given to the FHA within the prescribed time periods. In addition, some of the
previously discussed Obligations may be secured by mortgage-backed certificates
guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), a wholly
owned corporate instrumentality of the United States, and/or the Federal
National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae") a federally chartered and
stockholder-owed corporation. GNMA and Fannie Mae guarantee timely payment of
principal and interest on the mortgage-backed certificates, even where the
underlying mortgage payments are not made. While such mortgage-backed
certificates are often pledged to secure payment of principal and interest on
the Obligations, timely payment of interest and principal on the Obligations is
not insured or guaranteed by the United States, GNMA, Fannie Mae or any other
governmental agency or instrumentality. The GNMA mortgage-backed certificates
constitute a general obligation of the United States backed by its full faith
and credit. The obligations of Fannie Mae, including its obligations under the
Fannie Mae mortgage-backed securities, are obligations solely of Fannie Mae and
are not backed by, or entitled to, the full faith and credit of the United
States.
INDUSTRIAL REVENUE OBLIGATIONS. Certain of the Bonds in a Trust may be
industrial revenue bonds ("IRBs"), including pollution control revenue bonds,
which are tax-exempt securities issued by states, municipalities, public
authorities or similar entities to finance the cost of acquiring, constructing
or improving various industrial projects. These projects are usually operated by
corporate entities. Issuers are obligated only to pay amounts due on the IRBs to
the extent that funds are available from the unexpended proceeds of the IRBs or
receipts or revenues of the issuer under an arrangement between the issuer and
the corporate operator of a project. The arrangement may be in the form of a
lease, installment sale agreement, conditional sale agreement or loan agreement,
but in each case the payments to the issuer are designed to be sufficient to
meet the payments of amounts due on the IRBs. Regardless of the structure,
payment of IRBs is solely dependent upon the creditworthiness of the corporate
operator of the project and, if applicable, corporate guarantor. Corporate
operators or guarantors may be affected by many factors which may have an
adverse impact on the credit quality of the particular company or industry.
These include cyclicality of revenues and earnings, regulatory and environmental
restrictions, litigation resulting from accidents or environmentally-caused
illnesses, extensive competition and financial deterioration resulting from a
corporate restructuring pursuant to a leveraged buy-out, takeover or otherwise.
Such a restructuring may result in the operator of a project becoming highly
leveraged which may have an impact on such operator's creditworthiness which in
turn would have an adverse impact on the rating and/or market value of such
Bonds. Further, the possibility of such a restructuring may have an adverse
impact on the market for and consequently the value of such Bonds, even though
no actual takeover or other action is ever contemplated or effected. The IRBs in
a Trust may be subject to special or extraordinary redemption provisions which
may provide for redemption at par or, in the case of original issue discount
bonds, accreted value. The Sponsor cannot predict the causes or likelihood of
the redemption of IRBs in a Trust prior to the stated maturity of such Bonds.
ELECTRIC UTILITY OBLIGATIONS. Some of the Bonds in a Trust may be
obligations of issuers whose revenues are primarily derived from the sale of
electric energy. The problems faced by such issuers include the difficulty in
obtaining approval for timely and adequate rate increases from the applicable
public utility commissions, the difficulty of financing large construction
programs, increased competition, reductions in estimates of future demand for
electricity in certain areas of the country, the limitations on operations and
increased costs and delays attributable to environmental considerations, the
difficulty of the capital market
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in absorbing utility debt, the difficulty in obtaining fuel at reasonable prices
and the effect of energy conservation. All of such issuers have been
experiencing certain of these problems in varying degrees. In addition, Federal,
state and municipal governmental authorities may from time to time review
existing, and impose additional, regulations governing the licensing,
construction and operation of nuclear power plants, which may adversely affect
the ability of the issuers of certain of the Bonds in a Trust to make payments
of principal and/or interest on such Bonds.
TRANSPORTATION FACILITY REVENUE BONDS. Some of the Bonds in a Trust may be
obligations of issuers which are payable from and secured by revenues derived
from the ownership and operation of airports, public transit systems and ports.
The major portion of an airport's gross operating income is generally derived
from fees received from airlines pursuant to use agreements which consist of
annual payments for airport use, occupancy of certain terminal space, service
fees and leases. Airport operating income may therefore be affected by the
ability of the airlines to meet their obligations under the use agreements. The
air transport industry is experiencing significant variations in earnings and
traffic, due to increased competition, excess capacity, increased costs,
deregulation, traffic constraints and other factors, and several airlines are
experiencing severe financial difficulties. In particular, facilities with use
agreements involving airlines experiencing financial difficulty may experience a
reduction in revenue due to the possible inability of these airlines to meet
their use agreement obligations because of such financial difficulties and
possible bankruptcy. The Sponsor cannot predict what effect these industry
conditions may have on airport revenues which are dependent for payment on the
financial condition of the airlines and their usage of the particular airport
facility. Bonds that are secured primarily by the revenue collected by a public
transit system typically are additionally secured by a pledge of sales tax
receipts collected at the state or local level, or of other governmental
financial assistance. Transit system net revenues will be affected by variations
in utilization, which in turn may be affected by the degree of local
governmental subsidization, demographic and population shifts, and competition
from other forms of transportation; and by increased costs, including costs
resulting from previous deferrals of maintenance. Port authorities derive their
revenues primarily from fees imposed on ships using the facilities. The rate of
utilization of such facilities may fluctuate depending on the local economy and
on competition from competing forms of transportation such as air, rail and
trucks.
WATER AND/OR SEWERAGE OBLIGATIONS. Some of the Bonds in a Trust may be
obligations of issuers whose revenues are derived from the sale of water and/or
sewerage services. Such Bonds are generally payable from user fees. The problems
of such issuers include the ability to obtain timely and adequate rate
increases, population decline resulting in decreased user fees, the difficulty
of financing large construction programs, the limitations on operations and
increased costs and delays attributable to environmental considerations, the
increasing difficulty of obtaining or discovering new supplies of fresh water,
the effect of conservation programs and the impact of "no-growth" zoning
ordinances. All of such issuers have been experiencing certain of these problems
in varying degrees.
UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE REVENUE OBLIGATIONS. Some of the Bonds in a Trust
may be obligations of issuers which are, or which govern the operation of,
colleges and universities and whose revenues are derived mainly from tuition,
dormitory revenues, grants and endowments. General problems of such issuers
include the prospect of a declining percentage of the population consisting of
"college" age individuals, possible inability to raise tuitions and fees
sufficiently to cover increased operating costs, the uncertainty of continued
receipt of Federal grants and state funding, and government legislation or
regulations which may adversely affect the revenues or costs of such issuers.
All of such issuers have been experiencing certain of these problems in varying
degrees.
BRIDGE AUTHORITY AND TOLLROAD OBLIGATIONS. Some of the Bonds in a Trust may
be obligations of issuers which derive their payments from bridge, road or
tunnel toll revenues. The revenues of such an issuer could be adversely affected
by competition from toll-free vehicular bridges and roads and alternative modes
of transportation. Such revenues could also be adversely affected by a reduction
in the availability of fuel to motorists or significant increases in the costs
thereof. Specifically, governmental regulations restricting the use of vehicles
in the New York City metropolitan area may adversely affect revenues of the
Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority.
DEDICATED-TAX SUPPORTED BONDS. Some of the Bonds in a Trust may be
obligations of issuers which are payable from and secured by tax revenues from a
designated source, which revenues are pledged to secure the bonds. The various
types of Bonds described below differ in structure and with respect to the
rights of the bondholders to the underlying property. Each type of dedicated-tax
supported Bond has distinct risks, only some of which are set forth below. One
type of dedicated-tax supported Bond is secured by the incremental tax received
on either real property or on sales within a specifically defined geographical
area; such tax generally will not provide bondholders with a lien on the
underlying property or revenues. Another type of dedicated-tax supported Bond is
secured by a special tax levied on real property within a defined geographical
area in such a manner that the tax is levied on those who benefit from the
project; such bonds
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typically provide for a statutory lien on the underlying property for unpaid
taxes. A third type of dedicated-tax supported Bond may be secured by a tax
levied upon the manufacture, sale or consumption of commodities or upon the
license to pursue certain occupations or upon corporate privileges within a
taxing jurisdiction. As to any of these types of Bonds, the ability of the
designated revenues to satisfy the interest and principal payments on such bonds
may be affected by changes in the local economy, the financial success of the
enterprise responsible for the payment of the taxes, the value of any property
on which taxes may be assessed and the ability to collect such taxes in a timely
fashion. Each of these factors will have a different affect on each distinct
type of dedicated-tax supported bonds.
MUNICIPAL LEASE BONDS. Some of the Bonds in a Trust may be obligations that
are secured by lease payments of a governmental entity. Such payments are
normally subject to annual budget appropriations of the leasing governmental
entity. A governmental entity that enters into such a lease agreement cannot
obligate future governments to appropriate for and make lease payments but
covenants to take such action as is necessary to include any lease payments due
in its budgets and to make the appropriations therefor. A governmental entity's
failure to appropriate for and to make payments under its lease obligation could
result in insufficient funds available for payment of the obligations secured
thereby.
ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT BONDS AND STRIPPED OBLIGATIONS. Certain of the
Bonds in a Trust may be original issue discount bonds. These Bonds were issued
with nominal interest rates less than the rates then offered by comparable
securities and as a consequence were originally sold at a discount from their
face, or par, values. This original issue discount, the difference between the
initial purchase price and face value, is deemed under current law to accrue on
a daily basis and the accrued portion is treated as tax-exempt interest income
for federal income tax purposes. On sale or redemption, gain, if any, realized
in excess of the earned portion of original issue discount will be taxable as
capital gain. See "What is the Tax Status of Unitholders". The current value of
an original issue discount bond reflects the present value of its face amount at
maturity. In a stable interest rate environment, the market value of an original
issue discount bond would tend to increase more slowly in early years and in
greater increments as the bond approached maturity.
Certain of the original issue discount bonds in a Trust may be zero coupon
bonds. Zero coupon bonds do not provide for the payment of any current interest;
the buyer receives only the right to receive a final payment of the face amount
of the bond at its maturity. The effect of owning a zero coupon bond is that a
fixed yield is earned not only on the original investment but also, in effect,
on all discount earned during the life of the obligation. This implicit
reinvestment of earnings at the same rate eliminates the risk of being unable to
reinvest the income on such obligation at a rate as high as the implicit yield,
but at the same time also eliminates the holder's ability to reinvest at higher
rates in the future. For this reason, zero coupon bonds are subject to
substantially greater price fluctuations during periods of changing market
interest rates than are securities of comparable quality that pay interest
currently.
Original issue discount bonds, including zero coupon bonds, may be subject
to redemption at prices based on the issue price plus the amount of original
issue discount accreted to redemption (the "accreted value") plus, if
applicable, some premium. Pursuant to such call provisions an original issue
discount bond may be called prior to its maturity date at a price less than its
face value. See the "Schedules of Investments" for more information about the
call provisions of portfolio Bonds.
Certain of the Bonds in a Trust may be Stripped Obligations, which represent
evidences of ownership with respect to either the principal amount of or a
payment of interest on a tax-exempt obligation. An obligation is "stripped" by
depositing it with a custodian, which then effects a separation in ownership
between the bond and any interest payment which has not yet become payable, and
issues evidences of ownership with respect to such constituent parts. A Stripped
Obligation therefore has economic characteristics similar to zero coupon bonds,
as described above.
Each Stripped Obligation has been purchased at a discount from the amount
payable at maturity. With respect to each Unitholder, the Internal Revenue Code
treats as "original issue discount" that portion of the discount which produces
a yield to maturity (as of the date of purchase of the Unitholder's Units) equal
to the lower of the coupon rate of interest on the underlying obligation or the
yield to maturity on the basis of the purchase price of the Unitholder's Units
which is allocable to each Stripped Obligation. Original issue discount which
accrues with respect to a Stripped Obligation will be exempt from Federal income
taxation to the same extent as interest on the underlying obligations. (See
"What Is The Tax Status of Unitholders?")
Unitholders should consult their own tax advisers with respect to the state
and local tax consequences of owning original issue discount bonds or Stripped
Obligations. Under applicable provisions governing determination of state and
local taxes, interest on original issue discount bonds or Stripped Obligations
may be deemed to be received in the year of accrual even though there is no
corresponding cash payment.
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WHY AND HOW ARE THE BONDS INSURED?
INSURANCE ON BONDS
INSURED TRUSTS--Insurance guaranteeing the timely payment, when due, of all
principal and interest on the Bonds in each Insured Trust has been obtained by
the Sponsor or by the issuers or underwriters of Bonds from the MBIA Insurance
Corporation (the "Insurer"). Some of the Bonds in each Insured Trust may be
covered by a policy or policies of insurance obtained by the issuers or
underwriters of the Bonds from Municipal Bond Insurance Association (the
"Association") or Bond Investors Guaranty Insurance Company ("BIG"). The Insurer
has issued a policy or policies of insurance covering each of the Bonds in the
Insured Trusts, each policy to remain in force until the payment in full of such
Bonds and whether or not the Bonds continue to be held by an Insured Trust. By
the terms of each policy the Insurer will unconditionally guarantee to the
holders or owners of the Bonds the payment, when due, required of the issuer of
the Bonds of an amount equal to the principal of and interest on the Bonds as
such payments shall become due but not be paid (except that in the event of any
acceleration of the due date of principal by reason of mandatory or optional
redemption, default or otherwise, the payments guaranteed will be made in such
amounts and at such times as would have been due had there not been an
acceleration). The Insurer will be responsible for such payments, less any
amounts received by the holders or owners of the Bonds from any trustee for the
bond issuers or from any other sources other than the Insurer. The Insurer's
policies relating to small industrial development bonds and pollution control
revenue bonds also guarantee the full and complete payments required to be made
by or on behalf of an issuer of Bonds pursuant to the terms of the Bonds if
there occurs an event which results in the loss of the tax-exempt status of the
interest on such Bonds, including principal, interest or premium payments, if
any, as and when thereby required. The Insurer has indicated that its insurance
policies do not insure the payment of principal or interest on bonds which are
not required to be paid by the issuer thereof because the bonds were not validly
issued; as indicated under "What is the Tax Status of Unitholders?" the
respective issuing authorities have received opinions of bond counsel relating
to the valid issuance of each of the Bonds in the Insured Trusts. The Insurer's
policy also does not insure against non-payment of principal of or interest on
the Bonds resulting from the insolvency, negligence or any other act or omission
of the trustee or other paying agent for the Bonds. The policy is not covered by
the Property/Casualty Insurance Security Fund specified in Article 76 of the New
York Insurance Law. The policies are non-cancellable and the insurance premiums
have been fully paid on or prior to the Date of Deposit, either by the Sponsor
or, if a policy has been obtained by a Bond issuer, by such issuer.
Upon notification from the trustee for any bond issuer or any holder or
owner of the Bonds or coupons that such trustee or paying agent has insufficient
funds to pay any principal or interest in full when due, the Insurer will be
obligated to deposit funds promptly with State Street Bank and Trust Company,
N.A., New York, New York, as fiscal agent for the Insurer, sufficient to fully
cover the deficit. If notice of nonpayment is received on or after the due date,
the Insurer will provide for payment within one business day following receipt
of the notice. Upon payment by the Insurer of any Bonds, coupons, or interest
payments, the Insurer shall succeed to the rights of the owner of such Bonds,
coupons or interest payments with respect thereto.
The Insurer is the principal operating subsidiary of MBIA, Inc., a New York
Stock Exchange listed company. MBIA, Inc. is not obligated to pay the debts of
or claims against the Insurer. The Insurer is a limited liability corporation
rather than a several liability association. The Insurer is domiciled in the
State of New York and licensed to do business in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands of the United States and the Territory of
Guam. The Insurer has one European branch in the Republic of France.
As of December 31, 1993 the Insurer had admitted assets of $3.1 billion
(audited), total liabilities of $2.1 billion (audited), and total capital and
surplus of $978 million (audited) determined in accordance with statutory
accounting practices prescribed or permitted by insurance regulatory
authorities. As of December 31, 1994, the Insurer had admitted assets of $3.4
billion (audited), total liabilities of $2.3 billion (audited), and total
capital and surplus of $1.1 billion (audited) determined in accordance with
statutory accounting practices prescribed or permitted by insurance regulatory
authorities. Copies of the Insurer's year end financial statements prepared in
accordance with statutory accounting practices are available from the Insurer.
The address of the Insurer is 113 King Street, Armonk, New York 10504.
Each insurance company comprising the Association will be severally and not
jointly obligated under the Association policy in the following respective
percentages: The AEtna Casualty and Surety Company, 33%; Fireman's Fund
Insurance Company, 30%; The Travelers Indemnity Company, 15%; AEtna Insurance
Company (now known as CIGNA Property and Casualty Company), 12%; and The
Continental Insurance Company, 10%. As a several obligor, each such insurance
company will be obligated only to the extent of its percentage of any claim
under the Association policy and will not be obligated to pay any unpaid
obligation of any other member of the
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Association. Each insurance company's participation is backed by all of its
assets. However, each insurance company is a multiline insurer involved in
several lines of insurance other than municipal bond insurance, and the assets
of each insurance company also secure all of its other insurance policy and
surety bond obligations.
The following table sets forth certain unaudited financial information with
respect to the five insurance companies comprising the Association. The
statistics, which have been furnished by the Association, are as reported by the
insurance companies to the New York State Insurance Department and are
determined in accordance with statutory accounting principles. No representation
is made herein as to the accuracy or adequacy of such information or as to the
absence of material adverse changes in such information subsequent to the date
thereof. In addition, these numbers are subject to revision by the New York
State Insurance Department which, if revised, could either increase or decrease
the amounts.
MUNICIPAL BOND INSURANCE ASSOCIATION
FIVE MEMBER COMPANIES ASSETS AND POLICYHOLDERS' SURPLUS (UNAUDITED)
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1994.
(000'S OMITTED)
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NEW YORK NEW YORK NEW YORK
STATUTORY STATUTORY POLICYHOLDERS
ASSETS LIABILITIES SURPLUS
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The AEtna Casualty & Surety Company........................................... $ 10,030,200 $ 8,275,300 $ 1,754,900
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company.............................................. 6,815,775 4,904,534 1,911,241
The Travelers Indemnity Company............................................... 10,295,359 8,515,392 1,779,967
CIGNA Property and Casualty Company (formerly AEtna Insurance Company)........ 5,112,251 4,842,235 270,016
The Continental Insurance Company............................................. 2,794,536 2,449,805 344,731
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Total................................................................. $ 35,048,121 $ 28,987,266 $ 6,060,855
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Standard & Poor's Corporation rates all new issues insured by the Association
"AAA" Prime Grade.
Moody's Investors Service rates all bond issues insured by the Association
"Aaa" and short term loans "MIG 1", both designated to be of the highest
quality.
Each such rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating. No
application has been made to any other rating agency in order to obtain
additional ratings on the Bonds. The ratings reflect the respective rating
agency's current assessment of the creditworthiness of the Association and its
ability to pay claims on its policies of insurance. Any further explanation as
to the significance of the above ratings may be obtained only from the
applicable rating agency.
Moody's Investors Service rates all bond issues insured by the Insurer "Aaa"
and short-term loans "MIG 1," both designated to be of the highest quality.
Standard & Poor's Ratings Group, a division of McGraw Hill ("Standard &
Poor's") rates all new issues insured by the Insurer "AAA" Prime Grade."
The Moody's Investors Service rating of the Insurer should be evaluated
independently of the Standard & Poor's Corporation rating of the Insurer. No
application has been made to any other rating agency in order to obtain
additional ratings on the Bonds. The ratings reflect the respective rating
agency's current assessment of the creditworthiness of the Insurer and its
ability to pay claims on its policies of insurance (See "Description of
Ratings.") Any further explanation as to the significance of the above ratings
may be obtained only from the applicable rating agency.
The above ratings are not recommendations to buy, sell or hold the Bonds, and
such ratings may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the rating
agencies. Any downward revision or withdrawal of either or both ratings may have
an adverse effect on the market price of the Bonds.
Because the insurance on the Bonds will be effective so long as the Bonds are
outstanding, such insurance will be taken into account in determining the market
value of the Bonds and therefore some value attributable to such insurance will
be included in the value of the Units of the Insured Trusts. The insurance does
not, however, guarantee the market value of the Bonds or of the Units.
TRADITIONAL TRUSTS--Insurance guaranteeing the timely payment, when due, of all
principal and interest on certain Bonds in a Traditional Trust may have been
obtained by the Sponsor, issuer or underwriter of the particular Bonds involved
or by another party. Such insurance, which provides coverage substantially the
same as that obtained with respect to Bonds in Insured Trusts as described
above, is effective so long as the insured Bond is
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outstanding and the insurer remains in business. Insurance relates only to the
particular Bond and not to the Units offered hereby or to their market value.
Insured Bonds have received a rating of "Aaa" by Moody's Investors Service, Inc.
and/or "AAA" by Standard & Poor's Corporation in recognition of such insurance.
If a Bond in a Traditional Trust is insured, the Schedule of Investments
will identify the insurer. Such insurance will be provided by Financial Guaranty
Insurance Company ("FGIC"), AMBAC Indemnity Corporation ("AMBAC"), Bond
Investors Guaranty Insurance Company, now known as MBIA Corp. of Illinois
("BIG"), Capital Guaranty Insurance Company ("CGIC"), Financial Security
Assurance, Inc. ("FSA"), Municipal Bond Insurance Association (the
"Association"), MBIA Insurance Corporation ("MBIA") or Connie Lee Insurance
Company ("ConnieLee"). The Sponsor to date has purchased and presently intends
to purchase insurance for Bonds in Traditional Trusts exclusively from MBIA (see
the preceding disclosure regarding MBIA). There can be no assurance that any
insurer listed therein will be able to satisfy its commitments in the event
claims are made in the future. However, Standard & Poor's Corporation has rated
the claims-paying ability of each insurer "AAA," and Moody's Investors Service
has rated all bonds insured by each such insurer, except ConnieLee, "Aaa."
Moody's Investor's Service gives no ratings for bonds insured by ConnieLee.
Because any such insurance will be effective so long as the insured Bonds
are outstanding, such insurance will be taken into account in determining the
market value of such Bonds and therefore some value attributable to such
insurance will be included in the value of the Units of the Trust that includes
such Bonds. The insurance does not, however, guarantee the market value of the
Bonds or of the Units.
HOW IS THE PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE DETERMINED?
SECONDARY MARKET SALES CHARGE--The sales charge assessed on Units sold in
secondary market transactions is determined in accordance with the table set
forth below based upon the number of years remaining to the maturity of each
such Bond. The effect of this method of sales charge calculation will be that
different sales charge rates will be applied to the various Bonds in a Trust
portfolio based upon the maturities of such Bonds, in accordance with the
following schedule. As shown, the sales charge on Bonds in each maturity range
(and therefore the aggregate sales charge on the purchase) is reduced with
respect to purchases of at least $50,000 or 500 Units:
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$50,000 $100,000 $250,000 $500,000 $1,000,000
UNDER TO TO TO TO TO
YEARS TO MATURITY $50,000 $99,999 $249,999 $499,999 $999,999 $2,499,999
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Less than 1........................................ 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 but less than 2.................................. 1.523% 1.446% 1.369% 1.317% 1.215% 1.061%
2 but less than 3.................................. 2.041 1.937 1.833 1.729 1.626 1.420
3 but less than 4.................................. 2.564 2.433 2.302 2.175 2.041 1.781
4 but less than 5.................................. 3.093 2.961 2.828 2.617 2.459 2.175
5 but less than 7.................................. 3.627 3.433 3.239 3.093 2.881 2.460
7 but less than 10................................. 4.167 3.951 3.734 3.520 3.239 2.828
10 but less than 13................................ 4.712 4.467 4.221 4.004 3.788 3.253
13 but less than 16................................ 5.263 4.988 4.712 4.439 4.167 3.627
16 or more......................................... 5.820 5.542 5.263 4.987 4.603 4.004
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$2,500,000
TO $5,000,000
YEARS TO MATURITY $4,999,999 OR MORE
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Less than 1........................................ 0 0
1 but less than 2.................................. .900% .750%
2 but less than 3.................................. 1.225 1.030
3 but less than 4.................................. 1.546 1.310
4 but less than 5.................................. 1.883 1.590
5 but less than 7.................................. 2.165 1.870
7 but less than 10................................. 2.489 2.150
10 but less than 13................................ 2.842 2.430
13 but less than 16................................ 3.169 2.710
16 or more......................................... 3.500 3.000
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*Breakpoint sales charges are computed both on a dollar basis and on the basis
of the number of Units purchased, using the equivalent of 500 Units to
$50,000, 2,500 Units to $250,000, etc., and will be applied on that basis
which is more favorable to the purchaser.
The secondary market sales charges above are expressed as a percent of the
net amount invested; expressed as a percent of the Public Offering Price, the
maximum sales charge on any Trust, including one consisting entirely of Bonds
with 16 years or more to maturity, would be 5.50% (5.820% of the net amount
invested). The actual secondary market sales charge included in the Public
Offering Price of any particular Trust will depend on the maturities of the
Bonds in the portfolio of such Trust.
ACCUMULATION PLAN
The Sponsor, John Nuveen & Co. Incorporated, is also the principal underwriter
of the Nuveen Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. (the "Bond Fund"), Nuveen Tax-Free
Reserves, Inc. ("Tax-Free Reserves"), Nuveen California Tax-Free Fund, Inc. (the
"California Fund"), Nuveen Tax-Free Bond Fund, Inc. ("Tax-Free Bond Fund"),
Nuveen Insured Tax-Free Bond Fund, Inc. (the "Insured Bond Fund") and Nuveen
Tax-Free Money Market Fund, Inc. (the "Money Market Fund") and the Nuveen
Multistate Tax-Free Trust (the "Multistate Trust"). Each of these funds
(together, the "Accumulation Funds") is an open-end, diversified management
investment company into which Unitholders may choose to reinvest Trust
distributions automatically, without any sales charge. (Reinvestment in the
California Fund is available only to Unitholders who are California residents.
Reinvestment in the State Portfolios of the Tax-Free Bond Fund, the Insured Bond
Fund, the
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Money Market Fund and the Multistate Trust is available only to Unitholders who
are residents of the states for which such portfolios are named.) Unitholders
may reinvest both interest and principal distributions or principal
distributions only. Each Accumulation Fund has investment objectives which
differ in certain respects from those of the Trusts and may invest in securities
which would not be eligible for deposit in the Trusts. The investment adviser to
each Accumulation Fund is Nuveen Advisory Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of
the Sponsor. The following is a general description of the investment objectives
and policies of each Accumulation Fund. For a more detailed description,
Unitholders should read the prospectus of the Accumulation Fund in which they
are interested.
THE BOND FUND
The Bond Fund has the objective of providing, through investment in a
professionally managed portfolio of long-term municipal bonds, as high a level
of current interest income exempt from Federal income tax as is consistent with
preservation of capital. The Bond Fund may include in its portfolio tax-exempt
bonds rated Baa or BBB or better by Moody's or Standard & Poor's, unrated bonds
which, in the opinion of the investment adviser, have credit characteristics
equivalent to bonds rated Baa or BBB or better, and certain temporary
investments, including securities the interest income from which may be subject
to Federal income tax.
TAX-FREE RESERVES
Tax-Free Reserves is a "money market" fund that includes in its portfolio
only obligations maturing within one year from the date of acquisition,
maintains an average maturity of all investments of 120 days or less, values its
portfolio at amortized cost and seeks to maintain a net asset value of $1.00 per
share. It provides checkwriting and expedited wire redemption privileges for its
shareholders. Tax-Free Reserves has the objective of providing, through
investment in a professionally managed portfolio of high quality short-term
municipal obligations, as high a level of current interest income exempt from
Federal income tax as is consistent with preservation of capital and the
maintenance of liquidity. Tax- Free Reserves may include in its portfolio
municipal obligations rated Aaa, Aa, MIG-1, VMIG-1 or Prime-1 by Moody's or AAA,
AA, SP-1 or A-1 by Standard & Poor's, unrated municipal obligations that, in the
opinion of the investment adviser, have credit characteristics equivalent to
obligations rated as above, tax-exempt obligations backed by the U.S.
Government, and temporary investments that may be subject to Federal income tax.
THE CALIFORNIA FUND
The California Fund has the objective of providing, through investment in
professionally managed portfolios of California municipal obligations, as high a
level of current interest income exempt from both Federal and California income
taxes as is consistent with the investment policies of each of the portfolios of
the California Fund and with preservation of capital. Each portfolio of the
California Fund may include temporary investments that may be subject to tax.
California Unitholders may reinvest in one of three portfolios of the California
Fund: The Nuveen California Tax-Free Value Fund, the Nuveen California Insured
Tax-Free Value Fund and the Nuveen California Tax-Free Money Market Fund.
The Nuveen California Tax-Free Value Fund invests primarily in long-term
investment grade California tax-exempt bonds (I.E., bonds rated in the four
highest categories by Moody's or Standard & Poor's or, if unrated, that have
equivalent credit characteristics). The Nuveen California Insured Tax-Free Value
Fund invests primarily in the same type of investments as the Special Bond
Portfolio, each of which is covered by insurance guaranteeing the timely payment
of principal and interest or is backed by a deposit of U.S. Government
securities.
The Nuveen California Tax-Free Money Market Fund invests primarily in
high-quality short term California tax- exempt money market instruments (I.E.,
obligations rated in the two highest categories by Moody's or Standard & Poor's
or, if unrated, that have equivalent credit characteristics). This portfolio
will include only obligations maturing within one year from the date of
acquisition, will maintain an average maturity of all investments of 120 days or
less, will value its portfolio at amortized cost and will seek to maintain a net
asset value of $1.00 per share. The Nuveen California Tax-Free Money Market Fund
provides for an expedited wire redemption privilege.
THE TAX-FREE BOND FUND
The Tax-Free Bond Fund consists of the Nuveen Massachusetts Tax-Free Value
Fund, the Nuveen New York Tax-Free Value Fund, the Nuveen Ohio Tax-Free Value
Fund, and the Nuveen New Jersey Tax-Free Value Fund, which are each available
for reinvestment to Unitholders who are residents of the state for which such
portfolio is named. The Tax-Free Bond Fund has the objective of providing,
through investment in a professionally managed portfolio of municipal bonds, as
high a level of current interest income exempt both from Federal income tax and
from the income tax imposed by each portfolio's designated state as is
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consistent with preservation of capital. The Tax-Free Bond Fund may include in
each of its portfolios tax-exempt bonds rated Baa or BBB or better; unrated
bonds which, in the opinion of the investment adviser, have credit
characteristics equivalent to bonds rated Baa or BBB or better; and certain
temporary investments, including securities the interest income from which may
be subject to Federal and state income tax.
THE INSURED BOND FUND
The Insured Bond Fund consists of the Nuveen Insured Municipal Bond Fund,
the Nuveen Massachusetts Insured Tax-Free Value Fund and the Nuveen New York
Insured Tax-Free Value Fund, which are each available for reinvestment to
Unitholders. (The Massachusetts and New York Portfolios are available only to
those Unitholders who are residents of the state for which the portfolio is
named.) The Insured Bond Fund has the objective of providing, through investment
in professionally managed portfolios of municipal bonds, as high a level of
current interest income exempt from both Federal income tax and, in the case of
designated state portfolios, from the income tax imposed by each portfolio's
designated state, as is consistent with preservation of capital. The Insured
Bond Fund may include in each of its portfolios the same type of investments as
the Tax-Free Bond Fund, each of which is covered by insurance guaranteeing the
timely payment of principal and interest or is backed by a deposit of U.S.
Government securities.
THE MONEY MARKET FUND
The Money Market Fund consists of the Nuveen Massachusetts Tax-Free Money
Market Fund and the Nuveen New York Tax-Free Money Market Fund, which are each
available for reinvestment to Unitholders who are residents of the state for
which such portfolio is named. The Money Market Fund includes in its portfolios
only obligations maturing within one year from the date of acquisition,
maintains an average maturity of 120 days or less, values its portfolios at
amortized cost and seeks to maintain a net asset value of $1.00 per share. The
Money Market Fund has the objective of providing, through investment in
professionally managed portfolios of high quality short-term municipal
obligations, as high a level of current interest income exempt both from Federal
income tax and from the income tax imposed by each portfolio's designated state
as is consistent with stability of principal and the maintenance of liquidity.
The Money Market Fund may include in each of its portfolios municipal
obligations rated Aaa, Aa, MIG-1, MIG- 2, VMIG-1, VMIG-2, Prime 1 or Prime 2 by
Moody's or AAA, AA, SP-1, SP-2, A-1 or A-2 by Standard & Poor's; unrated
municipal obligations that, in the opinion of the investment adviser, have
credit characteristics equivalent to obligations rated as above; and temporary
investments that may be subject to Federal and state income tax.
THE MULTISTATE TRUST
The Multistate Trust consists of the Nuveen Arizona Tax-Free Value Fund, the
Nuveen Florida Tax-Free Value Fund, the Nuveen Maryland Tax-Free Value Fund, the
Nuveen Michigan Tax-Free Value Fund, the Nuveen New Jersey Tax-Free Value Fund,
the Nuveen Pennsylvania Tax-Free Value Fund and the Nuveen Virginia Tax Free
Value Fund, which are each available for reinvestment to Unitholders who are
residents of the state for which such portfolio is named. The Multistate Trust
has the objective of providing, through investment in a professionally managed
portfolio of municipal bonds, as high a level of current interest income exempt
from both regular Federal income tax and the applicable state personal income
tax as is consistent with preservation of capital. The Multistate Trust may
include in each of its portfolios tax-exempt bonds rated "Baa" or "BBB" or
better, unrated bonds which, in the opinion of the investment advisor, have
credit characteristics equivalent to bonds rated "baa" or "BBB" or better,
limited to no more than 20% of the Multistate Trust's assets, and certain
temporary investments that may be subject to Federal and state income tax.
Each person who purchases Units of a Trust may become a participant in the
Accumulation Plan and elect to have his or her distributions on Units of the
Trust invested directly in shares of one of the Accumulation Funds. Reinvesting
Unitholders may select any interest distribution plan. Thereafter, each
distribution of interest income or principal on the participant's Units
(principal only in the case of a Unitholder who has chosen to reinvest only
principal distributions) will, on the applicable distribution date, or the next
day on which the New York Stock Exchange is normally open ("business day") if
the distribution date is not a business day, automatically be received by
Shareholder Services, Inc., transfer agent for each of the Accumulation Funds,
on behalf of such participant and applied on that date to purchase shares (or
fractions thereof) of the Accumulation Fund chosen at net asset value as
computed as of 4:00 p.m. eastern time on each such date. All distributions will
be reinvested in the Accumulation Fund chosen and no part thereof will be
retained in a separate account. These purchases will be made without a sales
charge.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPONSOR
John Nuveen & Co. Incorporated, the Sponsor and Underwriter, was founded in 1898
and is the oldest and largest investment banking firm specializing in the
underwriting and distribution of tax-exempt securities and maintains the largest
research department in the investment banking community devoted exclusively to
the analysis of municipal securities. In 1961 the Sponsor began sponsoring the
Nuveen Tax-Exempt Unit Trust and, since this time, it has issued more than $30
billion in tax-exempt unit trusts, including over $8 billion in insured trusts.
The Sponsor is also principal underwriter of the Nuveen Municipal Bond Fund,
Inc., the Nuveen Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund, Inc., Nuveen Tax-Free Reserves,
Inc., Nuveen California Tax-Free Fund, Inc., Nuveen Tax-Free Bond Fund, Inc.,
Nuveen Insured Tax-Free Bond Fund, Inc. and Nuveen Tax-Free Money Market Fund,
Inc., all registered open-end management investment companies, and acted as
co-managing underwriter of Nuveen Municipal Value Fund, Inc., Nuveen California
Municipal Value Fund, Inc., Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund, Inc., Nuveen
Municipal Income Fund, Inc., Nuveen California Municipal Income Fund, Inc.,
Nuveen New York Municipal Income Fund, Inc., Nuveen Premium Income Municipal
Fund, Inc., Nuveen Performance Plus Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen California
Performance Plus Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen New York Performance Plus
Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen Municipal Advantage Fund, Inc., Nuveen Municipal
Market Opportunity Fund, Inc., Nuveen California Municipal Market Opportunity
Fund, Inc., Nuveen New York Municipal Market Opportunity Fund, Inc., Nuveen
Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen California Investment Quality
Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen New York Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc.,
Nuveen Insured Quality Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen Florida Investment Quality
Municipal Fund, Nuveen Pennsylvania Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Nuveen
New Jersey Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc., and the Nuveen Select
Quality Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen California Quality Municipal Fund, Inc.,
Nuveen New York Select Quality Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen Quality Income
Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen Insured Municipal Opportunity Fund, Inc., Nuveen
Florida Quality Income Municipal Fund, Nuveen Michigan Quality Income Municipal
Fund, Inc., Nuveen New Jersey Quality Income Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen Ohio
Quality Income Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen Pennsylvania Quality Income
Municipal Fund, Nuveen Texas Quality Income Municipal Fund, Nuveen California
Quality Income Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen New York Quality Income Municipal
Fund, Inc., Nuveen Premier Insured Municipal Income Fund, Inc., Nuveen Select
Tax Free Income Portfolio, Nuveen Select Tax Free Income Portfolio 2, Nuveen
Insured California Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio, Nuveen Insured New York
Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio, Nuveen Premium Income Municipal Fund 2, Inc.,
Nuveen Select Tax Free Income Portfolio 3, Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal
Fund, Nuveen Insured California Premium Income Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen
Arizona Premium Income Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen Insured Premium Income
Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen Insured Florida Premium Income Municipal Fund,
Nuveen Michigan Premium Income Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen New Jersey Premium
Income Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen Insured New York Premium Income Municipal
Fund, Inc., Nuveen Ohio Premium Income Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen Pennsylvania
Premium Income Municipal Fund, Nuveen Texas Premium Income Municipal Fund,
Nuveen Premium Income Municipal Fund 4, Inc., Nuveen Pennsylvania Premium Income
Municipal Fund 2, Nuveen Insured Florida Premium Income Municipal Fund 2, Nuveen
Maryland Premium Income Municipal Fund, Nuveen Virginia Premium Income Municipal
Fund, Nuveen Massachusetts Premium Income Municipal Fund, Nuveen Insured
California Premium Income Municipal Fund 2, Inc., Nuveen Insured New York
Premium Income Municipal Fund 2, Nuveen New Jersey Premium Income Municipal Fund
2, Nuveen Washington Premium Income Municipal Fund, Nuveen Michigan Premium
Income Municipal Fund 2, Nuveen Georgia Premium Income Municipal Fund, Nuveen
Missouri Premium Income Municipal Fund, Nuveen Connecticut Premium Income
Municipal Fund, Nuveen North Carolina Premium Income Municipal Fund, Nuveen New
Jersey Premium Income Municipal Fund 3, Nuveen Florida Premium Income Municipal
Fund, Nuveen New York Premium Income Municipal Fund, Nuveen California Premium
Income Municipal Fund, Nuveen Pennsylvania Premium Income Municipal Fund 3,
Nuveen Maryland Income Municipal Fund 2, Nuveen Virginia Premium Income
Municipal Fund 2, Nuveen Ohio Premium Income Municipal Fund 2, Nuveen Insured
Premium Income Municipal Fund 2, Nuveen California Premium Income Municipal Fund
2, all registered closed-end management investment companies. These registered
open-end and closed-end investment companies currently have approximately $32.8
billion in tax-exempt securities under management. Nationwide, more than
1,000,000 individual investors have purchased Nuveen's tax exempt trusts and
funds. The present corporation was organized in 1967 as a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Nuveen Corporation, successor to the original John Nuveen & Co.
founded in 1898 as a sole proprietorship and incorporated in 1953. In 1974, John
Nuveen & Co. Incorporated became a wholly-owned subsidiary of The St. Paul
Companies, Inc., a financial services management company located in St. Paul,
Minnesota. On May 19, 1992, common shares comprising a minority interest in The
John Nuveen Company ("JNC"), a newly organized corporation which holds all of
the shares of Nuveen, were sold to the general public in an initial public
offering. St. Paul retains a controlling interest in JNC with over 70% of JNC's
shares. The Sponsor is a member of the National Association of Securities
Dealers, Inc. and the Securities Industry Association and
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has its principal offices located in Chicago (333 W. Wacker Drive) and New York
(Swiss Bank Tower, 10 East 50th Street). It maintains 14 regional offices.
To help advisers and investors better understand and more efficiently use an
investment in the Trust to reach their investment goals, the Trust's sponsor,
John Nuveen & Co. Incorporated, may advertise and create specific investment
programs and systems. For example, such activities may include presenting
information on how to use an investment in the Trust, alone or in combination
with an investment in other mutual funds or unit investment trusts sponsored by
Nuveen, to accumulate assets for future education needs or periodic payments
such as insurance premiums. The Trust's sponsor may produce software or
additional sales literature to promote the advantages of using the Trust to meet
these and other specific investor needs.
DESCRIPTION OF RATINGS*
STANDARD & POOR'S CORPORATION. A description of the applicable Standard &
Poor's Corporation rating symbols and their meanings follows:
A Standard & Poor's rating is a current assessment of the creditworthiness
of an obligor with respect to a specific debt obligation. This assessment may
take into consideration obligors such as guarantors, insurers or lessees.
The rating is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold a security,
inasmuch as it does not comment as to market price or suitability for a
particular investor.
The ratings are based on current information furnished by the issuer or
obtained by Standard & Poor's from other sources it considers reliable. Standard
& Poor's does not perform an audit in connection with any rating and may, on
occasion, rely on unaudited financial information. The ratings may be changed,
suspended or withdrawn as a result of changes in, or unavailability of, such
information, or for other circumstances.
The ratings are based, in varying degrees, on the following considerations:
I. Likelihood of default--capacity and willingness of the obligor as to
the timely payment of interest and repayment of principal in accordance
with the terms of the obligation;
II. Nature of and provisions of the obligation;
III. Protection afforded by, and relative position of, the obligation in
the event of bankruptcy, reorganization or other arrangements under
the laws of bankruptcy and other laws affecting creditors' rights.
AAA--This is the highest rating assigned by Standard & Poor's to a debt
obligation. Capacity to pay interest and repay principal is extremely strong.
AA--Bonds rated AA have a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay
principal, and differ from the highest rated issues only in small degree.
A--Bonds rated A have a strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal,
although they are somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in
circumstances and economic conditions than bonds in higher rated categories.
BBB--Bonds rated BBB are regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay
interest and repay principal. Whereas they normally exhibit adequate protection
parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more
likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and repay principal for
bonds in this category than for bonds in the higher rated categories.
PLUS (+) OR MINUS (-): The ratings from "AA" to "BB" may be modified by the
addition of a plus or minus sign to show relative standing within the major
rating categories.
PROVISIONAL RATINGS: The letter "p" indicates that the rating is
provisional. A provisional rating assumes the successful completion of the
project being financed by the issuance of the bonds being rated and indicates
that payment of debt service requirements is largely or entirely dependent upon
the successful and timely completion of the project. This rating, however, while
addressing credit quality subsequent to completion of the project, makes no
comment on the likelihood of, or the risk of default upon failure of, such
completion. Accordingly, the investor should exercise his own judgment with
respect to such likelihood and risk.
NOTE RATINGS: A Standard & Poor's note rating reflects the liquidity
concerns and market access risks unique to notes. Notes due in 3 years or less
will likely receive a note rating. Notes maturing beyond 3 years will most
likely receive a long-term debt rating.
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Note rating symbols are as follows:
SP-1 Very strong or strong capacity to pay principal and interest.
Those issues determined to possess overwhelming safety
characteristics will be given a plus (+) designation.
SP-2 Satisfactory capacity to pay principal and interest.
RATINGS OF INSURED TRUST UNITS.
A Standard & Poor's Corporation's rating on the units of an insured
investment trust (hereinafter referred to collectively as "units" and "trusts")
is a current assessment of creditworthiness with respect to the investment held
by such trust. This assessment takes into consideration the financial capacity
of the issuers and of any guarantors, insurers, lessees or mortgagors with
respect to such investments. The assessment, however, does not take into account
the extent to which trust expenses or portfolio asset sales for less than the
trust purchase price will reduce payment to the unitholder of the interest and
principal required to be paid on the portfolio assets. In addition, the rating
is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold units, inasmuch as the rating
does not comment as to market price of the units or suitability for a particular
investor.
Units rated "AAA" are composed exclusively of assets that are rated "AAA" by
Standard & Poor's and/or certain short-term investments. Standard & Poor's
defines its AAA rating for such assets as the highest rating assigned by
Standard & Poor's to a debt obligation. Capacity to pay interest and repay
principal is very strong. However, unit ratings may be subject to revision or
withdrawal at any time by Standard & Poor's and each rating should be evaluated
independently of any other rating.
MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE, INC. A brief description of the applicable
Moody's Investors Service, Inc. rating symbols and their meanings follows:
Aaa--Bonds which are rated Aaa are judged to be the best quality. They carry
the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to as "gilt
edge." Interest payments are protected by a large or by an exceptionally stable
margin and principal is secure. While the various protective elements are likely
to change, such changes as can be visualized are most unlikely to impair the
fundamentally strong position of such issues. Their safety is so absolute that,
with the occasional exception of oversupply in a few specific instances,
characteristically, their market value is affected solely by money market
fluctuations.
Aa--Bonds which are rated Aa are judged to be of high quality by all
standards. Together with the Aaa group they comprise what are generally known as
high grade bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because margins of
protection may not be as large as in Aaa securities or fluctuations of
protective elements may be of greater amplitude or there may be other elements
present which make the long-term risks appear somewhat larger than in Aaa
securities. Their market value is virtually immune to all but money market
influences, with the occasional exception of oversupply in a few specific
instances.
A--Bonds which are rated A possess many favorable investment attributes and
are to be considered as upper medium grade obligations. Factors giving security
to principal and interest are considered adequate, but elements may be present
which suggest a susceptibility to impairment sometime in the future. The market
value of A-rated bonds may be influenced to some degree by economic performance
during a sustained period of depressed business conditions, but, during periods
of normalcy, A-rated bonds frequently move in parallel with Aaa and Aa
obligations, with the occasional exception of oversupply in a few specific
instances.
Moody's bond rating symbols may contain numerical modifiers of a generic
rating classification. The modifier 1 indicates that the bond ranks at the high
end of its category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the
modifier 3 indicates that the issue ranks in the lower end of its generic rating
category.
Baa--Bonds which are rated Baa are considered as medium grade obligations,
i.e., they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured. Interest payments
and principal security appear adequate for the present but certain protective
elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any great
length of time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment characteristics and in
fact have speculative characteristics as well. The market value of Baa-rated
bonds is more sensitive to changes in economic circumstances, and aside from
occasional speculative factors applying to some bonds of this class, Baa market
valuations move in parallel with Aaa, Aa and A obligations during periods of
economic normalcy, except in instances of oversupply.
Con. (--)--Bonds for which the security depends upon the completion of some
act or the fulfillment of some condition are rated conditionally. These are
bonds secured by (a) earnings of projects under construction, (b) earnings of
projects unseasoned in operation experience, (c) rentals which begin when
facilities are completed, or (d) payments to which some other limiting condition
attaches. Parenthetical rating denotes probable credit stature upon completion
of construction or elimination of basis of condition.
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NOTE RATINGS:
MIG 1-- This designation denotes best quality. There is present strong
protection by established cash flows, superior liquidity support or
demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.
MIG 2-- This designation denotes high quality. Margins of protection are
ample although not so large as in the preceding group.
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APPENDIX A
VIRGINIA DISCLOSURE
The Trust is susceptible to political, economic or regulatory factors
affecting issuers of Virginia Bonds. Without intending to be complete, the
following briefly summarizes some of these matters, as well as some of the
complex factors affecting the financial situation in the Commonwealth of
Virginia (the "Commonwealth" or "Virginia"). This information is derived from
sources that are generally available to investors and is based in part on
information obtained from various agencies in Virginia. No independent
verification has been made of the accuracy or completeness of the following
information.
There can be no assurance that current or future statewide or regional
economic difficulties, and the resulting impact on State or local governmental
finances generally will not adversely affect the market value of Virginia Bonds
held in the portfolio of the Trust or the ability of particular obligors to make
timely payments of debt service on (or relating to) those obligations.
The Commonwealth's financial condition is supported by a broad-based
economy, including manufacturing, tourism, agriculture, ports, mining and
fisheries. Manufacturing continues to be a major source of employment, ranking
behind only services, wholesale and retail trade, and government (federal, state
and local). The federal government is a major employer in Virginia due to the
heavy concentration of federal employees in the metropolitan Washington, D.C.,
segment of Northern Virginia and the military employment in the Hampton Roads
area, which houses the nation's largest concentration of military installations,
although civilian defense employment has been affected by the retrenchment of
the military sector and is likely to decrease further.
Although the Commonwealth enjoyed an economic boom in the mid-1980's, the
Commonwealth's economy began to slow toward the end of the decade, and went into
a recession with the rest of the nation after July, 1990. Gradual recovery has
continued since the recession's end in March, 1991, with the Virginia economy
providing reason for restrained optimism in fiscal year 1994. Employment figures
furnished more encouragement than did income data. The state unemployment rates
continued to be a bright spot, dropping to 4.9 percent for fiscal year 1994,
compared to 6.4 percent nationally. However, the possibility of more defense
cutbacks and additional plant downsizings provided two cautionary notes. Real
taxable sales have nearly reached the pre-recession level of fiscal year 1990.
The impact of national trends on the Commonwealth is clearly seen in
personal income figures. While year-to-year percentage changes in the
Commonwealth personal income generally parallel those at the national level, the
Commonwealth figures were higher during the first half of the 1980's. The
differential has narrowed since 1988. In the first quarter of 1994, the most
recent available, Virginia's growth rate was 6.1 percent compared to 3.9 percent
for the nation. While Virginia's real per capita personal income surpassed the
national figure in 1982 and has continued to exceed it, the relative
differential has been narrowing since 1989 and is now the smallest since 1985.
Virginia's 1989 maximum was 106 percent of national per capita income while the
1993 figure was 104 percent. In comparison with the South Atlantic region,
Virginia's real per capita income has declined from a peak of 108 percent in
1989 to 106 percent in 1993.
Virginia's nonagricultural employment figure has also mirrored the national
economy. For fiscal year 1994 Virginia's nonagricultural employment rose 2.9
percent, comparable to the pre-recession rate. Total nonagricultural employment
for Virginia in June 1994 was a record high. During the period 1983-1990, the
Commonwealth substantially outpaced the nation in growth of nonagricultural
employment, with 4.1 percent average annual growth compared to 2.8 percent
nationally; however, the trend lines for both have been nearly parallel since
1990. For the period 1985-1990, the Commonwealth went ahead of the South
Atlantic region, but was hit harder by the recession in 1990 and the defense
adjustment. Since then, the region has outperformed the Commonwealth.
With respect to unemployment, Virginia's unemployment rate has consistently
been below that of the nation. For the decade of 1980 to 1990, the differential
has been two percentage points, although it decreased to below one percentage
point in 1991 and 1992. For the first six months of FY 1994, the Commonwealth's
unemployment rate was 4.9 percent, compared to the national rate of 6.4 percent.
Employment trends in Virginia are varied from sector to sector and from
region to region. Most sectors showed dramatic improvement compared to the
anemic performance in fiscal year 1993. Employment grew in seven of ten
categories. This past fiscal year's growth was led by a 5.4 percent employment
jump in the construction sector and 5.3 percent in services. Federal civilian
employment slipped 3 percent, the result of continued defense cutbacks and an
effort to downsize. Once again, the greatest percent loss was in mining, which
suffered a 7.7 percent drop, a
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40 percent greater loss than the previous year. The service sector continued to
grow and mining and manufacturing are now at lower levels than in 1980.
Employment trends also varied among regions. All of the Commonwealth's
metropolitan statistical areas showed increased employment from fiscal year 1993
to fiscal year 1994, ranging from 1.1 percent to 4.3 percent, with most
employment increases being experienced in metropolitan areas.
Highest rates of unemployment were found in southwest Virginia where mining
jobs have been lost and the lowest unemployment rates were seen in Northern
Virginia where much federally-related employment is concentrated. As would be
expected, there was great overlap between areas of lowest unemployment and those
of highest per capita income.
Virginia appears to have fully participated in the national economic
recovery, which has been slow by historic standards. The state has not yet
returned to pre-recession growth rates for several measures, particularly real
per capita personal income. The next round of defense cutbacks and the uncertain
duration of the economic recovery are continuing sources of concern. A growing
diversification of the state's export base is encouraging for the long-term but
will not insulate the state from vulnerability to increased competition against
its major products and to economic conditions abroad.
The Commonwealth of Virginia has historically operated on a fiscally
conservative basis and is required by its Constitution to have a balanced
biennial budget. At the end of the June 30, 1994, fiscal year, the General Fund
of the Commonwealth had an ending fund balance, computed on a budgetary cash
basis, of $518.7 million, of which $81 million was in required reserves.
Approximately four hundred thirty million of the general fund balance was
designated for expenditure during the next fiscal year, leaving an undesignated,
unreserved fund balance of $7.6 million, the third consecutive such undesignated
fund balance. Computed on a modified accrual basis in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles, the General Fund balance at the end of the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1994, was $185.3 million, compared with a General
Fund balance of minus $78.8 million at the end of the fiscal year ended June 30,
1993. This is the second year since 1989 that the General Fund, measured on a
modified accrual basis, has shown a positive fund balance.
As of June 30, 1994, total debt of the Commonwealth aggregated $8.4 billion.
Of that amount, $2.5 billion was tax-supported. Outstanding general obligation
bonded debt backed by the full faith and credit of the Commonwealth was $792
million at June 30, 1994. Of that amount, $500 million was also secured by
revenue producing capital projects.
The Virginia Constitution contains limits on the amount of general
obligation bonds which the Commonwealth can issue. These limits are
substantially in excess of current levels of outstanding bonds, and at June 30,
1994, would permit an additional total of approximately $5.6 billion of bonds
secured by revenue-producing projects and approximately $5.8 billion of
unsecured general obligation bonds for capital projects, with not more than
approximately $921 billion of the latter to be issued in any four-year period.
Bonds which are not secured by revenue-producing projects must be approved in a
State-wide election.
The Commonwealth of Virginia maintains a "triple A" bond rating from
Standard & Poor's Corporation, Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Investors
Service on its general obligation indebtedness, reflecting in part its sound
fiscal management, diversified economic base and low debt ratios. There can be
no assurances that these conditions will continue. Nor are these same conditions
necessarily applicable to securities which are not general obligations of the
Commonwealth. Securities issued by specific municipalities, governmental
authorities or similar issuers may be subject to economic risks or uncertainties
peculiar to the issuers of such securities or the sources from which they are to
be paid.
VIRGINIA TAXABLE ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN TABLE
The following tables show the approximate taxable estimated current returns
for individuals that are equivalent to tax-exempt estimated current returns
under combined Federal and state taxes, using published 1995 marginal Federal
tax rates and marginal state tax rates currently available and scheduled to be
in effect. The tables incorporate increased tax rates for higher-income
taxpayers that were included in the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993. For
cases in which more than one state bracket falls within a Federal bracket, the
highest state bracket is combined with the Federal bracket. The combined state
and Federal tax brackets shown reflect the fact that state tax payments are
currently deductible for Federal tax purposes. The tables illustrate what you
would have to earn on taxable investments to equal the tax-exempt estimated
current return for your income tax bracket. A taxpayer's marginal tax rate is
affected by both his taxable income and his adjusted gross income. Locate your
adjusted gross and your taxable income (which is your adjusted gross income
reduced by any deductions and exemptions), then locate your tax bracket based on
joint or single tax filing. Read across to the equivalent taxable estimated
current return you would need to match the tax-free income. A comparison of
tax-free and equivalent taxable estimated
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current returns with the returns on various taxable investments is one element
to consider in making an investment decision.
COMBINED MARGINAL TAX RATES FOR JOINT TAXPAYERS WITH FOUR PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS
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FEDERAL
FEDERAL ADJUSTED COMBINED
TAXABLE GROSS STATE AND TAX-EXEMPT ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN
INCOME INCOME FEDERAL --------------------------------------------------------------
(1,000'S) (1,000'S) TAX RATE1 5.00% 5.25% 5.50% 5.75% 6.00% 6.25% 6.50% 6.75%
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 38.0 $ 0-111.8 20.0 % 6.25 6.56 6.88 7.19 7.50 7.81 8.13 8.44
38.0- 91.9 0-111.8 32.0 7.35 7.72 8.09 8.46 8.82 9.19 9.56 9.93
111.8-167.7 33.0 7.46 7.84 8.21 8.58 8.96 9.33 9.70 10.07
91.9-140.0 0-111.8 35.0 7.69 8.08 8.46 8.85 9.23 9.62 10.00 10.38
111.8-167.7 36.0 7.81 8.20 8.59 8.98 9.38 9.77 10.16 10.55
167.7-290.2 38.0 8.06 8.47 8.87 9.27 9.68 10.08 10.48 10.89
140.0-250.0 111.8-167.7 40.5 8.40 8.82 9.24 9.66 10.08 10.50 10.92 11.34
167.7-290.2 43.5 8.85 9.29 9.73 10.18 10.62 11.06 11.50 11.95
Over 290.2 40.5 2 8.40 8.82 9.24 9.66 10.08 10.50 10.92 11.34
Over 250.0 167.7-290.2 47.0 9.43 9.91 10.38 10.85 11.32 11.79 12.26 12.74
Over 290.2 44.0 3 8.93 9.38 9.82 10.27 10.71 11.16 11.61 12.05
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COMBINED MARGINAL TAX RATES FOR SINGLE TAXPAYERS WITH ONE PERSONAL EXEMPTION
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FEDERAL
FEDERAL ADJUSTED COMBINED
TAXABLE GROSS STATE AND TAX-EXEMPT ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN
INCOME INCOME FEDERAL --------------------------------------------------------------
(1,000'S) (1,000'S) TAX RATE1 5.00% 5.25% 5.50% 5.75% 6.00% 6.25% 6.50% 6.75%
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 22.8 $ 0-111.8 20.0 6.25 6.56 6.88 7.19 7.50 7.81 8.13 8.44
22.8- 55.1 0-111.8 32.0 7.35 7.72 8.09 8.46 8.82 9.19 9.56 9.93
55.1-115.0 0-111.8 35.0 7.69 8.08 8.46 8.85 9.23 9.62 10.00 10.38
111.8-234.3 36.5 7.87 8.27 8.66 9.06 9.45 9.84 10.24 10.63
115.0-250.0 111.8-234.3 41.5 8.55 8.97 9.40 9.83 10.26 10.68 11.11 11.54
Over 234.3 40.5 2 8.40 8.82 9.24 9.66 10.08 10.50 10.92 11.34
Over 250.0 Over 234.3 44.0 3 8.93 9.38 9.82 10.27 10.71 11.16 11.61 12.05
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1 The table reflects the effect of the limitations on itemized deductions and the deduction for personal exemptions. They
were designed to phase out certain benefits of these deductions for higher income taxpayers. These limitations, in effect, raise
the current maximum marginal Federal tax rate to approximately 44.0 percent for taxpayers filing a joint return and entitled to
four personal exemptions and to approximately 41.0 percent for taxpayers filing a single return entitled to only one personal
exemption. These limitations are subject to certain maximums, which depend on the number of exemptions claimed and the total
amount of the taxpayer's itemized deductions. For example, the limitation on itemized deductions will not cause a taxpayer to
lose more than 80% of his allowable itemized deductions, with certain exceptions.
2 Federal tax rate reverts to 36.0% after the 80% cap on the limitation on itemized deductions has been met.
3 Federal tax rate reverts to 39.6% after the 80% cap on the limitation on itemized deductions has been met.
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APPENDIX B
FLORIDA DISCLOSURE
POPULATION. In 1980, Florida was the seventh most populous state in the
U.S. The State has grown dramatically since then and as of April 1, 1993, ranks
fourth with an estimated population of 13.4 million. Florida's attraction, as
both a growth and retirement state, has kept net migration fairly steady with an
average of 292,988 new residents a year from 1983 through 1993. The U.S. average
population increase since 1982 is about 1% annually, while Florida's average
annual rate of increase is about 2.5%. Florida continues to be the fastest
growing of the ten largest states. This strong population growth is one reason
the State's economy is performing better than the nation as a whole. In addition
to attracting senior citizens to Florida as a place for retirement, the State is
also recognized as attracting a significant number of working age individuals.
Since 1983, the prime working age population (18-44) has grown at an average
annual rate of 2.6%. The share of Florida's total working age population (18-59)
to total State population is approximately 54%. This share is not expected to
change appreciably into the twenty-first century.
INCOME. The State's personal income has been growing strongly the last
several years and has generally outperformed both the U.S. as a whole and the
southeast in particular, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce and the
Florida Consensus Economic Estimating Conference. This is due to the fact that
Florida's population has been growing at a very strong pace and, since the early
1970's, the State's economy has diversified so as to provide greater insulation
from national economic downturns. As a result, Florida's real per capita
personal income has tracked closely with the national average and has tracked
above the southeast. From 1984 through 1993, the State's real per capita income
rose at an average of 5.4% per year, while the national real per capita income
increased at an average of 5.5% per year.
Because Florida has a proportionately greater retirement age population,
property income (dividends, interest, and rent) and transfer payments (Social
Security and pension benefits, among other sources of income) are relatively
more important sources of income. For example, Florida's total wages and
salaries and other labor income in 1993 was 62% of total personal income, while
a similar figure for the nation for 1990 was 72%. Transfer payments are
typically less sensitive to the business cycle than employment income and,
therefore, act as stabilizing forces in weak economic periods.
The State's per capita personal income in 1992 of $19,711 was slightly below
the national average of $20,105 and significantly ahead of that for the
southeast United States, which was $17,296. Real personal income in the State is
estimated to increase 5.5% in 1993-94 and 4.7% in 1994-95. By the end of
1994-95, real personal income per capita in the State is projected to average
6.7% higher than its 1992-93 level.
EMPLOYMENT. Since 1980, the State's job creation rate is almost twice the
rate for the nation as a whole, and its growth rate in new non-agricultural jobs
is the fastest of the 11 most populous states, second only to California in the
absolute number of new jobs created. Contributing to the State's rapid rate of
growth in employment and income is international trade. Since 1980, the State's
unemployment rate has generally been below that of the U.S. In recent years,
however, as the State's economic growth has slowed from its previous highs, the
State's unemployment rate has tracked above the national average. The average
rate in Florida since 1980 has been 6.5% while the national average is 7.1%.
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Florida Department of Labor
and Employment Security, and the Florida Consensus Economic Estimating
Conference (together, the "Organization"), the State's unemployment rate was
8.2% during 1992. As of January 1994, the Organization estimates that the
unemployment rate will be 6.7% for 1993-94 and 6.1% in 1994-95.
The rate of job creation in Florida's manufacturing sector has exceeded that
of the U.S. From the beginning of 1980 through 1993, the State added over 50,000
new manufacturing jobs, an 11.7% increase. During the same period, national
manufacturing employment declined ten out of the fourteen years, for a loss of
2,977,000 jobs.
Total non-farm employment in Florida is expected to increase 2.7% in 1993-94
and rise 3.8% in 1994-95. Trade and services, the two largest sources of
employment in the State, account for more than half of the total non-farm
employment. Employment in the service sectors should experience an increase of
3.9% in 1993-94, while growing 4.9% in 1994-95. Trade is expected to expand 2.2%
in 1994 and 3.4% in 1995. The service sector is now the State's largest
employment category.
CONSTRUCTION. The State's economy has in the past been highly dependent on
the construction industry and construction related manufacturing. This
dependency has declined in recent years and continues to do so as a result of
continued diversification of the State's economy. For example, in 1980, total
contract construction employment as a share of total non-farm employment was
just over 7.0%, and in 1993 the share had edged downward to 5%. This trend is
expected to continue as the State's economy continues to diversify. Florida,
nevertheless, has a dynamic construction industry, with single and multi-family
housing starts accounting for
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8.5% of total U.S. housing starts in 1993 while the State's population is 5.3%
of the U.S. total population. Florida's housing starts since 1980 have
represented an average of 11.0% of the U.S.'s total annual starts, and since
1980, total housing starts have averaged 156,450 a year.
A driving force behind the State's construction industry has been the
State's rapid rate of population growth. Although the State currently is the
fourth most populous state, its annual population growth is now projected to
decline as the number of people moving into the State is expected to hover near
the mid 250,000 range annually throughout the 1990's. This population trend
should provide fuel for business and home builders to keep construction activity
lively in Florida for some time to come. However, other factors do influence the
level of construction in the State. For example, federal tax reform in 1986 and
other changes to the federal income tax code have eliminated tax deductions for
owners of more than two residential real estate properties and have lengthened
depreciation schedules on investment and commercial properties. Economic growth
and existing supplies of homes also contribute to the level of construction
activity in the State.
Hurricane Andrew left some parts of south Florida devastated. Post-Hurricane
Andrew clean up and rebuilding have changed the outlook for the State's economy.
Single and multi-family housing starts in 1993-94 are projected to reach a
combined level of 118,000, increasing to 134,300 next year. Lingering
recessionary effects on consumers and tight credit are some of the reasons for
relatively slow core construction activity, as well as lingering effects from
the 1986 tax reform legislation discussed above. However, construction is one of
the sectors most severely affected by Hurricane Andrew. Low interest rates and
pent up demand combined with improved consumer confidence should lead to
improved housing starts. The construction figures above include additional
housing starts as a result of destruction by Hurricane Andrew. Total
construction expenditures are forecasted to increase 15.6% this year and
increase 13.3% next year.
The State has continuously been dependent on the highly cyclical
construction and construction related manufacturing industries. While that
dependency has decreased, the State is still somewhat at the mercy of the
construction and construction related manufacturing industries. The construction
industry is driven to a great extent by the State's rapid growth in population.
There can be no assurance that population growth will continue throughout the
1990's in which case there could be an adverse impact on the State's economy
through the loss of construction and construction related manufacturing jobs.
Also, while interest rates remain low currently, an increase in interest rates
could significantly adversely impact the financing of new construction within
the State, thereby adversely impacting unemployment and other economic factors
within the State. In addition, available commercial office space has tended to
remain high over the past few years. So long as this glut of commercial rental
space continues, construction of this type of space will likely continue to
remain slow.
TOURISM. Tourism is one of the State's most important industries.
Approximately 41.1 million tourists visited the State in 1993, as reported by
the Florida Department of Commerce. In terms of business activities and state
tax revenues, tourists in Florida in 1993 represented an estimated 4.5 million
additional residents. Visitors to the State tend to arrive equally by air and
car. The State's tourism industry over the years has become more sophisticated,
attracting visitors year-round and, to a degree, reducing its seasonality. The
dollar's depreciation has enhanced the State's tourism industry. Tourist
arrivals are expected to decline by almost two percent this year, but are
expected to recover next year with 5.0% growth. Tourist arrivals to Florida by
air and car are expected to diverge from each other, air decreasing 5.6% and
auto increasing 1.6%. By the end of the State's current fiscal year, 41.0
million domestic and international tourists are expected to have visited the
State. In 1994-95 tourist arrivals should approximate 43.0 million.
REVENUES AND EXPENSES. Estimated fiscal year 1993-94 General Revenue plus
Working Capital funds available to the State total $13,582.7 million, an 8.4%
increase over 1992-93. This reflects a transfer of $190 million, out of an
estimated $220.0 million in non-recurring revenue due to Hurricane Andrew, to a
hurricane relief trust fund. Of the total General Revenue plus Working Capital
funds available to the State, $12,943.5 million of that is Estimated Revenues
(excluding the Hurricane Andrew impact), which represents an increase of 7.3%
over the previous year's Estimated Revenues. With effective General Revenues
plus Working Capital Fund appropriations at $13,276.9 million, unencumbered
reserves at the end of 1993-94 are estimated at $302.8 million. Estimated fiscal
year 1994-95 General Revenue plus Working Capital and Budget Stabilization funds
available total $14,573.7 million, a 7.3% increase over 1993-94. This amount
reflects a transfer of $159.0 million in non-recurring revenue due to Hurricane
Andrew to a hurricane relief fund. The $13,860.8 million in Estimated Revenues
(excluding Hurricane Andrew impact) represent an increase of 7.1% over the
previous year's Estimated Revenues. The massive effort to rebuild and replace
destroyed or damaged property in the wake of Hurricane Andrew is responsible for
the substantial positive revenue impacts shown here. Most of the impact is in
the increase in the State's sales tax.
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In fiscal year 1992-93, approximately 62% of the State's total direct
revenue to its three operating funds was derived from State taxes, with Federal
grants and other special revenue accounting for the balance. State sales and use
tax, corporate income tax, intangible personal property tax and beverage tax
amounted to 68%, 7%, 4% and 4%, respectively, of total General Revenue Funds
available during fiscal 1992-93. In that same year, expenditures for education,
health and welfare, and public safety amounted to approximately 49%, 30%, and
11%, respectively, of total expenditures from the General Revenue Fund.
The State's sales and use tax (6%) currently accounts for the State's single
largest source of tax receipts. Sightly less than 10% of the State's sales and
use tax is designated for local governments and is distributed to the respective
counties in which collected for use by the counties, and the municipalities
therein. In addition to this distribution, local governments may assess (by
referendum) a 0.5% or a 1.0% discretionary sales surtax within their county.
Proceeds from this local option sales tax are earmarked for funding local
infrastructure programs and acquiring land for public recreation or conservation
or protection of natural resources as provided under applicable Florida law.
Certain charter counties have other additional taxing powers, and
non-consolidated counties with a population in excess of 800,000 may levy a
local option sales tax to fund indigent health care. It alone cannot exceed 0.5%
and when combined with the infrastructure surtax cannot exceed 1.0%. For the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1993, sales and use tax receipts (exclusive of the
tax on gasoline and special fuels) totalled $9,426.0 million, an increase of
12.5% over fiscal year 1991-92.
The second largest source of State tax receipts is the tax on motor fuels.
However, these revenues are almost entirely dedicated trust funds for specific
purposes and are not included in the State's General Revenue Fund.
The State imposes an alcoholic beverage wholesale tax (excise tax) on beer,
wine, and liquor. This tax is one of the State's major tax sources, with
revenues totalling $442.2 million in fiscal year ending June 30, 1993. Alcoholic
beverage tax receipts increased 1.6% from the previous year's total. The
revenues collected from this tax are deposited into the State's General Revenue
Fund.
The State imposes a corporate income tax. All receipts of the corporate
income tax are credited to the General Revenue Fund. For the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1993, receipts from this source were $846.6 million, an increase of
5.6% from fiscal year 1991-92.
The State imposes a documentary stamp tax on deeds and other documents
relating to realty, corporate shares, bonds, certificates of indebtedness,
promissory notes, wage assignments, and retail charge accounts. The documentary
stamp tax collections totalled $639.0 million during fiscal year 1992-93, a
27.0% increase from the previous fiscal year. Beginning in fiscal year 1992-93,
71.29% of these taxes is to be deposited to the General Revenue Fund.
The State imposes a gross receipts tax on electric, natural gas, and
telecommunications services. All gross receipt utilities tax collections are
credited to the State's Public Education Capital Outlay and Debt Service Trust
Fund. In fiscal year 1992-93, this amounted to $447.9 million.
The State imposes an intangible personal property tax on stocks, bonds,
including bonds secured by liens in Florida real property, notes, governmental
leaseholds, and certain other intangibles not secured by a lien on Florida real
property. The annual rate of tax is 2 mils. The State also imposes a
non-recurring 2 mil tax on mortgages and other obligations secured by liens on
Florida real property. In fiscal year 1992-93, total intangible personal
property tax collections were $783.4 million, a 33% increase over the prior
year. Of the tax proceeds, 66.5% is distributed to the General Revenue Fund.
The State's severance tax taxes oil, gas and sulphur production, as well as
the severance of phosphate rock and other solid minerals. Total collections from
severance taxes total $64.5 million during fiscal year 1992-93, down 4.0% from
the previous year. Currently 60% of this amount is transferred to the General
Revenue Fund.
The State began its own lottery in 1988. State law requires that lottery
revenues be distributed 50.0% to the public in prizes, 38.0% for use in
enhancing education, and the balance, 12.0%, for costs of administering the
lottery. Fiscal year 1992-93 lottery ticket sales totalled $2.13 billion,
providing education with approximately $810.4 million.
DEBT-BALANCED BUDGET REQUIREMENT. At the end of fiscal 1993, approximately
$5.61 billion in principal amount of debt secured by the full faith and credit
of the State was outstanding. In addition, since July 1, 1993, the State issued
about $1.13 billion in principal amount of full faith and credit bonds.
The State Constitution and statutes mandate that the State budget, as a
whole, and each separate fund within the State budget, be kept in balance from
currently available revenues each fiscal year. If the Governor or Comptroller
believe a deficit will occur in any State fund, by statute, he must certify his
opinion to the Administrative Commission, which then is authorized to reduce all
State agency budgets and releases by a
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sufficient amount to prevent a deficit in any fund. Additionally, the State
Constitution prohibits issuance of State obligations to fund State operations.
LITIGATION. Currently under litigation are several issues relating to State
actions or State taxes that put at risk substantial amounts of General Revenue
Fund monies. Accordingly, there is no assurance that any of such matters,
individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse affect on the
State's financial position.
Florida law provides preferential tax treatment to insurers who maintain a
home office in the State. Certain insurers challenged the constitutionality of
this tax preference and sought a refund of taxes paid. Recently, the Florida
Supreme Court ruled in favor of the State. This case and others, along with
pending refund claims, total about $150 million.
The State imposes a $295 fee on the issuance of certificates of title for
motor vehicles previously titled outside the State. The State has been sued by
plaintiffs alleging that this fee violates the Commerce Clause of the U.S.
Constitution. The Circuit Court in which the case was filed has granted summary
judgment for the plaintiffs and has enjoined further collection of the impact
fee and has ordered refunds to all those who have paid the fee since the
collection of the fee went into effect. The State has appealed the lower Court's
decision and an automatic stay has been granted to the State allowing it to
continue to collect the fee. The potential refund exposure to the State if it
should lose the case may be in excess of $100 million.
The State maintains a bond rating of Aa and AA from Moody's Investors
Service and Standard & Poor's Corporation, respectively, on the majority of its
general obligation bonds, although the rating of a particular series of revenue
bonds relates primarily to the project, facility, or other revenue source from
which such series derives funds for repayment. While these ratings and some of
the information presented above indicate that the State is in satisfactory
economic health, there can be no assurance that there will not be a decline in
economic conditions or that particular Florida Bonds purchased by the fund will
not be adversely affected by any such changes.
The sources for the information presented above include official statements
and financial statements of the State of Florida. While the Sponsor has not
independently verified this information, it has no reason to believe that the
information is not correct in all material respects.
FLORIDA TAXABLE ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN TABLE
The following tables show the approximate taxable estimated current returns
for individuals that are equivalent to tax-exempt estimated current returns
under published 1995 marginal Federal tax rates. The tables incorporate
increased tax rates for higher-income taxpayers that were included in the
Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993. The tables illustrate what you would have to
earn on taxable investments to equal the tax-exempt estimated current return for
your income tax bracket. A taxpayer's marginal tax rate is affected by both his
taxable income and his adjusted gross income. Locate your adjusted gross and
your taxable income (which is your adjusted gross income reduced by any
deductions and exemptions), then locate your tax bracket based on joint or
single tax filing. Read across to the equivalent taxable estimated current
return you would need to match the tax-free income. A comparison of tax-free and
equivalent taxable estimated current returns with the returns on various taxable
investments is one element to consider in making an investment decision.
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COMBINED MARGINAL TAX RATES FOR JOINT TAXPAYERS WITH FOUR PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS
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FEDERAL
FEDERAL ADJUSTED COMBINED
TAXABLE GROSS STATE AND TAX-EXEMPT ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN
INCOME INCOME FEDERAL --------------------------------------------------------------
(1,000'S) (1,000'S) TAX RATE1 4.50% 4.75% 5.00% 5.25% 5.50% 5.75% 6.00% 6.25%
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 38.0 $ 0-111.8 15.0 % 5.29 5.59 5.88 6.18 6.47 6.76 7.06 7.35
38.0- 91.9 0-111.8 28.0 6.25 6.60 6.94 7.29 7.64 7.99 8.33 8.68
111.8-167.7 29.0 6.34 6.69 7.04 7.39 7.75 8.10 8.45 8.80
91.9-140.0 0-111.8 31.0 6.52 6.88 7.25 7.61 7.97 8.33 8.70 9.06
111.8-167.7 32.0 6.62 6.99 7.35 7.72 8.09 8.46 8.82 9.19
167.7-290.2 34.5 6.87 7.25 7.63 8.02 8.40 8.78 9.16 9.54
140.0-250.0 111.8-167.7 37.0 7.14 7.54 7.94 8.33 8.73 9.13 9.52 9.92
167.7-290.2 40.0 7.50 7.92 8.33 8.75 9.17 9.58 10.00 10.42
Over 290.2 37.0 2 7.14 7.54 7.94 8.33 8.73 9.13 9.52 9.92
Over 250.0 167.7-290.2 44.0 8.04 8.48 8.93 9.38 9.82 10.27 10.71 11.16
Over 290.2 41.0 3 7.63 8.05 8.47 8.90 9.32 9.75 10.17 10.59
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COMBINED MARGINAL TAX RATES FOR SINGLE TAXPAYERS WITH ONE PERSONAL EXEMPTION
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FEDERAL
FEDERAL ADJUSTED COMBINED
TAXABLE GROSS STATE AND TAX-EXEMPT ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN
INCOME INCOME FEDERAL --------------------------------------------------------------
(1,000'S) (1,000'S) TAX RATE1 4.50% 4.75% 5.00% 5.25% 5.50% 5.75% 6.00% 6.25%
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 22.8 $ 0-111.8 15.0 % 5.29 5.59 5.88 6.18 6.47 6.76 7.06 7.35
22.8- 55.1 0-111.8 28.0 6.25 6.60 6.94 7.29 7.64 7.99 8.33 8.68
55.1-115.0 0-111.8 31.0 6.52 6.88 7.25 7.61 7.97 8.33 8.70 9.06
111.8-234.3 32.5 6.67 7.04 7.41 7.78 8.15 8.52 8.89 9.26
115.0-250.0 111.8-234.3 38.0 7.26 7.66 8.06 8.47 8.87 9.27 9.68 10.08
Over 234.3 37.0 2 7.14 7.54 7.94 8.33 8.73 9.13 9.52 9.92
Over 250.0 Over 234.3 41.0 3 7.63 8.05 8.47 8.90 9.32 9.75 10.17 10.59
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1 The table reflects the effect of the limitations on itemized deductions and the deduction for personal exemptions. They
were designed to phase out certain benefits of these deductions for higher income taxpayers. These limitations, in effect, raise
the current maximum marginal Federal tax rate to approximately 44.0 percent for taxpayers filing a joint return and entitled to
four personal exemptions and to approximately 41.0 percent for taxpayers filing a single return entitled to only one personal
exemption. These limitations are subject to certain maximums, which depend on the number of exemptions claimed and the total
amount of the taxpayer's itemized deductions. For example, the limitation on itemized deductions will not cause a taxpayer to
lose more than 80% of his allowable itemized deductions, with certain exceptions.
2 Federal tax rate reverts to 36.0% after the 80% cap on the limitation on itemized deductions has been met.
3 Federal tax rate reverts to 39.6% after the 80% cap on the limitation on itemized deductions has been met.
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A comparison of tax-free and equivalent taxable estimated current returns
with the returns on various taxable investments is one element to consider in
making an investment decision. The Sponsor may from time to time in its
advertising and sales materials compare the then current estimated returns on
the Trust and returns over specified periods on other similar Nuveen Trusts with
returns on taxable investments such as corporate or U.S. Government bonds, bank
CD's and money market accounts or money market funds, each of which has
investment characteristics that may differ from those of the Trust. U.S.
Government bonds, for example, are backed by the full faith and credit of the
U.S. Government and bank CD's and money market accounts are insured by an agency
of the federal government. Money market accounts and money market funds provide
stability of principal, but pay interest at rates that vary with the condition
of the short-term debt market. The investment characteristics of the Trust are
described more fully elsewhere in this Prospectus.
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APPENDIX C
MASSACHUSETTS DISCLOSURE
Without intending to be complete, the following briefly summarizes the
current financial situation, as well as some of the complex factors affecting
the financial situation, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the
"COMMONWEALTH"). It is derived from sources that are generally available to
investors and is based in part on information obtained from various agencies in
Massachusetts. No independent verification has been made of the accuracy or
completeness of the following information.
There can be no assurance that current or future statewide or regional
economic difficulties, and the resulting impact on Commonwealth or local
governmental finances generally, will not adversely affect the market value of
Massachusetts Obligations in the Trust or the ability of particular obligors to
make timely payments of debt service on (or relating to) those obligations.
Since 1988, there has been a significant slowdown in the Commonwealth's
economy, as indicated by a rise in unemployment, a slowing of its per capita
income growth and declining state revenues. In fiscal 1991, the Commonwealth's
expenditures for state government programs exceeded current revenues, and
although fiscal 1992, 1993 and 1994 revenues exceeded expenditures, no assurance
can be given that lower than expected tax revenues will not resume and continue.
1995 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET. On July 10, 1994, the Governor signed the
Commonwealth's budget for fiscal 1995. The fiscal 1995 budget is based on
estimated budgeted revenues and other sources of approximately $16.364 billion,
which includes tax revenue estimates of approximately $11.234 billion. Tax
revenues for fiscal 1995 were originally estimated at $11.328 billion in May,
1994, however, due to the slowing of the rate of growth in certain tax revenue
categories in the months following the signing of the budget, particularly
income tax, the Secretary of the Administration on September 26, 1994, as
required by law, reduced the fiscal 1995 tax revenue estimate by $75 million.
The tax revenue estimate includes $19.3 million of tax cuts signed by the
Governor in the fiscal 1995 budget. Estimated fiscal 1995 tax revenues are
approximately $627 million higher than fiscal 1994 tax revenues of $10.607
billion.
As signed by the Governor, the budget authorizes approximately $16.482
billion in fiscal 1995 expenditures. The Governor exercised his authority to
veto and reduce individual line items and reduced total expenditures by
approximately $298.2 million and vetoed certain other law changes contained in
the fiscal 1995 budget. The $16.482 billion of fiscal 1995 expenditures includes
a reserve against certain contingencies currently in the amount of $102.7
million. On October 7, 1994, the Governor filed a supplemental appropriation
recommendation aggregating approximately $44.5 million, which expenditures are
included in the $102.7 million contingency reserve for fiscal 1995 expenditures.
The fiscal 1995 budget is based on numerous spending and revenue estimates
the achievement of which cannot be assured.
On November 8, 1994, the voters in the statewide general election approved
an initiative petition that would slightly increase the portion of the gasoline
tax revenue credited to the Highway Fund, one of the Commonwealth's three major
budgetary funds, prohibit the transfer of money from the Highway Fund to other
funds for non-highway purposes and not permit including the Highway Fund balance
in the computation "consolidated net surplus" for purposes of state finance
laws. The initiative petition also provides that no more than 15% of gasoline
tax revenues may be used for mass transportation purposes, such as expenditures
related to the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority. The Executive Office of
Administration and Finance is analyzing the effect, if any, this initiative
petition, which became law on December 8, 1994, may have on the fiscal 1995
budget and it currently does not expect it to have any materially adverse
impact. This is not a constitutional amendment and is subject to amendment or
repeal by the Legislature, which may also, notwithstanding the terms of the
petition, appropriate moneys from the Highway Fund in such amounts and for such
purposes as it determines, subject only to a constitutional restriction that
such moneys be used for highways or mass transit purposes.
1994 FISCAL YEAR. The Commonwealth is in the process of closing its fiscal
1994 financial records. Financial information for fiscal 1994 is unaudited and
provided by the office of the Comptroller based upon the Preliminary Financial
Report of the Commonwealth for fiscal 1994 issued by the Comptroller on
September 15, 1994. Audited financial information is expected to be published in
January, 1995.
Fiscal 1994 tax revenue collections were approximately $10.607 billion, $87
million below the Department of Revenue's fiscal year 1994 tax revenue estimate
of $10.694 billion and $677 million above fiscal 1993 tax revenues of $9.930
billion. Budgeted revenues and other sources, including non-tax revenues,
collected in fiscal 1994 were approximately $15.551 billion. Budgeted
expenditures and other uses of funds in fiscal 1994 were approximately $15.533
billion.
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As of June 30, 1994, the Commonwealth showed a year-end cash position of
approximately $757 million, as compared to a projected position of $599 million.
In June, 1993, the Legislature adopted and the Governor signed into law
comprehensive education reform legislation. This legislation required an
increase in expenditures for education purposes above fiscal 1993 base spending
of $1.288 billion of approximately $175 million in fiscal 1994. The Executive
Office for Administration and Finance expects the annual increases in
expenditures above the fiscal 1993 base spending of $1.288 billion to be
approximately $396 million in fiscal 1995, $632 million in fiscal 1996 and $875
million in fiscal 1997. Additional annual increases are also expected in later
fiscal years. The fiscal 1995 budget as signed by the Governor includes $396
million in appropriations to satisfy this legislation.
1993 FISCAL YEAR. The Commonwealth's budgeted expenditures and other uses
were approximately $14.696 billion in fiscal 1993, which is approximately $1.280
billion or 9.6% higher than fiscal 1992 expenditures and other uses. Final
fiscal 1993 budgeted expenditures were $23 million lower than the initial July
1992 estimates of fiscal 1993 budgeted expenditures. Budgeted revenues and other
sources for fiscal 1993 totalled approximately $14.710 billion, including tax
revenues of $9.930 billion. Total revenues and other sources increased by
approximately 6.9% from fiscal 1992 to fiscal 1993, while tax revenues increased
by 4.7% for the same period. Overall, fiscal 1993 ended with a surplus of
revenues and other sources over expenditures and other uses of $13.1 million and
aggregate ending fund balances in the budgeted operating funds of the
Commonwealth of approximately $562.5 million. After payment in full of the
distribution of local aid to the Commonwealth's cities and towns ("Local Aid")
and the retirement of short term debt, the Commonwealth showed a year end cash
position of approximately $622.2 million, as compared to a projected position of
$485.1 million.
1992 FISCAL YEAR. The Commonwealth's budgeted expenditures and other uses
were approximately $13.4 billion in fiscal 1992, which is $238.7 million or 1.7%
lower than fiscal 1991 budgeted expenditures. Final fiscal 1992 budgeted
expenditures were $300 million more than the initial July 1991 estimates of
budgetary expenditures, due in part to increases in certain human services
programs, including an increase of $268.7 million for the Medicaid program and
$50.0 million for mental retardation consent decree requirements. Budgeted
revenues and other sources for fiscal 1992 totalled approximately $13.7 billion
(including tax revenues of approximately $9.5 billion), reflecting an increase
of approximately 0.7% from fiscal 1991 to 1992 and an increase of 5.4% in tax
revenues for the same period. Overall, fiscal 1992 is estimated to have ended
with an excess of revenues and other sources over expenditures and other uses of
$312.3 million. After payment in full of Local Aid in the amount of $514.0
million due on June 30, 1992, retirement of the Commonwealth's outstanding
commercial paper (except for approximately $50 million of bond anticipation
notes) and certain other short term borrowings, as of June 30, 1992, the end of
fiscal 1992, the Commonwealth showed a year-end cash position of approximately
$731 million, as compared with the Commonwealth's cash balance of $182.3 million
at the end of fiscal 1991.
1991 FISCAL YEAR. Budgeted expenditures for fiscal 1991 were approximately
$13.659 billion, as against budgeted revenues and other sources of approximately
$13.634 billion. The Commonwealth suffered an operating loss of approximately
$21.2 million. Application of the adjusted fiscal 1990 fund balances of $258.3
million resulted in a fiscal 1991 budgetary surplus of $237.1 million. State law
requires that approximately $59.2 million of the fiscal year ending balances of
$237.1 million be placed in the Stabilization Fund, a reserve from which funds
can be appropriated (i) to make up any difference between actual state revenues
in any fiscal year in which actual revenues fall below the allowable amount,
(ii) to replace state and local losses by federal funds or (iii) for any event,
as determined by the legislature, which threatens the health, safety or welfare
of the people or the fiscal stability of the Commonwealth or any of its
political subdivisions.
Upon taking office in January 1991, the new Governor proposed a series of
legislative and administrative actions, including withholding of allotments
under Section 9C of Chapter 29 of the General Laws, intended to eliminate the
projected deficits. The new Governor's review of the Commonwealth's budget
indicated projected spending of approximately $14.1 billion with an estimated
$850 million in budget balancing measures that would be needed prior to the
close of fiscal 1991. At that time, estimated tax revenues were revised to
approximately $8.8 billion, $903 million less than was estimated at the time the
fiscal 1991 budget was adopted. The Legislature adopted a number of the
Governor's recommendations and the Governor took certain administrative actions
not requiring legislative approval, including the adoption of a state employee
furlough program. It is estimated by the Commonwealth that spending reductions
achieved through savings initiatives and withholding of allotments total
approximately $484.3 million in aggregate for fiscal 1991. However, these
savings and reductions may be impacted negatively by litigation pursued by third
parties concerning the Governor's actions under Section 9C of Chapter 29 of the
General Laws and with regard to the state employee furlough program.
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In addition, the new administration in May 1991 filed an amendment to its
Medicaid state plan that enables it to claim 50% federal reimbursement on
uncompensated care payments for certain hospitals in the Commonwealth. As a
result, in fiscal 1991, the Commonwealth obtained additional non-tax revenues in
the form of federal reimbursements equal to approximately $513 million on
account of uncompensated care payments. This reimbursement claim was based upon
recent amendments of federal law contained in the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation
Act of 1990 and, consequently, on relatively undeveloped federal laws,
regulations and guidelines. At the request of the federal Health Care Financing
Administration, the Office of Inspector General of the United States Department
of Health and Human Services has commenced an audit of the reimbursement. The
administration, which had reviewed the matter with the Health Care Financing
Administration prior to claiming the reimbursement, believes that the
Commonwealth will prevail in the audit. If the Commonwealth does not prevail,
the Commonwealth would have the right to contest an appeal, but could be
required to pay all or part of Medicaid reimbursements with interest and to have
such amount deducted from future reimbursement payments.
1990 AND 1989 FISCAL YEARS. In July 1989, the former Governor vetoed
certain provisions included in the budget legislation for fiscal 1990, including
approximately $273 million of the fiscal 1990 appropriations, including $100
million for Local Aid. One of the Governor's vetoes occasioned a default by the
Commonwealth on a September 1, 1989 payment of $2.5 million on a general
obligation contract with the Massachusetts Community Development Finance
Corporation to which its full faith and credit had been pledged, which payment
was made on September 17, 1990 after a supplemental appropriation was proposed
by the Governor and passed by the legislature. The legislature overrode the
Governor's veto of $100 million of Local Aid and the Governor then indicated
that he was withholding the allotment for such expenditure. The Supreme Judicial
Court invalidated the Governor's withholding of $210 million of appropriated
funds for certain Local Aid purposes in May 1990.
Budgeted expenditures for fiscal 1989 and 1990 totalled approximately $12.6
billion and $13.3 billion, respectively. Budgeted revenues for fiscal 1989 and
1990 totalled approximately $12.0 billion and $12.0 billion, respectively.
EMPLOYMENT. Reversing a trend of relatively low unemployment during the
early and mid 1980's, the Massachusetts unemployment rate beginning in 1990
increased significantly to where the Commonwealth's unemployment rate exceeded
the national unemployment rate. During 1990, the Massachusetts unemployment rate
increased from 4.5% in January to 6.1% in July to 6.7% in August. During 1991,
the Massachusetts unemployment rate averaged 9.0% while the average United
States unemployment rate was 6.7%. The Massachusetts unemployment rate during
1992 averaged 8.5% while the average United States unemployment rate was 7.4%.
Since 1993, the average monthly unemployment rate has declined steadily. The
Massachusetts unemployment rate in August 1994 was 5.9%, as compared with the
United States unemployment rate of 6.1% for the same period. Other factors which
may significantly and adversely affect the employment rate in the Commonwealth
include reductions in federal government spending on defense-related industries.
Due to this and other considerations, there can be no assurances that
unemployment in the Commonwealth will not increase in the future.
DEBT RATINGS. S&P currently rates the Commonwealth's uninsured general
obligation bonds at A+. At the same time, S&P currently rates state and agency
notes at SP1. From 1989 through 1992, the Commonwealth had experienced a steady
decline in its S&P rating, with its decline beginning in May 1989, when S&P
lowered its rating on the Commonwealth's general obligation bonds and other
Commonwealth obligations from AA+ to AA and continuing a series of further
reductions until March 1992, when the rating was affirmed at BBB.
Moody's currently rates the Commonwealth's uninsured general obligation
bonds at A1. From 1989 through 1992, the Commonwealth had experienced a steady
decline in its rating by Moody's since May 1989. In May 1989, Moody's lowered
its rating on the Commonwealth's notes from MIG-1 to MIG-2, and its rating on
the Commonwealth's commercial paper from P-1 to P-2. On June 21, 1989 Moody's
reduced the Commonwealth's general obligation rating from Aa to A. On November
15, 1989, Moody's reduced the rating on the Commonwealth's general obligations
from A to Baa1, and on March 9, 1990, Moody's reduced the rating of the
Commonwealth's general obligation bonds from Baa1 to Baa. There can be no
assurance that these ratings will continue.
In recent years, the Commonwealth and certain of its public bodies and
municipalities have faced serious financial difficulties which have affected the
credit standing and borrowing abilities of Massachusetts and its respective
entities and may have contributed to higher interest rates on debt obligations.
The continuation of, or an increase in, such financial difficulties could result
in declines in the market values of, or default on, existing obligations
including Massachusetts Obligations in the Trust. Should there be during the
term of the Trust a financial crisis relating to Massachusetts, its public
bodies or municipalities, the market value and marketability of all outstanding
bonds issued by the Commonwealth and its public authorities or municipalities
including the Massachusetts Obligations in the Trust and interest income to the
Trust could be adversely affected.
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TOTAL BOND AND NOTE LIABILITIES. The total general obligation bond
indebtedness of the Commonwealth (including Fiscal Recovery Bonds) as of October
1, 1994 was approximately $9.1 billion. There were also outstanding
approximately $289 million in general obligation notes and other short term
general obligation debt. The total bond and note liabilities of the Commonwealth
as of October 1, 1994, including guaranteed bond and contingent liabilities, was
approximately $12.8 billion.
DEBT SERVICE. During the 1980s, capital expenditures were increased
substantially, which has had a short term impact on the cash needs of the
Commonwealth and also accounts for a significant rise in debt service during
that period. Payments for debt service on Commonwealth general obligation bonds
and notes have risen at an average annual rate of 22.2% from $770.9 million in
fiscal 1990 to an estimated $942.3 million in fiscal 1991. Debt service payments
in fiscal 1992 were $898.3 million. Debt service payments for fiscal 1992
reflect a $261 million one-time reduction achieved as a result of the issuance
of the refunding bonds in September and October 1991. Debt service expenditures
were approximately $1.140 billion and $1.155 billion for fiscal 1993 and 1994,
respectively, and are projected to be approximately $1.249 billion for fiscal
1995. The fiscal 1993 and fiscal 1994 debt service expenditures reflect savings
of $62.9 million and $57.3 million, respectively, achieved through the issuance
of refunding bonds in October 1992, and March, May and August 1993. The amounts
represented do not include debt service on notes issued to finance the fiscal
1989 deficit and certain Medicaid related liabilities, certain debt service
contract assistance to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority ($181.9
million projected in fiscal 1995), the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority
($24.6 million projected in fiscal 1995), the Massachusetts Government Land Bank
($6.0 million projected in fiscal 1995) and the Massachusetts Water Pollution
Abatement Trust ($13.9 million projected in fiscal 1995), as well as grants to
municipalities under the school building assistance program to defray a portion
of the debt service costs on local school bonds ($179.2 million projected in
fiscal 1995).
In January 1990, legislation was passed to impose a limit on debt service
beginning in fiscal 1991, providing that no more than 10% of the total
appropriations in any fiscal year may be expended for payment of interest and
principal on general obligation debt (excluding the Fiscal Recovery Bonds). The
percentage of total appropriations expended from the budgeted operating funds
for debt service (excluding debt service on Fiscal Recovery Bonds) for fiscal
1994 is 5.7% (on a preliminary unaudited basis) which is projected to increase
to 5.9% in fiscal 1995.
CERTAIN LIABILITIES. Among the material future liabilities of the
Commonwealth are significant unfunded general liabilities of its retirement
systems and a program to fund such liabilities; a program whereby, starting in
1978, the Commonwealth began assuming full financial responsibility for all
costs of the administration of justice within the Commonwealth; continuing
demands to raise aggregate aid to cities, towns, schools and other districts and
transit authorities above current levels; and Medicaid expenditures which have
increased each year since the program was initiated. The Commonwealth has signed
consent decrees to continue improving mental health care and programs for the
mentally retarded in order to meet federal standards, including those governing
receipt of federal reimbursements under various programs, and the parties in
those cases have worked cooperatively to resolve the disputed issues.
As a result of comprehensive legislation approved in January, 1988, the
Commonwealth is required, beginning in fiscal 1989 to fund future pension
liabilities currently and to amortize the Commonwealth's unfunded liabilities
over 40 years. The estimated pension costs (inclusive of current benefits and
pension reserves) for fiscal year 1993 are $873.8 million, representing an
increase of 16.2% over fiscal 1992 expenditures.
LITIGATION. The Commonwealth is engaged in various lawsuits involving
environmental and related laws, including an action brought on behalf of the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency alleging violations of the Clean Water Act
and seeking to enforce the clean-up of Boston Harbor. The MWRA, successor in
liability to the Metropolitan District Commission, has assumed primary
responsibility for developing and implementing a court-approved plan for the
construction of the treatment facilities necessary to achieve compliance with
federal requirements. Under the Clean Water Act, the Commonwealth may be liable
for costs of compliance in these or any other Clean Water cases if the MWRA or a
municipality is prevented from raising revenues necessary to comply with a
judgment. The MWRA currently projects that the total cost of construction of the
treatment facilities required under the court's order is approximately $3.5
billion in current dollars, with approximately $1.78 billion to be spent on or
after January 1, 1994.
The Department of Public Welfare has been sued for the alleged unlawful
denial of personal care attendant services to certain disabled Medicaid
recipients. The Superior Court has denied the plaintiff's motion for preliminary
injunction and has also denied the plaintiff's motion for class certification.
If the plaintiffs were to prevail on their claims and the Commonwealth were
required to provide all of the services sought by the plaintiffs to all
similarly situation persons, it would substantially increase in the annual cost
to the Commonwealth that these
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services might eventually be required. The Department of Public Welfare
currently estimates this increase to be as much as $200 million per year.
There are also actions pending in which recipients of human services
benefits, such as welfare recipients, the mentally retarded, the elderly, the
handicapped, children, residents of state hospitals and inmates of corrections
institutions, seek expanded levels of services and benefits and in which
providers of services to such recipients challenge the rates at which they are
reimbursed by the Commonwealth. To the extent that such actions result in
judgments requiring the Commonwealth to provide expanded services or benefits or
pay increased rates, additional operating and capital expenditures might be
needed to implement such judgments.
The Massachusetts Hospital Association has brought an action challenging an
element of the Medicaid rate setting methodologies for hospitals. On October 12,
1993, the case was settled with the hospital association and most acute
hospitals, thereby reducing the Commonwealth's potential liability in the
pending case or in related appeals to approximately $10 million.
In addition there are several tax matters in litigation which could result
in significant refunds to taxpayers if decisions unfavorable to the Commonwealth
are rendered. In BAYBANK, ET AL. V. COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE, the banks challenge
the inclusion of income from tax exempt obligations in the measure of the bank
excise tax. The Appellate Tax Board issued findings of fact and a report in
favor of the Commissioner of Revenue on September 30, 1993. The case is pending
before the Supreme Judicial Court and is expected to be heard in March 1995.
Taking into account all banks and all years at issue (1974 through 1986), there
are 142 appeals consolidated in this case. The amount at issue is estimated to
be approximately $1.2 billion, which amount includes interest of approximately
$900 million and amounts involved in other related applications for abatement
pending with the Commissioner of Revenue or with the Appellate Tax Board. The
amount of taxes and interest at issue in other cases is approximately $150
million.
In NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES V. COMMONWEALTH, the
Superior Court declared that a line item in the Commonwealth's general
appropriations act for fiscal 1994 that increased the state employees'
percentage share of their group health insurance premiums from 10% to 15%
violated the terms of several collective bargaining agreements, and therefore
was invalid under the United States Constitution as regards employees covered by
the agreements. The Commonwealth appealed the Superior Court's decision and the
Supreme Judicial Court has granted direct appellate review. Several other unions
have filed a companion suit asserting that the premium increase similarly
violated other collective bargaining agreements. The latter suit is in its
initial stages. If the Superior Court decision in favor of the state employees
is upheld, the Commonwealth's aggregate liability is estimated to be
approximately $32 million.
A variety of other civil suits pending against the Commonwealth may also
affect its future liabilities. These include challenges to the Commonwealth's
allocation of school aid under Section 9C of Chapter 29 of the General Laws and
to adopt a state employee furlough program. No prediction is possible as to the
ultimate outcome of these proceedings.
Many factors, in addition to those cited above, do or may have a bearing
upon the financial condition of the Commonwealth, including social and economic
conditions, many of which are not within the control of the Commonwealth.
EXPENDITURE AND TAX LIMITATION MEASURES. Limits have been established on
state tax revenues by legislation approved by the Governor on October 25, 1986
and by an initiative petition approved by the voters on November 4, 1986. The
Executive Office for Administration and Finance currently estimates that state
tax revenues will not reach the limit imposed by either the initiative petition
or the legislative enactment in fiscal 1992.
Proposition 2 1/2, passed by the voters in 1980, led to large reductions in
property taxes, the major source of income for cities and towns, and large
increases in state aid to offset such revenue losses. According to the Executive
Office for Administration and Finance, all of the 351 cities and towns have now
achieved a property tax level of no more than 2.5% of full property values.
Under the terms of Proposition 2 1/2, the property tax levy can now be increased
annually for all cities and towns, almost all by 2.5% of the prior fiscal year's
tax levy plus 2.5% of the value of new properties and of significant
improvements to property. Legislation has also been enacted providing for
certain local option taxes. A voter initiative petition approved at the
statewide general election in November, 1990 further regulates the distribution
of Local Aid of no less than 40% of collections from individual income taxes,
sales and use taxes, corporate excise taxes, and the balance of the state
lottery fund. If implemented in accordance with its terms (including
appropriation of the necessary funds), the petition as approved would shift
several hundred million dollars to direct Local Aid.
OTHER TAX MEASURES. To provide revenue to pay debt service on both the
deficit and Medicaid-related borrowings and to fund certain direct Medicaid
expenditures, legislation was enacted imposing an additional tax
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on certain types of personal income for 1989 and 1990 taxable years at rates of
0.375% and 0.75% respectively, effectively raising the tax rate of 1989 from 5%
to 5.375% and for 1990 to 5.75%. Recent legislation has effectively further
increased tax rates to 5.95% for tax year 1990 to 6.25% for tax year 1991 and
returning to 5.95% for tax year 1992 and subsequent tax years. The tax is
applicable to all personal income except income derived from dividends, capital
gains, unemployment compensation, alimony, rent, interest, pensions, annuities
and IRA/Keogh distributions. The income tax rate on other interest (excluding
interest on obligations of the United States and of the Commonwealth and its
subdivisions), dividends and net capital gains (after a 50% reduction) was
increased from 10% to 12% for tax year 1990 and subsequent years, by recently
enacted legislation.
ESTATE TAX REVISIONS. The fiscal 1993 budget included legislation which
gradually phases out the current Massachusetts estate tax and replaces it with a
"sponge tax" in 1997. The "sponge tax" is based on the maximum amount of the
credit for state taxes allowed for federal estate tax purposes. The estate tax
is phased out by means of annual increases in the basic exemption from the
current $200,000 level. The exemption is increased to $300,000 for 1993,
$400,000 for 1994, $500,000 for 1995 and $600,000 for 1996. In addition, the
legislation includes a full marital deduction starting July 1, 1994. Currently
the marital deduction is limited to 50% of the Massachusetts adjusted gross
estate. The static fiscal impact of the phase out of the estate tax was
estimated to be approximately $24.8 million in fiscal 1994 and is estimated to
be approximately $72.5 million in fiscal 1995.
OTHER ISSUERS OF MASSACHUSETTS OBLIGATIONS. There are a number of state
agencies, instrumentatlities and political subdivisions of the Commonwealth that
issue Municipal Obligations, some of which may be conduit revenue obligations
payable from payments from private borrowers. These entities are subject to
various economic risks and uncertainties, and the credit quality of the
securities issued by them may vary considerably from the credit quality of
obligations backed by the full faith and credit of the Commonwealth. The brief
summary above does not address, nor does it attempt to address, any difficulties
and the financial situations of those other issuers of Massachusetts
Obligations.
MASSACHUSETTS TAXABLE ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN TABLE
The following tables show the approximate taxable estimated current returns
for individuals that are equivalent to tax-exempt estimated current returns
under combined Federal and state taxes, using published 1995 marginal Federal
tax rates and marginal state tax rates currently available and scheduled to be
in effect. The tables incorporate increased tax rates for higher-income
taxpayers that were included in the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993. For
cases in which more than one state bracket falls within a Federal bracket, the
highest state bracket is combined with the Federal bracket. The combined state
and Federal tax brackets shown reflect the fact that state tax payments are
currently deductible for Federal tax purposes. The tables illustrate what you
would have to earn on taxable investments to equal the tax-exempt estimated
current return for your income tax bracket. A taxpayer's marginal tax rate is
affected by both his taxable income and his adjusted gross income. Locate your
adjusted gross and your taxable income (which is your adjusted gross income
reduced by any deductions and exemptions), then locate your tax bracket based on
joint or single tax filing. Read across to the equivalent taxable estimated
current return you would need to match the tax-free income. A comparison of
tax-free and equivalent taxable estimated current returns with the returns on
various taxable investments is one element to consider in making an investment
decision.
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COMBINED MARGINAL TAX RATES FOR JOINT TAXPAYERS WITH FOUR PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS
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FEDERAL
FEDERAL ADJUSTED COMBINED
TAXABLE GROSS STATE AND TAX-EXEMPT ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN
INCOME INCOME FEDERAL --------------------------------------------------------------
(1,000'S) (1,000'S) TAX RATE1 5.00% 5.25% 5.50% 5.75% 6.00% 6.25% 6.50% 6.75%
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$ 0- 38.0 $ 0-111.8 25.0 % 6.67 7.00 7.33 7.67 8.00 8.33 8.67 9.00
38.0- 91.9 0-111.8 36.5 7.87 8.27 8.66 9.06 9.45 9.84 10.24 10.63
111.8-167.7 37.5 8.00 8.40 8.80 9.20 9.60 10.00 10.40 10.80
91.9-140.0 0-111.8 39.5 8.26 8.68 9.09 9.50 9.92 10.33 10.74 11.16
111.8-167.7 40.0 8.33 8.75 9.17 9.58 10.00 10.42 10.83 11.25
167.7-290.2 42.0 8.70 9.13 9.57 10.00 10.43 10.87 11.30 11.74
140.0-250.0 111.8-167.7 44.5 9.01 9.46 9.91 10.36 10.81 11.26 11.71 12.16
167.7-290.2 47.0 9.43 9.91 10.38 10.85 11.32 11.79 12.26 12.74
Over 290.2 44.5 2 9.01 9.46 9.91 10.36 10.81 11.26 11.71 12.16
Over 250.0 167.7-290.2 50.5 10.10 10.61 11.11 11.62 12.12 12.63 13.13 13.64
Over 290.2 48.0 3 9.62 10.10 10.58 11.06 11.54 12.02 12.50 12.98
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COMBINED MARGINAL TAX RATES FOR SINGLE TAXPAYERS WITH ONE PERSONAL EXEMPTION
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FEDERAL
FEDERAL ADJUSTED COMBINED
TAXABLE GROSS STATE AND TAX-EXEMPT ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN
INCOME INCOME FEDERAL --------------------------------------------------------------
(1,000'S) (1,000'S) TAX RATE1 5.00% 5.25% 5.50% 5.75% 6.00% 6.25% 6.50% 6.75%
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$ 0- 22.8 $ 0-111.8 25.0 % 6.67 7.00 7.33 7.67 8.00 8.33 8.67 9.00
22.8- 55.1 0-111.8 36.5 7.87 8.27 8.66 9.06 9.45 9.84 10.24 10.63
55.1-115.0 0-111.8 39.5 8.26 8.68 9.09 9.50 9.92 10.33 10.74 11.16
111.8-234.3 40.5 8.40 8.82 9.24 9.66 10.08 10.50 10.92 11.34
115.0-250.0 111.8-234.3 45.5 9.17 9.63 10.09 10.55 11.01 11.47 11.93 12.39
Over 234.3 44.5 2 9.01 9.46 9.91 10.36 10.81 11.26 11.71 12.16
Over 250.0 Over 234.3 48.0 3 9.62 10.10 10.58 11.06 11.54 12.02 12.50 12.98
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1 The table reflects the effect of the limitations on itemized deductions and the deduction for personal exemptions. They
were designed to phase out certain benefits of these deductions for higher income taxpayers. These limitations, in effect, raise
the current maximum marginal Federal tax rate to approximately 44.0 percent for taxpayers filing a joint return and entitled to
four personal exemptions and to approximately 41.0 percent for taxpayers filing a single return entitled to only one personal
exemption. These limitations are subject to certain maximums, which depend on the number of exemptions claimed and the total
amount of the taxpayer's itemized deductions. For example, the limitation on itemized deductions will not cause a taxpayer to
lose more than 80% of his allowable itemized deductions, with certain exceptions.
2 Federal tax rate reverts to 36.0% after the 80% cap on the limitation on itemized deductions has been met.
3 Federal tax rate reverts to 39.6% after the 80% cap on the limitation on itemized deductions has been met.
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APPENDIX D
PENNSYLVANIA DISCLOSOURE
RISK FACTORS--Prospective investors should consider the financial
difficulties and pressures which the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and certain of
its municipal subdivisions have undergone. Both the Commonwealth and the City of
Philadelphia have historically experienced significant revenue shortfalls. There
can be no assurance that the Commonwealth will not experience further declines
in economic conditions or that portions of the municipal obligations purchased
by the Fund will not be affected by such declines. Without intending to be
complete, the following briefly summarizes some of these difficulties and the
current financial situation, as well as some of the complex factors affecting
the financial situation in the Commonwealth. It is derived from sources that are
generally available to investors and is based in part on information obtained
from various agencies in the Commonwealth. No independent verification has been
made of the following information.
STATE ECONOMY--Pennsylvania has been historically identified as a heavy
industry state although that reputation has changed recently as the industrial
composition of the Commonwealth diversified when the coal, steel and railroad
industries began to decline. The major new sources of growth in the Commonwealth
are in the service sector, including trade, medical and the health services,
education and financial institutions. The Commonwealth's agricultural industries
are also an important component of its economic structure, accounting for more
than $3.6 billion in crop and livestock products annually while agribusiness and
food related industries support $39 billion in economic activity annually.
Employment within the Commonwealth increased steadily from 1984 to 1990.
From 1991 to 1994, employment in the Commonwealth declined 1.2 percent. The
growth in employment experienced in the Commonwealth during such period is
comparable to the growth in employment in the Middle Atlantic region of the
United States. Non-manufacturing employment in the Commonwealth has increased
steadily since 1980 to its 1993 level of 81.6 percent of total Commonwealth
employment. Manufacturing, which contributed 18.4 percent of 1993 non-
agricultural employment, has fallen behind both the services sector and the
trade sector as the largest single source of employment within the Commonwealth.
In 1993, the services sector accounted for 29.9 percent of all non-agricultural
employment in the Commonwealth while the trade sector accounted for 22.4
percent.
The Commonwealth recently experienced a slowdown in its economy. Moreover,
economic strengths and weaknesses vary in different parts of the Commonwealth.
In general, heavy industry and manufacturing have been facing increasing
competition from foreign producers. During 1993, the annual average unemployment
rate in the Commonwealth was 7.0 percent compared to 6.8 percent for the United
States. For February 1995 the unadjusted unemployment rate was 6.4 percent in
the Commonwealth and 5.9 percent in the United States, while the seasonally
adjusted unemployment rate for the Commonwealth was 5.6 percent and for the
United States was 5.4 percent.
STATE BUDGET--The Commonwealth operates under an annual budget that is
formulated and submitted for legislative approval by the Governor each February.
The Pennsylvania Constitution requires that the Governor's budget proposal
consist of three parts: (i) a balanced operating budget setting forth proposed
expenditures and estimated revenues from all sources and, if estimated revenues
and available surplus are less than proposed expenditures, recommending specific
additional sources of revenue sufficient to pay the deficiency; (ii) a capital
budget setting forth proposed expenditures to be financed from the proceeds of
obligations of the Commonwealth or its agencies or from operating funds; and
(iii) a financial plan for not less than the succeeding five fiscal years, that
includes for each year projected operating expenditures and estimated revenues
and projected expenditures for capital projects. The General Assembly may add,
change or delete any items in the budget prepared by the Governor, but the
Governor retains veto power over the individual appropriations passed by the
legislature. The Commonwealth's fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June
30.
All funds received by the Commonwealth are subject to appropriation in
specific amounts by the General Assembly or by executive authorization by the
Governor. Total appropriations enacted by the General Assembly may not exceed
the ensuing year's estimated revenues, plus (less) the unappropriated fund
balance (deficit) of the preceding year, except for constitutionally authorized
debt service payments. Appropriations from the principal operating funds of the
Commonwealth (the General Fund, the Motor License Fund and the State Lottery
Fund) are generally made for one fiscal year and are returned to the
unappropriated surplus of the fund if not spent or encumbered by the end of the
fiscal year. The Constitution specifies that a surplus of operating funds at the
end of a fiscal year must be appropriated for the ensuing year.
Pennsylvania uses the "fund" method of accounting for receipts and
disbursements. For purposes of government accounting, a "fund" is an independent
fiscal and accounting entity with a self-balancing set of accounts, recording
cash and/or other resources together with all related liabilities and equities
that are segregated for the purpose of carrying on specific activities or
attaining certain objectives in accordance with the fund's special
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regulations, restrictions or limitations. In the Commonwealth, over 150 funds
have been established by legislative enactment or in certain cases by
administrative action for the purpose of recording the receipts and disbursement
of moneys received by the Commonwealth. Annual budgets are adopted each fiscal
year for the principal operating funds of the Commonwealth and several other
special revenue funds. Expenditures and encumbrances against these funds may
only be made pursuant to appropriation measures enacted by the General Assembly
and approved by the Governor. The General Fund, the Commonwealth's largest fund,
receives all tax revenues, non-tax revenues and federal grants and entitlements
that are not specified by law to be deposited elsewhere. The majority of the
Commonwealth's operating and administrative expenses are payable from the
General Fund. Debt service on all bond indebtedness of the Commonwealth, except
that issued for highway purposes or for the benefit of other special revenue
funds, is payable from the General Fund.
Financial information for the principal operating funds of the Commonwealth
are maintained on a budgetary basis of accounting, which is used for the purpose
of ensuring compliance with the enacted operating budget. The Commonwealth also
prepares annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles ("GAAP"). Budgetary basis financial reports are based on a
modified cash basis of accounting as opposed to a modified accrual basis of
accounting prescribed by GAAP. Financial information is adjusted at fiscal
year-end to reflect appropriate accruals for financial reporting in conformity
with GAAP.
RECENT FINANCIAL RESULTS--From fiscal 1984, when the Commonwealth first
prepared its financial statements on a GAAP basis, through fiscal 1989, the
Commonwealth reported a positive unreserved-undesignated fund balance for its
governmental fund types at each fiscal year end. Slowing economic growth during
1990, leading to a national economic recession beginning in fiscal 1991, reduced
revenue growth and increased expenditures and contributed to negative
unreserved-undesignated fund balances at the end of the 1990 and 1991 fiscal
years. The negative unreserved-undesignated fund balance was due largely to
operating deficits in the General Fund and the State Lottery Fund during those
fiscal years. Actions taken during fiscal 1992 to bring the General Fund back
into balance, including tax increases and expenditure restraints, resulted in a
$1.1 billion reduction to the unreserved-undesignated fund deficit for combined
governmental fund types at June 30, 1993, as a result of a $420.4 million
increase in the balance. These gains were produced by continued efforts to
control expenditure growth. The Combined Balance Sheet as of June 30, 1993,
showed total fund balance and other credits for the total governmental fund
types of $1,959.9 million, a $732.1 million increase from the balance at June
30, 1992. During fiscal 1993, total assets increased by $1,296.7 million to
$7,096.4 million, while liabilities increased $564.6 million to $5,136.5
million.
FISCAL 1991 FINANCIAL RESULTS--The Commonwealth experienced a $453.6 million
general fund deficit as of the end of its 1991 fiscal year. The deficit
reflected higher than budgeted expenditures, below-estimate economic activity
and growth rates of economic indicators and total tax revenue shortfalls below
those assumed in the enacted budget.
Rising demands on state programs caused by the economic recession,
particularly for medical assistance and cash assistance programs, and the
increased costs of special education programs and correction facilities and
programs, contributed to increased expenditures in fiscal 1991, while tax
revenues for the 1991 fiscal year were severely affected by the economic
recession. Total corporation tax receipts and sales and use tax receipts during
fiscal 1991 were, respectively, 7.3 percent and 0.9 percent below amounts
collected during fiscal 1990. Personal income tax receipts also were affected by
the recession but not to the extent of the other major General Fund taxes,
increasing only 2.0 percent over fiscal 1990 collections.
A number of actions were taken throughout the fiscal year by the
Commonwealth to mitigate the effects of the recession on budget revenues and
expenditures. The Commonwealth initiated a number of cost-saving measures,
including the firing of 2,000 state employees, deferral of paychecks and
reduction of funds to state universities, which resulted in approximately $871
million cost savings.
FISCAL 1992 FINANCIAL RESULTS--Actions taken during fiscal 1992 to bring the
General Fund budget back into balance, including tax increases and expenditure
restraints resulted in a $1.1 billion reduction for the unreserved-undesignated
fund deficit for combined governmental fund types and a return to a positive
fund balance. Total General Fund revenues for fiscal 1992 were $14,516.8
million, which is approximately 22 percent higher than fiscal 1991 revenues of
$11,877.3 million due in large part to tax increases. The increased revenues
funded substantial increases in education, social services and corrections
programs. As a result of the tax increases and certain appropriation lapses,
fiscal 1992 ended with an $8.8 million surplus after having started the year
with an unappropriated General Fund balance deficit of $453.6 million.
FISCAL 1993 FINANCIAL RESULTS--Fiscal 1993 closed with revenues higher than
anticipated and expenditures approximately as projected, resulting in an ending
unappropriated balance surplus of $242.3 million. A deduction
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in the personal income tax rate in July 1992 and the one-time receipt of
revenues from retroactive corporate tax increases in fiscal 1992 were
responsible, in part, for the low growth in fiscal 1993.
FISCAL 1994 FINANCIAL RESULTS--Commonwealth revenues during the 1994 fiscal
year totaled $15,210.7 million, $38.6 million above the fiscal year estimate,
and 3.9 percent over commonwealth revenues during the 1993 fiscal year. The
sales tax was an important contributor to the higher than estimated revenues.
The strength of collections from the sales tax offset the lower than budgeted
performance of the personal income tax that ended the 1994 fiscal year $74.4
million below estimate. The shortfall in the personal income tax was largely due
to shortfalls in income not subject to withholding such as interest, dividends
and other income. Expenditures, excluding pooled financing expenditures and net
of all fiscal 1994 appropriation lapses, totaled $14,934.4 million representing
a 7.2 percent increase over fiscal 1993 expenditures. Medical assistance and
prisons spending contributed to the rate of spending growth for the 1994 fiscal
year. The Commonwealth maintained an operating balance on a budgetary basis for
fiscal 1994 producing a fiscal year ending unappropriated surplus of $335.8
million.
FISCAL 1995 BUDGET--On June 16, 1994, the Governor signed a $15.7 billion
general fund budget, an increase of over 3.9% from the Fiscal 1994 budget. A
substantial amount of the increase is targeted for medical assistance
expenditures, reform of the state-funded public assistance program and education
subsidies to local school districts. The budget also includes tax reductions
totaling an estimated $166.4 million benefiting principally low income families
and corporations. The fiscal 1995 budget projects a $4 million fiscal year-end
unappropriated surplus.
FISCAL 1996 BUDGET--For the fiscal year ending June 30, 1996, the Governor
proposed a $16.1 billion general fund budget, an increase of approximately 2.7
percent from the fiscal 1995 budget. Areas targeted for the largest budgetary
increases are medical assistance and basic education. In addition, the Governor
proposed accelerating corporate net income tax rate reductions, eliminating the
inheritance tax paid by a surviving spouse on jointly owned property, and making
other business tax reductions.
DEBT LIMITS AND OUTSTANDING DEBT--The Pennsylvania Constitution permits the
issuance of the following types of debt: (i) debt to suppress insurrection or
rehabilitate areas affected by disaster; (ii) electorate approved debt; (iii)
debt for capital projects subject to an aggregate outstanding debt limit of 1.75
times the annual average tax revenues of the preceding five fiscal years; and
(iv) tax anticipation notes payable in the fiscal year of issuance.
Under the Pennsylvania Fiscal Code, the Auditor General is required annually
to certify to the Governor and the General Assembly certain information
regarding the Commonwealth's indebtedness. According to the August 31, 1994
Auditor General certificate, the average annual tax revenues deposited in all
funds in the five fiscal years ended June 30, 1994 was approximately $16.5
billion, and therefore, the net debt limitation for the 1995 fiscal year is
$28.8 billion. Outstanding net debt totaled $4.0 billion at June 30, 1994,
approximately equal to the net debt at June 30, 1993. At August 31, 1994, the
amount of debt authorized by law to be issued, but not yet incurred was $15.0
billion.
DEBT RATINGS--All outstanding general obligation bonds of the Commonwealth
are rated AA- by S&P and A1 by Moody's.
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA--The City of Philadelphia (the "City" or
"Philadelphia") is the largest city in the Commonwealth. Philadelphia
experienced a series of general fund deficits for fiscal years 1988 through 1992
which have culminated in the City's present serious financial difficulties. In
its 1992 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Philadelphia reported a
cumulative general fund deficit of $71.4 million for fiscal year 1992.
In June 1991, the Pennsylvania legislature established the Pennsylvania
Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority ("PICA"), a five-member board which
oversees the fiscal affairs of the City of Philadelphia. The legislation
empowers PICA to issue notes and bonds on behalf of Philadelphia, and also
authorizes Philadelphia to levy a one-percent sales tax the proceeds of which
would be used to pay off the bonds. In return for PICA's fiscal assistance,
Philadelphia is required, among other things, to establish a five-year financial
plans that include balanced annual budgets. Under the legislation, if
Philadelphia does not comply with such requirements, PICA may withhold bond
revenues and certain state funding.
At this time, the City is operating under a five-year fiscal plan approved
by PICA on April 6, 1992. Full implementation of the five-year plan was delayed
due to labor negotiations that were not completed until October 1992, three
months after the expiration of the old labor contracts. The terms of the new
labor contracts are estimated to cost approximately $144.4 million more than
what was budgeted in the original five-year plan. An amended five-year plan was
approved by PICA in May 1993. The Mayor's latest update of the five-year
financial plan was approved by PICA on May 2, 1994.
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As of November 17, 1994, PICA has issued $1,296.7 million of its Special Tax
Revenue Bonds. In accordance with the enabling legislation, PICA was guaranteed
a percentage of the wage tax revenue expected to be collected from Philadelphia
residents to permit repayment of the bonds.
In January 1993, Philadelphia anticipated a cumulative general fund budget
deficit of $57 million for the 1993 fiscal year. In response to the anticipated
deficit, the Mayor unveiled a financial plan eliminating the budget deficit for
the 1993 budget year through significant service cuts that included a plan to
privatize certain city provided services. Due to an upsurge in tax receipts,
cost-cutting and additional PICA borrowings, Philadelphia completed the 1993
fiscal year with a balanced general fund budget. The audit findings for fiscal
1993 show a cumulative general fund surplus of approximately $3 million for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1993.
In January 1994, the Mayor proposed a $2.3 billion city general fund budget
that included no tax increases, no significant service cuts and a series of
modest health and welfare program increases. At that time, the Mayor also
unveiled a $2.2 billion program (the "Philadelphia Economic Stimulus Program")
designed to stimulate Philadelphia's economy and stop the loss of 1,000 jobs a
month. In its 1994 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Philadelphia reported
a cumulative general fund surplus of approximately $15.4 million for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1994.
The Standard & Poor's Corporation rating on Philadelphia general obligation
bonds is "BB." The Moody's Investors Service rating is currently "Ba."
LITIGATION--The Commonwealth is a party to numerous lawsuits in which an
adverse final decision could materially affect the Commonwealth's governmental
operations and consequently its ability to pay debt service on its obligations.
The Commonwealth also faces tort claims made possible by the limited waiver of
sovereign immunity effected by Act 152, approved September 28, 1978.
PENNSYLVANIA TAXABLE ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN TABLE
The following tables show the approximate taxable estimated current returns
for individuals that are equivalent to tax-exempt estimated current returns
under combined Federal and state taxes, using published 1995 marginal Federal
tax rates and marginal state tax rates currently available and scheduled to be
in effect. The tables incorporate increased tax rates for higher-income
taxpayers that were included in the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993. For
cases in which more than one state bracket falls within a Federal bracket, the
highest state bracket is combined with the Federal bracket. The combined state
and Federal tax brackets shown reflect the fact that state tax payments are
currently deductible for Federal tax purposes. The tables illustrate what you
would have to earn on taxable investments to equal the tax-exempt estimated
current return for your income tax bracket. A taxpayer's marginal tax rate is
affected by both his taxable income and his adjusted gross income. Locate your
adjusted gross and your taxable income (which is your adjusted gross income
reduced by any deductions and exemptions), then locate your tax bracket based on
joint or single tax filing. Read across to the equivalent taxable estimated
current return you would need to match the tax-free income. A comparison of
tax-free and equivalent taxable estimated current returns with the returns on
various taxable investments is one element to consider in making an investment
decision.
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COMBINED MARGINAL TAX RATES FOR JOINT TAXPAYERS WITH FOUR PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEDERAL
FEDERAL ADJUSTED COMBINED
TAXABLE GROSS STATE* AND TAX-EXEMPT ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN
INCOME INCOME FEDERAL --------------------------------------------------------------
(1,000'S) (1,000'S) TAX RATE1 5.00% 5.25% 5.50% 5.75% 6.00% 6.25% 6.50% 6.75%
------------- ------------- ----------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 38.0 $ 0-111.8 17.5 % 6.06 6.36 6.67 6.97 7.27 7.58 7.88 8.18
38.0- 91.9 0-111.8 30.0 7.14 7.50 7.86 8.21 8.57 8.93 9.29 9.64
111.8-167.7 31.0 7.25 7.61 7.97 8.33 8.70 9.06 9.42 9.78
91.9-140.0 0-111.8 33.0 7.46 7.84 8.21 8.58 8.96 9.33 9.70 10.07
111.8-167.7 34.0 7.58 7.95 8.33 8.71 9.09 9.47 9.85 10.23
167.7-290.2 36.5 7.87 8.27 8.66 9.06 9.45 9.84 10.24 10.63
140.0-250.0 111.8-167.7 39.0 8.20 8.61 9.02 9.43 9.84 10.25 10.66 11.07
167.7-290.2 41.5 8.55 8.97 9.40 9.83 10.26 10.68 11.11 11.54
Over 290.2 39.0 2 8.20 8.61 9.02 9.43 9.84 10.25 10.66 11.07
Over 250.0 167.7-290.2 45.5 9.17 9.63 10.09 10.55 11.01 11.47 11.93 12.39
Over 290.2 42.5 3 8.70 9.13 9.57 10.00 10.43 10.87 11.30 11.74
</TABLE>
COMBINED MARGINAL TAX RATES FOR SINGLE TAXPAYERS WITH ONE PERSONAL EXEMPTION
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEDERAL
FEDERAL ADJUSTED COMBINED
TAXABLE GROSS STATE* AND TAX-EXEMPT ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN
INCOME INCOME FEDERAL --------------------------------------------------------------
(1,000'S) (1,000'S) TAX RATE1 5.00% 5.25% 5.50% 5.75% 6.00% 6.25% 6.50% 6.75%
------------- ------------- ----------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 22.8 $ 0-111.8 17.5 6.06 6.36 6.67 6.97 7.27 7.58 7.88 8.18
22.8- 55.1 0-111.8 30.0 7.14 7.50 7.86 8.21 8.57 8.93 9.29 9.64
55.1-115.0 0-111.8 33.0 7.46 7.84 8.21 8.58 8.96 9.33 9.70 10.07
111.8-234.3 34.5 7.63 8.02 8.40 8.78 9.16 9.54 9.92 10.31
115.0-250.0 111.8-234.3 39.5 8.26 8.68 9.09 9.50 9.92 10.33 10.74 11.16
Over 234.3 39.0 2 8.20 8.61 9.02 9.43 9.84 10.25 10.66 11.07
Over 250.0 Over 234.3 42.5 3 8.70 9.13 9.57 10.00 10.43 10.87 11.30 11.74
<FN>
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1 The table reflects the effect of the limitations on itemized deductions and the deduction for personal exemptions. They
were designed to phase out certain benefits of these deductions for higher income taxpayers. These limitations, in effect, raise
the current maximum marginal Federal tax rate to approximately 44.0 percent for taxpayers filing a joint return and entitled to
four personal exemptions and to approximately 41.0 percent for taxpayers filing a single return entitled to only one personal
exemption. These limitations are subject to certain maximums, which depend on the number of exemptions claimed and the total
amount of the taxpayer's itemized deductions. For example, the limitation on itemized deductions will not cause a taxpayer to
lose more than 80% of his allowable itemized deductions, with certain exceptions.
2 Federal tax rate reverts to 36.0% after the 80% cap on the limitation on itemized deductions has been met.
3 Federal tax rate reverts to 39.6% after the 80% cap on the limitation on itemized deductions has been met.
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
NUVEEN TAX-EXEMPT UNIT TRUST, SERIES 830
Cross-Reference Sheet
Pursuant to Rule 404(c) of Regulation C
under the Securities Act of 1933
(Form N-8B-2 Items Required by Instruction 1 as
to Prospectus on Form S-6)
FORM N-8B-2 FORM S-6
ITEM NUMBER HEADING IN PROSPECTUS
I. ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION
1. (a) Name of trust ) Prospectus Cover Page
(b) Title of securities issued )
2. Name and address of Depositor )23 Information About the Sponsor
3. Name and address of Trustee )22 Information About the Trustee
4. Name and address of principal )23 Information About the Sponsor
Underwriter )
5. Organization of trust ) 1 What Is The Nuveen Tax-Exempt
) Unit Trust?
6. Execution and termination of ) 1 What Is The Nuveen Tax-Exempt
Trust Agreement ) Unit Trust?
)22 Information About the Trustee
)24 Other Information
7. Changes of Name *
8. Fiscal Year
9. Litigation
II. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUST AND SECURITIES OF THE TRUST
10. General Information regarding ) 3 Summary of Portfolios
trust's securities ) 5 Why and How are the Bonds
Insured?
13 When Are Distributions
Made to Unitholders?
)18 Ownership and Transfer of Units
)19 How Units May Be Redeemed
Without Charge
)21 How Bonds May Be Removed From
) The Trusts
)22 Information About the Trustee
)23 Information About the Sponsor
)24 Other Information
)11 What Is The Tax Status of
) Unitholders?
11. Type of securities comprising ) 1 What Is The Nuveen Tax-Exempt
units ) Unit Trust?
) 3 Summary of Portfolios
) 4 Composition of Trusts
) 2 What Are The Objectives Of
) The Trusts?
5 Why and How are the Bonds
Insured?
12. Certain information regarding ) *
periodic payment certificates )
13. (a)Load, fees, expenses, etc. )ii Essential Information Regarding
) the Trusts on Date of Deposit of
Bonds
) 6 How Is The Public Offering Price
) Determined?
) 7 Market For Units
) 8 What Is Accrued Interest?
) 9 What Is The Estimated Current
) Return?
)10 How Was The Price Of The Bonds
) Determined At Date of Deposit?
)12 What Are Normal Trust Operating
) Expenses?
) 3 Summary of Portfolios
)13 When Are Distributions Made
) to Certificateholders?
)15 How Detailed Are Reports To
Certificateholders?
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(b)Certain information regarding ) *
periodic payment certificates )
(c)Certain percentages ) 6 How Is the Public Offering Price
) Determined?
) 7 Market For Units
) 9 What Is The Estimated Current
) Return?
)10 How Was The Price of the Bonds
) Determined At Date of Deposit?
) 8 What is Accrued Interest?
(d)Certain other fees, etc. )10 How Was The Price Of The Bonds
payable by holders ) Determined At Date of Deposit?
)12 What Are Normal Trust Operating
) Expenses?
)18 Ownership and Transfer of Units
(e)Certain profits receivable ) 4 Composition of Trusts
by depositor, principal under- )
writer, trustee or affiliated )20 How Units May Be Purchased By
persons ) The Sponsor
(f)Ratio of annual charges
to income *
14. Issuance of trust's securities ) 3 Summary of Portfolios
)13 When Are Distributions Made
) To Unitholders?
)18 Ownership and Transfer of Units
)19 How Units May Be Redeemed
) Without Charge
15. Receipt and handling of payments ) *
from purchasers )
16. Acquisition and Disposition of ) 1 What Is The Nuveen Tax-Exempt
Underlying Securities ) Unit Trust?
) 3 Summary of Portfolios
) 4 Composition of Trusts
) 5 Why and How are the Bonds
Insured?
)19 How Units May Be Redeemed
Without Charge
)21 How Bonds May Be Removed From
) The Trusts
)24 Other Information
17. Withdrawal or redemption ) 7 Market For Units
)19 How Units May Be Redeemed
) Without Charge
)20 How Units May Be Purchased By
) The Sponsor
18. (a)Receipt and disposition of income ) 3 Summary of Portfolios
)13 When Are Distributions
Made To Unitholders?
)15 How Detailed Are Reports To
) Unitholders?
(b)Reinvestment of distributions )14 Accumulation Plan
(c)Reserves or special funds ) 3 Summary of Portfolios
)13 When Are Distributions
) Made To Certificateholders?
(d)Schedule of distributions ) *
19. Records, accounts and reports )13 When Are Distributions Made
) To Certificateholders?
)15 How Detailed Are Reports To
) Certificateholders?
20. Certain miscellaneous provisions of )22 Information About the Trustee
Trust Agreement )23 Information About the Sponsor
)24 Other Information
<PAGE>
21. Loans to security holders ) *
22. Limitations on liability ) 3 Summary of Portfolios
) 4 Composition of Trusts
)22 Information About The Trustee
23. Bond arrangements ) *
24. Other material provisions of Trust ) *
Agreement. )
III. ORGANIZATION, PERSONNEL AND AFFILIATED PERSONS OF DEPOSITOR
25. Organization of Depositor )23 Information About the Sponsor
26. Fees received by Depositor ) *
27. Business of Depositor )23 Information About the Sponsor
28. Certain information as to officials ) *
and affiliated persons of Depositor )
29. Voting Securities of Depositor )23 Information About the Sponsor
30. Persons controlling Depositor )
)
31. Payments by Depositor for certain )
services rendered to trust )
) *
32. Payments by Depositor for certain )
other services rendered to trust )
)
33. Remuneration of employees of Depositor)
for certain services rendered to trust)
)
34. Remuneration of other persons for )
certain services rendered to trust )
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IV. DISTRIBUTION AND REDEMPTION OF SECURITIES
35. Distribution of trust's securities by )
states )
) *
36. Suspension of sales of trust's )
securities )
)
37. Revocation of authority to distribute )
38. (a)Method of distribution )
)
(b)Underwriting agreements )17 How Units of The Trusts Are
) Distributed To The Public
(c)Selling agreements )
39. (a)Organization of principal )
underwriter )
)23 Information About The Sponsor
(b)NASD membership of principal )
underwriter )
40. Certain fees received by principal ) *
underwriter
41. (a)Business of principal underwriter )
)
(b)Branch offices of principal under- ) *
writer )
)
(c)Salesmen of principal underwriter )
42. Ownership of trust's securities by ) *
certain persons )
)
43. Certain brokerage commissions received) *
by principal underwriter )
44. (a)Method of valuation )ii Essential Information Regarding
) The Trusts On Date Of Deposit Of
) Bonds
) 6 How Is The Public Offering Price
) Determined?
)10 How Was The Price Of The Bonds
) Determined At Date of Deposit?
)12 What Are Normal Trust Operating
) Expenses?
(b)Schedule as to offering price ) *
(c)Variation in offering price to ) 6 How Is the Public Offering Price
certain persons ) Determined?
) 8 What Is Accrued Interest?
)10 How Was The Price Of The Bonds
) Determined At Date of Deposit?
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45. Suspension of redemption rights ) *
46. (a)Redemption valuation )16 Unit Value and Evaluation
)19 How Units May Be Redeemed
) Without Charge
)20 How Units May Be Purchased By
) The Sponsor
(b)Schedule as to redemption price ) *
47. Maintenance of position in underlying ) 5 How Is the Public Offering Price
securities ) Determined?
)20 How Units May Be Purchased By
) The Sponsor
V. INFORMATION CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE OR CUSTODIAN
48. Organization and regulation of Trustee)21 Information About The Trustee
49. Fees and expenses of Trustee )ii Essential Information Regarding
) The Trusts On Date of Deposit Of
) Bonds
)12 What Are Normal Trust Operating
) Expenses?
50. Trustee's lien )12 What Are Normal Trust Operating
) Expenses?
)13 When Are Distributions Made
) To Unitholders?
VI. INFORMATION CONCERNING INSURANCE OF HOLDERS OF SECURITIES
51. Insurance of holders of trust's ) *
securities )
VII. POLICY OF REGISTRANT
52. (a)Provisions of trust agreement with )12 What Are Normal Trust Operating
respect to selection or elimination) Expenses?
of underlying securities )19 How Units May Be Redeemed With-
) out Charge
)21 How Bonds May Be Removed From
) The Trusts
(b)Transactions involving elimination ) *
of underlying securities )
(c)Policy regarding substitution or ) 3 Summary of Portfolio
elimination of underlying ) 4 Composition of Trusts
securities )21 How Bonds May Be Removed From
) The Trusts
(d)Fundamental policy not otherwise ) *
covered )
53. Tax status of trust )11 What Is The Tax Status Of
) Unitholders?
VIII. FINANCIAL AND STATISTICAL INFORMATION
54. Trust's securities during last ten years) *
55.) ) *
56.)Certain information regarding )
57.)periodic payment certificates )
58.) )
__________
*Inapplicable, omitted, answer negative or not required.
<PAGE>
CONTENTS OF REGISTRATION STATEMENT
A. BONDING ARRANGEMENTS OF DEPOSITOR:
The Depositor has obtained the following Stockbrokers Blanket Bonds for
its officers, directors and employees:
INSURER/POLICY NO. AMOUNT
United Pacific Insurance Co. $10,000,000
Reliance Insurance Company
B 74 92 20
Aetna Casualty and Surety $10,000,000
08 F10618BCA
St. Paul Insurance Co. $ 6,000,000
400 HC 1051
B. This Registration Statement comprises the following papers and documents:
The facing sheet
The Prospectus
The signatures
Consents of Counsel
Exhibits
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the
Registrant, Nuveen Tax-Exempt Unit Trust, Series 830, has duly caused
this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized in the City of Chicago and State of Illinois
on 5/11/95.
NUVEEN TAX-EXEMPT UNIT TRUST, SERIES 830
(Registrant)
By JOHN NUVEEN & CO. INCORPORATED
(Depositor)
By: Larry Woods Martin
_______________________
Vice President
Attest: Morrison C. Warren
___________________
Assistant Secretary
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons
in the capacities and on the date indicated:
SIGNATURE *TITLE DATE
Richard J. Franke Chairman, Board of Directors, )
Chief Executive Officer and )
Director )
)
Donald E. Sveen President, Chief Operating )
Officer and Director )
)
Anthony T. Dean Executive Vice President and )Larry Woods Martin
Director )Attorney-in-Fact**
)
Timothy T. Schwertfeger Executive Vice President and )
Director )
)
O. Walter Renfftlen Vice President and Controller )
(Principal Accounting Officer))
)
)5/11/95
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*The titles of the persons named herein represent their capacity in and
relationship to John Nuveen & Co. Incorporated, the Depositor.
**The powers of attorney were filed on Form SE for Messrs. Franke, Sveen,
Renfftlen, Dean and Schwerfeger with the Amendment to the Registration
Statement on Form S-6 of Nuveen Tax-Exempt Unit Trust, Series 671
(File No. 33-49175).
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CONSENT OF CHAPMAN AND CUTLER
The consent of Chapman and Cutler to the use of its name in the Prospectus
included in the Registration Statement will be filed by Amendment.
CONSENT OF STATE COUNSEL
The consents of special counsel to the Fund for state tax matters to the
use of their names in the Prospectus included in the Registration Statement
will be filed by Amendment.
CONSENT OF STANDARD + POOR'S CORPORATION
The consent of Standard + Poor's Corporation to the use of its name
in the Prospectus included in the Registration Statement will be filed by
Amendment.
CONSENT OF KENNY S+P EVALUATION SERVICES
The consent of Kenny S+P Evaluation Services to the use of its name in the
Prospectus included in the Registration Statement will be filed by Amendment.
CONSENT OF CARTER, LEDYARD & MILBURN
The consent of Carter, Ledyard & Milburn to the use of its name in the
Prospectus included in the Registration Statement will be filed by Amendment.
CONSENT OF ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
The consent of Arthur Andersen LLP to the use of its report and to the
reference to such firm in the Prospectus included in the Registration
Statement will be filed by Amendment.
<PAGE>
LIST OF EXHIBITS:
1.1(a) Copy of Trust Indenture and Agreement between John Nuveen & Co.
Incorporated, Depositor, and United States Trust Company of
New York, Trustee. Filed as Exhibit 1.1(A) to the Sponsor's
Registration Statement filed with respect to Series 723
(File No. 33-52527) and is incorporated herein by reference.
1.1(b) Schedules to Trust Indenture and Agreement (to be supplied by
amendment).
1.2* Copy of Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, of John Nuveen
& Co. Incorporated, Depositor.
1.3** Copy of amendment of Certificate of Incorporation changing name
of Depositor to John Nuveen & Co. Incorporated.
2.1 Copy of Certificate of Ownership (included in Exhibit 1.1(A) and
Incorporated herein by reference).
3.1 Opinion of counsel as to legality of securities being registered
(to be supplied by amendment).
3.2 Opinion of counsel as to Federal income tax status of securities
being registered (to be supplied by amendment).
3.3 Consents of special state counsel to the Fund for state tax
matters to use of their names in the Prospectus (to be supplied
by amendment).
4.1 Consent of Standard + Poor's Corporation (to be supplied by
amendment).
4.2 Consent of Kenny S+P Evaluation Services (to be supplied by
amendment).
4.3 Consent of Carter, Ledyard & Milburn (to be supplied by
amendment).
6.1 List of Directors and Officers of Depositor and other related
information (incorporated by reference to Form S-6 [File
No. 33-58059] filed on March 13, 1995 on behalf of Nuveen
Tax-Exempt Unit Trust, Series 795).
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*Incorporated by reference to Form N-8B-2 (File No. 811-1547) filed on
behalf of Nuveen Tax-Exempt Unit Trust, Series 16.
**Incorporated by reference to Form N-8B-2 (File No. 811-2198) filed on
behalf of Nuveen Tax-Exempt Unit Trust, Series 37.
