File No. 333-27095
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549-1004
POST-EFFECTIVE
AMENDMENT NO. 3
TO
FORM S-6
For Registration Under the Securities Act of 1933 of Securities
of Unit Investment Trusts Registered on Form N-8B-2
THE FIRST TRUST OF TAX-EXEMPT TRUST, SERIES 10
(Exact Name of Trust)
NIKE SECURITIES L.P.
(Exact Name of Depositor)
1001 Warrenville Road
Lisle, Illinois 60532
(Complete address of Depositor's principal executive offices)
NIKE SECURITIES L.P. CHAPMAN AND CUTLER
Attn: James A. Bowen Attn: Eric F. Fess
1001 Warrenville Road 111 West Monroe Street
Lisle, Illinois 60532 Chicago, Illinois 60603
(Name and complete address of agents for service)
It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check
appropriate box)
: : immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)
: x : June 30, 2000
: : 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)
: : on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a) of rule (485 or 486)
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FIRST TRUST TAX-EXEMPT TRUST, SERIES 10
New Mexico Series 2 - 211,191 Units
Pennsylvania Insured Series 1 - 108,591 Units
Territorial Insured Series 6 - 314,807 Units
PROSPECTUS - Part One
Dated June 28, 2000
Note: Part One of this Prospectus may not be distributed unless accompanied by
Part Two of this Prospectus.
In the opinion of counsel, interest income to the Trusts and to Unit holders,
with certain exceptions, is exempt under existing law from all Federal income
taxes. In addition, the interest income is, in the opinion of Special
Counsel, exempt to the extent indicated from state and local income taxes.
Capital gains, if any, are subject to Federal and state tax.
THE TRUSTS
First Trust Tax-Exempt Trust, Series 10 (the "Fund") consists of the
underlying unit investment trusts set forth above (each a "Trust", and
collectively, the "Trusts"). Each Trust consists of a fixed portfolio of
interest-bearing obligations issued by or on behalf of municipalities and
other governmental authorities within the states, counties, municipalities,
authorities and political subdivisions thereof, the interest on which is, in
the opinion of recognized bond counsel to the issuing governmental
authorities, exempt from all Federal income taxes and to the extent indicated
from state and local income taxes under existing law. At February 29, 2000,
each Unit represented a 1/211,191, 1/108,591 and 1/314,807 undivided interest,
for New Mexico Series 2 ("New Mexico"), Pennsylvania Insured Series 1
("Pennsylvania Insured") and Territorial Insured Series 6 ("Territorial
Insured"), respectively, in the principal and net income of each Trust (see
"The Trusts" in Part Two of this Prospectus).
The Units being offered by this Prospectus are issued and outstanding Units
which have been purchased by the Distributor in the secondary market or from
the Trustee after having been tendered for redemption. The profit or loss
resulting from the sale of Units will accrue to the Distributor. No proceeds
from the sale of Units will be received by the Trust.
PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE
The Public Offering Price of the Units is equal to the net assets of the Trust
divided by the number of Units outstanding, plus a sales charge of 4.90% of
the Public Offering Price for Pennsylvania Insured (5.152% of the amount
invested) and 5.50% of the Public Offering Price for New Mexico and
Territorial Insured (5.820% of the amount invested). At February 29, 2000,
the Public Offering Price per Unit was $9.92, $9.63 and $9.56 for New Mexico,
Pennsylvania Insured and Territorial Insured, respectively (see "Public
Offering" in Part Two of this Prospectus).
Please retain all parts of this Prospectus for future reference.
______________________________________________________________________________
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR HAS THE COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR
ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL
OFFENSE.
______________________________________________________________________________
NIKE SECURITIES L.P.
SPONSOR
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ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN AND ESTIMATED LONG-TERM RETURN
Estimated Current Return to Unit holders as of February 29, 2000 was 5.09%,
5.21% and 5.27% for New Mexico, Pennsylvania Insured and Territorial Insured,
respectively. Estimated Long-Term Return to Unit holders as of February 29,
2000 was 4.87%, 5.14% and 5.35% for New Mexico, Pennsylvania Insured and
Territorial Insured, respectively. Estimated Current Return is calculated by
dividing the Estimated Net Annual Interest Income per Unit by the Public
Offering Price. Estimated Long-Term Return is calculated by using a formula
which (1) takes into consideration and determines and factors in the relative
weightings of the market values, yields (which take into account the
amortization of premiums and the accretion of discounts) and estimated
retirements of all of the Bonds in the Trust and (2) takes into account a
compounding factor and the expense and sales charge associated with each Unit
of the Trust. Since the market values and the estimated retirements of the
Bonds and the expenses of the Trust will change, there is no assurance that
the present Estimated Current Return and Estimated Long-Term Return indicated
above will be realized in the future. Estimated Current Return and Estimated
Long-Term Return are expected to differ because the calculation of the
Estimated Long-Term Return reflects the estimated date and amount of principal
returned while the Estimated Current Return calculations include only Net
Annual Interest Income and Public Offering Price. The above figures are based
on estimated per Unit cash flows. Estimated cash flows will vary with changes
in fees and expenses, with changes in current interest rates, and with the
principal prepayment, redemption, maturity, call, exchange or sale of the
underlying Bonds. See "Estimated Current Return and Estimated Long-Term
Return" in Part Two of this Prospectus.
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FIRST TRUST TAX-EXEMPT TRUST, SERIES 10
Summary of Essential Information As of February 29, 2000
Sponsor: Nike Securities L.P.
Evaluator: First Trust Advisors L.P.
Trustee: The Chase Manhattan Bank
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New Pennsylvania Territorial
Mexico Insured Insured
Series 2 Series 1 Series 6
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Principal Amount (Par Value) of
Bonds $2,150,000 $1,030,000 $3,070,000
Number of Units 211,191 108,591 314,807
Fractional Undivided Interest in the
Trust per Unit 1/211,191 1/108,591 1/314,807
Principal Amount (Par Value) of Bonds
per Unit (1) $10.180 $9.485 $9.752
Public Offering Price: Net Assets $1,985,705 $992,306 $2,843,874
Net Asset Value per Unit $9.40 $9.14 $9.03
Sales Charge 5.2%, 5.10%, 5.50%
(5.485%, 5.374% and 5.820% of the
Net Asset Value) per Unit (2) $.52 $.49 $.53
Public Offering Price per Unit (2)(3) $9.92 $9.63 $9.56
Redemption Price per Unit (3)(4) $9.40 $9.14 $9.03
Excess of Public Offering Price per
Unit Over Redemption Price per Unit $.52 $.49 $.53
Minimum Value of the Trust under which
Trust Agreement may be terminated $479,000 $450,000 $750,000
Minimum Principal Distribution $0.01 per Unit
Date of Deposit May 22, 1997
Mandatory Termination Date December 31, 2045
Calculation of Estimated Net Annual
Unit Income:
Estimated Annual Interest Income
per Unit $.55676 $.53034 $.52759
Less: Estimated Annual Expense per
Unit $.05168 $.02850 $.02359
_________ _________ _________
Estimated Net Annual Interest Income
per Unit $.50508 $.50184 $.50400
Estimated Normal Monthly Distribution
per Unit (5) $.04209 $.04182 $.04200
Estimated Daily Rate of Net Interest
Accrual per Unit $.00140 $.00139 $.00140
Estimated Current Return Based on
Public Offering Price (2)(5)(6) 5.09% 5.21% 5.27%
Estimated Long-Term Return (2)(5)(6) 4.87% 5.14% 5.35%
Trustee's Initial Annual Fee per
$1,000 Principal Amount of Bonds $1.26 $1.26 $1.26
Evaluator's Annual Fee per Unit $8.00 $8.00 $8.00
Sponsor's Annual Fee per Unit $.0030 $.0030 $.0030
Record Dates: First day of each month
Distribution Dates: Fifteenth day of
each month
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Evaluations for purpose of sale, purchase or redemption of Units are made as
of close of trading of the New York Stock Exchange (4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard
Time) on days of trading next following receipt of an order for a sale or
purchase of Units or receipt by the Trustee of Units tendered for redemption.
(1) Because certain of the Securities in certain Trusts may from time to
time under certain circumstances be sold or redeemed or will be called
or mature in accordance with their terms, there is no guarantee that the
value of each Unit at the respective Trust's termination will be equal
to the Principal Amount (Par Value) of Securities per Unit stated above.
(2) The sales charge is decreased and the Estimated Current Return and
Estimated Long-Term Return are increased for transactions entitled to a
reduced sales charge. See "Public Offering-General."
(3) Anyone ordering Units for settlement after the First Settlement Date
will pay accrued interest from such date to the date of settlement
(normally three business days after order) less distributions from the
Interest Account subsequent to the First Settlement Date. After the
initial offering period, the Sponsor's Repurchase Price per Unit will be
determined as described under the caption "Public Offering-Public
Market."
(4) See "Rights of Unitholders-Redemption of Units."
(5) These figures are based on estimated per Unit cash flows. Estimated
cash flows will vary with changes in fees and expenses, with changes in
current interest rates and with the principal prepayment, redemption,
maturity, call, exchange or sale of the underlying Bonds. The estimated
cash flows for each Trust are available upon request at no charge from
the Sponsor.
(6) The Estimated Current Return is calculated by dividing the Estimated Net
Annual Interest Income per Unit by the Public Offering Price. The
Estimated Net Annual Interest Income per Unit will vary with changes in
fees and expenses of the Trustee, the Sponsor and the Evaluator and with
the principal prepayment, redemption, maturity, exchange or sale of
Bonds; therefore, there is no assurance that the present Estimated
Current Return indicated above will be realized in the future. The
Estimated Long-Term Return is calculated using a formula which (1) takes
into consideration, and determines and factors in the relative weighting
of, the market values, yields (which takes into account the amortization
of premiums and the accretion of discounts) and estimated retirements of
all the Bonds in a Trust and (2) takes into account a compounding factor
and the expenses and sales charge associated with each Trust Unit.
Since the market values and estimated retirements of the Bonds and the
expenses of a Trust will change, there is no assurance that the present
Estimated Long-Term Return as indicated above will be realized in the
future. The Estimated Current Return and Estimated Long-Term Return are
expected to differ because the calculation of the Estimated Long-term
Return reflects the estimated date and amount of principal returned
while the Estimated Current Return calculation includes only Net Annual
Interest Income and Public Offering Price.
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Report of Independent Auditors
To the Unitholders of
First Trust Tax-Exempt Trust, Series 10
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities,
including the schedules of investments, of First Trust Tax-Exempt Trust,
Series 10 (the "Fund") (comprised of New Mexico Series 2, Pennsylvania Insured
Series 1 and Territorial Insured Series 6, (the "Trusts")) as of February 29,
2000, and the related statements of operations and changes in net assets for
each of the two years in the period then ended and for the period May 22, 1997
(Initial Date of Deposit) to February 28, 1998. These financial statements
are the responsibility of the Fund's Sponsor. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States. 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 securities owned as of
February 29, 2000, 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 financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of each of the respective Trusts
constituting the First Trust Tax-Exempt Trust, Series 10 at February 29, 2000,
and the results of their operations and changes in their net assets each of
the two years in the period then ended and for the period May 22, 1997
(Initial Date of Deposit) to February 28, 1998, in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Chicago, Illinois
June 9, 2000
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New Mexico Series 2
Schedule of Investments
February 29, 2000
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Aggregate
Principal Coupon Rate Redemption Market
Ratings (1) Amount Security Description and Maturity Features (2) Value
(Unaudited)
(Percentage of each investment category relates to total investments)
MUNICIPAL BONDS (100.0%)
<C> <C> <S> <C> <C> <C>
CORRECTIONAL FACILITY REVENUE (21.7%)
AAA $500,000 Santa Fe County, New Mexico, Correctional
System Revenue Bonds, Series 1997 (FSA
Insured )# 5.00% @ 2018 2013 @ 100 S.F $451,653
EDUCATION REVENUE (17.7%)
AAA 380,000 The Regents of the University of New
Mexico, Subordinate Lien System Revenue 2006 @ 101
Bonds, Series 1996 (MBIA Insured)# 5.50% @ 2016 2012 @ 100 S.F. 366,913
POLLUTION CONTROL REVENUE (6.0%)
AAA 125,000 City of Farmington, New Mexico, Pollution
Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, 1996
Series C (AMBAC Insured) 5.70% @ 2016 2006 @ 102 123,924
POWER AUTHORITY REVENUE (1.0%)
AAA 60,000 Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority,
Power Revenue Refunding Bonds, Zero
Coupon Bonds, Series N (MBIA Insured)#* 0.00% @ 2017 20,734
PRE-REFUNDED (6.2%)
AA 125,000 Bernalillo County, New Mexico, Gross
Receipts Tax Revenue Bonds, Series
1996A, Pre-refunded to 4/01/2006 @ 100# 5.75% @ 2021 2006 @ 100 128,795
TAX REVENUE (22.3%)
AA 460,000 San Miguel County, New Mexico, Gross
Receipts Tax Refunding and Improvement
Revenue Bonds, Series 1997A (Asset
Guaranty Ins. Co. Insured) 5.95% @ 2018 2013 @ 100 S.F. 463,123
UTILITY REVENUE (25.1%)
AAA 500,000 City of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Water and
Wastewater System Bonds, Series 1995A
(FSA Insured)# 6.00% @ 2022 2006 @ 100 521,970
__________ __________
$2,150,000 $2,077,112
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See Accompanying Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.
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Pennsylvania Insured Series 1
Schedule of Investments
February 29, 2000
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<CAPTION>
Aggregate
Principal Coupon Rate Redemption Market
Ratings (1) Amount Security Description and Maturity Features (2) Value
(Unaudited)
(Percentage of each investment category relates to total investments)
MUNICIPAL BONDS (100.0%)
<C> <C> <S> <C> <C> <C>
EDUCATION REVENUE (47.0%)
AAA $500,000 The School District of Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, 2005 @ 101
Series B of 1995 (AMBAC Insured)# 5.50% @ 2025 2019 @ 100 S.F. $466,330
HOSPITAL REVENUE (20.9%)
AAA 220,000 Lehigh County General Purpose Authority,
Hospital Revenue Bonds (Lehigh Valley
Hospital) Series B of 1995, (MBIA 2005 @ 102
Insured)# 5.625% @ 2025 2017 @ 100 S.F. 207,627
PRE-REFUNDED (32.1%)
AAA 200,000 The School District of The City of Erie,
General Obligation Bonds, Series A of
1996, (MBIA Insured), Pre-refunded to
5/01/2006 @ 100# 5.75% @ 2026 2006 @ 100 206,136
AAA 110,000 Luzerne County Flood Protection
Authority, Luzerne County,
Pennsylvania, Guaranteed Flood
Protection Bonds, Series of 1996 (MBIA
Insured), Pre-refunded to 7/15/2006 @
100# 5.65% @ 2026 2006 @ 100 112,882
________
319,018
__________ ________
$1,030,000 $992,975
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See Accompanying Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.
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Territorial Insured Series 6
Schedule of Investments
February 29, 2000
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Aggregate
Principal Coupon Rate Redemption Market
Ratings (1) Amount Security Description and Maturity Features (2) Value
(Unaudited)
(Percentage of each investment category relates to total investments)
MUNICIPAL BONDS (100.0%)
<C> <C> <S> <C> <C> <C>
EDUCATION REVENUE (15.9%)
AAA $500,000 University of Puerto Rico, University
System Revenue Bonds, Series M (MBIA 2005 @ 101.5
Insured)# 5.25% @ 2025 2016 @ 100 S.F. $450,310
FINANCIAL REVENUE (1.3%)
AAA 40,000 Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, 2007 @ 101.5
1997 Series A Bonds (FSA Insured)# 5.50% @ 2021 2018 @ 100 S.F. 37,608
GENERAL OBLIGATION (15.4%)
AAA 470,000 Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Public
Improvement Bonds of 1995 (MBIA 2005 @ 101.5
Insured)# 5.375% @ 2022 2016 @ 100 S.F. 439,003
HOSPITAL REVENUE (32.9%)
AAA 1,000,000 Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist,
Educational, Medical and Environmental
Control Facilities Financing Authority,
Hospital Revenue Bonds, 1997 Series A 2007 @ 101.5
(MBIA Insured)# 5.50% @ 2026 2018 @ 100 S.F. 935,400
POWER AUTHORITY REVENUE (32.6%)
AAA 500,000 Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority,
Power Revenue Bonds, Series AA (MBIA 2005 @ 100
Insured)# 5.50% @ 2025 0222 @ 100 S.F. 469,465
AAA 500,000 Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority,
Power Revenue Bonds, Series X (MBIA 2007 @ 101.5
Insured)# 5.375% @ 2027 2024 @ 100 S.F. 458,855
__________
928,320
__________
WATER & SEWER REVENUE (1.9%)
AAA 60,000 Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority,
Refunding Bonds, Series 1995 (AMBAC 2006 @ 101.5
Insured)# 5.00% @ 2019 2016 @ 100 S.F. 53,818
__________ __________
$3,070,000 $2,844,459
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See Accompanying Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.
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FIRST TRUST TAX-EXEMPT TRUST, SERIES 10
Notes to Schedules of Investments
February 29, 2000
(1) All ratings (unaudited) are Standard & Poor's Corporation. As a result
of the insurance related to each Bond, each Bond is rated "AAA" by
Standard & Poor's.
(2) Unless otherwise indicated, there is shown under this heading the year
in which each issue of bonds is initially redeemable and the redemption
price for that year; each such issue continues to be redeemable at
declining prices thereafter, but not below par. "S.F." indicates a
sinking fund has been or will be established with respect to an issue of
bonds. In addition, certain bonds in the portfolio may be redeemed in
whole or in part other than by operation of the stated redemption or
sinking fund provisions under certain unusual or extraordinary
circumstances specified in the instruments setting forth the terms and
provisions of such bonds. A sinking fund is a reserve fund accumulated
over a period of time for retirement of debt. A callable bond is one
which is subject to redemption prior to maturity at the option of the
issuer.
# Indicates bond was issued at either an original issue discount or
purchased at market discount.
* Indicates bond was purchased at a deep discount from the par value
because there is little or no stated interest income thereon. Bonds
which pay no interest are normally described as "zero coupon" bonds.
Over the life of bonds purchased at a deep discount the value of such
bonds will receive 100% of the principal amount thereof. To the extent
that zero coupon bonds are sold or called prior to maturity, there is no
guarantee that the value of the proceeds received therefrom by the Trust
will equal or exceed the par value that would have been obtained at
maturity of such zero coupon bonds.
AMBAC - Insured by the AMBAC Indemnity Corporation
FSA - Insured by the Financial Security Assurance
MBIA - Insured by the Municipal Bond Insurance Association
Connie Lee - Insured by the College Construction Insurance Association
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FIRST TRUST TAX-EXEMPT TRUST, SERIES 10
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
February 29, 2000
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Pennsylvania Territorial
New Mexico Insured Insured
Series 2 Series 1 Series 6
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Assets:
Investments in securities, at market
value (cost: $2,095,569,
$1,006,189, and $2,979,230,
respectively) $2,077,112 $992,975 $2,844,459
Interest receivable 34,603 20,440 29,869
__________ __________ __________
Total assets 2,111,715 1,013,415 2,874,328
__________ __________ __________
Liabilities:
Accrued expenses 265 145 4,093
Distributions payable 9,307 4,570 13,225
Cash overdraft 22,637 16,394 13,046
Unit redemptions payable 93,801 - 90
__________ __________ __________
Total liabilities 126,010 21,109 30,454
__________ __________ __________
Net Assets $1,985,705 $992,306 $2,843,874
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Net assets (211,191, 108,591 and
314,807 units of fractional
undivided interest outstanding:
Cost of Trust assets $2,095,569 $1,006,189 $2,979,230
Less offering expenses (Note 1) (9,275) (9,875) (14,200)
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments
(Note 2) (18,457) (13,214) (134,771)
Distributable funds (deficit) (82,132) 9,206 13,615
__________ __________ __________
Net assets $1,985,705 $992,306 $2,843,874
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Net asset value per unit $9.40 $9.14 $9.03
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See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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FIRST TRUST TAX-EXEMPT TRUST, SERIES 10
Statements of Operations
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New Mexico Series 2 Pennsylvania Insured Series 1
Period from Period from
May 22, May 22,
Year ended Year ended 1997* to Year ended Year ended 1997* to
Feb. 29, Feb. 28, Feb.28, Feb. 29, Feb. 28, Feb. 28,
2000 1999 1998 2000 1999 1998
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Investment income, interest $124,193 $131,145 $99,622 $62,960 $116,821 $96,574
Expenses:
Trustee fees and expenses 2,579 763 2,407 1,201 615 2,251
Evaluator fees 2,040 2,050 1,263 2,040 2,050 1,263
Sponsor fees 738 738 559 700 700 531
Audit fees 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
_________ ________ ________ _________ ________ ________
Total expenses 6,357 4,551 5,229 4,941 4,365 5,045
_________ ________ ________ _________ ________ ________
Investment income, net 117,836 126,594 94,393 58,019 112,456 91,529
_________ ________ ________ _________ ________ ________
Net gain (loss) on investments:
Net realized gain (loss) 1,642 3,684 - 3,434 40,327 -
Net change in unrealized
appreciation (depreciation) (143,443) 11,106 113,880 (100,351) (35,554) 122,691
_________ ________ ________ _________ ________ ________
Net gain (loss) on investments (141,801) 14,790 113,880 (96,917) 4,773 122,691
_________ ________ ________ _________ ________ ________
Net increase (decrease) in net
assets resulting from operations $(23,965) $141,384 $208,273 $(38,898) $117,229 $214,220
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*Commencement of Operations
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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FIRST TRUST TAX-EXEMPT TRUST, SERIES 10
Statements of Operations (continued)
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Territorial Insured Series 6
Period from
May 22,
Year ended Year ended 1997* to
Feb. 29, Feb. 28, Feb. 28,
2000 1999 1998
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Investment income, interest $177,690 $201,139 $152,615
Expenses:
Trustee fees and expenses 2,860 3,002 3,754
Evaluator fees 2,040 2,050 1,263
Sponsor fees 1,144 1,144 867
Audit fees 1,000 1,000 1,000
________ ________ ________
Total expenses 7,044 7,196 6,884
________ ________ ________
Investment income, net 170,646 193,943 145,731
________ ________ ________
Net gain (loss) on investments:
Net realized gain (loss) 7,893 269 -
Net change in unrealized
appreciation (depreciation) (384,116) 55,222 194,123
__________ ________ ________
Net gain (loss) on investments (376,223) 55,491 194,123
__________ ________ ________
Net increase (decrease) in net
assetsresulting from operations $(205,577) $249,434 $339,854
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*Commencement of Operations
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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FIRST TRUST TAX-EXEMPT TRUST, SERIES 10
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
New Mexico Series 2 Pennsylvania Insured Series 1
Period from Period from
May 22, May 22,
Year ended Year ended 1997* to Year ended Year ended 1997* to
Feb. 29, Feb. 28, Feb.28, Feb. 29, Feb. 28, Feb. 28,
2000 1999 1998 2000 1999 1998
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operations:
Net Investment income $117,836 $126,594 $94,393 $58,019 $112,456 $91,529
Net realized gain (loss) 1,642 3,684 - 3,434 40,327 -
Net change in unrealized
appreciation (depreciation) (143,443) 11,106 113,880 (100,351) (35,554) 122,691
__________ _________ __________ __________ __________ __________
Net increase in net assets
resulting from operations (23,965) 141,384 208,273 (38,898) 117,229 214,220
Distributions to unitholders from
(Note 4):
Investment income, net (116,820) (124,466) (94,393) (59,320) (107,516) (91,529)
__________ _________ __________ __________ __________ __________
Total distributions (116,820) (124,466) (94,393) (59,320) (107,516) (91,529)
Unit redemptions (27,318, 12,750
and 66,270 units in 2000, and
7,628, 111,999 and 200 units
in 1999, respectively):
Principal portion (257,999) (76,727) - (117,295) (1,129,980) -
Net interest accrued (961) (117) - (275) (3,528) -
__________ _________ __________ __________ __________ __________
(258,960) (76,844) - (117,570) (1,133,508) -
Less: Offering expenses (Note 1) - - (9,275) - - (9,875)
__________ _________ __________ __________ __________ __________
Total increase (decrease) in net
assets (399,745) (59,926) 104,605 (215,788) (1,123,795) 112,816
Net assets:
Beginning of period 2,385,450 2,445,376 2,340,771 1,208,094 2,331,889 2,219,073
__________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
End of period $1,985,705 $2,385,450 $2,445,376 $992,306 $1,208,094 $2,331,889
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*Commencement of Operations
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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FIRST TRUST TAX-EXEMPT TRUST, SERIES 10
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Territorial Insured Series 6
Period from
May 22,
Year ended Year ended 1997* to
Feb. 29, Feb. 28, Feb. 28,
2000 1999 1998
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Operations:
Net Investment income $170,646 $193,943 $145,731
Net realized gain (loss) 7,893 269 -
Net change in unrealized
appreciation (depreciation) (384,116) 55,222 194,123
__________ __________ __________
Net increase in net assets
resulting from operations (205,577) 249,434 339,854
Distributions to unitholders from
(Note 4):
Investment income, net (168,489) (193,850) (145,731)
__________ __________ __________
Total distributions (168,489) (193,850) (145,731)
Unit redemptions (27,318, 12,750
and 66,270 units in 2000, and
7,628, 111,999 and 200 units
in 1999, respectively):
Principal portion (640,177) (2,025) -
Net interest accrued (1,321) (4) -
__________ __________ __________
(641,498) (2,029) -
Less: Offering expenses (Note 1) - - (14,200)
__________ __________ __________
Total increase (decrease) in net
assets (1,015,564) 53,555 179,923
Net assets:
Beginning of period 3,859,438 3,805,883 3,625,960
__________ __________ __________
End of period $2,843,874 $3,859,438 $3,805,883
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*Commencement of Operations
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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FIRST TRUST TAX-EXEMPT TRUST, SERIES 10
Notes to Financial Statements
February 29, 2000
First Trust Tax-Exempt Trust, Series 10 (the "Fund") (formerly Delaware
Investments Tax-Exempt Trust, Series 10) consists of three separate unit
investment trusts: New Mexico Series 2 ("New Mexico"), Pennsylvania Insured
Series 1 ("Pennsylvania Insured") and Territorial Insured Series 6
("Territorial Insured") (collectively referred to as the "Trusts"). The Fund
was organized on May 22, 1997 and is registered under the Investment Company
act of 1940.
1. Significant Accounting Policies
Security Valuation
The market value of securities is determined by the Evaluator (a) on the basis
of current bid prices for the bonds; (b) if bid prices are not available, on
the basis of current bid prices for comparable bonds; (c) by causing the value
of the bonds to be determined by others engaged in the practice of evaluating,
quoting or appraising comparable bonds; or (d) by any combination of the
above.
Federal Income Taxes
No provisions for income taxes has been made because the Trusts are not
associations taxable as corporations for federal income tax purposes. Each
unitholder will be treated as the owner of a pro rata portion of the Trust and
will be taxed on his or her pro rata share of net investment income and
securities gains or losses, if any.
Organization and Offering Costs
Organization and offering costs, including the costs of preparing the initial
registration statement, registering units with the Securities and Exchange
Commission and states, the initial audit of the Trust portfolios and the
initial fees and expenses of the Trustee were charged against principal at the
end of the Trust's initial offering period.
Other
The financial statements of the Fund are prepared on the accrual basis of
accounting. Security transactions are accounted for on the date the
securities are purchased or sold. For financial reporting purposes, cost of
the bonds reflects no amortization or accretion of bond premium or discount.
2. Investments
At February 29, 2000, the unrealized market appreciation (depreciation) was as
follows:
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New Pennsylvania Territorial
Mexico Insured Insured
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Gross unrealized appreciation $12,421 $10,312 $ -
Gross unrealized depreciation (30,878) (23,526) (134,771)
________ _________ __________
Net unrealized appreciation $(18,457) $(13,214) $(134,771)
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FIRST TRUST TAX-EXEMPT TRUST, SERIES 10
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
3. Trust Expenses
Each Trust pays trustee fees, evaluator fees, sponsor fees and various out-of-
pocket expenses.
Chase Manhattan Bank serves as Trustee and receives a monthly fee based on
$1.26 per $1,000 principal amount of bonds outstanding as of the first day of
such month plus out-of-pocket expenses for each Trust.
Effective December 8, 1998, Nike Securities L.P. ("Nike") succeeded Delaware
Capital Management, Inc. as Sponsor of the Trusts and First Trust Advisors
L.P. ("First Trust"), an affiliate of Nike, provides portfolio supervision
services to each Trust. Effective January 15, 1999, First Trust succeeded
Muller Data Corporation as Evaluator. The sponsor and evaluator fees were
unchanged.
The Evaluator receives an $8.00 fee per evaluation for each Trust.
The Sponsor receives a monthly fee (based on the number of units outstanding
as of the first day of such month) not to exceed $.003 per unit on an annual
basis for each Trust.
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FIRST TRUST TAX-EXEMPT TRUST, SERIES 10
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
4. Selected Data
Selected data for a unit of the Trust outstanding throughout each period
follows:
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New Mexico Series 2 Pennsylvania Insured Series 1
Period from Period from
May 22, May 22,
Year ended Year ended 1997* to Year ended Year ended 1997* to
Feb. 29, Feb. 28, Feb.28, Feb. 29, Feb. 28, Feb. 28,
2000 1999 1998 2000 1999 1998
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Interest income $.55 $0.53 $0.40 $.53 $0.52 $0.41
Expenses (.03) (0.02) (0.02) (.04) (0.02) (0.02)
______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
Net investment income .52 0.51 0.38 .49 0.50 0.39
Income distributions (.52) (0.51) (0.38) (.50) (0.48) (0.39)
______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
- - - (.01) 0.02 -
______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
Offering expenses - - (0.04) - - (0.04)
Net gain (loss) oninvestments (.60) 0.06 0.47 (.81) (0.05) 0.52
______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
Increase (decrease) in net
asset value (.60) 0.06 0.43 (.82) (0.03) 0.48
Net asset value, beginning
of period 10.00 9.94 9.51 9.96 9.99 9.51
______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
Net asset value, end of
period $9.40 $10.00 $9.94 $9.14 $9.96 $9.99
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*Commencement of Operations
<PAGE>
FIRST TRUST TAX-EXEMPT TRUST, SERIES 10
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
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<CAPTION>
Territorial Insured Series 6
Period from
May 22,
Year ended Year ended 1997* to
Feb. 29, Feb. 28, Feb. 28,
2000 1999 1998
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Interest income $.52 $0.53 $0.40
Expenses (.02) (0.02) (0.02)
______ ______ ______
Net investment income .50 0.51 0.38
Income distributions (.50) (0.51) (0.38)
______ ______ ______
- - -
______ ______ ______
Offering expenses - - (0.04)
Net gain (loss) oninvestments (1.10) 0.15 0.51
______ ______ ______
Increase (decrease) in net
asset value (1.10) 0.15 0.47
Net asset value, beginning
of period 10.13 9.98 9.51
______ ______ ______
Net asset value, end of
period $9.03 $10.13 $9.98
====== ====== ======
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*Commencement of Operations
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FIRST TRUST TAX-EXEMPT TRUST, SERIES 10
Part One
Must Be Accompanied By Part Two of this Prospectus
___________________
P R O S P E C T U S
___________________
Sponsor: Nike Securities L.P.
1001 Warrenville Road
Lisle, Illinois 60532
Trustee: The Chase Manhattan Bank
4 New York Plaza
New York, New York 10004-2413
This Prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an
offer to buy, securities in any jurisdiction to any person to whom it is not
lawful to make such offer in such jurisdiction.
The Prospectus does not contain all the information set forth in the
registration statement and exhibits relating thereto, which the Fund has filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., under the
Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, and to which
reference is hereby made.
FIRST TRUST TAX-EXEMPT TRUST SERIES
PROSPECTUS PART TWO OF THIS PROSPECTUS
Part Two MAY NOT BE DISTRIBUTED
June 30, 2000 WITHOUT PART ONE
The Fund. First Trust Tax-Exempt Trust Series (the "Fund") consists of
the underlying separate unit investment trusts set forth in Part One of
this Prospectus. The various trusts are collectively referred to herein
as the "Trusts." Territorial Insured Series and National Insured Series
are referred to herein as the "Insured National Trusts," while Arizona
Insured Series, California Insured Series, Colorado Insured Series,
Minnesota Insured Series, Oregon Insured Series and Pennsylvania Insured
Series are collectively referred to herein as the "Insured State
Trusts." Collectively, the Insured National Trusts and Insured State
Trusts may be referred to herein as the "Insured Trusts." Because not
all of the Bonds in certain Territorial Series and the New Mexico Series
are insured, certain Territorial Series are not Insured National Trusts
and the New Mexico Series are not Insured State Trusts. Uninsured
Territorial Series and Insured National Trusts, collectively, may be
referenced to herein as the "National Trusts." New Mexico Series and the
Insured State Trusts, collectively, may be referred to herein as the
"State Trusts." Each Trust consists of interest-bearing obligations
issued by or on behalf of states and territories of the United States
and political subdivisions and authorities thereof, the interest on
which is, with certain exceptions, in the opinion of recognized bond
counsel to the issuing governmental authorities, exempt from all Federal
income taxes under existing law (the "Bonds"). In addition, the interest
income of each State Trust is, in the opinion of counsel, exempt to the
extent indicated from state and local taxes when held by residents of
the state where the issuers of Bonds in such State Trust are located.
Investors should consult their tax advisors to determine the extent to
which such interest income is exempt from taxation in their state of
residence. Capital gains, if any, are subject to Federal and state tax.
All Bonds in the Insured Trusts have insurance guaranteeing the payments
of principal and interest, when due, or are escrowed to maturity. All
such insurance remains effective so long as the Bonds are outstanding.
IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE INSURANCE RELATES ONLY TO THE BONDS IN AN
INSURED TRUST AND NOT TO THE UNITS OFFERED HEREBY OR TO THE MARKET VALUE
THEREOF. As a result of such insurance or escrow, the Bonds of each
Insured Trust are rated "AAA" by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, a
division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. ("Standard & Poor's") and/or
"Aaa" by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"). Both Standard &
Poor's and Moody's have indicated that their respective rating is not a
recommendation to buy, hold or sell Units nor does it take into account
the extent to which expenses of an Insured Trust or sales by an Insured
Trust of Bonds for less than the purchase price paid by such Trust will
reduce payment to Unit holders of the interest and principal required to
be paid on such Bonds. See "Insurance on the Bonds in the Insured
Trusts." No representation is made as to any insurer's ability to meet
its commitments. NO INSURANCE POLICY HAS BEEN OBTAINED FOR ANY OF THE
BONDS IN CERTAIN TERRITORIAL SERIES AND THE NEW MEXICO SERIES; HOWEVER,
CERTAIN OF THE BONDS CONTAINED THEREIN MAY BE INSURED. Certain of the
Bonds in certain of the Trusts may have been acquired at prices which
resulted in such Bonds being purchased at a discount from the aggregate
par value of such Bonds. Gains based upon the difference, if any,
between the value of such Bonds at maturity, redemption or sale and
their purchase price at a discount (plus earned original issue discount)
may constitute taxable ordinary income with respect to a Unit holder who
is not a dealer with respect to his or her Units.
BOTH PARTS OF THE PROSPECTUS SHOULD BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR HAS THE COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY
OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
UNITS OF THE TRUSTS 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
LOSS OF PRINCIPAL.
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Investment Objectives of the Fund. The objectives of the Fund are income
exempt from Federal income tax and, in the case of the State Trusts,
Federal and state income tax (if any) and conservation of capital
through an investment in diversified portfolios of Federal and state tax-
exempt obligations. The Trusts may be an appropriate investment vehicle
for investors who desire to participate in a portfolio of tax-exempt
fixed income securities with greater diversification than they might be
able to acquire individually. In addition, securities of the type
deposited in the Trusts are often not available in small amounts. There
is, of course, no guarantee that the Trusts will achieve their
objectives. The payment of interest and the preservation of principal
are dependent upon the continuing ability of the issuers and/or obligors
of the Bonds and of the insurers thereof to meet their respective
obligations.
Public Offering Price. The Public Offering Price of the Units of each
Trust is equal to the aggregate bid price of the Bonds in such Trust's
portfolio and cash, if any, in the Principal Account held or owned by
such Trust divided by the number of Units outstanding, plus the
applicable sales charge and accrued interest, if any. If the Bonds in
each Trust were available for direct purchase by investors, the purchase
price of the Bonds would not include the sales charge included in the
Public Offering Price of the Units. See "Public Offering."
Estimated Current Return and Estimated Long-Term Return. The Estimated
Current Return and Estimated Long-Term Return to Unit holders are as set
forth under "Summary of Essential Financial Information" in Part One of
this Prospectus. The methods of calculating Estimated Current Return and
Estimated Long-Term Return are set forth in the footnotes to the
"Summary of Essential Financial Information" in Part One of this
Prospectus and under "Estimated Current Return and Estimated Long-Term
Return."
Distributions. Unit holders will receive distributions on a monthly
basis. See "Rights of Unit holders-Distributions of Interest and
Principal." Record dates will be the first day of each month.
Distributions will be made on the fifteenth day of the month subsequent
to the respective record dates.
Market for Units. Although not obligated to do so, the Sponsor, Nike
Securities L.P. (the "Sponsor"), intends to maintain a secondary market
for the Units at prices based upon the aggregate bid price of the Bonds
in the portfolio of a Trust. If such a market is not maintained and no
other over-the-counter market is available, a Unit holder will be able
to dispose of his or her Units through redemption at prices based upon
the bid prices of the underlying Bonds (see "Rights of Unit Holders-
Redemption of Units").
Reinvestment Option. Unit holders have the opportunity to have their
distributions reinvested into an open-end management investment company
as described herein. See "Rights of Unit Holder-Reinvestment Option."
Risk Factors. An investment in the Trusts 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 "The Trusts-
Risk Factors" for the applicable Trust and "Risk Factors."
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First Trust Tax-Exempt Trust Series
What is The First Trust Tax-Exempt Trust Series?
General. The Fund was created under the laws of the State of New York
pursuant to a Trust Agreement (the "Trust Agreement"), dated each
Trust's Initial Date of Deposit, as defined in "Summary of Essential
Financial Information" in Part One of this Prospectus, among Nike
Securities L.P. as Sponsor, First Trust Advisors L.P., as Evaluator, and
The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee.
The Fund consists of separate unit investment trusts, each having a
portfolio of interest-bearing obligations issued by or on behalf of
states and territories of the United States, and political subdivisions
and authorities thereof, the interest on which is, in the opinion of
recognized bond counsel to the issuing governmental authorities, exempt
from all Federal income taxes under existing law. All issuers of Bonds
in a State Trust are located in the State for which such Trust is named
or in United States territories or possessions and their public
authorities; consequently, in the opinion of counsel, the related
interest earned on such Bonds is exempt to the extent indicated from
state and local taxes of such state or territory. In addition, in the
case of a National Trust, interest income may also be exempt from
certain state and local taxes for residents of various states. Illinois,
Indiana, Virginia and Washington residents may only purchase Units of a
National Trust by this Prospectus.
Each Unit represents the fractional undivided interest in each Trust as
indicated under "Summary of Essential Financial Information" in Part One
of this Prospectus. To the extent that any Units are redeemed by the
Trustee, the fractional undivided interest in a Trust represented by
each unredeemed Unit will increase, although the actual interest in such
Trust represented by such fraction will remain unchanged. Units will
remain outstanding until redeemed upon tender to the Trustee by Unit
holders, which may include the Sponsor, or until the termination of the
Trust Agreement.
Because certain of the Bonds in a Trust may from time to time under
certain circumstances be sold or redeemed or will mature in accordance
with their terms and because the proceeds from such events will be
distributed to Unit holders and will not be reinvested, no assurance can
be given that a Trust will retain for any length of time its present
size and composition. Neither the Sponsor nor the Trustee shall be
liable in any way for any default, failure or defect in any Bond.
In the event a Bond is sold or redeemed from a Trust or matures in
accordance with its terms, the estimated net annual interest income per
Unit for the Trust would be reduced and the Estimated Current Return and
the Estimated Long-Term Return thereon might be lowered. In addition,
Unit holders should be aware that they may not be able at the time of
receipt of such principal to reinvest such proceeds in other securities
at a yield equal to or in excess of the yield which such proceeds were
earning to Unit holders in the affected Trust.
Investment Objectives and Portfolio Selection
The objectives of the Trusts are to provide interest income exempt from
Federal income tax and, in the case of a State Trust, Federal and state
income tax and to conserve capital through an investment in diversified
portfolios of Federal and state tax-exempt obligations. There is, of
course, no guarantee that the Trusts will achieve their objectives. The
Trusts may be an appropriate investment vehicle for investors who desire
to participate in a portfolio of tax-exempt fixed income securities with
greater diversification than they might be able to acquire individually.
In addition, securities of the type deposited in the Trusts are often
not available in small amounts.
Insurance guaranteeing the timely payment, when due, of all principal
and interest on the Bonds in each Insured Trust has been obtained by the
issuer of such Bonds, by a prior owner of such Bonds or by the Sponsor
prior to the deposit of such Bonds in such Insured Trust from one of
several insurance companies (the "Insurers"). Certain Bonds may be
escrowed to maturity. No representation is made as to any Insurer's
ability to meet its commitments. All Bonds insured by an Insurer receive
an "AAA" rating by Standard & Poor's and an "Aaa" rating by Moody's. All
Bonds selected for an uninsured Trust were rated in no case less than
"BBB" by Standard & Poor's or "Baa" by Moody's. See "Description of Bond
Ratings." NO PORTFOLIO INSURANCE HAS BEEN OBTAINED BY THE SPONSOR FOR
BONDS CONTAINED IN CERTAIN UNINSURED TERRITORIAL SERIES AND THE NEW
MEXICO SERIES.
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In selecting Bonds for the Trusts the following factors, among others,
were considered by the Sponsor: (i) either the Standard & Poor's rating
of the securities was in no case less than AAA in the case of the
Insured Trusts and BBB in the case of the uninsured Trusts, or the
Moody's rating of the Securities was in no case less than Aaa in the
case of the Insured Trusts and Baa in the case of the uninsured Trusts,
including provisional or conditional ratings, respectively, or, if not
rated, the Securities had, in the opinion of the Sponsor, credit
characteristics sufficiently similar to the credit characteristics of
interest-bearing tax-exempt obligations that were so rated as to be
acceptable for acquisition by the Trusts, (ii) whether the Bonds are
insured by an Insurer in the case of an Insured Trust, (iii) the prices
of the Bonds relative to other bonds of comparable quality and maturity
and (iv) the diversification of Bonds as to purpose of issue and
location of issuer, (v) with respect to the Insured Trusts, the
availability and cost of insurance for the prompt payment of principal
and interest, when due, on the Bonds. Subsequent to a Trust's Initial
Date of Deposit, a Bond may cease to be rated or its rating may be
reduced below either the applicable Standard & Poor's or Moody's ratings
set forth above or both. Neither event requires elimination of such
Bonds from the portfolio of a Trust but may be considered in the
Sponsor's determination as to whether or not to direct the Trustee to
dispose of the Bonds. See "Trust Administration-Portfolio Administration."
The Trusts
Risk Factors Specific to Arizona. The following brief summary regarding
the economy of Arizona is based upon information drawn from publicly
available sources and is included for the purpose of providing the
information about general economic conditions that may or may not affect
issuers of the Arizona Bonds. The Sponsor has not independently verified
any of the information contained in such publicly available documents.
General Economic Conditions. Progressing from its traditional reliance
on a cyclical construction industry, Arizona's economic base is maturing
and diversifying. One of the nation's leaders in employment growth,
Arizona has been among the top five employment growth states for more
than four years, and it should remain there through 1999. Job growth in
Arizona continues to lead the nation. For the period, March of 1999
through March of 2000, Arizona experienced growth of 4.6% which ranked
Arizona #1 in the nation for nonagricultural job growth through that
period. The unemployment rate was around 4.1% for 1998, 4.2% for 1999
and has remained around 3.9% in early 2000. Arizona's unemployment
compares with a national rate of and 4.5% in 1998 and 4.2% in 1999.
Personal income grew 7.2% in 1998, 8.6% in 1999 and is projected to grow
by 6.2% in 2000. This compares with personal income growth of 5.1% in
1998 and nationally.
Overall, Arizona's forecast is for continued but moderate rates of
growth in employment and personal income. Employment growth will
continue to be stronger in the Phoenix area than in the balance of the
State. Housing has probably peaked and is likely to decline after seven
extremely strong years. Retail sales should also continue to slow.
Population, because of continued employment growth, will record above-
average growth rates. Population grew 2.5% in 1998 and in 1999 and is
expected to do the same in 2000, which compares to national population
growth of 1% over the same periods.
Budgetary Process. Although Arizona's fiscal year runs from July 1st of
one year to June 30th of the next year, the Legislature adopts 2-year
budgets.
The Budget Reform Act of 1997 made significant changes to the State's
planning and budgeting systems. Beginning with the Fiscal Biennium 2000-
01, all State agencies, including capital improvement budgeting, will be
moved to a biennial budgeting system. From Fiscal Year 2000 to 2006, all
State agencies will move to a budget format that reflects the program
structure in the "Master List of State Government Programs." The Budget
Reform Act of 1993 established the current budgeting system of one- and
two-year budget reviews. Agencies selected for annual review and
appropriation are designated as Major Budget Units (MBUs). The 18 MBUs
account for over 90% of the total General Fund expenditures. Agencies
selected for biennial review and appropriation are designated as Other
Budget Units (OBUs).
Revenues and Expenditures. The General Fund closed Fiscal Year 1999 with
a $255.5 million ending balance and the Executive plan for Fiscal Year
2000 anticipates a $210.4 million balance. Overall, Fiscal Year 1999
General Fund revenues totaled $6.141 billion. General Fund expenditures
for Fiscal Year 1999 totaled $5.886 billion.
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Debt Administration and Limitation. The State is not permitted to issue
general obligation debt. The particular source of payment and security
for each of the bonds is detailed in the debt instruments themselves and
in related offering materials. There can be no assurances with respect
to whether the market value or marketability of any of the Bonds issued
by an entity other than the State of Arizona will be affected by
financial or other conditions of the State or of any entity located
within the State. In addition, it should be noted that the State of
Arizona, as well as counties, municipalities, political subdivisions and
other public authorities of the State, are subject to limitations
imposed by Arizona's Constitution with respect to ad valorem taxation,
bonded indebtedness and other matters. For example, the State
legislature cannot appropriate revenues in excess of 7% of the total
personal income of the State in any Fiscal Year. These limitations may
affect the ability of the issuers to generate revenues to satisfy their
debt obligations.
In 1994, the Arizona Supreme Court held that the state school financing
scheme, with its reliance on disparate property tax assessments for
wealthy and poor school districts, violated Article XI of the Arizona
State Constitution which requires a "general and uniform public school
system." In 1998, the Legislature passed a plan that reformulates
education funding by providing $350 million of state funds to build new
schools and places a statutory cap on the amount of bond indebtedness a
school district may incur. Essentially, the legislation replaces general
obligation bonding with a centralized state funded system. The bill
should not effect the payment of debt service on any school district's
bonds since the debt service on school district bonds is levied and
collected directly by the counties on behalf of the school districts.
The foregoing information constitutes only a brief summary of some of
the general factors which may impact certain issuers of Bonds and does
not purport to be a complete or exhaustive description of all adverse
conditions to which the issuers of Bonds held by the Fund are subject.
Additionally, many factors including national economic, social and
environmental policies and conditions, which are not within the control
of the issuers of the Bonds, could affect or could have an adverse
impact on the financial condition of the issuers. The Fund is unable to
predict whether or to what extent such factors or other factors may
affect the issuers of the Bonds, the market value or marketability of
the Bonds or the ability of the respective issuers of the Bonds acquired
by the Fund to pay interest on or principal of the Bonds. This
information has not been independently verified.
Arizona State Taxation. For a discussion of the Federal tax status of
income earned on Arizona Trust Units, see "Tax Status."
The assets of the Arizona Trust will consist of interest-bearing
obligations issued by or on behalf of the State of Arizona (the
"State"), its political subdivisions and authorities (the "Bonds"),
provided the interest on such Bonds received by the Trust is exempt from
State income taxes.
Neither the Sponsor nor its counsel have independently examined the
Bonds to be deposited in and held in the Trust. However, although no
opinion is expressed herein regarding such matters, it is assumed that:
(i) the Bonds were validly issued, (ii) the interest thereon is
excludable from gross income for Federal income tax purposes and (iii)
interest on the Bonds, if received directly by a Unit holder would be
exempt from the Arizona income tax (the "Arizona Income Tax"). We have
assumed that, 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, we have assumed that with
respect to the Arizona Bonds, bond counsel to the issuing authorities
rendered opinions that the interest on the Bonds is exempt from the
Arizona Income Tax. Neither the Sponsor nor its counsel has made any
review for the Trust of the proceedings relating to the issuance of the
Bonds or of the bases for the opinions rendered in connection therewith.
In the opinion of Chapman and Cutler, counsel to the Sponsor, under
existing Arizona law as of the date of this Prospectus and based upon
the assumptions set forth above:
1. For Arizona income tax purposes, each Unit holder will be treated
as the owner of a pro rata portion of the Arizona Trust, and the income
of the Arizona Trust therefore will be treated as the income of the Unit
holder under State law.
2. For Arizona income tax purposes, interest on the Bonds which is
excludable from Federal gross income and which is exempt from Arizona
income taxes when received by the Arizona Trust, and which would be
excludable from Federal gross income and exempt from Arizona income
taxes if received directly by a Unit holder, will retain its status as
tax-exempt interest when received by the Arizona Trust and distributed
to the Unit holders.
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3. To the extent that interest derived from the Arizona Trust by a
Unit holder with respect to the Bonds is excludable from Federal gross
income, such interest will not be subject to Arizona income taxes.
4. Each Unit holder will receive taxable gain or loss for Arizona
income tax purposes when Bonds held in the Arizona Trust are sold,
exchanged, redeemed or paid at maturity, or when the Unit holder redeems
or sells Units, at a price that differs from original cost as adjusted
for amortization of Bond discount or premium and other basis
adjustments, including any basis reduction that may be required to
reflect a Unit holder's share of interest, if any, accruing on Bonds
during the interval between the Unit holder's settlement date and the
date such Bonds are delivered to the Arizona trust, if later.
5. Arizona law does not permit a deduction for interest paid or
incurred on indebtedness incurred or continued to purchase or carry
Units in the Arizona Trust, the interest on which is exempt from Arizona
income taxes. Special rules apply to financial institutions, and such
institutions should consult their own tax advisors with respect to
deductibility of interest.
6. Neither the Bonds nor the Units will be subject to Arizona property
taxes, sales tax or use tax.
Chapman and Cutler has expressed no opinion with respect to taxation
under any other provision of Arizona law. Ownership of the Units may
result in collateral Arizona tax consequences to certain taxpayers.
Prospective investors should consult their tax advisors as to the
applicability of any such collateral consequences.
Risk Factors Specific to California. Each California Trust is
susceptible to political, economic or regulatory factors affecting
issuers of California municipal obligations (the "California Municipal
Obligations"). These include the possible adverse effects of certain
California constitutional amendments, legislative measures, voter
initiatives and other matters that are described below. The following
information provides only a brief summary of the complex factors
affecting the financial situation in California (the "State") and is
derived from sources that are generally available to investors and are
believed to be accurate. No independent verification has been made of
the accuracy or completeness of any of the following information. It is
based in part on information obtained from various State and local
agencies in California or contained in Official Statements for various
California Municipal Obligations.
There can be no assurance that 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
California Municipal Obligations held in the portfolio of a Trust or the
ability of particular obligors to make timely payments of debt service
on (or relating to) those obligations.
Despite a recession in the beginning of the decade and the Asian
financial crisis which affected the high-technology manufacturing
industry in 1997 and 1998, California's economy has expanded over the
last several years and ended 1999 on a strong note. Nonfarm employment
growth averaged 2.9% and personal income was up more than 6.5%. The
jobless rate was below 6% all year. The construction industry led
California's employment growth in 1999, expanding by almost 9% over the
year.
The high technology manufacturing sector is improving as major foreign
economies improve. Demand for computer services and software remains
extremely strong, buoyed by the continued explosive growth of the
Internet, and by financial sector needs related to the new Euro currency.
California's population is expected to grow by 578,000 people in 1999-
2000 to a total of 34.7 million. This reflects a 1.7% increase of
population for the year. California's population is concentrated in
metropolitan areas specifically located in the Los Angeles and San Diego
counties. California's unemployment rate was 5.9% in 1999. In
comparison, the unemployment rate for the United States during the same
time was 4.2%.
Limitation on Taxes. Certain California municipal obligations may be
obligations of issuers which rely in whole or in part, directly or
indirectly, on ad valorem property taxes as a source of revenue. The
taxing powers of California local governments and districts are limited
by Article XIIIA of the California Constitution, enacted by the voters
in 1978 and commonly known as "Proposition 13." Briefly, Article XIIIA
limits to 1% of full cash value the rate of ad valorem property taxes on
real property and generally restricts the reassessment of property to
the rate of inflation, not to exceed 2% per year or decline in value,
except upon new construction or change of ownership (subject to a number
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of exemptions). Taxing entities may, however, raise ad valorem taxes
above the 1% limit to pay debt service on voter-approved bonded
indebtedness.
Under Article XIIIA, the basic 1% ad valorem tax levy is applied against
the assessed value of property as of the owner's date of acquisition (or
as of March 1, 1975, if acquired earlier), subject to certain
adjustments. This system has resulted in widely varying amounts of tax
on similarly situated properties. Several lawsuits have been filed
challenging the acquisition-based assessment system of Proposition 13
and on June 18, 1992, the U.S. Supreme Court announced a decision
upholding Proposition 13.
Article XIIIA prohibits local governments from raising revenues through
ad valorem property taxes above the 1% limit; it also requires voters of
any governmental unit to give two-thirds approval to levy any "special
tax." Court decisions, however, allowed non-voter approved levy of
"general taxes" which were not dedicated to a specific use. In response
to these decisions, the voters of the State in 1986 adopted an
initiative statute which imposed significant new limits on the ability
of local entities to raise or levy general taxes, except by receiving
majority local voter approval. Significant elements of this initiative,
"Proposition 62," have been overturned in recent court cases. An
initiative proposed to re-enact the provisions of Proposition 62 as a
constitutional amendment was defeated by the voters in November 1990,
but such a proposal may be renewed in the future.
Appropriations Limits. California and its local governments are subject
to an annual "appropriations limit" imposed by Article XIIIB of the
California Constitution, enacted by the voters in 1979 and significantly
amended by Propositions 98 and 111 in 1988 and 1990, respectively.
Article XIIIB prohibits the State or any covered local government from
spending "appropriations subject to limitation" in excess of the
appropriations limit imposed. "Appropriations subject to limitation" are
authorizations to spend "proceeds of taxes," which consist of tax
revenues, and certain other funds, including proceeds from regulatory
licenses, user charges or other fees, to the extent that such proceeds
exceed the cost of providing the product or service, but "proceeds of
taxes" exclude most State subventions to local governments. No limit is
imposed on appropriations of funds which are not "proceeds of taxes,"
such as reasonable user charges or fees, and certain other non-tax
funds, including bond proceeds.
Among the expenditures not included in the Article XIIIB appropriations
limit are (1) the debt service cost of bonds issued or authorized prior
to January 1, 1979 or subsequently authorized by the voters, (2)
appropriations arising from certain emergencies declared by the
Governor, (3) appropriations for certain capital outlay projects, (4)
appropriations by the State of post-1989 increases in gasoline taxes and
vehicle weight fees, and (5) appropriations made in certain cases of
emergency.
The appropriations limit for each year is adjusted annually to reflect
changes in cost of living and population, and any transfers of service
responsibilities between government units. The definitions for such
adjustments were liberalized in 1990 by Proposition 111 to follow more
closely growth in California's economy.
"Excess" revenues are measured over a two-year cycle. With respect to
local governments, excess revenues must be returned by a revision of tax
rates or fee schedules within the two subsequent fiscal years. The
appropriations limit for a local government may be overridden by
referendum under certain conditions for up to four years at a time. With
respect to the State, 50% of any excess revenues is to be distributed to
K-12 school districts and community college districts (collectively, "K-
14 districts") and the other 50% is to be refunded to taxpayers. With
more liberal annual adjustment factors since 1988, and depressed
revenues since 1990 because of the recession, few governments, including
the State, are currently operating near their spending limits, but this
condition may change over time. Local governments may by voter approval
exceed their spending limits for up to four years.
Because of the complex nature of Articles XIIIA and XIIIB of the
California Constitution, the ambiguities and possible inconsistencies in
their terms, and the impossibility of predicting future appropriations
or changes in population and cost of living, and the probability of
continuing legal challenges, it is not currently possible to determine
fully the impact of Article XIIIA or Article XIIIB on California
Municipal Obligations or the ability of California or local governments
to pay debt service on such California Municipal Obligations. It is not
presently possible to predict the outcome of any pending litigation with
respect to the ultimate scope, impact or constitutionality of either
Article XIIIA or Article XIIIB, or the impact of any such determinations
upon State agencies or local governments, or upon their ability to pay
debt service on their obligations. Future initiatives or legislative
changes in laws or the California Constitution may also affect the
ability of the State or local issuers to repay their obligations.
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Obligations of the State of California. Under the California
Constitution, debt service on outstanding general obligation bonds is
the second charge to the General Fund after support of the public school
system and public institutions of higher education. The State had $19.9
billion aggregate principal amount of general obligation bonds
outstanding, and $13.2 billion general obligation bonds authorized and
unissued, as of June 30, 1999.
From July 1, 1997 to July 1, 1998, the State issued approximately $2.6
billion in non-self liquidating general obligation bonds and $1.0
billion in revenue bonds. Refunding bonds, which are used to refinance
existing long-term debt, accounted for $1.0 billion of the general
obligation bonds and $514 million of the revenue bonds.
Recent Financial Results. California maintains a Special Fund for
Economic Uncertainties derived from General Fund revenues as a reserve
to meet cash needs of the General Fund. As of June 30, 1999, the balance
of this fund was $1.6 billion.
The Budget. California's solid economic performance during 1998 led to
healthy revenue growth. General Fund collections grew by 11.7% in fiscal
year 1997-98 to reach $55.0 billion, an increase of $5.8 billion from
the prior year. For fiscal year 1999-2000, the Governor's Budget expects
total General Fund revenues of $60.3 billion, a 7.1% net increase from
1998-99. This revised estimate reflects the impact of the tax relief
legislation which reduces current year collections $320 million from the
baseline estimate, with a more moderate revenue loss in the budget year.
Overall, General Fund revenues and transfers represent nearly 80% of
total revenues. The remaining 20% are special funds dedicated to
specific programs. The three largest revenue sources (personal income,
sales, and bank and corporation) account for about 75% of total revenues
with personal income comprising 50% of the total. The personal income
tax revenue in 1999-2000 is expected to be $30,175 million, an increase
of $1,649 million from the forecast for 1998-1999.
Other Issuers of California Municipal Obligations. There are a number of
state agencies, instrumentalities and political subdivisions of the
State 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 the obligations backed by the
full faith and credit of the State.
Other Considerations. Substantially all of California is within an
active geologic region subject to major seismic activity. Northern
California, in 1989, and southern California, in 1994, experienced major
earthquakes causing billions of dollars in damages. The federal
government provided more than $13 billion in aid for both earthquakes,
and neither event is expected to have any long-term negative economic
impact. Any California Municipal Obligation in a California Trust could
be affected by an interruption of revenues because of damaged
facilities, or, consequently, income tax deductions for casualty losses
or property tax assessment reductions. Compensatory financial assistance
could be constrained by the inability of (i) an issuer to have obtained
earthquake insurance coverage at reasonable rates; (ii) an insurer to
perform on its contracts of insurance in the event of widespread losses;
or (iii) the Federal or State government to appropriate sufficient funds
within their respective budget limitations.
The State of California has no obligation with respect to any
obligations or securities of the County or any of the other
participating entities, although under existing legal precedents, the
State may be obligated to ensure that school districts have sufficient
funds to operate.
Legal Proceedings. The State is involved in certain legal proceedings
(described in the State's recent financial statements) that, if decided
against the State, may require the State to make significant future
expenditures or may substantially impair revenues.
Bond Ratings. The State's general obligation bonds have received ratings
of Aa3 by Moody's, AA- by Standard & Poor's and AA by Fitch. There can
be no assurance that such ratings will be maintained in the future. It
should be noted that the creditworthiness of obligations issued by local
California issuers may be unrelated to the creditworthiness of
obligations issued by the State of California, and that there is no
obligation on the part of the State to make payment on such local
obligations in the event of default.
California State Taxation. For a discussion of the Federal tax status of
income earned on California Trust Units, see "Tax Status."
We have examined the income tax laws of the State of California to
determine its applicability to the California Trust and to the holders
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of Units in the California Trust who are full-time residents of the
State of California ("California Unit holders"). The assets of the
California Trust will consist of bonds issued by the State of California
or a local government of California (the "California Bonds") or by the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or its authority (the "Possession Bonds")
(collectively, the "Bonds"). For purposes of the following opinions, it
is assumed that each asset of the California Trust is debt, the interest
on which is excluded from gross income for Federal income tax purposes.
Neither the Sponsor nor its counsel have independently examined the
Bonds to be deposited in and held in the California Trust. However,
although Chapman and Cutler expresses no opinion with respect to the
issuance of the Bonds, in rendering its opinion expressed herein, it has
assumed that: (i) the Bonds were validly issued; (ii) the interest
thereon is excludable from gross income for Federal income tax purposes;
and (iii) interest on the Bonds, if received directly by a California
Unit holder, would be exempt from the income tax imposed by the State of
California that is applicable to individuals, trusts and estates (the
"California Personal Income Tax"). This opinion does not address the
taxation of persons other than full-time residents of California. We
have assumed that, at the respective times of issuance of the Bonds,
opinions that the Bonds were validly issued and that interest on the
Bonds is excluded from gross income for Federal income tax purposes were
rendered by bond counsel to the respective issuing authorities. In
addition, we have assumed that, with respect to the California Bonds,
bond counsel to the issuing authorities rendered opinions that the
interest on the California Bonds is exempt from the California Personal
Income Tax and, with respect to the Possession Bonds, bond counsel to
the issuing authorities rendered opinions that the Possession Bonds and
the interest thereon is exempt from all state and local income taxation.
Neither the Sponsor nor its counsel has made any review for the
California Trust of the proceedings relating to the issuance of the
Bonds or of the basis for the opinions rendered in connection therewith.
Based upon the foregoing, and upon an investigation of such matters of
law as we considered to be applicable, we are of the opinion that, under
existing provisions of the law of the State of California as of the date
hereof:
1. The California Trust is not an association taxable as a corporation
for purposes of the California Bank and Corporation Tax Law, and each
California Unit holder will be treated as the owner of a pro rata
portion of the California Trust, and the income of such portion of the
California Trust will be treated as the income of the California Unit
holders under the California Personal Income Tax.
2. Interest on the Bonds which is exempt from tax under the California
Personal Income Tax when received by the California Trust and which
would be excludable from California taxable income for purposes of the
California Personal Income Tax if received directly by a California Unit
holder will be excludable from California taxable income for purposes of
the California Personal Income Tax when received by the California Trust
and distributed to a California Unit holder.
3. Each California Unit holder of the California Trust will generally
recognize gain or loss for California Personal Income Tax purposes if
the Trustee disposes of a Bond (whether by redemption, sale or
otherwise) or when the California Unit holder redeems or sells Units of
the California Trust, to the extent that such a transaction results in a
recognized gain or loss to such California Unit holder for Federal
income tax purposes. However, there are certain differences between the
recognition of gain or loss for Federal income tax purposes and for
California Personal Income Tax purposes, and California Unit holders are
advised to consult their own tax advisors. Tax basis reduction
requirements relating to amortization of bond premium may, under some
circumstances, result in a California Unit holder realizing taxable gain
for California Personal Income Tax purposes when a Unit is sold or
redeemed for an amount equal to or less than its original cost.
4. Under the California Personal Income Tax, interest on indebtedness
incurred or continued by a California Unit holder to purchase Units in
the California Trust is not deductible for purposes of the California
Personal Income Tax.
This opinion relates only to California Unit holders subject to the
California Personal Income Tax. No opinion is expressed with respect to
the taxation of California Unit holders subject to the California Bank
and Corporation Tax Law and such California Unit holders are advised to
consult their own tax advisors. Please note, however, that interest on
the underlying Bonds attributed to a California Unit holder that is
subject to the California Bank and Corporation Tax Law may be includible
in its gross income for purposes of determining its California franchise
tax. We have not examined any of the Bonds to be deposited and held in
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the California Trust or the proceedings for the issuance thereof or the
opinions of bond counsel with respect thereto, and we express no opinion
with respect to taxation under any other provisions of the California
law. Ownership of the Units may result in collateral California tax
consequences to certain taxpayers. Prospective investors should consult
their tax advisors as to the applicability of any such collateral
consequences.
Risk Factors Specific to Colorado. Economic Outlook. Despite slowing
somewhat later in the year, the State's economy continued on its fast
track in 1998, and the economic outlook in Colorado remains moderately
positive.
Based on data published by the Colorado Department of Labor and
Employment, job creation decreased during the 1999 fiscal year (July
1998-June 1999). While there were 74,900 jobs created in the 1998 fiscal
year, this figure dropped to 39,600 in 1999. Services and Special Trade
Contractors were the number one and two largest growing industries in
Colorado in 1998, followed by the finance, insurance, and real estate
sector.
The annual average non-agricultural unemployment rate in Colorado from
1994 to 1996 stabilized at 4.2%. In 1997, the unemployment rate in
Colorado dropped to 3.3% while the nation's unemployment rate was 5.0%.
The unemployment rate in Colorado held at 3.8% in 1998 while the
nation's rate fell to 4.5%. Colorado's job growth rate increased 3.6% in
1998, down from the 4.0% growth rate in 1997. Total growth in
nonagricultural employment in Colorado is expected to slow to slightly
under 3.0% in 1999.
Personal income rose 8.9% in Colorado during 1998 as compared with 5.9%
for the nation as a whole. Colorado's real personal income growth has
outpaced the national average since 1989 and will continue to do so in
the foreseeable future.
Restrictions on Appropriations and Revenues. The State Constitution
requires that expenditures for any fiscal year not exceed revenues for
such fiscal year. By statute, the amount of General Fund revenues
available for appropriation is based upon revenue estimates which,
together with other available resources, must exceed annual
appropriations by the amount of the unappropriated reserve (the
"Unappropriated Reserve"). The Unappropriated Reserve requirement for
fiscal year 1991, 1992 and 1993 was set at 3% of total appropriations
from the General Fund. For fiscal years 1994 and thereafter, the
Unappropriated Reserve requirement is set at 4%. In addition to the
Unappropriated Reserve, a constitutional amendment approved by Colorado
voters in 1992 requires the State and local government to reserve a
certain percentage of its fiscal year spending (excluding bonded debt
service) for emergency use (the "Emergency Reserve"). The minimum
Emergency Reserve is set at 2% for 1994 and 3% for 1995 and later years.
For fiscal year 1992 and thereafter, General Fund appropriations are
also limited by statute to an amount equal to the cost of performing
certain required reappraisals of taxable property plus an amount equal
to the lesser of (i) 5% of Colorado personal income or (ii) 106% of the
total General Fund appropriations for the previous fiscal year. This
restriction does not apply to any General Fund appropriations which are
required as a result of a new federal law, a final state or federal
court order or moneys derived from the increase in the rate or amount of
any tax or fee approved by a majority of the registered electors of the
State voting at any general election. In addition, the statutory limit
on the level of General Fund appropriations may be exceeded for a given
fiscal year upon the declaration of a State fiscal emergency by the
State General Assembly.
As required by the new law, the revised ending fund balance does not net
out the state's first TABOR rebate. The new measure directs the state
controller's office to show TABOR refunds in the year they are to be
refunded, rather than the year they were incurred. In 1998, the ending
fund balance is $904 million. After accounting for the statutory 4%
reserve of $177 million, the balance is $727. Based on December 20, 1998
estimates, the 1999 fiscal year ending General Fund balance is expected
to be $673.9 million, or $486.3 million over the required Unappropriated
Reserve and Emergency Reserve.
On November 3, 1992, voters in Colorado approved a constitutional
amendment (the "Amendment") which, in general, became effective December
31, 1992, and which could restrict the ability of the State and local
governments to increase revenues and impose taxes. The Amendment applies
to the State and all local governments, including home rule entities
("Districts"). Enterprises, defined as government-owned businesses
authorized to issue revenue bonds and receiving under 10% of annual
revenue in grants from all Colorado state and local governments
combined, are excluded from the provisions of the Amendment.
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The provisions of the Amendment are unclear and have required judicial
interpretation. Among other provisions, beginning November 4, 1992, the
Amendment requires voter approval prior to tax increases, creation of
debt, or mill levy or valuation for assessment ratio increases. The
Amendment also limits increases in government spending and property tax
revenues to specified percentages. The Amendment requires that District
property tax revenues yield no more than the prior year's revenues
adjusted for inflation, voter approved changes and (except with regard
to school districts) local growth in property values according to a
formula set forth in the Amendment. School districts are allowed to
adjust tax levies for changes in student enrollment. Pursuant to the
Amendment, local government spending is to be limited by the same
formula as the limitation for property tax revenues. The Amendment
limits increases in expenditures from the State General Fund and program
revenues (cash funds) to the growth in inflation plus the percentage
change in state population in the prior calendar year. The basis for
spending and revenue limits for each fiscal year is the prior fiscal
year's spending and property taxes collected in the prior calendar year.
Debt service changes, reductions and voter-approved revenue changes are
excluded from the calculation bases. The Amendment also prohibits new or
increased real property transfer tax rates, new state real property
taxes and local district income taxes.
Litigation concerning several issues relating to the Amendment was filed
in the Colorado courts. The litigation dealt with three principal
issues: (i) whether Districts can increase mill levies to pay debt
service on general obligation bonds without obtaining voter approval;
(ii) whether a multi-year lease purchase agreement subject to annual
appropriations is an obligation which requires voter approval prior to
execution of the agreement; and (iii) what constitutes an "enterprise"
which is excluded from the provisions of the Amendment. In September
1994, the Colorado Supreme Court held that Districts can increase mill
levies to pay debt service on general obligation bonds issued after the
effective date of the Amendment; in June, 1995, the Colorado Supreme
Court validated mill levy increases to pay general obligation bonds
issued prior to the Amendment. In late 1994, the Colorado Court of
Appeals held that multi-year lease-purchase agreements subject to annual
appropriation do not require voter approval. The time to file an appeal
in that case has expired. Finally, in May, 1995, the Colorado Supreme
Court ruled that entities with the power to levy taxes may not
themselves be "enterprises" for purposes of the Amendment; however, the
Court did not address the issue of how valid enterprises may be created.
Litigation in the "enterprise" arena may be filed in the future to
clarify these issues.
According to the Colorado Economic Perspective, First Quarter, FY 1999,
June 12, 1998 (the "Economic Report"), inflation for 1996 was 3.5% and
population grew at the rate of 2.0% in Colorado. Accordingly, under the
Amendment, increases in State expenditures during the 1998 fiscal year
were limited to 5.5% (TABOR revenue growth limit) over expenditures
during the 1997 fiscal year. The 1998 fiscal year is the base year for
calculating the limitation for the 1999 fiscal year. The limitation for
the 1999 fiscal year is estimated at 4.4%, based on inflation of 2.4%
and population growth of 2.0% during 1998. The 1999 fiscal year General
Fund and program revenues (cash funds) are expected to total $7,905.2
million, or $655.3 million more than expenditures allowed under the
spending limitation. This will be the third time the state has breached
the limit since its implementation in 1992. The first breach was in 1997
and the excess revenue of $139.0 million was refunded to Colorado
taxpayers during the 1998 tax filing season. The second breach was in
1998, with $563.2 million refunded in the 1999 tax filing season. The
refund is for the full amount of the surplus because in the November
1998 general election, voters rejected a ballot issue that would have
allowed $200 million of the surplus for five years to fund
transportation and educational capital improvements. The legislature
will have to determine future surplus issues, as the Colorado Economic
Perspective estimates that the limit will be breached by $655.3 million
in the 1999-2000 fiscal year.
There is also a statutory restriction on the amount of annual increases
in taxes that the various taxing jurisdictions in Colorado can levy
without electoral approval. This restriction does not apply to taxes
levied to pay general obligation debt.
State Finances. As the State experienced revenue shortfalls in the mid-
1980s, it adopted various measures, including impoundment of funds by
the Governor, reduction of appropriations by the General Assembly, a
temporary increase in the sales tax, deferral of certain tax reductions
and inter-fund borrowings. On a GAAP basis, the State had General Fund
balances (before reserves) at June 30 of approximately $405.1 million in
fiscal year 1994, $486.7 million in fiscal year 1995, $368.5 million in
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fiscal year 1996, $514.1 million in fiscal year 1997 and $904.0 million
in the fiscal year 1999.
For fiscal year 1998, the following tax categories generated the
following respective revenue percentages of the State's $5,401.2 million
total gross receipts: individual income taxes represented 56% of gross
fiscal year 1998 receipts; sales, use and excise taxes represented 30.4%
of gross fiscal year 1998 receipts; and corporate income taxes
represented 4.9% of gross fiscal year 1998 receipts. The percentages of
General Fund revenue generated by type of tax for fiscal year 1999 are
not expected to be significantly different from fiscal year 1998
percentages, with the exception of a one time estate tax payment in 1998
totally $109.6 million.
State Debt. Under its constitution, the State of Colorado is not
permitted to issue general obligation bonds secured by the full faith
and credit of the State. However, certain agencies and instrumentalities
of the State are authorized to issue bonds secured by revenues from
specific projects and activities. The State enters into certain lease
transactions which are subject to annual renewal at the option of the
State. In addition, the State is authorized to issue short-term revenue
anticipation notes. Local governmental units in the State are also
authorized to incur indebtedness. The major source of financing for such
local government indebtedness is an ad valorem property tax. In
addition, in order to finance public projects, local governments in the
State can issue revenue bonds payable from the revenues of a utility or
enterprise or from the proceeds of an excise tax, or assessment bonds
payable from special assessments. Colorado local governments can also
finance public projects through leases which are subject to annual
appropriation at the option of the local government. Local governments
in Colorado also issue tax anticipation notes. The Amendment requires
prior voter approval for the creation of any multiple fiscal year debt
or other financial obligation whatsoever, except for refundings at a
lower rate or obligations of an enterprise.
Economic conditions in the State may have continuing effects on other
governmental units within the State (including issuers of the Bonds in
the Colorado Trust), which, to varying degrees, have also experienced
reduced revenues as a result of recessionary conditions and other factors.
Colorado State Taxation. For a discussion of the Federal tax status of
income earned on Colorado Trust Units, see "Tax Status."
The assets of the Colorado Trust will consist of interest-bearing
obligations issued by or on behalf of the State of Colorado ("Colorado")
or counties, municipalities, authorities or political subdivisions
thereof (the "Colorado Bonds") the interest on which is expected to
qualify as exempt from Colorado income taxes.
Neither the Sponsor nor its counsel has independently examined the Bonds
to be deposited in and held in the Colorado Trust. However, although
Chapman and Cutler expresses no opinion with respect to the issuance of
the Bonds, in rendering its opinion expressed herein, it has assumed
that: (i) the Bonds were validly issued; (ii) the interest thereon is
excludable from gross income for Federal income tax purposes; and (iii)
interest on the Bonds, if received directly by a Unit holder, would be
exempt from the income tax imposed by the State of Colorado that is
applicable to individuals and corporations (the "State Income Tax").
This opinion does not address the taxation of persons other than full
time residents of Colorado.
We have assumed that, 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, we have assumed
that, with respect to the Colorado Bonds, bond counsel to the issuing
authorities rendered opinions that the interest on the Colorado Bonds is
exempt from the Colorado Income Tax. Neither the Sponsor nor its counsel
has made any review for the Colorado Trust of the proceedings relating
to the issuance of the Bonds or of the bases for the opinions rendered
in connection therewith.
In the opinion of Chapman and Cutler, counsel to the Sponsor, under
existing Colorado law as of the date of this Prospectus and based upon
the assumptions set forth above:
1. Because Colorado income tax law is based upon the Federal law, the
Colorado Trust is not an association taxable as a corporation for
purposes of Colorado income taxation.
2. With respect to Colorado Unit holders, in view of the relationship
between Federal and Colorado tax computations described above:
(i) Each Colorado Unit holder will be treated as owning a pro rata
share of each asset of the Colorado Trust for Colorado income tax
purposes in the proportion that the number of Units of such Trust held
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by the Unit holder bears to the total number of outstanding Units of the
Colorado Trust, and the income of the Colorado Trust will therefore be
treated as the income of each Colorado Unit holder under Colorado law in
the proportion described and an item of income of the Colorado Trust
will have the same character in the hands of a Colorado Unit holder as
it would have in the hands of the Trustee;
(ii) Interest on Bonds that would not be includable in income for
Colorado income tax purposes when paid directly to a Colorado Unit
holder will be exempt from Colorado income taxation when received by the
Colorado Trust and attributed to such Colorado Unit holder and when
distributed to such Colorado Unit holder;
(iii) Any proceeds paid under individual policies obtained by issuers
of Bonds in the Colorado Trust which represent maturing interest on
defaulted Bonds held by the Trustee will be excludable from Colorado
adjusted gross income if, and to the same extent as, such interest is so
excludable for Federal income tax purposes if paid in the normal course
by the issuer notwithstanding that the source of payment is from
insurance proceeds 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;
(iv) Each Colorado Unit holder will realize taxable gain or loss when
the Colorado Trust disposes of a Bond (whether by sale, exchange,
redemption, or payment at maturity) or when the Colorado Unit holder
redeems or sells Units at a price that differs from original cost as
adjusted for amortization of bond discount or premium and other basis
adjustments (including any basis reduction that may be required to
reflect a Colorado Unit holder's share of interest, if any, accruing on
Bonds during the interval between the Colorado Unit holder's settlement
date and the date such Bonds are delivered to the Colorado Trust, if
later);
(v) Tax basis reduction requirements relating to amortization of
bond premium may, under some circumstances, result in Colorado Unit
holders realizing taxable gain when their Units are sold or redeemed for
an amount equal to or less than their original cost; and
(vi) If interest on indebtedness incurred or continued by a Colorado
Unit holder to purchase Units in the Colorado Trust is not deductible
for Federal income tax purposes, it also will be non-deductible for
Colorado income tax purposes.
Unit holders should be aware that all tax-exempt interest, including
their share of interest on the Bonds paid to the Colorado Trust, is
taken into account for purposes of determining eligibility for the
Colorado Property Tax/Rent/Heat Rebate.
Chapman and Cutler has expressed no opinion with respect to taxation
under any other provision of Colorado law. Ownership of the Units may
result in collateral Colorado tax consequences to certain taxpayers.
Prospective investors should consult with their tax advisors as to the
applicability of any such collateral consequences.
Risk Factors Specific to Minnesota. The State of Minnesota economy is
one of the strongest and most diverse in the nation, exhibiting a
balance of industries and solid expansion. Rapidly growing industries
including business services, motion pictures and air transportation, as
well as continued expansion in the state's more traditional industries,
have contributed to this performance.
Minnesota's economy continued to outperform national averages during
1999. Overall payroll employment increased in the late 1990's to a total
over 2.6 million jobs. High technology industries, including printing
and publishing, health and medical devices, and computer components and
software are flourishing. During the 1990s, Minnesota's FIRE sector has
grown approximately six times faster than the national average.
Agriculture is another important factor of the Minnesota economy. Among
the state's most important products are sugar beets, soybeans, corn,
wheat, oats, peas, turkeys and cheese. During 1998, reduced Asian demand
and good harvests sent farm prices below the break-even point for many
crop and livestock farmers, causing farm income for Minnesota grain
producers to hit the lowest levels since the mid-1980s.
The annual unemployment rate in Minnesota has been below the national
rate every year since 1985. The state's average unemployment rate for
1999 was 2.8% up from 2.4% a year earlier, but resting well below the
U.S. rate of 4.2%. In conjunction with its low unemployment rate,
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Minnesota boasts the highest labor participation rate (75%) in the
nation. Accordingly, investors should note that future economic growth
may be hampered by shortages in skilled workers.
Minnesota's per capita income growth has also outpaced the nation's
during the 1990s. While population has been stable in 1999 with 1%
growth (4.77 million), personal income has risen rapidly. The state has
had good gains in per capita personal income in the last few years.
Minnesota's per capita personal income level is now $26,295, almost 104%
of the U.S. rate ($25,298).
Wage and salary income growth, however, is projected to lag behind the
national average rate as states outside the Midwest also begin to feel
labor market pressures and part-time workers elsewhere increase their
hours to, or beyond, the levels they desire.
Revenues and Expenditures. Minnesota operates on a two-year budget cycle
(a biennium). The 2000-2001 biennium begins on July 1, 2000. The general
fund budget adopted by the Legislature for the 2000-01 biennium is based
on total projected revenues of $24.620 billion. Of this amount, $1.518
billion is brought forward from the previous biennium and $23.102
billion is current revenue. This is a 10.8 percent increase over the
projections for the 1998-99 budget. The ending balance for FY 2000-2001
is projected to be $130 million.
On May 8, 1998, Minnesota settled its lawsuit with the tobacco
industry, resulting in estimated revenues to the state of $6.1 billion
over the next 25 years. A small portion ($202 million) of the settlement
has been set aside by the courts for specific purposes, but the balance
is to be deposited into the state's general fund as non-dedicated
revenues. The payments have the following components: (1) Annual
payments to the state's general reserve fund start with a $114.8 million
deposit in FY 2000. This amount increases annually, will reach $204
million during FY 2004, and will continue in perpetuity; and (2) One-
time settlement payments begin in FY 1999 and will end in FY 2003. Those
payments, totaling $1.3 billion, will be $461 million during FY 1999,
$242 million during FY 2001-03, and $121 million in FY 2003.
Debt Management. Minnesota Statutes, Section 16A.641 provides for an
annual appropriation for transfer to the Debt Service Fund. The amount
of the appropriation is to be such that, when combined with the balance
on hand in the Debt Service Fund on December 1 of each year for state
bonds, it will be sufficient to pay all general obligation bond
principal and interest due and to become due through July 1 in the
second ensuing year. If the amount appropriated is insufficient when
combined with the balance on hand in the Debt Service Fund, the state
constitution requires the state auditor to levy a statewide property tax
to cover the deficiency. No such property tax has been levied since 1969
when the law was enacted requiring the appropriation.
Ratings. Fitch IBCA, Inc. (formerly known as Fitch Investors Service,
L.P.) rates State of Minnesota general obligation bonds as AAA. Moody's
Investor Services rates Minnesota's general obligation bonds AAA. In
August 1997, Standard & Poor's raised the state's general obligation
bond rating from AA+ to AAA.
Minnesota State Taxation. For a discussion of the Federal tax status of
income earned on Minnesota Trust Units, see "Tax Status."
Counsel to the Minnesota Trust understands that the Minnesota Trust
would only have income consisting of (i) interest from bonds issued by
the State of Minnesota and its political and governmental subdivisions,
municipalities and governmental agencies and instrumentalities (the
"Minnesota Bonds") and bonds issued by possessions of the United States
(the "Possession Bonds" and, with the Minnesota Bonds, the "Bonds")
which would be exempt from Federal and Minnesota income taxation when
paid directly to an individual, trust or estate, (ii) gain on the
disposition of such Bonds and (iii) proceeds paid under certain
insurance policies issued to the issuers of the Bonds which represent
maturing interest or principal payments on defaulted Bonds held by the
Trustee.
Neither the Sponsor nor its counsel has independently examined the Bonds
to be deposited in and held in the Trust. However, although no opinion
is expressed herein regarding such matters, it is assumed that: (i) the
Bonds were validly issued, (ii) the interest thereon is excludable from
gross income for Federal income tax purposes and (iii) the interest
thereon is exempt from the income tax imposed by Minnesota that is
applicable to individuals, trusts and estates (the "Minnesota Income
Tax"). It should be noted that interest on the Minnesota Bonds is
subject to tax in the case of corporations subject to the Minnesota
Corporate Franchise Tax or the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax and is
a factor in the computation of the Minimum Fee applicable to financial
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institutions; no opinion is expressed with respect to the treatment of
interest on the Possession Bonds for purposes of such taxes. The opinion
set forth below does not address the taxation of persons other than full
time residents of Minnesota.
We have assumed that, 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, we have assumed
that, with respect to the Minnesota Bonds, bond counsel to the issuing
authorities rendered opinions that the interest on the Minnesota Bonds
is exempt from the Minnesota Income Tax and, with respect to the
Possession Bonds, bond counsel to the issuing authorities rendered
opinions that the Possession Bonds and the interest thereon is exempt
from all state and local income taxation. Neither the Sponsor nor its
counsel has made any review for the Minnesota Trust of the proceedings
relating to the issuance of the Bonds or of the bases for the opinions
rendered in connection therewith.
Although Minnesota state law provides that interest on Minnesota Bonds
is exempt from Minnesota state income taxation, the Minnesota state
legislature has enacted a statement of intent that interest on Minnesota
Bonds should be subject to Minnesota state income taxation if it is
judicially determined that the exemption discriminates against
interstate commerce, effective for the calendar year in which such a
decision becomes final. It cannot be predicted whether a court would
render such a decision or whether, as a result thereof, interest on
Minnesota Bonds and therefore distributions by the Minnesota Trust would
become subject to Minnesota state income taxation.
In the opinion of Chapman and Cutler, counsel to the Sponsor, under
existing Minnesota law as of the date of this Prospectus and based upon
the assumptions set forth above:
1. The Minnesota Trust is not an association taxable as a corporation
and each Unit holder of the Minnesota Trust will be treated as the owner
of a pro rata portion of the Minnesota Trust, and the income of such
portion of the Minnesota Trust will therefore be treated as the income
of the Unit holder for Minnesota Income Tax purposes;
2. Income on the Bonds, excludable from Minnesota taxable income for
purposes of the Minnesota Income Tax when received by the Minnesota
Trust, and which would be excludable from Minnesota taxable income for
purposes of the Minnesota Income Tax if received directly by a Unit
holder, will be excludable from Minnesota taxable income for purposes of
the Minnesota Income Tax when received by the Minnesota Trust and
distributed to such Unit holder;
3. To the extent that interest on certain Bonds (except with respect
to Possession Bonds, as to which no opinion is expressed), if any, is
includable in the computation of "alternative minimum taxable income"
for Federal income tax purposes, such interest will also be includable
in the computation of "alternative minimum taxable income" for purposes
of the Minnesota Alternative Minimum Tax imposed on individuals, estates
and trusts;
4. Each Unit holder of the Minnesota Trust will recognize gain or loss
for Minnesota Income Tax purposes if the Trustee disposes of a Bond
(whether by redemption, sale or otherwise) or if the Unit holder redeems
or sells Units of the Minnesota Trust to the extent that such a
transaction results in a recognized gain or loss to such Unit holder for
Federal income tax purposes;
5. Tax basis reduction requirements relating to amortization of bond
premium may, under some circumstances, result in Unit holders realizing
taxable gain for Minnesota Income Tax purposes when their Units are sold
or redeemed for an amount equal to or less than their original cost;
6. Proceeds, if any, paid under individual insurance policies obtained
by issuers of Bonds which represent maturing interest on defaulted
obligations held by the Trustee will be excludable from Minnesota net
income if, and to the same extent as, such interest would have been so
excludable from Minnesota net income if paid in the normal course by the
issuer of the defaulted obligation 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; and
7. To the extent that interest derived from the Minnesota Trust by a
Unit holder with respect to any Possession Bonds is excludable from
gross income for Federal income tax purposes and is exempt from state
and local taxation pursuant to Federal law when received by the
Minnesota Trust, such interest will not be subject to the Minnesota
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Income Tax when distributed by the Minnesota Trust and received by the
Unit holders. As noted above, we have expressed no opinion as to the
treatment of interest on the Possession Bonds for purposes of the
Minnesota Corporate Franchise Tax or the Alternative Minimum Tax or
whether it is a factor in the computation of the Minimum Fee applicable
to financial institutions. Although a Federal statute currently provides
that bonds issued by the Government of Puerto Rico, or by its authority,
are exempt from all state and local taxation, the Supreme Court of
Minnesota has held that interest earned on bonds issued by the
Government of Puerto Rico may be included in taxable net income for
purposes of computing the Minnesota bank excise tax. The State of
Minnesota could apply the same reasoning in determining whether interest
on the Possession Bonds is subject to the taxes listed above on which we
express no opinion.
Chapman and Cutler has not examined any of the Bonds to be deposited and
held in the Minnesota Trust or the proceedings for the issuance thereof
or the opinions of bond counsel with respect thereto, and therefore
express no opinions as to the exemption from State income taxes of
interest on the Bonds if received directly by a Unit holder. Chapman and
Cutler has expressed no opinion with respect to taxation under any other
provision of Minnesota law. Ownership of the Units may result in
collateral Minnesota tax consequences to certain taxpayers. Prospective
investors should consult their tax advisors as to the applicability of
any such collateral consequences. We have assumed that, 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, we have assumed that, with respect to the
Minnesota Bonds, bond counsel to the issuing authorities rendered
opinions that the interest on the Minnesota Bonds is exempt from the
Minnesota Income Tax and, with respect to the Possession Bonds, bond
counsel to the issuing authorities rendered opinions that the Possession
Bonds and the interest thereon is exempt from all state and local income
taxation. Neither the Sponsor nor its counsel has made any review for
the Minnesota Trust of the proceedings relating to the issuance of the
Bonds or of the bases for the opinions rendered in connection therewith.
Risk Factors Specific to New Mexico. The following brief summary
regarding the economy of New Mexico is based upon information drawn from
publicly available sources and is included for the purpose of providing
the information about general economic conditions that may or may not
affect issuers of the New Mexico Bonds. The Sponsor has not
independently verified any of the information contained in such publicly
available documents.
Economic Outlook. New Mexico's economy in 1998 struggled to maintain the
modest job and income growth rates recorded in 1996 and 1997. New Mexico
has been affected by the troubles of the Asian economies; as a
consequence, economic growth has slowed considerably, shaving off about
one percent of the state's growth rate in 1998. However, the state
should see moderately strong income growth during 1999, while
nonagricultural employment growth should average 2% during 1999. Current
dollar personal income should increase by a moderately strong 5% in 1999
and 2000. Personal income, adjusted for inflation, should increase by
2.5% as should employment growth by 2000. Manufacturing employment
should increase by 1.5% and may increase during 2000. Construction
employment is expected to remain more or less flat.
New Mexico economic growth has slowed. Nonagricultural employment growth
was only 1.3% in from February 1998 to February 1999, a loss of .1% from
the 1.8% growth in 1997, and .9% below the national average. This is a
significant slow down following growth rates of 3.8% in 1995, 5.0% in
1994 and 4.1% in 1993. Causes for the slowdown can be traced to
developments in several sectors of the economy, including the Asian
"flu." After an increase of 6.0% in 1995, construction employment
declined 3.2% in 1996 and 1.2% in 1997, but has rebounded slightly with
an increase of 2.2% for the period of February 1998 to February 1999.
This increase in construction employment, though positive, is well below
the 5.8% growth for the nation and the 11.4% increase seen by neighbor-
state Arizona. The finance, insurance and real estate sector lost 0.3%
of its jobs during 1997, but it too saw a slight increase of 1.6% for
the February 1998-1999 period. New Mexico's manufacturing suffered the
largest decreases in the country during the February 1998-1999 period,
with a 4.6% drop in employment. In the trade sector, the State saw
slight growth of 1.8%. Finally, New Mexico has seen a loss of government
jobs, as during the period of February 1998-1999, the State lost 0.7% of
its government jobs. In all of the above categories, New Mexico fell in
the bottom quarter of all states.
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In 1997, employment in services increased by 2.6% and continued its
growth during the February 1998-1999 period with a 4.6% increase.
According to the New Mexico Department of Labor, service occupations
will continue to experience the highest growth rates through 2006, with
food service and preparation occupations accounting for almost half of
all new jobs in this sector.
In comparison to other states, New Mexico continues to rank low in terms
of per capita personal income, despite rapid growth in this area. The
rapid growth of the State's population, at 14.2% from 1990-97 compared
to only 7.6% for the nation, has had a negative impact on per capita
personal income. New Mexico's 1996 per capita personal income of $18,814
was approximately 77% of the national figure ($24,436), and the State
ranked 49th out of the fifty states and the District of Columbia. During
1997, per capita personal income in the State climbed by 4.1% to
$19,587, moving New Mexico to a 48th place ranking. However, this gain
is substantially lower than the increases in the 6.0% to 8.5% range from
1993 to 1995. The national growth rate in total personal income during
1997 was 5.7%. The 1998 personal income numbers did not change much for
the State, as it saw only a 3.7% increase.
After remaining stable at 6.3% in 1994 and 1995, New Mexico's
unemployment rate was a very high 8.1% in 1996. During 1997, however,
the State's unemployment rate averaged 6.2%. In comparison, the average
national unemployment rate during 1997 was 4.9%. In March 1998, New
Mexico's unemployment rate was recorded at 6.4%, the third highest in
the nation. The unemployment rate for the year ending 1998 was 6.2%,
where it has remained through June 1999. The national average for the
year ending 1998 was 4.5%, though it has been slightly lower at 4.3%
through June 1999.
Revenues and Expenditures. The State derives the bulk of its recurring
General Fund revenues from five major sources: general and selective
sales taxes, income taxes, the emergency school tax on oil and gas
production, rents and royalties from State and federal land, and
interest earnings from its two Permanent Funds. Effective July 1, 1981,
the Legislature abolished all property taxes for State operating purposes.
For the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1998, recurring revenue totaled
$3.158 billion, an increase of 6.5% over the previous fiscal year. Total
General Fund Revenue was $3.206 billion, up 6.0% from fiscal year 1997.
Preliminary results for fiscal year 1999 show recurring appropriations
at $3.182 billion, up 0.8% from the previous fiscal year. Nonrecurring
appropriations for fiscal year 1998 were $51.8 million, and are
estimated at $46.5 million for fiscal year 1998. The net transfer to the
operating reserve was $145.2 million.
The 1996 legislature also established the risk reserve fund within the
general fund. General fund balances including the risk reserve fund are
projected to total $377.9 million. Without the risk reserve, balances
would be $237.4 million. The fiscal year 1998 balance in the operating
reserve was $225.3 million, or 7.0% of fiscal year 1998 total revenue.
Disaster allotments from the appropriation contingency fund totaled $3.9
million, and the ending balance in the appropriation contingency fund is
$6.9 million for 1998 and is expected to be around $3.6 million in 1999.
Debt Administration. The principal sources of funding for capital
projects by the State are surplus general fund balances, general
obligation bonds, and Severance Tax Bonds. The 1994 Legislature
authorized the largest capital program in the State's history, $383
million. The Executive Capital outlay recommendation for the 1998
session totals $265.9 million. These authorizations fund a broad range
of State and local capital needs for various public school and higher
education acquisitions as well as correction facilities, museum and
cultural facilities, health facilities, State building repairs, water
rights, wastewater and water systems, State parks, local roads, and
senior citizens facilities projects.
General Obligation Bonds. General obligation bonds of the State are
issued and the proceeds thereof appropriated to various purposes
pursuant to an act of the Legislature of the State. The State
Constitution requires that any law which authorizes general obligation
debt of the State shall provide for an annual tax levy sufficient to pay
the interest and to provide a sinking fund to pay the principal of the
debts. General obligation bonds are general obligations of the State for
the payment of which the full faith and credit of the State are pledged.
The general obligation bonds are payable from "ad valorem" taxes levied
without limit as to rate or amount on all property in the State subject
to taxation for State purposes. As of June 30, 1999, the total amount
outstanding on General Obligation Bonds was $188,440,106.
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Severance Tax Bonds. Severance Tax Bonds are not general obligations of
the State and the State is prohibited by law from using the proceeds of
property taxes as a source of payment of revenue bonds, including
Severance Tax Bonds. The State Treasurer keeps separate accounts for all
money collected as Severance Taxes, and is directed by State statute to
pay Severance Tax Bonds from monies on deposit in the Bonding Fund. For
the fiscal year ended June 30, 1998, the total amount outstanding on
Severance Tax Bonds was $376,888,806.
Severance taxes have been collected by the State since the adoption of
the Severance Tax Act in 1937. Since 1959, certain severance tax
receipts and certain other monies determined by the Legislature have
been deposited into the Bonding Fund and used, in part, to retire bond
issues which have funded a variety of capital improvements in the State.
The main minerals extracted from the State which contribute the largest
portion of Severance Tax revenues are natural gas, oil and coal.
Severance tax collections totaled $183.9 million in fiscal year 1998 and
are projected at $139.4 million for 1998.
Bond Ratings. Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and Standard & Poor's
Ratings Services have assigned the bond ratings of "Aa1" and "AA+,"
respectively, to State of New Mexico general obligation bonds.
New Mexico State Taxation. For a discussion of the Federal tax status of
income earned on New Mexico Trust Units, see "Tax Status."
The assets of the New Mexico Trust will consist of interest-bearing
obligations issued by or on behalf of the State of New Mexico ("New
Mexico") or counties, municipalities, authorities or political
subdivisions thereof (the "New Mexico Bonds"), and by or on behalf of
the government of Puerto Rico, the government of the Guam, or the
government of the Virgin Islands (collectively the "Possession Bonds")
(collectively the New Mexico Bonds and the Possession Bonds shall be
referred to herein as the "Bonds") the interest on which is expected to
qualify as exempt from New Mexico income taxes.
Neither the Sponsor nor its counsel have independently examined the
Bonds to be deposited in and held in the New Mexico Trust. However,
although no opinion is expressed herein regarding such matter, it is
assumed that: (i) the Bonds were validly issued, (ii) the interest
thereon is excludable from gross income for Federal income tax purposes
and (iii) interest on the Bonds, if received directly by a Unit holder,
would be exempt from the New Mexico income taxes applicable to
individuals and corporation (collectively, the "New Mexico State Income
Tax"). 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 the Bonds,
bond counsel to the issuing authorities rendered opinions as to the
exemption of interest from the New Mexico State Income Tax. Neither the
Sponsor nor its counsel has made any review for the New Mexico Trust of
the proceedings relating to the issuance of the Bonds or of the bases
for the opinions rendered in connection therewith. The opinion set forth
below does not address the taxation of persons other than full time
residents of New Mexico.
In the opinion of Chapman and Cutler, counsel to the Sponsor, under
existing New Mexico law as of the date of this Prospectus and based upon
the assumptions set forth above:
1. The New Mexico Trust will not be subject to tax under the New
Mexico State Income Tax.
2. Interest on the Bonds which is exempt from the New Mexico State
Income Tax when received by the New Mexico Trust, and which would be
exempt from the New Mexico State Income Tax if received directly by a
Unit holder, will retain its status as exempt from such tax when
received by the New Mexico Trust and distributed to such Unit holder
provided that the New Mexico Trust complies with the reporting
requirements contained in the New Mexico State Income Tax Regulations.
3. To the extent that interest income derived from the New Mexico
Trust by a Unit holder with respect to Possession Bonds is exempt from
state taxes pursuant to 48 U.S.C. Section 745, 48 U.S.C. Section 1423a
or 48 U.S.C. Section 1403, such interest income will not be subject to
New Mexico State Income Tax.
4. Each Unit holder will recognize gain or loss for New Mexico State
Income Tax purposes if the Trustee disposes of a bond (whether by
redemption, sale or otherwise) or if the Unit holder redeems or sells
Units of the New Mexico Trust to the extent that such a transaction
results in a recognized gain or loss to such Unit holder for Federal
income tax purposes.
5. The New Mexico State Income Tax does not permit a deduction of
interest paid on indebtedness or other expenses incurred (or continued)
in connection with the purchase or carrying of Units in the New Mexico
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Trust to the extent that interest income related to the ownership of
Units is exempt from the New Mexico State Income Tax.
Chapman and Cutler has expressed no opinion with respect to taxation
under any other provisions of New Mexico law. Prospective investors
should consult their tax advisors regarding collateral tax consequences
under New Mexico law relating to the ownership of the Units, including,
but not limited to, the inclusion of income attributable to ownership of
the Units in "modified gross income" for the purposes of determining
eligibility for and the amount of the low income comprehensive tax
rebate, the child day care credit, and the elderly taxpayers' property
tax rebate and the applicability of other New Mexico taxes, such as the
New Mexico estate tax. We have assumed that 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, we
have assumed that, with respect to the New Mexico Bonds, bond counsel to
the issuing authorities rendered opinions as to the exemption of
interest from the New Mexico Income Tax and, with respect to the
Possession Bonds, bond counsel to the issuing authorities rendered
opinions as to the exemption from all state and local income taxation of
the Possession Bonds and the interest thereon. Neither the Sponsor nor
its counsel has made any review for the New Mexico Trust of the
proceedings relating to the issuance of the Bonds or of the bases for
the opinions rendered in connection therewith.
Risk Factors Specific to Oregon. Due to a shift in from reliance on the
timber industry to the high technology industry and the effect of the
Asian financial crisis, Oregon's economy is growing but at a slower rate
than previous years.
Oregon unemployment decreased to 5.6% during 1998, down from 5.8% in
1997 but remains above the national average of 4.5%. The total
population of the state is expected to reach 3.4 million by 2000, a 4.2%
increase over the 3.26 million estimate in 1998.
Manufacturing job growth slowed in the second half of 1997 and has
continued to remain slow since then. Manufacturing is expected to grow
0.9% in 2000 and 1.5% in 2001. The non-manufacturing sector has grown
more rapidly than the manufacturing sector and was estimated to provide
over 1.3 million jobs in 1998. It is expected that jobs in this sector
will increase 2.3% in 2000 and 2.2% in 2001.
The service-producing sectors recorded solid gains in the last quarter
of 1999. Non-health services added 5,400 jobs for an 8.2% increase. The
strongest growth was in business services and engineering and management
services. The service sector should see annual job growth of 3.4% in
2000 and 3.0% in 2001.
Oregon's preliminary per capita personal income figures for 1998 confirm
the state's strong economic performance. Overall, personal income rose
3.6% in 1998, as compared to the national figure of 4.7%.
The Oregon Office of Economic Analysis expects Oregon's economy to
outperform the nation.
Oregon's job growth is projected to increase from 1.7% in 1999 to 2.1%
in 2000 and 2001. Personal income increased 5.8% in 1998 and 5% in 1999.
It is expected to grow by 6.0% in 2000 and 5.9 in 2001. Wage and salary
income is expected to grow 6.7% in 2000 and 2001.
Ballot Measure 50, passed by Oregon voters in May of 1997, limits the
taxes a property owner must pay. It limits taxes on each property by
rolling back the 1997-98 assessed value of each property to 90% of its
1995-96 value. The measure also limits future growth on taxable value to
3% a year, with exceptions for items such as new construction,
remodeling, subdivisions, and rezoning. It establishes permanent tax
rates for Oregon's local taxing districts, yet allows voters to approve
new, short-term option levies outside the permanent rate limit if
approved by a majority of a 50% voter turnout.
Actual General Fund revenue for the 1995-97 biennium was $7,731.58
million. The Office of Economic Analysis projects General Fund revenue
to be $8,573.2 million for the 1997-99 biennium. This is an increase of
$69.1 million compared to the March 1998 forecast. The June 1997-99
revenue projection is $348.1 million higher than the 1997 close of
legislative session (COS) forecast. The beginning balance is estimated
to be $794.2 million. The 1997-99 total General Fund resource estimate
is $9,367.4 million.
A surplus kicker refund credit is projected for personal income
taxpayers. If the current forecast holds, a refund of $356.2 million
will be paid to taxpayers in the fall of 1999. No corporate kicker
credit is forecast.
General Fund revenue is projected to be $10,013.4 million for the 1999-
2001 biennium and $11,135.2 million for the 2001-003 biennium (an
increase of 11.2% over 1999-2001). As of June 30, 1998, total
outstanding general obligation bonds was $2.96 billion. The debt service
requirements, including interest of approximately $2.1 billion, as of
June 30, 1998, was $5.17 billion.
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All outstanding general obligation bonds of the State of Oregon are
rated AA by Standard & Poor's, Aa2 by Moody's, and AA by Fitch. Any
explanation concerning the significance of such ratings must be obtained
from the rating agencies. There is no assurance that any ratings will
continue for any period of time or that they will not be revised or
withdrawn.
The foregoing information constitutes only a brief summary of some of
the financial difficulties which may impact certain issuers of Bonds and
does not purport to be a complete or exhaustive description of all
adverse conditions to which the issuers in the Oregon Trust are subject.
Additionally, many factors including national economic, social and
environmental policies and conditions, which are not within the control
of the issuers of Bonds, could affect or could have an adverse impact on
the financial condition of the State and various agencies and political
subdivisions located in the State. The Sponsor is unable to predict
whether or to what extent such factors or other factors may affect the
issuers of Bonds, the market value or marketability of the Bonds or the
ability of the respective issuers of the Bonds acquired by the Oregon
Trust to pay interest on or principal of the Bonds.
Oregon State Taxation. For a discussion of the Federal tax status of
income earned on Oregon Trust Units, see "Tax Status."
The assets of the Oregon Trust will consist of interest-bearing
obligations issued by or on behalf of the State of Oregon (the "State")
or counties, municipalities, authorities or political subdivisions
thereof (the "Oregon Bonds") or by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam
and the United States Virgin Islands (the "Possession Bonds")
(collectively, the "Bonds"). Neither the Sponsor nor its counsel have
independently examined the Bonds to be deposited in and held in the
Oregon Trust. Although no opinion is expressed herein regarding such
matters, it is assumed that: (i) the Bonds were validly issued; (ii) the
interest thereon is excludable from gross income for Federal income tax
purposes; and (iii) interest on the Bonds, if received directly by an
Oregon Unit holder, would be exempt from the Oregon income tax
applicable to individuals (the "Oregon Personal Income Tax").
In the opinion of Chapman and Cutler, counsel to the Sponsor, under
existing Oregon law as of the date of this Prospectus and based on the
assumptions set forth above:
1. The Oregon Trust is not an association taxable as a corporation and
based upon an administrative rule of the Oregon State Department of
Revenue, each Oregon Unit holder of the Oregon Trust will be essentially
treated as the owner of a pro rata portion of the Oregon Trust and the
income of such portion of the Oregon Trust will be treated as the income
of the Oregon Unit holder for Oregon Personal Income Tax purposes;
2. Interest on the Bonds which is exempt from the Oregon Personal
Income Tax when received by the Oregon Trust, and which would be exempt
from the Oregon Personal Income Tax if received directly by an Oregon
Unit holder, will retain its status as exempt from such tax when
received by the Oregon Trust and distributed to an Oregon Unit holder;
3. To the extent that interest derived from the Oregon Trust by an
Oregon Unit holder with respect to the Possession Bonds is excludable
from gross income for Federal income tax purposes pursuant to 48 U.S.C.
Section 745, 48 U.S.C. Section 1423a and 48 U.S.C. Section 1403, such
interest will not be subject to the Oregon Personal Income Tax;
4. Each Oregon Unit holder of the Oregon Trust will recognize gain or
loss for Oregon Personal Income Tax purposes if the Trustee disposes of
a bond (whether by redemption, sale or otherwise) or if the Oregon Unit
holder redeems or sells Units of the Oregon Trust to the extent that
such a transaction results in a recognized gain or loss to such Oregon
Unit holder for Federal income tax purposes; and
5. The Oregon Personal Income Tax does not permit a deduction of
interest paid or incurred on indebtedness incurred or continued to
purchase or carry Units in the Oregon Trust, the interest on which is
exempt from such Tax.
Chapman and Cutler has expressed no opinion with respect to taxation
under any other provision of Oregon law. Ownership of the Units may
result in collateral Oregon tax consequences to certain taxpayers.
Prospective investors should consult their tax advisors as to the
applicability of any such collateral consequences.
Chapman and Cutler has not examined any of the Bonds to be deposited and
held in the Oregon Trust or the proceedings for the issuance thereof or
the opinions of bond counsel with respect thereto and therefore it
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expresses no opinion as to the exemption from the Oregon Personal Income
Tax of interest on the Bonds if received directly by an Oregon Unit
holder. In addition, prospective purchasers subject to the Oregon
corporate income tax should be advised that for purposes of the Oregon
Corporate Income (Excise) Tax, interest on the Bonds received by the
Oregon Trust and distributed to an Oregon Unit holder subject to such
tax will be added to the corporate Oregon Unit holder's Federal taxable
income and therefore will be taxable. No opinion is expressed regarding
the Oregon taxation of foreign or domestic insurance companies. We have
assumed that 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, we have assumed that, with
respect to the Oregon Bonds, bond counsel to the issuing authorities
rendered opinions as to the exemption of interest from the Oregon Income
Tax and, with respect to the Possession Bonds, bond counsel to the
issuing authorities rendered opinions as to the exemption from all state
and local income taxation of the Possession Bonds and the interest
thereon. Neither the Sponsor nor its counsel has made any review for the
Oregon Trust of the proceedings relating to the issuance of the Bonds or
of the bases for the opinions rendered in connection therewith.
Risk Factors Specific to Pennsylvania. Generally. The Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania historically has been identified as a heavy industry state,
although that reputation has been changing as the industrial composition
of the Commonwealth's economy continues to diversity unto the service
sector, including trade, medical and health services, education and
financial institutions. Pennsylvania's agricultural industries are also
an important component of the Commonwealth's economic structure,
particularly in crop and livestock products as well as agribusiness and
food related industries. The Commonwealth continues to enjoy its longest
period of economic growth and most of its sectors have created new jobs
with unemployment rates comparable to the national average.
Pennsylvania's economy is projected to continue its expansion during
2000. Consumer spending, supported by continued gains in income, will
help sustain economic growth but at lower levels than in recent years
due to continued losses in durable and nondurable manufacturing.
State Government. The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
permits the incurrence of debt, without approval of the electorate, for
capital projects specifically authorized in a capital budget. In
addition to constitutionally authorized capital project debt, the
Commonwealth may incur debt for electorate approved programs, such as
economic revitalization, land and water development, and water
facilities restoration; and for special purposes approved by the General
Assembly, such as disaster relief. Further, the Commonwealth further
issues tax anticipation notes ("TANS") to meet operating cash needs
during certain months of the fiscal year.
The Governor has proposed a General Fund Budget for 2000-01 that
strengthens public education, emphasizes and encourages job creation and
business development, protects the environment, returns money to
taxpayers and promotes personal self-sufficiency. The proposed 2000-01
General Fund Budget is $19.7 billion, an increase of $339 million, or
2.1 percent. Furthermore, $643.5 million tax reductions and tax rebates
are proposed in 2000-01 to help families and to stimulate job creation
and retention. This is the largest proposed tax cut in Pennsylvania
history. With the transfer at the end of 2000-01, the reserve balance in
the Commonwealth's Rainy Day Fund will exceed $1.1 billion, nearly
seventeen times the balance in 1994-95.
Philadelphia. The City of Philadelphia ("Philadelphia") is the largest
city in the Commonwealth, with an estimated 1998 population of 1.43
million according to the U.S. Bureau of the Census, ranking 6th in
metropolitan areas of the U.S. Philadelphia functions both as a first
class city and county for the purpose of administering various
governmental programs. Legislation providing for the establishment of
the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority ("PICA") to
assist first class cities in remedying fiscal emergencies was enacted by
the General Assembly and approved by the Governor in June 1991. At this
time, Philadelphia is operating under a five-year fiscal plan approved
by PICA on April 30, 1996.
Ratings. All outstanding general obligation bonds of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania are rated AA by Standard & Poor's, Aa3 by Moody's, and AA
by Fitch. Standard & Poor's rating on City of Philadelphia general
obligation bonds is BBB, and Moody's rating is Baa2. Any explanation
concerning the significance of such ratings must be obtained from the
rating agencies. There is no assurance that any ratings will continue
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for any period of time or that they will not be revised or withdrawn.
Risk Factors. It should be noted that the creditworthiness of
obligations issued by local Pennsylvania issuers may be unrelated to the
creditworthiness of obligations issued by the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, and there is no obligation on the part of the Commonwealth
to make payment on such local obligations in the event of default.
Pennsylvania State Taxation. For a discussion of the Federal tax status
of income earned on Pennsylvania Trust Units, see "Tax Status."
We have examined certain laws of the State of Pennsylvania (the "State")
to determine their applicability to the Pennsylvania Trust (the
"Pennsylvania Trust") and to the holders of Units in the Pennsylvania
Trust who are residents of the State of Pennsylvania (the "Unit
holders"). The assets of the Pennsylvania Trust will consist of interest-
bearing obligations issued by or on behalf of the State, any public
authority, commission, board or other agency created by the State or a
political subdivision of the State, or political subdivisions thereof
(the "Bonds"). Distributions of income with respect to the Bonds
received by the Pennsylvania Trust will be made monthly.
Although we express no opinion with respect thereto, in rendering the
opinion expressed herein, we have assumed that: (i) the Bonds were
validly issued by the State or its municipalities, as the case may be,
(ii) the interest thereon is excludable from gross income for Federal
income tax purposes, (iii) the interest thereon is exempt from
Pennsylvania State and local taxes and (iv) the Bonds are exempt from
county personal property taxes. This opinion does not address the
taxation of persons other than full-time residents of Pennsylvania.
In the opinion of Chapman and Cutler, counsel to the Sponsor, under
existing Pennsylvania law as of the date of this Prospectus and based
upon the assumptions set forth above:
1. The Pennsylvania Trust will have no tax liability for purposes of
the personal income tax (the "Personal Income Tax"), the corporate
income tax (the "Corporate Income Tax") and the capital stock-franchise
tax (the "Franchise Tax"), all of which are imposed under the
Pennsylvania Tax Reform Code of 1971, or the Philadelphia School
District Investment Net Income Tax (the "Philadelphia School Tax")
imposed under Section 19-1804 of the Philadelphia Code of Ordinances.
2. Interest on the Bonds, net of Pennsylvania Trust expenses, which is
exempt from the Personal Income Tax when received by the Pennsylvania
Trust and which would be exempt from such tax if received directly by a
Unit holder, will retain its status as exempt from such tax when
received by the Pennsylvania Trust and distributed to such Unit holder.
Interest on the Bonds which is exempt from the Corporate Income Tax and
the Philadelphia School Tax when received by the Pennsylvania Trust and
which would be exempt from such taxes if received directly by a Unit
holder, will retain its status as exempt from such taxes when received
by the Pennsylvania Trust and distributed to such Unit holder.
3. Distributions from the Pennsylvania Trust attributable to capital
gains recognized by the Pennsylvania Trust upon its disposition of a
Bond issued on or after February 1, 1994, will be taxable for purposes
of the Personal Income Tax and the Corporate Income Tax. No opinion is
expressed with respect to the taxation of distributions from the
Pennsylvania Trust attributable to capital gains recognized by the
Pennsylvania Trust upon its disposition of a Bond issued before February
1, 1994.
4. Distributions from the Pennsylvania Trust attributable to capital
gains recognized by the Pennsylvania Trust upon its disposition of a
Bond will be exempt from the Philadelphia School Tax if the Bond was
held by the Pennsylvania Trust for a period of more than six months and
the Unit holder held his or her Unit for more than six months before the
disposition of the Bond. If, however, the Bond was held by the
Pennsylvania Trust or the Unit was held by the Unit holder for a period
of less than six months, then distributions from the Pennsylvania Trust
attributable to capital gains recognized by the Pennsylvania Trust upon
its disposition of a Bond issued on or after February 1, 1994 will be
taxable for purposes of the Philadelphia School Tax; no opinion is
expressed with respect to the taxation of any such gains attributable to
Bonds issued before February 1, 1994.
5. Insurance proceeds paid under policies which represent maturing
interest on defaulted obligations will be exempt from the Corporate
Income Tax to the same extent as such amounts are excluded from gross
income for Federal income tax purposes. No opinion is expressed with
respect to whether such insurance proceeds are exempt from the Personal
Income Tax or the Philadelphia School Tax.
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6. Each Unit holder will recognize gain for purposes of the Corporate
Income Tax if the Unit holder redeems or sells Units of the Pennsylvania
Trust to the extent that such a transaction results in a recognized gain
to such Unit holder for Federal income tax purposes and such gain is
attributable to Bonds issued on or after February 1, 1994. No opinion is
expressed with respect to the taxation of gains realized by a Unit
holder on the sale or redemption of a Unit to the extent such gain is
attributable to Bonds issued prior to February 1, 1994.
7. A Unit holder's gain on the sale or redemption of a Unit will be
subject to the Personal Income Tax, except that no opinion is expressed
with respect to the taxation of any such gain to the extent it is
attributable to Bonds issued prior to February 1, 1994.
8. A Unit holder's gain upon a redemption or sale of Units will be
exempt from the Philadelphia School Tax if the Unit holder held his or
her Unit for more than six months and the gain is attributable to Bonds
held by the Pennsylvania Trust for a period of more than six months. If,
however, the Unit was held by the Unit holder for less than six months
or the gain is attributable to Bonds held by the Pennsylvania Trust for
a period of less than six months, then the gains will be subject to the
Philadelphia School Tax; except that no opinion is expressed with
respect to the taxation of any such gains attributable to Bonds issued
before February 1, 1994.
9. The Bonds will not be subject to taxation under the County Personal
Property Tax Act of June 17, 1913 (the "Personal Property Tax").
Personal property taxes in Pennsylvania are imposed and administered
locally, and thus no assurance can be given as to whether Units will be
subject to the Personal Property Tax in a particular jurisdiction.
However, in our opinion, Units should not be subject to the Personal
Property Tax.
Unit holders should be aware that, generally, interest on indebtedness
incurred or continued to purchase or carry Units is not deductible for
purposes of the Personal Income Tax, the Corporate Income Tax or the
Philadelphia School Tax.
We have not examined any of the Bonds to be deposited and held in the
Pennsylvania Trust or the proceedings for the issuance thereof or the
opinions of bond counsel with respect thereto, and therefore express no
opinion as to the exemption from Federal or state income taxation of
interest on the Bonds if interest thereon had been received directly by
a Unit holder.
Chapman and Cutler has expressed no opinion with respect to taxation
under any other provision of Pennsylvania law. Ownership of the Units
may result in collateral Pennsylvania tax consequences to certain
taxpayers. Prospective investors should consult their tax advisors as to
the applicability of any such collateral consequences.
Risk Factors Specific to Puerto Rico. Economic activity in Puerto Rico
increased again during 1998. The growth in Puerto Rico's gross domestic
product (GDP) was 3%, with an additional 2.7% growth expected in 1999.
The main driving force behind this growth was manufacturing, Puerto Rico's
largest and most quickly developing economic sector, accounting for more
than 55% of the territory's GDP during 1998. Manufacturing exports have
increased more than 35% during the past five years to $23.4 billion in
1998, due in part to increasing emphasis on rebuilding Puerto Rico's
infrastructure, including the upcoming renovation of the Port of San Juan.
Puerto Rico's unemployment, although at relatively low historical
levels, remains above the average for the United States. Average total
employment increased from 1.01 million in 1993 to 1.14 million in 1998,
with 11.4% growth during this five-year period. Non-farm employment (not
seasonally adjusted) for January 1999 reached 1,158,138, its highest
recorded level. The average unemployment rate decreased from 17.0% in
1993 to 13.3% in 1998 and dropped further to 12.7% in March 1999. The
U.S. average in 1998 was 4.5%.
The territory has experienced $1.9 billion in general fund revenue
growth during the past five years, totaling a $1.9 billion increase
between fiscal 1994 and fiscal 1998. During fiscal 1998, more than 67%
of Puerto Rico's $5.9 billion in general fund receipts were due to the
income tax, with excise taxes accounting for another 22%. Long-term debt
for the territory reached $14.7 billion at the end of fiscal 1998 (ended
June 30, 1998). Outstanding general obligation debt accounted for $4.8
billion of this amount, while revenue bonds represents $5.2 billion.
Federal Taxation. For a discussion of the Federal tax status of income
earned on Territorial Trust Units, see "Tax Status."
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Equivalent Taxable Estimated Current Returns
As of the date of this Prospectus, the following tables show the
approximate taxable estimated current returns for individuals that are
equivalent to tax-exempt estimated current returns under published
Federal and State (if applicable) tax rates scheduled to be in effect in
1999. These tables illustrate approximately what you would have to earn
on taxable investments to equal the tax-exempt estimated current return
in your income tax bracket. For cases in which more than one State rate
falls within a Federal bracket, the highest State rate corresponding to
the highest income within that Federal bracket is used. The combined
State and Federal tax rates shown reflect the fact that State tax
payments are currently deductible for Federal tax purposes. The tables
do not show the approximate taxable estimated current returns for
individuals who are subject to the alternative minimum tax. The taxable
equivalent estimated current returns may be somewhat higher than the
equivalent returns indicated in the following tables for those
individuals who have adjusted gross incomes in excess of $126,600. The
tables do not reflect (i) the effect of limitations on itemized
deductions and the deduction for personal exemptions which were designed
to phase out certain benefits of these deductions for higher income
taxpayers, (ii) any local taxes imposed, or (iii) any taxes other than
personal income taxes. 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 percent of his or her allowable itemized deductions, with
certain exceptions. See "Tax Status" for a more detailed discussion of
recent Federal tax legislation, including a discussion of provisions
affecting corporations.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ARIZONA TAX EQUIVALENT TABLE*
Taxable Income ($1,000's) Tax-Exempt Estimated Current Return
______________________________ ________________________________________________________
Single Joint Tax 4.5% 5% 5.5% 6% 6.5% 7% 7.5%
Return Return Bracket Equivalent Taxable Estimated Current Return
______ ______ _______ _____ _____ ______ _____ ______ _____ ______
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 26.25 18.2% 5.50% 6.11% 6.72% 7.33% 7.95% 8.56% 9.17%
$ 0- 43.85 17.7% 5.47 6.08 6.68 7.29 7.90 8.51 9.11
26.25- 63.55 43.85-105.95 31.4% 6.56 7.29 8.02 8.75 9.48 10.20 10.93
63.55-132.60 105.95-161.45 34.3% 6.85 7.61 8.37 9.13 9.89 10.65 11.42
161.45-288.35 39.0% 7.38 8.20 9.02 9.84 10.66 11.48 12.30
132.60-288.35 39.2% 7.40 8.22 9.05 9.87 10.69 11.51 12.34
Over 288.35 Over 288.35 42.6% 7.84 8.71 9.58 10.45 11.32 12.20 13.07
<FN>
* Please note that the tax rates shown do not reflect the deductibility
of Arizona state income taxes in computing Arizona income subject to tax.
</FN>
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CALIFORNIA TAX EQUIVALENT TABLE*
Taxable Income ($1,000's) Tax-Exempt Estimated Current Return
______________________________ ________________________________________________________
Single Joint Tax 4.5% 5% 5.5% 6% 6.5% 7% 7.5%
Return Return Bracket Equivalent Taxable Estimated Current Return
______ ______ _______ _____ _____ ______ _____ ______ _____ ______
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 26.25 $ 0- 43.85 20.10% 5.63% 6.26% 6.88% 7.51% 8.14% 8.76% 9.39%
26.25- 63.55 43.85-105.95 34.70% 6.89% 7.66% 8.42% 9.19% 9.95% 10.72% 11.49%
63.55-132.60 105.95-161.45 37.40% 7.19% 7.99% 8.79% 9.58% 10.38% 11.18% 11.98%
132.60-288.35 161.45-288.35 42.00% 7.76% 8.62% 9.48% 10.34% 11.21% 12.07% 12.93%
Over 288.35 Over 288.35 45.20% 8.21% 9.12% 10.04% 10.95% 11.86% 12.77% 13.69%
<FN>
* The State tax brackets are those for 1999. The 2000 brackets will be
adjusted to take into account changes in the California Consumer Price
Index. These adjustments have not yet been released.
</FN>
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COLORADO TAX EQUIVALENT TABLE*
Taxable Income ($1,000's) Tax-Exempt Estimated Current Return
______________________________ ________________________________________________________
Single Joint Tax 4.5% 5% 5.5% 6% 6.5% 7% 7.5%
Return Return Bracket Equivalent Taxable Estimated Current Return
______ ______ _______ _____ _____ ______ _____ ______ _____ ______
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 26.25 $ 0- 43.85 18.9% 5.55% 6.17% 6.78% 7.40% 8.01% 8.63% 9.25%
26.25- 63.55 43.85-105.95 31.3% 6.55 7.28 8.01 8.73 9.46 10.19 10.92
63.55-132.60 105.95-161.45 34.2% 6.84 7.60 8.36 9.12 9.88 10.64 11.40
132.60-288.35 161.45-288.35 39.0% 7.38 8.20 9.02 9.84 10.66 11.48 12.30
Over 288.35 Over 288.35 42.4% 7.81 8.68 9.55 10.42 11.28 12.15 13.02
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MINNESOTA TAX EQUIVALENT TABLE
Taxable Income ($1,000's) Tax-Exempt Estimated Current Return
______________________________ ________________________________________________________
Single Joint Tax 4.5% 5% 5.5% 6% 6.5% 7% 7.5%
Return Return Bracket Equivalent Taxable Estimated Current Return
______ ______ _______ _____ _____ ______ _____ ______ _____ ______
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0-26.25 $ 0- 43.85 21.0% 5.70% 6.33% 6.96% 7.59% 8.23% 8.86% 9.49%
26.25-63.55 43.85-105.95 33.7% 6.79 7.54 8.30 9.05 9.80 10.56 11.31
63.55-132.60 105.95-161.45 36.4% 7.08 7.86 8.65 9.43 10.22 11.01 11.79
132.60-288.35 161.45-288.35 41.0% 7.63 8.47 9.32 10.17 11.02 11.86 12.71
Over 288.35 Over 288.35 44.3% 8.08 8.98 9.87 10.77 11.67 12.57 13.46
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION
NATIONAL TAX EQUIVALENT TABLE
Taxable Income ($1,000's) Tax-Exempt Estimated Current Return
______________________________ ________________________________________________________
Single Joint Tax 4.5% 5% 5.5% 6% 6.5% 7% 7.5%
Return Return Bracket Equivalent Taxable Estimated Current Return
______ ______ _______ _____ _____ ______ _____ ______ _____ ______
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 26.25 $ 0- 43.85 15.0% 5.29% 5.88% 6.47% 7.06% 7.65% 8.24% 8.82%
26.25- 63.55 43.85-105.95 28.0% 6.25 6.94 7.64 8.33 9.03 9.72 10.42
63.55-132.60 105.95-161.45 31.0% 6.52 7.25 7.97 8.70 9.42 10.14 10.87
132.60-288.35 161.45-288.35 36.0% 7.03 7.81 8.59 9.38 10.16 10.94 11.72
Over 288.35 Over 288.35 39.6% 7.45 8.28 9.11 9.93 10.76 11.59 12.42
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NEW MEXICO TAX EQUIVALENT TABLE*
Taxable Income ($1,000's) Tax-Exempt Estimated Current Return
______________________________ ________________________________________________________
Single Joint Tax 4.5% 5% 5.5% 6% 6.5% 7% 7.5%
Return Return Bracket Equivalent Taxable Estimated Current Return
______ ______ _______ _____ _____ ______ _____ ______ _____ ______
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 26.25 $ 0- 43.85 21.0% 5.70% 6.33% 6.96% 7.59% 8.23% 8.86% 9.49%
26.25- 63.55 33.7% 6.79 7.54 8.30 9.05 9.80 10.56 11.31
43.85-105.95 33.9% 6.81 7.56 8.32 9.08 9.83 10.59 11.35
63.55-132.60 105.95-161.45 36.7% 7.11 7.90 8.69 9.48 10.27 11.06 11.85
132.60-288.35 161.45-288.35 41.2% 7.65 8.50 9.35 10.20 11.05 11.90 12.76
Over 288.35 Over 288.35 44.6% 8.12 9.03 9.93 10.83 11.73 12.64 13.54
<FN>
* Please note that the tax rates shown do not reflect the deductibility
of New Mexico state income taxes in computing New Mexico income subject
to tax.
</FN>
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OREGON TAX EQUIVALENT TABLE*
Taxable Income ($1,000's) Tax-Exempt Estimated Current Return
______________________________ ________________________________________________________
Single Joint Tax 4.5% 5% 5.5% 6% 6.5% 7% 7.5%
Return Return Bracket Equivalent Taxable Estimated Current Return
______ ______ _______ _____ _____ ______ _____ ______ _____ ______
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 26.25 $ 0- 43.85 22.7% 5.82% 6.47% 7.12% 7.76% 8.41% 9.06% 9.70%
26.25- 63.55 43.85-105.95 34.5% 6.87 7.63 8.40 9.16 9.92 10.69 11.45
63.55-132.60 105.95-161.45 37.2% 7.17 7.96 8.76 9.55 10.35 11.15 11.94
132.60-288.35 161.45-288.35 41.8% 7.73 8.59 9.45 10.31 11.17 12.03 12.89
Over 288.35 Over 288.35 45.0% 8.18 9.09 10.00 10.91 11.82 12.73 13.64
<FN>
* The State tax brackets are those for 1999. The 2000 brackets may be
indexed by cost-of-living adjustment.
</FN>
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PENNSYLVANIA TAX EQUIVALENT TABLE
Taxable Income ($1,000's) Tax-Exempt Estimated Current Return
______________________________ ________________________________________________________
Single Joint Tax 4.5% 5% 5.5% 6% 6.5% 7% 7.5%
Return Return Bracket Equivalent Taxable Estimated Current Return
______ ______ _______ _____ _____ ______ _____ ______ _____ ______
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 26.25 $ 0- 43.85 17.4% 5.45% 6.05% 6.66% 7.26% 7.87% 8.47% 9.08%
26.25- 63.55 43.85-105.95 30.0% 6.43 7.14 7.86 8.57 9.29 10.00 10.71
63.55-132.60 105.95-161.45 32.9% 6.71 7.45 8.20 8.94 9.69 10.43 11.18
132.60-288.35 161.45-288.35 37.8% 7.23 8.04 8.84 9.65 10.45 11.25 12.06
Over 288.35 Over 288.35 41.3% 7.67 8.52 9.37 10.22 11.07 11.93 12.78
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TERRITORIAL TAX EQUIVALENT TABLE*
Taxable Income ($1,000's) Tax-Exempt Estimated Current Return
______________________________ ________________________________________________________
Single Joint Tax 4.5% 5% 5.5% 6% 6.5% 7% 7.5%
Return Return Bracket Equivalent Taxable Estimated Current Return
______ ______ _______ _____ _____ ______ _____ ______ _____ ______
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 26.25 $ 0- 43.85 15.0% 5.29% 5.88% 6.47% 7.06% 7.65% 8.24% 8.82%
26.25- 63.55 43.85-105.95 28.0% 6.25 6.94 7.64 8.33 9.03 9.72 10.42
63.55-132.60 105.95-161.45 31.0% 6.52 7.25 7.97 8.70 9.42 10.14 10.87
132.60-288.35 161.45-288.35 36.0% 7.03 7.81 8.59 9.38 10.16 10.94 11.72
Over 288.35 Over 288.35 39.6% 7.45 8.28 9.11 9.93 10.76 11.59 12.42
<FN>
* The table reflects the Federal tax rate and does not reflect any
effect that Puerto Rico taxes may have in determining the taxable
equivalent yield for residents of Puerto Rico.
</FN>
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Certain of the Bonds in the Trusts may be original issue discount bonds.
Under current law, the original issue discount, which is the difference
between the stated redemption price at maturity and the issue price of
the Bonds, is deemed 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, any gain realized that is in excess of
the earned portion of original issue discount will be taxable as capital
gain unless the gain is attributable to market discount in which case
the accretion of market discount is taxable as ordinary income. See "Tax
Status." The current value of an original issue discount bond reflects
the present value of its stated redemption price at maturity. The market
value tends to increase in greater increments as the Bonds approach
maturity.
Certain of the original issue discount bonds may be zero coupon bonds
(including bonds known as multiplier bonds, money multiplier bonds,
capital appreciation bonds, capital accumulator bonds, compound interest
bonds and money discount maturity payment bonds). Zero coupon bonds do
not provide for the payment of any current interest and generally
provide for payment at maturity at face value unless sooner sold or
redeemed. Zero coupon bonds may be subject to more price volatility than
conventional bonds. While some types of zero coupon bonds, such as
multipliers and capital appreciation bonds, define par as the initial
offering price rather than the maturity value, they share the basic zero
coupon bond features of (i) not paying interest on a semi-annual basis
and (ii) providing for the reinvestment of the bond's semi-annual
earnings at the bond's stated yield to maturity. While zero coupon bonds
are frequently marketed on the basis that their fixed rate of return
minimizes reinvestment risk, this benefit can be negated in large part
by weak call protection, i.e., a bond's provision for redemption at only
a modest premium over the accreted value of the bond. See footnote (6)
in "The Trusts-Notes to Schedules of Investments" in Part One of this
Prospectus.
Certain of the Bonds in the Trusts may have been acquired at a market
premium from par value at maturity. The coupon interest rates on the
premium bonds at the time they were purchased and deposited in the
Trusts were higher than the current market interest rates for newly
issued bonds of comparable rating and type. If such interest rates for
newly issued and otherwise comparable bonds decrease, the market premium
of previously issued bonds will be increased, and if such interest rates
for newly issued comparable bonds increase, the market premium of
previously issued bonds will be reduced, other things being equal. The
current returns of bonds trading at a market premium are initially
higher than the current returns of comparable bonds of a similar type
issued at currently prevailing interest rates because premium bonds tend
to decrease in market value as they approach maturity when the face
amount becomes payable. Because part of the purchase price is thus
returned not at maturity but through current income payments, early
redemption of a premium bond at par or early prepayments of principal
will result in a reduction in yield. Redemption pursuant to call
provisions generally will, and redemption pursuant to sinking fund
provisions may, occur at times when the redeemed Bonds have an offering
side valuation which represents a premium over par or for original issue
discount Bonds a premium over the accreted value. To the extent that the
Bonds were deposited in the Fund at a price higher than the price at
which they are redeemed, this will represent a loss of capital when
compared to the original Public Offering Price of the Units. Because
premium bonds generally pay a higher rate of interest than Bonds priced
at or below par, the effect of the redemption of premium bonds would be
to reduce estimated net annual unit income by a greater percentage than
the par amount of such bonds bears to the total par amount of Bonds in
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the affected Trust. Although the actual impact of any such redemptions
that may occur will depend upon the specific Bonds that are redeemed, it
can be anticipated that the estimated net annual unit income will be
significantly reduced after the dates on which such Bonds are eligible
for redemption. A Trust may be required to sell zero coupon bonds prior
to maturity (at their current market price which is likely to be less
than their par value) in the event that all the Bonds in the portfolio
other than the zero coupon bonds are called or redeemed in order to pay
expenses of a Trust or in case a Trust is terminated. See "Trust
Administration-Portfolio Administration" and "Trust Administration-
Amendment or Termination." See "The Trusts-Schedule of Investments" in
Part One of this Prospectus for each Trust for the earliest scheduled
call date and the initial redemption price for each Bond.
Certain of the Bonds in certain of the Trusts may be general obligations
of a governmental entity that are backed by the taxing power of such
entity. In view of this an investment in such a Trust should be made
with an understanding of the characteristics of such issuers and the
risks which such an investment may entail. All other Bonds in the Trusts
are revenue bonds payable from the income of a specific project or
authority and are not supported by the issuer's power to levy taxes.
General obligation bonds are secured by the issuer's pledge of its
faith, credit and taxing power for the payment of principal and
interest. Revenue bonds, on the other hand, are payable only from the
revenues derived from a particular facility or class of facilities or,
in some cases, from the proceeds of a special excise tax or other
specific revenue source. There are, of course, variations in the
security of the different Bonds in the Fund, both within a particular
classification and between classifications, depending on numerous factors.
Certain of the Bonds in certain of the Trusts may be obligations which
derive their payments from mortgage loans. Certain of such housing bonds
may be FHA insured or may be single family mortgage revenue bonds 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. In view of
this an investment in such a Trust should be made with an understanding
of the characteristics of such issuers and the risks which such an
investment may entail. 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. 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.
These bonds were issued under Section 103A of the Internal Revenue Code,
which Section contains 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.
Certain issuers of housing bonds have considered various ways to redeem
bonds they have issued prior to the stated first redemption dates for
such bonds. In connection with any housing bonds held by the Fund, the
Sponsor at the Initial Date of Deposit is not aware that any of the
respective issuers of such Bonds are actively considering the redemption
of such Bonds prior to their respective stated initial call dates.
Certain of the Bonds in certain of the Trusts may be healthcare revenue
bonds. In view of this an investment in such a Trust should be made with
an understanding of the characteristics of such issuers and the risks
which such an investment may entail. Ratings of bonds issued for
healthcare facilities are often 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 and the ability of the facility to provide
the services required, physicians' confidence in the facility,
management capabilities, competition with other healthcare facilities,
efforts by insurers and governmental agencies to limit rates,
legislation establishing state rate-setting agencies, expenses, the cost
and possible unavailability of malpractice insurance, the funding of
Medicare, Medicaid and other similar third party payor programs,
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government regulation 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 utilizing a single
nationwide schedule of rates. Prior to such legislation, Medicare
reimbursements were based on the actual costs incurred by the health
facility. The current legislation may adversely affect reimbursements to
hospitals and other facilities for services provided under the Medicare
program.
Certain of the Bonds in certain of the Trusts may be obligations of
public utility issuers, including those selling wholesale and retail
electric power and gas. In view of this an investment in such a Trust
should be made with an understanding of the characteristics of such
issuers and the risks which such an investment may entail. General
problems of such issuers would include the difficulty in financing large
construction programs in an inflationary period, the limitations on
operations and increased costs and delays attributable to environmental
considerations, the difficulty of the capital market 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
the portfolio to make payments of principal and/or interest on such Bonds.
Certain of the Bonds in certain of the Trusts may be obligations of
issuers whose revenues are derived from the sale of water and/or
sewerage services. In view of this an investment in such a Trust should
be made with an understanding of the characteristics of such issuers and
the risks which such an investment may entail. 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.
Certain of the Bonds in certain of the Trusts may be industrial revenue
bonds ("IRBs"). In view of this an investment in such a Trust should be
made with an understanding of the characteristics of such issuers and
the risks which such an investment may entail. IRBs have generally been
issued under bond resolutions pursuant to which the revenues and
receipts payable under the arrangements with the operator of a
particular project have been assigned and pledged to purchasers. In some
cases, a mortgage on the underlying project may have been granted as
security for the IRBs. Regardless of the structure, payment of IRBs is
solely dependent upon the creditworthiness of the corporate operator of
the project or 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 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.
Certain of the Bonds in certain of the Trusts may be obligations that
are secured by lease payments of a governmental entity (hereinafter
called "lease obligations"). Lease obligations are often in the form of
certificates of participation. In view of this an investment in such a
Trust should be made with an understanding of the characteristics of
such issuers and the risks which such an investment may entail. Although
the lease obligations do not constitute general obligations of the
municipality for which the municipality's taxing power is pledged, a
lease obligation is ordinarily backed by the municipality's covenant to
appropriate for and make the payments due under the lease obligation.
However, certain lease obligations contain "non-appropriation" clauses
which provide that the municipality has no obligation to make lease
payments in future years unless money is appropriated for such purpose
on a yearly basis. A governmental entity that enters into such a lease
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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. Although "non-appropriation" lease obligations are secured by
the leased property, disposition of the property in the event of
foreclosure might prove difficult.
Certain of the Bonds in certain of the Trusts may be obligations of
issuers which are, or which govern the operation of, schools, colleges
and universities and whose revenues are derived mainly from ad valorem
taxes or, for higher education systems, from tuition, dormitory
revenues, grants and endowments. In view of this an investment in such a
Trust should be made with an understanding of the characteristics of
such issuers and the risks which such an investment may entail. General
problems relating to school bonds include litigation contesting the
state constitutionality of financing public education in part from ad
valorem taxes, thereby creating a disparity in educational funds
available to schools in wealthy areas and schools in poor areas.
Litigation or legislation on this issue may affect the sources of funds
available for the payment of school bonds in the Trusts. General
problems relating to college and university obligations 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.
Certain of the Bonds in certain of the Trusts may be obligations which
are payable from and secured by revenues derived from the ownership and
operation of facilities such as airports, bridges, turnpikes, port
authorities, convention centers and arenas. In view of this an
investment in such a Trust should be made with an understanding of the
characteristics of such issuers and the risks which such an investment
may entail. The major portion of an airport's gross operating income is
generally derived from fees received from signatory airlines pursuant to
use agreements which consist of annual payments for leases, occupancy of
certain terminal space and service fees. 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. 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. Similarly, payment on
Bonds related to other facilities is dependent on revenues from the
projects, such as user fees from ports, tolls on turnpikes and bridges
and rents from buildings. Therefore, payment may be adversely affected
by reduction in revenues due to such factors as increased cost of
maintenance, decreased use of facility, lower cost of alternative modes
of transportation, scarcity of fuel and reduction or loss of rents.
Certain of the Bonds in certain of the Trusts may be obligations which
are payable from and secured by revenues derived from the operation of
resource recovery facilities. In view of this an investment in such a
Trust should be made with an understanding of the characteristics of
such issuers and the risks which such an investment may entail. Resource
recovery facilities are designed to process solid waste, generate steam
and convert steam to electricity. Resource recovery bonds may be subject
to extraordinary optional redemption at par upon the occurrence of
certain circumstances, including but not limited to: destruction or
condemnation of a project; contracts relating to a project becoming
void, unenforceable or impossible to perform; changes in the economic
availability of raw materials, operating supplies or facilities
necessary for the operation of a project or technological or other
unavoidable changes adversely affecting the operation of a project;
administrative or judicial actions which render contracts relating to
the projects void, unenforceable or impossible to perform; or impose
unreasonable burdens or excessive liabilities. The Sponsor cannot
predict the causes or likelihood of the redemption of resource recovery
bonds in a Trust prior to the stated maturity of the Bonds.
An investment in Units of the Trusts should be made with an
understanding of the interest rate risk associated with such an
investment. Generally, bond prices (and therefore Unit prices) will move
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inversely with interest rates, and bonds (Trusts) with longer maturities
are likely to exhibit greater fluctuations in market value, all other
things being equal, than bonds (Trusts) with shorter maturities.
To the best knowledge of the Sponsor, there is no litigation pending as
of the date of this Prospectus in respect of any Bonds which might
reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect upon the Fund
or any of the Trusts. At any time after the date of this Prospectus,
litigation may be initiated on a variety of grounds with respect to
Bonds in the Fund. Such litigation, as, for example, suits challenging
the issuance of pollution control revenue bonds under environmental
protection statutes, may affect the validity of such Bonds or the tax-
free nature of the interest thereon. While the outcome of litigation of
such nature can never be entirely predicted, the Fund has received or
will receive opinions of bond counsel to the issuing authorities of each
Bond on the date of issuance to the effect that such Bonds have been
validly issued and that the interest thereon is exempt from Federal and
applicable state income taxation. In addition, other factors may arise
from time to time which potentially may impair the ability of issuers to
meet obligations undertaken with respect to the Bonds.
Redemptions of Bonds. Certain of the Bonds in certain of the Trusts are
subject to redemption prior to their stated maturity date pursuant to
sinking fund provisions, call provisions or extraordinary optional or
mandatory redemption provisions or otherwise. A sinking fund is a
reserve fund accumulated over a period of time for retirement of debt. A
callable debt obligation is one which is subject to redemption or
refunding prior to maturity at the option of the issuer. A refunding is
a method by which a debt obligation is redeemed, at or before maturity,
by the proceeds of a new debt obligation. In general, call provisions
are more likely to be exercised when the offering side valuation is at a
premium over par than when it is at a discount from par. 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 and it may also affect the current
return on Units of the Trust involved. Each Trust portfolio contains a
listing of the sinking fund and call provisions, if any, with respect to
each of the Bonds. Extraordinary optional redemptions and mandatory
redemptions result from the happening of certain events. Generally,
events that may permit the extraordinary optional redemption of Bonds or
may require the mandatory redemption of Bonds include, among others: the
substantial damage or destruction by fire or other casualty of the
project for which the proceeds of the Bonds were used; an exercise by a
local, state or Federal governmental unit of its power of eminent domain
to take all or substantially all of the project for which the proceeds
of the Bonds were used; changes in the economic availability of raw
materials, operating supplies or facilities or technological or other
changes which render the operation of the project for which the proceeds
of the Bonds were used uneconomic; changes in law or an administrative
or judicial decree which renders the performance of the agreement under
which the proceeds of the Bonds were made available to finance the
project impossible or which creates unreasonable burdens or which
imposes excessive liabilities, such as taxes, not imposed on the date
the Bonds are issued on the issuer of the Bonds or the user of the
proceeds of the Bonds; an administrative or judicial decree which
requires the cessation of a substantial part of the operations of the
project financed with the proceeds of the Bonds, an overestimate of the
costs of the project to be financed with the proceeds of the Bonds
resulting in excess proceeds of the Bonds which may be applied to redeem
Bonds; or an underestimate of a source of funds securing the Bonds
resulting in excess funds which may be applied to redeem Bonds. The
Sponsor is unable to predict all of the circumstances which may result
in such redemption of an issue of Bonds. See "Schedule of Investments"
in Part One of this Prospectus for each Trust and the "Notes to
Schedules of Investments" in Part One of this Prospectus.
Estimated Current Return and Estimated Long-Term Return
As of the date indicated in "Summary of Essential Financial Information"
in Part One of this Prospectus, the Estimated Current Returns and the
Estimated Long-Term Returns were those indicated therein. The Estimated
Current Returns are calculated by dividing the estimated net annual
interest income per Unit by the Public Offering Price. The estimated net
annual interest income per Unit will vary with changes in fees and
expenses of the Trustee, Sponsor and Evaluator and with the principal
prepayment, redemption, maturity, exchange or sale of Bonds while the
Public Offering Price will vary with changes in the offering price of
the underlying Bonds; therefore, there is no assurance that the present
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Estimated Current Returns will be realized in the future. Estimated Long-
Term Returns are calculated using a formula which (i) takes into
consideration, and determines and factors in the relative weightings of,
the market values, yields (which takes into account the amortization of
premiums and the accretion of discounts) and estimated retirements of
all the Bonds in a Trust and (ii) takes into account a compounding
factor and the expenses and sales charge associated with each Trust
Unit. Since the market values and estimated retirements of the Bonds and
the expenses of a Trust will change, there is no assurance that the
present Estimated Long-Term Returns will be realized in the future.
Estimated Current Returns and Estimated Long-Term Returns are expected
to differ because the calculation of Estimated Long-Term Returns
reflects the estimated date and amount of principal returned while
Estimated Current Returns calculations include only net annual interest
income and Public Offering Price.
Trust Operating Expenses
Compensation of Sponsor. Nike Securities L.P., which acts as Sponsor,
will receive a fee for providing supervisory services as set forth under
"Summary of Essential Financial Information" in Part One of this
Prospectus. Any such charges would be payable in monthly installments
and would be based on the number of Units outstanding on the first day
of each month of each year. The Sponsor may also be reimbursed for
bookkeeping and administrative services in amounts which will not exceed
the amounts set forth under "Summary of Essential Financial Information"
in Part One of this Prospectus. In addition, legal and regulatory filing
fees and expenses associated with annually updating the Trusts'
registration statements are not chargeable to each Trust. Historically,
the Sponsor paid these fees and expenses. With respect to fees payable
to the Sponsor for providing portfolio supervision, and bookkeeping and
administrative services to the Trusts, such individual fees may exceed
the actual costs of providing such services for a Trust, but at no time
will the total amount paid to the Sponsor for providing such services
rendered to all unit investment trusts sponsored by the Sponsor or its
affiliates in any calendar year exceed the aggregate cost to the Sponsor
and its affiliates of supplying such services in such year. The
foregoing fees may be increased without approval of the Unit holders by
amounts not exceeding proportionate increases under the category "All
Services Less Rent of Shelter" in the Consumer Price Index published by
the United States Department of Labor or, if such category is no longer
published, in a comparable category. The Sponsor will receive sales
commissions and may realize other profits (or losses) in connection with
the sale of Units.
Evaluator's Fee. For its services, the Evaluator will receive an annual
fee as set forth under "Summary of Essential Financial Information" in
Part One of this Prospectus. The Evaluator's fees are payable in monthly
installments. The Evaluator's fees may be increased without approval of
the Unit holders by amounts not exceeding proportionate increases under
the category "All Services Less Rent of Shelter" in the Consumer Price
Index published by the United States Department of Labor or, if such
category is no longer published, in a comparable category.
Trustee's Fee. For its services, the Trustee will receive an annual fee
as set forth under "Summary of Essential Financial Information" in Part
One of this Prospectus. The Trustee's fees are payable in monthly
installments (based on the outstanding principal amount of Bonds in a
Trust as of the first day of each month of each year) on or before the
fifteenth day of each month from the Interest Account to the extent
funds are available and then from the Principal Account. 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
increased without approval of the Unit holders by amounts not exceeding
proportionate increases under the category "All Services Less Rent of
Shelter" in the Consumer Price Index published by the United States
Department of Labor or, if such category is no longer published, in a
comparable category. Since the Trustee has the use of the funds being
held in the Principal and Interest Accounts for future distributions,
payment of expenses and redemptions and since such Accounts are non-
interest bearing to Unit holders, the Trustee benefits thereby. Part of
the Trustee's compensation for its services to the Fund is expected to
result from the use of these funds. For a discussion of the services
rendered by the Trustee pursuant to its obligations under the Trust
Agreement, see "Rights of Unit holders-Reports Provided" and "Trust
Administration."
Miscellaneous Expenses. The following additional charges are or may be
incurred by the Trusts: (i) fees of the Trustee for extraordinary
services, (ii) expenses of the Trustee (including legal and auditing
expenses) and of counsel designated by the Sponsor, (iii) various
governmental charges, (iv) expenses and costs of any action taken by the
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Trustee to protect a Trust and the rights and interests of Unit holders,
(v) indemnification of the Trustee for any loss, liability or expenses
incurred by it in the administration of a Trust without gross
negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct on its part, (vi) any
special custodial fees payable in connection with the sale of any of the
Bonds in a Trust and (vii) expenditures incurred in contacting Unit
holders upon termination of a Trust.
The fees and expenses set forth herein are payable out of the Trusts.
When such fees and expenses are paid by or owing to the Trustee, they
are secured by a lien on the portfolio or portfolios of the applicable
Trust or Trusts. If the balances in the Interest and Principal Accounts
are insufficient to provide for amounts payable by the Fund, the Trustee
has the power to sell Bonds to pay such amounts.
Insurance On The Bonds In The Insured Trusts
Insurance guaranteeing prompt payment of interest and principal, when
due, on all the Bonds in the Insured Trusts in the Fund has been
obtained by the Sponsor or by the issuers or underwriters of such Bonds.
Although no insurance has been obtained on the Bonds in the uninsured
Trusts, certain of the Bonds in the uninsured Trusts may be insured.
An 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 Insured
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 Insurers' 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. Each 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. However, as
indicated under "Tax Status," the respective issuing authorities have
received opinions of bond counsel relating to the valid issuance of each
of the Bonds in the Trusts. Each 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. Such policies are not
covered by the Property/Casualty Insurance Security Fund specified in
Article 76 of the New York Insurance Law. The policies are non-
cancelable 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.
Standard & Poor's rates all new issues insured by an Insurer "AAA Prime
Grade." Moody's rates all bond issues insured by an Insurer "Aaa." These
ratings independently reflect each company's current assessment of the
creditworthiness of each Insurer and its ability to pay claims on its
policies of insurance. See "Investment Objectives and Portfolio
Selection." Any further explanation as to the significance of either
rating may be obtained only from the company which issued the respective
rating. Neither rating is a recommendation to buy, sell or hold the
Bonds, and such rating may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any
time by the respective issuer. Any downward revision or withdrawal of
the rating 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.
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Tax Status
At the respective times of issuance of the Bonds, opinions relating to
the validity thereof and to the exclusion of interest thereon from
Federal gross income 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 issuers of such Bonds are located, from State income
taxes and certain State or local intangibles and local income taxes.
Neither the Sponsor nor Chapman and Cutler has made any review of the
Fund proceedings relating to the issuance of the Bonds or of the bases
for the opinions rendered in connection therewith. If the interest on a
Bond should be determined to be taxable, the Bond would generally have
to be sold at a substantial discount. In addition, investors could be
required to pay income tax on interest received prior to the date on
which interest is determined to be taxable. Gain realized on the sale or
redemption of the Bonds by the Trustee or of a Unit by a Unit holder 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.) For purposes of the following
opinions, it is assumed that each asset of the Trust is debt, the
interest on which is excluded for Federal income tax purposes.
In the opinion of Chapman and Cutler, counsel for the Sponsor, under
existing law as of the date of this prospectus:
1. Each Trust is not an association taxable as a corporation for
Federal income tax purposes and interest and accrued original issue
discount on Bonds which is excludable from gross income under the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code") will retain its status for
Federal income tax purposes when received by a Trust and when
distributed to Unit holders; however such interest may be taken into
account in computing the alternative minimum tax, an additional tax on
branches of foreign corporations and the environmental tax (the
"Superfund Tax") if reenacted, as noted below;
2. Each Unit holder is considered to be the owner of a pro rata
portion of each asset of the respective Trust under subpart E,
subchapter J of chapter 1 of the Code and will have a taxable event when
such Trust disposes of a Bond, or when the Unit holder redeems or sells
his or her Unit. If the Unit holder disposes of a Unit, he or she is
deemed thereby to have disposed of his or her entire pro rata interest
in all assets of the Trust involved including his or her pro rata
portion of all the Bonds represented by the Unit. The Taxpayer Relief
Act of 1997 includes provisions that treat certain transactions designed
to reduce or eliminate risk of loss and opportunities for gain (e.g.,
short sales, offsetting notional principal contracts, futures or forward
contracts, or similar transactions) as constructive sales for purposes
of recognition of gain (but not loss) and for purposes of determining
the holding period. Unit holders should consult their own tax advisors
with regard to any such constructive sale rules. Unit holders must
reduce the tax basis of their Units for their share of accrued interest
received by the respective Trust, if any, on Bonds delivered after the
date the Unit holders pay for their Units to the extent that such
interest accrued on such Bonds before the date the Trust acquired
ownership of the Bonds (and the amount of this reduction may exceed the
amount of accrued interest paid to the seller), and, consequently, such
Unit holders 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 Unit holder
(subject to various nonrecognition provisions of the Code). The amount
of any such gain or loss is measured by comparing the Unit holder's pro
rata share of the total proceeds from such disposition with the Unit
holder's basis for his or her fractional interest in the asset disposed
of. In the case of a Unit holder who purchases Units, such basis (before
adjustment for accrued 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
valuation date nearest the date of acquisition of the Units. The tax
basis reduction requirements of the Code relating to amortization of
bond premium may, under some circumstances, result in the Unit holder
realizing a taxable gain when his or her Units are sold or redeemed for
an amount less than or equal to his original cost. Unit holders should
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consult their own tax advisors with regard to the calculation of basis;
and
3. Any proceeds paid under individual policies obtained by issuers of
Bonds which represent maturing interest on defaulted Bonds held by the
Trustee will be excludable from Federal gross income if, and to the same
extent as, such interest would have been excludable if paid in the
normal course by the issuer of the defaulted Bonds 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.
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") to prior owners.
If a Bond is acquired with accrued interest, that portion of the price
paid for the accrued interest is added to the tax basis of the Bond.
When this accrued interest is received, it is treated as a return of
capital and reduces the tax basis of the Bond. If a Bond is purchased
for a premium, the amount of the premium is added to the tax basis of
the Bond. Bond premium is amortized over the remaining term of the Bond,
and the tax basis of the Bond is reduced each tax year by the amount of
the premium amortized in that tax year. The application of these rules
will also vary depending on the value of the Bonds on the date a Unit
holder acquires his or her Units and the price the Unit holder pays for
his or her Units. Unit holders should consult with their tax advisors
regarding these rules and their application.
"The Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993" (the "1993 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)
subject to a statutory de minimis rule. Market discount can arise based
on the price a Trust pays for Bonds or the price a Unit holder pays for
his or her Units. Under the 1993 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 a Trust
holds a Bond would be recognized as ordinary income by the Unit holders
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 Unit holder elects to include market
discount in taxable income as it accrues. Legislation has been proposed
that would require accrual basis taxpayers to include market discount in
income as it accrues. The market discount rules are complex and Unit
holders should consult their tax advisors regarding these rules and
their application.
In the case of certain corporations, the alternative minimum tax and the
Superfund Tax for taxable years beginning after December 31, 1986 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 the AMTI of a corporation
(other than an S Corporation, Regulated Investment Company, Real Estate
Investment Trust, REMIC or FASIT) 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 operating loss deduction). "Adjusted current earnings" includes all
tax exempt interest, including interest on all of the Bonds in the
Trust. Under current Code provisions, the Superfund Tax does not apply
to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 1996. Legislative
proposals have been introduced that would reinstate the Superfund Tax
for taxable years beginning after December 31, 1998 and before January
1, 2010. Under the provisions of Section 884 of the Code, a branch
profits tax is levied on the "effectively connected earnings and
profits" of certain foreign corporations which include tax-exempt
interest such as interest on the Bonds in the Trusts. Unit holders
should consult their tax advisors with respect to the particular tax
consequences to them including the corporate alternative minimum tax,
the Superfund Tax and the branch profits tax imposed by Section 884 of
the Code.
Counsel for the Sponsor has also advised that under Section 265 of the
Code, interest on indebtedness incurred or continued to purchase or
carry Units of a Trust is not deductible for Federal income tax
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purposes. The Internal Revenue Service has taken the position that such
indebtedness need not be directly traceable to the purchase or carrying
of Units (however, these rules generally do not apply to interest paid
on indebtedness incurred to purchase or improve a personal residence).
Also, under Section 265 of the Code, certain financial institutions that
acquire Units would generally not be able to deduct any of the interest
expense attributable to ownership of such Units. Legislative proposals
have been made that would extend the financial institution rules to
certain other corporations, including securities dealers and other
financial intermediaries. Investors with questions regarding these
issues should consult with their tax advisors.
In the case of certain of the Bonds in the Trust, the opinions of bond
counsel indicate that interest on such Bonds received by a "substantial
user" of the facilities being financed with the proceeds of these Bonds,
or persons related thereto, for periods while such Bonds are held by
such a user or related person, will not be excludable from Federal gross
income, although interest on such Bonds received by others would be
excludable from Federal gross income. "Substantial user" and "related
person" are defined under the Code and U.S. Treasury Regulations. Any
person who believes that he or she may be a "substantial user" or a
"related person" as so defined should contact his or her tax advisor.
ALL STATEMENTS OF LAW IN THE PROSPECTUS CONCERNING EXCLUSION FROM GROSS
INCOME FOR FEDERAL, STATE OR OTHER TAX PURPOSES ARE THE OPINIONS OF
COUNSEL AND ARE TO BE SO CONSTRUED.
At the respective times of issuance of the Bonds, opinions relating to
the validity thereof and to the exclusion of interest thereon from
Federal gross income are rendered by bond counsel to the respective
issuing authorities. Neither the Sponsor nor Chapman and Cutler has made
any special review for the Fund of the proceedings relating to the
issuance of the Bonds or of the basis for such opinions.
The Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Return Act of 1998 (the
"1998 Tax Act") provides that for taxpayers other than corporations, net
capital gain (which is defined as net long-term capital gain over net
short-term capital loss for the taxable year) realized from property
(with certain exclusions) is subject to a maximum marginal stated tax
rate of 20% (10% in the case of certain taxpayers in the lowest tax
bracket). Capital gain or loss is long-term if the holding period for
the asset is more than one year, and is short-term if the holding period
for the asset is one year or less. The date on which a Unit is acquired
(i.e., the "trade date") is excluded for purposes of determining the
holding period of the Unit. The legislation is generally effective
retroactively for amounts properly taken into account on or after
January 1, 1998. Capital gains realized from assets held for one year or
less are taxed at the same rates as ordinary income.
In addition, please note that capital gains may be recharacterized as
ordinary income in the case of certain financial transactions that are
considered "conversion transactions" effective for transactions entered
into after April 30, 1993. Unit holders should consult their tax
advisors regarding the potential effect of this provision on their
investment in Units.
For purposes of computing the alternative minimum tax for individuals
and corporations and the Superfund Tax for corporations, interest on
certain private activity bonds (which includes most industrial and
housing revenue bonds) issued on or after August 8, 1996 is included as
an item of tax preference.
In general, Section 86 of the Code, provides that 50% of Social Security
benefits are includable in gross income to the extent that the sum of
"modified adjusted gross income" plus 50% of the Social Security
benefits received exceeds a "base amount." The base amount is $25,000
for unmarried taxpayers, $32,000 for married taxpayers filing a joint
return and zero for married taxpayers who do not live apart at all times
during the taxable year and who file separate returns. Modified adjusted
gross income is adjusted gross income determined without regard to
certain otherwise allowable deductions and exclusions from gross income
and by including tax-exempt interest. To the extent that Social Security
benefits are includable in gross income, they will be treated as any
other item of gross income.
In addition, under the 1993 Tax Act, for taxable years beginning after
December 31, 1993, up to 85% of Social Security benefits are includable
in gross income to the extent that the sum of "modified adjusted gross
income" plus 50% of Social Security benefits received exceeds an
"adjusted base amount." The adjusted base amount is $34,000 for
unmarried taxpayers, $44,000 for married taxpayers filing a joint
return, and zero for married taxpayers who do not live apart at all
times during the taxable year and who file separate returns.
Although tax-exempt interest is included in modified adjusted gross
income solely for the purpose of determining what portion, if any, of
Social Security benefits will be included in gross income, no tax-exempt
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interest, including that received from a Trust, will be subject to tax.
A taxpayer whose adjusted gross income already exceeds the base amount
or the adjusted base amount must include 50% or 85%, respectively, of
his or her Social Security benefits in gross income whether or not he or
she receives any tax-exempt interest. A taxpayer whose modified adjusted
gross income (after inclusion of tax-exempt interest) does not exceed
the base amount need not include any Social Security benefits in gross
income.
FOR A DISCUSSION OF THE STATE TAX STATUS OF INCOME EARNED ON UNITS OF A
TRUST, SEE "THE TRUSTS-STATE TAXATION" FOR THE APPLICABLE TRUST. EXCEPT
AS NOTED THEREIN, THE EXEMPTION OF INTEREST ON STATE AND LOCAL
OBLIGATIONS FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES DISCUSSED ABOVE 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.
Ownership of the Units may result in collateral Federal income tax
consequences to certain taxpayers, including, without limitation,
corporations subject to either the environmental tax or the branch
profits tax, financial institutions, certain insurance companies,
certain S corporations, individual recipients of Social Security or
Railroad Retirement benefits and taxpayers who may be deemed to have
incurred (or continued) indebtedness to purchase or carry tax-exempt
obligations. Prospective investors should consult their tax advisors as
to the applicability of any collateral consequences.
Public Offering
General. Units are offered at the Public Offering Price. The Public
Offering Price is based on the bid prices of the Bonds in each Trust and
includes a sales charge of 5.5% of the Public Offering Price (5.820% of
the aggregate bid price of the Bonds) plus any accrued interest.
Employees, officers and directors (including their immediate family
members, defined as spouses, children, grandchildren, parents,
grandparents, mothers-in-law, fathers-in-law, sons-in-law and daughters-
in-law, and trustees, custodians or fiduciaries for the benefit of such
persons) of the Sponsor and its subsidiaries, related companies to the
Sponsor and a registered representative purchasing for such
representative's personal account may purchase Units of the Trusts
without a sales charge in the secondary offering period.
Investors who purchase Units through registered broker/dealers who
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 may purchase Units in the secondary
offering period at the Public Offering Price less the concession the
Sponsor typically would allow such broker/dealer. See "Public Offering-
Unit Distribution."
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 generally is paid semi-annually, although a Trust
accrues such interest daily. Because of this, each Trust always has an
amount of interest earned but not yet collected by the Trustee. For this
reason, the Public Offering Price of Units will have added to it the
proportionate share of accrued interest to the date of settlement. Unit
holders will receive on the next distribution date of the respective
Trust the amount, if any, of accrued interest paid on their Units.
Because of the varying interest payment dates of the Bonds, accrued
interest at any point in time will be greater than the amount of
interest actually received by a Trust and distributed to Unit holders.
Therefore, there will always remain an item of accrued interest that is
added to the value of the Units. If a Unit holder sells or redeems all
or a portion of his or her Units, he or she will be entitled to receive
his or her proportionate share of the accrued interest from the
purchaser of his or her Units. Since the Trustee has the use of the
funds held in the Interest Account for distributions to Unit holders and
since such Account is noninterest-bearing to Unit holders, the Trustee
benefits thereby.
Offering Price. The Public Offering Price of the Units will vary from
the amounts stated under "Summary of Essential Financial Information" in
Part One of this Prospectus in accordance with fluctuations in the
prices of the underlying Bonds in each Trust.
As indicated above, the price of the Units as of the opening of business
on the date of Part One of this Prospectus was determined by adding to
the determination of the aggregate bid price of the Bonds an amount
equal to 5.820% of such value and dividing the sum so obtained by the
number of Units outstanding. This computation produced a gross
underwriting profit equal to 5.5% of the Public Offering Price. The
Evaluator will appraise or cause to be appraised the value of the
underlying Bonds as of the close of trading of the New York Stock
Exchange (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on days on which the New
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York Stock Exchange is open (or as of any earlier closing time on a day
on which the New York Stock Exchange is scheduled in advance to close at
such earlier time) for each day on which any Unit of a Trust is tendered
for redemption, and it shall determine the aggregate value of such Trust
as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time (or as of any earlier closing time on a day
on which the New York Stock Exchange is scheduled in advance to close at
such earlier time) on such other days as may be necessary. Such Public
Offering Price will be effective for all orders received at or prior to
4:00 p.m. Eastern time (or as of any earlier closing time on a day on
which the New York Stock Exchange is scheduled in advance to close at
such earlier time) on each such day. Orders received by the Trustee or
the Sponsor or any dealer for purchases, sales or redemptions after that
time, or on a day when the New York Stock Exchange is closed, will be
held until the next determination of price.
The aggregate price of the Bonds in each Trust has been and will be
determined on the basis of bid prices (i) on the basis of current market
prices for the Bonds obtained from dealers or brokers who customarily
deal in bonds comparable to those held by the Trust; (ii) if such prices
are not available for any particular Bonds, on the basis of current
market prices for comparable bonds; (iii) by causing the value of the
Bonds to be determined by others engaged in the practice of evaluation,
quoting or appraising comparable bonds; or (iv) by any combination of
the above.
The Public Offering Price per Unit is based on the bid price per Unit of
the Bonds in each Trust plus the applicable sales charge plus accrued
interest. The offering price of Bonds in each Trust may be expected to
range from .35%-1% more than the bid price of such Bonds.
Although payment is normally made three business days following the
order for purchase, payment may be made prior thereto. However, delivery
of certificates, if any are requested in writing, representing Units so
ordered will be made as soon as possible following such order or shortly
thereafter. A person will become the owner of Units on the date of
settlement provided payment has been received. Cash, if any, made
available to the Sponsor prior to the date of settlement for the
purchase of Units may be used in the Sponsor's business and may be
deemed to be a benefit to the Sponsor, subject to the limitations of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Unit Distribution. Units repurchased in the secondary market, if any,
may be offered by this prospectus at the secondary Public Offering Price
in the manner described. Broker/dealers or others will be allowed a
concession or agency commission in connection with the distribution of
Units in the secondary market equal to 4.0% of the Public Offering Price
per Unit.
As stated under "Public Market" below, the Sponsor intends to maintain a
secondary market for the Units of the Fund. In so maintaining a market,
the Sponsor will also realize profits or sustain losses in the amount of
any difference between the price at which Units are purchased and the
price at which Units are resold (which price is based on the bid prices
of the Bonds in a Trust and includes a sales charge). In addition, the
Sponsor will also realize profits or sustain losses resulting from a
redemption of such repurchased Units at a price above or below the
purchase price for such Units, respectively.
At various times, the Sponsor may implement programs under which the
sales forces of brokers, dealers, banks and/or others may be eligible to
win nominal awards for certain sales efforts, or under which the Sponsor
will reallow to any such brokers, dealers, banks and/or others that
sponsor sales contests or recognition programs conforming to criteria
established by the Sponsor, or participate in sales programs sponsored
by the Sponsor, an amount not exceeding the total applicable sales
charges on the sales generated by such person at the public offering
price during such programs. Also, the Sponsor in its discretion may from
time to time pursuant to objective criteria established by the Sponsor
pay fees to qualifying brokers, dealers, banks or others for certain
services or activities which are primarily intended to result in sales
of Units of the Trusts. Such payments are made by the Sponsor out of its
own assets, and not out of the assets of the Trusts. These programs will
not change the price Unit holders pay for their Units or the amount that
the Trusts will receive from the Units sold.
Public Market. Although not obligated to do so, the Sponsor intends to
maintain a market for the Units offered hereby and to offer continuously
to purchase such Units at the bid price of the Bonds in the portfolio
plus interest accrued to the date of settlement plus any principal cash
on hand, less any amounts representing taxes or other governmental
charges payable out of the Trust and less any accrued Trust expenses. If
the supply of Units exceeds demand or if some other business reason
warrants it, the Sponsor may either discontinue all purchases of Units
or discontinue purchases of Units at such prices. In the event that a
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market is not maintained for the Units and the Unit holder cannot find
another purchaser, a Unit holder desiring to dispose of his or her Units
may dispose of such Units by tendering them to the Trustee for
redemption at the Redemption Price, which is based upon the aggregate
bid price of the Bonds in the portfolio and any accrued interest. The
aggregate bid prices of the underlying Bonds in a Trust are expected to
be less than the related aggregate offering prices. See "Rights of Unit
holders-Redemption of Units." A UNIT HOLDER WHO WISHES TO DISPOSE OF HIS
OR HER UNITS SHOULD INQUIRE OF HIS OR HER BROKER AS TO CURRENT MARKET
PRICES IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHETHER THERE IS IN EXISTENCE ANY PRICE IN
EXCESS OF THE REDEMPTION PRICE AND, IF SO, THE AMOUNT THEREOF.
Rights of Unit Holders
Ownership of Units. Ownership of Units of any Trust will not be
evidenced by certificates unless a Unit holder, the Unit holder's
registered broker/dealer or the clearing agent for such broker/dealer
makes a written request to the Trustee. Certificates, if issued, will be
so noted on the confirmation statement sent to the Unit holder's broker.
Non-receipt of such certificate(s) must be reported to the Trustee
within one year; otherwise, a 2% surety bond fee will be required for
replacement.
Units are transferable by making a written request to the Trustee and,
in the case of Units evidenced by a certificate, by presenting and
surrendering such certificate to the Trustee properly endorsed or
accompanied by a written instrument or instruments of transfer which
should be sent registered or certified mail for the protection of the
Unit holder. Unit holders must sign such written request, and such
certificate or transfer instrument, exactly as their names appear on the
records of the Trustee and on any certificate representing the Units to
be transferred. Such signatures must be guaranteed by a participant in
the Securities Transfer Agents Medallion Program ("STAMP") or such other
signature guarantee program in addition to, or in substitution for,
STAMP, as may be accepted by the Trustee.
Although no such charge is now made or contemplated, the Trustee may
require a Unit holder to pay a reasonable fee for each certificate
reissued or transferred and to pay any governmental charge that may be
imposed in connection with each such transfer or interchange. Destroyed,
stolen, mutilated or lost certificates will be replaced upon delivery to
the Trustee of satisfactory indemnity, evidence of ownership and payment
of expenses incurred. Mutilated certificates must be surrendered to the
Trustee for replacement.
Distributions of Interest and Principal. Interest received by the
Trusts, 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, is credited by the Trustee
to the Interest Account of the appropriate Trust. Other receipts are
credited to the Principal Account of the appropriate Trust. Interest
received by a Trust will be distributed on or shortly after the
fifteenth day of each month on a pro rata basis to Unit holders of
record as of the preceding record date (which will be the first day of
the month). All distributions will be net of applicable expenses. The
pro rata share of cash in the Principal Account will be computed as of
the applicable record date, and distributions to the Unit holders as of
such record date will be made on or shortly after the fifteenth day of
such month. Proceeds received from the disposition of any of the Bonds
after such record date and prior to the following distribution date will
be held in the Principal Account and not distributed until the next
distribution date. The Trustee is not required to pay interest on funds
held in the Principal or Interest Accounts (but may itself earn interest
thereon and therefore benefits from the use of such funds) nor to make a
distribution from the Principal Account unless the amount available for
distribution shall equal at least $0.01 per Unit.
The distribution to the Unit holders as of each record date will be made
on the following distribution date or shortly thereafter and shall
consist of an amount substantially equal to one twelfth portion of the
Unit holders' pro rata share of the estimated net annual unit income in
the Interest Account after deducting estimated expenses. Because
interest payments are not received by the Trusts at a constant rate
throughout the year, such interest distribution may be more or less than
the amount credited to the Interest Account as of the record date. For
the purpose of minimizing fluctuation in the distributions from the
Interest Account, the Trustee is authorized to advance such amounts as
may be necessary to provide interest distributions of approximately
equal amounts. The Trustee shall be reimbursed for any such advances
from funds in the Interest Account on the ensuing record date. Persons
who purchase Units will commence receiving distributions only after such
person becomes a record owner. Notification to the Trustee of the
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transfer of Units is the responsibility of the purchaser, but in the
normal course of business such notice is provided by the selling
broker/dealer.
As of the first day of each month, the Trustee will deduct from the
Interest Account and, to the extent funds are not sufficient therein,
from the Principal Account, amounts necessary to pay the expenses of
Trusts (as determined on the basis set forth under "Trust Operating
Expenses"). The Trustee also may withdraw from said accounts such
amounts, if any, as it deems necessary to establish a reserve for any
governmental charges or extraordinary charges payable out of the Trusts.
Amounts so withdrawn shall not be considered a part of a Trust's assets
until such time as the Trustee shall return all for any part of such
amounts to the appropriate accounts. In addition, the Trustee may
withdraw from the Interest and Principal Accounts such amounts as may be
necessary to cover redemption of Units by the Trustee.
Reinvestment Option. Unit holders of the Trusts may elect to have each
distribution of interest income, capital gains and/or principal on their
Units automatically reinvested in shares of any mutual fund in the
Delaware Investments Family of Mutual Funds which are registered in the
Unit holder's state of residence. Such mutual funds are hereinafter
collectively referred to as the "Reinvestment Funds."
Each Reinvestment Fund has investment objectives which differ from those
of the Trusts. The prospectus relating to each Reinvestment Fund
describes the investment policies of such fund and sets forth the
procedures to follow to commence reinvestment. A Unit holder should
obtain a prospectus for the respective Reinvestment Fund by writing to
Delaware Distributors, L.P. at 1818 Market Street, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19103, or by phone at 800-362-7500.
After becoming a participant in a reinvestment plan, each distribution
of interest income, capital gains and/or principal on the participant's
Units will, on the applicable distribution date, automatically be
applied, as directed by such person, as of such distribution date by the
Trustee to purchase shares (or fractions thereof) of the applicable
Reinvestment Fund at a net asset value as computed as of the next end of
a "business day," as defined in the Reinvestment Fund's prospectus.
Confirmations of all reinvestments by a Unit holder into a Reinvestment
Fund will be mailed to the Unit holder by such Reinvestment Fund.
A participant may at any time prior to five days preceding the next
succeeding distribution date, by so notifying the Trustee in writing,
elect to terminate his or her reinvestment plan and receive future
distributions on his or her Units in cash. There will be no charge or
other penalty for such termination. Each Reinvestment Fund, its sponsor
and its investment advisor shall have the right to terminate at any time
the reinvestment plan relating to such fund.
Reports Provided. The Trustee shall furnish Unit holders of a Trust in
connection with each distribution a statement of the amount of interest
and, if any, the amount of other receipts being distributed expressed in
each case as a dollar amount representing the pro rata share of each
Unit of a Trust outstanding. For as long as the Sponsor deems it to be
in the best interests of the Unit holders, the accounts of each Trust
shall be audited, not less frequently than annually, by independent
certified public accountants and the report of such accountants shall be
furnished by the Trustee to Unit holders of such Trusts upon request.
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 Unit holder of a Trust a statement (i) as
to the Interest Account: interest received (including amounts
representing interest received upon any disposition of the Bonds) and
the percentage of such amount by states and territories in which the
issuers of such Bonds are located, deductions for applicable taxes and
for fees and expenses of such Trust, for purchases of Replacement Bonds
and for redemptions of Units, if any, reservations made by the Trustee,
if any, 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
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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 purchases of Replacement Bonds and for
redemptions of Units, if any, reservations made by the Trustee, if any,
deductions for payment of applicable taxes, fees and expenses of such
Trust 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 Redemption Price per Unit based upon the last
computation thereof made during such calendar year; and (v) amounts
actually distributed during such calendar year from the Interest and
Principal Accounts, separately stated, expressed both as total dollar
amounts and as dollar amounts representing the pro rata share of each
Unit outstanding.
In order to comply with Federal and state tax reporting requirements,
Unit holders will be furnished, upon request to the Trustee, evaluations
of the Bonds in a Trust furnished to it by the Evaluator.
Redemption of Units. A Unit holder who does not dispose of Units in the
secondary market described above may cause Units to be redeemed by the
Trustee by making a written request to the Trustee, at its unit
investment trust office, The Chase Manhattan Bank, 4 New York Plaza, 6th
Floor, New York, New York 10004-2413 and, in the case of Units evidenced
by a certificate, by tendering such certificate to the Trustee, properly
endorsed or accompanied by a written instrument or instruments of
transfer in form satisfactory to the Trustee. Unit holders must sign the
request, and such certificate or transfer instrument, exactly as their
names appear on the records of the Trustee and on any certificate
representing the Units to be redeemed. If the amount of the redemption
is $25,000 or less and the proceeds are payable to the Unit holder(s) of
record at the address of record, no signature guarantee is necessary for
redemptions by individual account owners (including joint owners).
Additional documentation may be requested, and a signature guarantee is
always required, from corporations, executors, administrators, trustees,
guardians or associations. The signatures must be guaranteed by a
participant in the STAMP or such other guarantee program in addition to,
or in substitution for, STAMP, as may be accepted by the Trustee. A
certificate should only be sent by registered or certified mail for the
protection of the Unit holder. Since tender of the certificate is
required for redemption when one has been issued, Units represented by a
certificate cannot be redeemed until the certificate representing such
Units has been received by the purchasers. The Trustee's toll-free
number for customer assistance is 800-682-7520, available 9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. EST any business day.
Redemption shall be made by the Trustee on the third business day
following the day on which a tender for redemption is received (the
"Redemption Date"). Such redemption shall be made by payment of cash,
equivalent to the Redemption Price for such Trust, determined as set
forth below as of the evaluation time stated under "Summary of Essential
Financial Information" in Part One of this Prospectus, next following
such tender, multiplied by the number of Units being redeemed. Any Units
redeemed shall be cancelled and any undivided fractional interest in the
Fund extinguished. The price received upon redemption might be more or
less than the amount paid by the Unit holder depending on the value of
the Bonds in the Trust involved at the time of redemption.
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 Unit holder'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 Unit holder only
when filing a return. Under normal circumstances the Trustee obtains the
Unit holder's tax identification number from the selling broker.
However, at any time a Unit holder elects to tender Units for
redemption, such Unit holder should provide a tax identification number
to the Trustee in order to avoid this possible "back-up withholding" in
the event the Trustee has not been previously provided such number.
Accrued interest paid on redemption shall be withdrawn from the Interest
Account or, if the balance therein is insufficient, from the Principal
Account. All other amounts will be withdrawn from the Principal Account.
The Trustee is empowered to sell underlying Bonds in order to make funds
available for redemption. Units so redeemed shall be cancelled.
The Redemption Price per Unit (as well as the secondary market Public
Offering Price) will be determined on the basis of the bid price of the
Bonds in each Trust, as of the close of trading on the New York Stock
Exchange (or as of any earlier closing time on a day on which the New
York Stock Exchange is scheduled in advance to close at such earlier
time) on days of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on the date any
such determination is made. While the Trustee has the power to determine
the Redemption Price per Unit when Units are tendered for redemption,
such authority has been delegated to the Evaluator which determines the
price per Unit on a daily basis. The Redemption Price per Unit is the
pro rata share of each Unit in a Trust determined on the basis of (i)
the cash on hand in such Trust or monies in the process of being
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collected, (ii) the value of the Bonds in such Trust based on the bid
prices of the Bonds (including "when issued" contracts, if any) and
(iii) interest accrued thereon, less (a) amounts representing taxes or
other governmental charges payable out of such Trust and (b) the accrued
expenses of such Trust.
The Evaluator may determine the value of the Bonds in a Trust by
employing any of the methods set forth in "Public Offering-Offering
Price."
The price at which Units may be redeemed could be less than the price
paid by the Unit holder and may be less than the par value of the Bonds
represented by the Units so redeemed. As stated above, the Trustee may
sell Bonds to cover redemptions. When Bonds are sold, the size of the
affected Trust will be, and the diversity may 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 right of redemption may be suspended and payment postponed for any
period during which the New York Stock Exchange is closed, other than
for customary weekend and holiday closings, or during which the
Securities and Exchange Commission determines that trading on that
Exchange is restricted or an emergency exists, as a result of which
disposal or evaluation of the Bonds in a Trust is not reasonably
practicable, or for such other periods as the Securities and Exchange
Commission may by order permit. The Trustee is not liable to any person
in any way for any loss or damage which may result from any such
suspension or postponement.
Trust Administration
Sponsor Purchases of Units. The Trustee shall 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 per Unit, it
may purchase such Units by notifying the Trustee before the close of
business on the date of such notification and by making payment therefor
to the Unit holder not later than the day on which the Units would
otherwise have been redeemed by the Trustee. Units held by the Sponsor
may be tendered to the Trustee for redemption as any other Units.
The offering price of any Units acquired by the Sponsor will be in
accord with the Public Offering Price described in the then currently
effective prospectus describing such Units. Any profit resulting from
the resale of such Units will belong to the Sponsor which likewise will
bear any loss resulting from a lower offering or redemption price
subsequent to its acquisition of such Units.
Portfolio Administration. The Trustee is empowered to sell, for the
purpose of redeeming Units tendered by any Unit holder, and for the
payment of expenses for which funds may not be available, such of the
Bonds designated by the Sponsor as the Trustee in its sole discretion
may deem necessary. The Sponsor, in designating such Bonds, will
consider a variety of factors, including (i) interest rates, (ii) market
value and (iii) marketability. The Sponsor may direct the Trustee to
dispose of Bonds in the event there is a decline in price or the
occurrence of other market or credit factors, including advance
refunding (i.e., the issuance of refunding securities and the deposit of
the proceeds thereof in trust or escrow to retire the refunded
securities on their respective redemption dates), so that in the opinion
of the Sponsor the retention of such Securities would be detrimental to
the interest of the Unit holders. The Trustee may, from time to time,
retain and pay compensation to the Sponsor (or an affiliate of the
Sponsor) to act as agent for the Trusts with respect to selling Bonds
from the Trusts. In acting in such capacity, the Sponsor or its
affiliate will be held subject to the restrictions under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, as amended.
The Sponsor is required to instruct the Trustee to reject any offer made
by an issuer of any of the Bonds to issue new obligations in exchange or
substitution for any Bond pursuant to a refunding or refinancing plan,
except that the Sponsor may instruct the Trustee to accept or reject
such an offer or to take any other action with respect thereto as the
Sponsor may deem proper if (i) the issuer is in default with respect to
such Bond or (ii) in the written opinion of the Sponsor the issuer will
probably default with respect to such Bond in the reasonably foreseeable
future. Any obligation so received in exchange or substitution will be
held by the Trustee subject to the terms and conditions of the Trust
Agreement to the same extent as Bonds originally deposited thereunder.
Within five days after the deposit of obligations in exchange or
substitution for underlying Bonds, the Trustee is required to give
notice thereof to each Unit holder, identifying the Bonds eliminated and
the Bonds substituted therefor. Except as stated herein, the acquisition
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by the Trust of any obligations other than the Bonds initially deposited
is not permitted.
If any default in the payment of principal or interest on any Bond
occurs and no provision for payment is made therefor within 30 days, the
Trustee is required to notify the Sponsor thereof. If the Sponsor fails
to instruct the Trustee to sell or to hold such Bond within 30 days
after notification by the Trustee to the Sponsor of such default, the
Trustee may in its discretion sell the defaulted Bond and not be liable
for any depreciation or loss thereby incurred.
Amendment or Termination. The Sponsor and the Trustee have the power to
amend the Trust Agreement without the consent of any of the Unit holders
when such an amendment is (i) to cure an ambiguity or to correct or
supplement any provision of the Trust Agreement which may be defective
or inconsistent with any other provision contained therein or (ii) to
make such other provisions as shall not adversely affect the interest of
the Unit holders (as determined in good faith by the Sponsor and the
Trustee), provided that the Trust Agreement may not be amended to
increase the number of Units issuable thereunder or to permit the
deposit or acquisition of obligations either in addition to or in
substitution for any of the Bonds initially deposited in a Trust, except
for the substitution of certain refunding obligations for such Bonds,
for Replacement Bonds and for subsequent deposits (see "The Fund"). In
the event of any amendment requiring the consent of Unit holders, the
Trustee is obligated to notify promptly all Unit holders of the
substance of such amendment.
A Trust may be terminated at any time by consent of Unit holders
representing 66-2/3% of the Units of such Trust then outstanding or by
the Trustee when the value of such Trust, as shown by any semi-annual
evaluation, is less than the minimum value indicated under "Summary of
Essential Financial Information" in Part One of this Prospectus. A Trust
will be liquidated by the Trustee in the event that a sufficient number
of Units not yet sold are tendered for redemption by the Underwriters,
including the Sponsor, so that the net worth of such Trust would be
reduced to less than 40% of the initial principal amount of such Trust.
If a Trust is liquidated because of the redemption of unsold Units by
the Underwriters, the Sponsor will refund to each purchaser of Units the
entire sales charge paid by such purchaser.
The Trust Agreement provides that a Trust shall terminate upon the
redemption, sale or other disposition of the last Bond held in such
Trust, but in no event shall it continue beyond the end of the year
preceding the fiftieth anniversary of the Trust Agreement. In the event
of termination of a Trust, written notice thereof will be sent by the
Trustee to each Unit holder of such Trust at his or her address
appearing on the registration books of the Trust maintained by the
Trustee, such notice specifying the time or times at which the Unit
holder may surrender his or her certificate or certificates, if any were
issued, for cancellation. Within a reasonable time thereafter, the
Trustee shall liquidate any Bonds then held in such Trust and shall
deduct from the rinds of such Trust any accrued costs, expenses or
indemnities provided by the Trust Agreement, 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 sale of Bonds in a Trust upon
termination may result in a lower 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 Unit holder upon termination may
be less than the principal amount or par amount of Bonds represented by
the Units held by such Unit holder. The Trustee shall then distribute to
each Unit holder his or her share of the balance of the Interest and
Principal Accounts. With such distribution, the Unit holders shall be
furnished a final 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 Unit holders in the same manner.
Limitation on Liabilities. The Sponsor, the Evaluator and the Trustee
shall be under no liability to Unit holders for taking any action or for
refraining from taking any action in good faith pursuant to the Trust
Agreement, or for errors in judgment, but shall be liable only for their
own willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the
performance of their duties or by reason of their reckless disregard of
their obligations and duties thereunder. 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 Trust Agreement, the Trustee may act thereunder and shall not
be liable for any action taken by it in good faith under the Trust
Agreement.
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
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thereon or upon it as Trustee under the Trust Agreement or upon or in
Fund 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 Trust Agreement contains
other customary provisions limiting the liability of the Trustee.
The Trustee, Sponsor and Unit holders may rely on any evaluation
furnished by the Evaluator and shall have no responsibility for the
accuracy thereof. Determinations by the Evaluator under the Trust
Agreement shall be made in good faith upon the basis of the best
information available to it, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that the Evaluator shall
be under no liability to the Trustee, Sponsor or Unit holders for errors
in judgment. This provision shall not protect the Evaluator in any case
of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless
disregard of its obligations and duties.
Sponsor. We, Nike Securities L.P., specialize in the underwriting,
trading and wholesale distribution of unit investment trusts under the
"First Trust" brand name and other securities. An Illinois limited
partnership formed in 1991, we act as Sponsor for successive series of:
- The First Trust Combined Series
- FT Series (formerly known as The First Trust Special Situations Trust)
- The First Trust Insured Corporate Trust
- The First Trust of Insured Municipal Bonds
- The First Trust GNMA
First Trust introduced the first insured unit investment trust in 1974.
To date we have deposited more than $27 billion in First Trust unit
investment trusts. Our employees include a team of professionals with
many years of experience in the unit investment trust industry.
We are a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
and Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Our principal offices
are at 1001 Warrenville Road, Lisle, Illinois 60532; telephone number
(630) 241-4141. As of December 31, 1999, the total partners' capital of
Nike Securities L.P. was $19,881,035 (audited).
This information refers only to the Sponsor and not to the Trust or to
any series of the Trust or to any other dealer. We are including this
information only to inform you of our financial responsibility and our
ability to carry out our contractual obligations. We will provide more
detailed financial information on request.
If the Sponsor shall fail to perform any of its duties under the Trust
Agreement or become incapable of acting or become bankrupt or its
affairs are taken over by public authorities, then the Trustee may (i)
appoint a successor Sponsor at rates of compensation deemed by the
Trustee to be reasonable and not exceeding amounts prescribed by the
Securities and Exchange Commission, (ii) terminate the Trust Agreement
and liquidate the Fund as provided therein or (iii) continue to act as
Trustee without terminating the Trust Agreement.
Code of Ethics. The Sponsor and each Trust have adopted a code of ethics
requiring the Sponsor's employees who have access to information on
Trust transactions to report personal securities transactions. The
purpose of the code is to avoid potential conflicts of interest and to
prevent fraud, deception or misconduct with respect to a Trust.
Evaluator. The Evaluator is First Trust Advisors L.P., an Illinois
limited partnership formed in 1991 and an affiliate of the Sponsor. The
Evaluator's address is 1001 Warrenville Road, Lisle, Illinois 60532.
The Trustee, Sponsor and Unit holders may rely on the accuracy of any
evaluation prepared by the Evaluator. The Evaluator will make
determinations in good faith based upon the best available information.
However, the Evaluator will not be liable to the Trustee, Sponsor or
Unit holders for errors in judgment.
Trustee. The Trustee is The Chase Manhattan Bank, with its principal
executive office located at 270 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017
and its unit investment trust office at 4 New York Plaza, 6th Floor, New
York, New York 10004-2413. The Trustee is subject to supervision 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.
The duties of the Trustee are primarily ministerial in nature. It did
not participate in the selection of Bonds for the portfolio of any Trust.
In accordance with the Trust Agreement, the Trustee shall keep proper
books of record and account of all transactions at its office for the
Fund. Such records shall include the name and address of, and the
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certificates issued by each Trust to, every Unit holder of each Trust.
Such books and records shall be open to inspection by any Unit holder at
all reasonable times during usual business hours. The Trustee shall make
such annual or other reports as may from time to time be required under
any applicable state or Federal statute, rule or regulation (see "Rights
of Unit Holders-Reports Provided"). The Trustee is required to keep a
certified copy or duplicate original of the Trust Agreement on file in
its office available for inspection at all reasonable times during the
usual business hours by any Unit holder, together with a current list of
the Bonds held in the Trusts.
Under the Trust Agreement, the Trustee or any successor trustee may
resign and be discharged of the Trusts created by the Trust Agreement by
executing an instrument in writing and filing the same with the Sponsor.
The Trustee or successor trustee must mail a copy of the notice of
resignation to all Unit holders then of record, not less than 60 days
before the date specified in such notice when such resignation is to
take effect. The Sponsor upon receiving notice of such resignation is
obligated to appoint a successor trustee promptly. If, upon such
resignation, no successor trustee 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. The Sponsor may remove the Trustee and appoint a successor
trustee as provided in the Trust Agreement. Notice of such removal and
appointment shall be mailed to each Unit holder by the Sponsor. Upon
execution of a written acceptance of such appointment by such successor
trustee, all the rights, powers, duties and obligations of the original
trustee shall vest in the successor. The resignation or removal of a
Trustee becomes effective only when the successor trustee accepts its
appointment as such or when a court of competent jurisdiction appoints a
successor trustee.
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. The Trustee must be a corporation organized under the
laws of the United States or any State, be authorized to exercise trust
powers and have at all times an aggregate capital, surplus and undivided
profits of not less than $5,000,000.
Other Matters
Legal Opinions. The legality of the Units offered hereby and certain
matters relating to Federal and state tax law have been passed upon by
Chapman and Cutler, 111 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603, as
counsel for the Sponsor. Carter, Ledyard & Milburn will act as counsel
for the Trustee and as special New York tax counsel for the Trusts.
Experts. The financial statements of each Trust as of the date presented
in Part One of this Prospectus have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP,
independent auditors, as set forth in their report therein appearing
elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such report given
upon the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
Description Of Bond Ratings*
Standard & Poor's. A brief description of the applicable Standard &
Poor's ratings symbols and their meanings follows:
A Standard & Poor's corporate or municipal bond 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 bond 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:
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* As published by the ratings companies.
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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; and
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: Bonds rated AAA have 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 higher rated categories.
Plus (+) or Minus (-): The ratings from "AA" to "BBB" 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 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. The investor should exercise his or
her own judgment with respect to such likelihood and risk.
Credit Watch: Credit Watch highlights potential changes in ratings of
bonds and other fixed income securities. It focuses on events and trends
which place companies and government units under special surveillance by
S&P's 180-member analytical staff. These may include merges, voter
referendums, actions by regulatory authorities, or developments gleaned
from analytical reviews. Unless otherwise noted, a rating decision will
be made within 90 days. Issues appear on Credit Watch where an event,
situation, or deviation from trends occurred and needs to be evaluated
as to its impact. On credit ratings. A listing, however, does not mean a
rating change is inevitable. Since S&P continuously monitors all of its
ratings, Credit Watch is not intended to include all issues under
review. Thus, rating changes will occur without issues appearing on
Credit Watch.
Bonds insured by Financial Guaranty Insurance Company, Ambac Assurance
Corporation (formerly AMBAC Indemnity Corporation), Municipal Bond
Investors Assurance Corporation, Connie Lee Insurance Company, Financial
Security Assurance and Capital Guaranty Insurance Company are
automatically rated "AAA" by Standard & Poor's
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 of 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.
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**Bonds insured by Financial Guaranty Insurance Company, Ambac Assurance
Corporation (formerly, AMBAC Indemnity Corporation), Municipal Bond
Investors Assurance Corporation, Connie Lee Insurance Company, Financial
Security Assurance and Capital Guaranty Insurance Company are
automatically rated "AAA" by Standard & Poor's.
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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 fluctuation 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.
A1 and Baa1: Bonds which are rated A 1 and Baa 1 offer the maximum in
security within their quality group, can be bought for possible
upgrading in quality, and additionally, afford the investor an
opportunity to gauge more precisely the relative attractiveness of
offerings in the market place.
Baa: Bonds which are rated Baa are considered as medium grade
obligation; 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 form
occasional speculative factors applying to some bonds of this class, Baa
market valuations will move in parallel with Aaa, Aa, and A obligations
during periods of economic normalcy, except in instances of oversupply.
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.
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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No person is authorized to give any information or to make any
representations not contained in this Prospectus; and any information or
representation not contained herein must not be relied upon as having
been authorized by the Fund, the Sponsor or the Underwriters. 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
What is The First Trust Tax-Exempt Trust Series? 3
Investment Objectives and Portfolio Selection 3
The Trusts
Arizona Trusts 4
California Trusts 6
Colorado Trusts 10
Minnesota Trusts 13
New Mexico Trusts 16
Oregon Trusts 19
Pennsylvania Trusts 21
Puerto Rico Trusts 23
Equivalent Taxable Estimated Current Returns 24
Estimated Current Return and
Estimated Long-Term Return 31
Trust Operating Expenses 31
Insurance on the Bonds in the Insured Trusts 32
Tax Status 33
Public Offering 36
Rights of Unit Holders 38
Trust Administration 41
Other Matters 44
Description of Bond Ratings 45
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This Prospectus contains information concerning the Fund and the
Sponsor, but does not contain all of the information set forth in the
registration statements and exhibits relating thereto, which the Fund
has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C.,
under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940,
and to which reference is hereby made.
PROSPECTUS
THE FIRST TRUST
TAX-EXEMPT TRUST SERIES
PROSPECTUS PART TWO
June 30, 2000
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CONTENTS OF POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT
OF REGISTRATION STATEMENT
This Post-Effective Amendment of Registration Statement
comprises the following papers and documents:
The facing sheet
The prospectus
The signatures
The Consent of Independent Auditors
S-1
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933,
the Registrant, The First Trust of Tax-Exempt Trust Series 10,
certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness
of this Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the
Securities Act of 1933 and has duly caused this Post-Effective
Amendment of its Registration Statement to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized in the
Village of Lisle and State of Illinois on June 30, 2000.
THE FIRST TRUST OF TAX-EXEMPT TRUST
SERIES 10
(Registrant)
By NIKE SECURITIES L.P.
(Depositor)
By Robert M. Porcellino
Senior Vice President
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933,
this Post-Effective Amendment of Registration Statement has been
signed below by the following person in the capacity and on the
date indicated:
Signature Title* Date
David J. Allen Sole Director of )
Nike Securities )
Corporation, ) June 30, 2000
the General Partner )
of Nike Securities L.P. )
)
) Robert M. Porcellino
) Attorney-in-Fact**
* The title of the person named herein represents his capacity
in and relationship to Nike Securities L.P., Depositor.
** An executed copy of the related power of attorney was filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection
with the Amendment No. 1 to Form S-6 of The First Trust
Combined Series 258 (File No. 33-63483) and the same is
hereby incorporated herein by this reference.
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption
"Experts" and to the use of our report dated June 9, 2000 in this
Post-Effective Amendment to the Registration Statement and
related Prospectus of The First Trust of Tax-Exempt Trust Series
dated June 28, 2000.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Chicago, Illinois
June 27, 2000
