UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-21128
Legg Mason Partners Variable Portfolios IV
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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125 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) |
Robert I. Frenkel, Esq.
c/o Legg Mason & Co., LLC
300 First Stamford Place, 4th Floor
Stamford, CT 06902
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 451-2010
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2006
ITEM 1. REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS.
The Semi-Annual Report to Stockholders is filed herewith.
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SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
JUNE 30, 2006 | | Legg Mason Partners Variable Portfolios IV Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio – All Cap Growth and Value
Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio – Large Cap Growth and Value
Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio – Global All Cap Growth and Value
Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio – Balanced All Cap Growth and Value |
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| Variable Portfolios IV |
Semi-Annual Report • June 30, 2006
What’s
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Letter from the Chairman | | I |
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Fund at a Glance: | | |
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| Large Cap Growth and Value | | 2 |
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| Global All Cap Growth and Value | | 3 |
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| Balanced All Cap Growth and Value | | 4 |
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Fund Expenses | | 5 |
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Schedules of Investments | | 7 |
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities | | 31 |
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Statements of Operations | | 32 |
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | 33 |
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Financial Highlights | | 37 |
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Notes to Financial Statements | | 41 |
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Board Approval of Management and Subadvisory Agreements | | 49 |
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| “Smith Barney”, “Salomon Brothers” and “Citi” are service marks of Citigroup, licensed for use by Legg Mason as the names of funds and investment managers. Legg Mason and its affiliates, as well as the Funds’ investment manager, are not affiliated with Citigroup. |
R. JAY GERKEN, CFA
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
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| Dear Shareholder, |
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| The U.S. economy appeared to be on solid footing during the six-month reporting period. After gross domestic product (“GDP”)i rose 1.7% in the fourth quarter of 2005 — the first quarter in which GDP growth did not surpass 3.0% in nearly three years — the economy rebounded sharply in the first quarter of 2006. During this time, GDP rose 5.6%, its best showing since the third quarter of 2003. Both strong consumer and business spending prompted the economic turnaround. In the second quarter of 2006, GDP growth was a more modest 2.5%, according to the Commerce Department’s initial reading for the period. The decline was largely attributed to lower consumer spending, triggered by higher interest rates and oil prices, as well as a cooling housing market. In addition, business spending fell during the quarter. |
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| The Federal Reserve Board (“Fed”)ii continued to raise interest rates during the reporting period. Despite the “changing of the guard” from Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan to Ben Bernanke in early 2006, it was “business as usual” for the Fed, as it raised short-term interest rates four times during the period. Since it began its tightening campaign in June 2004, the Fed has increased rates 17 consecutive times, bringing the federal funds rateiii from 1.00% to 5.25%. Coinciding with its latest rate hike in June 2006, the Fed said: “The extent and timing of any additional firming. . .will depend on the evolution of the outlook for both inflation and economic growth, as implied by incoming information.” |
| For the six-month period ended June 30, 2006, the U.S. stock market produced positive returns, with the S&P 500 Indexiv returning 2.71%. While the economy expanded and corporate profits remained strong, the headwinds from steadily rising interest rates, inflationary pressures and the potential for additional Fed rate hikes tempered returns. |
| Looking at the market more closely, small-cap stocks outperformed their mid- and large-cap counterparts, with the Russell 2000v, Russell Midcapvi and Russell 1000vii Indexes returning 8.21%, 4.84% and 2.76%, respectively. From an investment style perspective, value stocks significantly outperformed growth stocks, with the Russell 3000 Valueviii and |
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| Russell 3000 Growthix Indexes returning 6.90% and -0.32%, respectively, over the reporting period. |
| Both short- and long-term yields rose over the reporting period, causing the overall bond market to decline. During the six months ended June 30, 2006, two-year Treasury yields increased from 4.41% to 5.16%. Over the same period, 10-year Treasury yields moved from 4.39% to 5.15%. Short-term rates rose in concert with the Fed’s repeated rate hikes, while long-term rates rose on fears of mounting inflationary pressures. Looking at the six-month period as a whole, the overall bond market, as measured by the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Indexx, returned -0.72%. |
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| Performance Snapshot as of June 30, 2006 (unaudited) |
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MDP — All Cap Growth and Value | | | 1.34% | |
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Russell 3000 Index | | | 3.23% | |
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S&P 500 Index | | | 2.71% | |
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Lipper Variable Multi-Cap Core Funds Category Average | | | 3.18% | |
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MDP — Large Cap Growth and Value | | | -0.45% | |
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Russell 1000 Index | | | 2.76% | |
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S&P 500 Index | | | 2.71% | |
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Lipper Variable Large-Cap Core Funds Category Average | | | 1.25% | |
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MDP — Global All Cap Growth and Value | | | 2.64% | |
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Russell 3000 Index | | | 3.23% | |
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MSCI EAFE Index | | | 10.16% | |
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MSCI World Index | | | 6.06% | |
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S&P 500 Index | | | 2.71% | |
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Lipper Variable Large-Cap Core Funds Category Average | | | 1.25% | |
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MDP — Balanced All Cap Growth and Value | | | 0.84% | |
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Russell 1000 Index | | | 2.76% | |
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Russell 3000 Growth Index | | | -0.32% | |
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Russell 3000 Value Index | | | 6.90% | |
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Lehman Brothers Intermediate Treasury Bond Index | | | -0.20% | |
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S&P 500 Index | | | 2.71% | |
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Lipper Variable Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Funds Category Average | | | 2.14% | |
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| The performance shown represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown above. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate and investors’ shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. | |
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| Fund returns assume the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at net asset value and the deduction of all fund expenses. | |
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| Performance figures reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which performance would have been lower. | |
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| Lipper, Inc. is a major independent mutual-fund tracking organization. Returns are based on the six-month period ended June 30, 2006 and include the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any. Returns were calculated among the 189 funds in the variable multi-cap core funds category, 222 funds in the variable large-cap core funds category and 114 funds in the variable mixed-asset target allocation funds category. | |
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Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — All Cap Growth and Value1
Special Shareholder Notices
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| As part of the continuing effort to integrate investment products managed by the advisers acquired with Citigroup’s asset management business, Legg Mason, Inc. (“Legg Mason”) has recommended various Fund actions in order to streamline product offerings, eliminate redundancies and improve efficiencies within the organization. At Board meetings held during June and July 2006, the Fund’s Board reviewed and approved these recommendations, and provided authorization to move ahead with proxy solicitations for those matters needing shareholder approval. |
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| The Fund’s Board has approved the appointment of Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (“LMPFA”) as the Fund’s investment manager effective August 1, 2006. The Fund’s Board has also approved the appointment of CAM North America, LLC (“CAM N.A.”) as the Fund’s subadviser effective August 1, 2006. The portfolio managers who are responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund remain the same immediately prior to and immediately after the date of these changes. LMPFA and CAM N.A. are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Legg Mason. |
| The Fund was formerly known as Multiple Discipline Portfolio — All Cap Growth and Value. |
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| For the six months ended June 30, 2006, the Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — All Cap Growth and Value returned 1.34%. These shares underperformed the Fund’s unmanaged benchmarks, the Russell 3000 Indexxi and the S&P 500 Index, which returned 3.23% and 2.71%, respectively, for the same period. The Lipper Variable Multi-Cap Core Funds Category Average2 increased 3.18% over the same time frame. |
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1 | The Fund is an underlying investment option of various variable annuity and variable life insurance products. The Fund’s performance returns do not reflect the deduction of initial sales charges and expenses imposed in connection with investing in variable annuity or variable life insurance contracts, such as administrative fees, account charges, and surrender charges, which, if reflected, would reduce the performance of the Fund. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. |
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2 | Lipper, Inc. is a major independent mutual-fund tracking organization. Returns are based on the six-month period ended June 30, 2006, including the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, calculated among the 189 funds in the Fund’s Lipper category. |
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Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — Large Cap Growth and Value3
Special Shareholder Notices
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| As part of the continuing effort to integrate investment products managed by the advisers acquired with Citigroup’s asset management business, Legg Mason, Inc. (“Legg Mason”) has recommended various Fund actions in order to streamline product offerings, eliminate redundancies and improve efficiencies within the organization. At Board meetings held during June and July 2006, the Fund’s Board reviewed and approved these recommendations, and provided authorization to move ahead with proxy solicitations for those matters needing shareholder approval. |
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| The Fund’s Board has approved the appointment of Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (“LMPFA”) as the Fund’s investment manager effective August 1, 2006. The Fund’s Board has also approved the appointment of CAM North America, LLC (“CAM N.A.”) as the Fund’s subadviser effective August 1, 2006. The portfolio managers who are responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund remain the same immediately prior to and immediately after the date of these changes. LMPFA and CAM N.A. are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Legg Mason. |
| The Fund was formerly known as Multiple Discipline Portfolio — Large Cap Growth and Value. |
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| For the six months ended June 30, 2006, the Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — Large Cap Growth and Value returned -0.45%. These shares underperformed the Fund’s unmanaged benchmarks, the Russell 1000 Index and the S&P 500 Index, which returned 2.76% and 2.71%, respectively, for the same period. The Lipper Variable Large-Cap Core Funds Category Average4 increased 1.25% over the same time frame. |
Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — Global All Cap Growth and Value3
Special Shareholder Notices
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| As part of the continuing effort to integrate investment products managed by the advisers acquired with Citigroup’s |
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3 | The Fund is an underlying investment option of various variable annuity and variable life insurance products. The Fund’s performance returns do not reflect the deduction of initial sales charges and expenses imposed in connection with investing in variable annuity or variable life insurance contracts, such as administrative fees, account charges, and surrender charges, which, if reflected, would reduce the performance of the Fund. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. |
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4 | Lipper, Inc. is a major independent mutual-fund tracking organization. Returns are based on the six-month period ended June 30, 2006, including the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, calculated among the 222 funds in the Fund’s Lipper category. |
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| asset management business, Legg Mason, Inc. (“Legg Mason”) has recommended various Fund actions in order to streamline product offerings, eliminate redundancies and improve efficiencies within the organization. At Board meetings held during June and July 2006, the Fund’s Board reviewed and approved these recommendations, and provided authorization to move ahead with proxy solicitations for those matters needing shareholder approval. |
| The Fund’s Board has approved the appointment of Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (“LMPFA”) as the Fund’s investment manager effective August 1, 2006. The Fund’s Board has also approved the appointment of CAM North America, LLC (“CAM N.A.”) as the Fund’s subadviser effective August 1, 2006. The portfolio managers who are responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund remain the same immediately prior to and immediately after the date of these changes. LMPFA and CAM N.A. are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Legg Mason. |
| The Fund was formerly known as Multiple Discipline Portfolio — Global All Cap Growth and Value. |
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| For the six months ended June 30, 2006, Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — Global All Cap Growth and Value returned 2.64%. In comparison, the Fund’s unmanaged benchmarks, the Russell 3000 Index, the MSCI EAFE Indexxii, the MSCI World Indexxiii and the S&P 500 Index, returned 3.23%, 10.16%, 6.06% and 2.71%, respectively, for the same period. The Lipper Variable Large-Cap Core Funds Category Average5 increased 1.25% over the same time frame. |
Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — Balanced All Cap Growth and Value6
Special Shareholder Notices
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| As part of the continuing effort to integrate investment products managed by the advisers acquired with Citigroup’s asset management business, Legg Mason, Inc. (“Legg Mason”) has recommended various Fund actions in order to streamline product offerings, eliminate redundancies and |
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5 | Lipper, Inc. is a major independent mutual-fund tracking organization. Returns are based on the six-month period ended June 30, 2006, including the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, calculated among the 222 funds in the Fund’s Lipper category. |
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6 | The Fund is an underlying investment option of various variable annuity and variable life insurance products. The Fund’s performance returns do not reflect the deduction of initial sales charges and expenses imposed in connection with investing in variable annuity or variable life insurance contracts, such as administrative fees, account charges, and surrender charges, which, if reflected, would reduce the performance of the Fund. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. |
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| improve efficiencies within the organization. At Board meetings held during June and July 2006, the Fund’s Board reviewed and approved these recommendations, and provided authorization to move ahead with proxy solicitations for those matters needing shareholder approval. |
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| The Fund’s Board has approved the appointment of Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (“LMPFA”) as the Fund’s investment manager effective August 1, 2006. The Fund’s Board has also approved the appointment of CAM North America, LLC (“CAM N.A.”) and Western Asset Management Company (“Western Asset”) as the Fund’s subadvisers effective August 1, 2006. The portfolio managers who are responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund remain the same immediately prior to and immediately after the date of these changes. LMPFA, CAM N.A. and Western Asset are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Legg Mason. |
| Effective July 17, 2006, Robert Gendelman, a portfolio manager of CAM N.A., assumed management of the equity portion of the Fund’s assets and also acts as coordinating portfolio manager of the Fund. |
| Shareholders will be asked to authorize the Fund’s Board to change the Fund’s investment objective without shareholder approval. Proxy materials are expected to be mailed later in 2006. If shareholder approval is obtained, it is expected that the Fund’s investment objective and investment strategy would change. It is planned that the Fund’s new investment objective would be total return (that is, a combination of income and long-term capital appreciation), and related changes to investment strategies will also be implemented. In connection with the proposed change in the Fund’s investment objective, it is expected that the Fund would no longer follow a fixed asset allocation strategy. Until shareholder approval is obtained, the Fund will continue to pursue its current investment objective and strategies. |
| The Fund was formerly known as Multiple Discipline Portfolio — Balanced All Cap Growth and Value. |
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| For the six months ended June 30, 2006, the Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — Balanced All Cap Growth and Value returned 0.84%. In comparison, the Fund’s unmanaged benchmarks, the Russell 1000 Index, the Russell 3000 Growth Index, the Russell 3000 Value Index, the Lehman Brothers Intermediate Treasury Bond Indexxiv and the S&P 500 Index, returned 2.76%, -0.32%, 6.90%, |
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| -0.20% and 2.71%, respectively, for the same period. The Lipper Variable Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Funds Category Average7 increased 2.14% over the same time frame. |
Information About Your Funds
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| As you may be aware, several issues in the mutual fund industry have come under the scrutiny of federal and state regulators. Affiliates of the Funds’ Manager have, in recent years, received requests for information from various government regulators regarding market timing, late trading, fees, and other mutual fund issues in connection with various investigations. The regulators appear to be examining, among other things, the Funds’ response to market timing and shareholder exchange activity, including compliance with prospectus disclosure related to these subjects. The Funds are not in a position to predict the outcome of these requests and investigations. |
| Important information with regard to recent regulatory developments that may affect the Funds is contained in the Notes to Financial Statements included in this report. |
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| As always, thank you for your continued confidence in our stewardship of your assets. We look forward to helping you meet your financial goals. |
Sincerely,

R. Jay Gerken, CFA
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
July 28, 2006
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7 | Lipper, Inc. is a major independent mutual-fund tracking organization. Returns are based on the six-month period ended June 30, 2006, including the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, calculated among the 114 funds in the Fund’s Lipper category. |
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The information provided is not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results or investment advice. Views expressed may differ from those of the firm as a whole.
RISKS:
Variable All Cap Growth and Value: Diversification does not assure against loss. The Fund may invest in small-and mid-cap companies that may involve a higher degree of risk and volatility than investments in large-cap companies. The Fund may use derivatives, such as options and futures, which can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses, and have a potentially large impact on Fund performance. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for more information on these and other risks.
Variable Large Cap Growth and Value: Diversification does not assure against loss. The Fund may use derivatives, such as options and futures, which can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses, and have a potentially large impact on Fund performance. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for more information on these and other risks.
Variable Global All Cap Growth and Value: Diversification does not assure against loss. The Fund may invest in small-and mid-cap companies that may involve a higher degree of risk and volatility than investments in large-cap companies. The Fund may use derivatives, such as options and futures, which can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses, and have a potentially large impact on Fund performance. Foreign stocks are subject to certain risks of overseas investing not associated with domestic investing such as currency fluctuations and changes in political and economic conditions, which could result in significant market fluctuation. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for more information on these and other risks.
Variable Balanced All Cap Growth and Value: Diversification does not assure against loss. The Fund may invest in small-and mid-cap companies that may involve a higher degree of risk and volatility than investments in large-cap companies. Interest rates typically cause the prices of fixed income securities to decline and may, reduce the value of the Fund’s share price. The Fund may use derivatives, such as options and futures, which can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses, and have a potentially large impact on Fund performance. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for more information on these and other risks.
All index performance reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. Please note that an investor cannot invest directly in an index.
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i | | Gross domestic product is a market value of goods and services produced by labor and property in a given country. |
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ii | | The Federal Reserve Board is responsible for the formulation of a policy designed to promote economic growth, full employment, stable prices, and a sustainable pattern of international trade and payments. |
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iii | | The federal funds rate is the interest rate that banks with excess reserves at a Federal Reserve district bank charge other banks that need overnight loans. |
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iv | | The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of 500 stocks that is generally representative of the performance of larger companies in the U.S. |
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v | | The Russell 2000 Index measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represents approximately 8% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index. |
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vi | | The Russell Midcap Index measures the performance of the 800 smallest companies in the Russell 1000 Index, which represents approximately 25% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 1000 Index. |
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vii | | The Russell 1000 Index measures the performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represents approximately 92% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index. |
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viii | | The Russell 3000 Value Index measures the performance of those Russell 3000 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. (A price-to-book ratio is the price of a stock compared to the difference between a company’s assets and liabilities.) |
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ix | | The Russell 3000 Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell 3000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. |
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x | | The Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index is a broad-based bond index comprised of government, corporate, mortgage and asset-backed issues, rated investment grade or higher, and having at least one year to maturity. |
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xi | | The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represents approximately 98% of the U.S. equity market. |
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xii | | The MSCI EAFE Index is an unmanaged index of common stocks of companies located in Europe, Australasia and the Far East. |
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xiii | | The MSCI World Index is a market capitalization weighted equity index of over 1,500 stocks traded in 22 world markets. |
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xiv | | The Lehman Brothers Intermediate Treasury Bond Index is an unmanaged index of U.S. Treasury bonds with maturities between one and ten years. |
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Fund at a Glance (unaudited)
Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — All Cap Growth and Value
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Fund at a Glance (unaudited) (continued)
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Fund at a Glance (unaudited) (continued)
Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — Global All Cap Growth and Value
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Fund at a Glance (unaudited) (continued)
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Fund Expenses (unaudited)
Example
As a shareholder of the Funds, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested on January 1, 2006 and held for the six months ended June 30, 2006.
Actual Expenses
The table below titled “Based on Actual Total Return” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information provided in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. To estimate the expenses you paid on your account, divide your ending account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 ending account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period”.
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All Cap Growth and Value | | | 1.34 | % | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,013.40 | | | | 0.94 | % | | $ | 4.69 | |
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Large Cap Growth and Value | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 995.50 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 4.55 | |
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Global All Cap Growth and Value | | | 2.64 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,026.40 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 4.17 | |
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Balanced All Cap Growth and Value | | | 0.84 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,008.40 | | | | 0.94 | | | | 4.68 | |
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(1) | | For the six months ended June 30, 2006. |
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(2) | | Assumes reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at net asset value. Total return is not annualized, as it may not be representative of the total return for the year. Total returns do not reflect expenses associated with the separate account such as administrative fees, account charges and surrender charges which, if reflected, would reduce the total returns. Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. |
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(3) | | Expenses (net of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements) are equal to each Fund’s respective annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365. |
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Fund Expenses (unaudited) (continued)
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table below titled “Based on Hypothetical Total Return” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5.00% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use the information provided in this table to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other funds. To do so, compare the 5.00% hypothetical example relating to the Fund with the 5.00% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table below are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs. Therefore, this table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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All Cap Growth and Value | | | 5.00 | % | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.13 | | | | 0.94 | % | | $ | 4.71 | |
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Large Cap Growth and Value | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,020.23 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 4.61 | |
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Global All Cap Growth and Value | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,020.68 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 4.16 | |
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Balanced All Cap Growth and Value | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,020.13 | | | | 0.94 | | | | 4.71 | |
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(1) | | For the six months ended June 30, 2006. |
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(2) | | Expenses (net of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements) are equal to each Fund’s respective annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365. |
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| Schedules of Investments (June 30, 2006) (unaudited) |
LEGG MASON PARTNERS VARIABLE MULTIPLE DISCIPLINE PORTFOLIO —
ALL CAP GROWTH AND VALUE
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Shares | | Security | | Value |
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COMMON STOCKS — 99.0% |
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY — 16.9% |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.7% |
| 55,935 | | | McDonald’s Corp. | | $ | 1,879,416 | |
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Internet & Catalog Retail — 2.2% |
| 64,000 | | | Amazon.com Inc.* | | | 2,475,520 | |
| 29,000 | | | eBay Inc.* | | | 849,410 | |
| 66,945 | | | Expedia Inc.* | | | 1,002,167 | |
| 63,945 | | | IAC/ InterActiveCorp.* | | | 1,693,903 | |
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| | | | Total Internet & Catalog Retail | | | 6,021,000 | |
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Leisure Equipment & Products — 0.3% |
| 49,220 | | | Hasbro Inc. | | | 891,374 | |
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Media — 10.9% |
| 97,340 | | | Cablevision Systems Corp., New York Group, Class A Shares | | | 2,087,943 | |
| 124,960 | | | Comcast Corp., Special Class A Shares* | | | 4,096,189 | |
| 32,377 | | | Discovery Holding Co., Class A Shares* | | | 473,676 | |
| 229,000 | | | Interpublic Group of Cos. Inc.* | | | 1,912,150 | |
| 22,193 | | | Liberty Global Inc., Series A Shares* | | | 477,150 | |
| 6,390 | | | Liberty Global Inc., Series C Shares* | | | 131,442 | |
| 21,188 | | | Liberty Media Holding Corp. — Capital Group, Series A Shares* | | | 1,774,919 | |
| 105,944 | | | Liberty Media Holding Corp. — Interactive Group, Series A Shares* | | | 1,828,593 | |
| 165,590 | | | News Corp., Class B Shares | | | 3,341,606 | |
| 191,370 | | | Pearson PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 2,612,201 | |
| 341,535 | | | Time Warner Inc. | | | 5,908,555 | |
| 167,730 | | | Walt Disney Co. | | | 5,031,900 | |
|
| | | | Total Media | | | 29,676,324 | |
|
Specialty Retail — 2.8% |
| 44,500 | | | Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.* | | | 1,476,065 | |
| 83,160 | | | Charming Shoppes Inc.* | | | 934,718 | |
| 149,234 | | | Home Depot Inc. | | | 5,341,085 | |
|
| | | | Total Specialty Retail | | | 7,751,868 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY | | | 46,219,982 | |
|
CONSUMER STAPLES — 8.2% |
Beverages — 2.5% |
| 78,963 | | | Coca-Cola Co. | | | 3,396,988 | |
| 11,000 | | | Molson Coors Brewing Co., Class B Shares | | | 746,680 | |
| 42,013 | | | PepsiCo Inc. | | | 2,522,461 | |
|
| | | | Total Beverages | | | 6,666,129 | |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Shares | | Security | | Value |
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Food & Staples Retailing — 1.6% |
| 65,700 | | | Safeway Inc. | | $ | 1,708,200 | |
| 54,000 | | | Wal-Mart Stores Inc. | | | 2,601,180 | |
|
| | | | Total Food & Staples Retailing | | | 4,309,380 | |
|
Food Products — 2.6% |
| 62,000 | | | Kraft Foods Inc., Class A Shares | | | 1,915,800 | |
| 127,260 | | | Unilever PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 2,868,440 | |
| 52,675 | | | Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. | | | 2,389,338 | |
|
| | | | Total Food Products | | | 7,173,578 | |
|
Household Products — 1.5% |
| 12,500 | | | Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | 771,250 | |
| 60,341 | | | Procter & Gamble Co. | | | 3,354,960 | |
|
| | | | Total Household Products | | | 4,126,210 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES | | | 22,275,297 | |
|
ENERGY — 8.1% |
Energy Equipment & Services — 2.8% |
| 17,000 | | | Baker Hughes Inc. | | | 1,391,450 | |
| 31,640 | | | GlobalSantaFe Corp. | | | 1,827,210 | |
| 25,546 | | | Grant Prideco Inc.* | | | 1,143,184 | |
| 65,350 | | | Weatherford International Ltd.* | | | 3,242,667 | |
|
| | | | Total Energy Equipment & Services | | | 7,604,511 | |
|
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 5.3% |
| 86,520 | | | Anadarko Petroleum Corp. | | | 4,126,139 | |
| 31,820 | | | BP PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 2,214,990 | |
| 9,800 | | | Chevron Corp. | | | 608,188 | |
| 66,780 | | | Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 4,096,953 | |
| 28,620 | | | Murphy Oil Corp. | | | 1,598,713 | |
| 82,300 | | | Williams Cos. Inc. | | | 1,922,528 | |
|
| | | | Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 14,567,511 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL ENERGY | | | 22,172,022 | |
|
FINANCIALS — 13.8% |
Capital Markets — 4.9% |
| 8,000 | | | Franklin Resources Inc. | | | 694,480 | |
| 9,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group Inc. | | | 1,353,870 | |
| 52,004 | | | Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. | | | 3,388,060 | |
| 84,804 | | | Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. | | | 5,898,966 | |
| 34,530 | | | State Street Corp. | | | 2,005,848 | |
|
| | | | Total Capital Markets | | | 13,341,224 | |
|
Consumer Finance — 1.1% |
| 56,145 | | | American Express Co. | | | 2,988,037 | |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Shares | | Security | | Value |
|
Diversified Financial Services — 2.2% |
| 60,329 | | | Bank of America Corp. | | $ | 2,901,825 | |
| 74,332 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 3,121,944 | |
|
| | | | Total Diversified Financial Services | | | 6,023,769 | |
|
Insurance — 3.5% |
| 75,985 | | | American International Group Inc. | | | 4,486,914 | |
| 681 | | | Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Class B Shares* | | | 2,072,283 | |
| 59,070 | | | Chubb Corp. | | | 2,947,593 | |
|
| | | | Total Insurance | | | 9,506,790 | |
|
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 2.1% |
| 42,145 | | | MGIC Investment Corp. | | | 2,739,425 | |
| 70,000 | | | PMI Group Inc. | | | 3,120,600 | |
|
| | | | Total Thrifts & Mortgage Finance | | | 5,860,025 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL FINANCIALS | | | 37,719,845 | |
|
HEALTH CARE — 18.8% |
Biotechnology — 7.6% |
| 2,746 | | | Alkermes Inc.* | | | 51,954 | |
| 74,945 | | | Amgen Inc.* | | | 4,888,662 | |
| 126,655 | | | Biogen Idec Inc.* | | | 5,867,926 | |
| 31,752 | | | Genentech Inc.* | | | 2,597,314 | |
| 49,050 | | | Genzyme Corp.* | | | 2,994,503 | |
| 65,000 | | | ImClone Systems Inc.* | | | 2,511,600 | |
| 183,120 | | | Millennium Pharmaceuticals Inc.* | | | 1,825,706 | |
|
| | | | Total Biotechnology | | | 20,737,665 | |
|
Health Care Providers & Services — 1.5% |
| 91,260 | | | UnitedHealth Group Inc. | | | 4,086,623 | |
|
Pharmaceuticals — 9.7% |
| 72,290 | | | Abbott Laboratories | | | 3,152,567 | |
| 28,000 | | | Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 1,547,560 | |
| 72,080 | | | Forest Laboratories Inc.* | | | 2,788,775 | |
| 43,130 | | | GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 2,406,654 | |
| 107,224 | | | Johnson & Johnson | | | 6,424,862 | |
| 25,000 | | | Novartis AG, Sponsored ADR | | | 1,348,000 | |
| 256,016 | | | Pfizer Inc. | | | 6,008,696 | |
| 61,610 | | | Wyeth | | | 2,736,100 | |
|
| | | | Total Pharmaceuticals | | | 26,413,214 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL HEALTH CARE | | | 51,237,502 | |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Shares | | Security | | Value |
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INDUSTRIALS — 9.7% |
Aerospace & Defense — 3.4% |
| 17,000 | | | Boeing Co. | | $ | 1,392,470 | |
| 69,960 | | | Honeywell International Inc. | | | 2,819,388 | |
| 29,186 | | | L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. | | | 2,201,208 | |
| 64,590 | | | Raytheon Co. | | | 2,878,776 | |
|
| | | | Total Aerospace & Defense | | | 9,291,842 | |
|
Airlines — 0.8% |
| 131,830 | | | Southwest Airlines Co. | | | 2,158,057 | |
|
Electrical Equipment — 1.2% |
| 38,785 | | | Emerson Electric Co. | | | 3,250,571 | |
|
Industrial Conglomerates — 2.8% |
| 100,200 | | | General Electric Co. | | | 3,302,592 | |
| 158,621 | | | Tyco International Ltd. | | | 4,362,078 | |
|
| | | | Total Industrial Conglomerates | | | 7,664,670 | |
|
Machinery — 1.5% |
| 32,882 | | | Caterpillar Inc. | | | 2,449,051 | |
| 59,200 | | | Pall Corp. | | | 1,657,600 | |
|
| | | | Total Machinery | | | 4,106,651 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL INDUSTRIALS | | | 26,471,791 | |
|
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY — 18.8% |
Communications Equipment — 3.5% |
| 300,975 | | | Cisco Systems Inc.* | | | 5,878,042 | |
| 87,220 | | | Motorola Inc. | | | 1,757,483 | |
| 92,210 | | | Nokia Oyj, Sponsored ADR | | | 1,868,174 | |
|
| | | | Total Communications Equipment | | | 9,503,699 | |
|
Computers & Peripherals — 2.6% |
| 95,780 | | | Dell Inc.* | | | 2,337,990 | |
| 19,435 | | | International Business Machines Corp. | | | 1,492,997 | |
| 14,000 | | | Lexmark International Inc., Class A Shares* | | | 781,620 | |
| 20,300 | | | SanDisk Corp.* | | | 1,034,894 | |
| 65,061 | | | Seagate Technology* | | | 1,472,981 | |
|
| | | | Total Computers & Peripherals | | | 7,120,482 | |
|
Electronic Equipment & Instruments — 0.6% |
| 50,790 | | | Agilent Technologies Inc.* | | | 1,602,933 | |
|
Internet Software & Services — 1.5% |
| 20,000 | | | VeriSign Inc.* | | | 463,400 | |
| 109,500 | | | Yahoo! Inc.* | | | 3,613,500 | |
|
| | | | Total Internet Software & Services | | | 4,076,900 | |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Shares | | Security | | Value |
|
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 6.6% |
| 80,000 | | | Applied Materials Inc. | | $ | 1,302,400 | |
| 829 | | | Cabot Microelectronics Corp.* | | | 25,127 | |
| 41,136 | | | Cree Inc.* | | | 977,391 | |
| 175,990 | | | Intel Corp. | | | 3,335,010 | |
| 140,662 | | | Micron Technology Inc.* | | | 2,118,370 | |
| 42,900 | | | Novellus Systems Inc.* | | | 1,059,630 | |
| 243,114 | | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Sponsored ADR | | | 2,231,784 | |
| 226,710 | | | Texas Instruments Inc. | | | 6,867,046 | |
|
| | | | Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 17,916,758 | |
|
Software — 4.0% |
| 42,900 | | | Advent Software Inc.* | | | 1,547,403 | |
| 45,820 | | | Autodesk Inc.* | | | 1,578,957 | |
| 41,000 | | | Electronic Arts Inc.* | | | 1,764,640 | |
| 258,730 | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 6,028,409 | |
|
| | | | Total Software | | | 10,919,409 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | | | 51,140,181 | |
|
MATERIALS — 3.1% |
Chemicals — 1.1% |
| 29,600 | | | Dow Chemical Co. | | | 1,155,288 | |
| 47,000 | | | E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. | | | 1,955,200 | |
|
| | | | Total Chemicals | | | 3,110,488 | |
|
Metals & Mining — 1.0% |
| 82,945 | | | Alcoa Inc. | | | 2,684,100 | |
|
Paper & Forest Products — 1.0% |
| 42,975 | | | Weyerhaeuser Co. | | | 2,675,194 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL MATERIALS | | | 8,469,782 | |
|
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 1.6% |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.8% |
| 64,440 | | | Verizon Communications Inc. | | | 2,158,095 | |
|
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.8% |
| 107,860 | | | Vodafone Group PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 2,297,418 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES | | | 4,455,513 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (Cost — $241,063,966) | | | 270,161,915 | |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Face | | | | |
Amount | | Security | | Value |
|
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 1.1% |
Repurchase Agreement — 1.1% |
$ | 2,869,000 | | | State Street Bank & Trust Co. dated 6/30/06, 4.080% due 7/3/06; Proceeds at maturity — $2,869,975; (Fully collateralized by U.S. Treasury Note, 4.000% due 2/15/14; Market value — $2,932,800) (Cost — $2,869,000) | | $ | 2,869,000 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1% (Cost — $243,932,966#) | | | 273,030,915 | |
| | | | Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.1)% | | | (149,431 | ) |
|
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 272,881,484 | |
|
| | |
* | | Non-income producing security. |
|
# | | Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is substantially the same. |
|
| | Abbreviation used in this schedule: |
| | |
ADR | | — American Depositary Receipt |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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LEGG MASON PARTNERS VARIABLE MULTIPLE DISCIPLINE PORTFOLIO —
LARGE CAP GROWTH AND VALUE
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Shares | | Security | | Value |
|
COMMON STOCKS — 96.1% |
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY — 15.9% |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 1.0% |
| 10,220 | | | McDonald’s Corp. | | $ | 343,392 | |
|
Household Durables — 0.7% |
| 9,990 | | | Newell Rubbermaid Inc. | | | 258,042 | |
|
Internet & Catalog Retail — 3.0% |
| 14,500 | | | Amazon.com Inc.* | | | 560,860 | |
| 10,000 | | | Expedia Inc.* | | | 149,700 | |
| 12,750 | | | IAC/ InterActiveCorp.* | | | 337,748 | |
|
| | | | Total Internet & Catalog Retail | | | 1,048,308 | |
|
Media — 7.4% |
| 6,000 | | | EchoStar Communications Corp., Class A Shares* | | | 184,860 | |
| 2,239 | | | Liberty Media Holding Corp. — Capital Group, Series A Shares* | | | 187,561 | |
| 11,197 | | | Liberty Media Holding Corp. — Interactive Group, Series A Shares* | | | 193,260 | |
| 22,100 | | | News Corp., Class B Shares | | | 445,978 | |
| 61,050 | | | Time Warner Inc. | | | 1,056,165 | |
| 17,340 | | | Walt Disney Co. | | | 520,200 | |
|
| | | | Total Media | | | 2,588,024 | |
|
Multiline Retail — 0.4% |
| 3,215 | | | Target Corp. | | | 157,117 | |
|
Specialty Retail — 3.4% |
| 9,000 | | | Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.* | | | 298,530 | |
| 24,775 | | | Home Depot Inc. | | | 886,697 | |
|
| | | | Total Specialty Retail | | | 1,185,227 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY | | | 5,580,110 | |
|
CONSUMER STAPLES — 10.9% |
Beverages — 3.5% |
| 16,320 | | | Coca-Cola Co. | | | 702,087 | |
| 8,960 | | | PepsiCo Inc. | | | 537,958 | |
|
| | | | Total Beverages | | | 1,240,045 | |
|
Food & Staples Retailing — 1.4% |
| 16,490 | | | Kroger Co. | | | 360,472 | |
| 3,000 | | | Wal-Mart Stores Inc. | | | 144,510 | |
|
| | | | Total Food & Staples Retailing | | | 504,982 | |
|
Food Products — 1.4% |
| 10,862 | | | Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. | | | 492,700 | |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | Security | | Value |
|
Household Products — 2.9% |
| 4,665 | | | Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | $ | 287,830 | |
| 12,896 | | | Procter & Gamble Co. | | | 717,018 | |
|
| | | | Total Household Products | | | 1,004,848 | |
|
Tobacco — 1.7% |
| 7,900 | | | Altria Group Inc. | | | 580,097 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES | | | 3,822,672 | |
|
ENERGY — 5.9% |
Energy Equipment & Services — 1.6% |
| 4,310 | | | Halliburton Co. | | | 319,845 | |
| 3,000 | | | Noble Corp. | | | 223,260 | |
|
| | | | Total Energy Equipment & Services | | | 543,105 | |
|
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 4.3% |
| 3,380 | | | ConocoPhillips | | | 221,491 | |
| 7,285 | | | Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 446,935 | |
| 2,140 | | | Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Sponsored ADR, Class A Shares | | | 143,337 | |
| 2,650 | | | Suncor Energy Inc. | | | 214,677 | |
| 7,390 | | | Total SA, Sponsored ADR | | | 484,193 | |
|
| | | | Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 1,510,633 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL ENERGY | | | 2,053,738 | |
|
FINANCIALS — 19.4% |
Capital Markets — 4.6% |
| 4,500 | | | Bank of New York Co. Inc. | | | 144,900 | |
| 2,290 | | | Goldman Sachs Group Inc. | | | 344,485 | |
| 16,135 | | | Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. | | | 1,122,350 | |
|
| | | | Total Capital Markets | | | 1,611,735 | |
|
Commercial Banks — 2.5% |
| 7,050 | | | Wachovia Corp. | | | 381,264 | |
| 7,500 | | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 503,100 | |
|
| | | | Total Commercial Banks | | | 884,364 | |
|
Consumer Finance — 2.1% |
| 7,055 | | | American Express Co. | | | 375,467 | |
| 4,230 | | | Capital One Financial Corp. | | | 361,454 | |
|
| | | | Total Consumer Finance | | | 736,921 | |
|
Diversified Financial Services — 2.8% |
| 12,102 | | | Bank of America Corp. | | | 582,106 | |
| 9,215 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 387,030 | |
|
| | | | Total Diversified Financial Services | | | 969,136 | |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | Security | | Value |
|
Insurance — 6.4% |
| 4,500 | | | AFLAC Inc. | | $ | 208,575 | |
| 17,160 | | | American International Group Inc. | | | 1,013,298 | |
| 118 | | | Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Class B Shares* | | | 359,074 | |
| 6,000 | | | Chubb Corp. | | | 299,400 | |
| 7,500 | | | Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. | | | 201,675 | |
| 3,560 | | | St. Paul Travelers Cos. Inc. | | | 158,705 | |
|
| | | | Total Insurance | | | 2,240,727 | |
|
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 1.0% |
| 4,740 | | | Golden West Financial Corp. | | | 351,708 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL FINANCIALS | | | 6,794,591 | |
|
HEALTH CARE — 14.9% |
Biotechnology — 5.2% |
| 12,440 | | | Amgen Inc.* | | | 811,461 | |
| 11,120 | | | Biogen Idec Inc.* | | | 515,190 | |
| 6,100 | | | Genentech Inc.* | | | 498,980 | |
|
| | | | Total Biotechnology | | | 1,825,631 | |
|
Health Care Providers & Services — 1.9% |
| 7,150 | | | UnitedHealth Group Inc. | | | 320,177 | |
| 4,650 | | | WellPoint Inc.* | | | 338,380 | |
|
| | | | Total Health Care Providers & Services | | | 658,557 | |
|
Pharmaceuticals — 7.8% |
| 5,500 | | | Abbott Laboratories | | | 239,855 | |
| 15,800 | | | Johnson & Johnson | | | 946,736 | |
| 4,650 | | | Novartis AG, Sponsored ADR | | | 250,728 | |
| 40,898 | | | Pfizer Inc. | | | 959,876 | |
| 6,650 | | | Sanofi-Aventis, ADR | | | 323,855 | |
|
| | | | Total Pharmaceuticals | | | 2,721,050 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL HEALTH CARE | | | 5,205,238 | |
|
INDUSTRIALS — 6.1% |
Aerospace & Defense — 1.2% |
| 3,090 | | | Boeing Co. | | | 253,102 | |
| 4,050 | | | Raytheon Co. | | | 180,508 | |
|
| | | | Total Aerospace & Defense | | | 433,610 | |
|
Building Products — 0.5% |
| 6,000 | | | Masco Corp. | | | 177,840 | |
|
Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.8% |
| 4,950 | | | Avery Dennison Corp. | | | 287,397 | |
|
Industrial Conglomerates — 3.1% |
| 20,610 | | | General Electric Co. | | | 679,306 | |
| 4,500 | | | Textron Inc. | | | 414,810 | |
|
| | | | Total Industrial Conglomerates | | | 1,094,116 | |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Shares | | Security | | Value |
|
Machinery — 0.5% |
| 2,000 | | | Parker Hannifin Corp. | | $ | 155,200 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL INDUSTRIALS | | | 2,148,163 | |
|
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY — 16.6% |
Communications Equipment — 3.3% |
| 34,205 | | | Cisco Systems Inc.* | | | 668,024 | |
| 8,925 | | | Comverse Technology Inc.* | | | 176,447 | |
| 16,055 | | | Nokia Oyj, Sponsored ADR | | | 325,274 | |
|
| | | | Total Communications Equipment | | | 1,169,745 | |
|
Computers & Peripherals — 2.4% |
| 18,280 | | | Dell Inc.* | | | 446,215 | |
| 5,070 | | | International Business Machines Corp. | | | 389,477 | |
|
| | | | Total Computers & Peripherals | | | 835,692 | |
|
Internet Software & Services — 2.1% |
| 22,200 | | | Yahoo! Inc.* | | | 732,600 | |
|
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 4.2% |
| 34,895 | | | Intel Corp. | | | 661,260 | |
| 26,670 | | | Texas Instruments Inc. | | | 807,835 | |
|
| | | | Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 1,469,095 | |
|
Software — 4.6% |
| 11,950 | | | Electronic Arts Inc.* | | | 514,328 | |
| 46,310 | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 1,079,023 | |
|
| | | | Total Software | | | 1,593,351 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | | | 5,800,483 | |
|
MATERIALS — 1.4% |
Chemicals — 1.4% |
| 4,850 | | | Air Products & Chemicals Inc. | | | 310,012 | |
| 4,000 | | | E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. | | | 166,400 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL MATERIALS | | | 476,412 | |
|
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 3.8% |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.5% |
| 12,761 | | | AT&T Inc. | | | 355,904 | |
| 4,089 | | | Embarq Corp.* | | | 167,618 | |
|
| | | | Total Diversified Telecommunication Services | | | 523,522 | |
|
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 2.3% |
| 6,000 | | | ALLTEL Corp. | | | 382,980 | |
| 21,815 | | | Sprint Nextel Corp. | | | 436,082 | |
|
| | | | Total Wireless Telecommunication Services | | | 819,062 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES | | | 1,342,584 | |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | Security | | Value |
|
UTILITIES — 1.2% |
Multi-Utilities — 1.2% |
| 9,600 | | | Sempra Energy | | $ | 436,608 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (Cost — $31,632,122) | | | 33,660,599 | |
|
| | | | | | | | |
Face | | | | |
Amount | | | | |
|
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 3.6% |
Repurchase Agreement — 3.6% |
$ | 1,280,000 | | | State Street Bank & Trust Co. dated 6/30/06, 4.080% due 7/3/06; Proceeds at maturity — $1,280,435; (Fully collateralized by U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.000% to 4.250% due 2/15/14 to 11/15/14; Market value — $1,311,584) (Cost — $1,280,000) | | | 1,280,000 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.7% (Cost — $32,912,122#) | | | 34,940,599 | |
| | | | Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.3% | | | 100,330 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 35,040,929 | |
|
| | |
* | | Non-income producing security. |
|
# | | Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is substantially the same. |
|
| | Abbreviation used in this schedule: |
| | |
ADR | | — American Depositary Receipt |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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LEGG MASON PARTNERS VARIABLE MULTIPLE DISCIPLINE PORTFOLIO —
GLOBAL ALL CAP GROWTH AND VALUE
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | Security | | Value |
|
COMMON STOCKS — 93.2% |
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY — 15.6% |
Automobiles — 0.4% |
| 10,450 | | | Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Sponsored ADR | | $ | 332,519 | |
|
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.6% |
| 15,116 | | | McDonald’s Corp. | | | 507,898 | |
|
Household Durables — 0.8% |
| 10,620 | | | Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV, New York Registered Shares | | | 330,707 | |
| 15,670 | | | Newell Rubbermaid Inc. | | | 404,756 | |
|
| | | | Total Household Durables | | | 735,463 | |
|
Internet & Catalog Retail — 1.6% |
| 20,500 | | | Amazon.com Inc.* | | | 792,940 | |
| 10,125 | | | Expedia Inc.* | | | 151,571 | |
| 18,165 | | | IAC/ InterActiveCorp.* | | | 481,191 | |
|
| | | | Total Internet & Catalog Retail | | | 1,425,702 | |
|
Media — 9.6% |
| 32,370 | | | Cablevision Systems Corp., New York Group, Class A Shares | | | 694,337 | |
| 37,525 | | | Comcast Corp., Special Class A Shares* | | | 1,230,070 | |
| 8,599 | | | Discovery Holding Co., Class A Shares* | | | 125,803 | |
| 7,950 | | | EchoStar Communications Corp., Class A Shares* | | | 244,940 | |
| 18,240 | | | Grupo Televisa SA, Sponsored ADR | | | 352,214 | |
| 5,516 | | | Liberty Global Inc., Series A Shares* | | | 118,594 | |
| 989 | | | Liberty Global Inc., Series C Shares* | | | 20,344 | |
| 9,323 | | | Liberty Media Holding Corp. — Capital Group, Series A Shares* | | | 780,988 | |
| 46,620 | | | Liberty Media Holding Corp. — Interactive Group, Series A Shares* | | �� | 804,661 | |
| 65,180 | | | News Corp., Class B Shares | | | 1,315,332 | |
| 92,735 | | | Time Warner Inc. | | | 1,604,315 | |
| 26,615 | | | Walt Disney Co. | | | 798,450 | |
| 6,290 | | | WPP Group PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 379,224 | |
|
| | | | Total Media | | | 8,469,272 | |
|
Multiline Retail — 0.3% |
| 4,730 | | | Target Corp. | | | 231,155 | |
|
Specialty Retail — 2.3% |
| 13,810 | | | Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.* | | | 458,078 | |
| 25,460 | | | Charming Shoppes Inc.* | | | 286,170 | |
| 37,165 | | | Home Depot Inc. | | | 1,330,135 | |
|
| | | | Total Specialty Retail | | | 2,074,383 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY | | | 13,776,392 | |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Shares | | Security | | Value |
|
CONSUMER STAPLES — 8.6% |
Beverages — 2.4% |
| 24,030 | | | Coca-Cola Co. | | $ | 1,033,771 | |
| 5,750 | | | Diageo PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 388,412 | |
| 12,145 | | | PepsiCo Inc. | | | 729,186 | |
|
| | | | Total Beverages | | | 2,151,369 | |
|
Food & Staples Retailing — 1.8% |
| 26,750 | | | Kroger Co. | | | 584,755 | |
| 19,750 | | | Tesco PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 371,794 | |
| 13,300 | | | Wal-Mart de Mexico SA de CV, Series V Shares, Sponsored ADR | | | 371,402 | |
| 5,000 | | | Wal-Mart Stores Inc. | | | 240,850 | |
|
| | | | Total Food & Staples Retailing | | | 1,568,801 | |
|
Food Products — 2.0% |
| 14,370 | | | Groupe Danone, Sponsored ADR | | | 383,248 | |
| 7,000 | | | Nestle SA, Sponsored ADR | | | 547,050 | |
| 17,487 | | | Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. | | | 793,210 | |
|
| | | | Total Food Products | | | 1,723,508 | |
|
Household Products — 1.6% |
| 6,725 | | | Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | 414,933 | |
| 18,723 | | | Procter & Gamble Co. | | | 1,040,999 | |
|
| | | | Total Household Products | | | 1,455,932 | |
|
Tobacco — 0.8% |
| 9,300 | | | Altria Group Inc. | | | 682,899 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES | | | 7,582,509 | |
|
ENERGY — 6.5% |
Energy Equipment & Services — 2.2% |
| 7,515 | | | Grant Prideco Inc.* | | | 336,296 | |
| 5,800 | | | Halliburton Co. | | | 430,418 | |
| 3,500 | | | Noble Corp. | | | 260,470 | |
| 18,370 | | | Weatherford International Ltd.* | | | 911,520 | |
|
| | | | Total Energy Equipment & Services | | | 1,938,704 | |
|
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 4.3% |
| 17,700 | | | Anadarko Petroleum Corp. | | | 844,113 | |
| 7,670 | | | BP PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 533,909 | |
| 5,885 | | | ConocoPhillips | | | 385,644 | |
| 7,750 | | | Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 475,462 | |
| 4,450 | | | Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Sponsored ADR, Class A Shares | | | 298,061 | |
| 3,400 | | | Suncor Energy Inc. | | | 275,434 | |
| 14,990 | | | Total SA, Sponsored ADR | | | 982,145 | |
|
| | | | Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 3,794,768 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL ENERGY | | | 5,733,472 | |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | Security | | Value |
|
FINANCIALS — 15.7% |
Capital Markets — 4.8% |
| 7,500 | | | Bank of New York Co. Inc. | | $ | 241,500 | |
| 3,080 | | | Goldman Sachs Group Inc. | | | 463,324 | |
| 16,570 | | | Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. | | | 1,079,536 | |
| 24,440 | | | Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. | | | 1,700,046 | |
| 18,510 | | | Nomura Holdings Inc., Sponsored ADR | | | 347,988 | |
| 4,040 | | | UBS AG, Registered Shares | | | 443,188 | |
|
| | | | Total Capital Markets | | | 4,275,582 | |
|
Commercial Banks — 3.4% |
| 5,180 | | | Bank of Ireland, Sponsored ADR | | | 372,183 | |
| 600 | | | Comerica Inc. | | | 31,194 | |
| 4,070 | | | HSBC Holdings PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 359,585 | |
| 38,210 | | | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., Sponsored ADR | | | 533,029 | |
| 21,500 | | | National Bank of Greece SA, Sponsored ADR | | | 172,000 | |
| 18,380 | | | United Overseas Bank Ltd., Sponsored ADR | | | 360,708 | |
| 9,115 | | | Wachovia Corp. | | | 492,939 | |
| 10,500 | | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 704,340 | |
|
| | | | Total Commercial Banks | | | 3,025,978 | |
|
Consumer Finance — 1.7% |
| 9,740 | | | American Express Co. | | | 518,363 | |
| 6,400 | | | Capital One Financial Corp. | | | 546,880 | |
| 3,610 | | | ORIX Corp., Sponsored ADR | | | 441,286 | |
|
| | | | Total Consumer Finance | | | 1,506,529 | |
|
Diversified Financial Services — 1.7% |
| 11,662 | | | Bank of America Corp. | | | 560,942 | |
| 9,510 | | | ING Groep NV, Sponsored ADR | | | 373,933 | |
| 13,185 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 553,770 | |
|
| | | | Total Diversified Financial Services | | | 1,488,645 | |
|
Insurance — 3.5% |
| 7,000 | | | AFLAC Inc. | | | 324,450 | |
| 23,450 | | | American International Group Inc. | | | 1,384,723 | |
| 10,095 | | | AXA, Sponsored ADR | | | 330,914 | |
| 92 | | | Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Class B Shares* | | | 279,956 | |
| 7,900 | | | Chubb Corp. | | | 394,210 | |
| 11,000 | | | Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. | | | 295,790 | |
| 1,750 | | | St. Paul Travelers Cos. Inc. | | | 78,015 | |
|
| | | | Total Insurance | | | 3,088,058 | |
|
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 0.6% |
| 6,500 | | | Golden West Financial Corp. | | | 482,300 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL FINANCIALS | | | 13,867,092 | |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | Security | | Value |
|
HEALTH CARE — 16.2% |
Biotechnology — 6.4% |
| 730 | | | Alkermes Inc.* | | $ | 13,811 | |
| 16,970 | | | Amgen Inc.* | | | 1,106,953 | |
| 36,505 | | | Biogen Idec Inc.* | | | 1,691,277 | |
| 8,050 | | | Genentech Inc.* | | | 658,490 | |
| 15,815 | | | Genzyme Corp.* | | | 965,506 | |
| 17,000 | | | ImClone Systems Inc.* | | | 656,880 | |
| 55,130 | | | Millennium Pharmaceuticals Inc.* | | | 549,646 | |
|
| | | | Total Biotechnology | | | 5,642,563 | |
|
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 0.4% |
| 8,800 | | | Smith & Nephew PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 339,064 | |
|
Health Care Providers & Services — 2.4% |
| 37,940 | | | UnitedHealth Group Inc. | | | 1,698,953 | |
| 6,300 | | | WellPoint Inc.* | | | 458,451 | |
|
| | | | Total Health Care Providers & Services | | | 2,157,404 | |
|
Pharmaceuticals — 7.0% |
| 7,500 | | | Abbott Laboratories | | | 327,075 | |
| 22,790 | | | Forest Laboratories Inc.* | | | 881,745 | |
| 10,030 | | | GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 559,674 | |
| 24,080 | | | Johnson & Johnson | | | 1,442,874 | |
| 13,200 | | | Novartis AG, Sponsored ADR | | | 711,744 | |
| 6,110 | | | Novo-Nordisk A/ S, Sponsored ADR | | | 388,535 | |
| 58,152 | | | Pfizer Inc. | | | 1,364,827 | |
| 10,400 | | | Sanofi-Aventis, ADR | | | 506,480 | |
|
| | | | Total Pharmaceuticals | | | 6,182,954 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL HEALTH CARE | | | 14,321,985 | |
|
INDUSTRIALS — 7.1% |
Aerospace & Defense — 1.5% |
| 5,270 | | | Boeing Co. | | | 431,666 | |
| 8,770 | | | L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. | | | 661,433 | |
| 6,250 | | | Raytheon Co. | | | 278,562 | |
|
| | | | Total Aerospace & Defense | | | 1,371,661 | |
|
Building Products — 0.3% |
| 8,000 | | | Masco Corp. | | | 237,120 | |
|
Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.4% |
| 6,400 | | | Avery Dennison Corp.�� | | | 371,584 | |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | Security | | Value |
|
Industrial Conglomerates — 4.1% |
| 30,775 | | | General Electric Co. | | $ | 1,014,344 | |
| 7,620 | | | Hutchison Whampoa Ltd., ADR | | | 347,205 | |
| 6,350 | | | Textron Inc. | | | 585,343 | |
| 17,200 | | | Tomkins PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 370,660 | |
| 47,285 | | | Tyco International Ltd. | | | 1,300,338 | |
|
| | | | Total Industrial Conglomerates | | | 3,617,890 | |
|
Machinery — 0.8% |
| 16,540 | | | Pall Corp. | | | 463,120 | |
| 3,400 | | | Parker Hannifin Corp. | | | 263,840 | |
|
| | | | Total Machinery | | | 726,960 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL INDUSTRIALS | | | 6,325,215 | |
|
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY — 15.2% |
Communications Equipment — 2.3% |
| 52,070 | | | Cisco Systems Inc.* | | | 1,016,927 | |
| 11,800 | | | Comverse Technology Inc.* | | | 233,286 | |
| 37,315 | | | Nokia Oyj, Sponsored ADR | | | 756,002 | |
|
| | | | Total Communications Equipment | | | 2,006,215 | |
|
Computers & Peripherals — 2.6% |
| 23,580 | | | Dell Inc.* | | | 575,588 | |
| 6,650 | | | International Business Machines Corp. | | | 510,853 | |
| 9,700 | | | SanDisk Corp.* | | | 494,506 | |
| 32,476 | | | Seagate Technology* | | | 735,256 | |
|
| | | | Total Computers & Peripherals | | | 2,316,203 | |
|
Electronic Equipment & Instruments — 0.6% |
| 9,015 | | | Mettler-Toledo International Inc.* | | | 546,039 | |
|
Internet Software & Services — 1.3% |
| 34,500 | | | Yahoo! Inc.* | | | 1,138,500 | |
|
Office Electronics — 0.6% |
| 7,810 | | | Canon Inc., Sponsored ADR | | | 572,239 | |
|
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 3.6% |
| 150 | | | Cabot Microelectronics Corp.* | | | 4,547 | |
| 13,830 | | | Cree Inc.* | | | 328,601 | |
| 49,870 | | | Intel Corp. | | | 945,037 | |
| 45,340 | | | Micron Technology Inc.* | | | 682,820 | |
| 39,970 | | | Texas Instruments Inc. | | | 1,210,691 | |
|
| | | | Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 3,171,696 | |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | Security | | Value |
|
Software — 4.2% |
| 12,660 | | | Advent Software Inc.* | | $ | 456,646 | |
| 13,880 | | | Autodesk Inc.* | | | 478,305 | |
| 9,400 | | | Electronic Arts Inc.* | | | 404,576 | |
| 63,870 | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 1,488,171 | |
| 10,570 | | | SAP AG, Sponsored ADR | | | 555,136 | |
| 10,500 | | | Trend Micro Inc., Sponsored ADR | | | 355,950 | |
|
| | | | Total Software | | | 3,738,784 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | | | 13,489,676 | |
|
MATERIALS — 2.8% |
Chemicals — 1.8% |
| 6,200 | | | Air Products & Chemicals Inc. | | | 396,304 | |
| 129 | | | Arkema, Sponsored ADR* | | | 5,033 | |
| 4,450 | | | BASF AG, Sponsored ADR | | | 357,290 | |
| 9,620 | | | BOC Group PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 562,770 | |
| 6,000 | | | E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. | | | 249,600 | |
|
| | | | Total Chemicals | | | 1,570,997 | |
|
Construction Materials — 0.6% |
| 16,840 | | | CRH PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 560,603 | |
|
Metals & Mining — 0.4% |
| 1,770 | | | Rio Tinto PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 371,187 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL MATERIALS | | | 2,502,787 | |
|
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 3.9% |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.6% |
| 20,608 | | | AT&T Inc. | | | 574,757 | |
| 1,599 | | | Embarq Corp.* | | | 65,535 | |
| 15,245 | | | Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp., Sponsored ADR | | | 373,045 | |
| 7,602 | | | Telefonica SA, Sponsored ADR | | | 378,124 | |
|
| | | | Total Diversified Telecommunication Services | | | 1,391,461 | |
|
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 2.3% |
| 8,550 | | | ALLTEL Corp. | | | 545,746 | |
| 14,210 | | | SK Telecom Co., Ltd., Sponsored ADR | | | 332,798 | |
| 31,984 | | | Sprint Nextel Corp. | | | 639,360 | |
| 24,675 | | | Vodafone Group PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 525,578 | |
|
| | | | Total Wireless Telecommunication Services | | | 2,043,482 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES | | | 3,434,943 | |
|
UTILITIES — 1.6% |
Electric Utilities — 0.5% |
| 12,990 | | | Endesa, SA, Sponsored ADR | | | 417,239 | |
|
Gas Utilities — 0.4% |
| 152,350 | | | Hong Kong & China Gas, Sponsored ADR | | | 335,170 | |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | Security | | Value |
|
Multi-Utilities — 0.7% |
| 13,800 | | | Sempra Energy | | $ | 627,624 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL UTILITIES | | | 1,380,033 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT | | | | |
| | | | (Cost — $73,662,099) | | | 82,414,104 | |
|
| | | | | | | | |
Face | | | | |
Amount | | | | |
|
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 6.8% |
Repurchase Agreement — 6.8% |
$ | 5,962,000 | | | State Street Bank & Trust Co. dated 6/30/06, 4.080% due 7/3/06; Proceeds at maturity — $5,964,027; (Fully collateralized by U.S. Treasury Note, 4.000% due 2/15/14; Market value — $6,091,200) (Cost — $5,962,000) | | | 5,962,000 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0% (Cost — $79,624,099#) | | | 88,376,104 | |
| | | | Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.0% | | | 36,724 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 88,412,828 | |
|
| | |
* | | Non-income producing security. |
|
# | | Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is substantially the same. |
|
| | Abbreviation used in this schedule: |
| | |
ADR | | — American Depositary Receipt |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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LEGG MASON PARTNERS VARIABLE MULTIPLE DISCIPLINE PORTFOLIO —
BALANCED ALL CAP GROWTH AND VALUE
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | Security | | Value |
|
COMMON STOCKS — 68.1% |
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY — 11.5% |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.5% |
| 28,920 | | | McDonald’s Corp. | | $ | 971,712 | |
|
Internet & Catalog Retail — 1.4% |
| 34,500 | | | Amazon.com Inc.* | | | 1,334,460 | |
| 17,500 | | | eBay Inc.* | | | 512,575 | |
| 20,595 | | | Expedia Inc.* | | | 308,307 | |
| 33,595 | | | IAC/ InterActiveCorp.* | | | 889,932 | |
|
| | | | Total Internet & Catalog Retail | | | 3,045,274 | |
|
Leisure Equipment & Products — 0.1% |
| 14,710 | | | Hasbro Inc. | | | 266,398 | |
|
Media — 7.6% |
| 56,265 | | | Cablevision Systems Corp., New York Group, Class A Shares | | | 1,206,884 | |
| 70,135 | | | Comcast Corp., Special Class A Shares* | | | 2,299,025 | |
| 16,958 | | | Discovery Holding Co., Class A Shares* | | | 248,096 | |
| 122,500 | | | Interpublic Group of Cos. Inc.* | | | 1,022,875 | |
| 10,039 | | | Liberty Global Inc., Series A Shares* | | | 215,839 | |
| 3,273 | | | Liberty Global Inc., Series C Shares* | | | 67,326 | |
| 11,329 | | | Liberty Media Holding Corp. — Capital Group, Series A Shares* | | | 949,030 | |
| 56,646 | | | Liberty Media Holding Corp. — Interactive Group, Series A Shares* | | | 977,710 | |
| 84,270 | | | News Corp., Class B Shares | | | 1,700,569 | |
| 102,360 | | | Pearson PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 1,397,214 | |
| 180,695 | | | Time Warner Inc. | | | 3,126,023 | |
| 88,180 | | | Walt Disney Co. | | | 2,645,400 | |
|
| | | | Total Media | | | 15,855,991 | |
|
Specialty Retail — 1.9% |
| 24,500 | | | Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.* | | | 812,665 | |
| 43,660 | | | Charming Shoppes Inc.* | | | 490,738 | |
| 74,505 | | | Home Depot Inc. | | | 2,666,534 | |
|
| | | | Total Specialty Retail | | | 3,969,937 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY | | | 24,109,312 | |
|
CONSUMER STAPLES — 5.7% |
Beverages — 1.8% |
| 43,105 | | | Coca-Cola Co. | | | 1,854,377 | |
| 6,000 | | | Molson Coors Brewing Co., Class B Shares | | | 407,280 | |
| 24,135 | | | PepsiCo Inc. | | | 1,449,065 | |
|
| | | | Total Beverages | | | 3,710,722 | |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | Security | | Value |
|
Food & Staples Retailing — 1.1% |
| 34,070 | | | Safeway Inc. | | $ | 885,820 | |
| 29,500 | | | Wal-Mart Stores Inc. | | | 1,421,015 | |
|
| | | | Total Food & Staples Retailing | | | 2,306,835 | |
|
Food Products — 1.8% |
| 31,500 | | | Kraft Foods Inc., Class A Shares | | | 973,350 | |
| 68,400 | | | Unilever PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 1,541,736 | |
| 26,737 | | | Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. | | | 1,212,790 | |
|
| | | | Total Food Products | | | 3,727,876 | |
|
Household Products — 1.0% |
| 6,000 | | | Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | 370,200 | |
| 32,591 | | | Procter & Gamble Co. | | | 1,812,060 | |
|
| | | | Total Household Products | | | 2,182,260 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES | | | 11,927,693 | |
|
ENERGY — 5.7% |
Energy Equipment & Services — 1.9% |
| 9,200 | | | Baker Hughes Inc. | | | 753,020 | |
| 17,760 | | | GlobalSantaFe Corp. | | | 1,025,640 | |
| 14,875 | | | Grant Prideco Inc.* | | | 665,656 | |
| 32,040 | | | Weatherford International Ltd.* | | | 1,589,825 | |
|
| | | | Total Energy Equipment & Services | | | 4,034,141 | |
|
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 3.8% |
| 46,440 | | | Anadarko Petroleum Corp. | | | 2,214,724 | |
| 16,450 | | | BP PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 1,145,084 | |
| 5,800 | | | Chevron Corp. | | | 359,948 | |
| 36,355 | | | Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 2,230,379 | |
| 16,420 | | | Murphy Oil Corp. | | | 917,221 | |
| 45,050 | | | Williams Cos. Inc. | | | 1,052,368 | |
|
| | | | Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 7,919,724 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL ENERGY | | | 11,953,865 | |
|
FINANCIALS — 9.5% |
Capital Markets — 3.3% |
| 4,000 | | | Franklin Resources Inc. | | | 347,240 | |
| 4,700 | | | Goldman Sachs Group Inc. | | | 707,021 | |
| 27,570 | | | Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. | | | 1,796,185 | |
| 45,460 | | | Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. | | | 3,162,198 | |
| 16,380 | | | State Street Corp. | | | 951,514 | |
|
| | | | Total Capital Markets | | | 6,964,158 | |
|
Consumer Finance — 0.8% |
| 30,085 | | | American Express Co. | | | 1,601,124 | |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | Security | | Value |
|
Diversified Financial Services — 1.5% |
| 32,532 | | | Bank of America Corp. | | $ | 1,564,789 | |
| 40,554 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 1,703,268 | |
|
| | | | Total Diversified Financial Services | | | 3,268,057 | |
|
Insurance — 2.4% |
| 41,050 | | | American International Group Inc. | | | 2,424,003 | |
| 355 | | | Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Class B Shares* | | | 1,080,265 | |
| 30,620 | | | Chubb Corp. | | | 1,527,938 | |
|
| | | | Total Insurance | | | 5,032,206 | |
|
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 1.5% |
| 22,365 | | | MGIC Investment Corp. | | | 1,453,725 | |
| 38,000 | | | PMI Group Inc. | | | 1,694,040 | |
|
| | | | Total Thrifts & Mortgage Finance | | | 3,147,765 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL FINANCIALS | | | 20,013,310 | |
|
HEALTH CARE — 12.8% |
Biotechnology — 5.1% |
| 1,690 | | | Alkermes Inc.* | | | 31,975 | |
| 38,500 | | | Amgen Inc.* | | | 2,511,355 | |
| 66,455 | | | Biogen Idec Inc.* | | | 3,078,860 | |
| 15,850 | | | Genentech Inc.* | | | 1,296,530 | |
| 25,425 | | | Genzyme Corp.* | | | 1,552,196 | |
| 33,500 | | | ImClone Systems Inc.* | | | 1,294,440 | |
| 96,650 | | | Millennium Pharmaceuticals Inc.* | | | 963,601 | |
|
| | | | Total Biotechnology | | | 10,728,957 | |
|
Health Care Providers & Services — 1.0% |
| 47,780 | | | UnitedHealth Group Inc. | | | 2,139,588 | |
|
Pharmaceuticals — 6.7% |
| 38,910 | | | Abbott Laboratories | | | 1,696,865 | |
| 15,000 | | | Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 829,050 | |
| 38,560 | | | Forest Laboratories Inc.* | | | 1,491,887 | |
| 23,350 | | | GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 1,302,930 | |
| 56,875 | | | Johnson & Johnson | | | 3,407,950 | |
| 13,500 | | | Novartis AG, Sponsored ADR | | | 727,920 | |
| 133,073 | | | Pfizer Inc. | | | 3,123,223 | |
| 31,795 | | | Wyeth | | | 1,412,016 | |
|
| | | | Total Pharmaceuticals | | | 13,991,841 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL HEALTH CARE | | | 26,860,386 | |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | Security | | Value |
|
INDUSTRIALS — 6.6% |
Aerospace & Defense — 2.4% |
| 9,020 | | | Boeing Co. | | $ | 738,828 | |
| 39,000 | | | Honeywell International Inc. | | | 1,571,700 | |
| 14,560 | | | L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. | | | 1,098,115 | |
| 34,815 | | | Raytheon Co. | | | 1,551,705 | |
|
| | | | Total Aerospace & Defense | | | 4,960,348 | |
|
Airlines — 0.5% |
| 67,300 | | | Southwest Airlines Co. | | | 1,101,701 | |
|
Electrical Equipment — 0.8% |
| 20,505 | | | Emerson Electric Co. | | | 1,718,524 | |
|
Industrial Conglomerates — 1.9% |
| 53,510 | | | General Electric Co. | | | 1,763,690 | |
| 83,950 | | | Tyco International Ltd. | | | 2,308,625 | |
|
| | | | Total Industrial Conglomerates | | | 4,072,315 | |
|
Machinery — 1.0% |
| 15,830 | | | Caterpillar Inc. | | | 1,179,018 | |
| 30,190 | | | Pall Corp. | | | 845,320 | |
|
| | | | Total Machinery | | | 2,024,338 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL INDUSTRIALS | | | 13,877,226 | |
|
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY — 13.1% |
Communications Equipment — 2.4% |
| 160,010 | | | Cisco Systems Inc.* | | | 3,124,995 | |
| 50,115 | | | Motorola Inc. | | | 1,009,817 | |
| 46,740 | | | Nokia Oyj, Sponsored ADR | | | 946,953 | |
|
| | | | Total Communications Equipment | | | 5,081,765 | |
|
Computers & Peripherals — 1.8% |
| 47,080 | | | Dell Inc.* | | | 1,149,223 | |
| 10,360 | | | International Business Machines Corp. | | | 795,855 | |
| 7,500 | | | Lexmark International Inc., Class A Shares* | | | 418,725 | |
| 10,060 | | | SanDisk Corp.* | | | 512,859 | |
| 35,551 | | | Seagate Technology* | | | 804,874 | |
|
| | | | Total Computers & Peripherals | | | 3,681,536 | |
|
Electronic Equipment & Instruments — 0.4% |
| 28,775 | | | Agilent Technologies Inc.* | | | 908,139 | |
|
Internet Software & Services — 1.0% |
| 10,000 | | | VeriSign Inc.* | | | 231,700 | |
| 58,500 | | | Yahoo! Inc.* | | | 1,930,500 | |
|
| | | | Total Internet Software & Services | | | 2,162,200 | |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| Schedules of Investments (June 30, 2006) (unaudited) (continued) |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | Security | | Value |
|
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 4.6% |
| 47,500 | | | Applied Materials Inc. | | $ | 773,300 | |
| 505 | | | Cabot Microelectronics Corp.* | | | 15,307 | |
| 23,215 | | | Cree Inc.* | | | 551,588 | |
| 93,290 | | | Intel Corp. | | | 1,767,846 | |
| 75,640 | | | Micron Technology Inc.* | | | 1,139,138 | |
| 23,000 | | | Novellus Systems Inc.* | | | 568,100 | |
| 127,947 | | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Sponsored ADR | | | 1,174,557 | |
| 116,900 | | | Texas Instruments Inc. | | | 3,540,901 | |
|
| | | | Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 9,530,737 | |
|
Software — 2.9% |
| 22,890 | | | Advent Software Inc.* | | | 825,642 | |
| 23,240 | | | Autodesk Inc.* | | | 800,851 | |
| 29,000 | | | Electronic Arts Inc.* | | | 1,248,160 | |
| 135,240 | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 3,151,092 | |
|
| | | | Total Software | | | 6,025,745 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | | | 27,390,122 | |
|
MATERIALS — 2.1% |
Chemicals — 0.8% |
| 14,500 | | | Dow Chemical Co. | | | 565,935 | |
| 25,000 | | | E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. | | | 1,040,000 | |
|
| | | | Total Chemicals | | | 1,605,935 | |
|
Metals & Mining — 0.7% |
| 42,535 | | | Alcoa Inc. | | | 1,376,433 | |
|
Paper & Forest Products — 0.6% |
| 21,740 | | | Weyerhaeuser Co. | | | 1,353,315 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL MATERIALS | | | 4,335,683 | |
|
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 1.1% |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.5% |
| 35,570 | | | Verizon Communications Inc. | | | 1,191,239 | |
|
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.6% |
| 57,070 | | | Vodafone Group PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 1,215,591 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES | | | 2,406,830 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost — $126,673,724) | | | 142,874,427 | |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| Schedules of Investments (June 30, 2006) (unaudited) (continued) |
| | | | | | | | | |
Face | | | | |
Amount | | Security | | Value |
|
U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCY OBLIGATIONS — 28.6% |
U.S. Government Agencies — 11.5% |
$ | 6,310,000 | | | Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB), Global Bond, 4.625% due 7/18/07 | | $ | 6,254,554 | |
| 5,750,000 | | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (FHLMC), Notes, 3.625% due 9/15/08 | | | 5,536,888 | |
| 12,955,000 | | | Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA), 3.375% due 12/15/08 | | | 12,352,618 | |
|
| | | | Total U.S. Government Agencies | | | 24,144,060 | |
|
U.S. Government Obligations — 17.1% |
| | | | U.S. Treasury Notes: | | | | |
| 12,350,000 | | | | 4.000% due 4/15/10 | | | 11,886,888 | |
| 6,000,000 | | | | 5.000% due 2/15/11 | | | 5,987,112 | |
| 4,500,000 | | | | 4.875% due 2/15/12 | | | 4,452,192 | |
| 4,650,000 | | | | 4.375% due 8/15/12 | | | 4,474,537 | |
| 9,650,000 | | | | 4.250% due 8/15/14 | | | 9,090,985 | |
|
| | | | Total U.S. Government Obligations | | | 35,891,714 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Cost — $61,440,692) | | | 60,035,774 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (Cost — $188,114,416) | | | 202,910,201 | |
|
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 3.1% |
Repurchase Agreement — 3.1% |
| 6,540,000 | | | State Street Bank & Trust Co. dated 6/30/06, 4.080% due 7/3/06; Proceeds at maturity — $6,542,224; (Fully collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations, 4.000% to 7.500% due 2/15/14 to 11/15/16; Market value — $6,678,668) (Cost — $6,540,000) | | | 6,540,000 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.8% (Cost — $194,654,416#) | | | 209,450,201 | |
| | | | Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.2% | | | 369,535 | |
|
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 209,819,736 | |
|
| | |
* | | Non-income producing security. |
|
# | | Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is substantially the same. |
|
| | Abbreviation used in this schedule: |
| | |
ADR | | — American Depositary Receipt |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| Statements of Assets and Liabilities (June 30, 2006) (unaudited) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — |
| | |
| | All Cap | | Large Cap | | Global All Cap | | Balanced All |
| | Growth and | | Growth and | | Growth and | | Cap Growth |
| | Value | | Value | | Value | | and Value |
|
ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Investments, at cost | | $ | 243,932,966 | | | $ | 32,912,122 | | | $ | 79,624,099 | | | $ | 194,654,416 | |
|
| Investments, at value | | $ | 273,030,915 | | | $ | 34,940,599 | | | $ | 88,376,104 | | | $ | 209,450,201 | |
| Cash | | | 1,105 | | | | 578 | | | | 1,291 | | | | 2,173 | |
| Dividends and interest receivable | | | 305,496 | | | | 43,138 | | | | 164,960 | | | | 904,743 | |
| Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 31,538 | | | | 23,635 | | | | 3,186 | | | | 1,649 | |
| Receivable for securities sold | | | — | | | | 97,812 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| Prepaid expenses | | | 569 | | | | 71 | | | | 141 | | | | 393 | |
|
| Total Assets | | | 273,369,623 | | | | 35,105,833 | | | | 88,545,682 | | | | 210,359,159 | |
|
LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Payable for Fund shares repurchased | | | 253,656 | | | | 22,744 | | | | 50,728 | | | | 362,182 | |
| Investment management fee payable | | | 167,980 | | | | 21,359 | | | | 54,001 | | | | 129,499 | |
| Distribution fees payable | | | 11,054 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,557 | |
| Trustees’ fees payable | | | 357 | | | | 253 | | | | 205 | | | | 338 | |
| Accrued expenses | | | 55,092 | | | | 20,548 | | | | 27,920 | | | | 38,847 | |
|
| Total Liabilities | | | 488,139 | | | | 64,904 | | | | 132,854 | | | | 539,423 | |
|
Total Net Assets | | $ | 272,881,484 | | | $ | 35,040,929 | | | $ | 88,412,828 | | | $ | 209,819,736 | |
|
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Par value (Note 4) | | $ | 17,743 | | | $ | 2,408 | | | $ | 5,343 | | | $ | 15,491 | |
| Paid-in capital in excess of par value | | | 238,021,478 | | | | 32,299,291 | | | | 78,089,899 | | | | 191,172,428 | |
| Undistributed net investment income | | | 713,961 | | | | 149,571 | | | | 200,465 | | | | 1,477,680 | |
| Accumulated net realized gain on investments | | | 5,030,353 | | | | 561,182 | | | | 1,365,116 | | | | 2,358,352 | |
| Net unrealized appreciation on investments | | | 29,097,949 | | | | 2,028,477 | | | | 8,752,005 | | | | 14,795,785 | |
|
Total Net Assets | | $ | 272,881,484 | | | $ | 35,040,929 | | | $ | 88,412,828 | | | $ | 209,819,736 | |
|
Shares Outstanding | | | 17,743,267 | | | | 2,407,837 | | | | 5,342,651 | | | | 15,490,699 | |
|
Net Asset Value | | | $15.38 | | | | $14.55 | | | | $16.55 | | | | $13.54 | |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| Statements of Operations (For the six months ended June 30, 2006) (unaudited) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — |
| | |
| | All Cap | | Large Cap | | Global All Cap | | Balanced All |
| | Growth | | Growth and | | Growth and | | Cap Growth |
| | and Value | | Value | | Value | | and Value |
|
INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Dividends | | $ | 1,960,864 | | | $ | 281,921 | | | $ | 714,398 | | | $ | 1,045,886 | |
| Interest | | | 115,454 | | | | 39,306 | | | | 135,194 | | | | 1,468,137 | |
| Less: Foreign taxes withheld | | | (27,794 | ) | | | (5,605 | ) | | | (31,798 | ) | | | (15,030 | ) |
|
| Total Investment Income | | | 2,048,524 | | | | 315,622 | | | | 817,794 | | | | 2,498,993 | |
|
EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Investment management fee (Note 2) | | | 1,063,048 | | | | 134,868 | | | | 325,834 | | | | 810,187 | |
| Distribution fees (Note 2) | | | 354,349 | | | | 44,956 | | | | 108,612 | | | | 270,062 | |
| Shareholder reports | | | 18,521 | | | | 5,226 | | | | 7,249 | | | | 11,673 | |
| Trustees’ fees | | | 18,181 | | | | 3,906 | | | | 6,123 | | | | 14,266 | |
| Audit and tax | | | 12,199 | | | | 12,100 | | | | 13,588 | | | | 13,092 | |
| Legal fees | | | 8,200 | | | | 8,270 | | | | 7,965 | | | | 8,040 | |
| Insurance | | | 2,743 | | | | 353 | | | | 703 | | | | 2,075 | |
| Custody fees | | | 2,695 | | | | 1,444 | | | | 1,654 | | | | 2,269 | |
| Registration fees | | | 890 | | | | 229 | | | | 876 | | | | 1,053 | |
| Transfer agent fees | | | 35 | | | | 35 | | | | 35 | | | | 35 | |
| Miscellaneous expenses | | | 2,096 | | | | 1,748 | | | | 1,871 | | | | 1,839 | |
|
| Total Expenses | | | 1,482,957 | | | | 213,135 | | | | 474,510 | | | | 1,134,591 | |
| Less: Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (Notes 2 and 5) | | | (149,590 | ) | | | (47,286 | ) | | | (111,985 | ) | | | (114,372 | ) |
|
| Net Expenses | | | 1,333,367 | | | | 165,849 | | | | 362,525 | | | | 1,020,219 | |
|
Net Investment Income | | | 715,157 | | | | 149,773 | | | | 455,269 | | | | 1,478,774 | |
|
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Realized Gain From Investment Transactions | | | 5,138,124 | | | | 610,666 | | | | 1,438,114 | | | | 2,782,845 | |
|
| Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation/ Depreciation From Investments | | | (1,822,270 | ) | | | (908,157 | ) | | | 238,677 | | | | (2,153,567 | ) |
|
Net Gain (Loss) on Investments | | | 3,315,854 | | | | (297,491 | ) | | | 1,676,791 | | | | 629,278 | |
|
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations | | $ | 4,031,011 | | | $ | (147,718 | ) | | $ | 2,132,060 | | | $ | 2,108,052 | |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| Statements of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| For the six months ended June 30, 2006 (unaudited) |
| and the year ended December 31, 2005 |
| | | | | | | | | |
Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — | | | | |
All Cap Growth and Value | | 2006 | | 2005 |
|
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment income | | $ | 715,157 | | | $ | 1,015,249 | |
| Net realized gain | | | 5,138,124 | | | | 9,158,915 | |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | | (1,822,270 | ) | | | 4,684,494 | |
|
| Increase in Net Assets From Operations | | | 4,031,011 | | | | 14,858,658 | |
|
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM (NOTE 1): | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment income | | | — | | | | (1,000,008 | ) |
| Net realized gains | | | (1,126,458 | ) | | | (5,609,221 | ) |
|
| Decrease in Net Assets From Distributions to Shareholders | | | (1,126,458 | ) | | | (6,609,229 | ) |
|
FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 4): | | | | | | | | |
| Net proceeds from sale of shares | | | 8,179,014 | | | | 49,267,087 | |
| Reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,126,458 | | | | 6,609,229 | |
| Cost of shares repurchased | | | (23,708,963 | ) | | | (26,087,662 | ) |
|
| Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Fund Share Transactions | | | (14,403,491 | ) | | | 29,788,654 | |
|
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (11,498,938 | ) | | | 38,038,083 | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| Beginning of period | | | 284,380,422 | | | | 246,342,339 | |
|
| End of period* | | $ | 272,881,484 | | | $ | 284,380,422 | |
|
* Includes undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income of: | | | $713,961 | | | $ | (1,196 | ) |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued) |
|
| For the six months ended June 30, 2006 (unaudited) |
| and the year ended December 31, 2005 |
| | | | | | | | | |
Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — | | | | |
Large Cap Growth and Value | | 2006 | | 2005 |
|
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment income | | $ | 149,773 | | | $ | 222,795 | |
| Net realized gain | | | 610,666 | | | | 634,889 | |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | | (908,157 | ) | | | 530,765 | |
|
| Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations | | | (147,718 | ) | | | 1,388,449 | |
|
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM (NOTE 1): | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment income | | | — | | | | (222,675 | ) |
| Net realized gains | | | (32,856 | ) | | | (484,105 | ) |
|
| Decrease in Net Assets From Distributions to Shareholders | | | (32,856 | ) | | | (706,780 | ) |
|
FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 4): | | | | | | | | |
| Net proceeds from sale of shares | | | 1,815,392 | | | | 11,085,447 | |
| Reinvestment of distributions | | | 32,856 | | | | 706,780 | |
| Cost of shares repurchased | | | (2,561,991 | ) | | | (4,122,953 | ) |
|
| Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Fund Share Transactions | | | (713,743 | ) | | | 7,669,274 | |
|
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (894,317 | ) | | | 8,350,943 | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| Beginning of period | | | 35,935,246 | | | | 27,584,303 | |
|
| End of period* | | $ | 35,040,929 | | | $ | 35,935,246 | |
|
* Includes undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income of: | | | $149,571 | | | $ | (202 | ) |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued) |
|
| For the six months ended June 30, 2006 (unaudited) |
| and the year ended December 31, 2005 |
| | | | | | | | | |
Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — | | | | |
Global All Cap Growth and Value | | 2006 | | 2005 |
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OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment income | | $ | 455,269 | | | $ | 427,403 | |
| Net realized gain | | | 1,438,114 | | | | 1,034,391 | |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | | 238,677 | | | | 3,787,169 | |
|
| Increase in Net Assets From Operations | | | 2,132,060 | | | | 5,248,963 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM (NOTE 1): | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment income | | | (174,516 | ) | | | (567,440 | ) |
| Net realized gains | | | (74,696 | ) | | | (847,896 | ) |
|
| Decrease in Net Assets From Distributions to Shareholders | | | (249,212 | ) | | | (1,415,336 | ) |
|
FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 4): | | | | | | | | |
| Net proceeds from sale of shares | | | 8,621,432 | | | | 32,026,581 | |
| Reinvestment of distributions | | | 249,212 | | | | 1,415,336 | |
| Cost of shares repurchased | | | (4,904,542 | ) | | | (4,092,321 | ) |
|
| Increase in Net Assets From Fund Share Transactions | | | 3,966,102 | | | | 29,349,596 | |
|
Increase in Net Assets | | | 5,848,950 | | | | 33,183,223 | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| Beginning of period | | | 82,563,878 | | | | 49,380,655 | |
|
| End of period* | | $ | 88,412,828 | | | $ | 82,563,878 | |
|
* Includes undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income of: | | | $200,465 | | | $ | (80,288 | ) |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued) |
|
| For the six months ended June 30, 2006 (unaudited) |
| and the year ended December 31, 2005 |
| | | | | | | | | |
Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — | | | | |
Balanced All Cap Growth and Value | | 2006 | | 2005 |
|
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment income | | $ | 1,478,774 | | | $ | 2,574,320 | |
| Net realized gain | | | 2,782,845 | | | | 3,158,471 | |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | | (2,153,567 | ) | | | 3,389,794 | |
|
| Increase in Net Assets From Operations | | | 2,108,052 | | | | 9,122,585 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM (NOTE 1): | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment income | | | (23,668 | ) | | | (2,550,005 | ) |
| Net realized gains | | | (333,804 | ) | | | (1,896,929 | ) |
|
| Decrease in Net Assets From Distributions to Shareholders | | | (357,472 | ) | | | (4,446,934 | ) |
|
FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 4): | | | | | | | | |
| Net proceeds from sale of shares | | | 6,604,301 | | | | 48,478,002 | |
| Reinvestment of distributions | | | 357,472 | | | | 4,446,934 | |
| Cost of shares repurchased | | | (15,823,085 | ) | | | (15,592,333 | ) |
|
| Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Fund Share Transactions | | | (8,861,312 | ) | | | 37,332,603 | |
|
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (7,110,732 | ) | | | 42,008,254 | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| Beginning of period | | | 216,930,468 | | | | 174,922,214 | |
|
| End of period* | | $ | 209,819,736 | | | $ | 216,930,468 | |
|
* Includes undistributed net investment income of: | | | $1,477,680 | | | $ | 22,574 | |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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For a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each year ended December 31, unless otherwise noted:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Legg Mason Partners | | | | | | | | | | |
Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — | | | | | | | | | | |
All Cap Growth and Value | | 2006(1) | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003(2) | | 2002(2)(3) | | |
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $15.24 | | | | $14.82 | | | | $13.99 | | | | $10.65 | | | | $10.00 | | | |
|
Income From Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment income | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.01 | | | |
| Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 3.33 | | | | 0.64 | | | |
|
Total Income From Operations | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 3.35 | | | | 0.65 | | | |
|
Less Distributions From: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | |
| Net realized gains | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(4) | | | — | | | |
|
Total Distributions | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | |
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | | $15.38 | | | | $15.24 | | | | $14.82 | | | | $13.99 | | | | $10.65 | | | |
|
Total Return(5) | | | 1.34 | % | | | 5.25 | % | | | 6.64 | % | | | 31.44 | % | | | 6.50 | % | | |
|
Net Assets, End of Period (000s) | | | $272,881 | | | | $284,380 | | | | $246,342 | | | | $103,769 | | | | $3,330 | | | |
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Gross expenses | | | 1.05 | %(6) | | | 1.06 | % | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.31 | % | | | 21.24 | %(6) | | |
| Net expenses(7)(8) | | | 0.94 | (6) | | | 0.96 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.00 | (6) | | |
| Net investment income | | | 0.50 | (6) | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.49 | (6) | | |
|
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 9 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 3 | % | | | 2 | % | | |
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(1) | | For the six months ended June 30, 2006 (unaudited). |
|
(2) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method. |
|
(3) | | For the period October 1, 2002 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2002. |
|
(4) | | Amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |
|
(5) | | Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Total returns do not reflect expenses associated with the separate accounts such as administrative fees, account charges and surrender charges which, if reflected, would reduce the total return for all periods shown. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
|
(6) | | Annualized. |
|
(7) | | As a result of an expense limitation, the ratio of expenses to average net assets will not exceed 1.00%. |
|
(8) | | Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| Financial Highlights (continued) |
For a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each year ended December 31, unless otherwise noted:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Legg Mason Partners | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Large Cap Growth and Value | | 2006(1) | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003(2) | | 2002(2)(3) | | |
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $14.63 | | | | $14.41 | | | | $13.74 | | | | $10.73 | | | | $10.00 | | | |
|
Income (Loss) From Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment income | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.01 | | | |
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 3.09 | | | | 0.72 | | | |
|
Total Income (Loss) From Operations | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 3.11 | | | | 0.73 | | | |
|
Less Distributions From: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | |
| Net realized gains | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | |
|
Total Distributions | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | |
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | | $14.55 | | | | $14.63 | | | | $14.41 | | | | $13.74 | | | | $10.73 | | | |
|
Total Return(4) | | | (0.45 | )% | | | 3.55 | % | | | 6.75 | % | | | 29.00 | % | | | 7.30 | % | | |
|
Net Assets, End of Period (000s) | | | $35,041 | | | | $35,935 | | | | $27,584 | | | | $10,811 | | | | $436 | | | |
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Gross expenses | | | 1.19 | %(5) | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | | 119.99 | %(5) | | |
| Net expenses(6)(7) | | | 0.92 | (5) | | | 0.99 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.00 | (5) | | |
| Net investment income | | | 0.83 | (5) | | | 0.67 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 0.62 | | | | 0.69 | (5) | | |
|
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 11 | % | | | 33 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 5 | % | | | 3 | % | | |
|
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(1) | | For the six months ended June 30, 2006 (unaudited). |
|
(2) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method. |
|
(3) | | For the period October 1, 2002 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2002. |
|
(4) | | Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Total returns do not reflect expenses associated with the separate accounts such as administrative fees, account charges and surrender charges which, if reflected, would reduce the total return for all periods shown. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
|
(5) | | Annualized. |
|
(6) | | As a result of an expense limitation, the ratio of expenses to average net assets will not exceed 1.00%. |
|
(7) | | Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| Financial Highlights (continued) |
For a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each year ended December 31, unless otherwise noted:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Legg Mason Partners | | | | | | | | | | |
Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — | | | | | | | | | | |
Global All Cap Growth and Value | | 2006(1) | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003(2) | | 2002(2)(3) | | |
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $16.17 | | | | $15.44 | | | | $14.11 | | | | $10.78 | | | | $10.00 | | | |
|
Income From Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment income | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.01 | | | |
| Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 3.36 | | | | 0.77 | | | |
|
Total Income From Operations | | | 0.42 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 3.40 | | | | 0.78 | | | |
|
Less Distributions From: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment income | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | |
| Net realized gains | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | |
|
Total Distributions | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | |
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | | $16.55 | | | | $16.17 | | | | $15.44 | | | | $14.11 | | | | $10.78 | | | |
|
Total Return(4) | | | 2.64 | % | | | 6.54 | % | | | 10.25 | % | | | 31.55 | % | | | 7.80 | % | | |
|
Net Assets, End of Period (000s) | | | $88,413 | | | | $82,564 | | | | $49,381 | | | | $10,974 | | | | $1,003 | | | |
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Gross expenses | | | 1.09 | %(5) | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.28 | % | | | 2.56 | % | | | 52.11 | %(5) | | |
| Net expenses(6)(7) | | | 0.83 | (5) | | | 0.90 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.00 | (5) | | |
| Net investment income | | | 1.05 | (5) | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.38 | (5) | | |
|
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 9 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 6 | % | | | 2 | % | | |
|
| | |
(1) | | For the six months ended June 30, 2006 (unaudited). |
|
(2) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method. |
|
(3) | | For the period October 1, 2002 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2002. |
|
(4) | | Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Total returns do not reflect expenses associated with the separate accounts such as administrative fees, account charges and surrender charges which, if reflected, would reduce the total return for all periods shown. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
|
(5) | | Annualized. |
|
(6) | | As a result of an expense limitation, the ratio of expenses to average net assets will not exceed 1.00%. |
|
(7) | | Reflects fees waivers and/or expense reimbursements. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Legg Mason Partners Variable Portfolios IV 2006 Semi-Annual Report 39
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| Financial Highlights (continued) |
For a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each year ended December 31, unless otherwise noted:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Legg Mason Partners | | | | | | | | | | |
Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — | | | | | | | | | | |
Balanced All Cap Growth and Value | | 2006(1) | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003(2) | | 2002(2)(3) | | |
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $13.45 | | | | $13.17 | | | | $12.67 | | | | $10.42 | | | | $10.00 | | | |
|
Income From Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment income | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.02 | | | |
| Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 2.20 | | | | 0.40 | | | |
|
Total Income From Operations | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 2.28 | | | | 0.42 | | | |
|
Less Distributions From: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment income | | | (0.00 | )(4) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | |
| Net realized gains | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(4) | | | — | | | |
|
Total Distributions | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | |
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | | $13.54 | | | | $13.45 | | | | $13.17 | | | | $12.67 | | | | $10.42 | | | |
|
Total Return(5) | | | 0.84 | % | | | 4.25 | % | | | 5.01 | % | | | 21.93 | % | | | 4.20 | % | | |
|
Net Assets, End of Period (000s) | | | $209,820 | | | | $216,930 | | | | $174,922 | | | | $77,788 | | | | $3,234 | | | |
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Gross expenses | | | 1.05 | %(6) | | | 1.06 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 23.28 | %(6) | | |
| Net expenses(7)(8) | | | 0.94 | (6) | | | 0.96 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.00 | (6) | | |
| Net investment income | | | 1.37 | (6) | | | 1.29 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 1.28 | (6) | | |
|
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 23 | % | | | 61 | % | | | 49 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 7 | % | | |
|
| | |
(1) | | For the six months ended June 30, 2006 (unaudited). |
|
(2) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method. |
|
(3) | | For the period October 1, 2002 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2002. |
|
(4) | | Amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |
|
(5) | | Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Total returns do not reflect expenses associated with the separate accounts such as administrative fees, account charges and surrender charges which, if reflected, would reduce the total return for all periods shown. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
|
(6) | | Annualized. |
|
(7) | | As a result of an expense limitation, the ratio of expenses to average net assets will not exceed 1.00%. |
|
(8) | | Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
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1. | Organization and Significant Accounting Policies |
Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — All Cap Growth and Value (“All Cap Growth and Value”), Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — Large Cap Growth and Value (“Large Cap Growth and Value”), Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — Global All Cap Growth and Value (“Global All Cap Growth and Value”) and Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio — Balanced All Cap Growth and Value (“Balanced All Cap Growth and Value”) (formerly known as Multiple Discipline Portfolio — All Cap Growth and Value, Multiple Discipline Portfolio — Large Cap Growth and Value, Multiple Discipline Portfolio — Global All Cap Growth and Value and Multiple Discipline Portfolio — Balanced All Cap Growth and Value) (the “Funds”) are separate diversified investment funds of Legg Mason Partners Variable Portfolios IV (formerly known as Smith Barney Multiple Discipline Trust) (the “Trust”). The Trust, a Massachusetts business trust, is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust is offered exclusively for use with certain variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts offered through the separate accounts of various affiliated life insurance companies and qualified pension and retirement plans.
The following are significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds and are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Estimates and assumptions are required to be made regarding assets, liabilities and changes in net assets resulting from operations when financial statements are prepared. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets and any other parameters used in determining these estimates could cause actual results to differ.
(a) Investment Valuation. Equity securities for which market quotations are available are valued at the last sale price or official closing price on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. Debt securities are valued at the mean between the bid and asked prices provided by an independent pricing service that are based on transactions in debt obligations, quotations from bond dealers, market transactions in comparable securities and various other relationships between securities. When prices are not readily available, or are determined not to reflect fair value, such as when the value of a security has been significantly affected by events after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded, but before the Funds calculate their net asset value, the Funds may value these investments at fair value as determined in accordance with the procedures approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees. Short-term obligations with maturities of 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.
(b) Repurchase Agreements. When entering into repurchase agreements, it is the Funds’ policy that their custodian or a third party custodian take possession of the underlying collateral securities, the market value of which at least equals the principal amount of the repurchase transaction, including accrued interest. To the extent that any repurchase transaction exceeds one business day, the value of the collateral is marked-to-market to ensure the adequacy of the collateral. If the seller defaults and the market value
Legg Mason Partners Variable Portfolios IV 2006 Semi-Annual Report 41
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
of the collateral declines or if bankruptcy proceedings are commenced with respect to the seller of the security, realization of the collateral by the Funds may be delayed or limited.
(c) Security Transactions and Investment Income. Security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Foreign dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or as soon as practical after the Funds determine the existence of a dividend declaration after exercising reasonable due diligence. The cost of investments sold is determined by use of the specific identification method. To the extent any issuer defaults on an expected interest payment, the Funds’ policy is to generally halt any additional interest income accruals and consider the realizability of interest accrued up to the date of default.
(d) Distributions to Shareholders. Distributions from net investment income and distributions of net realized gains, if any, are declared at least annually. Distributions to shareholders of the Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
(e) Federal and Other Taxes. It is the Funds’ policy to comply with the federal income and excise tax requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies. Accordingly, the Funds intend to distribute substantially all of their income and net realized gains on investments, if any, to shareholders each year. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required in the Funds’ financial statements. Under the applicable foreign tax laws, a withholding tax may be imposed on interest, dividends and capital gains at various rates.
(f) Reclassification. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be adjusted to reflect permanent differences between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset values per share.
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2. | Investment Management Agreement and Other Transactions with Affiliates |
For the period of this report, Smith Barney Fund Management LLC (“SBFM”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Legg Mason, Inc. (“Legg Mason”), acted as the investment manager of the Funds. Under the investment management agreement, each Fund paid an investment management fee calculated at an annual rate of 0.75% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This fee is calculated daily and paid monthly.
During the six months ended June 30, 2006, All Cap Growth and Value, Large Cap Growth and Value, Global All Cap Growth and Value and Balanced All Cap Growth and Value each had expense limitations in place of 1.00%.
During the six months ended June 30, 2006, SBFM waived a portion of its fee in the amounts of $6,311, $796, $1,831 and $4,807 for All Cap Growth and Value, Large Cap Growth and Value, Global All Cap Growth and Value and Balanced All Cap Growth and Value, respectively. In addition, during the six months ended June 30, 2006, All Cap Growth and Value, Large Cap Growth and Value, Global All Cap Growth and Value and Balanced All Cap Growth and Value were reimbursed for expenses in the amount of $1,539, $1,534, $1,542 and $1,540, respectively.
42 Legg Mason Partners Variable Portfolios IV 2006 Semi-Annual Report
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (“CGM”) and Legg Mason Investor Services, LLC (“LMIS”), a wholly-owned broker-dealer subsidiary of Legg Mason, serve as co-distributors of the Funds. The Funds have adopted a Rule 12b-1 distribution plan and under that plan, the Funds pay a distribution fee of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each Fund, respectively. These fees are calculated daily and paid monthly.
During the six months ended June 30, 2006, CGM and LMIS waived a portion of their distribution fees equal to 0.10% of the average daily net assets for All Cap Growth and Value and Balanced All Cap Growth and Value resulting in waivers of $141,740 and $108,025, respectively. In addition, CGM and LMIS waived all of their distribution fees for Large Cap Growth and Value and Global All Cap Growth and Value, resulting in waivers of $44,956 and $108,612, respectively. The distribution plan fee waivers can be terminated at any time.
Certain officers and one Trustee of the Trust are employees of Legg Mason or its affiliates and do not receive compensation from the Trust.
During the six months ended June 30, 2006, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments (excluding short-term investments) and U.S. Government & Agency obligations were as follows:
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| | | | U.S. Government & |
| | Investments | | Agency Obligations |
| | | | |
| | Purchases | | Sales | | Purchases | | Sales |
|
All Cap Growth and Value | | $ | 25,576,303 | | | $ | 37,380,201 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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Large Cap Growth and Value | | | 3,817,084 | | | | 3,757,373 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Global All Cap Growth and Value | | | 11,345,513 | | | | 6,936,398 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Balanced All Cap Growth and Value | | | 13,637,201 | | | | 23,235,766 | | | | 35,746,744 | | | | 35,988,562 | |
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At June 30, 2006, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes were substantially as follows:
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| | Appreciation | | Depreciation | | Appreciation |
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All Cap Growth and Value | | $ | 38,430,773 | | | $ | (9,332,824 | ) | | $ | 29,097,949 | |
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Large Cap Growth and Value | | | 3,355,555 | | | | (1,327,078 | ) | | | 2,028,477 | |
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Global All Cap Growth and Value | | | 10,944,215 | | | | (2,192,210 | ) | | | 8,752,005 | |
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Balanced All Cap Growth and Value | | | 20,023,424 | | | | (5,227,639 | ) | | | 14,795,785 | |
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4. | Shares of Beneficial Interest |
At June 30, 2006, the Trust had an unlimited number of shares authorized with a par value of $0.001 per share.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
Transactions in shares of each Fund were as follows:
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| | Six Months Ended | | Year Ended |
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All Cap Growth and Value | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 519,583 | | | | 3,357,104 | |
Shares issued on reinvestment | | | 74,699 | | | | 430,288 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (1,511,379 | ) | | | (1,749,491 | ) |
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Net Increase (Decrease) | | | (917,097 | ) | | | 2,037,901 | |
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Large Cap Growth and Value | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 122,724 | | | | 778,434 | |
Shares issued on reinvestment | | | 2,302 | | | | 47,982 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (173,493 | ) | | | (284,538 | ) |
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Net Increase (Decrease) | | | (48,467 | ) | | | 541,878 | |
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Global All Cap Growth and Value | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 514,296 | | | | 2,083,470 | |
Shares issued on reinvestment | | | 15,384 | | | | 86,994 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (293,984 | ) | | | (262,077 | ) |
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Net Increase | | | 235,696 | | | | 1,908,387 | |
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Balanced All Cap Growth and Value | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 481,744 | | | | 3,701,338 | |
Shares issued on reinvestment | | | 26,797 | | | | 328,915 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (1,152,484 | ) | | | (1,176,083 | ) |
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Net Increase (Decrease) | | | (643,943 | ) | | | 2,854,170 | |
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On May 31, 2005, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued an order in connection with the settlement of an administrative proceeding against SBFM and CGM relating to the appointment of an affiliated transfer agent for the Smith Barney family of mutual funds (the “Funds”).
The SEC order finds that SBFM and CGM willfully violated Section 206(1) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers Act”). Specifically, the order finds that SBFM and CGM knowingly or recklessly failed to disclose to the boards of the Funds in 1999 when proposing a new transfer agent arrangement with an affiliated transfer agent that First Data Investors Services Group (“First Data”), the Funds’ then-existing transfer agent, had offered to continue as transfer agent and do the same work for substantially less money than before; and that Citigroup Asset Management (“CAM”), the Citigroup business unit that, at the time, included the Funds’ investment manager and other investment advisory companies, had entered into a side letter with First Data under which CAM agreed to recommend the appointment of First Data as sub-transfer agent to the affiliated transfer agent in exchange for, among other things, a guarantee by First Data of specified amounts of asset management and investment banking fees to CAM and CGM. The order also finds that SBFM and CGM willfully violated Section 206(2) of the Advisers Act by virtue of the omissions discussed above and other misrepresentations and omissions in the
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
materials provided to the Funds’ boards, including the failure to make clear that the affiliated transfer agent would earn a high profit for performing limited functions while First Data continued to perform almost all of the transfer agent functions, and the suggestion that the proposed arrangement was in the Funds’ best interests and that no viable alternatives existed. SBFM and CGM do not admit or deny any wrongdoing or liability. The settlement does not establish wrongdoing or liability for purposes of any other proceeding.
The SEC censured SBFM and CGM and ordered them to cease and desist from violations of Sections 206(1) and 206(2) of the Advisers Act. The order requires Citigroup to pay $208.1 million, including $109 million in disgorgement of profits, $19.1 million in interest, and a civil money penalty of $80 million. Approximately $24.4 million has already been paid to the Funds, primarily through fee waivers. The remaining $183.7 million, including the penalty, has been paid to the U.S. Treasury and will be distributed pursuant to a plan submitted for the approval of the SEC. At this time, there is no certainty as to how the above-described proceeds of the settlement will be distributed, to whom such distributions will be made, the methodology by which such distributions will be allocated, and when such distributions will be made. The order also required that transfer agency fees received from the Funds since December 1, 2004, less certain expenses, be placed in escrow and provided that a portion of such fees might be subsequently distributed in accordance with the terms of the order. On April 3, 2006, an aggregate amount of approximately $9 million was distributed to the affected Funds.
The order required SBFM to recommend a new transfer agent contract to the Funds’ boards within 180 days of the entry of the order; if a Citigroup affiliate submitted a proposal to serve as transfer agent or sub-transfer agent, SBFM and CGM would have been required, at their expense, to engage an independent monitor to oversee a competitive bidding process. On November 21, 2005, and within the specified timeframe, the Funds’ Board selected a new transfer agent for the Funds. No Citigroup affiliate submitted a proposal to serve as transfer agent. Under the order, SBFM also must comply with an amended version of a vendor policy that Citigroup instituted in August 2004.
Although there can be no assurance, SBFM does not believe that this matter will have a material adverse effect on the Funds.
On December 1, 2005, Citigroup completed the sale of substantially all of its global asset management business, including SBFM, to Legg Mason.
Beginning in August 2005, five class action lawsuits alleging violations of federal securities laws and state law were filed against CGM and SBFM, (collectively, the “Defendants”) based on the May 31, 2005 settlement order issued against the Defendants by the SEC described in Note 5. The complaints seek injunctive relief and compensatory and punitive damages, removal of SBFM as the investment manager for the Smith Barney family of funds, rescission of the Funds’ management and other contracts with SBFM, recovery of all fees paid to SBFM pursuant to such contracts, and an award of attorney’s fees and litigation expenses.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
On October 5, 2005, a motion to consolidate the five actions and any subsequently filed, related action was filed. That motion contemplates that a consolidated amended complaint alleging substantially similar causes of action will be filed in the future.
As of the date of this report, SBFM believes that resolution of the pending lawsuit will not have a material effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Funds or the ability of SBFM and its affiliates to continue to render services to the Funds under their respective contracts.
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Beginning in June 2004, class action lawsuits alleging violations of the federal securities laws were filed against CGM and a number of its then affiliates, including SBFM and SBAM, which were then investment adviser or manager to certain of the Funds (the “Managers”), substantially all of the mutual funds then managed by the Managers (the “Defendant Funds”), and Board Members of the Defendant Funds (collectively, the “Defendants”). The complaints alleged, among other things, that CGM created various undisclosed incentives for its brokers to sell Smith Barney and Salomon Brothers funds. In addition, according to the complaints, the Managers caused the Defendant Funds to pay excessive brokerage commissions to CGM for steering clients towards proprietary funds. The complaints also alleged that the defendants breached their fiduciary duty to the Defendant Funds by improperly charging Rule 12b-1 fees and by drawing on fund assets to make undisclosed payments of soft dollars and excessive brokerage commissions. The complaints also alleged that the Defendant Funds failed to adequately disclose certain of the allegedly wrongful conduct. The complaints sought injunctive relief and compensatory and punitive damages, rescission of the Defendant Funds’ contracts with the Managers, recovery of all fees paid to the Managers pursuant to such contracts and an award of attorneys’ fees and litigation expenses.
On December 15, 2004, a consolidated amended complaint (the “Complaint”) was filed alleging substantially similar causes of action. On May 27, 2005, all of the Defendants filed motions to dismiss the Complaint. On July 26, 2006, the court issued a decision and order (1) finding that plaintiffs lacked standing to sue on behalf of the shareholders of the Funds in which none of the plaintiffs had invested (including All Cap Growth and Value, Large Cap Growth and Value, Global All Cap Growth and Value and Balanced All Cap Growth and Value) and dismissing those Funds from the case (although stating that they could be brought back into the case if standing as to them could be established), and (2) other than one stayed claim, dismissing all of the causes of action against the remaining Defendants, with prejudice, except for the cause of action under Section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act, which the court granted plaintiffs leave to repeal as a derivative claim.
On September 16, 2005, the staff of the SEC informed SBFM and SBAM that the staff is considering recommending that the SEC institute administrative proceedings against SBFM and SBAM for alleged violations of Section 19(a) and 34(b) of the Investment Company Act (and related Rule 19a-1). The notification is a result of an industry wide
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
inspection by the SEC and is based upon alleged deficiencies in disclosures regarding dividends and distributions paid to shareholders of certain funds. Section 19(a) and related Rule 19a-1 of the Investment Company Act generally require funds that are making dividend and distribution payments to provide shareholders with a written statement disclosing the source of the dividends and distributions, and, in particular, the portion of the payments made from each of net investment income, undistributed net profits and/or paid-in capital. In connection with the contemplated proceedings, the staff may seek a cease and desist order and/or monetary damages from SBFM or SBAM.
Although there can be no assurance, SBFM believes that this matter is not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds.
The Funds’ Board has approved the appointment of Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (“LMPFA”) as the Funds’ investment manager effective August 1, 2006. The Funds’ Board has also approved the appointment of CAM North America, LLC (“CAM N.A.”) as the Funds’ subadviser effective August 1, 2006. In addition, the Board has also approved the appointment of Western Asset Management Company (“Western Asset”) as a subadviser to Balanced All Cap Growth and Value, effective August 1, 2006. The portfolio managers who are responsible for the day-to-day management of the Funds remain the same immediately prior to and immediately after the date of these changes. LMPFA, CAM N.A. and Western Asset are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Legg Mason.
LMPFA will provide administrative and certain oversight services to the Funds. LMPFA will delegate to the subadvisers the day-to-day portfolio management of the Funds, except in certain cases, for the management of cash and short-term instruments.
The Funds’ investment management fees will remain unchanged, with the exception of the investment management fee of Balanced All Cap Growth and Value, which will be calculated in accordance with a new breakpoint schedule effective August 1, 2006 as follows: 0.75% of the first $1 billion of the average daily net assets, 0.725% of the next $1 billion of the average daily net assets, 0.70% of the next $3 billion of the average daily net assets, 0.675% of the next $5 billion of the average daily net assets, and 0.65% of the average daily net assets over $10 billion.
For its services, LMPFA will pay the subadvisers 70% of the net management fee that it receives from each Fund. This 70% fee will be divided between CAM N.A. and Western Asset for Balanced All Cap Growth and Value, on a pro rata basis, based on the assets allocated to each subadviser, from time to time.
The Funds’ Board has also approved a number of other initiatives designed to streamline and restructure the fund complex, and has authorized seeking shareholder approval for those initiatives where shareholder approval is required. As a result, each Fund’s shareholders will be asked to elect a new Board, approve matters that will result in the Funds being grouped for organizational and governance purposes with other funds in the fund complex, and domicile the Trust as a Maryland business trust, with all funds
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
operating under uniform charter documents. Each Fund’s shareholders also will be asked to approve investment matters, including standardized fundamental investment policies.
Shareholders of Balanced All Cap Growth and Value will also be asked to authorize the Fund’s Board to change the Fund’s investment objective without shareholder approval. If shareholder approval is obtained, it is expected that the Fund’s investment objective and investment strategy would change. It is planned that the Fund’s new investment objective would be total return (that is, a combination of income and long-term capital appreciation), and related changes to investment strategies would also be implemented. In connection with the proposed change in the Fund’s investment objective, it is expected that the Fund would no longer follow a fixed asset allocation strategy. Until shareholder approval is obtained, the Fund will continue to pursue its current investment objective and strategies.
Proxy materials describing these matters are expected to be sent to shareholders later in 2006. If shareholder approval is obtained, these matters generally are expected to be implemented during 2007.
Effective as of July 17, 2006, Robert Gendelman will manage the equity portion of the Balanced All Cap Growth and Value assets and also serve as coordinating portfolio manager.
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9. | Recent Accounting Pronouncement |
During June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation 48 (“FIN 48” or the “Interpretation”), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an interpretation of FASB statement 109. FIN 48 supplements FASB Statement 109 by defining the confidence level that a tax position must meet in order to be recognized in the financial statements. FIN 48 prescribes a comprehensive model for how a fund should recognize, measure, present, and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that the fund has taken or expects to take on a tax return. FIN 48 requires that the tax effects of a position be recognized only if it is “more likely than not” to be sustained based solely on its technical merits. Management must be able to conclude that the tax law, regulations, case law, and other objective information regarding the technical merits sufficiently support the position’s sustainability with a likelihood of more than 50 percent. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2006, which for the Funds will be January 1, 2007. At adoption, the financial statements must be adjusted to reflect only those tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained as of the adoption date. Management of the Funds is currently evaluating the impact that FIN 48 will have on the financial statements.
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Board Approval of Management and Subadvisory Agreements (unaudited)
At a meeting held in person on June 12, 2006, the Funds’ Board, including a majority of the Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Funds or Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (the “Manager”) or any sub-investment adviser or proposed sub-investment adviser as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (the “Independent Board Members”), approved a new management agreement (the “New Management Agreement”) between each Fund and the Manager. The Funds’ Board, including a majority of the Independent Board Members, also approved one or more new subadvisory agreements between the Manager and each of CAM N.A. and Western Asset (each a “Subadviser”) (each a “New Subadvisory Agreement”). Each New Management Agreement and each New Subadvisory Agreement replaced the Fund’s prior management agreements with Smith Barney Fund Management LLC and were entered into in connection with an internal reorganization of the Manager’s and the prior manager’s parent organization, Legg Mason. In approving each New Management Agreement and each New Subadvisory Agreement, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered the factors discussed below, among other things.
The Board noted that the Manager will provide administrative and certain oversight services to the Funds, and that the Manager will delegate to each of the Subadvisers the day-to-day portfolio management of the Funds. The Board Members reviewed the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of the senior personnel that will provide oversight and general management services and the portfolio management team that would be primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Funds. The Board Members noted that the portfolio management team was expected to be the same as then managing the Funds, except for Balanced All Cap Growth and Value.
The Board Members received and considered information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services expected to be provided to the Funds by the Manager under each New Management Agreement and by the Subadvisers under the New Subadvisory Agreements. The Board Members’ evaluation of the services expected to be provided by the Manager and the Subadvisers took into account the Board Members’ knowledge and familiarity gained as Funds Board Members, including as to the scope and quality of Legg Mason’s investment management and other capabilities and the quality of its administrative and other services. The Board Members considered, among other things, information and assurances provided by Legg Mason as to the operations, facilities and organization of the Manager and the Subadvisers and the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of their senior personnel. The Board Members further considered the financial resources available to the Manager, the Subadvisers and Legg Mason. The Board Members concluded that, overall, the nature, extent and quality of services expected to be provided under each New Management Agreement and the New Subadvisory Agreements were acceptable.
The Board Members also received and considered performance information for the Funds as well as comparative information with respect to a peer group of funds (the “Performance Universe”) selected by Lipper, Inc. (“Lipper”), an independent provider of investment company data. The Board Members were provided with a description of the
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Board Approval of Management and Subadvisory Agreements (unaudited) (continued)
methodology Lipper used to determine the similarity of the Funds to the funds included in the Performance Universe. The Board Members noted that they had received and discussed with management, at periodic intervals, information comparing the Funds’ performance against, among other things, their benchmarks. Based on the Board Members’ review, which included careful consideration of the factors noted above, the Board Members concluded that the performance of the Funds, under the circumstances, supported approval of each New Management Agreement and New Subadvisory Agreements.
The Board Members reviewed and considered the management fee that would be payable by each Fund to the Manager in light of the nature, extent and quality of the management services expected to be provided by the Manager, including the fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement arrangements currently in place. Additionally, the Board Members received and considered information comparing each Fund’s management fee and overall expenses with those of comparable funds in both the relevant expense group and a broader group of funds, each selected and provided by Lipper. The Board Members also reviewed and considered the subadvisory fee that would be payable by the Manager to the Subadvisers in light of the nature, extent and quality of the management services expected to be provided by the Subadvisers. The Board Members noted that the Manager, and not the Funds, will pay the subadvisory fee to each Subadviser. The Board Members determined that each Fund’s management fee and each Fund’s subadvisory fees were reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services expected to be provided to each Fund under the New Management Agreement and the New Subadvisory Agreements.
The Board Members received and considered a pro-forma profitability analysis of Legg Mason and its affiliates in providing services to the Funds, including information with respect to the allocation methodologies used in preparing the profitability data. The Board Members recognized that Legg Mason may realize economies of scale based on its internal reorganization and synergies of operations. The Board Members noted that it was not possible to predict with a high degree of confidence how Legg Mason’s and its affiliates’ profitability would be affected by its internal reorganization and by other factors including potential economies of scale, but that based on their review of the pro forma profitability analysis, their most recent prior review of the profitability of the predecessor manager and its affiliates from their relationship with the Funds and other factors considered, they determined that each management fee was reasonable. The Board Members noted that they expect to receive profitability information on an annual basis.
In their deliberations, the Board Members also considered, and placed significant importance on, information that had been received and conclusions that had been reached by the Board in connection with the Board’s most recent approval of the Funds’ prior management agreement, in addition to information provided in connection with the Board’s evaluation of the terms and conditions of each New Management Agreement and the New Subadvisory Agreements.
The Board Members considered Legg Mason’s advice and the advice of its counsel that each New Management Agreement and the New Subadvisory Agreements were being
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entered into in connection with an internal reorganization within Legg Mason, that did not involve an actual change of control or management. The Board Members further noted that the terms and conditions of each New Management Agreement are substantially identical to those of the Funds’ previous management agreements except for the identity of the Manager, and that the initial term of each New Management Agreement (after which it will continue in effect only if such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by the Board, including a majority of the Independent Board Members) was the same as that under each prior management agreement.
In light of all of the foregoing, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, approved each New Management Agreement and the New Subadvisory Agreements. No single factor reviewed by the Board Members was identified as the principal factor in determining whether to approve each New Management Agreement and the New Subadvisory Agreements. The Independent Board Members were advised by separate independent legal counsel throughout the process. The Independent Board Members also discussed the proposed approval of each New Management Agreement and the New Subadvisory Agreements in private sessions with their independent legal counsel at which no representatives of the Manager or Subadvisers were present.
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| Legg Mason Partners Variable Portfolios IV |
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TRUSTEES |
Walter E. Auch H. John Ellis R. Jay Gerken, CFA Chairman Armon E. Kamesar Stephen E. Kaufman John J. Murphy |
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INVESTMENT MANAGER |
Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC |
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SUBADVISERS |
CAM North America, LLC |
Western Asset Management Company |
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DISTRIBUTORS |
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. |
Legg Mason Investor Services, LLC |
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CUSTODIAN |
State Street Bank and Trust Company |
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TRANSFER AGENT |
PFPC Inc. 4400 Computer Drive Westborough, Massachusetts 01581 |
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INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM |
KPMG LLP 345 Park Avenue New York, New York 10154 |
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This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Legg Mason Partners Variable Portfolios IV and is not for use with the general public.
This report must be preceded or accompanied by a free prospectus. Investors should consider the Funds’ investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the Funds. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
www.leggmason.com/InvestorServices
c2006 Legg Mason Investor Services, LLC Member NASD, SIPC
FD02805 08/06 SR06-97
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Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio – All Cap Growth and Value
Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio – Large Cap Growth and Value
Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio – Global All Cap Growth and Value
Legg Mason Partners Variable Multiple Discipline Portfolio – Balanced All Cap Growth and Value
The Funds are separate investment funds of the Legg Mason Partners Variable Portfolios IV, a Massachusetts business trust.
LEGG MASON PARTNERS VARIABLE PORTFOLIOS IV Legg Mason Partners Funds 125 Broad Street 10th Floor, MF-2 New York, New York 10004
The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on the Form N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. The Funds’ Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C., and information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. To obtain information on Form N-Q from the Funds, shareholders can call 1-800-451-2010.
Information on how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the prior 12-month period ended June 30th of each year and a description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-451-2010, (2) on the Funds’ website at www.leggmason.com/InvestorServices and (3) on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Proxy voting reports for the period ending June 30, 2005 will continue to be listed under the Trust’s former name, Smith Barney Multiple Discipline Trust. |
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ITEM 2. | | CODE OF ETHICS. |
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ITEM 3. | | AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT. |
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ITEM 4. | | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES. |
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ITEM 5. | | AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS. |
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ITEM 6. | | SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS. |
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| | Included herein under ITEM 1. |
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ITEM 7. | | DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. |
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ITEM 8. | | PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. |
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ITEM 9. | | PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS. |
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ITEM 10. | | SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. |
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ITEM 11. | | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. |
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| | (a) The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of the disclosure controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
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| | (b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the registrant’s last fiscal half-year (the registrant’s second fiscal half-year in the case of an annual report) that have materially affected, or are likely to materially affect the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
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ITEM 12. | | EXHIBITS. |
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| | (a) Not applicable. |
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| | (b) Attached hereto. |
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| | Exhibit 99.CERT Certifications pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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| | Exhibit 99.906CERT Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, there unto duly authorized.
Legg Mason Partners Variable Portfolios IV
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By: | | /s/ R. Jay Gerken |
| | R. Jay Gerken |
| | Chief Executive Officer of |
| | Legg Mason Partners Variable Portfolios IV |
Date: September 7, 2006
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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By: | | /s/ R. Jay Gerken |
| | R. Jay Gerken |
| | Chief Executive Officer of |
| | Legg Mason Partners Variable Portfolios IV |
Date: September 7, 2006
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By: | | /s/ Robert J. Brault |
| | (Robert J. Brault) |
| | Chief Financial Officer of |
| | Legg Mason Partners Variable Portfolios IV |
Date: September 7, 2006