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 811-21487
HELIOS STRATEGIC INCOME FUND, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
THREE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER, 200 VESEY STREET, 10TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10281-1010
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
KIM G. REDDING, PRESIDENT
HELIOS STRATEGIC INCOME FUND, INC.
THREE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER, 200 VESEY STREET, 10TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10281-1010
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 1-800-497-3746
Date of fiscal year end: March 31, 2011
Date of reporting period: September 30, 2010
Item 1. Reports to Shareholders.
IN PROFILE
Brookfield Investment Management Inc. (formerly Hyperion Brookfield Asset Management, Inc.) is an SEC-registered investment advisor specializing in core fixed income, high yield, structured products (Commercial MBS, Residential MBS and ABS) as well as global REITs and listed infrastructure securities. Headquartered in New York, the firm had approximately $23 billion of assets under management* as of September 30, 2010. Brookfield Investment Management Inc. is a subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management Inc., a global asset manager focused on property, power and other infrastructure assets with approximately $100 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2010.
* | Includes assets managed through AMP Capital Brookfield Pty Limited. |
This report is for stockholder information. This is not a prospectus intended for the use in the purchase or sale of Fund shares.
NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED |
© Copyright 2010. Brookfield Investment Management Inc.
Dear Stockholders,
We welcome this opportunity to provide a Semi-Annual Report for Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc., Helios High Income Fund, Inc., Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. and Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (each a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”) for the six months ended September 30, 2010.
Since completing the repositioning of the Funds, we believe the portfolios are now appropriately positioned to deliver high current income with a reduced risk profile. Our past experience suggests that this approach is better suited to generate sustainable yields over the course of an entire market cycle.
The high yield market continued its rally over the six months ended September 30, 2010. While returns were not as strong as in the prior six months, a number of important and supportive themes endured. Perhaps the most significant of these themes was continued access to the new issue market. As investors searched for investments that provided income, money flowed in to the high yield market, resulting in robust demand for new high yield corporate bonds. This demand allowed many companies to aggressively manage their balance sheets to drive healthy liquidity positions and removed much of the near term maturity risk from the market. As a result, corporate defaults continued to decline to very modest levels. Finally, lower quality bonds lost their performance advantage during the last six months, after outperforming significantly in the prior period.
Together, these themes point to a positive backdrop for corporate credit. Some volatility has remained, as concerns over European sovereign debt and the ability of the Fed to stimulate economic growth have weighed on investor enthusiasm. However, we believe that the outlook for the corporate high yield debt market remains positive.
High yield spreads relative to comparable treasury bonds have narrowed since their peak, however they still offer attractive opportunities given a high nominal yield and global investor appetite for yield. Importantly, however, we believe that a diversified portfolio of income producing corporate bonds with a conservative risk profile should support an attractive dividend stream for investors.
In addition to performance information, this report provides an overview of market conditions and a discussion of factors affecting the Funds’ investment performance, together with each Fund’s unaudited financial statements and portfolio of investments as of September 30, 2010.
We welcome your questions and comments, and encourage you to contact our Investor Relations team at (800) 497-3746 or visit us at www.brookfieldim.com. Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Kim G. Redding
President
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OBJECTIVE & STRATEGY
Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. seeks a high level of current income. The Fund seeks capital growth as a secondary investment objective when consistent with its primary investment objective. The Fund invests a majority of its total assets in below-investment grade debt securities that offer attractive yield and capital appreciation potential. The Fund also may invest in investment grade debt securities, up to 15% of its total assets in foreign debt and foreign equity securities and up to 25% of its total assets in domestic equity securities, including common and preferred stocks. The Fund invests in a wide range of below-investment grade debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities and municipal and foreign government obligations, as well as securities of companies in bankruptcy reorganization proceedings or otherwise in the process of debt restructuring. (Below-investment grade debt securities are rated Ba1 or lower by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., BB+ or lower by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group, comparably rated by another nationally recognized statistical rating organization or, if unrated, determined by the Fund’s investment advisor to be of comparable quality.) The Fund may use leverage through bank borrowings, reverse repurchase agreements or other transactions involving indebtedness or through the issuance of preferred shares. The Fund may leverage one third of its total assets (in each case including the amount borrowed.) The Fund may vary its use of leverage in response to changing market conditions.
Investment Risks: Investors in any bond fund should anticipate fluctuations in price. Bond prices and the value of bond funds decline as interest rates rise. Bonds with longer-term maturities generally are more vulnerable to interest rate risk than bonds with shorter-term maturities. Below-investment grade bonds involve greater credit risk, which is the risk that the issuer will not make interest or principal payments when due. An economic downturn or period of rising interest rates could adversely affect the ability of issuers, especially issuers of below-investment grade debt, to service primary obligations and an unanticipated default could cause the Fund to experience a reduction in value of its shares. The Fund’s investments in mortgage-backed or asset-backed securities that are “subordinated” to other interests in the same pool may increase credit risk to the extent that the Fund, as a holder of those securities, may only receive payments after the pool’s obligations to other investors have been satisfied. Below-investment grade bonds also are subject to greater price volatility and are less liquid, especially during periods of economic uncertainty or change, than higher-rated debt securities. The value of U.S. and foreign equity securities in which the Fund invests will change based on changes in a company’s financial condition and in overall market and economic conditions. Leverage creates an opportunity for an increased return to common stockholders, but unless the income and capital appreciation, if any, on securities acquired with leverage proceeds exceed the costs of the leverage, the use of leverage will diminish the investment performance of the Fund’s shares. Use of leverage also may increase the likelihood that the net asset value of the Fund and market value of its common shares will be more volatile, and the yield and total return to common stockholders will tend to fluctuate more in response to changes in interest rates and creditworthiness.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
Based on the NYSE closing price of $7.14 on September 30, 2010, the Fund’s shares have a dividend yield of 10.08%. The dividend yield is calculated as the annualized amount of the reporting period’s most recent monthly dividend declared divided by the stated stock price.
The table below shows the Fund’s compound returns, based on published net asset values and market prices, for the periods noted as of September 30, 2010, compared with the Fund’s benchmark.
Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: HAV) | 3 Months | 6 Months | 9 Months | 12 Months | ||||||||||||
Fund — Net asset value return | 7.68% | 6.07% | 9.54% | 16.33% | ||||||||||||
Fund — Total return, including distributions* | 9.15% | 7.47% | 17.17% | 25.10% | ||||||||||||
Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Index | 6.72% | 6.60% | 11.53% | 18.44% |
* | Exclusive of brokerage commissions |
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PORTFOLIO STRATEGY
As the high yield market continued to show strong performance, many of the Fund’s holdings generated significant capital appreciation. Contributors to performance included Citizens Communications, Windstream and Global Crossing. Each had relatively good earnings and reflected the strong performance seen across the Telecommunications sector.
Detractors from performance included Edgen Murray, Dynegy and McJunkin. Edgen Murray and McJunkin performed poorly in reaction to the oil spill in the Gulf and subsequent ban on offshore drilling. Dynegy was negatively impacted by growing market concerns over the company’s leveraged balance sheet.
As of September 30, 2010, the Fund’s leverage was 24.39% of total assets. The Fund utilizes reverse repurchase agreements to obtain its leverage. The Fund’s use of leverage contributed to its performance over the period.
HIGH YIELD MARKET ENVIRONMENT
After tumbling in the second quarter, risk markets recovered strongly in the third quarter. Investors moved beyond concerns over the European financial system and took heart in the apparent want of central banks worldwide to inject liquidity into the system to help the global economy regain momentum. The S&P 500, which lost 11.4% in the second quarter, gained exactly that in the third quarter. The high yield corporate market gained as well, rising 6.7% for the six months ended September 30, 2010, the strongest performance in a year.
As we expected, the level of defaults peaked in late 2009 and has fallen dramatically this year. The 12-month default rate ended 2009 at 12.7%1 and dropped substantially to less than 3% at the end of September 2010.2 Many commentators have reduced their forecast default rate for 2010, and we expect it to be around 2% for the year, representing continued improvement in credit quality. For the month of September, only two companies defaulted, Blockbuster, the video rental company, and the smaller Workflow Management.3
The supply and demand balance in the market has reverted to positive after turning negative in the first half of the period. Credit Suisse estimates that $5.2 billion flowed into high yield mutual funds in the third quarter, reversing the $4.4 billion that left in the second quarter.4 The new issue market set a new record in the three months ended September 30, 2010 with $66.5 billion of new paper, and a total of $100 billion over the six months.5 Most new issues came well-subscribed and traded well in the aftermarket. Over the past six months, 68% of new issue proceeds were for refinancing,6 further addressing the much-feared maturity wall many companies face between 2013 through 2015. Refinancing has the effect of reducing overall credit risk in the market by providing companies with longer term capital. The large new issue calendar enhances this positive credit effect providing a boost to prices, rather than weighing heavily on buyers moving prices lower.
OUTLOOK
We continue to maintain our positive view of the high yield market, and find the current yield spreads attractive in view of the favorable trend in corporate credit quality. We note that rating agencies are upgrading more high yield companies than they are downgrading at the greatest rate in 12 years7, a view with which we agree. Furthermore, we believe high yield will remain attractive to yield-hungry investors in a world offering few opportunities to invest for income.
1 | Merrill Lynch “Situation Room: High Yield in 2010: Year Ahead Outlook” 28 December 28, 2009 p. 4. |
2 | JP Morgan, High Yield Market Monitor, October 1, 2010, p. 14. |
3 | JP Morgan, High Yield Market Monitor, October 1, 2010, p. 1. |
4 | Credit Suisse “Leveraged Finance Strategy Update” 1 October 1, 2010, p. 2. |
5 | Credit Suisse “Leveraged Finance Strategy Update” 1 October 1, 2010, p. 2. |
6 | JP Morgan High Yield Market Monitor, October 1, 2010, p. 12. |
7 | JP Morgan High Yield Market Monitor, October 1, 2010 p. 15. |
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Forward-Looking Information
This management discussion contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements that are based on various assumptions (some of which are beyond our control) may be identified by reference to a future period or periods or by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “may,” “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “should,” “intend,” or similar terms or variations on those terms or the negative of those terms. Although we believe that the expectations contained in any forward-looking statement are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained. We do not undertake, and specifically disclaim any obligation, to publicly release any update or supplement to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.
Disclosure
The Fund’s portfolio holdings are subject to change without notice. The mention of specific securities is not a recommendation or solicitation for any person to buy, sell or hold any particular security. There is no assurance that the Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. currently holds these securities.
The Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Index covers the U.S. dollar denominated, non-investment grade, fixed-rate, taxable corporate bond market. Securities are classified as high yield if the middle rating of Moody’s, Fitch, and S&P is Ba1/BB+/BB+ or below. The index excludes emerging markets debt. The Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Index is part of the Barclays Capital U.S. Universal and Global High Yield Indices. The index is unmanaged and, unlike the Fund, is not affected by cash flows or trading and other expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only and does not predict or depict the performance of the Fund.
The Fund may utilize leverage to seek to enhance the yield and net asset value of its common stock, through bank borrowings, issuance of short-term debt securities or shares of preferred stock, or a combination thereof. However, these objectives cannot be achieved in all interest rate environments. While leverage may result in a higher yield for the Fund, the use of leverage involves risk, including the potential for higher volatility of the NAV, fluctuations of dividends and other distributions paid by the Fund and the market price of the Fund’s common stock, among others. Certain funds may invest assets in securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States, including issuers from emerging markets. Foreign investing involves special risks, including foreign currency risk and the possibility of substantial volatility due to adverse political, economic or other developments.
Performance data quoted represents past performance results and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.
These views represent the opinions of Brookfield Investment Management Inc. and are not intended to predict or depict the performance of any investment. These views are as of the close of business on September 30, 2010 and subject to change based on subsequent developments.
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Portfolio Characteristics (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
PORTFOLIO STATISTICS
Annualized dividend yield1 | 10.08% | |
Weighted average coupon | 8.53% | |
Weighted average life | 5.62 years | |
Percentage of leveraged assets | 24.39% | |
Total number of holdings | 121 |
CREDIT QUALITY
BBB | 3 | % | ||
BB | 28 | % | ||
B | 51 | % | ||
CCC | 16 | % | ||
Unrated | 2 | % | ||
Total | 100 | % |
ASSET ALLOCATION2
Investment Grade Corporate Bonds | 3 | % | ||
High Yield Corporate Bonds | 96 | % | ||
Common Stocks | 1 | % | ||
Total | 100 | % |
1 | Dividends may include net investment income, capital gains and/or return of capital. The dividend yield referenced above is calculated as the annualized amount of the most recent monthly dividend declared divided by September 30, 2010 stock price. |
2 | Includes only invested assets; excludes cash. |
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Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
Interest Rate | Maturity | Principal Amount (000s) | Value (Note 2) | |||||||||||||
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BONDS – 4.3% | ||||||||||||||||
Telecommunications – 4.3% | ||||||||||||||||
Qwest Corp. 2 | 6.88 | % | 09/15/33 | $ | 1,225 | $ | 1,209,688 | |||||||||
Rogers Communications Inc. 2 | 6.80 | 08/15/18 | 750 | 926,495 | ||||||||||||
Total Telecommunications | 2,136,183 | |||||||||||||||
Total INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BONDS | 2,136,183 | |||||||||||||||
HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BONDS – 124.0% | ||||||||||||||||
Basic Industry – 20.0% | ||||||||||||||||
Ainsworth Lumber Co. Limited 3,4,9 | 11.00 | 07/29/15 | 425 | 360,187 | ||||||||||||
AK Steel Corp. | 7.63 | 05/15/20 | 670 | 678,375 | ||||||||||||
Appleton Papers Inc. 3,4 | 10.50 | 06/15/15 | 340 | 318,750 | ||||||||||||
Cascades Inc. | 7.75 | 12/15/17 | 175 | 182,438 | ||||||||||||
Cascades Inc. | 7.88 | 01/15/20 | 500 | 521,250 | ||||||||||||
Coleman Cable Inc. | 9.00 | 02/15/18 | 550 | 562,375 | ||||||||||||
Domtar Corp. 2 | 10.75 | 06/01/17 | 600 | 747,000 | ||||||||||||
Edgen Murray Corp. | 12.25 | 01/15/15 | 535 | 386,537 | ||||||||||||
Georgia-Pacific LLC | 7.25 | 06/01/28 | 230 | 236,325 | ||||||||||||
Georgia-Pacific LLC | 7.38 | 12/01/25 | 270 | 279,450 | ||||||||||||
Huntsman International LLC 3,4 | 8.63 | 03/15/21 | 650 | 672,750 | ||||||||||||
Millar Western Forest Products Limited | 7.75 | 11/15/13 | 650 | 580,125 | ||||||||||||
PE Paper Escrow GmbH 3,4 | 12.00 | 08/01/14 | 500 | 577,500 | ||||||||||||
RBS Global & Rexnord Corp. | 8.50 | 05/01/18 | 250 | 254,063 | ||||||||||||
Steel Dynamics Inc. 2,3,4 | 7.63 | 03/15/20 | 550 | 570,625 | ||||||||||||
U.S. Steel Corp. 2 | 7.00 | 02/01/18 | 1,400 | 1,428,000 | ||||||||||||
Verso Paper Holdings LLC/Verso Paper Inc. | 11.50 | 07/01/14 | 750 | 821,250 | ||||||||||||
Westlake Chemical Corp. 2 | 6.63 | 01/15/16 | 750 | 755,625 | ||||||||||||
Total Basic Industry | 9,932,625 | |||||||||||||||
Capital Goods – 9.3% | ||||||||||||||||
BE Aerospace Inc. 2 | 8.50 | 07/01/18 | 675 | 735,750 | ||||||||||||
Berry Plastics Corp. | 9.50 | 05/15/18 | 100 | 94,000 | ||||||||||||
CNH America LLC. | 7.25 | 01/15/16 | 500 | 532,500 | ||||||||||||
Crown Cork & Seal Co., Inc. | 7.38 | 12/15/26 | 550 | 537,625 | ||||||||||||
Mueller Water Products Inc. | 7.38 | 06/01/17 | 325 | 286,813 | ||||||||||||
Owens-Illinois Inc. 2 | 7.80 | 05/15/18 | 575 | 616,687 | ||||||||||||
Terex Corp. 2 | 7.38 | 01/15/14 | 950 | 971,375 | ||||||||||||
Trimas Corp. 3,4 | 9.75 | 12/15/17 | 345 | 370,875 | ||||||||||||
USG Corp. | 7.75 | 01/15/18 | 475 | 466,094 | ||||||||||||
Total Capital Goods | 4,611,719 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Cyclical – 22.3% | ||||||||||||||||
ACE Hardware Corp. 2,3,4 | 9.13 | 06/01/16 | 500 | 533,750 | ||||||||||||
American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. | 7.88 | 03/01/17 | 700 | 693,875 | ||||||||||||
Beazer Homes USA Inc. | 9.13 | 06/15/18 | 300 | 280,875 |
See Notes to Portfolios of Investments and Notes to Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
Interest Rate | Maturity | Principal Amount (000s) | Value (Note 2) | |||||||||||||
HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||||
Couche-Tard U.S. LP | 7.50 | % | 12/15/13 | $ | 675 | $ | 685,125 | |||||||||
Easton-Bell Sports Inc. | 9.75 | 12/01/16 | 650 | 706,062 | ||||||||||||
FireKeepers Development Authority 3,4 | 13.88 | 05/01/15 | 500 | 582,500 | ||||||||||||
Ford Motor Co. | 6.50 | 08/01/18 | 650 | 661,375 | ||||||||||||
Harrah’s Operating Escrow LLC/Harrah’s Escrow Corp | 11.25 | 06/01/17 | 600 | 657,000 | ||||||||||||
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. | 10.63 | 10/15/16 | 650 | 650,813 | ||||||||||||
KAR Auction Services Inc. | 10.00 | 05/01/15 | 355 | 372,750 | ||||||||||||
Levi Strauss & Co. | 7.63 | 05/15/20 | 500 | 518,750 | ||||||||||||
Limited Brands Inc. 2 | 8.50 | 06/15/19 | 300 | 348,750 | ||||||||||||
MGM Mirage, Inc. | 5.88 | 02/27/14 | 325 | 277,875 | ||||||||||||
MGM Resorts International | 10.38 | 05/15/14 | 350 | 389,375 | ||||||||||||
Motors Liquidation Co. 1 | 7.13 | 07/15/13 | 250 | 80,625 | ||||||||||||
Pokagon Gaming Authority 3,4 | 10.38 | 06/15/14 | 500 | 521,875 | ||||||||||||
Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited | 7.25 | 06/15/16 | 550 | 572,000 | ||||||||||||
Seneca Gaming Corp. | 7.25 | 05/01/12 | 675 | 664,875 | ||||||||||||
Standard Pacific Corp. | 8.38 | 05/15/18 | 550 | 550,000 | ||||||||||||
Tenneco Inc. | 8.63 | 11/15/14 | 600 | 615,000 | ||||||||||||
The Neiman Marcus Group Inc. | 10.38 | 10/15/15 | 650 | 682,500 | ||||||||||||
Total Consumer Cyclical | 11,045,750 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Non-Cyclical – 10.6% | ||||||||||||||||
ACCO Brands Corp. | 10.63 | 03/15/15 | 650 | 726,375 | ||||||||||||
B&G Foods Inc. | 7.63 | 01/15/18 | 500 | 520,625 | ||||||||||||
Bumble Bee Foods LLC | 7.75 | 12/15/15 | 324 | 346,680 | ||||||||||||
C&S Group Enterprises LLC 3,4 | 8.38 | 05/01/17 | 500 | 488,125 | ||||||||||||
Constellation Brands Inc. 2 | 7.25 | 05/15/17 | 1,050 | 1,119,562 | ||||||||||||
Deluxe Corp. | 7.38 | 06/01/15 | 600 | 618,000 | ||||||||||||
Jarden Corp. | 7.50 | 05/01/17 | 500 | 517,500 | ||||||||||||
Rite Aid Corp. | 8.63 | 03/01/15 | 325 | 280,719 | ||||||||||||
SUPERVALU Inc. | 8.00 | 05/01/16 | 650 | 654,875 | ||||||||||||
Total Consumer Non-Cyclical | 5,272,461 | |||||||||||||||
Energy – 25.7% | ||||||||||||||||
Arch Coal Inc. | 8.75 | 08/01/16 | 550 | 606,375 | ||||||||||||
Calpine Corp. 3,4 | 7.25 | 10/15/17 | 650 | 661,375 | ||||||||||||
Chesapeake Energy Corp. 2 | 6.88 | 11/15/20 | 550 | 583,000 | ||||||||||||
Consol Energy Inc. 3,4 | 8.25 | 04/01/20 | 650 | 710,125 | ||||||||||||
Crosstex Energy/Crosstex Energy Finance Corp. | 8.88 | 02/15/18 | 675 | 707,062 | ||||||||||||
Dynegy Holdings Inc. | 7.75 | 06/01/19 | 325 | 222,625 | ||||||||||||
Edison Mission Energy | 7.00 | 05/15/17 | 325 | 234,813 | ||||||||||||
El Paso Corp. 2 | 7.00 | 06/15/17 | 550 | 584,026 | ||||||||||||
Frontier Oil Corp. | 8.50 | 09/15/16 | 550 | 572,000 | ||||||||||||
Hercules Offshore LLC 3,4 | 10.50 | 10/15/17 | 450 | 373,500 | ||||||||||||
Hexion Finance Escrow LLC / Hexion Escrow Corp. | 8.88 | 02/01/18 | 425 | 416,500 | ||||||||||||
Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co. 3,4 | 8.00 | 02/15/20 | 550 | 565,125 | ||||||||||||
International Coal Group, Inc. | 9.13 | 04/01/18 | 500 | 532,500 | ||||||||||||
Linn Energy LLC/Linn Energy Finance Corp. 3,4 | 8.63 | 04/15/20 | 550 | 583,000 |
See Notes to Portfolios of Investments and Notes to Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
Interest Rate | Maturity | Principal Amount (000s) | Value (Note 2) | |||||||||||||
HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||||
McJunkin Red Man Corp. 3,4 | 9.50 | % | 12/15/16 | $ | 650 | $ | 572,000 | |||||||||
Newfield Exploration Co. 2 | 6.88 | 02/01/20 | 550 | 584,375 | ||||||||||||
Niska Gas Storage US LLC/Niska Gas Storage Canada ULC 3,4 | 8.88 | 03/15/18 | 290 | 310,300 | ||||||||||||
NRG Energy Inc. | 8.50 | 06/15/19 | 550 | 579,563 | ||||||||||||
Pioneer Natural Resource Co 2 | 6.65 | 03/15/17 | 500 | 533,141 | ||||||||||||
Plains Exploration & Production Co. | 7.63 | 06/01/18 | 550 | 577,500 | ||||||||||||
Quicksilver Resources Inc. | 11.75 | 01/01/16 | 450 | 527,625 | ||||||||||||
Range Resources Corp. | 6.75 | 08/01/20 | 250 | 260,000 | ||||||||||||
Range Resources Corp. 2 | 7.50 | 05/15/16 | 500 | 522,500 | ||||||||||||
SeaMetric International AS 1,3,4,5,7 | 11.63 | 05/25/12 | 1,527 | 15,265 | ||||||||||||
SESI LLC 2 | 6.88 | 06/01/14 | 600 | 604,500 | ||||||||||||
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings LLC 4,8 | 10.25 | 10/01/12 | 29 | 22,822 | ||||||||||||
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings LLC 4,8 | 10.25 | 10/01/12 | 187 | 145,324 | ||||||||||||
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings LLC 4,8 | 10.25 | 10/01/12 | 1 | 697 | ||||||||||||
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings LLC 4,8 | 3.76 | 10/10/14 | 131 | 101,545 | ||||||||||||
Total Energy | 12,709,183 | |||||||||||||||
Media – 8.0% | ||||||||||||||||
Cablevision Systems Corp. 2 | 8.63 | 09/15/17 | 800 | 880,000 | ||||||||||||
CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Corp. 2,3,4,6 | 8.13 | 04/30/20 | 475 | 503,500 | ||||||||||||
Insight Communications 3,4 | 9.38 | 07/15/18 | 670 | 711,875 | ||||||||||||
Lamar Media Corp. | 7.88 | 04/15/18 | 650 | 682,500 | ||||||||||||
LIN Television Corp. | 6.50 | 05/15/13 | 500 | 496,250 | ||||||||||||
Mediacom LLC/Mediacom Corp | 9.13 | 08/15/19 | 650 | 672,750 | ||||||||||||
Total Media | 3,946,875 | |||||||||||||||
Services Cyclical – 10.7% | ||||||||||||||||
AMC Entertainment Inc. | 8.75 | % | 06/01/19 | 875 | 922,031 | |||||||||||
ARAMARK Corp. | 8.50 | 02/01/15 | 675 | 702,000 | ||||||||||||
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Avis Budget Finance Inc. | 9.63 | 03/15/18 | 675 | 713,813 | ||||||||||||
FTI Consulting Inc. | 7.75 | 10/01/16 | 500 | 520,000 | ||||||||||||
Iron Mountain Inc. | 8.38 | 08/15/21 | 325 | 351,406 | ||||||||||||
Iron Mountain Inc. 2 | 8.75 | 07/15/18 | 700 | 742,875 | ||||||||||||
Maxim Crane Works LP 3,4 | 12.25 | 04/15/15 | 500 | 453,750 | ||||||||||||
RSC Equipment Rental Inc./ RSC Holdings III LLC | 10.25 | 11/15/19 | 325 | 345,313 | ||||||||||||
United Rentals North America Inc. | 9.25 | 12/15/19 | 500 | 541,250 | ||||||||||||
Total Services Cyclical | 5,292,438 | |||||||||||||||
Services Non-Cyclical – 3.6% | ||||||||||||||||
HCA Inc. 2 | 9.25 | 11/15/16 | 700 | 757,750 | ||||||||||||
Service Corp. International 2 | 6.75 | 04/01/16 | 1,000 | 1,031,250 | ||||||||||||
Total Services Non-Cyclical | 1,789,000 | |||||||||||||||
See Notes to Portfolios of Investments and Notes to Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
Interest Rate | Maturity | Principal Amount (000s) | Value (Note 2) | |||||||||||||
HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||||
Technology & Electronics – 1.8% | ||||||||||||||||
First Data Corp. | 9.88 | % | 09/24/15 | $ | 275 | $ | 224,813 | |||||||||
Freescale Semiconductor Inc. 3,4 | 9.25 | 04/15/18 | 650 | 676,000 | ||||||||||||
Total Technology & Electronics | 900,813 | |||||||||||||||
Telecommunications – 12.0% | ||||||||||||||||
American Tower Corp. 2 | 7.00 | 10/15/17 | 750 | 872,812 | ||||||||||||
Cincinnati Bell Inc. | 8.25 | 10/15/13 | 675 | 681,750 | ||||||||||||
Citizens Communications Co. 2 | 7.13 | 03/15/19 | 1,300 | 1,332,500 | ||||||||||||
Global Crossing Limited | 12.00 | 09/15/15 | 1,150 | 1,299,500 | ||||||||||||
PAETEC Holding Corp | 8.88 | 06/30/17 | 250 | 261,250 | ||||||||||||
PAETEC Holding Corp. | 9.50 | 07/15/15 | 250 | 255,000 | ||||||||||||
Windstream Corp. 2 | 7.00 | 03/15/19 | 1,250 | 1,225,000 | ||||||||||||
Total Telecommunications | 5,927,812 | |||||||||||||||
Total HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BONDS | 61,428,676 | |||||||||||||||
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||||||||||
COMMON STOCKS – 1.4% | ||||||||||||||||
Consumer Cyclical – 0.5% | ||||||||||||||||
DR Horton Inc. | 7,300 | $ | 81,176 | |||||||||||||
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. | 7,500 | 29,475 | ||||||||||||||
M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. | 2,700 | 78,381 | ||||||||||||||
The Ryland Group, Inc. | 4,000 | 71,680 | ||||||||||||||
Total Consumer Cyclical | 260,712 | |||||||||||||||
Energy – 0.2% | ||||||||||||||||
Huntsman Corp. | 7,600 | 87,856 | ||||||||||||||
Telecommunications – 0.7% | ||||||||||||||||
Frontier Communications Corp. | 21,644 | 176,831 | ||||||||||||||
Windstream Corp. | 11,050 | 135,805 | ||||||||||||||
Total Telecommunications | 312,636 | |||||||||||||||
Total COMMON STOCKS | 661,204 | |||||||||||||||
Total Investments – 129.7% | 64,226,063 | |||||||||||||||
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (29.7)% | (14,693,021 | ) | ||||||||||||||
NET ASSETS – 100.0% | $ | 49,533,042 | ||||||||||||||
See Notes to Portfolios of Investments and Notes to Financial Statements.
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OBJECTIVE & STRATEGY
Helios High Income Fund, Inc. seeks a high level of current income. The Fund seeks capital growth as a secondary investment objective when consistent with its primary investment objective. The Fund invests a majority of its total assets in below-investment grade debt securities that offer attractive yield and capital appreciation potential. The Fund also may invest in investment grade debt securities, up to 15% of its total assets in foreign debt and foreign equity securities and up to 25% of its total assets in domestic equity securities, including common and preferred stocks. The Fund invests in a wide range of below-investment grade debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities and municipal and foreign government obligations, as well as securities of companies in bankruptcy reorganization proceedings or otherwise in the process of debt restructuring. (Below-investment grade debt securities are rated Ba1 or lower by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., BB+ or lower by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group, comparably rated by another nationally recognized statistical rating organization or, if unrated, determined by the Fund’s investment advisor to be of comparable quality.) The Fund may use leverage through bank borrowings, reverse repurchase agreements or other transactions involving indebtedness or through the issuance of preferred shares. The Fund may leverage one third of its total assets (in each case including the amount borrowed.) The Fund may vary its use of leverage in response to changing market conditions.
Investment Risks: Investors in any bond fund should anticipate fluctuations in price. Bond prices and the value of bond funds decline as interest rates rise. Bonds with longer-term maturities generally are more vulnerable to interest rate risk than bonds with shorter-term maturities. Below-investment grade bonds involve greater credit risk, which is the risk that the issuer will not make interest or principal payments when due. An economic downturn or period of rising interest rates could adversely affect the ability of issuers, especially issuers of below-investment grade debt, to service primary obligations and an unanticipated default could cause the Fund to experience a reduction in value of its shares. The Fund’s investments in mortgage-backed or asset-backed securities that are “subordinated” to other interests in the same pool may increase credit risk to the extent that the Fund as a holder of those securities may only receive payments after the pool’s obligations to other investors have been satisfied. Below-investment grade bonds also are subject to greater price volatility and are less liquid, especially during periods of economic uncertainty or change, than higher-rated debt securities. The value of U.S. and foreign equity securities in which the Fund invests will change based on changes in a company’s financial condition and in overall market and economic conditions. Leverage creates an opportunity for an increased return to common stockholders, but unless the income and capital appreciation, if any, on securities acquired with leverage proceeds exceed the costs of the leverage, the use of leverage will diminish the investment performance of the Fund’s shares. Use of leverage also may increase the likelihood that the net asset value of the Fund and market value of its common shares will be more volatile, and the yield and total return to common stockholders will tend to fluctuate more in response to changes in interest rates and creditworthiness.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
Based on the NYSE closing price of $7.33 on September 30, 2010, the Fund’s shares have a dividend yield of 9.82%. The dividend yield is calculated as the annualized amount of the reporting period’s most recent monthly dividend declared divided by the stated stock price.
The table below shows the Fund’s compound returns, based on published net asset values and market prices, for the periods noted as of September 30, 2010, compared with the Fund’s benchmark.
Helios High Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: HIH) | 3 Months | 6 Months | 9 Months | 12 Months | ||||||||||||
Fund — Net asset value return | 7.66% | 5.94% | 10.37% | 17.45% | ||||||||||||
Fund — Total return, including distributions* | 10.51% | 7.28% | 17.40% | 25.29% | ||||||||||||
Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Index | 6.72% | 6.60% | 11.53% | 18.44% |
* | Exclusive of brokerage commissions |
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HELIOS HIGH INCOME FUND, INC.
PORTFOLIO STRATEGY
As the high yield market continued to show strong performance, many of the Fund’s holdings generated significant capital appreciation. Contributors to performance included Citizens Communications, Cablevison and Windstream. Each had relatively good earnings and reflected the strong performance seen across the Telecommunications and Media sectors.
Detractors from performance included Dynegy, McJunkin and Maxim Crane. Dynegy was negatively impacted by growing market concerns over the company’s leveraged balance sheet. McJunkin performed poorly in reaction to the oil spill in the Gulf and subsequent ban on offshore drilling. Maxim Crane reacted to weak results and outlook, however, our positive view focuses on the company’s liquidity and lack of near term maturities.
As of September 30, 2010, the Fund’s leverage was 24.89% of total assets. The Fund utilizes reverse repurchase agreements to obtain its leverage. The Fund’s use of leverage contributed to its performance over the period.
HIGH YIELD MARKET ENVIRONMENT
After tumbling in the second quarter, risk markets recovered strongly in the third quarter. Investors moved beyond concerns over the European financial system and took heart in the apparent want of central banks worldwide to inject liquidity into the system to help the global economy regain momentum. The S&P 500, which lost 11.4% in the second quarter, gained exactly that in the third quarter. The high yield corporate market gained as well, rising 6.7% for the six months ended September 30, 2010, the strongest performance in a year.
As we expected, the level of defaults peaked in late 2009 and has fallen dramatically this year. The 12-month default rate ended 2009 at 12.7%1 and dropped substantially to less than 3% at the end of September 2010.2 Many commentators have reduced their forecast default rate for 2010, and we expect it to be around 2% for the year, representing continued improvement in credit quality. For the month of September, only two companies defaulted, Blockbuster, the video rental company, and the smaller Workflow Management.3
The supply and demand balance in the market has reverted to positive after turning negative in the first half of the period. Credit Suisse estimates that $5.2 billion flowed into high yield mutual funds in the third quarter, reversing the $4.4 billion that left in the second quarter.4 The new issue market set a new record in the three months ended September 30, 2010 with $66.5 billion of new paper, and a total of $100 billion over the six months.5 Most new issues came well-subscribed and traded well in the aftermarket. Over the past six months, 68% of new issue proceeds were for refinancing,6 further addressing the much-feared maturity wall many companies face between 2013 through 2015. Refinancing has the effect of reducing overall credit risk in the market by providing companies with longer term capital. The large new issue calendar enhances this positive credit effect providing a boost to prices, rather than weighing heavily on buyers moving prices lower.
OUTLOOK
We continue to maintain our positive view of the high yield market, and find the current yield spreads attractive in view of the favorable trend in corporate credit quality. We note that rating agencies are upgrading more high yield companies than they are downgrading at the greatest rate in 12 years7, a view with which we agree. Furthermore, we believe high yield will remain attractive to yield-hungry investors in a world offering few opportunities to invest for income.
1 | Merrill Lynch “Situation Room: High Yield in 2010: Year Ahead Outlook” 28 December 28, 2009 p. 4. |
2 | JP Morgan, High Yield Market Monitor, October 1, 2010, p. 14. |
3 | JP Morgan, High Yield Market Monitor, October 1, 2010, p. 1. |
4 | Credit Suisse “Leveraged Finance Strategy Update” 1 October 1, 2010, p. 2. |
5 | Credit Suisse “Leveraged Finance Strategy Update” 1 October 1, 2010, p. 2. |
6 | JP Morgan High Yield Market Monitor, October 1, 2010, p. 12. |
7 | JP Morgan High Yield Market Monitor, October 1, 2010 p. 15. |
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HELIOS HIGH INCOME FUND, INC.
Forward-Looking Information
This management discussion contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements that are based on various assumptions (some of which are beyond our control) may be identified by reference to a future period or periods or by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “may,” “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “should,” “intend,” or similar terms or variations on those terms or the negative of those terms. Although we believe that the expectations contained in any forward-looking statement are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained. We do not undertake, and specifically disclaim any obligation, to publicly release any update or supplement to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.
Disclosure
The Fund’s portfolio holdings are subject to change without notice. The mention of specific securities is not a recommendation or solicitation for any person to buy, sell or hold any particular security. There is no assurance that the Helios High Income Fund, Inc. currently holds these securities.
The Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Index covers the U.S. dollar denominated, non-investment grade, fixed-rate, taxable corporate bond market. Securities are classified as high yield if the middle rating of Moody’s, Fitch, and S&P is Ba1/BB+/BB+ or below. The index excludes emerging markets debt. The Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Index is part of the Barclays Capital U.S. Universal and Global High Yield Indices. The index is unmanaged and, unlike the Fund, is not affected by cash flows or trading and other expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only and does not predict or depict the performance of the Fund.
The Fund may utilize leverage to seek to enhance the yield and net asset value of its common stock, through bank borrowings, issuance of short-term debt securities or shares of preferred stock, or a combination thereof. However, these objectives cannot be achieved in all interest rate environments. While leverage may result in a higher yield for the Fund, the use of leverage involves risk, including the potential for higher volatility of the NAV, fluctuations of dividends and other distributions paid by the Fund and the market price of the Fund’s common stock, among others. Certain funds may invest assets in securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States, including issuers from emerging markets. Foreign investing involves special risks, including foreign currency risk and the possibility of substantial volatility due to adverse political, economic or other developments.
Performance data quoted represents past performance results and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.
These views represent the opinions of Brookfield Investment Management Inc. and are not intended to predict or depict the performance of any investment. These views are as of the close of business on September 30, 2010 and subject to change based on subsequent developments.
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Portfolio Characteristics (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
PORTFOLIO STATISTICS
Annualized dividend yield1 | 9.82% | |
Weighted average coupon | 8.40% | |
Weighted average life | 5.92 years | |
Percentage of leveraged assets | 24.89% | |
Total number of holdings | 114 |
CREDIT QUALITY
BBB | 2 | % | ||
BB | 27 | % | ||
B | 50 | % | ||
CCC | 18 | % | ||
Unrated | 2 | % | ||
Cash | 1 | % | ||
Total | 100 | % |
ASSET ALLOCATION2
Investment Grade Corporate Bonds | 3 | % | ||
High Yield Corporate Bonds | 96 | % | ||
Common Stocks | 1 | % | ||
Total | 100 | % |
1 | Dividends may include net investment income, capital gains and/or return of capital. The dividend yield referenced above is calculated as the annualized amount of the most recent monthly dividend declared divided by the September 30, 2010 stock price. |
2 | Includes only invested assets; excludes cash. |
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Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
Interest Rate | Maturity | Principal Amount (000s) | Value (Note 2) | |||||||||||||
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BONDS – 3.2% | ||||||||||||||||
Telecommunications – 3.2% | ||||||||||||||||
Qwest Corp. 2 | 6.88 | % | 09/15/33 | $ | 1,225 | $ | 1,209,688 | |||||||||
Total INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BONDS | 1,209,688 | |||||||||||||||
HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BONDS – 124.9% | ||||||||||||||||
Basic Industry – 17.9% | ||||||||||||||||
Ainsworth Lumber Co. Limited 3,4,9 | 11.00 | 07/29/15 | 325 | 275,438 | ||||||||||||
AK Steel Corp. | 7.63 | 05/15/20 | 580 | 587,250 | ||||||||||||
Appleton Papers Inc. 3,4 | 10.50 | 06/15/15 | 250 | 234,375 | ||||||||||||
Cascades Inc. | 7.75 | 12/15/17 | 500 | 521,250 | ||||||||||||
Domtar Corp. 2 | 10.75 | 06/01/17 | 450 | 560,250 | ||||||||||||
Edgen Murray Corp. | 12.25 | 01/15/15 | 175 | 126,438 | ||||||||||||
Georgia-Pacific LLC. | 7.25 | 06/01/28 | 220 | 226,050 | ||||||||||||
Georgia-Pacific LLC 2 | 7.38 | 12/01/25 | 255 | 263,925 | ||||||||||||
Huntsman International LLC 3,4 | 8.63 | 03/15/21 | 500 | 517,500 | ||||||||||||
Millar Western Forest Products Limited | 7.75 | 11/15/13 | 475 | 423,937 | ||||||||||||
RBS Global & Rexnord Corp. | 8.50 | 05/01/18 | 265 | 269,306 | ||||||||||||
Steel Dynamics Inc. 2,3,4 | 7.63 | 03/15/20 | 500 | 518,750 | ||||||||||||
U.S. Steel Corp. 2 | 7.00 | 02/01/18 | 1,000 | 1,020,000 | ||||||||||||
Verso Paper Holdings LLC/Verso Paper Inc. | 11.50 | 07/01/14 | 475 | 520,125 | ||||||||||||
Westlake Chemical Corp. 2 | 6.63 | 01/15/16 | 625 | 629,687 | ||||||||||||
Total Basic Industry | 6,694,281 | |||||||||||||||
Capital Goods – 10.1% | ||||||||||||||||
BE Aerospace Inc. 2 | 8.50 | 07/01/18 | 500 | 545,000 | ||||||||||||
Berry Plastics Corp. | 9.50 | 05/15/18 | 105 | 98,700 | ||||||||||||
CNH America LLC. | 7.25 | 01/15/16 | 250 | 266,250 | ||||||||||||
Crown Cork & Seal Co. Inc. | 7.38 | 12/15/26 | 500 | 488,750 | ||||||||||||
Mueller Water Products Inc. | 7.38 | 06/01/17 | 250 | 220,625 | ||||||||||||
Owens-Illinois Inc. 2 | 7.80 | 05/15/18 | 425 | 455,812 | ||||||||||||
Terex Corp. 2 | 7.38 | 01/15/14 | 675 | 690,187 | ||||||||||||
Terex Corp. | 8.00 | 11/15/17 | 250 | 250,313 | ||||||||||||
Trimas Corp. 3,4 | 9.75 | 12/15/17 | 260 | 279,500 | ||||||||||||
USG Corp. | 7.75 | 01/15/18 | 500 | 490,625 | ||||||||||||
Total Capital Goods | 3,785,762 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Cyclical – 25.1% | ||||||||||||||||
ACE Hardware Corp. 2,3,4 | 9.13 | 06/01/16 | 500 | 533,750 | ||||||||||||
American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. | 7.88 | 03/01/17 | 550 | 545,187 | ||||||||||||
ArvinMeritor Inc. | 10.63 | 03/15/18 | 100 | 110,750 | ||||||||||||
Beazer Homes USA Inc. | 9.13 | 06/15/18 | 250 | 234,063 | ||||||||||||
Couche-Tard U.S. LP | 7.50 | 12/15/13 | 500 | 507,500 | ||||||||||||
Easton-Bell Sports Inc. | 9.75 | 12/01/16 | 475 | 515,969 | ||||||||||||
FireKeepers Development Authority 3,4 | 13.88 | 05/01/15 | 500 | 582,500 | ||||||||||||
Ford Motor Co. | 6.50 | 08/01/18 | 475 | 483,312 |
See Notes to Portfolios of Investments and Notes to Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
Interest Rate | Maturity | Principal Amount (000s) | Value (Note 2) | |||||||||||||
HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||||
Harrah’s Operating Escrow LLC/Harrah’s Escrow Corp | 11.25 | % | 06/01/17 | $ | 450 | $ | 492,750 | |||||||||
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. | 10.63 | 10/15/16 | 500 | 500,625 | ||||||||||||
KAR Auction Services Inc. | 10.00 | 05/01/15 | 270 | 283,500 | ||||||||||||
Levi Strauss & Co. | 7.63 | 05/15/20 | 500 | 518,750 | ||||||||||||
Limited Brands Inc. 2 | 8.50 | 06/15/19 | 250 | 290,625 | ||||||||||||
Marina District Finance Co. Inc. 3,4 | 9.88 | 08/15/18 | 200 | 193,000 | ||||||||||||
MGM Mirage, Inc. | 5.88 | 02/27/14 | 250 | 213,750 | ||||||||||||
MGM Resorts International | 10.38 | 05/15/14 | 250 | 278,125 | ||||||||||||
Motors Liquidation Co. 1. | 7.13 | 07/15/13 | 250 | 80,625 | ||||||||||||
Pokagon Gaming Authority 3,4 | 10.38 | 06/15/14 | 500 | 521,875 | ||||||||||||
Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited | 7.25 | 06/15/16 | 500 | 520,000 | ||||||||||||
Seneca Gaming Corp. 2 | 7.25 | 05/01/12 | 500 | 492,500 | ||||||||||||
Standard Pacific Corp. | 8.38 | 05/15/18 | 500 | 500,000 | ||||||||||||
Tenneco Inc. | 8.63 | 11/15/14 | 500 | 512,500 | ||||||||||||
The Neiman Marcus Group Inc. | 10.38 | 10/15/15 | 475 | 498,750 | ||||||||||||
Total Consumer Cyclical | 9,410,406 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Non-Cyclical – 9.3% | ||||||||||||||||
ACCO Brands Corp. | 10.63 | 03/15/15 | 500 | 558,750 | ||||||||||||
B&G Foods Inc. | 7.63 | 01/15/18 | 500 | 520,625 | ||||||||||||
Bumble Bee Foods LLC | 7.75 | 12/15/15 | 243 | 260,010 | ||||||||||||
Constellation Brands Inc. 2 | 7.25 | 05/15/17 | 750 | 799,687 | ||||||||||||
Deluxe Corp. 2 | 7.38 | 06/01/15 | 500 | 515,000 | ||||||||||||
Rite Aid Corp. | 8.63 | 03/01/15 | 250 | 215,938 | ||||||||||||
SUPERVALU Inc. | 8.00 | 05/01/16 | 600 | 604,500 | ||||||||||||
Total Consumer Non-Cyclical | 3,474,510 | |||||||||||||||
Energy – 26.4% | ||||||||||||||||
Arch Coal Inc. | 8.75 | 08/01/16 | 500 | 551,250 | ||||||||||||
Calpine Corp. 3,4 | 7.25 | 10/15/17 | 500 | 508,750 | ||||||||||||
Chesapeake Energy Corp. 2 | 6.88 | 11/15/20 | 500 | 530,000 | ||||||||||||
Crosstex Energy/Crosstex Energy Finance Corp. | 8.88 | 02/15/18 | 500 | 523,750 | ||||||||||||
Dynegy Holdings Inc. | 7.75 | 06/01/19 | 250 | 171,250 | ||||||||||||
Edison Mission Energy | 7.00 | 05/15/17 | 250 | 180,625 | ||||||||||||
El Paso Corp. 2 | 7.00 | 06/15/17 | 500 | 530,933 | ||||||||||||
Frontier Oil Corp. | 8.50 | 09/15/16 | 500 | 520,000 | ||||||||||||
Hercules Offshore LLC 3,4 | 10.50 | 10/15/17 | 325 | 269,750 | ||||||||||||
Hexion Finance Escrow LLC / Hexion Escrow Corp. | 8.88 | 02/01/18 | 325 | 318,500 | ||||||||||||
Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co. 3,4 | 8.00 | 02/15/20 | 500 | 513,750 | ||||||||||||
International Coal Group Inc. | 9.13 | 04/01/18 | 500 | 532,500 | ||||||||||||
Linn Energy LLC/Linn Energy Finance Corp. 3,4 | 8.63 | 04/15/20 | 500 | 530,000 | ||||||||||||
McJunkin Red Man Corp. 3,4 | 9.50 | 12/15/16 | 475 | 418,000 | ||||||||||||
Newfield Exploration Co. 2 | 6.88 | 02/01/20 | 500 | 531,250 | ||||||||||||
Niska Gas Storage US LLC/Niska Gas Storage Canada ULC 3,4 | 8.88 | 03/15/18 | 210 | 224,700 | ||||||||||||
NRG Energy Inc. | 8.50 | 06/15/19 | 500 | 526,875 | ||||||||||||
Pioneer Natural Resource Co 2 | 6.65 | 03/15/17 | 350 | 373,199 | ||||||||||||
Plains Exploration & Production Co. | 7.63 | 06/01/18 | 500 | 525,000 |
See Notes to Portfolios of Investments and Notes to Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
Interest Rate | Maturity | Principal Amount (000s) | Value (Note 2) | |||||||||||||
HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||||
Quicksilver Resources Inc. | 11.75 | % | 01/01/16 | $ | 350 | $ | 410,375 | |||||||||
Range Resources Corp. 2 | 7.50 | 05/15/16 | 500 | 522,500 | ||||||||||||
SESI LLC 2 | 6.88 | 06/01/14 | 450 | 453,375 | ||||||||||||
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings LLC 4,8 | 10.25 | 10/01/12 | 23 | 17,932 | ||||||||||||
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings LLC 4,8 | 10.25 | 10/01/12 | 147 | 114,183 | ||||||||||||
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings LLC 4,8 | 10.25 | 10/01/12 | 1 | 548 | ||||||||||||
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings LLC 4,8 | 3.76 | 10/10/14 | 103 | 79,785 | ||||||||||||
Total Energy | 9,878,780 | |||||||||||||||
Media – 9.1% | ||||||||||||||||
Cablevision Systems Corp. 2 | 8.63 | 09/15/17 | 750 | 825,000 | ||||||||||||
CCO Holdings LLC/ CCO Corp. 2.3,4,6 | 8.13 | 04/30/20 | 500 | 530,000 | ||||||||||||
Insight Communications 3,4 | 9.38 | 07/15/18 | 500 | 531,250 | ||||||||||||
Lamar Media Corp. | 7.88 | 04/15/18 | 500 | 525,000 | ||||||||||||
LIN Television Corp. | 6.50 | 05/15/13 | 500 | 496,250 | ||||||||||||
Mediacom LLC/ Mediacom Corp. | 9.13 | 08/15/19 | 500 | 517,500 | ||||||||||||
Total Media | 3,425,000 | |||||||||||||||
Services Cyclical – 10.3% | ||||||||||||||||
AMC Entertainment Inc. | 8.75 | 06/01/19 | 800 | 843,000 | ||||||||||||
ARAMARK Corp. | 8.50 | 02/01/15 | 500 | 520,000 | ||||||||||||
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Avis Budget Finance Inc. | 9.63 | 03/15/18 | 500 | 528,750 | ||||||||||||
Iron Mountain Inc. | 8.38 | 08/15/21 | 250 | 270,313 | ||||||||||||
Iron Mountain Inc. 2 | 8.75 | 07/15/18 | 525 | 557,156 | ||||||||||||
Maxim Crane Works LP 3,4 | 12.25 | 04/15/15 | 350 | 317,625 | ||||||||||||
RSC Equipment Rental Inc./RSC Holdings III LLC | 10.25 | 11/15/19 | 250 | 265,625 | ||||||||||||
United Rentals North America Inc. | 9.25 | 12/15/19 | 500 | 541,250 | ||||||||||||
Total Services Cyclical | 3,843,719 | |||||||||||||||
Services Non-Cyclical – 3.6% | ||||||||||||||||
HCA Inc. 2 | 9.25 | 11/15/16 | 525 | 568,313 | ||||||||||||
Service Corp. International 2 | 6.75 | 04/01/16 | 750 | 773,437 | ||||||||||||
Total Services Non-Cyclical | 1,341,750 | |||||||||||||||
Technology & Electronics – 1.9% | ||||||||||||||||
First Data Corp. | 9.88 | 09/24/15 | 250 | 204,375 | ||||||||||||
Freescale Semiconductor Inc. 3,4 | 9.25 | 04/15/18 | 500 | 520,000 | ||||||||||||
Total Technology & Electronics | 724,375 | |||||||||||||||
Telecommunications – 11.2% | ||||||||||||||||
American Tower Corp. 2 | 7.00 | 10/15/17 | 600 | 698,250 | ||||||||||||
Cincinnati Bell Inc. | 8.25 | 10/15/13 | 500 | 505,000 | ||||||||||||
Citizens Communications Co. 2 | 7.13 | 03/15/19 | 950 | 973,750 | ||||||||||||
Global Crossing Limited | 12.00 | 09/15/15 | 475 | 536,750 |
See Notes to Portfolios of Investments and Notes to Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
Interest Rate | Maturity | Principal Amount (000s) | Value (Note 2) | |||||||||||||
HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||||
PAETEC Holding Corp. | 8.88 | % | 06/30/17 | $ | 225 | $ | 235,125 | |||||||||
PAETEC Holding Corp. | 9.50 | 07/15/15 | 250 | 255,000 | ||||||||||||
Windstream Corp. 2 | 7.00 | 03/15/19 | 1,000 | 980,000 | ||||||||||||
Total Telecommunications | 4,183,875 | |||||||||||||||
Total HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BONDS | 46,762,458 | |||||||||||||||
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||||||||||
COMMON STOCKS – 1.3% | ||||||||||||||||
Consumer Cyclical – 0.5% | ||||||||||||||||
DR Horton Inc. | 5,500 | $ | 61,160 | |||||||||||||
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. | 5,700 | 22,401 | ||||||||||||||
M.D.C. Holdings Inc. | 2,000 | 58,060 | ||||||||||||||
The Ryland Group, Inc. | 3,100 | 55,552 | ||||||||||||||
Total Consumer Cyclical | 197,173 | |||||||||||||||
Energy – 0.2% | ||||||||||||||||
Huntsman Corp. | 5,700 | 65,892 | ||||||||||||||
Telecommunications – 0.6% | ||||||||||||||||
Frontier Communications Corp. | 15,508 | 126,700 | ||||||||||||||
Windstream Corp. | 8,300 | 102,007 | ||||||||||||||
Total Telecommunications | 228,707 | |||||||||||||||
Total COMMON STOCKS | 491,772 | |||||||||||||||
Total Investments – 129.4% | 48,463,918 | |||||||||||||||
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (29.4)% | (11,013,032 | ) | ||||||||||||||
NET ASSETS – 100.0% | $ | 37,450,886 | ||||||||||||||
See Notes to Portfolios of Investments and Notes to Financial Statements.
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OBJECTIVE & STRATEGY
Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. seeks a high level of current income. The Fund seeks capital growth as a secondary investment objective when consistent with its primary investment objective. The Fund invests in a diversified portfolio consisting primarily of debt securities that offer attractive yield and capital appreciation potential. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests a majority of its total assets in below-investment grade debt securities, including up to 20% of the Fund’s total assets in distressed securities. The Fund maintains the flexibility to invest up to 50% of its total assets in investment grade debt securities. The Fund invests up to 30% of its total assets in equity securities of both domestic and foreign issuers and up to 15% of its total assets in a combination of foreign debt and foreign equity securities. The Fund invests in a wide range of debt securities including, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, convertible debt securities, distressed securities, including securities of companies in bankruptcy reorganization proceedings or otherwise in the process of debt restructuring, U.S. government and municipal obligations and foreign government obligations. (Below-investment grade debt securities are rated Ba1 or lower by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., BB+ or lower by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group, comparably rated by another nationally recognized statistical rating organization or, if unrated, determined by the Fund’s investment advisor to be of comparable quality.)
Investment Risks: Investors in any bond fund should anticipate fluctuations in price. Bond prices and the value of bond funds decline as interest rates rise. Bonds with longer-term maturities generally are more vulnerable to interest rate risk than bonds with shorter-term maturities. Below-investment grade bonds involve greater credit risk, which is the risk that the issuer will not make interest or principal payments when due. An economic downturn or period of rising interest rates could adversely affect the ability of issuers, especially issuers of below investment-grade debt, to service primary obligations and an unanticipated default could cause the Fund to experience a reduction in value of its shares. The Fund’s investments in mortgage-backed or asset-backed securities that are “subordinated” to other interests in the same pool may increase credit risk to the extent that the Fund as a holder of those securities may only receive payments after the pool’s obligations to other investors have been satisfied. Below-investment grade bonds also are subject to greater price volatility and are less liquid, especially during periods of economic uncertainty or change, than higher-rated debt securities. The value of U.S. and foreign equity securities in which the Fund invests will change based on changes in a company’s financial condition and in overall market and economic conditions. Leverage creates an opportunity for an increased return to common stockholders, but unless the income and capital appreciation, if any, on securities acquired with leverage proceeds exceed the costs of the leverage, the use of leverage will diminish the investment performance of the Fund’s shares. Use of leverage also may increase the likelihood that the net asset value of the Fund and market value of its common shares will be more volatile, and the yield and total return to common stockholders will tend to fluctuate more in response to changes in interest rates and creditworthiness.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
Based on the NYSE closing price of $5.02 on September 30, 2010, the Fund’s shares have a dividend yield of 9.56%. The dividend yield is calculated as the annualized amount of the reporting period’s most recent monthly dividend declared divided by the stated stock price.
The table below shows the Fund’s compound returns, based on published net asset values and market prices, for the periods noted as of September 30, 2010, compared with the Fund’s benchmark.
Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: HMH) | 3 Months | 6 Months | 9 Months | 12 Months | ||||||||||||
Fund — Net asset value return | 7.77% | 6.14% | 9.98% | 16.94% | ||||||||||||
Fund — Total return, including distributions* | 9.84% | 5.45% | 17.49% | 24.39% | ||||||||||||
Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Index | 6.72% | 6.60% | 11.53% | 18.44% |
* | Exclusive of brokerage commissions |
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PORTFOLIO STRATEGY
As the high yield market continued to show strong performance, many of the Fund’s holdings generated significant capital appreciation. Contributors to performance were the Citizens Communications, Plains Exploration & Production and Chesapeake Energy. Citizens had relatively good earnings and reflected the strong performance seen across the Telecommunications sector. Plains Exploration & Production and Chesapeake Energy both experienced positive investor reactions over assets sales. Chesapeake’s strong performance was also attributed to increased free cash flows and the company’s desire to have an investment grade rating.
Detractors from performance included Edgen Murray, Dynegy and McJunkin. Edgen Murray and McJunkin performed poorly in reaction to the oil spill in the Gulf and subsequent ban on offshore drilling. Dynegy was negatively impacted by growing market concerns over the company’s leveraged balance sheet.
As of September 30, 2010, the Fund’s leverage was 26.25% of total assets. The Fund utilizes reverse repurchase agreements to obtain its leverage. The Fund’s use of leverage contributed to its performance over the period.
HIGH YIELD MARKET ENVIRONMENT
After tumbling in the second quarter, risk markets recovered strongly in the third quarter. Investors moved beyond concerns over the European financial system and took heart in the apparent want of central banks worldwide to inject liquidity into the system to help the global economy regain momentum. The S&P 500, which lost 11.4% in the second quarter, gained exactly that in the third quarter. The high yield corporate market gained as well, rising 6.7% for the six months ended September 30, 2010, the strongest performance in a year.
As we expected, the level of defaults peaked in late 2009 and has fallen dramatically this year. The 12-month default rate ended 2009 at 12.7%1 and dropped substantially to less than 3% at the end of September 2010.2 Many commentators have reduced their forecast default rate for 2010, and we expect it to be around 2% for the year, representing continued improvement in credit quality. For the month of September, only two companies defaulted, Blockbuster, the video rental company, and the smaller Workflow Management.3
The supply and demand balance in the market has reverted to positive after turning negative in the first half of the period. Credit Suisse estimates that $5.2 billion flowed into high yield mutual funds in the third quarter, reversing the $4.4 billion that left in the second quarter.4 The new issue market set a new record in the three months ended September 30, 2010 with $66.5 billion of new paper, and a total of $100 billion over the six months.5 Most new issues came well-subscribed and traded well in the aftermarket. Over the past six months, 68% of new issue proceeds were for refinancing,6 further addressing the much-feared maturity wall many companies face between 2013 through 2015. Refinancing has the effect of reducing overall credit risk in the market by providing companies with longer term capital. The large new issue calendar enhances this positive credit effect providing a boost to prices, rather than weighing heavily on buyers moving prices lower.
OUTLOOK
We continue to maintain our positive view of the high yield market, and find the current yield spreads attractive in view of the favorable trend in corporate credit quality. We note that rating agencies are upgrading more high yield companies than they are downgrading at the greatest rate in 12 years7, a view with which we agree. Furthermore, we believe high yield will remain attractive to yield-hungry investors in a world offering few opportunities to invest for income.
1 | Merrill Lynch “Situation Room: High Yield in 2010: Year Ahead Outlook” 28 December 28, 2009 p. 4. |
2 | JP Morgan, High Yield Market Monitor, October 1, 2010, p. 14. |
3 | JP Morgan, High Yield Market Monitor, October 1, 2010, p. 1. |
4 | Credit Suisse “Leveraged Finance Strategy Update” 1 October 1, 2010, p. 2. |
5 | Credit Suisse “Leveraged Finance Strategy Update” 1 October 1, 2010, p. 2. |
6 | JP Morgan High Yield Market Monitor, October 1, 2010, p. 12. |
7 | JP Morgan High Yield Market Monitor, October 1, 2010 p. 15. |
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Forward-Looking Information
This management discussion contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements that are based on various assumptions (some of which are beyond our control) may be identified by reference to a future period or periods or by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “may,” “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “should,” “intend,” or similar terms or variations on those terms or the negative of those terms. Although we believe that the expectations contained in any forward-looking statement are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained. We do not undertake, and specifically disclaim any obligation, to publicly release any update or supplement to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.
Disclosure
The Fund’s portfolio holdings are subject to change without notice. The mention of specific securities is not a recommendation or solicitation for any person to buy, sell or hold any particular security. There is no assurance that the Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. currently holds these securities.
The Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Index covers the U.S. dollar denominated, non-investment grade, fixed-rate, taxable corporate bond market. Securities are classified as high yield if the middle rating of Moody’s, Fitch, and S&P is Ba1/BB+/BB+ or below. The index excludes emerging markets debt. The Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Index is part of the Barclays Capital U.S. Universal and Global High Yield Indices. The index is unmanaged and, unlike the Fund, is not affected by cash flows or trading and other expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only and does not predict or depict the performance of the Fund.
The Fund may utilize leverage to seek to enhance the yield and net asset value of its common stock, through bank borrowings, issuance of short-term debt securities or shares of preferred stock, or a combination thereof. However, these objectives cannot be achieved in all interest rate environments. While leverage may result in a higher yield for the Fund, the use of leverage involves risk, including the potential for higher volatility of the NAV, fluctuations of dividends and other distributions paid by the Fund and the market price of the Fund’s common stock, among others. Certain funds may invest assets in securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States, including issuers from emerging markets. Foreign investing involves special risks, including foreign currency risk and the possibility of substantial volatility due to adverse political, economic or other developments.
Performance data quoted represents past performance results and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.
These views represent the opinions of Brookfield Investment Management Inc. and are not intended to predict or depict the performance of any investment. These views are as of the close of business on September 30, 2010 and subject to change based on subsequent developments.
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Portfolio Characteristics (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
PORTFOLIO STATISTICS
Annualized dividend yield1 | 9.56% | |
Weighted average coupon | 8.44% | |
Weighted average life | 5.91 years | |
Percentage of leveraged assets | 26.25% | |
Total number of holdings | 113 |
CREDIT QUALITY
BBB | 2 | % | ||
BB | 29 | % | ||
B | 50 | % | ||
CCC | 16 | % | ||
Unrated | 2 | % | ||
Cash | 1 | % | ||
Total | 100 | % |
ASSET ALLOCATION2
Investment Grade Corporate Bonds | 2 | % | ||
High Yield Corporate Bonds | 97 | % | ||
Common Stocks | 1 | % | ||
Total | 100 | % |
1 | Dividends may include net investment income, capital gains and/or return of capital. The dividend yield referenced above is calculated as the annualized amount of the most recent monthly dividend declared divided by the September 30, 2010 stock price. |
2 | Includes only invested assets; excludes cash. |
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Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
Interest Rate | Maturity | Principal (000s) | Value (Note 2) | |||||||||||||
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BONDS – 2.4% | ||||||||||||||||
Telecommunications – 2.4% | ||||||||||||||||
Qwest Corp. 2 | 6.88 | % | 09/15/33 | $ | 1,000 | $ | 987,500 | |||||||||
Total INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BONDS | 987,500 | |||||||||||||||
HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BONDS – 128.0% | ||||||||||||||||
Basic Industry – 19.0% | ||||||||||||||||
Ainsworth Lumber Co. Limited 3,4,9 | 11.00 | 07/29/15 | 375 | 317,813 | ||||||||||||
AK Steel Corp. | 7.63 | 05/15/20 | 790 | 799,875 | ||||||||||||
Appleton Papers Inc. 3,4 | 10.50 | 06/15/15 | 275 | 257,813 | ||||||||||||
Cascades Inc. | 7.75 | 12/15/17 | 550 | 573,375 | ||||||||||||
Domtar Corp. 2 | 10.75 | 06/01/17 | 500 | 622,500 | ||||||||||||
Edgen Murray Corp. | 12.25 | 01/15/15 | 550 | 397,375 | ||||||||||||
Georgia-Pacific LLC | 7.25 | 06/01/28 | 240 | 246,600 | ||||||||||||
Georgia-Pacific LLC 2 | 7.38 | 12/01/25 | 285 | 294,975 | ||||||||||||
Huntsman International LLC 3,4 | 8.63 | 03/15/21 | 550 | 569,250 | ||||||||||||
Millar Western Forest Products Limited | 7.75 | 11/15/13 | 525 | 468,562 | ||||||||||||
RBS Global & Rexnord Corp. | 8.50 | 05/01/18 | 355 | 360,769 | ||||||||||||
Steel Dynamics Inc. 2,3,4 | 7.63 | 03/15/20 | 675 | 700,312 | ||||||||||||
U.S. Steel Corp. 2 | 7.00 | 02/01/18 | 1,150 | 1,173,000 | ||||||||||||
Verso Paper Holdings LLC/Verso Paper Inc. | 11.50 | 07/01/14 | 525 | 574,875 | ||||||||||||
Westlake Chemical Corp. 2 | 6.63 | 01/15/16 | 500 | 503,750 | ||||||||||||
Total Basic Industry | 7,860,844 | |||||||||||||||
Capital Goods – 11.9% | ||||||||||||||||
BE Aerospace Inc. 2 | 8.50 | 07/01/18 | 550 | 599,500 | ||||||||||||
Berry Plastics Corp. | 9.50 | 05/15/18 | 145 | 136,300 | ||||||||||||
CNH America LLC | 7.25 | 01/15/16 | 500 | 532,500 | ||||||||||||
Crown Cork & Seal Co. Inc. | 7.38 | 12/15/26 | 675 | 659,812 | ||||||||||||
Mueller Water Products Inc. | 7.38 | 06/01/17 | 275 | 242,688 | ||||||||||||
Owens-Illinois Inc. 2 | 7.80 | 05/15/18 | 475 | 509,437 | ||||||||||||
Terex Corp. 2 | 7.38 | 01/15/14 | 1,000 | 1,022,500 | ||||||||||||
Terex Corp. | 8.00 | 11/15/17 | 250 | 250,313 | ||||||||||||
Trimas Corp. 3,4 | 9.75 | 12/15/17 | 285 | 306,375 | ||||||||||||
USG Group | 7.75 | 01/15/18 | 675 | 662,344 | ||||||||||||
Total Capital Goods | 4,921,769 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Cyclical – 22.6% | ||||||||||||||||
ACE Hardware Corp. 2,3,4 | 9.13 | 06/01/16 | 500 | 533,750 | ||||||||||||
American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. | 7.88 | 03/01/17 | 550 | 545,187 | ||||||||||||
Beazer Homes USA Inc. | 9.13 | 06/15/18 | 275 | 257,469 | ||||||||||||
Couche-Tard U.S. LP | 7.50 | 12/15/13 | 350 | 355,250 | ||||||||||||
Easton-Bell Sports Inc. | 9.75 | 12/01/16 | 525 | 570,281 | ||||||||||||
FireKeepers Development Authority 3,4 | 13.88 | 05/01/15 | 500 | 582,500 | ||||||||||||
Ford Motor Co. | 6.50 | 08/01/18 | 525 | 534,188 | ||||||||||||
Harrah’s Operating Escrow LLC/Harrah’s Escrow Corp. | 11.25 | 06/01/17 | 500 | 547,500 |
See Notes to Portfolios of Investments and Notes to Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
Interest Rate | Maturity | Principal (000s) | Value (Note 2) | |||||||||||||
HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||||
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. | 10.63 | % | 10/15/16 | $ | 550 | $ | 550,687 | |||||||||
KAR Auction Services Inc. | 10.00 | 05/01/15 | 285 | 299,250 | ||||||||||||
Levi Strauss & Co. | 7.63 | 05/15/20 | 675 | 700,312 | ||||||||||||
Limited Brands Inc. 2 | 8.50 | 06/15/19 | 250 | 290,625 | ||||||||||||
MGM Mirage, Inc. | 5.88 | 02/27/14 | 275 | 235,125 | ||||||||||||
MGM Resorts International | 10.38 | 05/15/14 | 275 | 305,938 | ||||||||||||
Motors Liquidation Co. 1 | 7.13 | 07/15/13 | 250 | 80,625 | ||||||||||||
Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited | 7.25 | 06/15/16 | 675 | 702,000 | ||||||||||||
Seneca Gaming Corp. 2 | 7.25 | 05/01/12 | 550 | 541,750 | ||||||||||||
Standard Pacific Corp. | 8.38 | 05/15/18 | 675 | 675,000 | ||||||||||||
Tenneco Inc. | 8.63 | 11/15/14 | 500 | 512,500 | ||||||||||||
The Neiman Marcus Group Inc. | 10.38 | 10/15/15 | 525 | 551,250 | ||||||||||||
Total Consumer Cyclical | 9,371,187 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Non-Cyclical – 10.4% | ||||||||||||||||
ACCO Brands | 10.63 | 03/15/15 | 550 | 614,625 | ||||||||||||
B&G Foods Inc. | 7.63 | 01/15/18 | 675 | 702,844 | ||||||||||||
Bumble Bee Foods LLC | 7.75 | 12/15/15 | 266 | 284,620 | ||||||||||||
Constellation Brands Inc. 2 | 7.25 | 05/15/17 | 875 | 932,969 | ||||||||||||
Deluxe Corp. 2 | 7.38 | 06/01/15 | 500 | 515,000 | ||||||||||||
Rite Aid Corp. | 8.63 | 03/01/15 | 275 | 237,531 | ||||||||||||
Rite Aid Corp. | 9.75 | 06/12/16 | 275 | 293,906 | ||||||||||||
SUPERVALU Inc. | 8.00 | 05/01/16 | 710 | 715,325 | ||||||||||||
Total Consumer Non-Cyclical | 4,296,820 | |||||||||||||||
Energy – 28.2% | ||||||||||||||||
Arch Coal Inc. | 8.75 | 08/01/16 | 675 | 744,187 | ||||||||||||
Calpine Corp. 3,4 | 7.25 | 10/15/17 | 550 | 559,625 | ||||||||||||
Chesapeake Energy Corp. 2 | 6.88 | 11/15/20 | 675 | 715,500 | ||||||||||||
Consol Energy Inc. 3,4 | 8.25 | 04/01/20 | 250 | 273,125 | ||||||||||||
Crosstex Energy/Crosstex Energy Finance Corp. | 8.88 | 02/15/18 | 550 | 576,125 | ||||||||||||
Dynegy Holdings Inc. | 7.75 | 06/01/19 | 275 | 188,375 | ||||||||||||
Edison Mission Energy | 7.00 | 05/15/17 | 275 | 198,688 | ||||||||||||
El Paso Corp. 2 | 7.00 | 06/15/17 | 675 | 716,760 | ||||||||||||
Frontier Oil Corp. | 8.50 | 09/15/16 | 675 | 702,000 | ||||||||||||
Hercules Offshore LLC 3,4 | 10.50 | 10/15/17 | 375 | 311,250 | ||||||||||||
Hexion Finance Escrow LLC / Hexion Escrow Corp. | 8.88 | 02/01/18 | 350 | 343,000 | ||||||||||||
Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co. 3,4 | 8.00 | 02/15/20 | 675 | 693,562 | ||||||||||||
Linn Energy LLC/Linn Energy Finance Corp. 3,4 | 8.63 | 04/15/20 | 660 | 699,600 | ||||||||||||
McJunkin Red Man Corp. 3,4 | 9.50 | 12/15/16 | 525 | 462,000 | ||||||||||||
Newfield Exploration Co. 2 | 6.88 | 02/01/20 | 675 | 717,187 | ||||||||||||
Niska Gas Storage US LLC/Niska Gas Storage Canada ULC 3,4 | 8.88 | 03/15/18 | 230 | 246,100 | ||||||||||||
NRG Energy Inc. | 8.50 | 06/15/19 | 675 | 711,281 | ||||||||||||
Pioneer Natural Resource Co 2 | 6.65 | 03/15/17 | 400 | 426,513 | ||||||||||||
Plains Exploration & Production Co. | 7.63 | 06/01/18 | 675 | 708,750 | ||||||||||||
Quicksilver Resources Inc. | 11.75 | 01/01/16 | 375 | 439,687 | ||||||||||||
Range Resources Corp. 2 | 7.50 | 05/15/16 | 500 | 522,500 |
See Notes to Portfolios of Investments and Notes to Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
Interest Rate | Maturity | Principal (000s) | Value (Note 2) | |||||||||||||
HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||||
SeaMetric International AS 1,3,4,5,7 | 11.63 | % | 05/25/12 | $ | 718 | $ | 7,184 | |||||||||
SESI LLC 2 | 6.88 | % | 06/01/14 | 500 | 503,750 | |||||||||||
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings LLC 4,8 | 10.25 | 10/01/12 | 25 | 19,562 | ||||||||||||
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings LLC 4,8 | 10.25 | 10/01/12 | 161 | 124,564 | ||||||||||||
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings LLC 4,8 | 10.25 | 10/01/12 | 1 | 597 | ||||||||||||
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings LLC 4,8 | 3.76 | 10/10/14 | 112 | 87,039 | ||||||||||||
Total Energy | 11,698,511 | |||||||||||||||
Media – 8.2% | ||||||||||||||||
Cablevision Systems Corp. 2 | 8.63 | 09/15/17 | 750 | 825,000 | ||||||||||||
CCO Holdings LLC/ CCO Corp. 2,3,4,6 | 8.13 | 04/30/20 | 675 | 715,500 | ||||||||||||
Insight Communications 3,4 | 9.38 | 07/15/18 | 675 | 717,188 | ||||||||||||
Lamar Media Corp. | 7.88 | 04/15/18 | 550 | 577,500 | ||||||||||||
Mediacom LLC/ Mediacom Capital Corp. | 9.13 | 08/15/19 | 550 | 569,250 | ||||||||||||
Total Media | 3,404,438 | |||||||||||||||
Services Cyclical – 10.5% | ||||||||||||||||
AMC Entertainment Inc. | 8.75 | 06/01/19 | 800 | 843,000 | ||||||||||||
ARAMARK Corp. | 8.50 | 02/01/15 | 550 | 572,000 | ||||||||||||
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Avis Budget Finance Inc. | 9.63 | 03/15/18 | 550 | 581,625 | ||||||||||||
Iron Mountain Inc. | 8.38 | 08/15/21 | 275 | 297,344 | ||||||||||||
Iron Mountain Inc. 2 | 8.75 | 07/15/18 | 575 | 610,219 | ||||||||||||
Maxim Crane Works LP 3,4 | 12.25 | 04/15/15 | 385 | 349,387 | ||||||||||||
RSC Equipment Rental Inc./RSC Holdings III LLC | 10.25 | 11/15/19 | 275 | 292,187 | ||||||||||||
Teekay Corp. | 8.50 | 01/15/20 | 250 | 272,188 | ||||||||||||
United Rentals North America Inc. | 9.25 | 12/15/19 | 500 | 541,250 | ||||||||||||
Total Services Cyclical | 4,359,200 | |||||||||||||||
Services Non-Cyclical – 3.4% | ||||||||||||||||
HCA Inc. 2 | 9.25 | 11/15/16 | 575 | 622,438 | ||||||||||||
Service Corp. International 2 | 6.75 | 04/01/16 | 750 | 773,437 | ||||||||||||
Total Services Non-Cyclical | 1,395,875 | |||||||||||||||
Technology & Electronics – 2.0% | ||||||||||||||||
First Data Corp. | 9.88 | 09/24/15 | 340 | 277,950 | ||||||||||||
Freescale Semiconductor Inc. 3,4 | 9.25 | 04/15/18 | 550 | 572,000 | ||||||||||||
Total Technology & Electronics | 849,950 | |||||||||||||||
Telecommunications – 11.8% | ||||||||||||||||
American Tower Corp. 2 | 7.00 | 10/15/17 | 1,000 | 1,163,750 | ||||||||||||
Cincinnati Bell Inc. | 8.25 | 10/15/13 | 550 | 555,500 | ||||||||||||
Citizens Communications Co. 2 | 7.13 | 03/15/19 | 1,050 | 1,076,250 | ||||||||||||
Global Crossing Limited | 12.00 | 09/15/15 | 525 | 593,250 | ||||||||||||
PAETEC Holding Corp. | 8.88 | 06/30/17 | 250 | 261,250 |
See Notes to Portfolios of Investments and Notes to Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
Interest Rate | Maturity | Principal (000s) | Value (Note 2) | |||||||||||||
HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||||
PAETEC Holding Corp. | 9.50 | % | 07/15/15 | $ | 250 | $ | 255,000 | |||||||||
Windstream Corp. 2 | 7.00 | 03/15/19 | 1,000 | 980,000 | ||||||||||||
Total Telecommunications | 4,885,000 | |||||||||||||||
Total HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BONDS | 53,043,594 | |||||||||||||||
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||||||||||
COMMON STOCKS – 1.3% | ||||||||||||||||
Consumer Products – 0.5% | ||||||||||||||||
DR Horton Inc. | 6,100 | $ | 67,832 | |||||||||||||
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. | 6,300 | 24,759 | ||||||||||||||
M.D.C. Holdings Inc. | 2,200 | 63,866 | ||||||||||||||
The Ryland Group, Inc. | 3,400 | 60,928 | ||||||||||||||
Total Consumer Products | 217,385 | |||||||||||||||
Energy – 0.2% | ||||||||||||||||
Huntsman Corp. | 6,300 | 72,828 | ||||||||||||||
Telecommunications – 0.6% | ||||||||||||||||
Frontier Communications Corp. | 17,743 | 144,960 | ||||||||||||||
Windstream Corp. | 9,200 | 113,068 | ||||||||||||||
Total Telecommunications | 258,028 | |||||||||||||||
Total COMMON STOCKS | 548,241 | |||||||||||||||
Total Investments – 131.7% | 54,579,335 | |||||||||||||||
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (31.7)% | (13,146,354 | ) | ||||||||||||||
NET ASSETS – 100.0% | $ | 41,432,981 | ||||||||||||||
See Notes to Portfolios of Investments and Notes to Financial Statements.
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OBJECTIVE & STRATEGY
Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. seeks a high level of current income. The Fund seeks capital growth as a secondary investment objective when consistent with its primary investment objective. The Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of securities that offers attractive yield and capital appreciation potential and consists primarily of debt securities and secondarily of equity securities. The Advisor will continually analyze the markets for income-producing securities and will periodically reallocate the Fund’s investments among various fixed-income and equity asset classes and between investment grade and below-investment grade debt securities to pursue its investment objectives. As a result, a majority of the Fund’s total assets may be invested in investment grade securities at some times and in below-investment grade debt securities at other times. The Fund invests in a wide range of debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, and municipal and foreign government obligations, as well as securities of companies in bankruptcy reorganization proceedings or otherwise in the process of debt restructuring. The Fund also invests in other securities providing the potential for high income or a combination of high income and capital growth. (Below-investment grade debt securities are rated Ba1 or lower by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., BB+ or lower by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group, comparably rated by another nationally recognized statistical rating organization or, if unrated, determined by the Fund’s investment advisor to be of comparable quality.) The Fund may use leverage through bank borrowings, reverse repurchase agreements or other transactions involving indebtedness or through the issuance of preferred shares. The Fund may leverage up to one third of its total assets (in each case including the amount borrowed.) The Fund may vary its use of leverage in response to changing market conditions.
Investment Risks: Investors in any bond fund should anticipate fluctuations in price. Bond prices and the value of bond funds decline as interest rates rise. Bonds with longer-term maturities generally are more vulnerable to interest rate risk than bonds with shorter-term maturities. Below-investment grade bonds involve greater credit downturn or period of rising interest rates could adversely affect the ability of issuers, especially issuers of below-investment grade debt, to service primary obligations and an unanticipated default could cause the Fund to experience a reduction in value of its shares. The Fund’s investments in mortgage-backed or asset-backed securities that are “subordinated” to other interests in the same pool may increase credit risk to the extent that the Fund, as a holder of those securities, may only receive payments after the pools’ obligations to other investors have been satisfied. Below-investment grade bonds are subject to greater price volatility and are less liquid, especially during periods of economic uncertainty or change, than higher-rated debt securities. The value of U.S. and foreign equity securities in which the Fund invests will change based on changes in a company’s financial condition and in overall market and economic conditions. Leverage creates an opportunity for an increased return to common stockholders, but unless the income and capital appreciation, if any, on securities acquired with leverage proceeds exceed the costs of the leverage, the use of leverage will diminish the net investment performance of the Fund’s shares. Use of leverage also may increase the likelihood that the net asset value of the Fund and market value of its common shares will be more volatile, and the yield and total return to common stockholders will tend to fluctuate more in response to changes in interest rates and creditworthiness.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
Based on the NYSE closing price of $5.48 on September 30, 2010, the Fund’s shares have a dividend yield of 8.76%. The dividend yield is calculated as the annualized amount of the reporting period’s most recent monthly dividend declared divided by the stated stock price.
The table below shows the Fund’s compound returns, based on published net asset values and market prices, for the periods noted as of September 30, 2010, compared with the Fund’s benchmark.
Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: HSA) | 3 Months | 6 Months | 9 Months | 12 Months | ||||||||||||
Fund — Net asset value return | 7.06% | 5.59% | 8.87% | 14.69% | ||||||||||||
Fund — Total return, including distributions* | 6.11% | 4.98% | 12.07% | 20.92% | ||||||||||||
Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Index | 6.72% | 6.60% | 11.53% | 18.44% |
* | Exclusive of brokerage commissions |
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PORTFOLIO STRATEGY
As the high yield market continued to show strong performance, many of the Fund’s holdings generated significant capital appreciation. Contributors to performance included bonds of Altria, Anheuser-Busch and Newmont Mining. Each reported strong earnings that led to good bond performance.
Detractors from performance included Edgen Murray, McJunkin and Hercules. All three performed poorly in reaction to the oil spill in the Gulf and subsequent ban on offshore drilling.
As of September 30, 2010, the Fund’s leverage was 25.10% of total assets. The Fund utilizes reverse repurchase agreements to obtain its leverage. The Fund’s use of leverage contributed to its performance over the period.
HIGH YIELD MARKET ENVIRONMENT
After tumbling in the second quarter, risk markets recovered strongly in the third quarter. Investors moved beyond concerns over the European financial system and took heart in the apparent want of central banks worldwide to inject liquidity into the system to help the global economy regain momentum. The S&P 500, which lost 11.4% in the second quarter, gained exactly that in the third quarter. The high yield corporate market gained as well, rising 6.7% for the six months ended September 30, 2010, the strongest performance in a year.
As we expected, the level of defaults peaked in late 2009 and has fallen dramatically this year. The 12-month default rate ended 2009 at 12.7%1 and dropped substantially to less than 3% at the end of September 2010.2 Many commentators have reduced their forecast default rate for 2010, and we expect it to be around 2% for the year, representing continued improvement in credit quality. For the month of September, only two companies defaulted, Blockbuster, the video rental company, and the smaller Workflow Management.3
The supply and demand balance in the market has reverted to positive after turning negative in the first half of the period. Credit Suisse estimates that $5.2 billion flowed into high yield mutual funds in the third quarter, reversing the $4.4 billion that left in the second quarter.4 The new issue market set a new record in the three months ended September 30, 2010 with $66.5 billion of new paper, and a total of $100 billion over the six months.5 Most new issues came well-subscribed and traded well in the aftermarket. Over the past six months, 68% of new issue proceeds were for refinancing,6 further addressing the much-feared maturity wall many companies face between 2013 through 2015. Refinancing has the effect of reducing overall credit risk in the market by providing companies with longer term capital. The large new issue calendar enhances this positive credit effect providing a boost to prices, rather than weighing heavily on buyers moving prices lower.
OUTLOOK
We continue to maintain our positive view of the high yield market, and find the current yield spreads attractive in view of the favorable trend in corporate credit quality. We note that rating agencies are upgrading more high yield companies than they are downgrading at the greatest rate in 12 years7, a view with which we agree. Furthermore, we believe high yield will remain attractive to yield-hungry investors in a world offering few opportunities to invest for income.
1 | Merrill Lynch “Situation Room: High Yield in 2010: Year Ahead Outlook” 28 December 28, 2009 p. 4. |
2 | JP Morgan, High Yield Market Monitor, October 1, 2010, p. 14. |
3 | JP Morgan, High Yield Market Monitor, October 1, 2010, p. 1. |
4 | Credit Suisse “Leveraged Finance Strategy Update” 1 October 1, 2010, p. 2. |
5 | Credit Suisse “Leveraged Finance Strategy Update” 1 October 1, 2010, p. 2. |
6 | JP Morgan High Yield Market Monitor, October 1, 2010, p. 12. |
7 | JP Morgan High Yield Market Monitor, October 1, 2010 p. 15. |
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Forward-Looking Information
This management discussion contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements that are based on various assumptions (some of which are beyond our control) may be identified by reference to a future period or periods or by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “may,” “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “should,” “intend,” or similar terms or variations on those terms or the negative of those terms. Although we believe that the expectations contained in any forward-looking statement are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained. We do not undertake, and specifically disclaim any obligation, to publicly release any update or supplement to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.
Disclosure
The Fund’s portfolio holdings are subject to change without notice. The mention of specific securities is not a recommendation or solicitation for any person to buy, sell or hold any particular security. There is no assurance that the Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. currently holds these securities.
The Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Index covers the U.S. dollar denominated, non-investment grade, fixed-rate, taxable corporate bond market. Securities are classified as high yield if the middle rating of Moody’s, Fitch, and S&P is Ba1/BB+/BB+ or below. The index excludes emerging markets debt. The Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Index is part of the Barclays Capital U.S. Universal and Global High Yield Indices. The index is unmanaged and, unlike the Fund, is not affected by cash flows or trading and other expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only and does not predict or depict the performance of the Fund.
The Fund may utilize leverage to seek to enhance the yield and net asset value of its common stock, through bank borrowings, issuance of short-term debt securities or shares of preferred stock, or a combination thereof. However, these objectives cannot be achieved in all interest rate environments. While leverage may result in a higher yield for the Fund, the use of leverage involves risk, including the potential for higher volatility of the NAV, fluctuations of dividends and other distributions paid by the Fund and the market price of the Fund’s common stock, among others. Certain funds may invest assets in securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States, including issuers from emerging markets. Foreign investing involves special risks, including foreign currency risk and the possibility of substantial volatility due to adverse political, economic or other developments.
Performance data quoted represents past performance results and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.
These views represent the opinions of Brookfield Investment Management Inc. and are not intended to predict or depict the performance of any investment. These views are as of the close of business on September 30, 2010 and subject to change based on subsequent developments.
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Portfolio Characteristics (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
PORTFOLIO STATISTICS
Annualized dividend yield1 | 8.76% | |
Weighted average coupon | 7.95% | |
Weighted average life | 5.84 years | |
Percentage of leveraged assets | 25.10% | |
Total number of holdings | 109 |
CREDIT QUALITY
A and Above2 | 11 | % | ||
BBB | 21 | % | ||
BB | 18 | % | ||
B | 37 | % | ||
CCC | 9 | % | ||
Unrated | 3 | % | ||
Cash | 1 | % | ||
Total | 100 | % |
ASSET ALLOCATION2
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 11 | % | ||
Investment Grade Corporate Bonds | 21 | % | ||
High Yield Corporate Bonds | 66 | % | ||
Common Stocks | 2 | % | ||
Total | 100 | % |
1 | Dividends may include net investment income, capital gains and/or return of capital. The dividend yield referenced above is calculated as the annualized amount of the most recent monthly dividend declared divided by the September 30, 2010 stock price. |
2 | Includes only invested assets; excludes cash. |
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Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
Interest Rate | Maturity | Principal Amount (000s) | Value (Note 2) | |||||||||||||
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES – 13.8% | ||||||||||||||||
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities | ||||||||||||||||
Series 2006-PW14, Class A4 | 5.20 | % | 12/11/38 | $ | 625 | $ | 675,977 | |||||||||
Series 2007-T28, Class A4 | 5.74 | 09/11/42 | 670 | 749,903 | ||||||||||||
Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates | ||||||||||||||||
Series 2007-C9, Class A4 2 | 5.81 | 12/10/49 | 500 | 546,328 | ||||||||||||
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp. | ||||||||||||||||
Series 2006-LDP7, Class A4 2 | 5.87 | 04/15/45 | 650 | 724,242 | ||||||||||||
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust | ||||||||||||||||
Series 2006-C1, Class A4 | 5.16 | 02/15/31 | 670 | 732,839 | ||||||||||||
Series 2006-C6, Class A4 | 5.37 | 09/15/39 | 670 | 732,551 | ||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley Capital I | ||||||||||||||||
Series 2007-T27, Class A4 2 | 5.65 | 06/11/42 | 660 | 742,087 | ||||||||||||
Total COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES | 4,903,927 | |||||||||||||||
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BONDS – 27.7% | ||||||||||||||||
Basic Industry – 10.6% | ||||||||||||||||
Alcoa Inc. 2 | 5.55 | 02/01/17 | 1,000 | 1,037,712 | ||||||||||||
ArcelorMittal | 6.13 | 06/01/18 | 500 | 540,758 | ||||||||||||
Newmont Mining Corp. | 5.13 | 10/01/19 | 500 | 559,333 | ||||||||||||
Packaging Corp of America | 5.75 | 08/01/13 | 500 | 540,669 | ||||||||||||
The Dow Chemical Co. 2 | 5.70 | 05/15/18 | 1,000 | 1,087,243 | ||||||||||||
Total Basic Industry | 3,765,715 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Non-Cyclical – 10.8% | ||||||||||||||||
Altria Group Inc. 2 | 9.70 | 11/10/18 | 1,000 | 1,353,602 | ||||||||||||
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide Inc. 2,3,4 | 7.75 | 01/15/19 | 1,000 | 1,297,212 | ||||||||||||
Covidien International Finance SA | 6.00 | 10/15/17 | 500 | 594,509 | ||||||||||||
CVS Caremark Corp. | 5.75 | 06/01/17 | 500 | 573,793 | ||||||||||||
Total Consumer Non-Cyclical | 3,819,116 | |||||||||||||||
Industrials – 1.7% | ||||||||||||||||
Tyco Electronics Group S.A. | 6.55 | 10/01/17 | 500 | 584,803 | ||||||||||||
Telecommunications – 4.6% | ||||||||||||||||
Qwest Corp. | 6.88 | 09/15/33 | 1,000 | 987,500 | ||||||||||||
Time Warner Cable Inc. 2 | 8.25 | 04/01/19 | 500 | 645,538 | ||||||||||||
Total Telecommunications | 1,633,038 | |||||||||||||||
Total INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BONDS | 9,802,672 | |||||||||||||||
HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BONDS – 86.2% | ||||||||||||||||
Basic Industry – 8.4% | ||||||||||||||||
Ainsworth Lumber Co. Limited 3,4,9 | 11.00 | 07/29/15 | 300 | 254,250 | ||||||||||||
AK Steel Corp. | 7.63 | 05/15/20 | 200 | 202,500 |
See Notes to Portfolios of Investments and Notes to Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
Interest Rate | Maturity | Principal Amount (000s) | Value (Note 2) | |||||||||||||
HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||||
Appleton Papers Inc. 3,4 | 10.50 | % | 06/15/15 | $ | 240 | $ | 225,000 | |||||||||
Domtar Corp. 2 | 10.75 | 06/01/17 | 250 | 311,250 | ||||||||||||
Edgen Murray Corp. | 12.25 | 01/15/15 | 170 | 122,825 | ||||||||||||
Millar Western Forest Products Limited | 7.75 | 11/15/13 | 450 | 401,625 | ||||||||||||
PE Paper Escrow GmbH 3,4 | 12.00 | 08/01/14 | 150 | 173,250 | ||||||||||||
RBS Global & Rexnord Corp. | 8.50 | 05/01/18 | 290 | 294,712 | ||||||||||||
Verso Paper Holdings LLC / Verso Paper Inc. | 11.50 | 07/01/14 | 450 | 492,750 | ||||||||||||
Westlake Chemical Corp. 2 | 6.63 | 01/15/16 | 500 | 503,750 | ||||||||||||
Total Basic Industry | 2,981,912 | |||||||||||||||
Capital Goods – 7.7% | ||||||||||||||||
BE Aerospace Inc. 2 | 8.50 | 07/01/18 | 475 | 517,750 | ||||||||||||
Berry Plastics Corp. | 9.50 | 05/15/18 | 115 | 108,100 | ||||||||||||
Bombardier Inc. 3,4 | 7.75 | 03/15/20 | 200 | 216,000 | ||||||||||||
Crown Cork & Seal Co. Inc. | 7.38 | 12/15/26 | 475 | 464,312 | ||||||||||||
Mueller Water Products Inc. | 7.38 | 06/01/17 | 250 | 220,625 | ||||||||||||
Owens-Illinois Inc. 2 | 7.80 | 05/15/18 | 400 | 429,000 | ||||||||||||
Terex Corp. 2 | 7.38 | 01/15/14 | 500 | 511,250 | ||||||||||||
Trimas Corp. 3,4 | 9.75 | 12/15/17 | 245 | 263,375 | ||||||||||||
Total Capital Goods | 2,730,412 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Cyclical – 15.4% | ||||||||||||||||
ACE Hardware Corp. 2,3,4 | 9.13 | 06/01/16 | 500 | 533,750 | ||||||||||||
American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. | 7.88 | 03/01/17 | 500 | 495,625 | ||||||||||||
Beazer Homes USA Inc. | 9.13 | 06/15/18 | 250 | 234,063 | ||||||||||||
Cedar Fair LP/Canada’s Wonderland Co/Magnum Management Corp. 3,4 | 9.13 | 08/01/18 | 100 | 105,000 | ||||||||||||
Couche-Tard U.S. LP | 7.50 | 12/15/13 | 475 | 482,125 | ||||||||||||
FireKeepers Development Authority 3,4 | 13.88 | 05/01/15 | 500 | 582,500 | ||||||||||||
Ford Motor Co. | 6.50 | 08/01/18 | 450 | 457,875 | ||||||||||||
Harrah’s Operating Escrow LLC/Harrah’s Escrow Corp. | 11.25 | 06/01/17 | 225 | 246,375 | ||||||||||||
KAR Auction Services Inc. | 10.00 | 05/01/15 | 250 | 262,500 | ||||||||||||
Levi Strauss & Co. | 7.63 | 05/15/20 | 475 | 492,812 | ||||||||||||
MGM Mirage Inc. | 5.88 | 02/27/14 | 250 | 213,750 | ||||||||||||
MGM Resorts International | 10.38 | 05/15/14 | 225 | 250,312 | ||||||||||||
Motors Liquidation Co. 1 | 7.13 | 07/15/13 | 250 | 80,625 | ||||||||||||
Pokagon Gaming Authority 3,4 | 10.38 | 06/15/14 | 500 | 521,875 | ||||||||||||
Seneca Gaming Corp. 2 | 7.25 | 05/01/12 | 500 | 492,500 | ||||||||||||
Total Consumer Cyclical | 5,451,687 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Non-Cyclical – 2.1% | ||||||||||||||||
Constellation Brands Inc. 2 | 7.25 | 05/15/17 | 500 | 533,125 | ||||||||||||
Rite Aid Corp. | 8.63 | 03/01/15 | 250 | 215,938 | ||||||||||||
Total Consumer Non-Cyclical | 749,063 | |||||||||||||||
See Notes to Portfolios of Investments and Notes to Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
Interest Rate | Maturity | Principal Amount (000s) | Value (Note 2) | |||||||||||||
HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||||
Energy – 23.2% | ||||||||||||||||
Arch Coal Inc. | 8.75 | % | 08/1/16 | $ | 475 | $ | 523,687 | |||||||||
Calpine Corp. 3,4 | 7.25 | 10/15/17 | 475 | 483,313 | ||||||||||||
Chesapeake Energy Corp. 2 | 6.88 | 11/15/20 | 475 | 503,500 | ||||||||||||
Crosstex Energy/Crosstex Energy Finance Corp. | 8.88 | 02/15/18 | 475 | 497,562 | ||||||||||||
Dynegy Holdings Inc. | 7.75 | 06/01/19 | 250 | 171,250 | ||||||||||||
Edison Mission Energy | 7.00 | 05/15/17 | 250 | 180,625 | �� | |||||||||||
El Paso Corp. 2 | 7.00 | 06/15/17 | 475 | 504,386 | ||||||||||||
Hercules Offshore LLC 3,4 | 10.50 | 10/15/17 | 300 | 249,000 | ||||||||||||
Hexion Finance Escrow LLC / Hexion Escrow Corp. | 8.88 | 02/01/18 | 300 | 294,000 | ||||||||||||
Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co. 3,4 | 8.00 | 02/15/20 | 475 | 488,063 | ||||||||||||
Linn Energy LLC/Linn Energy Finance Corp. 3,4 | 8.63 | 04/15/20 | 140 | 148,400 | ||||||||||||
McJunkin Red Man Corp. 3,4 | 9.50 | 12/15/16 | 450 | 396,000 | ||||||||||||
Newfield Exploration Co. 2 | 6.88 | 02/01/20 | 475 | 504,687 | ||||||||||||
Niska Gas Storage US LLC/Niska Gas Storage Canada | 8.88 | 03/15/18 | 200 | 214,000 | ||||||||||||
ULC 3,4 | ||||||||||||||||
NRG Energy Inc. | 8.50 | 06/15/19 | 475 | 500,531 | ||||||||||||
Quicksilver Resources Inc. | 11.75 | 01/01/16 | 325 | 381,063 | ||||||||||||
Range Resources Corp. 2 | 7.50 | 05/15/16 | 500 | 522,500 | ||||||||||||
SeaMetric International AS 1,3,4,5,7 | 11.63 | 05/25/12 | 1,347 | 13,469 | ||||||||||||
SESI LLC 2 | 6.88 | 06/01/14 | 425 | 428,188 | ||||||||||||
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings LLC 4,8 | 10.25 | 10/01/12 | 21 | 16,302 | ||||||||||||
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings LLC 4,8 | 10.25 | 10/01/12 | 134 | 103,803 | ||||||||||||
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings LLC 4,8 | 10.25 | 10/01/12 | 1 | 498 | ||||||||||||
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings LLC 4,8 | 3.76 | 10/10/14 | 93 | 72,532 | ||||||||||||
The Williams Companies Inc. Credit Linked Certificate Trust V 3,4 | 6.38 | 10/01/10 | 1,035 | 1,035,000 | ||||||||||||
Total Energy | 8,232,359 | |||||||||||||||
Media – 5.9% | ||||||||||||||||
Cablevision Systems Corp. | 8.63 | 09/15/17 | 475 | 522,500 | ||||||||||||
CCO Holdings LLC/ CCO Corp. 2,3,4,6 | 8.13 | 04/30/20 | 550 | 583,000 | ||||||||||||
Insight Communications 3,4. | 9.38 | 07/15/18 | 475 | 504,688 | ||||||||||||
Mediacom LLC/ Mediacom Corp. | 9.13 | 08/15/19 | 450 | 465,750 | ||||||||||||
Total Media | 2,075,938 | |||||||||||||||
Services Cyclical – 8.5% | ||||||||||||||||
AMC Entertainment Inc. | 8.75 | 06/01/19 | 600 | 632,250 | ||||||||||||
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Avis Budget Finance Inc. | 9.63 | 03/15/18 | 475 | 502,313 | ||||||||||||
Iron Mountain Inc. | 8.38 | 08/15/21 | 225 | 243,281 | ||||||||||||
Iron Mountain Inc. 2 | 8.75 | 07/15/18 | 500 | 530,625 | ||||||||||||
Maxim Crane Works LP 3,4 | 12.25 | 04/15/15 | 330 | 299,475 | ||||||||||||
RSC Equipment Rental Inc./RSC Holdings III LLC | 10.25 | 11/15/19 | 250 | 265,625 | ||||||||||||
United Rentals North America Inc. | 9.25 | 12/15/19 | 500 | 541,250 | ||||||||||||
Total Services Cyclical | 3,014,819 | |||||||||||||||
See Notes to Portfolios of Investments and Notes to Financial Statements.
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September 30, 2010
Interest Rate | Maturity | Principal Amount (000s) | Value (Note 2) | |||||||||||||
HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||||
Services Non-Cyclical – 1.5% | ||||||||||||||||
HCA Inc. | 9.25 | % | 11/15/16 | $ | 500 | $ | 541,250 | |||||||||
Technology & Electronics – 2.0% | ||||||||||||||||
First Data Corp. | 9.88 | 09/24/15 | 240 | 196,200 | ||||||||||||
Freescale Semiconductor Inc. 3,4. | 9.25 | 04/15/18 | 475 | 494,000 | ||||||||||||
Total Technology & Electronics | 690,200 | |||||||||||||||
Telecommunications – 11.5% | ||||||||||||||||
American Tower Corp. 2 | 7.00 | 10/15/17 | 1,000 | 1,163,750 | ||||||||||||
Cincinnati Bell Inc. | 8.25 | 10/15/13 | 475 | 479,750 | ||||||||||||
Citizens Communications Co. 2 | 7.13 | 03/15/19 | 900 | 922,500 | ||||||||||||
Global Crossing Limited | 12.00 | 09/15/15 | 450 | 508,500 | ||||||||||||
PAETEC Holding Corp | 8.88 | 06/30/17 | 250 | 261,250 | ||||||||||||
PAETEC Holding Corp. | 9.50 | 07/15/15 | 250 | 255,000 | ||||||||||||
Windstream Corp. 2 | 7.00 | 03/15/19 | 500 | 490,000 | ||||||||||||
Total Telecommunications | 4,080,750 | |||||||||||||||
Total HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BONDS | 30,548,390 | |||||||||||||||
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||||||||||
COMMON STOCKS – 2.4% | ||||||||||||||||
Consumer Cyclical – 0.5% | ||||||||||||||||
DR Horton Inc. | 5,200 | $ | 57,824 | |||||||||||||
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. | 5,400 | 21,222 | ||||||||||||||
M.D.C. Holdings Inc. | 1,900 | 55,157 | ||||||||||||||
The Ryland Group, Inc. | 2,900 | 51,968 | ||||||||||||||
Total Consumer Cyclical | 186,171 | |||||||||||||||
Energy – 0.2% | ||||||||||||||||
Huntsman Corp. | 5,400 | 62,424 | ||||||||||||||
Telecommunications – 1.7% | ||||||||||||||||
Frontier Communications Corp. | 41,180 | 336,441 | ||||||||||||||
Global Crossing Limited | 9,000 | 115,740 | ||||||||||||||
PAETEC Holding Corp. | 15,000 | 61,650 | ||||||||||||||
Windstream Corp. | 7,950 | 97,705 | ||||||||||||||
Total Telecommunications | 611,536 | |||||||||||||||
Total COMMON STOCKS | 860,131 |
See Notes to Portfolios of Investments and Notes to Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||||||||||
Total Investments – 130.1% | $ | 46,115,120 | ||||||||||||||
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (30.1)% | (10,667,011 | ) | ||||||||||||||
NET ASSETS – 100.0% | $ | 35,448,109 | ||||||||||||||
See Notes to Portfolios of Investments and Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Portfolios of Investments (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
The following notes should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Portfolios of Investments.
1 | — | Issuer is currently in default on its regularly scheduled interest payment. | ||||
2 | — | Portion or entire principal amount delivered as collateral for reverse repurchase agreement (Note 6). | ||||
3 | — | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may only be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of September 30, 2010, the total values of all such investments were as follows: |
Fund | Value | % of Net Assets | ||||||
Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. | $ | 11,132,752 | 22.48 | % | ||||
Helios High Income Fund, Inc. | 8,020,513 | 21.42 | ||||||
Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. | 8,874,334 | 21.42 | ||||||
Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. | 9,080,620 | 25.62 |
4 | — | Private Placement. | ||||
5 | — | Security is valued in good faith pursuant to the fair value procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. As of September 30, 2010, the total values of all such securities were as follows: |
Fund | Value | % of Net Assets | ||||||
Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. | $ | 15,265 | 0.03 | % | ||||
Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. | 7,184 | 0.02 | ||||||
Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. | 13,469 | 0.04 |
6 | — | Company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and has defaulted on regularly scheduled interest payments on subordinated debt. The Funds own senior debt issued by this company that continues to receive income payments. | ||||
7 | — | Restricted Illiquid Security – Security is not actively traded and would be difficult to sell in a current sale thus causing it to be not readily convertible into cash. The details of the acquisition of this security are as follows: |
Fund | Acquisition Date | Cost | Value as a % of Net Assets | |||||||||
Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. | 05/25/07 | $ | 1,520,681 | 0.03 | % | |||||||
Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. | 05/25/07 | 714,528 | 0.02 | |||||||||
Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. | 05/25/07 | 1,341,763 | 0.04 |
8 | — | Term Loan. | ||||
9 | — | Payment-in-Kind Bond – Issuer has the option at each interest payment date of making interest payments in cash or in additional debt securities. Security currently is paying 6% in cash and 5% in additional debt securities. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. | Helios High Income Fund, Inc. | Helios Multi- Sector High Income Fund, Inc. | Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. | |||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Investments in securities, at value (Note 2) | $ | 64,226,063 | $ | 48,463,918 | $ | 54,579,335 | $ | 46,115,120 | ||||||||
Cash | 63,293 | 511,481 | 600,087 | 4,512,502 | ||||||||||||
Interest and dividends receivable | 1,390,898 | 1,051,113 | 1,175,793 | 887,407 | ||||||||||||
Receivable for investments sold | — | — | — | 835,350 | ||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses | 30,414 | 17,586 | 24,880 | 19,581 | ||||||||||||
Total assets | 65,710,668 | 50,044,098 | 56,380,095 | 52,369,960 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
Reverse repurchase agreements (Note 6) | 16,015,634 | 12,445,461 | 14,787,357 | 11,864,316 | ||||||||||||
Interest payable for reverse repurchase agreements (Note 6) | 5,824 | 4,542 | 5,611 | 3,907 | ||||||||||||
Payable for investments purchased | — | — | — | 4,909,306 | ||||||||||||
Investment advisory fee payable (Note 4) | 34,570 | 26,128 | 29,396 | 24,701 | ||||||||||||
Administration fee payable (Note 4) | 7,978 | 6,030 | 6,784 | 5,700 | ||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 113,620 | 111,051 | 117,966 | 113,921 | ||||||||||||
Total liabilities | 16,177,626 | 12,593,212 | 14,947,114 | 16,921,851 | ||||||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 49,533,042 | $ | 37,450,886 | $ | 41,432,981 | $ | 35,448,109 | ||||||||
Composition of Net Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Capital stock, at par value ($0.0001 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized) (Note 8) | $ | 654 | $ | 484 | $ | 759 | $ | 593 | ||||||||
Additional paid-in capital (Note 8) | 455,659,089 | 338,156,826 | 493,833,641 | 402,301,696 | ||||||||||||
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net | (51,283 | ) | (27,395 | ) | 104,858 | (1,310 | ) | |||||||||
Accumulated net realized loss on investment transactions | (408,232,916 | ) | (303,436,620 | ) | (454,919,645 | ) | (368,437,250 | ) | ||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation on investments | 2,157,498 | 2,757,591 | 2,413,368 | 1,584,380 | ||||||||||||
Net assets applicable to capital stock outstanding | $ | 49,533,042 | $ | 37,450,886 | $ | 41,432,981 | $ | 35,448,109 | ||||||||
Total investments, at cost | $ | 62,068,565 | $ | 45,706,327 | $ | 52,165,967 | $ | 44,530,740 | ||||||||
Shares Outstanding and Net Asset Value Per Share: | ||||||||||||||||
Shares outstanding | 6,536,547 | 4,836,284 | 7,588,538 | 5,930,400 | ||||||||||||
Net asset value per share | $ | 7.58 | $ | 7.74 | $ | 5.46 | $ | 5.98 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2010
Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. | Helios High Income Fund, Inc. | Helios Multi- Sector High Income Fund, Inc. | Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. | |||||||||||||
Investment Income (Note 2): | ||||||||||||||||
Interest | $ | 2,790,712 | $ | 2,094,966 | $ | 2,342,741 | $ | 1,755,428 | ||||||||
Dividends | 38,880 | 26,362 | 31,202 | 51,008 | ||||||||||||
Total investment income | 2,829,592 | 2,121,328 | 2,373,943 | 1,806,436 | ||||||||||||
Expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Investment advisory fees (Note 4) | 210,892 | 157,537 | 176,394 | 148,534 | ||||||||||||
Administration fees (Note 4) | 48,667 | 36,355 | 40,706 | 34,277 | ||||||||||||
Custodian | 41,961 | 45,566 | 45,421 | 44,109 | ||||||||||||
Insurance | 35,017 | 42,339 | 30,264 | 31,670 | ||||||||||||
Legal fees | 33,861 | 18,786 | 20,546 | 17,919 | ||||||||||||
Audit and tax services | 28,294 | 28,294 | 28,294 | 28,294 | ||||||||||||
Directors’ fees | 26,695 | 26,695 | 26,695 | 26,695 | ||||||||||||
Reports to stockholders | 22,665 | 19,945 | 22,751 | 22,967 | ||||||||||||
Registration fees | 12,671 | 12,671 | 12,671 | 12,671 | ||||||||||||
Transfer agent fees | 10,412 | 12,644 | 12,436 | 12,535 | ||||||||||||
Miscellaneous | 7,189 | 6,031 | 6,890 | 6,862 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 478,324 | 406,863 | 423,068 | 386,533 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense on reverse repurchase | 81,821 | 59,309 | 69,260 | 55,016 | ||||||||||||
Total expenses | 560,145 | 466,172 | 492,328 | 441,549 | ||||||||||||
Less expenses waived and reimbursed by | (32,427 | ) | (58,511 | ) | (44,492 | ) | (57,099 | ) | ||||||||
Net expenses | 527,718 | 407,661 | 447,836 | 384,450 | ||||||||||||
Net investment income | 2,301,874 | 1,713,667 | 1,926,107 | 1,421,986 | ||||||||||||
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (Note 2): | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain on investment transactions | 1,888,534 | 1,294,901 | 1,526,831 | 1,031,858 | ||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments | (1,320,981 | ) | (856,850 | ) | (1,050,986 | ) | (552,230 | ) | ||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 567,553 | 438,051 | 475,845 | 479,628 | ||||||||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 2,869,427 | $ | 2,151,718 | $ | 2,401,952 | $ | 1,901,614 | ||||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. | Helios High Income Fund, Inc. | |||||||||||||||
For the Six (Unaudited) | For the March 31, 2010 | For the Six September 30, 2010 (Unaudited) | For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2010 | |||||||||||||
Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations: | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 2,301,874 | $ | 4,573,251 | $ | 1,713,667 | $ | 3,466,134 | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investment | 1,888,534 | (15,158,570 | ) | 1,294,901 | (11,172,746 | ) | ||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation | (1,320,981 | ) | 24,122,239 | (856,850 | ) | 18,402,142 | ||||||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations from operations | 2,869,427 | 13,536,920 | 2,151,718 | 10,695,530 | ||||||||||||
Dividends and Distributions to Stockholders (Note 2): | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (2,353,157 | ) | (4,573,251 | ) | (1,741,062 | ) | (3,466,134 | ) | ||||||||
Return of capital | — | (623,304 | ) | — | (378,712 | ) | ||||||||||
Total dividends and distributions paid | (2,353,157 | ) | (5,196,555 | ) | (1,741,062 | ) | (3,844,846 | ) | ||||||||
Total increase in net assets | 516,270 | 8,340,365 | 410,656 | 6,850,684 | ||||||||||||
Net Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Beginning of period | 49,016,772 | 40,676,407 | 37,040,230 | 30,189,546 | ||||||||||||
End of period | $ | 49,533,042 | $ | 49,016,772 | $ | 37,450,886 | $ | 37,040,230 | ||||||||
(including distributions in excess of net investment income of) | $ | (51,283 | ) | $ | — | $ | (27,395 | ) | $ | — | ||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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HELIOS FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. | Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. | |||||||||||||||
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2010 (Unaudited) | For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2010 | For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2010 (Unaudited) | For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2010 | |||||||||||||
Increase in Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 1,926,107 | $ | 3,803,558 | $ | 1,421,986 | $ | 2,973,090 | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 1,526,831 | (16,564,235 | ) | 1,031,858 | (14,285,712 | ) | ||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | (1,050,986 | ) | 24,138,210 | (552,230 | ) | 20,159,035 | ||||||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 2,401,952 | 11,377,533 | 1,901,614 | 8,846,413 | ||||||||||||
Dividends and Distributions to Stockholders (Note 2): | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (1,821,249 | ) | (3,803,558 | ) | (1,423,296 | ) | (2,973,090 | ) | ||||||||
Return of capital | — | (217,600 | ) | — | (903,507 | ) | ||||||||||
Total dividends and distributions paid | (1,821,249 | ) | (4,021,158 | ) | (1,423,296 | ) | (3,876,597 | ) | ||||||||
Capital Stock Transactions (Note 8): | ||||||||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | — | 35,678 | — | 184,471 | ||||||||||||
Total increase in net assets | 580,703 | 7,392,053 | 478,318 | 5,154,287 | ||||||||||||
Net Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Beginning of period | 40,852,278 | 33,460,225 | 34,969,791 | 29,815,504 | ||||||||||||
End of period | $ | 41,432,981 | $ | 40,852,278 | $ | 35,448,109 | $ | 34,969,791 | ||||||||
(including undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income of) | $ | 104,858 | $ | — | $ | (1,310 | ) | $ | — | |||||||
Share Transactions (Note 7):* | ||||||||||||||||
Reinvested shares | — | 7,672 | — | 35,186 | ||||||||||||
* | Share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the 1:5 reverse stock split that occurred effective September 1, 2009. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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HELIOS ADVANTAGE INCOME FUND, INC.
Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2010
Increase (Decrease) in Cash: | ||||
Cash flows provided by (used for) operating activities: | ||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 2,869,427 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided | ||||
Purchases of long-term portfolio investments | (27,211,450 | ) | ||
Proceeds from disposition of long-term portfolio investments | 29,657,235 | |||
Sales of short-term portfolio investments, net | 829,984 | |||
Increase in interest and dividends receivable | (35,066 | ) | ||
Decrease in prepaid expenses | 2,523 | |||
Decrease in interest payable for reverse repurchase agreements | (14,413 | ) | ||
Decrease in payable for investments purchased | (681,554 | ) | ||
Decrease in receivable from advisor | 16,159 | |||
Increase in investment advisory fee payable | 34,570 | |||
Increase in administration fee payable | 1,734 | |||
Increase in accrued expenses | 17,360 | |||
Net amortization on investments | (186,976 | ) | ||
Unrealized depreciation on investments | 1,320,981 | |||
Net realized gain on investment transactions | (1,888,534 | ) | ||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 4,731,980 | |||
Cash flows used for financing activities: | ||||
Net cash used for reverse repurchase agreements | (2,315,530 | ) | ||
Dividends and distributions paid to stockholders | (2,353,157 | ) | ||
Net cash used for financing activities | (4,668,687 | ) | ||
Net increase in cash | 63,293 | |||
Cash at beginning of period | — | |||
Cash at end of period | $ | 63,293 | ||
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Interest payments for the six months ended September 30, 2010, totaled $96,234.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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HELIOS HIGH INCOME FUND, INC.
Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2010
Increase (Decrease) in Cash: | ||||
Cash flows provided by (used for) operating activities: | ||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 2,151,718 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets from operations to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
Purchases of long-term portfolio investments | (20,528,469 | ) | ||
Proceeds from disposition of long-term portfolio investments | 20,564,736 | |||
Sales of short-term portfolio investments, net | 750,985 | |||
Increase in interest and dividends receivable | (57,503 | ) | ||
Decrease in prepaid expenses | 17,782 | |||
Decrease in interest payable for reverse repurchase agreements | (9,038 | ) | ||
Decrease in payable for investments purchased | (141,450 | ) | ||
Decrease in receivable from advisor | 20,619 | |||
Increase in investment advisory fee payable | 26,128 | |||
Increase in administration fee payable | 1,345 | |||
Increase in accrued expenses | 21,051 | |||
Net amortization on investments | (146,687 | ) | ||
Unrealized depreciation on investments | 856,850 | |||
Net realized gain on investment transactions | (1,294,901 | ) | ||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 2,233,166 | |||
Cash flows provided by (used for) financing activities: | ||||
Net cash provided by reverse repurchase agreements | 19,377 | |||
Dividends and distributions paid to stockholders | (1,741,062 | ) | ||
Net cash used for financing activities | (1,721,685 | ) | ||
Net increase in cash | 511,481 | |||
Cash at beginning of period | — | |||
Cash at end of period | $ | 511,481 | ||
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Interest payments for the six months ended September 30, 2010, totaled $68,347.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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HELIOS MULTI-SECTOR INCOME FUND, INC.
Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2010
Increase (Decrease) in Cash: | ||||
Cash flows provided by (used for) operating activities: | ||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 2,401,952 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
Purchases of long-term portfolio investments | (24,195,376 | ) | ||
Proceeds from disposition of long-term portfolio investments | 24,138,418 | |||
Sales of short-term portfolio investments, net | 792,757 | |||
Increase in interest and dividends receivable | (71,925 | ) | ||
Decrease in prepaid expenses | 3,140 | |||
Decrease in interest payable for reverse repurchase agreements | (10,253 | ) | ||
Decrease in payable for investments purchased | (406,083 | ) | ||
Decrease in receivable from advisor | 4,250 | |||
Increase in investment advisory fee payable | 29,396 | |||
Increase in administration fee payable | 1,602 | |||
Increase in accrued expenses | 21,705 | |||
Net amortization on investments | (168,539 | ) | ||
Unrealized depreciation on investments | 1,050,986 | |||
Net realized gain on investment transactions | (1,526,831 | ) | ||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 2,065,199 | |||
Cash flows provided by (used for) financing activities: | ||||
Net cash provided by reverse repurchase agreements | 356,137 | |||
Dividends and distributions paid to stockholders | (1,821,249 | ) | ||
Net cash used for financing activities | (1,465,112 | ) | ||
Net increase in cash | 600,087 | |||
Cash at beginning of period | — | |||
Cash at end of period | $ | 600,087 | ||
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Interest payments for the six months ended September 30, 2010, totaled $79,513.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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HELIOS STRATEGIC INCOME FUND, INC.
Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2010
Increase (Decrease) in Cash: | ||||
Cash flows provided by (used for) operating activities: | ||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 1,901,614 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided | ||||
Purchases of long-term portfolio investments | (17,915,018 | ) | ||
Proceeds from disposition of long-term portfolio investments | 17,519,116 | |||
Sales of short-term portfolio investments, net | 159,909 | |||
Decrease in interest and dividends receivable | 40,111 | |||
Increase in receivable for investments sold | (218,460 | ) | ||
Decrease in prepaid expenses | 8,345 | |||
Decrease in interest payable for reverse repurchase agreements | (9,149 | ) | ||
Increase in payable for investments purchased | 4,672,733 | |||
Decrease in receivable from advisor | 15,191 | |||
Increase in investment advisory fee payable | 24,701 | |||
Increase in administration fee payable | 1,234 | |||
Increase in accrued expenses | 22,322 | |||
Net amortization on investments | (103,637 | ) | ||
Unrealized depreciation on investments | 552,230 | |||
Net realized gain on investment transactions | (1,031,858 | ) | ||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 5,639,384 | |||
Cash flows provided by (used for) financing activities: | ||||
Net cash provided by reverse repurchase agreements | 296,414 | |||
Dividends and distributions paid to stockholders | (1,423,296 | ) | ||
Net cash used for financing activities | (1,126,882 | ) | ||
Net increase in cash | 4,512,502 | |||
Cash at beginning of period | — | |||
Cash at end of period | $ | 4,512,502 | ||
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Interest payments for the six months ended September 30, 2010, totaled $64,165.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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HELIOS ADVANTAGE INCOME FUND, INC.
Financial Highlights
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2010 (Unaudited) | For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 20094 | 2008*,4 (Unaudited) | 2007*,4 (Unaudited) | 2006*,4 (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 7.50 | $ | 6.20 | $ | 15.55 | $ | 66.45 | $ | 69.75 | $ | 71.85 | ||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.35 | 0.70 | 1.75 | 6.15 | 8.30 | 9.50 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 0.09 | 1.40 | (8.85 | ) | (49.85 | ) | (2.80 | ) | (1.10 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value resulting from operations | 0.44 | 2.10 | (7.10 | ) | (43.70 | ) | 5.50 | 8.40 | ||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (0.36 | ) | (0.70 | ) | (1.20 | ) | (6.55 | ) | (8.50 | ) | (9.30 | ) | ||||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gains | — | — | — | — | — | (1.20 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Return of capital distributions | — | (0.10 | ) | (1.05 | ) | (0.65 | ) | (0.30 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||
Total dividends and distributions paid | (0.36 | ) | (0.80 | ) | (2.25 | ) | (7.20 | ) | (8.80 | ) | (10.50 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 7.58 | $ | 7.50 | $ | 6.20 | $ | 15.55 | $ | 66.45 | $ | 69.75 | ||||||||||||
Market price, end of period | $ | 7.14 | $ | 7.00 | $ | 5.00 | $ | 16.70 | $ | 76.50 | $ | 84.00 | ||||||||||||
Total Investment Return† | 7.47 | %2 | 58.73 | % | (61.80 | )% | (73.61 | )% | 1.53 | % | 23.28 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratios to Average Net Assets/ Supplementary Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 49,533 | $ | 49,017 | $ | 40,676 | $ | 100,299 | $ | 416,999 | $ | 417,229 | ||||||||||||
Gross operating expenses | 1.97 | %1 | 2.22 | % | 2.44 | % | 3.66 | % | 3.23 | % | 2.62 | % | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | 0.34 | %1 | 0.52 | % | 0.03 | % | N/A | 3 | N/A | 3 | N/A | 3 | ||||||||||||
Total expenses | 2.31 | %1 | 2.74 | % | 2.47 | % | 3.66 | % | 3.23 | % | 2.62 | % | ||||||||||||
Net expenses, including fee waivers and reimbursement and excluding interest expense, debt issuance costs and extraordinary expenses | 1.84 | %1 | 1.40 | % | 1.23 | % | 3.49 | % | 3.23 | % | 2.62 | % | ||||||||||||
Net investment income | 9.48 | %1 | 9.97 | % | 19.66 | % | 15.69 | % | 12.14 | % | 13.45 | % | ||||||||||||
Net investment income, excluding the effect of fee waivers and reimbursement | 9.34 | %1 | 9.15 | % | 18.91 | % | 15.52 | % | 12.14 | % | 13.45 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 43 | %2 | 45 | % | 89 | % | 76 | % | 94 | % | 104 | % |
* | By correspondence dated May 27, 2010, the Fund’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, informed the Fund that it’s audit reports dated May 29, 2008, May 21, 2007 and May 22, 2006, on the Fund’s financial statements should no longer be relied upon. Based upon the actions of the Fund’s former independent registered public accounting firm, the financial statements and financial highlights for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 should not be relied upon. |
† | Total investment return is computed based upon the New York Stock Exchange market price of the Fund’s shares and excludes the effect of brokerage commissions. Dividends and distributions are assumed to be reinvested at the prices obtained under the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan. |
1 | Annualized. |
2 | Not annualized. |
3 | Not available. During this period, interest expense was not reported separately from operating expenses. |
4 | The Fund had a 1:5 reverse stock split with ex-dividend and payable dates of August 31, 2009 and September 1, 2009, respectively. Prior year net asset values and per share amounts have been restated to reflect the impact of the reverse stock split. (See Notes to Financial Statements). The net asset value and market price reported at the original dates prior to the reverse stock split were as follows: |
For the Years Ended March 31, | 2009 | 2008 (Unaudited) | 2007 (Unaudited) | 2006 (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value (prior to reverse stock split) | $ | 1.24 | $ | 3.11 | $ | 13.29 | $ | 13.95 | ||||||||
Market Price (prior to reverse stock split) | $ | 1.00 | $ | 3.34 | $ | 15.30 | $ | 16.80 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2010 (Unaudited) | For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 20094 | 2008*,4 (Unaudited) | 2007*,4 (Unaudited) | 2006*,4 (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 7.66 | $ | 6.25 | $ | 15.60 | $ | 65.90 | $ | 69.25 | $ | 75.15 | ||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.35 | 0.72 | 1.95 | 5.80 | 8.80 | 9.90 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 0.09 | 1.49 | (9.05 | ) | (48.90 | ) | (3.35 | ) | (2.90 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value resulting from operations | 0.44 | 2.21 | (7.10 | ) | (43.10 | ) | 5.45 | 7.00 | ||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (0.36 | ) | (0.72 | ) | (1.40 | ) | (6.30 | ) | (8.65 | ) | (9.50 | ) | ||||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gains | — | — | — | — | — | (3.40 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Return of capital distributions | — | (0.08 | ) | (0.85 | ) | (0.90 | ) | (0.15 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||
Total dividends and distributions paid | (0.36 | ) | (0.80 | ) | (2.25 | ) | (7.20 | ) | (8.80 | ) | (12.90 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 7.74 | $ | 7.66 | $ | 6.25 | $ | 15.60 | $ | 65.90 | $ | 69.25 | ||||||||||||
Market price, end of period | $ | 7.33 | $ | 7.19 | $ | 4.95 | $ | 17.55 | $ | 76.00 | $ | 87.55 | ||||||||||||
Total Investment Return† | 7.28 | %2 | 64.29 | % | (64.25 | )% | (72.40 | )% | (3.26 | )% | 24.15 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratios to Average Net Assets/ Supplementary Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 37,451 | $ | 37,040 | $ | 30,190 | $ | 74,539 | $ | 303,259 | $ | 306,699 | ||||||||||||
Gross operating expenses | 2.22 | %1 | 2.28 | % | 2.30 | % | 3.73 | % | 3.47 | % | 2.92 | % | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | 0.32 | %1 | 0.49 | % | 0.04 | % | N/A | 3 | N/A | 3 | N/A | 3 | ||||||||||||
Total expenses | 2.54 | %1 | 2.77 | % | 2.34 | % | 3.73 | % | 3.47 | % | 2.92 | % | ||||||||||||
Net expenses, including fee waivers and reimbursement and excluding interest expense, debt issuance costs and extraordinary expenses | 1.90 | %1 | 1.30 | % | 1.24 | % | 3.56 | % | 3.47 | % | 2.92 | % | ||||||||||||
Net investment income | 9.34 | %1 | 10.10 | % | 22.35 | % | 14.81 | % | 12.89 | % | 13.66 | % | ||||||||||||
Net investment income, excluding the effect of fee waivers and reimbursement | 9.02 | %1 | 9.12 | % | 21.37 | % | 14.64 | % | 12.89 | % | 13.66 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 44 | %2 | 48 | % | 88 | % | 74 | % | 100 | % | 97 | % |
* | By correspondence dated May 27, 2010, the Fund’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, informed the Fund that it’s audit reports dated May 29, 2008, May 21, 2007 and May 22, 2006, on the Fund’s financial statements should no longer be relied upon. Based upon the actions of the Fund’s former independent registered public accounting firm, the financial statements and financial highlights for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 should not be relied upon. |
† | Total investment return is computed based upon the New York Stock Exchange market price of the Fund’s shares and excludes the effect of brokerage commissions. Dividends and distributions are assumed to be reinvested at the prices obtained under the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan. |
1 | Annualized. |
2 | Not annualized. |
3 | Not available. During this period, interest expense was not reported separately from operating expenses. |
4 | The Fund had a 1:5 reverse stock split with ex-dividend and payable dates of August 31, 2009 and September 1, 2009, respectively. Prior year net asset values and per share amounts have been restated to reflect the impact of the reverse stock split. (See Notes to Financial Statements). The net asset value and market price reported at the original dates prior to the reverse stock split were as follows: |
For the Years Ended March 31, | 2009 | 2008 (Unaudited) | 2007 (Unaudited) | 2006 (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value (prior to reverse stock split) | $ | 1.25 | $ | 3.12 | $ | 13.18 | $ | 13.85 | ||||||||
Market Price (prior to reverse stock split) | $ | 0.99 | $ | 3.51 | $ | 15.20 | $ | 17.51 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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HELIOS MULTI-SECTOR HIGH INCOME FUND, INC.
Financial Highlights
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2010 (Unaudited) | For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, | For the Period Ended March 31, 2006*,1,6 (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 20096 | 2008*,6 (Unaudited) | 2007*,6 (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 5.38 | $ | 4.40 | $ | 13.55 | $ | 70.50 | $ | 72.70 | $ | 71.65 | 2 | |||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.25 | 0.50 | 1.50 | 6.40 | 9.05 | 1.05 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 0.07 | 1.01 | (8.35 | ) | (54.35 | ) | (1.80 | ) | 0.70 | |||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value resulting from operations | 0.32 | 1.51 | (6.85 | ) | (47.95 | ) | 7.25 | 1.75 | ||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (0.24 | ) | (0.50 | ) | (1.20 | ) | (7.75 | ) | (8.30 | ) | (0.60 | ) | ||||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gains | — | — | — | (0.35 | ) | (1.15 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||
Return of capital distributions | — | (0.03 | ) | (1.10 | ) | (0.90 | ) | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Total dividends and distributions paid | (0.24 | ) | (0.53 | ) | (2.30 | ) | (9.00 | ) | (9.45 | ) | (0.60 | ) | ||||||||||||
Offering costs charged to additional paid-in capital | — | — | — | — | — | (0.10 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 5.46 | $ | 5.38 | $ | 4.40 | $ | 13.55 | $ | 70.50 | $ | 72.70 | ||||||||||||
Market price, end of period | $ | 5.02 | $ | 5.00 | $ | 3.55 | $ | 16.65 | $ | 78.55 | $ | 79.90 | ||||||||||||
Total Investment Return† | 5.45 | %4 | 58.59 | % | (72.05 | )% | (72.67 | )% | 10.96 | % | 7.38 | %4 | ||||||||||||
Ratios to Average Net Assets/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 41,433 | $ | 40,852 | $ | 33,460 | $ | 98,627 | $ | 468,879 | $ | 453,523 | ||||||||||||
Gross operating expenses | 2.09 | %3 | 2.23 | % | 2.59 | % | 3.71 | % | 2.83 | % | 0.71 | %3 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | 0.34 | %3 | 0.51 | % | 0.06 | % | N/A | 5 | N/A | 5 | N/A | 5 | ||||||||||||
Total expenses | 2.43 | %3 | 2.74 | % | 2.65 | % | 3.71 | % | 2.83 | % | 0.71 | %3 | ||||||||||||
Net expenses, including fee waivers and reimbursement and excluding interest expense, debt issuance costs and extraordinary expenses | 1.87 | %3 | 1.30 | % | 1.20 | % | 3.55 | % | 2.83 | % | 0.71 | %3 | ||||||||||||
Net investment income | 9.50 | %3 | 10.03 | % | 20.53 | % | 15.28 | % | 12.46 | % | 6.72 | %3 | ||||||||||||
Net investment income, excluding the effect of fee waivers and reimbursement | 9.28 | %3 | 9.10 | % | 19.65 | % | 15.11 | % | 12.46 | % | 6.72 | %3 | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 46 | %4 | 49 | % | 75 | % | 68 | % | 85 | % | 131 | %4 |
* | By correspondence dated May 27, 2010, the Fund’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, informed the Fund that it’s audit reports dated May 29, 2008, May 21, 2007 and May 22, 2006, on the Fund’s financial statements should no longer be relied upon. Based upon the actions of the Fund’s former independent registered public accounting firm, the financial statements and financial highlights for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 should not be relied upon. |
† | Total investment return is computed based upon the New York Stock Exchange market price of the Fund’s shares and excludes the effect of brokerage commissions. Dividends and distributions are assumed to be reinvested at the prices obtained under the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan. |
1 | From the commencement of investment operations on January 19, 2006. |
2 | Net of sales load of $3.375 on initial shares issued. |
3 | Annualized. |
4 | Not Annualized. |
5 | Not available. During this period, interest expense was not reported separately from operating expenses. |
6 | The Fund had a 1:5 reverse stock split with ex-dividend and payable dates of August 31, 2009 and September 1, 2009, respectively. Prior year net asset values and per share amounts have been restated to reflect the impact of the reverse stock split (See Notes to Financial Statements). The net asset value and market price reported at the original dates prior to the reverse stock split were as follows: |
For the Years/Period Ended March 31, | 2009 | 2008 (Unaudited) | 2007 (Unaudited) | 2006 (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value (prior to reverse stock split) | $ | 0.88 | $ | 2.71 | $ | 14.10 | $ | 14.54 | ||||||||
Market Price (prior to reverse stock split) | $ | 0.71 | $ | 3.33 | $ | 15.71 | $ | 15.98 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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HELIOS STRATEGIC INCOME FUND, INC.
Financial Highlights
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2010 (Unaudited) | For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 20094 | 2008*,4 (Unaudited) | 2007*,4 (Unaudited) | 2006*,4 (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 5.90 | $ | 5.05 | $ | 14.35 | $ | 64.45 | $ | 67.70 | $ | 71.15 | ||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.24 | 0.51 | 2.20 | 6.00 | 8.15 | 8.90 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 0.08 | 1.00 | (9.10 | ) | (48.90 | ) | (2.60 | ) | (1.00 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value resulting from operations | 0.32 | 1.51 | (6.90 | ) | (42.90 | ) | 5.55 | 7.90 | ||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (0.24 | ) | (0.51 | ) | (1.70 | ) | (6.40 | ) | (8.55 | ) | (9.45 | ) | ||||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gains | — | — | — | — | — | (1.90 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Return of capital distributions | — | (0.15 | ) | (0.70 | ) | (0.80 | ) | (0.25 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||
Total dividends and distributions paid | (0.24 | ) | (0.66 | ) | (2.40 | ) | (7.20 | ) | (8.80 | ) | (11.35 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 5.98 | $ | 5.90 | $ | 5.05 | $ | 14.35 | $ | 64.45 | $ | 67.70 | ||||||||||||
Market price, end of period | $ | 5.48 | $ | 5.46 | $ | 4.10 | $ | 15.90 | $ | 74.05 | $ | 83.50 | ||||||||||||
Total Investment Return† | 4.98 | %2 | 51.23 | % | (65.85 | )% | (74.01 | )% | (1.09 | )% | 22.60 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplementary Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 35,448 | $ | 34,970 | $ | 29,816 | $ | 82,734 | $ | 359,230 | $ | 362,768 | ||||||||||||
Gross operating expenses | 2.22 | %1 | 2.34 | % | 2.24 | % | 3.86 | % | 3.50 | % | 2.94 | % | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | 0.32 | %1 | 0.47 | % | 0.21 | % | N/A | 3 | N/A | 3 | N/A | 3 | ||||||||||||
Total expenses | 2.54 | %1 | 2.81 | % | 2.45 | % | 3.86 | % | 3.50 | % | 2.94 | % | ||||||||||||
Net expenses, including fee waivers and reimbursement and excluding interest expense, debt issuance costs and extraordinary expenses | 1.90 | %1 | 1.30 | % | 1.27 | % | 3.69 | % | 3.50 | % | 2.94 | % | ||||||||||||
Net investment income | 8.18 | %1 | 9.05 | % | 26.85 | % | 15.79 | % | 12.17 | % | 12.80 | % | ||||||||||||
Net investment income, excluding the effect of fee waivers and reimbursement | 7.85 | %1 | 8.02 | % | 25.93 | % | 15.62 | % | 12.17 | % | 12.80 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 39 | %2 | 43 | % | 71 | % | 73 | % | 106 | % | 101 | % |
* | By correspondence dated May 27, 2010, the Fund’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, informed the Fund that it’s audit reports dated May 29, 2008, May 21, 2007 and May 22, 2006, on the Fund’s financial statements should no longer be relied upon. Based upon the actions of the Fund’s former independent registered public accounting firm, the financial statements and financial highlights for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 should not be relied upon. |
† | Total investment return is computed based upon the New York Stock Exchange market price of the Fund’s shares and excludes the effect of brokerage commissions. Dividends and distributions are assumed to be reinvested at the prices obtained under the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan. |
1 | Annualized. |
2 | Not Annualized. |
3 | Not available. During this period, interest expense was not reported separately from operating expenses. |
4 | The Fund had a 1:5 reverse stock split with ex-dividend and payable dates of August 31, 2009 and September 1, 2009, respectively. Prior year net asset values and per share amounts have been restated to reflect the impact of the reverse stock split (See Notes to Financial Statements). The net asset value and market price reported at the original dates prior to the reverse stock split were as follows: |
For the Years Ended March 31, | 2009 | 2008 (Unaudited) | 2007 (Unaudited) | 2006 (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value (prior to reverse stock split) | $ | 1.01 | $ | 2.87 | $ | 12.89 | $ | 13.54 | ||||||||
Market Price (prior to reverse stock split) | $ | 0.82 | $ | 3.18 | $ | 14.81 | $ | 16.70 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
1. Organization
Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc., Helios High Income Fund, Inc., Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. and Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (each a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds” or the “Helios Funds”) were organized as separate Maryland corporations on September 7, 2004, April 16, 2003, November 14, 2005 and January 16, 2004, respectively. Each Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as a diversified, closed-end management investment company with its own investment objective.
Effective July 29, 2008, Brookfield Investment Management Inc. (the “Advisor”), a registered investment advisor and wholly-owned subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management Inc., became the investment advisor to the Funds. Prior to July 29, 2008, Morgan Asset Management, Inc. served as investment advisor to the Funds.
Each Fund’s primary investment objective is to seek a high level of current income with capital growth as a secondary investment objective.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Valuation of Investments: Debt securities, including U.S. government securities, listed corporate bonds, other fixed income and asset-backed securities, and unlisted securities and private placement securities, are generally valued at the latest price furnished by an independent pricing service or a broker-dealer. Short-term debt securities with remaining maturities of sixty days or less are valued at cost with interest accrued or discount accreted to the date of maturity, unless such valuation, in the judgment of the Advisor’s Valuation Committee, does not represent fair market value.
Investments in equity securities listed or traded on any securities exchange or traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at the last quoted price as of the close of business on the valuation date. Equity securities for which no sales were reported for that date are valued at “fair value” as determined in good faith by the Advisor’s Valuation Committee. Investments in open-end registered investment companies, if any, are valued at the net asset value (“NAV”) as reported by those investment companies.
When price quotations for certain securities are not readily available, or if the available quotations are not believed to be reflective of market value by the Advisor, those securities will be valued at “fair value” as determined in good faith by the Advisor’s Valuation Committee using procedures adopted by, and under the supervision of, each Fund’s Board of Directors. There can be no assurance that a Fund could purchase or sell a portfolio security at the price used to calculate a Fund’s NAV.
Fair valuation procedures may be used to value a substantial portion of the assets of the Funds. A Fund may use the fair value of a security to calculate its NAV when, for example, (1) a portfolio security is not traded in a public market or the principal market in which the security trades is closed, (2) trading in a portfolio security is suspended and not resumed prior to the normal market close, (3) a portfolio security is not traded in significant volume for a substantial period, or (4) the Advisor determines that the quotation or price for a portfolio security provided by a broker-dealer or independent pricing service is inaccurate.
The “fair value” of securities may be difficult to determine and thus judgment plays a greater role in the valuation process. The fair valuation methodology may include or consider the following guidelines, as appropriate: (1) evaluation of all relevant factors, including but not limited to, pricing history, current market level, supply and demand of the respective security; (2) comparison to the values and current pricing of securities that have
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September 30, 2010
comparable characteristics; (3) knowledge of historical market information with respect to the security; (4) other factors relevant to the security which would include, but not be limited to, duration, yield, fundamental analytical data, the Treasury yield curve, and credit quality.
The values assigned to fair valued investments are based on available information and do not necessarily represent amounts that might ultimately be realized, since such amounts depend on future developments inherent in long-term investments. Changes in the fair valuation of portfolio securities may be less frequent and of greater magnitude than changes in the price of portfolio securities valued at their last sale price, by an independent pricing service, or based on market quotations. Imprecision in estimating fair value can also impact the amount of unrealized appreciation or depreciation recorded for a particular portfolio security and differences in the assumptions used could result in a different determination of fair value, and those differences could be material.
The Funds adopted updated provisions surrounding fair value measurements and disclosures effective June 30, 2010. This update applies to the Funds’ disclosures about transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The Funds have established methods of fair value measurements in accordance with GAAP. Fair value denotes the price that a Fund would receive upon selling an investment in a timely transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market of the investment. A three-tier hierarchy has been established to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk, for example, the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique used to measure fair value including such a pricing model and/or the risk inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad levels listed below.
• | Level 1 - | quoted prices in active markets for identical investments | ||
• | Level 2 - | quoted prices in markets that are not active or other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.) | ||
• | Level 3 - | significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) |
The inputs or methodology used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of September 30, 2010 in valuing the Funds’ investments carried at fair value:
Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. | ||||||||||||||||
Valuation Inputs | Investment Grade Corporate Bonds | High Yield Corporate Bonds | Common Stocks | Total | ||||||||||||
Level 1 — Quoted Prices | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 661,204 | $ | 661,204 | ||||||||
Level 2 — Quoted Prices in Inactive Markets or Other Significant Observable Inputs | 2,136,183 | 41,853,279 | — | 43,989,462 | ||||||||||||
Level 3 — Significant Unobservable Inputs | — | 19,575,397 | — | 19,575,397 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 2,136,183 | $ | 61,428,676 | $ | 661,204 | $ | 64,226,063 | ||||||||
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September 30, 2010
For the three month period ended September 30, 2010, there was no significant security transfer activity between Level 1 and Level 2.
Helios High Income Fund, Inc. | ||||||||||||||||
Valuation Inputs | Investment Grade Corporate Bonds | High Yield Corporate Bonds | Common Stocks | Total | ||||||||||||
Level 1 — Quoted Prices | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 491,772 | $ | 491,772 | ||||||||
Level 2 — Quoted Prices in Inactive Markets or | 1,209,688 | 31,954,085 | — | 33,163,773 | ||||||||||||
Level 3 — Significant Unobservable Inputs | — | 14,808,373 | — | 14,808,373 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,209,688 | $ | 46,762,458 | $ | 491,772 | $ | 48,463,918 | ||||||||
For the three month period ended September 30, 2010, there was no significant security transfer activity between Level 1 and Level 2.
Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. | ||||||||||||||||
Valuation Inputs | Investment Grade Corporate Bonds | High Yield Corporate Bonds | Common Stocks | Total | ||||||||||||
Level 1 — Quoted Prices | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 548,241 | $ | 548,241 | ||||||||
Level 2 — Quoted Prices in Inactive Markets or | 987,500 | 36,944,011 | — | 37,931,511 | ||||||||||||
Level 3 — Significant Unobservable Inputs | — | 16,099,583 | — | 16,099,583 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 987,500 | $ | 53,043,594 | $ | 548,241 | $ | 54,579,335 | ||||||||
For the three month period ended September 30, 2010, there was no significant security transfer activity between Level 1 and Level 2.
Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Valuation Inputs | Commercial Mortgage- Backed Securities | Investment Grade Corporate Bonds | High Yield Corporate Bonds | Common Stocks | Total | |||||||||||||||
Level 1 — Quoted Prices | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 860,131 | $ | 860,131 | ||||||||||
Level 2 — Quoted Prices in Inactive Markets or | — | 9,802,672 | 19,299,261 | — | 29,101,933 | |||||||||||||||
Level 3 — Significant Unobservable Inputs | 4,903,927 | — | 11,249,129 | — | 16,153,056 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 4,903,927 | $ | 9,802,672 | $ | 30,548,390 | $ | 860,131 | $ | 46,115,120 | ||||||||||
For the three month period ended September 30, 2010, there was no significant security transfer activity between Level 1 and Level 2.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
The following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:
Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. | ||||
Investments in Securities | High Yield Corporate Bonds | |||
Balance as of March 31, 2010 | $ | 18,569,635 | ||
Accrued Discounts | 80,363 | |||
Realized Gain | 220,197 | |||
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | (588,904 | ) | ||
Net Purchases (Sales) | 661,281 | |||
Transfers into Level 3 | 1,859,325 | |||
Transfers out of Level 3 | (1,226,500 | ) | ||
Balance as of September 30, 2010 | $ | 19,575,397 | ||
Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at reporting date | $ | (256,820 | ) | |
Helios High Income Fund, Inc. | ||||
Investments in Securities | High Yield Corporate Bonds | |||
Balance as of March 31, 2010 | $ | 13,882,594 | ||
Accrued Discounts | 65,314 | |||
Realized Gain | 198,788 | |||
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | (476,099 | ) | ||
Net Purchases (Sales) | 1,077,651 | |||
Transfers into Level 3 | 1,018,875 | |||
Transfers out of Level 3 | (958,750 | ) | ||
Balance as of September 30, 2010 | $ | 14,808,373 | ||
Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at reporting date | $ | (174,563 | ) | |
Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. | ||||
Investments in Securities | High Yield Corporate Bonds | |||
Balance as of March 31, 2010 | $ | 14,519,190 | ||
Accrued Discounts | 72,943 | |||
Realized Gain | 184,673 | |||
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | (575,701 | ) | ||
Net Purchases (Sales) | 1,775,040 | |||
Transfers into Level 3 | 1,129,688 | |||
Transfers out of Level 3 | (1,006,250 | ) | ||
Balance as of September 30, 2010 | $ | 16,099,583 | ||
Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at reporting date | $ | (255,981 | ) | |
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Investments in Securities | Commercial Mortgage- Backed Securities | High Yield Corporate Bonds | Total | |||||||||
Balance as of March 31, 2010 | $ | — | $ | 11,418,579 | $ | 11,418,579 | ||||||
Accrued Discounts | — | 61,987 | 61,987 | |||||||||
Realized Gain | — | 154,000 | 154,000 | |||||||||
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | — | (396,038 | ) | (396,038 | ) | |||||||
Net Purchases (Sales) | 4,903,927 | 652,856 | 5,556,783 | |||||||||
Transfers into Level 3 | — | 839,375 | 839,375 | |||||||||
Transfers out of Level 3 | — | (1,481,630 | ) | (1,481,630 | ) | |||||||
Balance as of September 30, 2010 | $ | 4,903,927 | $ | 11,249,129 | $ | 16,153,056 | ||||||
Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at | $ | — | $ | (247,222 | ) | $ | (247,222 | ) | ||||
Investment Transactions and Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are calculated on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Discounts and premiums on securities are accreted and amortized, respectively on a daily basis, using the effective yield to maturity method adjusted based on management’s assessment of the collectability of such interest. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Taxes: Each Fund intends to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its stockholders. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is required. Each Fund may incur an excise tax to the extent it has not distributed all of its taxable income on a calendar year basis.
GAAP provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. An evaluation of tax positions taken in the course of preparing the Funds’ tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the taxing authority is required. Tax benefits of positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be booked as a tax expense in the current year and recognized as: a liability for unrecognized tax benefits; a reduction of an income tax refund receivable; a reduction of a deferred tax asset; an increase in deferred tax liability; or a combination thereof. As of September 30, 2010, the Funds have determined that there are no uncertain tax positions or tax liabilities required to be accrued.
The Funds have reviewed all taxable years that are open for examination (i.e., not barred by the applicable statute of limitations) by taxing authorities of all major jurisdictions, including the Internal Revenue Service. As of September 30, 2010, open taxable years consisted of the taxable years ended March 31, 2007 through March 31, 2010. No examination of any of the Funds’ tax returns is currently in progress.
Expenses: Expenses directly attributable to a Fund are charged directly to that Fund, while expenses which are attributable to more than one Fund are allocated among the respective Funds based upon relative net assets.
Dividends and Distributions: Each Fund declares and pays dividends monthly from net investment income. To the extent that these distributions exceed net investment income, they may be classified as return of capital. Each Fund also pays distributions at least annually from its net realized capital gains, if any. Dividends and distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date. All common shares have equal dividend and other distribution rights. A notice disclosing the source(s) of a distribution will be provided if payment is made from any source other than net investment income. Any such notice would be provided only for informational purposes in order to comply with the requirements of Section 19(a) of the 1940 Act and not for tax reporting purposes. The tax composition of each Fund’s distributions for each calendar year is reported on IRS Form 1099-DIV.
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Dividends from net investment income and distributions from realized gains from investment transactions have been determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations and may differ from net investment income and realized gains recorded by each Fund for financial reporting purposes. These differences which could be temporary or permanent in nature may result in reclassification of distributions; however, net investment income, net realized gains and losses and net assets are not affected.
When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Funds may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Funds record when-issued securities on the trade date and maintain security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.
Cash Flow Information: Each Fund invests in securities and distributes dividends and distributions which are paid in cash or are reinvested at the discretion of stockholders. These activities are reported in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets. Additional information on cash receipts and cash payments is presented in the Statement of Cash Flows. Cash, as used in the Statement of Cash Flows, is the amount reported as “Cash” in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, and does not include short-term investments.
Accounting practices that do not affect reporting activities on a cash basis include carrying investments at value and accreting discounts and amortizing premiums on debt obligations.
3. Risks of Investing in Asset-Backed Securities and Below-Investment Grade Securities
The value of asset-backed securities may be affected by, among other factors, changes in: interest rates, the market’s assessment of the quality of the underlying assets, the creditworthiness of the servicer for the underlying assets, information concerning the originator of the underlying assets, or the creditworthiness or rating of the entities that provide any supporting letters of credit, surety bonds, derivative instruments, or other credit enhancement. The value of asset-backed securities also will be affected by the exhaustion, termination or expiration of any credit enhancement.
The Funds have investments in below-investment grade debt securities. Below-investment grade securities involve a higher degree of credit risk than investment grade debt securities. In the event of an unanticipated default, the Funds would experience a reduction in their income, a decline in the market value of the securities so affected and a decline in the NAV of their shares. During an economic downturn or period of rising interest rates, highly leveraged and other below-investment grade issuers frequently experience financial stress that could adversely affect their ability to service principal and interest payment obligations, to meet projected business goals and to obtain additional financing. The market prices of below-investment grade debt securities generally are less sensitive to interest rate changes than higher-rated investments but are more sensitive to adverse economic or political changes or individual developments specific to the issuer than higher-rated investments. Periods of economic or political uncertainty and change can be expected to result in significant volatility of prices for these securities. Rating services consider these securities to be speculative in nature.
Below-investment grade securities may be subject to market conditions, events of default or other circumstances which cause them to be considered “distressed securities.” Distressed securities frequently do not produce income while they are outstanding. The Funds may be required to bear certain extraordinary expenses in order to protect and recover their investments in certain distressed securities. Therefore, to the extent the Funds seek capital growth through investment in such securities, the Funds’ ability to achieve current income for its stockholders may be diminished. The Funds also are subject to significant uncertainty as to when and in what manner and for what value the obligations evidenced by distressed securities will eventually be satisfied (e.g., through a liquidation of the obligor’s assets, an exchange offer or plan of reorganization involving the securities or a payment of some amount in satisfaction of the obligation). In addition, even if an exchange offer is made or a plan of reorganization is adopted with respect to distressed securities held by the Funds, there can be no
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assurance that the securities or other assets received by the Funds in connection with such exchange offer or plan of reorganization will not have a lower value or income potential than may have been anticipated when the investment was made. Moreover, any securities received by the Funds upon completion of an exchange offer or plan of reorganization may be restricted as to resale. As a result of the Funds’ participation in negotiations with respect to any exchange offer or plan of reorganization with respect to an issuer of such securities, the Funds may be restricted from disposing of distressed securities.
4. Investment Advisory Agreements and Affiliated Transactions
Each Fund has entered into a separate Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Advisory Agreements”) with the Advisor under which the Advisor is responsible for the management of each Fund’s portfolio and provides the necessary personnel, facilities, equipment and certain other services necessary to the operations of each Fund. The Advisory Agreements provide, among other things, that the Advisor will bear all expenses of its employees and overhead incurred in connection with the performance of its duties under the Advisory Agreements, and will pay all salaries of the Funds’ directors and officers who are affiliated persons (as such term is defined in the 1940 Act) of the Advisor. The Advisory Agreements provide that each Fund shall pay the Advisor a monthly fee for its services at an annual rate of 0.65% of each Fund’s average daily total assets minus liabilities (other than aggregate indebtedness entered into for purposes of leverage).
Each Fund entered into a separate expense limitation agreement (the “Expense Limitation Agreements”) under which the Advisor contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse each Fund for its expenses to the extent necessary to ensure each Fund’s annual operating expenses (excluding brokerage, interest expenses and taxes, and acquired fund fees and expenses) do not exceed 1.30% of average annual net assets of each Fund. The Expense Limitation Agreements terminated effective July 29, 2010. Pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreements, the Advisor retains its right to receive reimbursement of any payments made by it, or to recoup any fees waived by it during the prior three fiscal years, provided that after giving effect to such repayment or recoupment, such adjusted total annual operating expenses (expressed as a percentage of average net assets) for each Fund would not exceed the percentage limitations listed above.
The amount of investment advisory fees waived and expenses reimbursed available to be recouped and the year of expiration for each Fund are listed in the table below:
Fund | March 31, 2012 | March 31, 2013 | March 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. | $ | 314,001 | $ | 374,959 | $ | 32,427 | ||||||
Helios High Income Fund, Inc. | 283,797 | 337,154 | 58,511 | |||||||||
Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. | 337,309 | 353,979 | 44,492 | |||||||||
Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. | 304,331 | 341,483 | 57,099 |
During the six months ended September 30, 2010, the Advisor earned the following in investment advisory fees under the Advisory Agreements. Further, under the Expense Limitation Agreements, the Advisor was required to waive its investment advisory fees and/or reimburse the following costs to the Funds:
Fund | Investment Advisory Fees | Waiver and/or Expense | ||||||
Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. | $ | 210,892 | $ | (32,427 | ) | |||
Helios High Income Fund, Inc. | 157,537 | (58,511 | ) | |||||
Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. | 176,394 | (44,492 | ) | |||||
Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. | 148,534 | (57,099 | ) | |||||
$ | 693,357 | $ | (192,529 | ) | ||||
The Funds have entered into an Administration Agreement with the Advisor. The Advisor entered into a sub-administration agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Sub-Administrator”). The Advisor
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and Sub-Administrator perform administrative services necessary for the operation of the Funds, including maintaining certain books and records of the Funds and preparing reports and other documents required by federal, state, and other applicable laws and regulations, and providing the Funds with administrative office facilities. For these services, each Fund pays to the Advisor a monthly fee at an annual rate of 0.15% of each Fund’s average daily total assets minus liabilities (other than the aggregate indebtedness entered into for purposes of leverage). The Advisor is responsible for any fees due the Sub-Administrator.
During the six months ended September 30, 2010, the Advisor earned the following in Administration fees:
Fund | Administration Fee | |||
Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. | $ | 48,667 | ||
Helios High Income Fund, Inc. | 36,355 | |||
Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. | 40,706 | |||
Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. | 34,277 | |||
$ | 160,005 | |||
Certain officers and/or directors of the Funds are officers and/or directors of the Advisor.
5. Purchases and Sales of Investments
Purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term securities and U.S. Government securities, for the six months ended September 30, 2010 were as follows:
Fund | Purchases | Sales | ||||||
Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. | $ | 27,211,450 | $ | 29,558,262 | ||||
Helios High Income Fund, Inc. | 20,529,469 | 20,532,462 | ||||||
Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. | 24,195,376 | 24,039,460 | ||||||
Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. | 17,915,018 | 17,486,130 |
For the six months ended September 30, 2010 there were no transactions in U.S. Government securities.
6. Borrowings
Reverse Repurchase Agreements: The Funds may enter into reverse repurchase agreements. Under a reverse repurchase agreement, the Funds sell securities and agree to repurchase them at a mutually agreed upon date and price. Under the 1940 Act, reverse repurchase agreements will be regarded as a form of borrowing by each Fund unless, at the time it enters into a reverse repurchase agreement, it establishes and maintains a segregated account with its custodian containing securities from its portfolio having a value not less than the repurchase price (including accrued interest). Each Fund has established and maintained such an account for each of its reverse repurchase agreements.
Reverse repurchase agreements involve the risk that the market value of the securities retained in lieu of sale by the Funds may decline below the price of the securities a Fund has sold but is obligated to repurchase. In the event the buyer of securities under a reverse repurchase agreement files for bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, such buyer or its Trustee or receiver may receive an extension of time to determine whether to enforce the Funds’ obligation to repurchase the securities, and the Funds’ use of the proceeds of the reverse repurchase agreement may effectively be restricted pending such decision. Also, the Funds would bear the risk of loss to the extent that the proceeds of the reverse repurchase agreements are less than the value of the securities subject to such agreements.
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At September 30, 2010, Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. had the following reverse repurchase agreements outstanding:
Face Value | Description | Maturity Amount | ||||||
$2,764,690 | Barclays, 1.00%, dated 09/15/10, maturity date 11/16/10 | $ | 2,769,452 | |||||
521,741 | Barclays, 1.00%, dated 09/16/10, maturity date 11/17/10 | 522,639 | ||||||
461,384 | Barclays, 1.00%, dated 09/20/10, maturity date 11/18/10 | 462,140 | ||||||
1,083,250 | JP Morgan Chase, 0.95%, dated 09/15/10, maturity date 11/16/10 | 1,085,022 | ||||||
5,550,894 | JP Morgan Chase, 0.95%, dated 09/16/10, maturity date 11/17/10 | 5,559,976 | ||||||
5,490,700 | JP Morgan Chase, 0.95%, dated 09/20/10, maturity date 11/18/10 | 5,499,249 | ||||||
35,350 | JP Morgan Chase, 0.95%, dated 09/24/10, maturity date 11/17/10 | 35,400 | ||||||
107,625 | JP Morgan Chase, 0.95%, dated 09/24/10, maturity date 11/18/10 | 107,781 | ||||||
$16,015,634 | Maturity Amount, Including Interest Payable | $ | 16,041,659 | |||||
Market Value of Assets Sold Under Agreements | $ | 21,874,663 | ||||||
Weighted Average Interest Rate | 0.97 | % | ||||||
At September 30, 2010, Helios High Income Fund, Inc. had the following reverse repurchase agreements outstanding:
Face Value | Description | Maturity Amount | ||||||
$2,373,763 | Barclays, 1.00%, dated 09/15/10, maturity date 11/16/10 | $ | 2,377,851 | |||||
385,634 | Barclays, 1.00%, dated 09/16/10, maturity date 11/17/10 | 386,299 | ||||||
419,440 | Barclays, 1.00%, dated 09/20/10, maturity date 11/18/10 | 420,127 | ||||||
1,087,292 | JP Morgan Chase, 0.95%, dated 09/15/10, maturity date 11/16/10 | 1,089,071 | ||||||
3,952,719 | JP Morgan Chase, 0.95%, dated 09/16/10, maturity date 11/17/10 | 3,959,187 | ||||||
3,736,569 | JP Morgan Chase, 0.95%, dated 09/20/10, maturity date 11/18/10 | 3,742,386 | ||||||
490,044 | JP Morgan Chase, 0.95%, dated 09/24/10, maturity date 11/17/10 | 490,742 | ||||||
$12,445,461 | Maturity Amount, Including Interest Payable | $ | 12,465,663 | |||||
Market Value of Assets Sold Under Agreements | $ | 17,026,400 | ||||||
Weighted Average Interest Rate | 0.96 | % | ||||||
At September 30, 2010, Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. had the following reverse repurchase agreements outstanding:
Face Value | Description | Maturity Amount | ||||||
$423,500 | Barclays, 1.00%, dated 09/01/10, maturity date 11/16/10 | $ | 424,394 | |||||
2,793,825 | Barclays, 1.00%, dated 09/15/10, maturity date 11/16/10 | 2,798,637 | ||||||
431,003 | Barclays, 1.00%, dated 09/16/10, maturity date 11/17/10 | 431,745 | ||||||
566,244 | Barclays, 1.00%, dated 09/20/10, maturity date 11/18/10 | 567,172 | ||||||
1,108,922 | JP Morgan Chase, 0.95%, dated 09/15/10, maturity date 11/16/10 | 1,110,737 | ||||||
4,836,275 | JP Morgan Chase, 0.95%, dated 09/16/10, maturity date 11/17/10 | 4,844,188 | ||||||
4,015,263 | JP Morgan Chase, 0.95%, dated 09/20/10, maturity date 11/18/10 | 4,021,514 | ||||||
612,325 | JP Morgan Chase, 0.95%, dated 09/24/10, maturity date 11/17/10 | 613,197 | ||||||
$14,787,357 | Maturity Amount, Including Interest Payable | $ | 14,811,584 | |||||
Market Value of Assets Sold Under Agreements | $ | 20,128,872 | ||||||
Weighted Average Interest Rate | 0.96 | % | ||||||
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At September 30, 2010, Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. had the following reverse repurchase agreements outstanding:
Face Value | Description | Maturity Amount | ||||||
$1,965,603 | Barclays, 1.00%, dated 09/15/10, maturity date 11/16/10 | $ | 1,968,988 | |||||
362,950 | Barclays, 1.00%, dated 09/16/10, maturity date 11/17/10 | 363,575 | ||||||
398,468 | Barclays, 1.00%, dated 09/20/10, maturity date 11/18/10 | 399,121 | ||||||
364,000 | JP Morgan Chase, 0.95%, dated 09/15/10, maturity date 11/16/10 | 364,596 | ||||||
4,393,113 | JP Morgan Chase, 0.95%, dated 09/16/10, maturity date 11/17/10 | 4,400,300 | ||||||
1,911,687 | JP Morgan Chase, 0.95%, dated 09/20/10, maturity date 11/18/10 | 1,914,664 | ||||||
861,120 | JP Morgan Chase, 0.95%, dated 09/23/10, maturity date 11/18/10 | 862,370 | ||||||
704,375 | JP Morgan Chase, 0.95%, dated 09/24/10, maturity date 11/17/10 | 705,379 | ||||||
903,000 | JP Morgan Chase, 0.95%, dated 09/29/10, maturity date 11/18/10 | 904,168 | ||||||
$11,864,316 | Maturity Amount, Including Interest Payable | $ | 11,883,161 | |||||
Market Value of Assets Sold Under Agreements | $ | 15,948,069 | ||||||
Weighted Average Interest Rate | 0.96 | % | ||||||
The average daily balances of reverse repurchase agreements outstanding during the six months ended September 30, 2010, were approximately $16,922,863, $12,151,492, $14,193,531 and $11,096,165 at a weighted average interest rate of 0.97%, 0.98%, 0.98% and 0.99% for Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc., Helios High Income Fund, Inc., Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc., and Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc., respectively.
The maximum amount of reverse repurchase agreements outstanding at any time during the six months ended September 30, 2010, was $20,743,565, $14,338,295, $16,563,552 and $12,352,342, which was 29.94%, 28.16%, 29.05% and 26.21% of total assets for Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc., Helios High Income Fund, Inc., Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc., and Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc., respectively.
7. Reverse Stock Split
Effective September 1, 2009, each Fund effected a 1 for 5 reverse stock split for its respective shares. All share transactions in capital stock and per share data prior to September 1, 2009, have been restated to give effect to the reverse stock split. The reverse stock split had no impact on the overall value of a stockholder’s investment in each Fund.
8. Capital Stock
Each Fund is authorized to issue 1,000,000,000 shares of capital stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share. The Funds’ Boards of Directors are authorized to classify and reclassify any unissued shares of capital stock from time to time by setting or changing the preferences, conversion or other rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to dividends or terms and conditions of redemption of such shares by the Funds. The common shares have no preemptive, conversion, exchange or redemption rights. All common shares have equal voting, dividend, distribution and liquidation rights. The common shares, when issued, will be fully paid and non-assessable. Common stockholders are entitled to one vote per share and all voting rights for the election of directors are non-cumulative. The Funds have no present intentions of offering additional shares, except as described in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan on page 70.
9. Federal Income Tax Information
Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
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The tax character of the distributions for the six months ended September 30, 2010 is expected to be from ordinary income but will be determined at the end of the Funds’ current fiscal year.
The tax character of distributions paid for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010 were as follows:
Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. | Helios High Income Fund, Inc. | Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. | Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. | |||||||||||||
Ordinary income(1) | $ | 4,573,251 | $ | 3,466,134 | $ | 3,803,558 | $ | 2,973,090 | ||||||||
Return of capital | 623,304 | 378,712 | 217,600 | 903,507 | ||||||||||||
Total distributions | $ | 5,196,555 | $ | 3,844,846 | $ | 4,021,158 | $ | 3,876,597 | ||||||||
(1) | For tax purposes, short-term capital gain distributions are considered ordinary income distributions. |
At March 31, 2010, each Fund’s most recently completed tax year-end, the components of net assets (excluding paid-in capital) on a tax basis were as follows:
Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. | Helios High Income Fund, Inc. | Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. | Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. | |||||||||||||
Capital loss carryforward(1) | $ | (410,121,450 | ) | $ | (304,731,521 | ) | $ | (456,420,567 | ) | $ | (369,469,108 | ) | ||||
Unrealized appreciation | 3,478,479 | 3,614,441 | 3,438,445 | 2,136,610 | ||||||||||||
$ | (406,642,971 | ) | $ | (301,117,080 | ) | $ | (452,982,122 | ) | $ | (367,332,498 | ) | |||||
(1) | To the extent future capital gains are offset by capital loss carryforwards, such gains will not be distributed. |
As of March 31, 2010, the Funds’ capital loss carryforwards were as follows:
Fund | Expiring in 2014 | Expiring in 2015 | Expiring in 2016 | Expiring in 2017 | Expiring in 2018 | |||||||||||||||
Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 63,416,568 | $ | 175,931,140 | $ | 170,773,742 | ||||||||||
Helios High Income Fund, Inc. | — | — | 47,702,451 | 130,227,458 | 126,801,612 | |||||||||||||||
Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. | — | — | 67,821,037 | 205,725,325 | 182,874,205 | |||||||||||||||
Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. | 5,339,876 | 193,592 | 59,889,208 | 152,878,553 | 151,167,879 |
Federal Income Tax Basis: The federal income tax basis of the Funds’ investments at September 30, 2010 was as follows:
Fund | Cost of Investments | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | Net Unrealized Appreciation | ||||||||||||
Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. | $ | 62,068,565 | $ | 4,384,866 | $ | (2,227,368 | ) | $ | 2,157,498 | |||||||
Helios High Income Fund, Inc. | 45,706,327 | 3,297,807 | (540,216 | ) | 2,757,591 | |||||||||||
Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc | 52,165,967 | 3,790,976 | (1,377,608 | ) | 2,413,368 | |||||||||||
Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. | 44,530,740 | 3,424,121 | (1,839,741 | ) | 1,584,380 |
Capital Account Reclassifications: Because federal income tax regulations differ in certain respects from GAAP, income and capital gain distributions, if any, determined in accordance with tax regulations may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments for wash sales, and return of capital. Permanent book and tax differences, if any, relating to stockholder distributions will result in reclassifications to paid-in-capital or to undistributed capital gains. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or NAV per share. There were no reclassifications required as of March 31, 2010.
10. Indemnification
Under each Fund’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to each Fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with their vendors and others that provide for indemnification. The Funds’ maximum
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exposure under these arrangements is unknown, since this would involve the resolution of certain claims, as well as future claims that may be made, against the Funds. Thus, an estimate of the financial impact, if any, of these arrangements cannot be made at this time.
11. New Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-06 “Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements.” ASU No. 2010-06 clarifies existing disclosures and requires additional disclosures regarding fair value measurements. Effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, entities will need to disclose information about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements of Level 3 securities on a gross basis, rather than as a net number as currently required. Management is currently evaluating the impact ASU No. 2010-06 will have on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures.
12. Pending Litigation
Beginning in late 2007, lawsuits were filed in state and federal courts in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Mississippi, Louisiana, New York and Texas relating to certain fixed income funds managed by the Advisor, including the Funds. Certain of the cases were filed as putative class actions on behalf of investors who purchased shares of the Funds from December 2004 through February 2008 and other cases were filed as actions on behalf of one or more individuals or trusts. The complaints name various entities and individuals as defendants including, among others, the Funds, the former advisor, Morgan Asset Management, Inc. (“MAM”), Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc. (“Morgan Keegan”), Regions Financial Corporation and several affiliates (“Regions”), certain former directors and former officers of the Funds and the Funds’ former portfolio managers. The complaints generally allege that the defendants misrepresented or failed to disclose material facts relating to portfolio composition, fair valuation, liquidity and risk in Fund registration statements and other documents. The plaintiffs seek damages in amounts to be determined at trial and reasonable costs and, in some cases, attorneys’ fees. Each of the cases is at a preliminary stage. An answer was filed in a state court case, Burke v. Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. pending in the circuit court of Jefferson County, Alabama, on behalf of Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. and Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. Other than the Burke case and the motions to dismiss filed in the derivative action discussed below, no responses to the complaints have been filed in the actions pending against the Funds, and no classes have been certified in any of the putative class actions filed against the Funds.
On March 13, 2008, a derivative action was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee seeking damages on behalf of Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. against MAM and certain former directors of the Fund. The complaint in this action alleged, among other things, that defendants MAM and certain former directors of the Fund breached their fiduciary duties and mismanaged the Fund in connection with portfolio composition, fair valuation, liquidity, risk management and disclosure. The complaint sought damages in an amount to be determined at trial and reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees. Motions to dismiss the complaint were filed by the respective defendants. The Board of the Fund is currently undertaking an investigation of the underlying allegations in the complaint to determine whether pursuit of such claims is in the best interest of the Fund. The Fund moved to dismiss the action without prejudice, or alternatively, to stay the action pending the completion of the Board’s investigation of the underlying allegations and its determination as to proceeding on behalf of the Fund. On March 10, 2010, the court granted the defendants’ motions to dismiss and dismissed the action without prejudice to the Fund’s right to seek remuneration for any perceived wrongs on the completion of its Board’s investigation.
Subsequently, on March 18, 2010, four derivative actions were filed on behalf of each of the Funds. The complaints in these actions allege, among other things, that defendants MAM, and certain former officers and directors of the Funds breached their fiduciary duties and mismanaged the Funds in connection with portfolio composition, fair valuation, liquidity, risk management and disclosure. The complaints seek equitable relief,
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damages in an amount to be determined at trial and reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees. The proceedings are at a preliminary stage and no responses to the complaints have been filed by the respective defendants. Plaintiffs have filed an unopposed motion for consolidation of these actions. Should the Court grant such motion, a consolidated amended complaint will be filed. The Boards of the Funds are currently undertaking an investigation of the underlying allegations in the complaints to determine whether pursuit of such claims is in the best interest of the Funds.
Claims substantially similar to those described above have been made in lawsuits filed in the United States Federal and state courts concerning certain open-end funds formerly managed by the Advisor. Motions to dismiss the open-end derivative and open-end class actions were filed by the respective defendants. The open-end fund defendants moved to dismiss the open-end derivative action without prejudice, or alternatively, to stay such action pending the completion of the Board investigation described above. On September 24, 2010, the Court denied defendants’ motions to dismiss but granted a stay of the action pending receipt by October 25, 2010 of a report by the Board regarding the status of its investigation; on October 22, 2010, the Board filed a status report, and requested that the stay be extended until November 30, 2010, by which the Board expects to file an additional report. The open-end fund defendants separately moved to dismiss the open-end class actions for failure to state a claim. On September 30, 2010, the Court issued an order granting in part and denying in part defendants’ motions to dismiss. Defendants’ time to answer the surviving claims was extended until November 30, 2010.
On September 23, 2008, most of the cases pending in federal court in the Western District of Tennessee in which the Funds are defendants, and other cases pending in that court involving the same or similar claims against other defendants, were consolidated into a single proceeding encaptioned In re Regions Morgan Keegan Closed End Fund Litigation.
On February 12, 2009, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (“Judicial Panel”) issued an order transferring related actions pending in other federal courts to the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee and directing that the transferred cases be coordinated or consolidated with the above-described actions relating to the Funds (the “MDL proceeding”).
On June 18 and June 23, 2010, respectively, two actions were filed in the Northern District of Alabama against Morgan Keegan, MK Holding, Inc., the Funds, and certain other defendants. These complaints generally allege that the defendants misrepresented or failed to disclose material facts relating to portfolio composition, fair valuation, liquidity and risk in Fund prospectuses and registration statements. The plaintiffs seek damages in amounts to be determined at trial and attorneys’ fees. On July 28, 2010, joint motions were filed by plaintiffs, Morgan Keegan and MK Holding, Inc. in these proceedings for temporary stays pending transfer to the Western District of Tennessee for consolidated or coordinated pretrial proceedings as part of the MDL proceeding.
On July 12, 2010, a putative class action was filed in the Western District of Tennessee against MAM, Morgan Keegan, Regions, MK Holding, Inc., the Funds, and certain other defendants. The action purports to assert claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), on behalf of all ERISA plans for which Regions Bank serves or served as trustee, custodian or agent that owned or held shares of certain investment funds, which are subject of the multidistrict litigation discussed above. The Funds, together with certain open-end funds formerly managed by the Advisor, are sued as Nonfiduciary Parties in Interest, and are alleged to be liable, and subject to equitable remedies, for allegedly knowingly participating in breaches of ERISA fiduciary duties by other defendants, or wrongfully obtaining or receiving assets from the Regions ERISA Trusts. Plaintiffs also allege that the Funds are liable for the conduct of certain other defendants who allegedly acted as agents of the Funds. The action seeks equitable remedies, including a constructive trust and/or restitution of assets allegedly wrongfully obtained or received, as well as fees, profits, bonuses, dividends or other remuneration, together with damages in an amount to be determined at trial and reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees. On September 9, 2010, the non-Fund defendants filed a motion to consolidate this action with other ERISA cases in which the Funds are not named as defendants. The Court has not ruled on this motion.
No estimate of the effect, if any, of these lawsuits on the Funds can be made at this time.
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13. Subsequent Events
GAAP requires recognition in the financial statements of the effects of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. For non-recognized subsequent events that must be disclosed to keep the financial statements from being misleading, the Funds’ are required to disclose the nature of the event as well as an estimate of their financial effect, or a statement that such an estimate cannot be made.
Dividends: The Funds’ Boards of Directors declared the following monthly dividends:
Fund | Dividend Per Share | Record Date | Payable Date | |||||||||
Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. | $ | 0.06 | October 22, 2010 | October 28, 2010 | ||||||||
Helios High Income Fund, Inc. | $ | 0.06 | October 22, 2010 | October 28, 2010 | ||||||||
Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. | $ | 0.04 | October 22, 2010 | October 28, 2010 | ||||||||
Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. | $ | 0.04 | October 22, 2010 | October 28, 2010 | ||||||||
Fund | Dividend Per Share | Record Date | Payable Date | |||||||||
Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. | $ | 0.06 | November 19, 2010 | November 24, 2010 | ||||||||
Helios High Income Fund, Inc. | $ | 0.06 | November 19, 2010 | November 24, 2010 | ||||||||
Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. | $ | 0.04 | November 19, 2010 | November 24, 2010 | ||||||||
Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. | $ | 0.04 | November 19, 2010 | November 24, 2010 |
Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. is the holder of certain 2000-1 Class C Notes issued by the NextCard Credit Card Master Note Trust (the “NextCard Trust”) in one of a series of securitization transactions with NextBank, N.A. (“NextBank”). The NextCard Trust held credit card receivables sold to it by NextBank and in order to issue notes to finance the purchase of such receivables. The notes were asset-backed, pass-through notes under which the timing and amounts of payment was initially dependent on collections, and eventually on each series of notes reaching their stated maturity dates. NextBank, which issued credit cards over the internet, was placed into receivership by the FDIC on February 7, 2002.
After years of litigating in Federal District Court in Washington, D.C. whether NextBank’s receivership triggered a “redemption event” under the securitization agreements, the right to the remaining funds held by the NextCard Trust, which are currently believed to be in excess of $50.0 million, shifted to New York after the Indenture Trustee brought an interpleader action. The FDIC, in its statutory capacity as receiver, and various note holders (including Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc.) asserted mutually exclusive claims to the NextCard Trust’s remaining funds.
By decision dated February 24, 2009, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York granted summary judgment in the note holders’ favor. The FDIC appealed this ruling to the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, which held oral argument on March 4, 2010. On June 1, 2010 the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued its opinion affirming the District Court’s decision.
On October 6, 2010 Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. received $81,415 for reimbursement of legal expenses in connection with the settlement. On October 25, 2010, the Fund received the settlement payment of $3,361,170 which equates to $0.51 per share.
Management has evaluated subsequent events in the preparation of the Funds’ financial statements and has determined that other than the items listed herein, there are no events that require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
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Compliance Certifications (Unaudited)
March 31, 2010
On September 30, 2010, the Funds submitted a CEO annual certification to the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) on which the Funds’ principal executive officer certified that he was not aware, as of that date, of any violation by the Funds of the NYSE’s Corporate Governance listing standards. In addition, as required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and related SEC rules, the Funds’ principal executive and principal financial officers have made quarterly certifications, included in filings with the SEC on Forms N-CSR and N-Q relating to, among other things, the Funds’ disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting, as applicable.
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Proxy Results (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of each of the Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc., Helios High Income Fund, Inc., Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. and Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. held on September 30, 2010, stockholders voted on a proposal to elect a Director Nominee or Class II Director to the Board of Directors of each Fund. A description of the proposal and the shares voted in favor, shares voted against and shares abstaining with respect to the proposal were as follows:
Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc. | Shares Voted For | Shares Voted Against | Shares Voted Abstain | |||||||||
1 To elect the Class II Nominee Rodman L. Drake | 5,901,771 | 83,358 | 0 | |||||||||
2 To elect the Class II Nominee Diana H. Hamilton | 5,894,008 | 91,121 | 0 | |||||||||
Helios High Income Fund, Inc. | Shares Voted For | Shares Voted Against | Shares Voted Abstain | |||||||||
1 To elect the Class II Nominee Rodman L. Drake | 4,339,517 | 107,484 | 0 | |||||||||
2 To elect the Class II Nominee Diana H. Hamilton | 4,356,152 | 90,849 | 0 | |||||||||
Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. | Shares Voted For | Shares Voted Against | Shares Voted Abstain | |||||||||
1 To elect the Class II Nominee Rodman L. Drake | 6,595,156 | 321,841 | 0 | |||||||||
2 To elect the Class II Nominee Diana H. Hamilton | 6,651,480 | 265,517 | 0 | |||||||||
Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. | Shares Voted For | Shares Voted Against | Shares Voted Abstain | |||||||||
1 To elect the Class II Nominee Rodman L. Drake | 5,134,085 | 214,838 | 0 | |||||||||
2 To elect the Class II Nominee Diana H. Hamilton | 5,183,085 | 165,838 | 0 |
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Board Considerations Relating to the Investment Advisory Agreements (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
At meetings held on March 18 and May 25, 2010, the Board, including a majority of the Disinterested Directors, considered and approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreements (the “Advisory Agreements”) between Brookfield Investment Management Inc. (the “Advisor”) and the Funds. In approving the Advisory Agreements, the Board, including a majority of the Disinterested Directors, determined that the fee structures were fair and reasonable and that approval of the Advisory Agreements was in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders. The Board of Directors considered a wide range of information, including information regularly received from the Advisor at the quarterly Board meetings. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses the primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision.
NATURE, EXTENT AND QUALITY OF SERVICES. The Board considered the level and depth of knowledge of the Advisor. In evaluating the quality of services provided by the Advisor, the Board took into account its familiarity with the Advisor’s management through board meetings, conversations and reports. The Board noted that the Advisor is responsible for managing the Funds’ investment programs, the general operations and the day-to-day management of the Funds and for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates are satisfactory. The Board’s conclusion was based, in part, upon services provided to the Funds such as quarterly reports provided by the Advisor: 1) comparing the performance of each Fund with a peer group, 2) showing that the investment policies and restrictions for each Fund were followed, and 3) covering matters such as the compliance of investment personnel and other access persons with the Advisor’s and the Funds’ codes of ethics, the adherence to fair value pricing procedures established by the Board, the monitoring of portfolio compliance and presentations regarding the economic environment. The Board also considered the experience of the Advisor as an investment advisor and the experience of the team of portfolio managers that manages the Funds and its current experience in acting as an investment adviser to other investment funds and institutional clients. The Advisor also provided additional information comparing the legacy portfolio securities purchased for the Funds by the previous investment advisors and the new portfolio securities purchased for the Funds by the Advisor.
INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE. The Board placed significant emphasis on the investment performance of the Funds in view of its importance to shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing the performance was given to presentations that compared each of the Funds’ performance with the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Index and a large group of similar funds, as of April 30, 2010, for the 1-year period and the period since July 31, 2008, when the Advisor began managing the Funds. The Board noted that each of the Funds’ overall performance was below the median of the performance of the comparable funds for both periods. However, the Advisor provided additional information comparing the performance of the legacy portfolio securities, purchased for the Funds by the previous investment advisor, to the performance of new portfolio securities purchased for the Funds by the Advisor, which indicated that the new portfolio securities generally had strong performance compared to the index and the comparable funds. Based on the Advisor’s explanation of the current market and the improvement in each Fund’s performance after considering the new portfolio securities purchased for the Funds by the Advisor, the Board concluded that each Fund’s performance after the Advisor began its services as investment manager was satisfactory.
PROFITABILITY. The Board also considered the level of profits expected to be realized by the Advisor and its affiliates in connection with the operation of the Funds. In this regard, the Board reviewed the Fund profitability analysis addressing the overall profitability of the Advisor for its management of the Helios fund family, as well as its expected profits and that of its affiliates for providing administrative support for the Funds. The Board further noted that the methodology followed in allocating costs to the Funds appeared reasonable, while also recognizing that allocation methodologies are inherently subjective. The Board concluded that the expected profitability to the Advisor from the Funds was reasonable.
MANAGEMENT FEES AND TOTAL EXPENSES. The Board also placed significant emphasis on the review of each Fund’s expenses. The Board compared the advisory fees and total expense ratios of each of the Funds with
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various comparative data that it had been provided with. The Board noted that each Fund’s total expenses were higher than the median, while each Fund’s total advisory and administrative fee was lower than the median of the Funds’ peer group. The Board further noted that the fees and expenses payable by the Funds were comparable to those payable by other client accounts managed by the Advisor and concluded that each Fund’s management fee and total expenses were reasonable.
ECONOMIES OF SCALE. The Board considered the potential economies of scale that may be realized if the assets of the Funds grow. The Board noted that shareholders might benefit from lower operating expenses as a result of an increasing amount of assets being spread over the fixed expenses of the Funds, but noted that, as closed-end funds, the Funds were unlikely to grow significantly.
In considering the approval of the Advisory Agreements, the Board, including the Disinterested Directors, did not identify any single factor as controlling. Based on the Board’s evaluation of all factors that it deemed to be relevant, the Board, including the Disinterested Directors, concluded that the Advisor has demonstrated that it possesses the capability and resources necessary to perform the duties required of it under the Advisory Agreements; performance of the Funds is satisfactory since the Advisor took over management of the Funds; and the proposed Advisory fees are fair and reasonable, given the nature, extent and quality of the services to be rendered by the Advisor.
After carefully reviewing all of these factors, the Board, including the Disinterested Directors, unanimously approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreements.
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Information Concerning Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The following tables provide information concerning the directors and officers of Helios Advantage Income Fund, Inc., Helios High Income Fund, Inc., Helios Multi-Sector High Income Fund, Inc. and Helios Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (the “Funds”).
Directors of the Funds*
Name, Address and Age | Position(s) Held with Funds and Term of Office and Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years and Other Directorships Held by Director | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Director | |||||
Disinterested Directors | ||||||||
Class I Directors to serve until 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders: | ||||||||
Robert F. Birch
Age 74 | Director, Member of the Audit Committee, Member of Nominating and Compensation Committee
Elected since July 2008 | Director/Trustee of several investment companies advised by the Advisor (1998-Present); President and Director of New America High Income Fund (1992-Present); Director of Brandywine Funds (3) (2001-2008). | 7 | |||||
Stuart A. McFarland
Age 63 | Director, Member of the Audit Committee, Member of the Nominating and Compensation Committee
Elected since July 2008 | Director/Trustee of several investment companies advised by the Advisor (2006-Present); Director of Brandywine Funds (2003-Present); Director of New Castle Investment Corp. (2000-Present); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Federal City Bancorp, Inc. (2005-2007); Managing Partner of Federal City Capital Advisors (1997-Present). | 7 | |||||
Disinterested Director | ||||||||
Class II Director to serve until 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders: | ||||||||
Rodman L. Drake
Age 67 | Director and Chairman of the Board, Member of the Audit Committee, Chairman of Nominating and Compensation Committee
Elected since July 2008 | Chairman (since 2003) and Director/Trustee of several investment companies advised by the Advisor (1989-Present); Director and/or Lead Director of Crystal River Capital, Inc. (2005-2010); Chairman of the board (2005-2010); Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Crystal River Capital, Inc. (2009-2010); Director of Celgene Corporation (2006-Present); Director of Student Loan Corporation (2005-Present); Director of Apex Silver Mines Limited (2007-2009); General Partner of Resource Capital Fund II & III CIP L.P. (1998-2006); Co-founder, Baringo Capital LLC (2002-Present); Director of Jackson Hewitt Tax Services Inc. (2004-Present); Director of Animal Medical Center (2002-Present); Director and/or Lead Director of Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc. (1995-2008); Trustee and Chairman of Excelsior Funds (1994-2007); Trustee of Columbia Atlantic Funds (2007-2009); Chairman of Columbia Atlantic Funds (2009-Present). | 7 |
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Directors of the Funds* (continued)
Name, Address and Age | Position(s) Held with Funds and Term of Office and Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years and Other Directorships Held by Director | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Director | |||||
Diana H. Hamilton 200 Vesey Street, 10th Floor, New York, New York, 10281-1010
Age 54 | Director, Member of the Audit Committee, Member of the Nominating and Compensation Committee
Elected since September 2009 | Trustee of one other investment company advised by the Advisor (2004-Present); President, Sycamore Advisors, LLC, a municipal finance advisory firm (2004-Present). | 5 | |||||
Disinterested Director | ||||||||
Class III Director to serve until 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders: | ||||||||
Louis P. Salvatore 200 Vesey Street, 10th Floor, New York, New York, 10281-1010
Age 64 | Director, Chairman of the Audit Committee, Member of the Nominating and Compensation Committee
Elected since July 2008 | Director/Trustee of several investment companies advised by the Advisor (2005-Present); Director of Crystal River Capital, Inc. (2005-2010); Director of Turner Corp. (2003-Present); Director of Jackson Hewitt Tax Services, Inc. (2004-Present); Employee of Arthur Andersen LLP (2002-Present). | 7 |
* | John J. Feeney, Jr. was an Interested Director, as that term is defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) because of affiliations with Brookfield Investment Management Inc., the Funds’ Advisor, from May 2009- February 2010. The vacancy caused by Mr. Feeney’s retirement has not yet been filled by the Funds’ Boards of Directors. |
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Officers of the Funds
Name, Address and Age | Position(s) Held with Funds | Term of Office and Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | |||
Kim G. Redding*
Age 55 | President | Elected Annually Since February 2010 | President of several investment companies advised by the Advisor (February 2010-Present); Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of the Advisor (February 2010-Present); Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of the Advisor (October 2009-February 2010); Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Brookfield Redding LLC (2001-2009); Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Brookfield Redding LLC (2001-2009). | |||
Dana E. Erikson*
Age 45 | Vice President | Elected Annually Since July 2008 | Senior Portfolio Manager/Managing Director of the Advisor (2006-Present); Vice President of several investment company advised by the Advisor (July 2008-Present); Senior Portfolio Manager/Managing Director of Evergreen Investment Management Company, LLC (1996-2006). | |||
Steven M. Pires*
Age 54 | Treasurer | Elected Annually Since April 2009 | Treasurer of several investment companies advised by the Advisor (April 2009-Present); Vice President of Brookfield Operations and Management Services LLC (2008-Present); Assistant Vice President of Managers Investment Group LLC (2004-2008). | |||
Jonathan C. Tyras*
Age 41 | Secretary | Elected Annually Since March 2009 | Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of the Advisor (2010-Present), Director of the Advisor (2006-2010); General Counsel and Secretary of the Advisor (2006-Present); Vice President and General Counsel (2006-Present) and Secretary (2007-Present) of Crystal River Capital, Inc.; Secretary of several investment companies advised by the Advisor (2006-Present); Attorney at Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP (1998-2006). | |||
Seth Gelman*
Age 35 | Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) | Elected Annually Since May 2009 | CCO of several investment companies advised by the Advisor (May 2009-Present); Director and CCO of the Advisor (May 2009-Present); Vice President, Oppenheimer Funds, Inc. (2004-May 2009). |
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Officers of the Funds (continued)
Name, Address and Age | Position(s) Held with Funds | Term of Office and Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | |||
Lily Tjioe*
Age 32 | Assistant Secretary | Elected Annually Since September 2009 | Assistant Secretary (September 2009-Present) and Interim CCO (March-May 2009) of several investment companies advised by the Advisor. Vice President (2010-Present), Assistant Vice President (2009-2010) and Associate (2007-2009) of the Advisor; Juris Doctor, Boston University School of Law (2004-2007). |
* | Interested person as defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) because of affiliations with Brookfield Investment Management Inc., Advisor of the Helios Funds. |
The Funds’ Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the directors and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 1-800-497-3746.
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Dividend Reinvestment Plan (Unaudited)
Dividend Reinvestment Plan
The Funds offer a dividend reinvestment plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to which stockholders, unless they elect otherwise, automatically have dividends and other distributions reinvested in common shares of the Fund by Computershare Trust Company, N.A. and Computershare Shareholder Services, Inc. (together, the “Plan Agent”). Stockholders who elect not to participate in the Plan receive all distributions in cash paid by wire or check mailed directly to the recordholder by the Plan Agent.
How the Plan Works
After a Fund declares a dividend or determines to make other distributions, the Plan Agent will acquire shares for the participants’ accounts, depending upon the circumstances described below, either (i) through receipt of newly-issued shares of the Fund or (ii) by open-market purchases as follows:
• | If, on the payment date, the NAV is equal to or less than the market price per share plus estimated brokerage commissions, the Plan Agent will invest the distribution amount in newly-issued shares on behalf of the participants. The number of newly-issued shares to be credited to each participant’s account will be determined by dividing the dollar amount of the distribution by the NAV on the date the shares are issued. However, if the NAV is less than 95% of the market price on the payment date, the dollar amount of the distribution will be divided by 95% of the market price on the payment date. Because common shares may be issued at less than their market price, Plan participants may get a benefit that non-participants do not. |
• | If, on the payment date, the NAV is greater than the market value per share plus estimated brokerage commissions, the Plan Agent will invest the distribution amount in shares acquired on behalf of the participants in open-market purchases, which may be made on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), in the over-the-counter market or in negotiated transactions and may be on such terms as to price, delivery and otherwise as the Plan Agent shall determine. It is possible that the market price for the shares may increase before the Plan Agent has completed its purchases. Therefore, the average purchase price per share the Plan Agent pays may exceed the market price thereof on the payment date. If the market price per share increases so that it equals or exceeds the NAV per share (minus estimated brokerage commissions), the Plan Agent will cease its purchases. Otherwise, the Plan Agent will use all distributions received in cash to purchase shares in the open market on or shortly after the payment date, but in no event more than thirty (30) days after the payment date, except where temporary curtailment or suspension of purchases is necessary to comply with applicable provisions of the federal securities laws. If the Plan Agent is unable to invest the full amount through open-market purchases during the purchase period, the Plan Agent will request that, with respect to the uninvested portion of such amount, the Fund issue new shares at the close of business on the earlier of the last day of the purchase period or the first day during the purchase period on which the NAV per share (minus estimated brokerage commissions) equals or is less than the market price per share. |
Costs of the Plan
The Plan Agent’s fees for the handling of the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions will be paid by the Funds. However, each participant will pay a pro rata share of brokerage commissions incurred with respect to the Plan Agent’s open-market purchases in connection with the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. If a participant elects to have the Plan Agent sell part or all of his or her shares and remit the proceeds, the participant will be subject to a $15.00 service fee and a $0.12 per share sold processing fee (which includes applicable brokerage commissions the Plan Agent is required to pay). The participant will not be charged any other fees for this service. However, each Fund reserves the right to amend the Plan to include a service fee payable by the participant.
Tax-Implications
The automatic reinvestment of dividends or other distributions does not relieve participants of any taxes that may be payable on such distributions. Participants will receive tax information annually for their personal records and
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to help them prepare their federal income tax returns. For further information as to the tax consequences of participation in the Plan, participants should consult with their own tax advisors.
Right to Withdraw
Participants may withdraw from the Plan by calling the Plan Agent at 800-426-5523, writing to the Plan Agent at 250 Royall Street, Canton, Massachusetts 02021 or completing and returning the transaction form attached to each Plan statement. The withdrawal will be effective immediately if the participant’s notice is received by the Plan Agent not less than ten days prior to any dividend or other distribution record date. Otherwise, the withdrawal will be effective the first trading day after the payment date for the dividend or other distribution with respect to any subsequent dividend or other distribution.
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CORPORATE INFORMATION
Investment Advisor and Administrator
Brookfield Investment Management Inc.
Three World Financial Center
200 Vesey Street, 10th Floor
New York, New York 10281-1010
www.brookfieldim.com
Please direct your inquiries to:
Investor Relations
Phone: 1-800-497-3746
E-mail: funds@brookfield.com
Transfer Agent
Stockholder inquiries relating to distributions, address changes and stockholder account information should be directed to the Funds’ transfer agent:
Computershare Shareholder Services, Inc.
250 Royall Street
Canton, Massachusetts 02021
1-800-426-5523
Sub-Administrator
State Street Bank and Trust Company
801 Pennsylvania Avenue
Kansas City, Missouri 64105
Legal Counsel
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky and Walker LLP
75 East 55th Street
New York, New York 10022
Custodian and Fund Accounting Agent
State Street Bank and Trust Company
2 Avenue De Lafayette
Lafayette Corporate Center
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
The Funds will file their complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Form N-Q will be available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the Funds’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
You may obtain a description of the Funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures, and information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30, without charge, upon request by calling 1-800-497-3746, or go to the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrant.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports
Item 6. Schedule of Investments.
Please see Item 1.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End
Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
There has been no change as of the date of this filing, in the portfolio manager identified in response to paragraph (a)(1) of this Item in the Registrant’s most recently filed annual report on Form N-CSR.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated
Purchasers.
Not Applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
None.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) The Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Registrant’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures are effective, based on their evaluation of such Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report on Form N-CSR.
(b) As of the date of filing this Form N-CSR, the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer are aware of no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Exhibits.
(a)(1) None.
(2) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the Registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is attached as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR.
(3) None.
(b) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the Registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is attached as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR.
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, thereunto duly authorized.
HELIOS STRATEGIC INCOME FUND, INC.
By: | /s/ Kim G. Redding | |
Kim G. Redding | ||
President |
Date: December 3, 2010
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.
By: | /s/ Kim G. Redding | |
Kim G. Redding | ||
President |
Date: December 3, 2010
By: | /s/ Steven Pires | |
Steven Pires | ||
Treasurer |
Date: December 3, 2010