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: | 811-02992 | |
Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: | Dryden National Municipals Fund, Inc. | |
Address of principal executive offices: | Gateway Center 3, | |
100 Mulberry Street, | ||
Newark, New Jersey 07102 | ||
Name and address of agent for service: | Deborah A. Docs | |
Gateway Center 3, | ||
100 Mulberry Street, | ||
Newark, New Jersey 07102 | ||
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 973-367-7521 | |
Date of fiscal year end: | 12/31/2006 | |
Date of reporting period: | 6/30/2006 |
Item 1 | – Reports to Stockholders |
Dryden National Municipals Fund, Inc.
JUNE 30, 2006 | SEMIANNUAL REPORT |
FUND TYPE
Municipal bond
OBJECTIVE
High level of current income exempt from federal income taxes
This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.
The views expressed in this report and information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings are for the period covered by this report and are subject to change thereafter.
The accompanying financial statements as of June 30, 2006, were not audited, and accordingly, no independent registered public accounting firm’s opinion is expressed on them.
JennisonDryden is a registered trademark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America.
August 14, 2006
Dear Shareholder:
We hope you find the semiannual report for the Dryden National Municipals Fund informative and useful. As a JennisonDryden mutual fund shareholder, you may be thinking about where you can find additional growth opportunities. You could invest in last year’s top-performing asset class and hope history repeats itself or you could stay in cash while waiting for the “right moment” to invest.
Instead, we believe it is better to take advantage of developing domestic and global investment opportunities through a diversified portfolio of stock and bond mutual funds. A diversified asset allocation offers two potential advantages. It helps you manage downside risk by not being overly exposed to any particular asset class, plus it gives you a better opportunity to have at least some of your assets in the right place at the right time. Your financial professional can help you create a diversified investment plan that may include mutual funds covering all the basic asset classes and that reflects your personal investor profile and tolerance for risk.
JennisonDryden Mutual Funds gives you a wide range of choices that can help you make progress toward your financial goals. Our funds offer the experience, resources, and professional discipline of three leading asset managers. They are recognized and respected in the institutional market and by discerning investors for excellence in their respective strategies. JennisonDryden equity funds are advised by Jennison Associates LLC or Quantitative Management Associates LLC (QMA). Prudential Investment Management, Inc. (PIM) advises the JennisonDryden fixed income and money market funds. Jennison Associates, QMA, and PIM are registered investment advisors and Prudential Financial companies.
Thank you for choosing JennisonDryden Mutual Funds.
Sincerely,
Judy A. Rice, President
Dryden National Municipals Fund, Inc.
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Your Fund’s Performance
Fund objective
The investment objective of the Dryden National Municipals Fund, Inc. (the Fund) is to seek a high level of current income exempt from federal income taxes. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.
Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at www.jennisondryden.com or by calling (800) 225-1852. The maximum initial sales charge is 4.00% (Class A shares).
Cumulative Total Returns as of 6/30/06 | ||||||||||||||
Six Months | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception1 | ||||||||||
Class A | 0.28 | % | 0.91 | % | 24.40 | % | 66.55 | % | — | |||||
Class B | 0.16 | 0.60 | 22.86 | 61.93 | — | |||||||||
Class C | 0.04 | 0.34 | 21.35 | 57.97 | — | |||||||||
Class Z | 0.41 | 1.09 | 25.96 | N/A | 38.67% (1/22/99) | |||||||||
Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index2 | 0.28 | 0.89 | 27.91 | 75.57 | ** | |||||||||
Lipper General Municipal Debt Funds Avg.3 | 0.21 | 0.71 | 23.62 | 61.80 | *** |
Average Annual Total Returns4 as of 6/30/06 | ||||||||||||
One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception1 | |||||||||
Class A | –3.13 | % | 3.61 | % | 4.80% | — | ||||||
Class B | –4.22 | 4.04 | 4.94 | — | ||||||||
Class C | –0.62 | 3.95 | 4.68 | — | ||||||||
Class Z | 1.09 | 4.72 | N/A | 4.49% (1/22/99) | ||||||||
Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index2 | 0.89 | 5.05 | 5.79 | ** | ||||||||
Lipper General Municipal Debt Funds Avg.3 | 0.71 | 4.32 | 4.91 | *** |
Distributions and Yields as of 6/30/06 | ||||||||||||||||
Total Distributions Paid for Six Months | 30-Day SEC Yield | Taxable Equivalent 30-Day Yield5 at Tax Rates of | ||||||||||||||
33% | 35% | |||||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 0.29 | 3.27 | % | 4.88 | % | 5.03 | % | ||||||||
Class B | $ | 0.28 | 3.15 | 4.70 | 4.85 | |||||||||||
Class C | $ | 0.26 | 2.90 | 4.33 | 4.46 | |||||||||||
Class Z | $ | 0.31 | 3.66 | 5.46 | 5.63 |
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The cumulative total returns do not reflect the deduction of applicable sales charges. If reflected, the applicable sales charges would reduce the cumulative total returns performance quoted. Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.00%. Under certain circumstances, Class A shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1%. Class B and Class C shares are subject to a maximum CDSC of 5% and 1%, respectively. Class Z shares are not subject to a sales charge.
Source: Prudential Investments LLC and Lipper Inc. Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of such fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, total returns would be lower.
1Inception date returns are provided for any share class with less than ten years of returns.
2The Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index of over 39,000 long-term investment-grade municipal bonds. It gives a broad look at how long-term investment-grade municipal bonds have performed. Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index Closest Month-End to Inception cumulative total return is 42.27% for Class Z. Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index Closest Month-End to Inception average annual total return is 4.87% for Class Z.
3The Lipper General Municipal Debt Funds Average (Lipper Average) represents returns based on an average return of all funds in the Lipper General Municipal Debt Funds category for the periods noted. Funds in the Lipper Average invest primarily in municipal debt issues in the top four credit ratings. Lipper Average Closest Month-End to Inception cumulative total return is 32.62% for Class Z. Lipper Average Closest Month-End to Inception average annual total return is 3.87% for Class Z.
4The average annual total returns take into account applicable sales charges. Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of such fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, total returns would be lower. Class A, Class B, and Class C shares are subject to an annual distribution and service (12b-1) fee of up to 0.30%, 0.50%, and 1.00%, respectively. Approximately seven years after purchase, Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly basis. Class Z shares are not subject to a 12b-1 fee. Except where noted, the returns in the tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the redemption of Fund shares.
5Some investors may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) and/or state and local taxes. Taxable equivalent yields reflect federal taxes only.
Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index would be lower if they included the effects of sales charges, operating expenses of a mutual fund, or taxes. Returns for the Lipper Average reflect the deduction of operating expenses, but not sales charges or taxes.
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Your Fund’s Performance (continued)
Five Largest Issues expressed as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/06 | |||
California St., G.O., M.B.I.A., 5.25%, 02/01/27 | 2.2 | % | |
Mercer Cnty. Poll. Control Rev., 7.20%, 06/30/13 | 2.2 | ||
Houston Utility Syst. Rev., Ser. A, F.S.A., 5.25%, 05/15/21 | 2.0 | ||
Met. Pier & Exposition Auth., 5.25%, 06/15/42 | 1.9 | ||
Texas Comm. Mobility Fdg., G.O., 5.00%, 04/01/27 | 1.7 |
Issues are subject to change.
Credit Quality* expressed as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/06 | |||
Aaa | 53.8 | % | |
Aa | 11.6 | ||
A | 15.6 | ||
Baa | 14.0 | ||
Not Rated | 3.9 | ||
Total Investments | 98.9 | ||
Other assets in excess of liabilities | 1.1 | ||
Net Assets | 100.0 | % | |
*Source: Moody’s rating, defaulting to S&P when not rated by Moody’s.
Credit Quality is subject to change.
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Fees and Expenses (Unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemptions, as applicable, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses, as applicable. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested on January 1, 2006, at the beginning of the period, and held through the six-month period ended June 30, 2006.
The Fund’s transfer agent may charge additional fees to holders of certain accounts that are not included in the expenses shown in the table on the following page. These fees apply to Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and Section 403(b) accounts. As of the close of the six-month period covered by the table, IRA fees included an annual maintenance fee of $15 per account (subject to a maximum annual maintenance fee of $25 for all accounts held by the same shareholder). Section 403(b) accounts are charged an annual $25 fiduciary maintenance fee. Some of the fees may vary in amount, or may be waived, based on your total account balance or the number of JennisonDryden or Strategic Partners Funds, including the Fund, that you own. You should consider the additional fees that were charged to your Fund account over the six-month period when you estimate the total ongoing expenses paid over the period and the impact of these fees on your ending account value, as these additional expenses are not reflected in the information provided in the expense table. Additional fees have the effect of reducing investment returns.
Actual Expenses
The first line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value ÷ $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number on the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values
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Fees and Expenses (continued)
and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only, and do not reflect any transactional costs such as sales charges (loads). Therefore the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Dryden National Municipals Fund, Inc. | Beginning Account Value January 1, 2006 | Ending Account | Annualized Expense Ratio Based on the Six-Month Period | Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period* | ||||||||||
Class A | Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,002.80 | 0.89 | % | $ | 4.42 | |||||
Hypothetical | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,020.38 | 0.89 | % | $ | 4.46 | ||||||
Class B | Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,001.60 | 1.14 | % | $ | 5.66 | |||||
Hypothetical | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,019.14 | 1.14 | % | $ | 5.71 | ||||||
Class C | Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.40 | 1.39 | % | $ | 6.89 | |||||
Hypothetical | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,017.90 | 1.39 | % | $ | 6.95 | ||||||
Class Z | Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,004.10 | 0.64 | % | $ | 3.18 | |||||
Hypothetical | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,021.62 | 0.64 | % | $ | 3.21 |
* Fund expenses (net of fee waivers or subsidies, if any) for each share class are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each share class (provided in the table), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the 181 days in the six-month period ended June 30, 2006, and divided by the 365 days in the Fund’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2006 (to reflect the six-month period).
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Portfolio of Investments
as of June 30, 2006 (Unaudited)
Description (a) | Moody’s Rating | Interest Rate | Maturity Date | Principal Amount (000) | Value (Note 1) | |||||||
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 98.7% | ||||||||||||
Alaska 0.6% | ||||||||||||
Alaska St. Intl. Arpts. Rev., Ref., Ser. A, M.B.I.A., A.M.T. | Aaa | 5.00% | 10/01/21 | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,021,660 | |||||
Alaska Student Loan Corp. Ed. Ln. Rev., Ser. A-2, A.M.T. | AAA(d) | 5.00 | 6/01/18 | 2,000 | 2,042,280 | |||||||
3,063,940 | ||||||||||||
Arizona 1.2% | ||||||||||||
Pima Cnty. Ind. Dev. Auth. Rev., Tucson Elec. Pwr. Co., F.S.A. | Aaa | 7.25 | 7/15/10 | 870 | 873,297 | |||||||
Pima Cnty. Uni. Sch. Dist. No. 1, G.O., F.G.I.C. | Aaa | 7.50 | 7/01/10 | 3,000 | 3,384,240 | |||||||
Tucson Cnty., G.O., Ser. A | Aa3 | 7.375 | 7/01/12 | 1,100 | 1,289,277 | |||||||
5,546,814 | ||||||||||||
California 9.8% | ||||||||||||
Anaheim Pub. Fin. Auth. Lease Rev., | ||||||||||||
Ser. 641A, F.S.A., R.I.T.E.S.(g)(h) | NR | 9.70333 | 9/01/16 | 2,210 | 3,034,684 | |||||||
Ser. 641B, F.S.A., R.I.T.E.S.(g)(h) | NR | 9.70333 | 9/01/24 | 1,815 | 2,636,596 | |||||||
Bay Area Toll Auth. Toll Brdg. Rev. San Francisco Bay Area, Ser. F | Aa3 | 5.00 | 4/01/31 | 5,000 | 5,104,150 | |||||||
California Hlth. Facs. Fin. Auth. Rev. Cedars Sinai Med. Ctr. | A3 | 5.00 | 11/15/27 | 3,000 | 3,015,450 | |||||||
California Poll. Control Fin. Auth. Solid Waste Disp. Rev., Waste Mgmt., Inc. Proj., Ser. B, A.M.T. | BBB(d) | 5.00 | 7/01/27 | 1,000 | 989,100 | |||||||
California St. Cmnty. Dev. Auth. Rev., Kaiser Permanente, Ser. B | A3 | 3.90 | 7/01/14 | 3,500 | 3,361,085 | |||||||
California St. Pub. Wks. Brd. Lease Rev., Dept. of | ||||||||||||
Mental Health Coalinga, Ser. A | A2 | 5.50 | 6/01/19 | 2,000 | 2,147,080 | |||||||
Mental Health Coalinga, Ser. A | A2 | 5.50 | 6/01/20 | 2,000 | 2,144,320 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments
as of June 30, 2006 (Unaudited) Cont’d.
Description (a) | Moody’s Rating | Interest Rate | Maturity Date | Principal Amount (000) | Value (Note 1) | |||||||
Mental Health Coalinga, Ser. A | A2 | 5.50% | 6/01/22 | $ | 2,000 | $ | 2,137,420 | |||||
California St., G.O. | A1 | 5.00 | 3/01/27 | 3,000 | 3,052,770 | |||||||
California St., G.O., M.B.I.A., Ser. A | Aaa | 5.25 | 2/01/27 | 9,900 | 10,311,840 | |||||||
Folsom Cordova Uni. Sch. Dist. Sch. Facs. Impvt. Dist. No. 2, Ser. A, G.O., C.A.B.S., M.B.I.A. | Aaa | Zero | 10/01/21 | 60 | 28,460 | |||||||
Loma Linda Hosp. Rev., Loma Linda Univ. Med. Center, Ser. A | Baa1 | 5.00 | 12/01/20 | 3,000 | 3,004,800 | |||||||
Pittsburg Redev. Agcy. Tax Alloc., Los Medanos Cmnty. Dev. Proj., C.A.B.S., A.M.B.A.C. | Aaa | Zero | 8/01/25 | 2,000 | 774,900 | |||||||
San Joaquin Hills Trans. Corridor Agcy. Toll Road Rev., Ser. A, C.A.B.S., M.B.I.A. | Aaa | Zero | 1/15/36 | 11,000 | 2,428,140 | |||||||
Santa Margarita Dana Point Auth. Impvt. Rev., Dists., 3, 3A, 4, 4A, Ser. B, M.B.I.A. | Aaa | 7.25 | 8/01/14 | 2,000 | 2,415,080 | |||||||
46,585,875 | ||||||||||||
Colorado 0.4% | ||||||||||||
Adams & Arapahoe Counties Joint Sch. Dist. No. 28J Aurora, Ser. A, G.O., F.S.A. | Aaa | 5.25 | 12/01/20 | 2,000 | 2,109,880 | |||||||
Connecticut 0.9% | ||||||||||||
Connecticut St. Spl. Tax Oblig. Rev., Trans. Infrastructure, Ser. A(b) | Aaa | 7.125 | 6/01/10 | 1,000 | 1,102,540 | |||||||
Connecticut St., R.I.T.E.S. 1060 R, Ser. C, G.O.(g)(h) | AA(d) | 5.81808 | 11/15/09 | 2,855 | 3,139,701 | |||||||
4,242,241 | ||||||||||||
District of Columbia 1.0% | ||||||||||||
District of Columbia Rev., Geo. Washington Univ., Ser. A, M.B.I.A. | Aaa | 5.125 | 9/15/31 | 2,040 | 2,070,376 | |||||||
District of Columbia, G.O., Ser. B, F.S.A. | Aaa | 5.00 | 6/01/27 | 2,500 | 2,550,375 | |||||||
4,620,751 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Description (a) | Moody’s Rating | Interest Rate | Maturity Date | Principal Amount (000) | Value (Note 1) | |||||||
Florida 3.7% | ||||||||||||
Broward Cnty. Res. Recov. Rev. Rfdg., Wheelabrator, Ser. A | A3 | 5.50% | 12/01/08 | $ | 5,000 | $ | 5,171,150 | |||||
Florida St. Brd. of Ed. Cap. Outlay, G.O. | Aa1 | 9.125 | 6/01/14 | 1,260 | 1,550,203 | |||||||
Gainesville Utility Systems Rev., Ser. A, F.S.A. | Aaa | 5.00 | 10/01/23 | 3,000 | 3,098,520 | |||||||
Halifax Hosp. Med. Cntr. Rev., Ref., Ser. A | NR | 5.25 | 6/01/26 | 1,500 | 1,519,605 | |||||||
Highlands Cnty. Health Facs. Auth. Rev., Adventist Health I | A2 | 5.00 | 11/16/09 | 500 | 512,960 | |||||||
Jacksonville Econ. Dev. Cmnty. Health Care Facs. Rev., Mayo Clinic | Aa2 | 5.00 | 11/15/36 | 1,500 | 1,520,940 | |||||||
Miami Dade Cnty. Aviation Rev., Miami Int’l. Arpt. Hub, Ser. C, F.G.I.C. | Aaa | 5.00 | 10/01/10 | 3,040 | 3,154,608 | |||||||
Reunion West Cmnty. Dev. Dist. Spl. Assmt. Rev. | NR | 6.25 | 5/01/36 | 1,000 | 1,046,800 | |||||||
17,574,786 | ||||||||||||
Georgia 0.3% | ||||||||||||
Forsyth Cnty. Sch. Dist. Dev., G.O. | Aa2 | 6.75 | 7/01/16 | 500 | 588,290 | |||||||
Fulton Cnty. Sch. Dist., G.O. | Aa2 | 6.375 | 5/01/17 | 750 | 880,208 | |||||||
1,468,498 | ||||||||||||
Hawaii 0.9% | ||||||||||||
Hawaii St., Ser. DD, G.O., M.B.I.A. | Aaa | 5.25 | 5/01/24 | 2,000 | 2,106,900 | |||||||
Honolulu City & Cnty. Waste Wtr. Systems Rev., Ser. F, G.O., F.G.I.C. | Aaa | 5.25 | 7/01/20 | 2,000 | 2,117,620 | |||||||
4,224,520 | ||||||||||||
Illinois 7.7% | ||||||||||||
Chicago Met Wtr. Reclamation Dist., G.O. | Aaa | 5.00 | 12/01/26 | 5,000 | 5,125,600 | |||||||
Chicago O’Hare Int’l. Arpt. Rev., Gen. Arpt. | ||||||||||||
3rd Lein, Ser. A, M.B.I.A. | Aaa | 5.25 | 1/01/26 | 2,000 | 2,092,900 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments
as of June 30, 2006 (Unaudited) Cont’d.
Description (a) | Moody’s Rating | Interest Rate | Maturity Date | Principal Amount (000) | Value (Note 1) | |||||||
3rd Lein, Ser. B-1, X.L.C.A. | Aaa | 5.25% | 1/01/34 | $ | 1,975 | $ | 2,035,455 | |||||
Chicago Proj. & Ref., | ||||||||||||
Ser. A, F.S.A., G.O. | Aaa | 5.00 | 1/01/28 | 2,000 | 2,036,340 | |||||||
F.G.I.C., G.O. | Aaa | 5.25 | 1/01/28 | 2,865 | 2,951,380 | |||||||
Gilberts Special Service Area No. 9 Special Tax, Big Timber Proj.(b) | AAA(d) | 7.75 | 3/01/11 | 2,000 | 2,332,200 | |||||||
Illinois Ed. Facs. Auth. Student Hsg. Rev., Ed. Advancement Fund, Univ. Center Proj. | Baa3 | 6.00 | 5/01/22 | 1,500 | 1,601,940 | |||||||
Illinois Fin. Auth. Rev., Northwestern Mem. Hosp., Ser. A | Aa2 | 5.25 | 8/15/34 | 5,000 | 5,147,600 | |||||||
McLean & Woodford Counties Cmnty. Unified Sch. Dist. No. 005, G.O., F.S.A.(b) | Aaa | 5.625 | 12/01/11 | 4,000 | 4,283,960 | |||||||
Met. Pier & Exposition Auth. Dedicated St. Tax Rev., McCormick Place Expansion, Ser. A, M.B.I.A. | Aaa | 5.25 | 6/15/42 | 8,500 | 8,794,780 | |||||||
36,402,155 | ||||||||||||
Indiana 0.7% | ||||||||||||
Indianapolis Local Public Impt. Arpt. Auth. Rev., Ser. F, A.M.B.A.C., A.M.T. | Aaa | 5.00 | 1/01/36 | 2,500 | 2,507,800 | |||||||
Vanderburgh Cnty. Ind. Redev. Cmnty. Dist. Tax Increment. | A-(d) | 5.25 | 2/01/31 | 1,000 | 1,014,030 | |||||||
3,521,830 | ||||||||||||
Kansas 2.6% | ||||||||||||
Sedgwick & Shawnee Cnty. Sngl. Fam. Hsg. | ||||||||||||
Rev., Ser. A, A.M.T., G.N.M.A., F.N.M.A. | Aaa | 5.70 | 12/01/27 | 2,095 | 2,172,599 | |||||||
Rev., Ser. A, A.M.T., G.N.M.A., F.N.M.A. | Aaa | 5.75 | 6/01/27 | 2,245 | 2,296,994 | |||||||
Rev., Ser. A, A.M.T., G.N.M.A., F.N.M.A. | Aaa | 5.85 | 12/01/27 | 1,970 | 2,064,993 | |||||||
Wyandotte Cnty. Kansas City Unified Gov. Util. Systems Rev., Rfdg., Ser. 2004, A.M.B.A.C. | Aaa | 5.65 | 9/01/19 | 5,000 | 5,579,150 | |||||||
12,113,736 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Description (a) | Moody’s Rating | Interest Rate | Maturity Date | Principal Amount (000) | Value (Note 1) | |||||||
Louisiana 1.7% | ||||||||||||
New Orleans, Rfdg., G.O., M.B.I.A. | Aaa | 5.25% | 12/01/22 | $ | 2,000 | $ | 2,089,060 | |||||
Orleans Parish Sch. Brd., E.T.M., M.B.I.A.(b) | Aaa | 8.90 | 2/01/07 | 5,780 | 5,947,793 | |||||||
8,036,853 | ||||||||||||
Maryland 0.9% | ||||||||||||
Baltimore Econ. Dev. Lease Rev., Armistead Partnership, Ser. A | A(d) | 7.00 | 8/01/11 | 740 | 741,006 | |||||||
Montgomery Cnty. Restoration Recovery Proj., Ser. A, A.M.T. | A2 | 6.00 | 7/01/07 | 1,000 | 1,013,570 | |||||||
Northeast Waste Disp. Auth. Rev., Baltimore City Sludge Corporate Proj. | NR | 7.25 | 7/01/07 | 1,161 | 1,190,014 | |||||||
Takoma Park Hosp. Facs. Rev., Washington Adventist Hosp., E.T.M., F.S.A.(b) | Aaa | 6.50 | 9/01/12 | 1,000 | 1,094,450 | |||||||
4,039,040 | ||||||||||||
Massachusetts 2.4% | ||||||||||||
Boston Ind. Dev. Fin. Auth. Swr. Facs. Rev., Harbor Elec. Energy Co. Proj., A.M.T. | Aa3 | 7.375 | 5/15/15 | 1,095 | 1,102,785 | |||||||
Massachusetts St. Health & Ed. Facs. Auth. Rev., | ||||||||||||
Caritas Christi Obligation, Ser. B | Baa3 | 6.75 | 7/01/16 | 3,590 | 3,947,852 | |||||||
Simmons College, Ser. D, A.M.B.A.C.(b) | Aaa | 6.05 | 10/01/10 | 1,000 | 1,089,870 | |||||||
Univ. Massachusetts Proj., Ser. A, F.G.I.C.(b) | Aaa | 5.875 | 10/01/10 | 500 | 541,640 | |||||||
Valley Region Health System, Ser. C | Baa3 | 7.00 | 7/01/10 | 825 | 908,977 | |||||||
Massachusetts St. Ind. Dev. Fin. Agcy. Rev., Bradford College(c)(g) | NR | 5.625 | 11/01/28 | 970 | 242,610 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Dryden National Municipals Fund, Inc. | 11 |
Portfolio of Investments
as of June 30, 2006 (Unaudited) Cont’d.
Description (a) | Moody’s Rating | Interest Rate | Maturity Date | Principal Amount (000) | Value (Note 1) | |||||||
Massachusetts St. Wtr. Pollutant Abatement Trust Rev., Pool Program, Ser. 9 | Aaa | 5.25% | 8/01/33 | $ | 2,500 | $ | 2,595,675 | |||||
Rail Connections, Inc., Rev., Route 128, Ser. B, A.C.A., C.A.B.S.(b) | Aaa | Zero | 7/01/09 | 2,500 | 1,045,025 | |||||||
11,474,434 | ||||||||||||
Michigan 2.5% | ||||||||||||
Harper Creek Cmnty. Sch. Dist., G.O.(b) | Aa2 | 5.50 | 5/01/11 | 1,500 | 1,599,990 | |||||||
Michigan St. Building Auth. Rev., Rfdg. Facs. Program, Ser. III | Aa3 | 5.375 | 10/15/22 | 3,750 | 3,976,274 | |||||||
Michigan St. Hosp. Fin. Auth. Rev., | ||||||||||||
Ascension Health, Ser. A | Aa3 | 5.00 | 11/01/12 | 1,250 | 1,299,413 | |||||||
Henry Ford Health Sys., Ser. A | A1 | 5.25 | 11/15/46 | 2,000 | 2,032,040 | |||||||
Okemos Pub. Sch. Dist., G.O., M.B.I.A., | ||||||||||||
C.A.B.S. | Aaa | Zero | 5/01/12 | 1,100 | 863,214 | |||||||
C.A.B.S. | Aaa | Zero | 5/01/13 | 1,000 | 748,290 | |||||||
Wyandotte Elec. Rev., M.B.I.A. | Aaa | 6.25 | 10/01/08 | 1,270 | 1,303,630 | |||||||
11,822,851 | ||||||||||||
Minnesota 1.3% | ||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Ed. Facility Rev., St. Thomas Univ. | A2 | 5.00 | 4/01/23 | 1,000 | 1,027,910 | |||||||
Minnesota Hsg. Fin. Agcy. Rev., Sngl. Fam. Mtge., Ser. I, A.M.T. | Aa1 | 5.80 | 1/01/19 | 3,030 | 3,137,474 | |||||||
Minnesota St. Mun. Pwr. Agcy. Elec. Rev. | A3 | 5.25 | 10/01/21 | 2,000 | 2,083,140 | |||||||
6,248,524 | ||||||||||||
Nebraska 0.6% | ||||||||||||
Omaha Public Pwr. Dist. Elec. Rev. | Aa2 | 5.00 | 2/01/34 | 3,000 | 3,037,650 | |||||||
New Hampshire 1.2% | ||||||||||||
Manchester Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Rev., Ser. B, C.A.B.S., A.C.A. | A(d) | Zero | 1/01/24 | 4,740 | 1,815,136 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Description (a) | Moody’s Rating | Interest Rate | Maturity Date | Principal Amount (000) | Value (Note 1) | |||||||
New Hampshire Health & Ed. Facs. Auth. Rev., New Hampshire College Issue(b) | BBB-(d) | 7.50% | 1/01/11 | $ | 3,000 | $ | 3,440,490 | |||||
New Hampshire Higher Ed. & Health Facs. Auth. | ||||||||||||
Rev., New Hampshire College(b) | BBB-(d) | 6.30 | 1/01/07 | 145 | 149,649 | |||||||
Rev., New Hampshire College(b) | BBB-(d) | 6.30 | 1/01/16 | 355 | 364,567 | |||||||
5,769,842 | ||||||||||||
New Jersey 5.9% | ||||||||||||
Casino Reinvestment Dev. Auth. Rev., Room Fee, A.M.B.A.C. | Aaa | 5.25 | 1/01/24 | 1,600 | 1,696,816 | |||||||
New Jersey Econ. Dev. Auth. Rev., | ||||||||||||
Cigarette Tax | Baa2 | 5.625 | 6/15/19 | 1,250 | 1,306,013 | |||||||
Cigarette Tax | Baa2 | 5.75 | 6/15/34 | 750 | 784,590 | |||||||
New Jersey Econ. Dev. Auth. Rev., Sch. Facs. Construction., Ser. O | A1 | 5.25 | 3/01/26 | 1,000 | 1,042,340 | |||||||
New Jersey Health Care Facs. Fin. Auth. Rev., | ||||||||||||
Atlantic City Med. Ctr. | A2 | 6.25 | 7/01/17 | 2,175 | 2,381,647 | |||||||
Holy Name Hosp. | Baa2 | 5.00 | 7/01/36 | 1,000 | 975,710 | |||||||
Raritan Bay Med. Center Issue | NR | 7.25 | 7/01/27 | 2,000 | 2,045,800 | |||||||
Saint Peter’s Univ. Hosp., Ser. A | Baa1 | 6.875 | 7/01/30 | 2,000 | 2,187,540 | |||||||
South Jersey Hosp. | Baa1 | 6.00 | 7/01/26 | 1,565 | 1,643,641 | |||||||
South Jersey Hosp. | Baa1 | 6.00 | 7/01/32 | 1,000 | 1,046,560 | |||||||
New Jersey St. Trans. Trust Fund Auth. Rev., | ||||||||||||
Ser. A | A1 | 5.50 | 12/15/23 | 3,500 | 3,822,139 | |||||||
Ser. D, F.S.A. | Aaa | 5.00 | 6/15/15 | 1,220 | 1,296,909 | |||||||
Ser. D, F.S.A. | Aaa | 5.00 | 6/15/19 | 2,780 | 2,879,413 | |||||||
Newark Hsg. Auth., Port Auth. Rev., Newark Marine Terminal, M.B.I.A. | Aaa | 5.00 | 1/01/34 | 3,000 | 3,050,670 | |||||||
Tobacco Settlement Fin. Corp. Rev., | ||||||||||||
Asset Bkd. | Baa3 | 6.00 | 6/01/37 | 400 | 421,304 | |||||||
Asset Bkd. | Baa3 | 5.75 | 6/01/32 | 1,460 | 1,523,028 | |||||||
28,104,120 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Dryden National Municipals Fund, Inc. | 13 |
Portfolio of Investments
as of June 30, 2006 (Unaudited) Cont’d.
Description (a) | Moody’s Rating | Interest Rate | Maturity Date | Principal Amount (000) | Value (Note 1) | |||||||
New Mexico 2.2% | ||||||||||||
New Mexico Mtge. Fin. Auth. Rev., Sngl. Fam. Mtge. Program, | ||||||||||||
Ser. E, G.N.M.A., F.N.M.A., F.H.L.M.C., A.M.T. | AAA(d) | 5.50% | 7/01/35 | $ | 2,405 | $ | 2,531,190 | |||||
Ser. A, G.N.M.A., F.N.M.A., F.H.L.M.C., A.M.T. | Aaa | 5.50 | 7/01/36 | 2,455 | 2,582,243 | |||||||
Ser. B, G.N.M.A., F.N.M.A., F.H.L.M.C., A.M.T. | AAA(d) | 4.75 | 7/01/35 | 4,455 | 4,531,359 | |||||||
Ser. C-2, G.N.M.A., F.N.M.A., A.M.T. | AAA(d) | 6.15 | 3/01/32 | 915 | 940,327 | |||||||
10,585,119 | ||||||||||||
New York 12.0% | ||||||||||||
Erie Cnty. Ind. Dev. Agcy., Sch. Facility Rev., | ||||||||||||
City of Buffalo Proj., F.S.A. | Aaa | 5.75 | 5/01/19 | 1,250 | 1,354,662 | |||||||
City of Buffalo Proj., F.S.A. | Aaa | 5.75 | 5/01/23 | 3,030 | 3,286,974 | |||||||
City of Buffalo Proj., F.S.A. | Aaa | 5.75 | 5/01/24 | 6,765 | 7,189,910 | |||||||
Met. Trans. Auth. Rev., Ser. A, A.M.B.A.C. | Aaa | 5.50 | 11/15/18 | 4,000 | 4,306,520 | |||||||
New York City Transitional Fin. Auth. Rev., Ser. C | Aa1 | 5.50 | 2/15/16 | 2,500 | 2,672,300 | |||||||
New York City, G.O., | ||||||||||||
Ser. D | A1 | 7.65 | 2/01/07 | 45 | 45,131 | |||||||
Ser. J | A1 | 5.00 | 6/01/27 | 3,130 | 3,166,496 | |||||||
New York St. Dorm Auth. Rev., Sloan-Kettering, | ||||||||||||
Ser. 1 | Aa2 | 5.00 | 7/01/35 | 2,500 | 2,539,350 | |||||||
Ser. 2 | Aa2 | 5.00 | 7/01/30 | 3,000 | 3,049,590 | |||||||
New York St. Dorm. Auth. Rev., | ||||||||||||
Ref. Sec’d. Hosp. Catskill Region, F.G.I.C. | Aaa | 5.25 | 2/15/17 | 2,160 | 2,288,736 | |||||||
Ref. Sec’d. Hosp. Catskill Region, F.G.I.C. | Aaa | 5.25 | 2/15/18 | 2,300 | 2,432,181 | |||||||
New York St. Mun. Bond Bank Agcy. Special Sch. Purpose Rev., | ||||||||||||
Ser. C | A+(d) | 5.25 | 6/01/22 | 3,200 | 3,333,472 | |||||||
Ser. C | A+(d) | 5.25 | 12/01/22 | 3,595 | 3,748,039 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Description (a) | Moody’s Rating | Interest Rate | Maturity Date | Principal Amount (000) | Value (Note 1) | |||||||
New York St. Twy. Auth. Rev., Hwy. & Brdg. Tr. Fd., Ser. B, A.M.B.A.C. | Aaa | 5.50% | 4/01/20 | $ | 5,000 | $ | 5,551,700 | |||||
Tobacco Settlement Fin. Corp. Rev., | ||||||||||||
Asset Bkd., Ser. A-1 | A1 | 5.50 | 6/01/16 | 3,000 | 3,135,060 | |||||||
Asset Bkd., Ser. A-1 | A1 | 5.50 | 6/01/18 | 3,000 | 3,184,650 | |||||||
Asset Bkd., Ser. A-1 | A1 | 5.50 | 6/01/19 | 5,000 | 5,324,850 | |||||||
Ser. B-1C | A1 | 5.50 | 6/01/15 | 500 | 522,510 | |||||||
57,132,131 | ||||||||||||
North Carolina 2.8% | ||||||||||||
Charlotte Arpt. Rev., Ser. B, A.M.T., M.B.I.A. | Aaa | 6.00 | 7/01/24 | 1,000 | 1,057,080 | |||||||
Charlotte Storm Wtr. Fee Rev.(b) | Aa2 | 6.00 | 6/01/10 | 500 | 541,590 | |||||||
North Carolina Eastern Mun. Powr. Agcy., Power Systems Rev. | ||||||||||||
A.M.B.A.C. | Aaa | 6.00 | 1/01/18 | 1,000 | 1,138,370 | |||||||
Ser. A(b) | Aaa | 6.00 | 1/01/22 | 650 | 763,568 | |||||||
Ser. A, E.T.M.(b) | Aaa | 6.50 | 1/01/18 | 2,635 | 3,156,704 | |||||||
Ser. A(b) | AAA(d) | 6.40 | 1/01/21 | 1,000 | 1,184,710 | |||||||
Ser. A, M.B.I.A. | Aaa | 6.50 | 1/01/18 | 1,005 | 1,178,021 | |||||||
North Carolina Hsg. Fin. Agcy. Rev., Home Ownership, Ser. 6A, A.M.T. | Aa2 | 6.20 | 1/01/29 | 660 | 687,614 | |||||||
North Carolina Mun. Powr. Agcy. Rev., No. 1 Catawba Elec., M.B.I.A. | Aaa | 6.00 | 1/01/10 | 1,250 | 1,331,800 | |||||||
Piedmont Triad Arpt. Auth. Rev., Ser. B, A.M.T., F.S.A. | Aaa | 6.00 | 7/01/21 | 1,000 | 1,059,400 | |||||||
Pitt Cnty. Rev., Mem. Hosp., E.T.M.(b) | Aaa | 5.25 | 12/01/21 | 1,000 | 1,028,400 | |||||||
13,127,257 | ||||||||||||
North Dakota 2.2% | ||||||||||||
Mercer Cnty. Poll. Control Rev., Antelope Valley Station, A.M.B.A.C. | Aaa | 7.20 | 6/30/13 | 9,000 | 10,225,800 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Dryden National Municipals Fund, Inc. | 15 |
Portfolio of Investments
as of June 30, 2006 (Unaudited) Cont’d.
Description (a) | Moody’s Rating | Interest Rate | Maturity Date | Principal Amount (000) | Value (Note 1) | |||||||
Ohio 4.2% | ||||||||||||
Brecksville Broadview Heights City Sch. Dist., G.O., F.G.I.C. | Aaa | 6.50% | 12/01/16 | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,030,320 | |||||
Columbus Citation Hsg. Dev. Corp., Mtge. Rev., A.M.T., F.H.A.(b) | NR | 7.625 | 1/01/15 | 1,585 | 1,888,242 | |||||||
Cuyahoga Cnty. Hosp. Facs. Rev., Canton, Inc. Proj. | Baa2 | 7.50 | 1/01/30 | 5,000 | 5,478,000 | |||||||
Hamilton Cnty. Sales Tax Rev., Sub., Ser. B, A.M.B.A.C., C.A.B.S. | Aaa | Zero | 12/01/20 | 2,000 | 1,002,160 | |||||||
Hilliard Sch. Dist. Sch. Impvt., G.O., C.A.B.S., F.G.I.C. | Aaa | Zero | 12/01/19 | 1,720 | 910,104 | |||||||
Lucas Cnty. Health Care Facs. Rev., Rfdg. Impvt. Sunset Retirement, Ser. A | NR | 6.625 | 8/15/30 | 1,000 | 1,056,690 | |||||||
Lucas Cnty. Hosp. Rev., Rfdg., Promedica Healthcare Group, Ser. B, A.M.B.A.C. | Aaa | 5.00 | 11/15/21 | 3,935 | 4,041,481 | |||||||
Newark Wtr. Imprvmt., Ltd. Tax, G.O., A.M.B.A.C., C.A.B.S. | Aaa | Zero | 12/01/06 | 805 | 792,498 | |||||||
Ohio Presbyterian Services, Ser. A(b) | NR | 6.625 | 7/01/07 | 1,750 | 1,820,070 | |||||||
Ohio St. Higher Ed. Facility Cmnty. Rev., Case Western Reserve Univ., Ser. B | A1 | 6.50 | 10/01/20 | 750 | 886,065 | |||||||
Richland Cnty. Hosp. Facs. Rev., Medcentral Health Systems, Ser. B | A-(d) | 6.375 | 11/15/22 | 1,000 | 1,069,670 | |||||||
19,975,300 | ||||||||||||
Oklahoma 1.9% | ||||||||||||
Oklahoma Hsg. Fin. Agcy. Rev., Home Ownership, Ser. B-1, G.N.M.A., F.N.M.A., A.M.T. | Aaa | 4.875 | 9/01/33 | 2,855 | 2,870,588 | |||||||
Oklahoma St. Tpke. Auth. Rev., Second Sr., Ser. B, F.G.I.C. | Aaa | 5.00 | 1/01/16 | 5,900 | 6,042,013 | |||||||
8,912,601 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Description (a) | Moody’s Rating | Interest Rate | Maturity Date | Principal Amount (000) | Value (Note 1) | |||||||
Pennsylvania 2.8% | ||||||||||||
Lancaster Pennsylvania Higher Ed. Auth. College Rev. | A1 | 5.00% | 4/15/27 | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,018,540 | |||||
Monroe Cnty. Hosp. Auth. Rev., Pocono Med. Center | BBB+(d) | 6.00 | 1/01/43 | 1,750 | 1,827,228 | |||||||
Pennsylvania Econ. Dev. Fin. Auth. Res. Recov. Rev. Rfdg. Colver Proj., Ser. F, A.M.B.A.C., A.M.T. | Aaa | 4.625 | 12/01/18 | 1,750 | 1,727,653 | |||||||
Philadelphia Wtr. & Waste Water Rev., Ser. A, F.S.A. | Aaa | 5.00 | 7/01/12 | 4,645 | 4,873,022 | |||||||
Pittsburgh, G.O., Ser. A, M.B.I.A. | Aaa | 5.00 | 9/01/11 | 1,500 | 1,569,555 | |||||||
Westmoreland Cnty. Ind. Dev. Agcy. Rev., Gtd., Valley Landfill Proj., A.M.T. | BBB(d) | 5.10 | 5/01/09 | 2,000 | 2,038,800 | |||||||
13,054,798 | ||||||||||||
Puerto Rico 1.8% | ||||||||||||
Puerto Rico Comwlth. Hwy. & Trans. Auth. | ||||||||||||
Rev., Ser. G, F.G.I.C. | Aaa | 5.25 | 7/01/18 | 2,250 | 2,394,428 | |||||||
Rev., Ser. K | Baa3 | 5.00 | 7/01/14 | 2,000 | 2,057,100 | |||||||
Puerto Rico Comwlth., G.O., Govt. Dev. Bank, Ser. C, A.M.T. | Baa3 | 5.25 | 1/01/15 | 1,000 | 1,038,190 | |||||||
Puerto Rico Comwlth., G.O., R.I.T.E.S., | NR | 7.3674 | 7/01/12 | 1,000 | 1,182,920 | |||||||
PA 625, A.M.B.A.C., G.O.(g)(h) | NR | 9.84767 | 7/01/10 | 500 | 609,950 | |||||||
Puerto Rico Mun. Fin. Agcy., G.O. | Baa3 | 5.00 | 8/01/12 | 1,000 | 1,029,810 | |||||||
8,312,398 | ||||||||||||
South Carolina 3.3% | ||||||||||||
Charleston Ed.Excellence Fin. Corp. Rev., Charleston Cnty. Sch. Dist. | A1 | 5.25 | 12/01/25 | 5,000 | 5,184,050 | |||||||
Charleston Wtr. Works & Swr. Rev., E.T.M.(b) | Aaa | 10.375 | 1/01/10 | 4,400 | 4,922,720 | |||||||
South Carolina Jobs Econ. Dev. Auth. Hosp. Facs., | ||||||||||||
Rev., Rfdg. & Impvt., Palmetto Health, Ser. C | Baa1 | 6.875 | 8/01/27 | 345 | 391,320 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Dryden National Municipals Fund, Inc. | 17 |
Portfolio of Investments
as of June 30, 2006 (Unaudited) Cont’d.
Description (a) | Moody’s Rating | Interest Rate | Maturity Date | Principal Amount (000) | Value (Note 1) | |||||||
Rev., Rfdg. & Impvt., Palmetto Health, Ser. C(b) | Baa1 | 6.875% | 8/01/13 | $ | 2,655 | $ | 3,085,747 | |||||
Tobacco Settlement Rev., Mgt. Auth., Ser. B | Baa3 | 6.375 | 5/15/28 | 2,000 | 2,133,260 | |||||||
15,717,097 | ||||||||||||
South Dakota 0.2% | ||||||||||||
Ed. Enhancement Fin. Fdg. Corp. Rev., Tobacco, Ser. B | Baa3 | 6.50 | 6/01/32 | 1,000 | 1,078,130 | |||||||
Tennessee 2.3% | ||||||||||||
Bristol Health & Ed. Facility Rev., Bristol Mem. Hosp., F.G.I.C.(f) | Aaa | 6.75 | 9/01/10 | 5,000 | 5,413,900 | |||||||
Shelby Cnty. Health Ed. & Hsg. Facility Brd. | ||||||||||||
Hosp. Rev., Methodist Health Care(b) | NR | 6.50 | 9/01/12 | 560 | 635,275 | |||||||
Hosp. Rev., Methodist Health Care(b) | NR | 6.50 | 9/01/12 | 940 | 1,066,355 | |||||||
Tennessee Hsg. Dev. Agcy. Rev., Homeownership Program, A.M.T. | Aa2 | 5.00 | 7/01/34 | 3,595 | 3,652,232 | |||||||
10,767,762 | ||||||||||||
Texas 8.5% | ||||||||||||
Brazos River Auth. Poll. Control Rev. | ||||||||||||
TXU Energy Co. LLC Proj., A.M.T. | Baa2 | 5.40 | 5/01/29 | 1,500 | 1,531,875 | |||||||
TXU Energy Co. LLC Proj., Ser. C, A.M.T. | Baa2 | 6.75 | 10/01/38 | 1,255 | 1,402,124 | |||||||
TXU Energy Co. LLC Proj., Ser. D | Baa2 | 5.40 | 10/01/14 | 1,000 | 1,053,290 | |||||||
Brazos River Auth. Rev., Houston Inds., Inc. Proj. B, A.M.B.A.C. | Aaa | 5.125 | 11/01/20 | 3,500 | 3,591,105 | |||||||
Cash Supply Utility Dist. Rev., Rfdg. & Impvt., M.B.I.A. | Aaa | 5.25 | 9/01/22 | 1,765 | 1,852,085 | |||||||
Frisco Independent School Dist., | ||||||||||||
G.O., P.S.F. | Aaa | 5.25 | 8/15/23 | 2,360 | 2,496,644 | |||||||
G.O., P.S.F. | Aaa | 5.25 | 8/15/24 | 2,480 | 2,621,534 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Description (a) | Moody’s Rating | Interest Rate | Maturity Date | Principal Amount (000) | Value (Note 1) | |||||||
Houston Util. Syst. Rev., Ser. A, F.S.A. | Aaa | 5.25% | 5/15/21 | $ | 9,000 | $ | 9,475,559 | |||||
Lower Colorado River Auth. Transmission Contract Rev., LCRA Trans. Services Corp. Proj., Ser. C, A.M.B.A.C. | Aaa | 5.25 | 5/15/25 | 2,250 | 2,351,790 | |||||||
Matagorda Cnty. Nav. Dist. No. 1, Rev., Rfdg., Centerpoint Energy Proj. | Baa2 | 5.60 | 3/01/27 | 2,000 | 2,075,880 | |||||||
Sabine River Auth. Poll. Control Rev., TXU Energy Co. LLC Proj., Ser. B | Baa2 | 6.15 | 8/01/22 | 1,000 | 1,075,460 | |||||||
Texas Comm. Mobility Fdg., G.O. | Aa1 | 5.00 | 4/01/27 | 8,000 | 8,191,760 | |||||||
Texas St. Pub. Fin. Auth. Rev., Southern Univ. Fin. Systems, M.B.I.A. | Aaa | 5.50 | 11/01/18 | 2,240 | 2,390,394 | |||||||
40,109,500 | ||||||||||||
U.S. Virgin Islands 0.3% | ||||||||||||
U.S. Virgin Islands Pub. Fin. Auth., Sr. Lien Matching Fund Loan Note A | BBB(d) | 5.25 | 10/01/21 | 1,500 | 1,542,660 | |||||||
Virginia 2.5% | ||||||||||||
Gloucester Cnty. Ind. Dev., Auth. Sld. Waste Disposal Rev., Waste Mgmt. Services, Ser. A, A.M.T. | BBB(d) | 5.125 | 5/01/14 | 2,300 | 2,362,859 | |||||||
Henrico Cnty. Econ. Dev. Auth. Rev., Bon Secours Health Systems, Inc., Ser. A | A3 | 5.60 | 11/15/30 | 850 | 880,311 | |||||||
Richmond Met. Auth. Expy. Rev., Rfdg., F.G.I.C. | Aaa | 5.25 | 7/15/17 | 5,775 | 6,162,329 | |||||||
Sussex Cnty. Ind. Dev. Auth. Sld. Waste Disp. Rev., Atlantic Waste, Ser. A, A.M.T. | BBB(d) | 5.125 | 5/01/14 | 1,400 | 1,438,262 | |||||||
Tobacco Settlement Fin. Corp. Rev., Asset Bkd. | Baa3 | 5.625 | 6/01/37 | 1,000 | 1,029,260 | |||||||
11,873,021 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Dryden National Municipals Fund, Inc. | 19 |
Portfolio of Investments
as of June 30, 2006 (Unaudited) Cont’d.
Description (a) | Moody’s Rating | Interest Rate | Maturity Date | Principal Amount (000) | Value (Note 1) | |||||||
Washington 3.8% | ||||||||||||
Cowlitz Cnty. Sch. Dist. No. 122, Longview, G.O., F.S.A. | Aaa | 5.50% | 12/01/19 | $ | 3,500 | $ | 3,723,930 | |||||
Energy Northwest Elec. Rev., Columbia | ||||||||||||
Generating, Ser. B, A.M.B.A.C. | Aaa | 6.00 | 7/01/18 | 4,000 | 4,378,519 | |||||||
Proj. No. 1, Ser. B, M.B.I.A. | Aaa | 6.00 | 7/01/17 | 3,000 | 3,292,230 | |||||||
Proj. No. 3, Ser. A, F.S.A. | Aaa | 5.50 | 7/01/18 | 4,010 | 4,284,084 | |||||||
Tobacco Settlement Auth. Rev., Asset Bkd. | Baa3 | 6.50 | 6/01/26 | 1,925 | 2,092,052 | |||||||
17,770,815 | ||||||||||||
West Virginia 0.5% | ||||||||||||
West Virginia St. Hosp. Fin. Auth., Oak Hill Hosp. Rev., Ser. B(b) | A2 | 6.75 | 9/01/10 | 2,000 | 2,226,360 | |||||||
Wisconsin 1.1% | ||||||||||||
Badger Tobacco Asset Secur. Corp., Rev., Asset Bkd. | Baa3 | 6.125 | 6/01/27 | 2,800 | 2,968,364 | |||||||
Wisconsin St. Health & Ed. Facs. Auth. Rev., Marshfield Clinic, Ser. B | BBB+(d) | 6.00 | 2/15/25 | 2,000 | 2,102,780 | |||||||
5,071,144 | ||||||||||||
Total long-term investments | 467,490,233 | |||||||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT 0.2% | ||||||||||||
Alabama 0.2% | ||||||||||||
Mcintosh Ind. Dev. Brd. Environ. Impvt. Rev., A.M.T., F.R.D.D.(e) | P-2 | 4.37 | 7/03/06 | 950 | 950,000 | |||||||
Total Investments 98.9% | 468,440,233 | |||||||||||
Other assets in excess of liabilities(i) 1.1% | 5,217,612 | |||||||||||
Total Net Assets 100.0% | $ | 473,657,845 | ||||||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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(a) | The following abbreviations are used in portfolio descriptions: |
A.C.A.—American Capital Access
A.M.B.A.C.—American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation
A.M.T.—Alternative Minimum Tax
C.A.B.S.—Capital Appreciation Bonds
E.T.M.—Escrowed to Maturity
F.G.I.C.—Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
F.H.A.—Federal Housing Administration
F.H.L.M.C.—Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
F.N.M.A.—Federal National Mortgage Association
F.R.D.D.—Floating Rate (Daily) Demand
F.S.A.—Financial Security Assurance
G.N.M.A.—Government National Mortgage Association
G.O.—General Obligation
M.B.I.A.—Municipal Bond Insurance Corporation
NR—Not Rated by Moody’s or Standard and Poor’s ratings
P.S.F.— Permanent School Fund
R.I.T.E.S.—Residual Interest Tax Exempt Securities Receipts
X.L.C.A.—XL Capital Assurance
(b) | Prerefunded issues are secured by escrowed cash and/or direct U.S. guaranteed obligations. |
(c) | Represents issuer in default of interest payments; non-income producing security. |
(d) | Standard & Poor’s rating. |
(e) | Indicates a variable rate security. The maturity date presented for these instruments is the latter of the next date on which the security can be redeemed at par or the next date on which the rate of interest is adjusted. The interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at June 30, 2006. |
(f) | All or portion of security segregated as collateral for financial futures contracts. |
(g) | 144A Security was pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be resold subject to that rule except to qualified institutional buyers. Unless otherwise noted, 144A Securities are deemed to be Liquid. |
(h) | Inverse floating rate bond. The coupon is inversely indexed to a floating interest rate. The rate shown is at June 30, 2006. |
(i) | Other assets in excess of liabilities include net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on financial futures as follows: |
Open futures contracts outstanding at June 30, 2006:
Number of Contracts | Type | Expiration Month | Value at June 30, 2006 | Value at Trade Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||
Long Positions: | ||||||||||||||
46 | U.S. Treasury 5Yr Note | Sep. 06 | $ | 4,756,687 | $ | 4,784,853 | $ | (28,166 | ) | |||||
6 | U.S. Treasury 2Yr Note | Sep. 06 | 1,216,688 | 1,221,389 | (4,701 | ) | ||||||||
$ | (32,867 | ) | ||||||||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments
as of June 30, 2006 Cont’d.
Number of Contracts | Type | Expiration Month | Value at June 30, 2006 | Value at Trade Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | ||||||||
Short Positions: | |||||||||||||
217 | U.S. Treasury 10Yr Note | Sep. 06 | $ | 22,754,484 | $ | 22,843,039 | $ | 88,555 | |||||
203 | U.S. Treasury 30Yr Bond | Sep. 06 | 21,651,219 | 21,704,103 | 52,884 | ||||||||
$ | 141,439 | ||||||||||||
$ | 108,572 | ||||||||||||
The industry classification of portfolio holdings and other assets in excess of liabilities shown as a percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2006 were as follows:
Healthcare | 16.8 | % | |
General Obligation | 15.7 | ||
Transportation | 11.7 | ||
Power | 10.2 | ||
Lease Backed Certificate of Participation | 7.4 | ||
Education | 6.8 | ||
Housing | 6.2 | ||
Special Tax/Assessment District | 4.6 | ||
Water & Sewer | 4.6 | ||
Corporate Backed IDB & PCR | 4.1 | ||
Other | 3.2 | ||
Tobacco Appropriated | 2.6 | ||
Tobacco | 2.4 | ||
Solid Waste/Resource Recovery | 1.9 | ||
Pooled Financing | 0.5 | ||
Short-Term Investment | 0.2 | ||
98.9 | |||
Other assets in excess of liabilities | 1.1 | ||
Total | 100.0 | % | |
Industry classification is subject to change.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
JUNE 30, 2006 | SEMIANNUAL REPORT |
Dryden National Municipals Fund, Inc.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
as of June 30, 2006 (Unaudited)
Assets | |||
Unaffiliated investments at value (cost $457,385,763) | $ | 468,440,233 | |
Cash | 35,553 | ||
Interest receivable | 6,840,209 | ||
Prepaid expenses | 6,952 | ||
Receivable for Fund shares sold | 101 | ||
Total assets | 475,323,048 | ||
Liabilities | |||
Payable for Fund shares reacquired | 625,823 | ||
Due to broker—variation margin | 257,363 | ||
Dividends payable | 257,344 | ||
Management fee payable | 192,251 | ||
Accrued expenses | 151,300 | ||
Distribution fee payable | 104,148 | ||
Transfer agent fee payable | 44,104 | ||
Deferred directors’ fees | 32,870 | ||
Total liabilities | 1,665,203 | ||
Net Assets | $ | 473,657,845 | |
Net assets were comprised of: | |||
Common stock, at par | $ | 319,193 | |
Paid-in capital in excess of par | 458,859,814 | ||
459,179,007 | |||
Undistributed net investment income | 407,851 | ||
Accumulated net realized gain on investments | 2,907,945 | ||
Net unrealized appreciation on investments | 11,163,042 | ||
Net assets, June 30, 2006 | $ | 473,657,845 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Class A | |||
Net asset value and redemption price per share | |||
($444,336,048 ÷ 29,947,916 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | $ | 14.84 | |
Maximum sales charge (4% of offering price) | .62 | ||
Maximum offering price to public | $ | 15.46 | |
Class B | |||
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share | |||
($22,978,298 ÷ 1,544,414 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | $ | 14.88 | |
Class C | |||
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share | |||
($3,448,981 ÷ 231,805 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | $ | 14.88 | |
Class Z | |||
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share | |||
($2,894,518 ÷ 195,214 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | $ | 14.83 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 (Unaudited)
Net Investment Income | ||||
Income | ||||
Interest | $ | 11,858,415 | ||
Expenses | ||||
Management fee | 1,191,175 | |||
Distribution fee—Class A | 571,353 | |||
Distribution fee—Class B | 62,478 | |||
Distribution fee—Class C | 12,798 | |||
Transfer agent’s fee and expenses (including affiliated expense of $127,000) | 171,000 | |||
Custodian’s fees and expenses | 51,000 | |||
Reports to shareholders | 44,000 | |||
Registration fees | 37,000 | |||
Insurance | 14,000 | |||
Audit fee | 12,000 | |||
Directors’ fees | 12,000 | |||
Legal fees and expenses | 12,000 | |||
Miscellaneous | 11,973 | |||
Total expenses | 2,202,777 | |||
Less: Custodian fee credit | (500 | ) | ||
Net expenses | 2,202,277 | |||
Net investment income | 9,656,138 | |||
Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments | ||||
Net realized gain on: | ||||
Investment transactions | 740,184 | |||
Financial futures transactions | 1,491,400 | |||
2,231,584 | ||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | ||||
Investments | (11,009,497 | ) | ||
Financial futures contracts | 561,325 | |||
(10,448,172 | ) | |||
Net loss on investments | (8,216,588 | ) | ||
Net Increase In Net Assets Resulting From Operations | $ | 1,439,550 | ||
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 | Year Ended December 31, 2005 | |||||||
Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets | ||||||||
Operations | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 9,656,138 | $ | 20,809,303 | ||||
Net realized gain on investments | 2,231,584 | 2,951,311 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | (10,448,172 | ) | (7,892,054 | ) | ||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 1,439,550 | 15,868,560 | ||||||
Dividends and distributions (Note 1) | ||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | ||||||||
Class A | (9,018,635 | ) | (19,342,671 | ) | ||||
Class B | (461,467 | ) | (1,189,557 | ) | ||||
Class C | (58,867 | ) | (131,024 | ) | ||||
Class Z | (63,178 | ) | (158,092 | ) | ||||
(9,602,147 | ) | (20,821,344 | ) | |||||
Distributions from net realized gains | ||||||||
Class A | — | (2,658,359 | ) | |||||
Class B | — | (162,179 | ) | |||||
Class C | — | (18,650 | ) | |||||
Class Z | — | (19,119 | ) | |||||
— | (2,858,307 | ) | ||||||
Fund share transactions (Net of share conversions) (Note 6) | ||||||||
Net proceeds from shares sold | 3,609,602 | 15,906,773 | ||||||
Net asset value of shares issued in | 6,111,123 | 15,136,662 | ||||||
Cost of shares reacquired | (34,052,823 | ) | (70,305,881 | ) | ||||
Decrease in net assets from Fund share transactions | (24,332,098 | ) | (39,262,446 | ) | ||||
Total decrease | (32,494,695 | ) | (47,073,537 | ) | ||||
Net Assets | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 506,152,540 | 553,226,077 | ||||||
End of period(a) | $ | 473,657,845 | $ | 506,152,540 | ||||
(a) Includes undistributed net investment income of: | $ | 407,851 | $ | 353,860 | ||||
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Dryden National Municipals Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”), is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as a diversified, open-end management investment company. The investment objective of the Fund is to seek a high level of current income exempt from federal income taxes by investing substantially all of its total assets in carefully selected long-term municipal bonds of medium quality. The ability of the issuers of debt securities held by the Fund to meet their obligations may be affected by economic or political developments in a specific state, industry or region.
Note 1. Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Securities Valuations: The Fund values municipal securities (including commitments to purchase such securities on a “when-issued” basis) as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange, on the basis of prices provided by a pricing service which uses information with respect to transactions in comparable securities and various relationships between securities in determining values. Securities listed on a securities exchange (other than options on securities and indices) are valued at the last sale price on such exchange on the day of valuation or, if there was no sale on such day, at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices, or at the last bid price on such day in the absence of an asked price. Securities that are actively traded in the over-the-counter market, including listed securities for which the primary market is believed by Prudential Investments LLC (“PI” or “Manager”) in consultation with the subadvisor, to be over-the-counter, are valued at market value using prices provided, by an independent pricing agent or principal market maker. Futures contracts and options thereon traded on a commodities exchange or board of trade are valued at the last sale price at the close of trading on such exchange or board of trade or, if there was no sale on the applicable commodities exchange or board of trade on such day, at the mean between the most recently quoted prices on such exchange or board of trade or at the last bid price in the absence of an asked price. Securities for which reliable market quotations are not readily available or for which the pricing service does not provide a valuation methodology, or does not present fair value, are valued at fair value in accordance with Board of Directors’ approved fair valuation procedures. When determining the fair valuation of securities, some of the factors influencing the valuation include, the nature of any restrictions on disposition of the securities; assessment of the general liquidity of the securities; the issuer’s financial condition and
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the markets in which it does business; the cost of the investment; the size of the holding and capitalization of the issuer; the prices of any recent transactions or bids/offers for such securities or any comparable securities; any available analyst media or other reports or information deemed reliable by the investment adviser regarding the issuer or the markets or industry in which it operates. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the price used by other mutual funds to calculate their net asset values. As of June 30, 2006, there were no securities whose values were adjusted in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Directors.
Investments in mutual funds are valued at their net asset value as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange on the date of valuation.
Short-term securities which mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The amortized cost method involves valuing a security at its cost on the date of purchase and thereafter assuming a constant amortization to maturity of the difference between the principal amount due at maturity and cost. Short-term securities which mature in more than sixty days are valued at current market quotations.
Inverse Floaters: The Fund invests in variable rate securities commonly called “inverse floaters”. The interest rates on these securities have an inverse relationship to interest rate of other securities or the value of an index. Changes in interest rates on the other security or index inversely affect the rate paid on the inverse floater, and the inverse floater’s price will be more volatile than that of a fixed-rate bond. Additionally, some of these securities contain a “leverage factor” whereby the interest rate moves inversely by a “factor” to the benchmark rate. Certain interest rate movements and other market factors can substantially affect the liquidity of inverse floating rate notes.
Interest Rate Swaps: The Fund may enter into interest rate swaps. In a simple interest rate swap, one investor pays a floating rate of interest on a notional principal amount and receives a fixed rate of interest on the same notional principal amount for a specified period of time. Alternatively, an investor may pay a fixed rate and receive a floating rate. Net interest payments/receipts are included in interest income in the Statement of Operations.
During the term of the swap, changes in the value of the swap are recorded as unrealized gains or losses by “marking-to-market” to reflect the market value of the swap. When the swap is terminated, the Fund will record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and the Fund’s basis in the contract, if any.
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(Unaudited) Cont’d
The Fund is exposed to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the other party to the interest rate swap. However, the Fund does not anticipate non-performance by any counterparty.
Financial Futures Contracts: A financial futures contract is an agreement to purchase (long) or sell (short) an agreed amount of securities at a set price for delivery on a future date. Upon entering into a financial futures contract, the Fund is required to pledge to the broker an amount of cash and/or other assets equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. This amount is known as the “initial margin.” Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by the Fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying security. Such variation margin is recorded for financial statement purposes on a daily basis as unrealized gain or loss. When the contract expires or is closed, the gain or loss is realized and is presented in the statement of operations as net realized gain (loss) on financial futures contracts.
The Fund invests in financial futures contracts in order to hedge existing portfolio securities, or securities the Fund intends to purchase, against fluctuations in value caused by changes in prevailing interest rates. Should interest rates move unexpectedly, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the financial futures contracts and may realize a loss. The use of futures transactions involves the risk of imperfect correlation in movements in the price of futures contracts, interest rates and the underlying hedged assets.
Written Options, financial future contracts and swap contracts involve elements of both market and credit risk in excess of the amounts reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Restricted Securities: The Fund may hold up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities, including those which are restricted as to disposition under securities law (“restricted securities”). Certain issues of restricted securities held by the Fund at the end of the fiscal period include registration rights under which the Fund may demand registration by the issuer, of which the Fund may bear the cost of such registration. Restricted securities, sometimes referred to as private placements, are valued pursuant to the valuation procedures noted above.
Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains or losses from investment on sales of
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portfolio securities are calculated on the identified cost basis. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, as required, is recorded on the accrual basis. Expenses are recorded on the accrual basis.
Net investment income or loss (other than distribution fees, which are charged directly to respective class) and unrealized and realized gains or losses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of the day.
Taxes: For federal income tax purposes, it is the Fund’s policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
Dividends and Distributions: The Fund expects to pay dividends of net investment income monthly and distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, annually. Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income and gains are reclassified amongst undistributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gain or loss and paid-in capital in excess of par, as appropriate.
Custody Fee Credits: The Fund has an arrangement with its custodian bank, whereby uninvested monies earn credits which reduce the fees charged by the custodian. Such custody fee credits are presented as a reduction of gross expenses in the accompanying Statement of Operations.
Estimates: The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Note 2. Agreements
The Fund has a management agreement with Prudential Investments LLC (“PI”). Pursuant to this agreement, PI has responsibility for all investment advisory services and supervises the subadvisor’s performance of such services. PI has entered into a subadvisory agreement with Prudential Investment Management, Inc. (“PIM”). The subadvisory agreement provides that PIM will furnish investment advisory services in connection with the management of the Fund. In connection therewith, PIM is
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(Unaudited) Cont’d
obligated to keep certain books and records of the Fund. PI pays for the services of PIM, the cost of compensation of officers of the Fund, occupancy and certain clerical and bookkeeping costs of the Fund. The Fund bears all other costs and expenses.
The management fee paid to PI is computed daily and payable monthly at an annual rate of .50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets up to and including $250 million, .475% of the next $250 million, .45% of the next $500 million, .425% of the next $250 million, .40% of the next $250 million and .375% of the Fund’s average daily net assets in excess of $1.5 billion. The effective management fee rate was .49 of 1% for the six months ended June 30, 2006.
The Fund has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”), which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares of the Fund. The Fund compensates PIMS for distributing and servicing the Fund’s Class A, Class B and Class C shares, pursuant to plans of distribution (the “Class A, B and C Plans”), regardless of expenses actually incurred by PIMS. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly. No distribution or service fees are paid to PIMS as distributor of the Class Z shares of the Fund.
Pursuant to the Class A, B and C Plans, the Fund compensates PIMS for distribution related activities at an annual rate of up to .30 of 1%, .50 of 1% and 1%, of the average daily net assets of the Class A, B and C shares, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2006, PIMS contractually agreed to limit such fees to .25 of 1% and .75 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A and Class C shares, respectively.
PIMS has advised the Fund that it received approximately $34,900 in front-end sales charges resulting from sales of Class A shares, during the six months ended June 30, 2006. From these fees, PIMS paid a substantial portion of such sales charges to affiliated broker-dealers, which in turn paid commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs.
PlMS has advised the Fund that for the six months ended June 30, 2006, it received approximately $15,700 in contingent deferred sales charges imposed upon redemptions by certain Class B shareholders.
PI, PIM and PIMS are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).
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The Fund, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the “Funds”), is a party to a syndicated credit agreement (“SCA”) with two banks. The SCA provides for a commitment of $500 million. Interest on any borrowings under the SCA would be incurred at market rates. The Fund pays a commitment fee of .0725 of 1% of the unused portion of the renewed SCA. The commitment fee is accrued daily and paid quarterly and is allocated to the Funds pro-rata based on net assets. The purpose of the SCA is to serve as an alternative source of funding for capital share redemptions. The expiration date of the renewed SCA is October 27, 2006. The Fund did not borrow any amounts pursuant to the SCA during the six months ended June 30, 2006.
Note 3. Other Transactions with Affiliates
Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), an affiliate of PI, and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, serves as the Fund’s transfer agent. Transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates, where applicable.
The Fund pays networking fees to affiliated and unaffiliated broker/dealers. These networking fees are payments made to broker/dealers that clear mutual fund transactions through a national clearing system. For the six months ended June 30, 2006, the fund incurred approximately $18,000 in total networking fees. These amounts are included in transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations.
Note 4. Portfolio Securities
Purchases and sales of investment securities, other than short-term investments, for the six months ended June 30, 2006, aggregated $103,448,413 and $122,171,091, respectively.
Note 5. Tax Information
The United States federal income tax basis of the Fund’s investments and the net unrealized appreciation as of June 30, 2006 were as follows:
Tax Basis of Investments | Appreciation | Depreciation | Net Unrealized Appreciation | |||
$457,122,491 | $15,087,525 | $3,769,783 | $11,317,742 |
The differences between book and tax basis are primarily attributable to differences in the treatment of premium amortization for book and tax purposes.
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(Unaudited) Cont’d
Note 6. Capital
The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 4%. All investors who purchase Class A shares in an amount of $1 million or more and sell these shares within 12 months of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1%, including investors who purchase their shares through broker-dealers affiliated with Prudential. Class B shares are sold with a CDSC which declines from 5% to zero depending upon the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a CDSC of 1% during the first 12 months. Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly basis approximately seven years after purchase. A special exchange privilege is also available for shareholders who qualified to purchase Class A shares at net asset value. Class Z shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charge and are offered exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.
There are 1 billion shares of common stock, $.01 par value per share, authorized divided into four classes, designated Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z common stock, each of which consists of 250 million authorized shares.
Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:
Class A | Shares | Amount | |||||
Six months ended June 30, 2006: | |||||||
Shares sold | 164,089 | $ | 2,473,673 | ||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 381,802 | 5,734,557 | |||||
Shares reacquired | (2,058,775 | ) | (30,924,530 | ) | |||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | (1,512,884 | ) | (22,716,300 | ) | |||
Shares issued upon conversion from Class B | 147,248 | 2,215,073 | |||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | (1,365,636 | ) | $ | (20,501,227 | ) | ||
Year ended December 31, 2005: | |||||||
Shares sold | 879,629 | $ | 13,411,701 | ||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 924,385 | 14,061,634 | |||||
Shares reacquired | (4,061,757 | ) | (61,859,857 | ) | |||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | (2,257,743 | ) | (34,386,522 | ) | |||
Shares issued upon conversion from Class B | 358,614 | 5,459,799 | |||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | (1,899,129 | ) | $ | (28,926,723 | ) | ||
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Class B | Shares | Amount | |||||
Six months ended June 30, 2006: | |||||||
Shares sold | 44,546 | $ | 670,990 | ||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 17,999 | 271,183 | |||||
Shares reacquired | (156,537 | ) | (2,361,695 | ) | |||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | (93,992 | ) | (1,419,522 | ) | |||
Shares reacquired upon conversion into Class A | (146,857 | ) | (2,215,073 | ) | |||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | (240,849 | ) | $ | (3,634,595 | ) | ||
Year ended December 31, 2005: | |||||||
Shares sold | 105,478 | $ | 1,614,072 | ||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 51,992 | 793,267 | |||||
Shares reacquired | (377,197 | ) | (5,766,389 | ) | |||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | (219,727 | ) | (3,359,050 | ) | |||
Shares reacquired upon conversion into Class A | (357,620 | ) | (5,459,799 | ) | |||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | (577,347 | ) | $ | (8,818,849 | ) | ||
Class C | |||||||
Six months ended June 30, 2006: | |||||||
Shares sold | 18,805 | $ | 282,447 | ||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 2,960 | 44,591 | |||||
Shares reacquired | (20,058 | ) | (302,335 | ) | |||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | 1,707 | $ | 24,703 | ||||
Year ended December 31, 2005: | |||||||
Shares sold | 33,408 | $ | 506,868 | ||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 7,188 | 109,665 | |||||
Shares reacquired | (87,986 | ) | (1,341,258 | ) | |||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | (47,390 | ) | $ | (724,725 | ) | ||
Class Z | |||||||
Six months ended June 30, 2006: | |||||||
Shares sold | 12,136 | $ | 182,492 | ||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 4,050 | 60,792 | |||||
Shares reacquired | (30,943 | ) | (464,263 | ) | |||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | (14,757 | ) | $ | (220,979 | ) | ||
Year ended December 31, 2005: | |||||||
Shares sold | 24,574 | $ | 374,132 | ||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 11,313 | 172,096 | |||||
Shares reacquired | (88,091 | ) | (1,338,377 | ) | |||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | (52,204 | ) | $ | (792,149 | ) | ||
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Financial Highlights
(Unaudited)
Class A | ||||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 | ||||
Per Share Operating Performance: | ||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning Of Period | $ | 15.09 | ||
Income from investment operations | ||||
Net investment income | .30 | |||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (.26 | ) | ||
Total from investment operations | .04 | |||
Less Dividends and Distributions | ||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.29 | ) | ||
Distributions from net realized gains | — | |||
Total dividends and distributions | (.29 | ) | ||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 14.84 | ||
Total Return(a): | .28 | % | ||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||
Net assets, end of period (000) | $ | 444,336 | ||
Average net assets (000) | $ | 460,870 | ||
Ratios to average net assets: | ||||
Expenses, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees(b) | .89 | %(c) | ||
Expenses, excluding distribution and service (12b-1) fees | .64 | %(c) | ||
Net investment income | 3.97 | %(c) | ||
For Class A, B, C and Z shares: | ||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 21 | %(d) |
(a) | Total investment return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods of less than one full year are not annualized. |
(b) | The distributor of the Fund has contractually agreed to limit its distribution and service (12b-1) fees to .25 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A shares. |
(c) | Annualized. |
(d) | Not annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Class A | ||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | ||||||||||||||
$ | 15.32 | $ | 15.52 | $ | 15.82 | $ | 15.32 | $ | 15.59 | |||||||||
.60 | .59 | .67 | .75 | .75 | ||||||||||||||
(.15 | ) | .02 | .05 | .64 | (.13 | ) | ||||||||||||
.45 | .61 | .72 | 1.39 | .62 | ||||||||||||||
(.60 | ) | (.59 | ) | (.67 | ) | (.73 | ) | (.76 | ) | |||||||||
(.08 | ) | (.22 | ) | (.35 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.13 | ) | |||||||||
(.68 | ) | (.81 | ) | (1.02 | ) | (.89 | ) | (.89 | ) | |||||||||
$ | 15.09 | $ | 15.32 | $ | 15.52 | $ | 15.82 | $ | 15.32 | |||||||||
3.02 | % | 4.11 | % | 4.63 | % | 9.27 | % | 3.95 | % | |||||||||
$ | 472,491 | $ | 508,667 | $ | 549,537 | $ | 595,874 | $ | 579,335 | |||||||||
$ | 492,151 | $ | 525,601 | $ | 570,837 | $ | 584,236 | $ | 599,337 | |||||||||
.87 | % | .86 | % | .87 | % | .87 | % | .89 | % | |||||||||
.62 | % | .61 | % | .62 | % | .62 | % | .64 | % | |||||||||
3.93 | % | 3.83 | % | 4.22 | % | 4.68 | % | 4.76 | % | |||||||||
39 | % | 49 | % | 157 | % | 97 | % | 66 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights
(Unaudited) Cont’d
Class B | ||||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 | ||||
Per Share Operating Performance: | ||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning Of Period | $ | 15.13 | ||
Income from investment operations | ||||
Net investment income | .28 | |||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (.25 | ) | ||
Total from investment operations | .03 | |||
Less Dividends and Distributions | ||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.28 | ) | ||
Distributions from net realized gains | — | |||
Total dividends and distributions | (.28 | ) | ||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 14.88 | ||
Total Return(a): | .16 | % | ||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||
Net assets, end of period (000) | $ | 22,978 | ||
Average net assets (000) | $ | 25,198 | ||
Ratios to average net assets: | ||||
Expenses, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees | 1.14 | %(b) | ||
Expenses, excluding distribution and service (12b-1) fees | .64 | %(b) | ||
Net investment income | 3.72 | %(b) |
(a) | Total investment return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods of less than one full year are not annualized. |
(b) | Annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Class B | ||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | ||||||||||||||
$ | 15.36 | $ | 15.56 | $ | 15.86 | $ | 15.36 | $ | 15.63 | |||||||||
.56 | .55 | .63 | .71 | .71 | ||||||||||||||
(.15 | ) | .02 | .05 | .64 | (.13 | ) | ||||||||||||
.41 | .57 | .68 | 1.35 | .58 | ||||||||||||||
(.56 | ) | (.55 | ) | (.63 | ) | (.69 | ) | (.72 | ) | |||||||||
(.08 | ) | (.22 | ) | (.35 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.13 | ) | |||||||||
(.64 | ) | (.77 | ) | (.98 | ) | (.85 | ) | (.85 | ) | |||||||||
$ | 15.13 | $ | 15.36 | $ | 15.56 | $ | 15.86 | $ | 15.36 | |||||||||
2.76 | % | 3.85 | % | 4.37 | % | 8.99 | % | 3.70 | % | |||||||||
$ | 27,013 | $ | 36,285 | $ | 42,267 | $ | 47,612 | $ | 48,972 | |||||||||
$ | 32,345 | $ | 39,139 | $ | 45,147 | $ | 49,097 | $ | 54,043 | |||||||||
1.12 | % | 1.11 | % | 1.12 | % | 1.12 | % | 1.14 | % | |||||||||
.62 | % | .61 | % | .62 | % | .62 | % | .64 | % | |||||||||
3.67 | % | 3.58 | % | 3.97 | % | 4.43 | % | 4.52 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights
(Unaudited) Cont’d
Class C | ||||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 | ||||
Per Share Operating Performance: | ||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning Of Period | $ | 15.13 | ||
Income from investment operations | ||||
Net investment income | .26 | |||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (.25 | ) | ||
Total from investment operations | .01 | |||
Less Dividends and Distributions | ||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.26 | ) | ||
Distributions from net realized gains | — | |||
Total dividends and distributions | (.26 | ) | ||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 14.88 | ||
Total Return(a): | .04 | % | ||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||
Net assets, end of period (000) | $ | 3,449 | ||
Average net assets (000) | $ | 3,441 | ||
Ratios to average net assets: | ||||
Expenses, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees(b) | 1.39 | %(c) | ||
Expenses, excluding distribution and service (12b-1) fees | .64 | %(c) | ||
Net investment income | 3.47 | %(c) |
(a) | Total investment return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods of less than one full year are not annualized. |
(b) | The distributor of the Fund has contractually agreed to limit its distribution and service (12b-1) fees to .75 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class C shares. |
(c) | Annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Class C | ||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | ||||||||||||||
$ | 15.36 | $ | 15.56 | $ | 15.86 | $ | 15.36 | $ | 15.63 | |||||||||
.52 | .51 | .59 | .67 | .67 | ||||||||||||||
(.15 | ) | .02 | .05 | .64 | (.13 | ) | ||||||||||||
.37 | .53 | .64 | 1.31 | .54 | ||||||||||||||
(.52 | ) | (.51 | ) | (.59 | ) | (.65 | ) | (.68 | ) | |||||||||
(.08 | ) | (.22 | ) | (.35 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.13 | ) | |||||||||
(.60 | ) | (.73 | ) | (.94 | ) | (.81 | ) | (.81 | ) | |||||||||
$ | 15.13 | $ | 15.36 | $ | 15.56 | $ | 15.86 | $ | 15.36 | |||||||||
2.50 | % | 3.59 | % | 4.11 | % | 8.71 | % | 3.45 | % | |||||||||
$ | 3,482 | $ | 4,261 | $ | 5,163 | $ | 6,107 | $ | 5,183 | |||||||||
$ | 3,822 | $ | 4,628 | $ | 5,792 | $ | 5,709 | $ | 4,032 | |||||||||
1.37 | % | 1.36 | % | 1.37 | % | 1.37 | % | 1.39 | % | |||||||||
.62 | % | .61 | % | .62 | % | .62 | % | .64 | % | |||||||||
3.42 | % | 3.33 | % | 3.73 | % | 4.17 | % | 4.28 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights
(Unaudited) Cont’d
Class Z | ||||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 | ||||
Per Share Operating Performance: | ||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning Of Period | $ | 15.08 | ||
Income from investment operations | ||||
Net investment income | .32 | |||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (.26 | ) | ||
Total from investment operations | .06 | |||
Less Dividends and Distributions | ||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.31 | ) | ||
Distributions from net realized gains | — | |||
Total dividends and distributions | (.31 | ) | ||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 14.83 | ||
Total Return(a): | .41 | % | ||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||
Net assets, end of period (000) | $ | 2,895 | ||
Average net assets (000) | $ | 3,037 | ||
Ratios to average net assets: | ||||
Expenses, including distribution fees and service (12b-1) fees | .64 | %(b) | ||
Expenses, excluding distribution fees and service (12b-1) fees | .64 | %(b) | ||
Net investment income | 4.22 | %(b) |
(a) | Total investment return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods of less than one full year are not annualized. |
(b) | Annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | ||||||||||||||
$ | 15.31 | $ | 15.51 | $ | 15.81 | $ | 15.32 | $ | 15.58 | |||||||||
.64 | .63 | .71 | .78 | .78 | ||||||||||||||
(.15 | ) | .02 | .05 | .64 | (.12 | ) | ||||||||||||
.49 | .65 | .76 | 1.42 | .66 | ||||||||||||||
(.64 | ) | (.63 | ) | (.71 | ) | (.77 | ) | (.79 | ) | |||||||||
(.08 | ) | (.22 | ) | (.35 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.13 | ) | |||||||||
(.72 | ) | (.85 | ) | (1.06 | ) | (.93 | ) | (.92 | ) | |||||||||
$ | 15.08 | $ | 15.31 | $ | 15.51 | $ | 15.81 | $ | 15.32 | |||||||||
3.27 | % | 4.37 | % | 4.90 | % | 9.47 | % | 4.26 | % | |||||||||
$ | 3,166 | $ | 4,013 | $ | 4,221 | $ | 4,383 | $ | 1,924 | |||||||||
$ | 3,785 | $ | 4,064 | $ | 4,453 | $ | 3,314 | $ | 1,673 | |||||||||
.62 | % | .61 | % | .62 | % | .62 | % | .64 | % | |||||||||
.62 | % | .61 | % | .62 | % | .62 | % | .64 | % | |||||||||
4.17 | % | 4.08 | % | 4.47 | % | 4.91 | % | 5.05 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Advisory Agreements (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Dryden National Municipals Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) oversees the management of the Fund, and, as required by law, determines annually whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement with Prudential Investments LLC (“PI”) and the Fund’s subadvisory agreement with Prudential Investment Management, Inc. (“PIM”). In considering the renewal of the agreements, the Board, including all of the Independent Directors, met on June 7-8, 2006 and approved the renewal of the agreements through July 31, 2007, after concluding that renewal of the agreements was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.
In advance of the meetings, the Board received materials relating to the agreements, and had the opportunity to ask questions and request further information in connection with their consideration. Among other things, the Board considered comparisons with other mutual funds in relevant Peer Universes and Peer Groups. The mutual funds included in each Peer Universe or Peer Group were objectively determined solely by Lipper Inc., an independent provider of mutual fund data. The comparisons placed the Fund in various quartiles over one-year, three-year and five-year time periods ending December 31, with the first quartile being the best 25% of the mutual funds (for performance, the best performing mutual funds and, for expenses, the lowest cost mutual funds).
In approving the agreements, the Board, including the Independent Directors advised by independent legal counsel, considered the factors they deemed relevant, including the nature, quality and extent of services provided, the performance of the Fund, the profitability of PI and its affiliates, expenses and fees, and the potential for economies of scale that may be shared with the Fund and its shareholders. In their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any single factor that was dispositive and each Director attributed different weights to the various factors. In connection with their deliberations, the Board considered information provided by PI throughout the year at regular Board meetings, presentations from portfolio managers and other information, as well as information furnished at or in advance of the meetings on June 7-8, 2006.
The Directors determined that the overall arrangements between the Fund and PI, which serves as the Fund’s investment manager pursuant to a management agreement, and between PI and PIM, which serves as the Fund’s subadvisor pursuant to the terms of a subadvisory agreement with PI, are fair and reasonable in light of the services performed, fees charged and such other matters as the Directors considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment.
Several of the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Directors reaching their determinations to approve the continuance of the agreements are separately discussed below.
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Approval of Advisory Agreements (continued)
Nature, Quality and Extent of Services
The Board received and considered information regarding the nature and extent of services provided to the Fund by PI and PIM. The Board considered the services provided by PI, including but not limited to the oversight of the subadvisor for the Fund, as well as the provision of fund recordkeeping, compliance, and other services to the Fund. With respect to PI’s oversight of the subadvisor, the Board noted that PI’s Strategic Investment Research Group (“SIRG”), which is a business unit of PI, is responsible for monitoring and reporting to PI’s senior management on the performance and operations of the subadvisor. The Board also considered that PI pays the salaries of all of the officers and non-independent Directors of the Fund. The Board also considered the investment subadvisory services provided by PIM, as well as adherence to the Fund’s investment restrictions and compliance with applicable Fund policies and procedures.
The Board reviewed the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of PI’s senior management responsible for the oversight of the Fund and PIM, and also reviewed the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of PIM’s portfolio managers who are responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio. The Board was provided with information pertaining to PI’s and PIM’s organizational structure, senior management, investment operations, and other relevant information pertaining to both PI and PIM. The Board also noted that it received favorable compliance reports from the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) as to both PI and PIM. The Board noted that PIM is affiliated with PI.
The Board concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the investment management services provided by PI and the subadvisory services provided to the Fund by PIM, and that there was a reasonable basis on which to conclude that the Fund benefits from the services provided by PI and PIM under the management and subadvisory agreements.
Performance of Dryden National Municipals Fund
The Board received and considered information about the Fund’s historical performance, noting that the Fund had achieved performance that was in the second quartile during the first quarter of 2006, performance that was in the third quartile over one-year and three-year periods, and performance that was in the second quartile over five-year and ten-year periods ending December 31, in relation to the group of comparable funds in a Peer Universe. The Board noted that the Fund outperformed against its benchmark index over the same one-year, three-year and five-year time periods.
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The Board concluded that the Fund’s performance was satisfactory.
Fees and Expenses
The Board considered the management fee for the Fund as compared to the management fee charged by PI to other funds and accounts and the fee charged by other advisors to comparable mutual funds.
The Fund’s actual management fee (which reflects any fee waivers, subsidies or expense caps) of 0.488% ranked in the second quartile in its Peer Group. The Board concluded that the management and subadvisory fees were reasonable.
The Board further noted that during 2005 and continuing through 2006, several significant initiatives had been approved which, when fully implemented, were expected to result in cost savings and expense reductions for the Fund. In particular, the Board observed that implementation of an electronic registration statement desktop publishing system to replace the use of financial printing firms was expected to be completed by the end of 2006 and was expected to significantly reduce the costs borne by Fund shareholders for the production and filing of Fund registration statements. The Board also observed that new custodian arrangements had been approved, which were also expected to result in reductions in custodian fees borne by Fund shareholders.
Costs of Services and Profits Realized by PI
The Board was provided with information on the profitability of PI and its affiliates in serving as the Fund’s investment manager. The Board discussed with PI the methodology utilized in assembling the information regarding profitability and considered its reasonableness. The Board recognized that it is difficult to make comparisons of profitability from fund management contracts because comparative information is not generally publicly available and is affected by numerous factors, including the structure of the particular advisor, the types of funds it manages, its business mix, numerous assumptions regarding allocations and the advisor’s capital structure and cost of capital. The Board did not separately consider the profitability of the subadvisor, an affiliate of PI, as its profitability was reflected in the profitability report for PI. Taking these factors into account, the Board concluded that the profitability of PI and its affiliates in relation to the services rendered was not unreasonable.
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Approval of Advisory Agreements (continued)
Economies of Scale
The Board noted that the management fee schedule for the Fund includes breakpoints, which have the effect of decreasing the fee rate as assets increase, and that at its current level of assets the Fund’s effective fee rate reflected some of those rate reductions. The Board received and discussed information concerning whether PI realizes economies of scale as the Fund’s assets grow beyond current levels. The Board took note that the Fund’s fee structure currently results in benefits to Fund shareholders whether or not PI realizes any economies of scale.
Other Benefits to PI and PIM
The Board considered potential ancillary benefits that might be received by PI and PIM and their affiliates as a result of their relationship with the Fund. The Board concluded that potential benefits to be derived by PI included transfer agency fees received by the Fund’s transfer agent (which is affiliated with PI), as well as reputational or other intangible benefits resulting from PI’s association with the Fund. The Board concluded that the potential benefits to be derived by PIM included the ability to use soft dollar credits, as well as the potential benefits consistent with those generally resulting from an increase in assets under management, specifically, potential access to additional research resources and reputational benefits. The Board concluded that the benefits derived by PI and PIM were consistent with the types of benefits generally derived by investment managers and subadvisors to mutual funds.
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n MAIL | n TELEPHONE | n WEBSITE | ||
Gateway Center Three 100 Mulberry Street Newark, NJ 07102 | (800) 225-1852 | www.jennisondryden.com |
PROXY VOTING
The Board of Directors of the Fund has delegated to the Fund’s investment subadvisor the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 225-1852 or by visiting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Fund’s website and on the Commission’s website.
DIRECTORS
Linda W. Bynoe • David E.A. Carson • Robert F. Gunia • Robert E. La Blanc • Douglas H. McCorkindale • Richard A. Redeker • Judy A. Rice • Robin B. Smith • Stephen G. Stoneburn • Clay T. Whitehead
OFFICERS
Judy A. Rice, President • Robert F. Gunia, Vice President • Grace C. Torres, Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer • Jack Benintende, Assistant Treasurer • M. Sadiq Peshimam, Assistant Treasurer • Kathryn L. Quirk, Chief Legal Officer • Deborah A. Docs, Secretary • Jonathan D. Shain, Assistant Secretary • Claudia DiGiacomo, Assistant Secretary • John P. Schwartz, Assistant Secretary • Helene Gurian, Acting Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer • Lee D. Augsburger, Chief Compliance Officer
MANAGER | Prudential Investments LLC | Gateway Center Three 100 Mulberry Street Newark, NJ 07102 | ||
INVESTMENT SUBADVISOR | Prudential Investment Management, Inc. | Gateway Center Two 100 Mulberry Street Newark, NJ 07102 | ||
DISTRIBUTOR | Prudential Investment Management Services LLC | Gateway Center Three 100 Mulberry Street Newark, NJ 07102 | ||
CUSTODIAN | The Bank of New York | One Wall Street New York, NY 10286 | ||
TRANSFER AGENT | Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC | PO Box 8098 Philadelphia, PA 19176 | ||
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | KPMG LLP | 345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154 | ||
FUND COUNSEL | Willkie, Farr & Gallagher LLP | 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019 |
An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus for the Fund contains this and other information about the Fund. An investor may obtain a prospectus by visiting our website at www.jennisondryden.com or by calling (800) 225-1852. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
E-DELIVERY
To receive your mutual fund documents on-line, go to www.icsdelivery.com/prudential/funds and enroll. Instead of receiving printed documents by mail, you will receive notification via e-mail when new materials are available. You can cancel your enrollment or change your e-mail address at any time by clicking on the change/cancel enrollment option at the icsdelivery website address.
SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH DIRECTORS
Shareholders can communicate directly with the Board of Directors by writing to the Chair of the Board, Dryden National Municipals Fund, Inc., PO Box 13964, Philadelphia, PA 19176. Shareholders can communicate directly with an individual Director by writing to the same address. Communications are not screened before being delivered to the addressee.
AVAILABILITY OF PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE
The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. The Fund’s Forms N-Q may also be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation and location of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330 (732-0330). The Fund’s schedule of portfolio holdings is also available on the Fund’s website as of the end of each fiscal quarter.
Mutual Funds:
ARE NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY | MAY LOSE VALUE | ARE NOT A DEPOSIT OF OR GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK OR ANY BANK AFFILIATE |
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Share Class | A | B | C | Z | ||||||||
NASDAQ | PRNMX | PBHMX | PNMCX | N/A | ||||||||
CUSIP | 262470107 | 262470206 | 262470305 | 262470404 | ||||||||
MF104E2 IFS-A122791 Ed. 08/2006
Item 2 | – Code of Ethics – Not required, as this is not an annual filing. | |||
Item 3 | – Audit Committee Financial Expert – Not required, as this is not an annual filing. | |||
Item 4 | – Principal Accountant Fees and Services – Not required, as this is not an annual filing. | |||
Item 5 | – Audit Committee of Listed Registrants – Not applicable. | |||
Item 6 | – Schedule of Investments – The schedule is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form. | |||
Item 7 | – Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not applicable. | |||
Item 8 | – Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not applicable. | |||
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 – Not applicable. | |||
Item 11 | – Controls and Procedures | |||
(a) | It is the conclusion of the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer that the effectiveness of the registrant’s current disclosure controls and procedures (such disclosure controls and procedures having been evaluated within 90 days of the date of this filing) provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the Commission’s rules and forms and that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer in order to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. | |||
(b) | There has been no significant change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. | |||
Item 12 | – Exhibits | |||
(a) | (1) Code of Ethics – Not required, as this is not an annual filing. | |||
(2) Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act – Attached hereto as Exhibit EX-99.CERT. | ||||
(3) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1. – Not applicable. | ||||
(b) | Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act – Attached hereto as Exhibit EX-99.906CERT. |
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.
(Registrant) Dryden National Municipals Fund, Inc. | ||
By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Deborah A. Docs | |
Deborah A. Docs | ||
Secretary | ||
Date August 25, 2006 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Judy A. Rice | |
Judy A. Rice | ||
President and Principal Executive Officer | ||
Date August 25, 2006 | ||
By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Grace C. Torres | |
Grace C. Torres | ||
Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer | ||
Date August 25, 2006 |
* | Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature. |