United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form N-CSR
Certified Shareholder Report of Registered Management Investment Companies
811-3984
(Investment Company Act File Number)
Federated International Series, Inc.
_______________________________________________________________
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Federated Investors Funds
5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237-7000
(412) 288-1900
(Registrant's Telephone Number)
John W. McGonigle, Esquire
Federated Investors Tower
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
(Notices should be sent to the Agent for Service)
Date of Fiscal Year End: 11/30/04
Date of Reporting Period: Six months ended 5/31/04
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders
Federated Investors
World-Class Investment Manager
Federated International Bond Fund
Established 1991
A Portfolio of Federated International Series, Inc.
13TH SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
May 31, 2004
Class A Shares
Class B Shares
Class C Shares
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
VOTING PROXIES ON FUND PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
Financial Highlights -- Class A Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
| | Six Months Ended (unaudited) | | | Year Ended November 30, |
| | 5/31/2004 | | | 2003 | | | 2002 | | | 2001 | | | 2000 | | | 1999 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $11.76 | | | $10.06 | | | $8.97 | | | $8.63 | | | $9.68 | | | $11.22 | |
Income From Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | 0.14 | | | 0.31 | 1 | | 0.30 | 1,2 | | 0.34 | 1 | | 0.43 | 1 | | 0.55 | 1 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, options and foreign currency transactions | | 0.20 | | | 1.93 | | | 0.79 | 2 | | -- | | | (1.30 | ) | | (1.63 | ) |
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TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | | 0.34 | | | 2.24 | | | 1.09 | | | 0.34 | | | (0.87 | ) | | (1.08 | ) |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | (0.76 | ) | | (0.54 | ) | | -- | | | -- | | | (0.02 | ) | | (0.46 | ) |
Distribution from paid in capital3 | | -- | | | -- | | | -- | | | -- | | | (0.16 | ) | | -- | |
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TOTAL FROM DISTRIBUTIONS | | (0.76 | ) | | (0.54 | ) | | -- | | | -- | | | (0.18 | ) | | (0.46 | ) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $11.34 | | | $11.76 | | | $10.06 | | | $8.97 | | | $8.63 | | | $ 9.68 | |
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Total Return4 | | 2.88 | % | | 23.25 | % | | 12.15 | % | | 3.94 | % | | (9.15 | )% | | (9.87 | )% |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Expenses | | 0.90 | %5 | | 1.25 | % | | 1.73 | % | | 1.58 | % | | 1.55 | % | | 1.46 | % |
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Net investment income | | 2.50 | %5 | | 2.80 | % | | 3.27 | %2 | | 3.85 | % | | 4.68 | % | | 5.19 | % |
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Expense waiver/reimbursement6 | | 0.77 | %5 | | 0.64 | % | | 0.55 | % | | 0.38 | % | | 0.22 | % | | 0.23 | % |
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Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | 88,991 | | $88,753 | | $33,663 | | $63,587 | | $72,867 | | $115,155 | |
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Portfolio turnover | | 53 | % | | 126 | % | | 208 | % | | 436 | % | | 116 | % | | 52 | % |
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1 Based on average shares outstanding.
2 Effective December 1, 2001, the Fund adopted the provisions of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began accreting discount/amortizing premium on long-term debt securities. The effect of this change for the year ended November 30, 2002 was to decrease net investment income per share by $0.03, increase net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share by $0.03, and decrease the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 3.61% to 3.27%. Per share, ratios and supplemental data for periods prior to December 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
3 Represents a return of capital for federal income tax purposes.
4 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
5 Computed on an annualized basis.
6 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Financial Highlights -- Class B Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
| | Six Months Ended (unaudited) | | | Year Ended November 30, |
| | 5/31/2004 | | | 2003 | | | 2002 | | | 2001 | | | 2000 | | | 1999 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $11.51 | | | $ 9.86 | | | $8.86 | | | $8.58 | | | $9.66 | | | $11.19 | |
Income From Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | 0.10 | | | 0.23 | 1 | | 0.24 | 1,2 | | 0.28 | 1 | | 0.35 | 1 | | 0.47 | 1 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, options and foreign currency transactions | | 0.19 | | | 1.90 | | | 0.76 | 2 | | -- | | | (1.29 | ) | | (1.62 | ) |
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TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | | 0.29 | | | 2.13 | | | 1.00 | | | 0.28 | | | (0.94 | ) | | (1.15 | ) |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | (0.70 | ) | | (0.48 | ) | | -- | | | -- | | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.38 | ) |
Distribution from paid in capital3 | | -- | | | -- | | | -- | | | -- | | | (0.13 | ) | | -- | |
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TOTAL FROM DISTRIBUTIONS | | (0.70 | ) | | (0.48 | ) | | -- | | | -- | | | (0.14 | ) | | (0.38 | ) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $11.10 | | | $11.51 | | | $9.86 | | | $8.86 | | | $8.58 | | | $ 9.66 | |
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Total Return4 | | 2.53 | % | | 22.43 | % | | 11.29 | % | | 3.26 | % | | (9.84 | )% | | (10.47 | )% |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Expenses | | 1.62 | %5 | | 1.97 | % | | 2.45 | % | | 2.30 | % | | 2.27 | % | | 2.18 | % |
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Net investment income | | 1.78 | %5 | | 2.09 | % | | 2.58 | %2 | | 3.14 | % | | 3.90 | % | | 4.47 | % |
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Expense waiver/reimbursement6 | | 0.56 | %5 | | 0.42 | % | | 0.33 | % | | 0.16 | % | | -- | | | 0.01 | % |
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Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | $15,740 | | $16,051 | | $9,433 | | $6,952 | | $7,678 | | $10,702 | |
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Portfolio turnover | | 53 | % | | 126 | % | | 208 | % | | 436 | % | | 116 | % | | 52 | % |
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1 Based on average shares outstanding.
2 Effective December 1, 2001, the Fund adopted the provisions of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began accreting discount/amortizing premium on long-term debt securities. The effect of this change for the year ended November 30, 2002 was to decrease net investment income per share by $0.03, increase net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share by $0.03, and decrease the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 2.92% to 2.58%. Per share, ratios and supplemental data for periods prior to December 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
3 Represents a return of capital for federal income tax purposes.
4 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
5 Computed on an annualized basis.
6 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Financial Highlights--Class C Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
| | Six Months Ended (unaudited) | | | Year Ended November 30, |
| | 5/31/2004 | | | 2003 | | | 2002 | | | 2001 | | | 2000 | | | 1999 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $11.50 | | | $ 9.86 | | | $8.86 | | | $8.58 | | | $9.67 | | | $11.20 | |
Income From Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | 0.10 | | | 0.23 | 1 | | 0.24 | 1,2 | | 0.28 | 1 | | 0.35 | 1 | | 0.47 | 1 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | | 0.18 | | | 1.90 | | | 0.76 | 2 | | -- | | | (1.29 | ) | | (1.62 | ) |
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TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | | 0.28 | | | 2.13 | | | 1.00 | | | 0.28 | | | (0.94 | ) | | (1.15 | ) |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | (0.71 | ) | | (0.49 | ) | | -- | | | -- | | | (0.02 | ) | | (0.38 | ) |
Distribution from paid in capital3 | | -- | | | -- | | | -- | | | -- | | | (0.13 | ) | | -- | |
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TOTAL FROM DISTRIBUTIONS | | (0.71 | ) | | (0.49 | ) | | -- | | | -- | | | (0.15 | ) | | (0.38 | ) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $11.07 | | | $11.50 | | | $9.86 | | | $8.86 | | | $8.58 | | | $ 9.67 | |
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Total Return4 | | 2.45 | % | | 22.51 | % | | 11.29 | % | | 3.26 | % | | (9.91 | )% | | (10.46 | )% |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
Expenses | | 1.62 | %5 | | 1.97 | % | | 2.45 | % | | 2.30 | % | | 2.27 | % | | 2.18 | % |
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Net investment income | | 1.78 | %5 | | 2.10 | % | | 2.57 | %2 | | 3.14 | % | | 3.91 | % | | 4.47 | % |
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Expense waiver/reimbursement6 | | 0.56 | %5 | | 0.42 | % | | 0.33 | % | | 0.16 | % | | -- | | | 0.01 | % |
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Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | $31,430 | | $23,051 | | $5,841 | | $2,675 | | $2,720 | | $4,281 | |
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Portfolio turnover | | 53 | % | | 126 | % | | 208 | % | | 436 | % | | 116 | % | | 52 | % |
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1 Based on average shares outstanding.
2 Effective December 1, 2001, the Fund adopted the provisions of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began accreting discount/amortizing premium on long-term debt securities. The effect of this change for the year ended November 30, 2002 was to decrease net investment income per share by $0.03, increase net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share by $0.03, and decrease the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 2.91% to 2.57%. Per share, ratios and supplemental data for periods prior to December 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
3 Represents a return of capital for federal income tax purposes.
4 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
5 Computed on an annualized basis.
6 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Portfolio of Investments
May 31, 2004 (unaudited)
Foreign Currency Par Amount | | | | Credit Rating | 1 | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | | BONDS--96.9% | | | | | |
| | | AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR--3.0% | | | | | |
| | | State/Provincial--3.0% | | | | | |
| 1,425,000 | | New South Wales, State of, Local Gov't. Guarantee, 6.50%, 5/1/2006 | | AAA/Aaa | | $ | 1,037,063 |
| 1,500,000 | | New South Wales, State of, Local Gov't. Guarantee, (Series 12RG), 6.00%, 5/1/2012 | | AAA | | | 1,066,615 |
| 2,600,000 | | Queensland, State of, (Series 07G), 8.00%, 9/14/2007 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,988,242 |
|
| | | TOTAL AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS | | | | | 4,091,920 |
|
| | | BRITISH POUND--8.5% | | | | | |
| | | Sovereign--7.4% | | | | | |
| 950,000 | | United Kingdom, Government of, 7.25%, 12/7/2007 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,860,945 |
| 1,000,000 | | United Kingdom, Government of, Bond, 5.00%, 3/7/2008 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,827,233 |
| 1,400,000 | | United Kingdom, Government of, Bond, 5.75%, 12/7/2009 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 2,641,558 |
| 2,100,000 | | United Kingdom, Government of, Treasury Bill, 5.00%, 3/7/2012 | | AAA/NR | | | 3,812,931 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 10,142,667 |
|
| | | Telecommunications & Cellular--1.1% | | | | | |
| 800,000 | | France Telecommunications, Unsub., (Series MTN1), 7.00%, 11/10/2005 | | BBB/Baa3 | | | 1,496,920 |
|
| | | TOTAL BRITISH POUND | | | | | 11,639,587 |
|
| | | CANADIAN DOLLAR--3.4% | | | | | |
| | | Sovereign--3.4% | | | | | |
| 1,800,000 | | Canada, Government of, Bond, 6.00%, 6/1/2008 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,427,856 |
| 1,900,000 | | Canada, Government of, Bond, 6.00%, 9/1/2005 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,455,181 |
| 300,000 | | Canada, Government of, Bond, 9.25%, 6/1/2022 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 327,479 |
| 1,400,000 | | Canada, Government of, Deb., 8.00%, 6/1/2023 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,370,020 |
|
| | | TOTAL CANADIAN DOLLARS | | | | | 4,580,536 |
|
| | | DANISH KRONE--0.9% | | | | | |
| | | Sovereign--0.9% | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | Denmark, Government of, 7.00%, 11/15/2007 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 368,106 |
| 5,300,000 | | Denmark, Government of, Note, 4.00%, 8/15/2008 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 885,400 |
|
| | | TOTAL DANISH KRONE | | | | | 1,253,506 |
|
Foreign Currency Par Amount | | | | Credit Rating | 1 | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | | BONDS--continued | | | | | |
| | | EURO--53.3% | | | | | |
| | | Banking--2.9% | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | Hypovereinsbank LUX, 3.94788%, 12/18/2008 | | BBB/Baa1 | | $ | 1,868,281 |
| 1,600,000 | | Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, Bond, 6.77%, 3/31/2049 | | A/A1 | | | 2,019,234 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 3,887,515 |
|
| | | Finance-Automotive--3.9% | | | | | |
| 14,500,000 | | Ford Motor Credit Co., Note, 6.75%, 3/13/2006 | | A3 | | | 2,837,902 |
| 2,000,000 | | General Motors Acceptance Corp., Note, (Series EMTN), 5.75%, 2/14/2006 | | BBB/A3 | | | 2,534,302 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 5,372,204 |
|
| | | Media--0.9% | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | Pearson PLC, 4.625%, 7/8/2004 | | BBB+/Baa1 | | | 1,224,404 |
|
| | | Oil & Gas--1.4% | | | | | |
| 1,400,000 | | Pemex Project Funding Master, (Series REGS), 7.75%, 8/2/2007 | | BBB-/Baa1 | | | 1,873,954 |
|
| | | Services--1.8% | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | ISS Global A/S, Unsub., (Series EMTN), 4.75%, 9/18/2010 | | BBB+ | | | 2,468,471 |
|
| | | Sovereign--36.5% | | | | | |
| 1,950,000 | | Finland, Government of, Note, 3.00%, 7/4/2008 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 2,349,712 |
| 1,550,000 | | Finland, Government of, Sr. Unsub., 4.25%, 7/4/2015 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,859,680 |
| 4,100,000 | | France, Government of, Bond, 4.75%, 10/25/2012 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 5,210,341 |
| 4,600,000 | | Germany, Government of, 4.25%, 1/4/2014 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 5,608,098 |
| 1,000,000 | | Germany, Government of, 4.75%, 7/4/2028 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,185,565 |
| 1,850,000 | | Germany, Government of, 5.25%, 1/4/2008 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 2,416,533 |
| 5,270,000 | | Germany, Government of, Bond, 4.50%, 1/4/2013 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 6,583,268 |
| 4,350,000 | | Germany, Government of, Bond, 5.00%, 7/4/2011 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 5,651,303 |
| 3,500,000 | | Germany, Government of, Bond, 5.00%, 7/4/2012 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 4,533,347 |
| 1,705,000 | | Germany, Government of, Bond, 5.50%, 1/4/2031 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 2,243,163 |
| 1,900,000 | | Greece, Government of, Sr. Unsub., 5.90%, 10/22/2022 | | A+/A1 | | | 2,560,085 |
| 900,000 | | Italy, Government of, Sr. Unsub., 5.00%, 8/1/2034 | | AA/Aa2 | | | 1,071,845 |
| 2,600,000 | | Italy, Government of, Sr. Unsub., 5.25%, 8/1/2017 | | AA/Aa2 | | | 3,363,183 |
| 650,000 | | Spain, Government of, 4.25%, 10/31/2007 | | AA+/Aaa | | | 821,955 |
| 3,200,000 | | Spain, Government of, Bond, 5.50%, 7/30/2017 | | AA+/Aaa | | | 4,253,105 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 49,711,183 |
|
Foreign Currency Par Amount | | | | Credit Rating | 1 | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | | BONDS--continued | | | | | |
| | | EURO--continued | | | | | |
| | | Telecommunications & Cellular--5.9% | | | | | |
| 2,500,000 | | AT&T Corp. ECP, 0.01%, 6/17/2004 | | BBB/Baa2 | | $ | 2,974,930 |
| 1,200,000 | | Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV, Company Guarantee, 6.375%, 7/11/2006 | | BBB+/Baa3 | | | 1,559,493 |
| 1,000,000 | | Royal KPN NV, Sub., (Series 4-1), 3.50%, 11/24/2005 | | BBB/Baa2 | | | 1,230,510 |
| 1,800,000 | | Telekomunikacja Polska S.A. Eurofinance BV, Company Guarantee, (Series EMTN), 6.625%, 3/1/2006 | | BBB/Baa2 | | | 2,330,886 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 8,095,819 |
|
| | | TOTAL EURO | | | | | 72,633,550 |
|
| | | JAPANESE YEN--25.6% | | | | | |
| | | Agency--2.8% | | | | | |
| 400,000,000 | | Federal National Mortgage Association, Note, (Series EMTN), 1.75%, 3/26/2008 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 3,801,612 |
|
| | | Banking--10.5% | | | | | |
| 300,000,000 | | Inter-American Development Bank, Bond, 1.90%, 7/8/2009 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 2,889,836 |
| 400,000,000 | | KFW International Finance, 1.75%, 3/23/2010 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 3,820,111 |
| 400,000,000 | | OEK Oest. Kontrollbank, Gilt, 1.80%, 3/22/2010 | | AAA | | | 3,828,634 |
| 400,000,000 | | Pfandbriefstelle der Oesterreichischen Landes & Hypothekenbanken, Sr. Unsub., (Series EMTN), 1.60%, 2/15/2011 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 3,755,554 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 14,294,135 |
|
| | | Finance--1.2% | | | | | |
| 175,000,000 | | AIG SunAmerica Institutional Funding II, (Series EMTN), 1.20%, 1/26/2005 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,596,810 |
|
| | | Financial Intermediaries--2.8% | | | | | |
| 400,000,000 | | Eksportfinans, Bond, 1.80%, 6/21/2010 | | AA+/Aaa | | | 3,817,753 |
|
| | | Pharmaceutical--2.0% | | | | | |
| 300,000,000 | | Pfizer, Inc., Bond, (Series INTL), 0.80%, 3/18/2008 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 2,739,931 |
|
| | | Sovereign--2.8% | | | | | |
| 400,000,000 | | Italy, Government of, Bond, 1.80%, 2/23/2010 | | AA/Aa2 | | | 3,822,287 |
|
| | | State/Provincial--2.1% | | | | | |
| 300,000,000 | | Ontario, Province of, Note, (Series EMTN), 1.875%, 1/25/2010 | | AA/Aa2 | | | 2,884,124 |
|
Foreign Currency Par Amount or Principal Amount | | | | Credit Rating | 1 | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | | BONDS--continued | | | | | |
| | | JAPANESE YEN--continued | | | | | |
| | | Telecommunications & Cellular--1.4% | | | | | |
| 200,000,000 | | Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV, Company Guarantee, 2.00%, 6/15/2005 | | BBB+/Baa3 | | $ | 1,844,682 |
|
| | | TOTAL JAPANESE YEN | | | | | 34,801,334 |
|
| | | MEXICAN PESO--1.4% | | | | | |
| | | Sovereign--1.4% | | | | | |
| 24,000,000 | | Mexico, Government of, Bond, 8.00%, 12/19/2013 | | | | | 1,831,496 |
|
| | | SWEDISH KRONA--0.8% | | | | | |
| | | Sovereign--0.8% | | | | | |
| 8,000,000 | | Sweden, Government of, Bond, 5.25%, 3/15/2011 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,133,735 |
|
| | | TOTAL BONDS (IDENTIFIED COST $126,544,814) | | | | | 131,965,664 |
|
| | | PURCHASE CALL OPTIONS--0.0% | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | BONY GBP Put, JPY Call, expiration date 7/2004 | | | | | 3,667 |
| 3,500,000 | | CITI CAD Put, JPY Call, expiration date 7/2004 | | | | | 4,805 |
|
| | | TOTAL PURCHASE CALL OPTIONS (IDENTIFIED COST $112,785) | | | | | 8,472 |
|
| | | PURCHASE PUT OPTIONS--0.0% | | | | | |
| 5,000,000 | | CITI AUD Put, JPY Call, expiration date 6/2004 (IDENTIFIED COST $44,640) | | | | | 5,253 |
|
| | | REPURCHASE AGREEMENT--0.8% | | | | | |
$ | 1,012,000 | | Interest in $1,500,000,000 joint repurchase agreement with Bank of America Securities LLC, 1.05%, dated 5/28/2004, to be repurchased at $1,012,118 on 6/1/2004, collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Obligations with various maturities to 10/1/2003, collateral market value $1,530,039,205 (at amortized cost) | | | | | 1,012,000 |
|
| | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS--97.7% (IDENTIFIED COST $127,714,239)2 | | | | | 132,991,389 |
|
| | | OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- NET--2.3% | | | | | 3,169,502 |
|
| | | TOTAL NET ASSETS--100% | | | | $ | 136,160,891 |
|
1 Please refer to the Appendix of the Statement of Additional Information for an explanation of the credit ratings. Current credit ratings are unaudited.
2 The cost of investments for federal tax purposes amounts to $128,312,629.
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of total net assets at May 31, 2004.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
May 31, 2004 (unaudited)
Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Total investments in securities, at value (identified cost $127,714,239) | | | | | | $ | 132,991,389 | |
Cash denominated in foreign currencies (identified cost $252,292) | | | | | | | 255,494 | |
Cash | | | | | | | 16,816 | |
Income receivable | | | | | | | 2,711,162 | |
Receivable for foreign currency exchange contracts | | | | | | | 66,435 | |
Receivable for shares sold | | | | | | | 538,102 | |
|
TOTAL ASSETS | | | | | | | 136,579,398 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Payable for shares redeemed | | $ | 218,744 | | | | | |
Payable for foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 96,229 | | | | | |
Payable for transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses (Note 5) | | | 8,674 | | | | | |
Payable for custodian fees | | | 11,547 | | | | | |
Payable for portfolio accounting fees | | | 7,525 | | | | | |
Payable for distribution services fee (Note 5) | | | 31,601 | | | | | |
Payable shareholder services fee (Note 5) | | | 28,595 | | | | | |
Accrued expenses | | | 15,592 | | | | | |
|
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | | | | | 418,507 | |
|
Net assets for 12,103,177 shares outstanding | | | | | | $ | 136,160,891 | |
|
Net Assets Consist of: | | | | | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | | | | $ | 131,012,801 | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments, options and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currency | |
| | | | | 5,341,572 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, options and foreign currency transactions | | | | | | | (1,789,417 | ) |
Undistributed net investment income | | | | | | | 1,595,935 | |
|
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | | | | | $ | 136,160,891 | |
|
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares: | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value per share ($88,990,632÷ 7,846,761 shares outstanding) | | | | | | | $11.34 | |
|
Offering price per share (100/95.50 of $11.34)1 | | | | | | | $11.87 | |
|
Redemption proceeds per share | | | | | | | $11.34 | |
|
Class B Shares: | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value per share ($15,740,128÷ 1,418,119 shares outstanding) | | | | | | | $11.10 | |
|
Offering price per share | | | | | | | $11.10 | |
|
Redemption proceeds per share (94.50/100 of $11.10)1 | | | | | | | $10.49 | |
|
Class C Shares: | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value per share ($31,430,131 ÷ 2,838,297 shares outstanding) | | | | | | | $11.07 | |
|
Offering price per share (100/99.00 of $11.07)1 | | | | | | | $11.18 | |
|
Redemption proceeds per share (99.00/100 of $11.07)1 | | | | | | | $10.96 | |
|
1 See "What Do Shares Cost?" in the Prospectus.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended May 31, 2004 (unaudited)
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | | | | | | | | | $ | 2,437,735 | |
Dividends (received from affiliated issuer) (Note 5) | | | | | | | | | | | 112 | |
|
TOTAL INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | 2,437,847 | |
|
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment adviser fee (Note 5) | | | | | | $ | 536,399 | | | | | |
Administrative personnel and services fee (Note 5) | | | | | | | 115,001 | | | | | |
Custodian fees | | | | | | | 25,145 | | | | | |
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses (Note 5) | | | | | | | 51,058 | | | | | |
Directors'/Trustees' fees | | | | | | | 2,885 | | | | | |
Auditing fees | | | | | | | 9,018 | | | | | |
Legal fees | | | | | | | 3,119 | | | | | |
Portfolio accounting fees (Note 5) | | | | | | | 38,473 | | | | | |
Distribution services fee--Class A Shares (Note 5) | | | | | | | 121,352 | | | | | |
Distribution services fee--Class B Shares (Note 5) | | | | | | | 61,780 | | | | | |
Distribution services fee--Class C Shares (Note 5) | | | | | | | 110,564 | | | | | |
Shareholder services fee--Class A Shares (Note 5) | | | | | | | 121,352 | | | | | |
Shareholder services fee--Class B Shares (Note 5) | | | | | | | 20,593 | | | | | |
Shareholder services fee--Class C Shares (Note 5) | | | | | | | 36,855 | | | | | |
Share registration costs | | | | | | | 32,723 | | | | | |
Printing and postage | | | | | | | 20,133 | | | | | |
Insurance premiums | | | | | | | 3,898 | | | | | |
Taxes | | | | | | | 5,066 | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | | | | | 437 | | | | | |
Miscellaneous | | | | | | | 640 | | | | | |
|
TOTAL EXPENSES | | | | | | | 1,316,491 | | | | | |
|
Waivers and Reimbursement (Note 5): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Waiver/reimbursement of investment adviser fee | | $ | (372,212 | ) | | | | | | | | |
Waiver of administrative personnel and services fee | | | (21,784 | ) | | | | | | | | |
Waiver of transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses | | | (3,070 | ) | | | | | | | | |
Waiver of distribution services fee--Class A Shares | | | (106,790 | ) | | | | | | | | |
|
TOTAL WAIVERS AND REIMBURSEMENT | | | | | | | (503,856) | | | | | |
|
Net expenses | | | | | | | | | | | 812,635 | |
|
Net investment income | | | | | | | | | | | 1,625,212 | |
|
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Options and Foreign Currency: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain on investments, options and foreign currency transactions | | | | | | | | | | | 3,713,921 | |
Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments, options and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currency | | | | | | | | | | | (2,001,882 | ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments, options and foreign currency | | | | | | | | | | | 1,712,039 | |
|
Change in net assets resulting from operations | | | | | | | | | | $ | 3,337,251 | |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | | Six Months Ended (unaudited) 5/31/2004 | | | | Year Ended 11/30/2003
| |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 1,625,212 | | | $ | 2,203,798 | |
Net realized gain on investments, options and foreign currency transactions | | | 3,713,921 | | | | 7,320,909 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments, options and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currency | | | (2,001,882) | | | | 4,944,860 | |
|
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | | 3,337,251 | | | | 14,469,567 | |
|
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | (5,723,276 | ) | | | (1,837,909 | ) |
Class B Shares | | | (1,030,474 | ) | | | (464,315 | ) |
Class C Shares | | | (1,563,016 | ) | | | (304,888 | ) |
|
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS | | | (8,316,766 | ) | | | (2,607,112 | ) |
|
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | 54,626,865 | | | | 169,801,029 | |
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | | | 4,597,075 | | | | 1,283,996 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (45,938,940 | ) | | | (104,029,088 | ) |
|
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | 13,285,000 | | | | 67,055,937 | |
|
Change in net assets | | | 8,305,485 | | | | 78,918,392 | |
|
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 127,855,406 | | | | 48,937,014 | |
|
End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $1,595,935 and $8,287,489, respectively) | | $ | 136,160,891 | | | $ | 127,855,406 | |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
May 31, 2004 (unaudited)
1. ORGANIZATION
Federated International Series, Inc. (the "Corporation") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end, management investment company. The Corporation consists of two portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of Federated International Bond Fund (the "Fund"), a non-diversified portfolio. The financial statements of the other portfolio are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder's interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class A, Class B and Class C Shares. The Fund's objective is to obtain a total return on its assets.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States of America.
Investment Valuation
Domestic and foreign equity securities are valued at the last sale price or official closing price reported in the market in which they are primarily traded (either a national securities exchange or the over-the-counter market), if available. If unavailable, the security is generally valued at the mean between the last closing bid and asked prices. With respect to valuation of foreign securities, trading in foreign cities may be completed at times which vary from the closing of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Therefore, foreign securities are valued at the latest closing price on the exchange on which they are traded immediately prior to the closing of the NYSE. Foreign securities quoted in foreign currencies are translated in U.S. dollars at the foreign exchange rate in effect at 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on the day the value of the foreign security is determined. Fixed-income, listed corporate bonds, unlisted securities and private placement securities are generally valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked price as furnished by an independent pricing service. Short-term securities are valued at the prices provided by an independent pricing service. However, short-term securities with remaining maturities of 60 days or less at the time of purchase may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair market value. Investments in other open-end regulated investment companies are valued at net asset value. Securities for which no quotations are readily available or whose values have been affected by a significant event occurring between the close of their primary markets and the closing of the NYSE are valued at fair value as determined in accordance with procedures established by and under general supervision of the Board of Directors (the "Directors").
Repurchase Agreements
It is the policy of the Fund to require the custodian bank to take possession, to have legally segregated in the Federal Reserve Book Entry System, or to have segregated within the custodian bank's vault, all securities held as collateral under repurchase agreement transactions. Additionally, procedures have been established by the Fund to monitor, on a daily basis, the market value of each repurchase agreement's collateral to ensure that the value of collateral at least equals the repurchase price to be paid under the repurchase agreement.
The Fund will only enter into repurchase agreements with banks and other recognized financial institutions, such as broker/dealers, which are deemed by the Fund's adviser to be creditworthy pursuant to the guidelines and/or standards reviewed or established by the Directors. Risks may arise from the potential inability of counterparties to honor the terms of the repurchase agreement. Accordingly, the Fund could receive less than the repurchase price on the sale of collateral securities. The Fund, along with other affiliated investment companies, may utilize a joint trading account for the purpose of entering into one or more repurchase agreements.
Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions
Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair value. The Fund offers multiple classes of shares, which differ in their respective distribution and service fees. All shareholders bear the common expenses of the Fund based on average daily net assets of each class, without distinction between share classes. Dividends are declared separately for each class. No class has preferential dividend rights; differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses.
Premium and Discount Amortization
All premiums and discounts on fixed-income securities are amortized/accreted for financial statement purposes.
Federal Taxes
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the Subchapter M provision of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal tax is necessary.
Withholding taxes on foreign interest, dividends and capital gains have been provided for in accordance with the applicable country's tax rules and rates.
Other Taxes
As an open-end management investment company incorporated in the state of Maryland but domiciled in Pennsylvania, the Fund is subject to the Pennsylvania Franchise Tax. This franchise tax is assessed annually on the value of the Fund, as represented by average net assets for the tax year.
When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions
The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.
Foreign Exchange Contracts
The Fund may enter into foreign currency commitments for the delayed delivery of securities or foreign currency exchange transactions. The Fund may enter into foreign currency contract transactions to protect assets against adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates or exchange control regulations. Purchased contracts are used to acquire exposure to foreign currencies; whereas, contracts to sell are used to hedge the Fund's securities against currency fluctuations. Risks may arise upon entering these transactions from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their commitments and from unanticipated movements in security prices or foreign exchange rates. The foreign currency transactions are adjusted by the daily exchange rate of the underlying currency and any gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until the settlement date.
At May 31, 2004, the Fund had outstanding foreign currency exchange contracts as follows:
Settlement Date | | Foreign Currency Units to Receive | | In Exchange For | | Contracts at Value | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Contracts Bought: | | | | | | | | | |
June 30, 2004 | | 1,992,038 GBP | | $3,659,077 | | $3,641,992 | | $(17,085 | ) |
|
June 30, 2004 | | 404,820,000 JPY | | $3,607,860 | | $3,674,295 | | 66,435 | |
|
Contracts Sold: | | | | | | | | | |
June 30, 2004 | | 2,008,335 GBP | | $3,607,860 | | $3,671,786 | | (63,926 | ) |
|
June 30, 2004 | | 404,820,000 JPY | | $3,659,077 | | $3,674,295 | | (15,218 | ) |
|
NET UNREALIZED DEPRECIATION | | | | | $(29,794 | ) |
|
Foreign Currency Translation
The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies (FCs) are translated into U.S. dollars based on the rates of exchange of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expenses are translated at the rate of exchange quoted on the respective date that such transactions are recorded. The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.
Reported net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of portfolio securities, sales and maturities of short-term securities, sales of FCs, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities other than investments in securities at fiscal year end, resulting from changes in the exchange rate.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
Other
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis.
3. CAPITAL STOCK
At May 31, 2004, par value shares ($0.0001 per share) authorized were as follows:
Share Class Name | | Number of Par Value Capital Stock Authorized |
Class A | | 500,000,000 |
Class B | | 500,000,000 |
Class C | | 500,000,000 |
TOTAL | | 1,500,000,000 |
Transactions in capital stock were as follows:
| | Six Months Ended 5/31/2004 | | Year Ended 11/30/2003 |
Class A Shares: | | Shares | | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Shares sold | | 3,231,725 | | | $ | 37,280,620 | | | 12,139,785 | | | $ | 134,782,943 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
| 272,571
|
|
| | 3,088,224
|
|
| 82,941
|
|
| | 819,530
|
|
Shares redeemed | | (3,203,272 | ) | | | (36,864,629 | ) | | (8,023,644 | ) | | | (88,539,796 | ) |
|
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS A SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
| 301,024
|
|
| $
| 3,504,215
|
|
| 4,199,082
|
|
| $
| 47,062,677
|
|
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended 5/31/2004 | | Year Ended 11/30/2003 |
Class B Shares: | | Shares | | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Shares sold | | 339,790 | | | $ | 3,860,448 | | | 1,213,910 | | | $ | 13,035,941 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
| 57,330
|
|
| | 638,088
|
|
| 32,350
|
|
|
| 315,092
|
|
Shares redeemed | | (373,576 | ) | | | (4,206,998 | ) | | (808,163 | ) | | | (8,708,078 | ) |
|
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS B SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
| 23,544
|
|
| $
| 291,538
|
|
| 438,097
|
|
| $
| 4,642,955
|
|
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended 5/31/2004 | | Year Ended 11/30/2003 |
Class C Shares: | | Shares | | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Shares sold | | 1,189,344 | | | $ | 13,485,797 | | | 2,021,090 | | | $ | 21,982,145 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | | 78,447 | | | | 870,763
| | | 15,368
| | | | 149,374
| |
Shares redeemed | | (434,348 | ) | | | (4,867,313 | ) | | (623,733 | ) | | | (6,781,214 | ) |
|
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS C SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
| 833,443
|
|
| $
| 9,489,247
|
|
| 1,412,725
|
|
| $
| 15,350,305
|
|
|
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
| 1,158,011
|
|
| $
| 13,285,000
|
|
| 6,049,904
|
|
| $
| 67,055,937
|
|
|
4. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
At May 31, 2004, the cost of investments for federal tax purposes was $128,312,629. The net unrealized appreciation of investments for federal tax purposes excluding any unrealized appreciation/depreciation resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates was $4,678,760. This consists of net unrealized appreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of value over cost of $5,665,839 and net unrealized depreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of cost over value of $987,079.
At November 30, 2003, the Fund had a capital loss carryforward of $5,164,829 which will reduce the Fund's taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Code and thus will reduce the amount of distributions to shareholders which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Fund of any liability for federal tax. Pursuant to the Code, such capital loss carryforward will expire as follows:
Expiration Year | | Expiration Amount |
2008 | | $ 3,782,266 |
|
2009 | | $ 1,210,965 |
|
2010 | | $ 171,598 |
|
5. INVESTMENT ADVISER FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Investment Adviser Fee
Federated Investment Management Company (FIMCO), the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment adviser fee equal to 0.75% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Prior to January 1, 2004, the Fund's investment adviser was Federated Global Investment Management Corp. (FGIMC). The fee received by FGIMC was identical to that received by FIMCO. FIMCO and FGIMC may voluntary choose to waive any portion of their fees. FIMCO and FGIMC can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at their sole discretion. For the six months ended May 31, 2004, the fees paid to FIMCO and FGIMC were $141,207 and $22,980, respectively, after voluntary waiver, if applicable.
Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund may invest in Prime Value Obligations Fund which is managed by FIMCO. FIMCO has agreed to reimburse certain investment adviser fees as a result of these transactions. Income distributions earned by the Fund are recorded as income in the accompanying financial statements and totaled $112 for the period.
Administrative Fee
Federated Administrative Services (FAS), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FAS is based on the average aggregate daily net assets of all Federated funds as specified below:
Maximum Administrative Fee | | Average Aggregate Daily Net Assets of the Federated Funds |
0.150% | | on the first $5 billion |
0.125% | | on the next $5 billion |
0.100% | | on the next $10 billion |
0.075% | | on assets in excess of $20 billion |
The administrative fee received during any fiscal year shall be at least $150,000 per portfolio and $40,000 per each additional class of Shares. FAS may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FAS can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
Distribution Services Fee
The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (the "Plan") pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the terms of the Plan, the Fund will compensate Federated Securities Corp. (FSC), the principal distributor, from the daily net assets of the Fund's Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C Shares to finance activities intended to result in the sale of these shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses according to the following schedule annually, to compensate FSC.
Share Class Name | | Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets of Class |
Class A Shares | | 0.25% |
Class B Shares | | 0.75% |
Class C Shares | | 0.75% |
FSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FSC can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
Sales Charges
For the six months ended May 31, 2004, FSC retained $16,420 in sales charges from the sale of Class A Shares. FSC also retained $764 of contingent deferred sales charges relating to redemptions of Class C Shares. See "What do Shares Cost?" in the Prospectus.
Shareholder Services Fee
Under the terms of a Shareholder Services Agreement with Federated Shareholder Services Company (FSSC), the Fund will pay FSSC up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Class A Shares, Class B Shares, and Class C Shares for the period. The fee paid to FSSC is used to finance certain services for shareholders and to maintain shareholder accounts. FSSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FSSC can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Fees and Expenses
Federated Services Company (FServ), through its subsidiary FSSC, serves as transfer and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. The fee paid to FSSC is based on the size, type and number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders. FSSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FSSC can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
Portfolio Accounting Fees
Prior to January 1, 2004, FServ maintained the Fund's accounting records for which it received a fee. The fee was based on the level of the Fund's average daily net assets for the period, plus out-of-pocket expenses. The fee paid to FServ during the reporting period was $7,208, after voluntary waiver, if applicable.
General
Certain of the Officers and Directors of the Corporation are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies.
6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Purchases and sales of investments, excluding long-term U.S. government securities and short-term obligations (and in-kind contributions), for the six months ended May 31, 2004, were as follows:
Purchases | | $ | 76,540,698 |
|
Sales | | $ | 72,241,260 |
|
7. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
The Fund invests in securities of non-U.S. issuers. The political or economic developments within a particular country or region may have an adverse effect on the ability of domiciled issuers to meet their obligations. Additionally, political or economic developments may have an effect on the liquidity and volatility of portfolio securities and currency holdings.
At May 31, 2004, the diversification of countries was as follows:
Country | | Percentage of Net Assets |
Germany, Federal Republic of | | 20.7% |
|
United States | | 15.9% |
|
United Kingdom | | 9.8% |
|
Italy | | 6.1% |
|
Austria | | 5.6% |
|
Canada | | 5.5% |
|
Netherlands | | 5.1% |
|
France | | 4.9% |
|
Spain | | 3.7% |
|
Finland | | 3.1% |
|
Australia | | 3.0% |
|
Norway | | 2.8% |
|
Denmark | | 2.7% |
|
Japan | | 2.1% |
|
Greece | | 1.9% |
|
Luxembourg | | 1.4% |
|
Mexico | | 1.4% |
|
Cayman Islands | | 1.2% |
|
Sweden | | 0.8% |
|
Ireland | | 0.0% |
|
8. LINE OF CREDIT
The Corporation entered into a $75,000,000 unsecured, uncommitted revolving line of credit (LOC) agreement with State Street Corporation. The LOC was made available for extraordinary or emergency purposes, primarily for financing redemption payments. Borrowings are charged interest at a rate of 0.50% over the federal funds rate. As of May 31, 2004, there were no outstanding loans. During the six months ended May 31, 2004, the maximum outstanding borrowing was $3,071,000. The Fund had an average outstanding daily balance of $846,250 with a high and low interest rate of 1.56% and 1.50%, respectively, representing only the days LOC was utilized. Interest expense totaled $437 for the six months ended May 31, 2004.
9. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In October 2003, Federated Investors, Inc. and various subsidiaries thereof (including the advisers and distributor for various investment companies, collectively, "Federated"), along with various investment companies sponsored by Federated ("Funds") were named as defendants in several class action lawsuits now pending in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland seeking damages of unspecified amounts. The lawsuits were purportedly filed on behalf of people who purchased, owned and/or redeemed shares of Federated-sponsored mutual funds during specified periods beginning November 1, 1998. The suits are generally similar in alleging that Federated engaged in illegal and improper trading practices including market timing and late trading in concert with certain institutional traders, which allegedly caused financial injury to the mutual fund shareholders. The Board of the Funds has retained the law firm of Dickstein Shapiro Morin & Oshinsky LLP to represent the Funds in these lawsuits. Federated and the Funds, and their respective counsel, are reviewing the allegations and will respond appropriately. Additional lawsuits based upon similar allegations have been filed, and others may be filed in the future. Although Federated does not believe that these lawsuits will have a material adverse effect on the Funds, there can be no assurance that these suits, the ongoing adverse publicity and/or other developments resulting from related regulatory investigations will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sales of Fund shares, or other adverse consequences for the Funds.
Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not guaranteed by any bank, and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other government agency. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.
This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the Fund's prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses, and other information.
VOTING PROXIES ON FUND PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
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2061602 (7/04)
Federated Investors
World-Class Investment Manager
Federated International Equity Fund
Established 1984
A Portfolio of Federated International Series, Inc.
20TH SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
May 31, 2004
Class A Shares
Class B Shares
Class C Shares
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
VOTING PROXIES ON FUND PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
Financial Highlights -- Class A Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
| | Six Months Ended (unaudited) | | | Year Ended November 30, |
| | 5/31/2004 | | | 2003 | | | 2002 | | | 2001 | | | 2000 | | | 1999 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $14.51 | | | $12.14 | | | $14.92 | | | $22.14 | | | $29.16 | | | $19.56 | |
Income From Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | 0.01 | 1 | | 0.04 | 1 | | (0.01 | )1 | | 0.02 | 1 | | (0.03 | )1 | | (0.12 | )1 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | | 1.17 | | | 2.33 | | | (2.77
| ) | | (5.60 | ) | | (3.58 | ) | | 11.20 | |
|
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | | 1.18 | | | 2.37 | | | (2.78 | ) | | (5.58 | ) | | (3.61 | ) | | 11.08 | |
|
Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | (0.01 | ) | | -- | | | -- | | | -- | | | -- | | | -- | |
Distributions from net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions | | -- | | | -- | | | -- | | | (1.64 | ) | | (3.41 | ) | | (1.48 | ) |
|
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS | | (0.01 | ) | | -- | | | -- | | | (1.64 | ) | | (3.41 | ) | | (1.48 | ) |
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $15.68 | | | $14.51 | | | $12.14 | | | $14.92 | | | $22.14 | | | $29.16 | |
|
Total Return2 | | 8.12 | % | | 19.52 | % | | (18.63 | )% | | (27.32 | )% | | (14.69 | )% | | 61.10 | % |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
Expenses | | 1.73 | %3,4 | | 1.79 | %4 | | 1.72 | %4 | | 1.60 | % | | 1.54 | % | | 1.67 | % |
|
Net investment income (loss) | | 0.16 | %3 | | 0.35 | % | | (0.05 | )% | | 0.10 | % | | (0.11 | )% | | (0.57 | )% |
|
Expense waiver/reimbursement5 | | 0.00 | %3,6 | | 0.00 | %6 | | 0.00 | %6 | | 0.00 | %6 | | 0.00 | %6 | | -- | |
|
Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | $215,919 | | $210,332 | | $264,843 | | $349,203 | | $486,558 | | $389,592 | |
|
Portfolio turnover | | 41 | % | | 150 | % | | 103 | % | | 225 | % | | 283 | % | | 297 | % |
|
Redemption fees consisted of the following per share amounts | | $0.00 | | | -- | | | -- | | | -- | | | -- | | | -- | |
|
1 Per share information is based on average outstanding shares.
2 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
3 Computed on an annualized basis.
4 The expense ratio is calculated without reduction for fees paid indirectly for directed brokerage arrangements. The expense ratios are 1.73%, 1.79% and 1.72% for the six months ended May 31, 2004 and the years ended November 30, 2003 and, 2002, respectively, after taking into account these expense reductions.
5 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income (loss) ratios shown above.
6 Represents less than 0.01%.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Financial Highlights -- Class B Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
| | Six Months Ended (unaudited) | | | Year Ended November 30, |
| | 5/31/2004 | | | 2003 | | | 2002 | | | 2001 | | | 2000 | | | 1999 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $13.30 | | | $11.22 | | | $13.89 | | | $20.86 | | | $27.87 | | | $18.89 | |
Income From Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | (0.04 | )1 | | (0.04 | )1 | | (0.10 | )1 | | (0.11 | )1 | | (0.22 | )1 | | (0.26 | )1 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | | 1.07 | | | 2.12 | | | (2.57
| ) | | (5.22 | ) | | (3.38 | ) | | 10.72 | |
|
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | | 1.03 | | | 2.08 | | | (2.67 | ) | | (5.33 | ) | | (3.60 | ) | | 10.46 | |
|
Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions | | -- | | | -- | | | -- | | | (1.64 | ) | | (3.41 | ) | | (1.48 | ) |
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $14.33 | | | $13.30 | | | $11.22 | | | $13.89 | | | $20.86 | | | $27.87 | |
|
Total Return2 | | 7.74 | % | | 18.54 | % | | (19.22 | )% | | (27.84 | )% | | (15.41 | )% | | 59.90 | % |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
Expenses | | 2.48 | %3,4 | | 2.54 | %4 | | 2.47 | %4 | | 2.35 | % | | 2.29 | % | | 2.42 | % |
|
Net investment income (loss) | | (0.59 | )%3 | | (0.40 | )% | | (0.79 | )% | | (0.64 | )% | | (0.85 | )% | | (1.28 | )% |
|
Expense waiver/reimbursement5 | | 0.00 | %3,6 | | 0.00 | %6 | | 0.00 | %6 | | 0.00 | %6 | | 0.00 | %6 | | -- | |
|
Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | $40,496 | | $39,772 | | $41,084 | | $64,928 | | $97,339 | | $62,786 | |
|
Portfolio turnover | | 41 | % | | 150 | % | | 103 | % | | 225 | % | | 283 | % | | 297 | % |
|
1 Per share information is based on average outstanding shares.
2 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
3 Computed on an annualized basis.
4 The expense ratio is calculated without reduction for fees paid indirectly for directed brokerage arrangements. The expense ratios are 2.48%, 2.54%, and 2.47% for the six months ended May 31, 2004 and the years ended November 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively, after taking into account these expense reductions.
5 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income (loss) ratios shown above.
6 Represents less than 0.01%.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Financial Highlights -- Class C Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
| | Six Months Ended (unaudited) | | | Year Ended November 30, |
| | 5/31/2004 | | | 2003 | | | 2002 | | | 2001 | | | 2000 | | | 1999 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $13.12 | | | $11.06 | | | $13.70 | | | $20.59 | | | $27.50 | | | $18.66 | |
Income From Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | (0.05 | )1 | | (0.04 | )1 | | (0.10 | )1 | | (0.10 | )1 | | (0.21 | )1 | | (0.26 | )1 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | | 1.06 | | | 2.10 | | | (2.54
| ) | | (5.15 | ) | | (3.29 | ) | | 10.58 | |
|
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | | 1.01 | | | 2.06 | | | (2.64 | ) | | (5.25 | ) | | (3.50 | ) | | 10.32 | |
|
Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions | | -- | | | -- | | | -- | | | (1.64 | ) | | (3.41 | ) | | (1.48 | ) |
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $14.13 | | | $13.12 | | | $11.06 | | | $13.70 | | | $20.59 | | | $27.50 | |
|
Total Return2 | | 7.70 | % | | 18.63 | % | | (19.27 | )% | | (27.81 | )% | | (15.24 | )% | | 59.89 | % |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
Expenses | | 2.48 | %3,4 | | 2.54 | %4 | | 2.47 | %4 | | 2.35 | % | | 2.29 | % | | 2.42 | % |
|
Net investment income (loss) | | (0.59 | )%3 | | (0.40 | )% | | (0.79 | )% | | (0.64 | )% | | (0.82 | )% | | (1.27 | )% |
|
Expense waiver/reimbursement5 | | 0.00 | %3,6 | | 0.00 | %6 | | 0.00 | %6 | | 0.00 | %6 | | 0.00 | %6 | | -- | |
|
Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | $61,144 | | $66,305 | | $56,214 | | $67,125 | | $73,717 | | $41,602 | |
|
Portfolio turnover | | 41 | % | | 150 | % | | 103 | % | | 225 | % | | 283 | % | | 297 | % |
|
1 Per share information is based on average outstanding shares.
2 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
3 Computed on an annualized basis.
4 The expense ratio is calculated without reduction for fees paid indirectly for directed brokerage arrangements. The expense ratios are 2.48%, 2.54%, and 2.47% for the six months ended May 31, 2004 and the years ended November 30, 2003 and, 2002, respectively, after taking into account these expense reductions.
5 This expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income (loss) ratios shown above.
6 Represents less than 0.01%.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Portfolio of Investments
May 31, 2004 (unaudited)
Shares | | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | COMMON STOCKS--97.2% | | | |
| | Australia--1.9% | | | |
166,014 | | News Corp. Ltd., ADR | | $ | 6,114,296 |
|
| | Canada--6.9% | | | |
80,600 | | Alcan, Inc. | | | 3,220,776 |
191,300 | 1 | Celestica, Inc. | | | 3,596,440 |
112,800 | 1 | Cognos, Inc. | | | 3,797,976 |
231,700 | | Glamis Gold Ltd. | | | 3,887,926 |
465,800 | | Placer Dome, Inc. | | | 7,261,822 |
|
| | TOTAL | | | 21,764,940 |
|
| | Finland--1.0% | | | |
247,300 | | Stora Enso Oyj, Class R | | | 3,210,684 |
|
| | France--8.5% | | | |
154,100 | | AXA | | | 3,161,929 |
51,300 | | BNP Paribas SA | | | 3,132,763 |
131,300 | | Dassault Systemes SA | | | 5,997,587 |
78,400 | | L'Oreal SA | | | 6,085,157 |
46,155 | | Total SA, Class B | | | 8,664,287 |
|
| | TOTAL | | | 27,041,723 |
|
| | Germany, Federal Republic of--7.2% | | | |
71,500 | | BASF AG | | | 3,655,489 |
433,800 | | Deutsche Telekom AG, Class REG | | | 7,279,750 |
44,100 | | SAP AG (Systeme, Anwendungen, Produkte in der Datenverarbeitung) | | | 7,119,957 |
67,900 | | Siemens AG | | | 4,780,067 |
|
| | TOTAL | | | 22,835,263 |
|
| | Israel--2.5% | | | |
122,100 | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., ADR | | | 8,079,357 |
|
| | Italy--1.5% | | | |
422,100 | | Mediaset SpA | | | 4,624,321 |
|
| | Japan--22.5% | | | |
372,000 | | Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd. | | | 5,696,872 |
71,300 | | Fanuc Ltd. | | | 4,169,780 |
453,000 | | Hitachi Ltd. | | | 3,121,589 |
131,200 | | Honda Motor Co. Ltd. | | | 5,662,453 |
Shares | | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | COMMON STOCKS--continued | | | |
| | Japan--continued | | | |
28,500 | | Hoya Corp. | | $ | 2,948,454 |
67,000 | | Kyocera Corp. | | | 5,588,902 |
903,000 | | Mitsubishi Electric Corp. | | | 4,462,191 |
800 | | Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group, Inc. | | | 6,890,924 |
436,000 | | Nomura Holdings, Inc. | | | 6,696,745 |
41,300 | | SMC Corp. | | | 4,418,714 |
99,500 | | Secom Co. Ltd. | | | 4,014,643 |
175,000 | | Seven-Eleven Japan | | | 5,537,673 |
299,000 | | Sharp Corp. | | | 5,072,345 |
916,000 | | Sumitomo Chemical Co. | | | 4,302,185 |
96,000 | | Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. | | | 3,090,035 |
|
| | TOTAL | | | 71,673,505 |
|
| | Mexico--1.0% | | | |
75,300 | | Grupo Televisa S.A., GDR | | | 3,182,178 |
|
| | Netherlands--3.5% | | | |
311,400 | 1 | ASM Lithography Holding NV | | | 5,412,074 |
200,500 | | Euronext NV | | | 5,730,209 |
|
| | TOTAL | | | 11,142,283 |
|
| | Portugal--1.1% | | | |
1,532,100 | | Banco Comercial Portugues, Class R | | | 3,555,338 |
|
| | Russia--2.3% | | | |
238,700 | | Gazprom, ADR | | | 7,137,130 |
|
| | Singapore--1.2% | | | |
532,000 | | Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. | | | 3,756,952 |
|
| | Switzerland--6.8% | | | |
126,600 | | Compagnie Financiere Richemont AG | | | 3,263,772 |
103,425 | | Roche Holding AG | | | 10,896,400 |
106,000 | | UBS AG | | | 7,605,874 |
|
| | TOTAL | | | 21,766,046 |
|
| | Taiwan, Province of China--4.6% | | | |
1,783,125 | | Asustek Computer, Inc. | | | 4,361,485 |
5,073,000 | 1 | Nanya Technology Corp. | | | 3,760,597 |
2,367,760 | 1 | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. | | | 4,121,551 |
221,000 | 1 | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., ADR | | | 2,243,150 |
|
| | TOTAL | | | 14,486,783 |
|
Shares | | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | COMMON STOCKS--continued | | | |
| | Thailand--0.0% | | | |
11 | | Siam City Bank Public Co. Ltd. | | $ | 7 |
|
| | United Kingdom--24.7% | | | |
711,400 | | Amvescap PLC | | | 4,771,060 |
62,130 | | AstraZeneca PLC | | | 2,894,828 |
532,100 | | Diageo PLC | | | 7,063,965 |
561,239 | | GlaxoSmithKline PLC | | | 11,731,929 |
248,900 | | Reckitt Benckiser PLC | | | 6,745,529 |
305,800 | | Rio Tinto PLC | | | 7,367,999 |
292,847 | | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, Edinburgh | | | 8,844,048 |
275,000 | | Smiths Industries | | | 3,517,172 |
1,605,600 | | Tesco PLC | | | 7,330,835 |
5,277,227 | | Vodafone Group PLC | | | 12,410,231 |
583,500 | | WPP Group PLC | | | 5,820,449 |
|
| | TOTAL | | | 78,498,045 |
|
| | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (IDENTIFIED COST $254,864,194) | | | 308,868,851 |
|
| | PREFERRED STOCKS--1.2% | | | |
| | Germany, Federal Republic of--1.2% | | | |
5,400 | | Porsche AG, Pfd., 3.40Ù, Annual Dividend (identified cost $3,349,064) | | | 3,647,196 |
|
| | MUTUAL FUND--1.1% | | | |
3,626,877 | 2 | Prime Value Obligations Fund, IS Shares (at net asset value) | | | 3,627,877 |
|
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS--99.5% (IDENTIFIED COST $261,841,135)3 | | | 316,143,924 |
|
| | OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET--0.5% | | | 1,414,405 |
|
| | NET ASSETS--100% | | $ | 317,558,329 |
|
1 Non-income producing security.
2 Affiliated company.
3 The cost of investments for federal tax purposes amounts to $261,841,135.
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of total net assets at May 31, 2004.
The following acronyms are used throughout this portfolio:
ADR | - --American Depositary Receipt |
ADR | - --Global Depositary Receipt |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
May 31, 2004 (unaudited)
Assets: | | | | | | | |
Total investments in securities, at value including $3,627,877 of investment affiliated issuer (Note 5) (identified cost $261,841,135) | | | | | $ | 316,143,924 | |
Cash denominated in foreign currencies (identified cost $1,399,893) | | | | | | 1,400,477 | |
Cash | | | | | | 1,957 | |
Income receivable | | | | | | 1,492,929 | |
Receivable for shares sold | | | | | | 295,052 | |
|
TOTAL ASSETS | | | | | | 319,334,339 | |
|
Liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | $ | 980,868 | | | | |
Payable for shares redeemed | | | 406,358 | | | | |
Payable for transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses (Note 5) | | | 171,770 | | | | |
Payable for distribution service fees (Note 5) | | | 63,213 | | | | |
Payable for shareholder service fee (Note 5) | | | 66,520 | | | | |
Accrued expenses | | | 87,281 | | | | |
|
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | | | | 1,776,010 | |
|
Net assets for 20,922,324 shares outstanding | | | | | $ | 317,558,329 | |
|
Net Assets Consist of: | | | | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | | | $ | 508,600,745 | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currency | |
| | | | 54,307,001 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | | | | (245,212,911 | ) |
Accumulated net investment income (loss) | | | | | | (136,506 | ) |
|
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | | | | $ | 317,558,329 | |
|
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares: | | | | | | | |
Net asset value per share ($215,919,011 ÷ 13,769,416 shares outstanding) | | | | | | $15.68 | |
|
Offering price per share (100/94.50 of $15.68)1 | | | | | | $16.59 | |
|
Redemption proceeds per share (98/100 of $15.68)1 | | | | | | $15.37 | |
|
Class B Shares: | | | | | | | |
Net asset value per share ($40,495,571 ÷ 2,825,998 shares outstanding) | | | | | | $14.33 | |
|
Offering price per share | | | | | | $14.33 | |
|
Redemption proceeds per share (94.50/100 of $14.33)1 | | | | | | $13.54 | |
|
Class C Shares: | | | | | | | |
Net asset value per share ($61,143,747 ÷ 4,326,910 shares outstanding) | | | | | | $14.13 | |
|
Offering price per share (100/99.00 of $14.13)1 | | | | | | $14.27 | |
|
Redemption proceeds per share (99.00/100 of $14.13)1 | | | | | | $13.99 | |
|
1 See "What Do Shares Cost?" in the Prospectus.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended May 31, 2004 (unaudited)
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends (including $23,811 received from affiliated issuer (Note 5) and net of foreign taxes withheld of $436,950) | | | | | | | | | | $ | 3,125,459 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment adviser fee (Note 5) | | | | | | $ | 1,650,279 | | | | | |
Administrative personnel and services fee (Note 5) | | | | | | | 131,857 | | | | | |
Custodian fees | | | | | | | 81,833 | | | | | |
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses (Note 5) | | | | | | | 422,328 | | | | | |
Directors'/Trustees' fees | | | | | | | 3,622 | | | | | |
Auditing fees | | | | | | | 9,020 | | | | | |
Legal fees | | | | | | | 3,149 | | | | | |
Portfolio accounting fees (Note 5) | | | | | | | 56,955 | | | | | |
Distribution services fee--Class B Shares (Note 5) | | | | | | | 157,650 | | | | | |
Distribution services fee--Class C Shares (Note 5) | | | | | | | 241,934 | | | | | |
Shareholder services fee--Class A Shares (Note 5) | | | | | | | 279,375 | | | | | |
Shareholder services fee--Class B Shares (Note 5) | | | | | | | 52,550 | | | | | |
Shareholder services fee--Class C Shares (Note 5) | | | | | | | 80,645 | | | | | |
Share registration costs | | | | | | | 25,343 | | | | | |
Printing and postage | | | | | | | 47,306 | | | | | |
Insurance premiums | | | | | | | 4,581 | | | | | |
Taxes | | | | | | | 12,351 | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | | | | | 505 | | | | | |
Miscellaneous | | | | | | | 4,085 | | | | | |
|
TOTAL EXPENSES | | | | | | | 3,265,368 | | | | | |
|
Waiver, Reimbursement and Expense Reduction: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reimbursement of investment adviser fee (Note 5) | | $ | (213 | ) | | | | | | | | |
Waiver of administrative personnel and services fee (Note 5) | | | (6,106 | ) | | | | | | | | |
Fees paid indirectly from directed broker arrangements | | | (3,117 | ) | | | | | | | | |
|
TOTAL WAIVER, REIMBURSEMENT AND EXPENSE REDUCTION | | | | | | | (9,436 | ) | | | | |
|
Net expenses | | | | | | | | | | | 3,255,932 | |
|
Net investment income (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | (130,473 | ) |
|
Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions (net of foreign taxes withheld of $142,656) | | | | | | | | | | | 23,087,625 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currency |
|
|
|
| |
|
| | | | 1,986,644 | |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | | | | | | | | | 25,074,269 | |
|
Change in net assets resulting from operations | | | | | | | | | | $ | 24,943,796 | |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | | Six Months Ended (unaudited) 5/31/2004 | | | | Year Ended 11/30/2003
| |
|
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (130,473 | ) | | $ | 438,846 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 23,087,625 | | | | (4,221,937 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currency | | | 1,986,644 | | | | 61,519,954 | |
|
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | | 24,943,796 | | | | 57,736,863 | |
|
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | (122,271 | ) | | | -- | |
|
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | 57,639,144 | | | | 880,468,663 | |
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | | | 92,429 | | | | -- | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (81,404,121 | ) | | | (983,937,900 | ) |
|
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | (23,672,548 | ) | | | (103,469,237 | ) |
|
Change in net assets | | | 1,148,977 | | | | (45,732,374 | ) |
|
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 316,409,352 | | | | 362,141,726 | |
|
End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $0 and $116,238, respectively) | | $ | 317,558,329 | | | $ | 316,409,352 | |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
May 31, 2004 (unaudited)
1. ORGANIZATION
Federated International Series Inc. (the "Corporation") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end, management investment company. The Corporation consists of two portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of Federated International Equity Fund (the "Fund"), a diversified portfolio. The financial statements of the other portfolio are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder's interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class A, Class B and Class C Shares. The investment objective of the Fund is to obtain a total return on its assets.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States of America.
Investment Valuation
Domestic and foreign equity securities are valued at the last sale price or official closing price reported in the market in which they are primarily traded (either a national securities exchange or the over-the-counter market), if available. If unavailable, the security is generally valued at the mean between the last closing bid and asked prices. With respect to valuation of foreign securities, trading in foreign cities may be completed at times which vary from the closing of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Therefore, foreign securities are valued at the latest closing price on the exchange on which they are traded immediately prior to the closing of the NYSE. Foreign securities quoted in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the foreign exchange rate in effect at 4:00 p.m., Eastern time, on the day the value of the foreign security is determined. Fixed income, listed corporate bonds, unlisted securities and private placement securities are generally valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked price as furnished by an independent pricing service. Short-term securities are valued at the prices provided by an independent pricing service. However, short-term securities with remaining maturities of 60 days or less at the time of purchase may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair market value. Investments in other open-end regulated investment companies are valued at net asset value. Securities for which no quotations are readily available, or whose values have been affected by a significant event occuring between the close of their primary markets and the closing of the NYSE, are valued at fair value as determined in accordance with procedures established by and under general supervision of the Board of Directors (the "Directors").
Repurchase Agreements
It is the policy of the Fund to require the custodian bank to take possession, to have legally segregated in the Federal Reserve Book Entry System, or to have segregated within the custodian bank's vault, all securities held as collateral under repurchase agreement transactions. Additionally, procedures have been established by the Fund to monitor, on a daily basis, the market value of each repurchase agreement's collateral to ensure that the value of the collateral at least equals the repurchase price to be paid under the repurchase agreement.
The Fund will only enter into repurchase agreements with banks and other recognized financial institutions, such as broker/dealers, which are deemed by the Fund's adviser to be creditworthy pursuant to the guidelines and/or standards reviewed or established by the Directors. Risks may arise from the potential inability of counterparties to honor the terms of the repurchase agreement. Accordingly, the Fund could receive less than the repurchase price on the sale of collateral securities. The Fund, along with other affiliated investment companies, may utilize a joint trading account for the purpose of entering into one or more repurchase agreements.
Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions
Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair value. The Fund offers multiple classes of shares, which differ in their respective distribution fees. All shareholders bear the common expenses of the Fund based on average daily net assets of each class, without distinction between share classes. Dividends are declared separately for each class. No class has preferential dividend rights; differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses.
Premium and Discount Amortization
All premiums and discounts on fixed income securities are amortized/accreted for financial statement purposes.
Federal Taxes
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the Subchapter M provision of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal tax is necessary.
Withholding taxes on foreign interest, dividends and capital gains have been provided for in accordance with the applicable country's tax rules and rates.
Other Taxes
As an open-end management investment company incorporated in the state of Maryland but domiciled in Pennsylvania, the Fund is subject to the Pennsylvania Franchise Tax. This franchise tax is assessed annually on the value of the Fund, as represented by average net assets for the tax year.
When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions
The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.
Foreign Exchange Contracts
The Fund may enter into foreign currency commitments for the delayed delivery of securities or foreign currency exchange transactions. The Fund may enter into foreign currency contract transactions to protect assets against adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates or exchange control regulations. Purchased contracts are used to acquire exposure to foreign currencies; whereas, contracts to sell are used to hedge the Fund's securities against currency fluctuations. Risks may arise upon entering these transactions from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their commitments and from unanticipated movements in security prices or foreign exchange rates. The foreign currency transactions are adjusted by the daily exchange rate of the underlying currency and any gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until the settlement date.
At May 31, 2004, the Fund had no outstanding foreign currency commitments.
Foreign Currency Translation
The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies (FC) are translated into U.S. dollars based on the rates of exchange of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expenses are translated at the rate of exchange quoted on the respective date that such transactions are recorded. The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.
Reported net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of portfolio securities, sales and maturities of short-term securities, sales of FCs, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities other than investments in securities at fiscal year end, resulting from changes in the exchange rate.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
Other
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis.
3. CAPITAL STOCK
At May 31, 2004, par value shares ($0.0001 per share) authorized were as follows:
Share Class Name
|
| Number of Par Value Capital Stock Authorized |
Class A Shares | | 500,000,000 |
Class B Shares | | 500,000,000 |
Class C Shares | | 500,000,000 |
TOTAL | | 1,500,000,000 |
Transactions in capital stock were as follows:
| | Six Months Ended 5/31/2004 | | Year Ended 11/30/2003 |
Class A Shares: | | Shares | | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Shares sold | | 2,522,929 | | | $ | 39,561,149 | | | 73,281,752 | | | $ | 841,355,158 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
| 6,037 |
|
| | 92,429 |
|
| -- |
|
| | -- |
|
Shares redeemed | | (3,258,197 | ) | | | (50,437,222 | ) | | (80,596,273 | ) | | | (936,930,594 | ) |
|
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS A SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | (729,231 | ) |
| $
| (10,783,644 | ) |
| (7,314,521 | ) |
| $
| (95,575,436 | ) |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended 5/31/2004 | | Year Ended 11/30/2003 |
Class B Shares: | | Shares | | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Shares sold | | 222,637 | | | $ | 3,203,818 | | | 251,998 | | | $ | 2,967,945 | |
Shares redeemed | | (387,149 | ) | | | (5,572,492 | ) | | (924,789 | ) | | | (10,156,609 | ) |
|
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS B SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
| (164,512 | ) |
| $
| (2,368,674 | ) |
| (672,791 | ) |
| $
| (7,188,664 | ) |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended 5/31/2004 | | Year Ended 11/30/2003 |
Class C Shares: | | Shares | | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Shares sold | | 1,049,943 | | | $ | 14,874,177 | | | 3,327,066 | | | $ | 36,145,560 | |
Shares redeemed | | (1,778,434 | ) | | | (25,394,407 | ) | | (3,354,163 | ) | | | (36,850,697 | ) |
|
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS C SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
| (728,491 | ) |
| $
| (10,520,230 | ) |
| (27,097 | ) |
| $
| (705,137 | ) |
|
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
| (1,622,234 | ) |
| $
| (23,672,548 | ) |
| (8,014,409 | ) |
| $
| (103,469,237 | ) |
|
4. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
At May 31, 2004, the cost of investments for federal tax purposes was $261,841,135. The net unrealized appreciation of investments for federal tax purposes excluding any unrealized appreciation/depreciation resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates was $54,302,789. This consists of net unrealized appreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of value over cost of $55,108,612 and net unrealized depreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of cost over value of $805,823.
At November 30, 2003, the Fund had a capital loss carryforward of $264,787,242 which will reduce the Fund's taxable income arising from future net realized gain on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Code and thus will reduce the amount of distributions to shareholders which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Fund of any liability for federal tax. Pursuant to the Code, such capital loss carryforward will expire as follows:
Expiration Year | | Expiration Amount |
2005 | | $ 367,805 |
|
2007 | | $ 2,094,798 |
|
2009 | | $ 170,953,885 |
|
2010 | | $ 84,265,416 |
|
2011 | | $ 7,105,338 |
|
As a result of the tax-free transfer of assets from IAI International Equity Fund to the Fund, certain capital loss carryforwards listed above may be limited.
5. INVESTMENT ADVISER FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Investment Adviser Fee
Federated Global Investment Management Corp., the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment adviser fee equal to 1.00% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. The Adviser can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund may invest in Prime Value Obligations Fund, which is managed by Federated Investment Management Company (FIMCO), an affiliate of the Adviser. FIMCO has agreed to reimburse certain investment adviser fees as a result of these transactions. Income distributions earned by the fund are recorded as income in the accompanying financial statements and totaled $23,811 for the period.
Administrative Fee
Federated Administrative Services (FAS), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FAS is based on the average aggregate daily net assets of all Federated funds as specified below:
Maximum Administrative Fee
|
| Average Aggregate Daily Net Assets of the Federated Funds |
0.150% | | on the first $5 billion |
0.125% | | on the next $5 billion |
0.100% | | on the next $10 billion |
0.075% | | on assets in excess of $20 billion |
The administrative fee received during any fiscal year shall be at least $150,000 per portfolio and $40,000 per each additional class of shares. FAS may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FAS can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
Distribution Services Fee
The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (the "Plan") pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the terms of the Plan, the Fund will compensate Federated Securities Corp. (FSC), the principal distributor, from the daily net assets of the Fund's Class B Shares and Class C Shares to finance activities intended to result in the sale of these shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses according to the following schedule annually, to compensate FSC.
Share Class Name
|
| Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets of Class |
Class B Shares | | 0.75% |
Class C Shares | | 0.75% |
FSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FSC can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
Sales Charges
For the six months ended May 31, 2004, FSC retained $6,390 in sales charges from the sale of Class A Shares. FSC also retained $21 of contingent deferred sales charges relating to redemptions of Class C Shares. See "What Do Shares Cost?" in the Prospectus.
Redemption Fees
Effective May 15, 2004, the Fund's Class A Shares began imposing a 2.00% redemption fee to shareholders of the Fund who redeem shares held for 30 days or less. The redemption fee may be waived in certain situations, see "What Do Shares Cost?" in the Statement of Additional Information. All redemption fees are recorded by the Fund as paid in capital. For the six months ended May 31, 2004, the redemption fees amounted to $0.
Shareholder Services Fee
Under the terms of a Shareholder Services Agreement with Federated Shareholder Services Company (FSSC), the Fund will pay FSSC up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C Shares for the period. The fee paid to FSSC is used to finance certain services for shareholders and to maintain shareholder accounts. FSSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FSSC can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Fees and Expenses
Federated Services Company (FServ), through its subsidiary FSSC, serves as transfer and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. The fee paid to FSSC is based on the size, type and number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders. FSSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FSSC can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
Portfolio Accounting Fees
Prior to January 1, 2004, FServ maintained the Fund's accounting records for which it received a fee. The fee was based on the level of the Fund's average daily net assets for the period, plus out-of-pocket expenses. The fee paid to FServ during the reporting period was $9,626, after voluntary waiver, if applicable.
Expense Reduction
The Fund directs certain portfolio trades to a broker that in turn pays a portion of the Fund's operating expenses. For the six months ended May 31, 2004, the Fund's expenses were reduced by $3,117 under these arrangements.
General
Certain of the Officers and Directors of the Corporation are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies.
6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Purchases and sales of investments, excluding long-term U.S. government securities and short-term obligations (and in-kind contributions), for the six months ended May 31, 2004, were as follows:
Purchases | | $ | 133,056,978 |
|
Sales | | $ | 154,710,119 |
|
7. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
The Fund invests in securities of non-U.S. issuers. The political or economic developments within a particular country or region may have an adverse effect on the ability of domiciled issuers to meet their obligations. Additionally, political or economic developments may have an effect on the liquidity and volatility of portfolio securities and currency holdings.
At May 31, 2004, the diversification of sectors was as follows:
Sector | | Percentage of Net Assets |
Financials | | 17.0% |
Information Technology | | 16.4% |
Consumer Discretionary | | 11.8% |
Healthcare | | 11.5% |
Materials | | 10.4% |
Consumer Staples | | 10.3% |
Industrials | | 9.8% |
Telecommunication Services | | 6.2% |
Energy | | 5.0% |
8. LINE OF CREDIT
The Corporation entered into a $75,000,000 unsecured, uncommitted revolving line of credit (LOC) agreement with State Street Corporation. The LOC was made available for extraordinary or emergency purposes, primarily for financing redemption payments. Borrowings are charged interest at a rate of 0.50% over the federal funds rate. As of May 31, 2004, there were no outstanding loans. During the six months ended May 31, 2004, the maximum outstanding borrowing was $3,520,000. The Fund had an average outstanding daily balance of $1,991,500 with a high and low interest rate of 1.5625% and 1.5000%, respectively, representing only the days the LOC was utilized. Interest expense totaled $505 for the six months ended May 31, 2004.
9. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In October 2003, Federated Investors, Inc. and various subsidiaries thereof (including the advisers and distributor for various investment companies, collectively, "Federated"), along with various investment companies sponsored by Federated ("Funds"), were named as defendants in several class action lawsuits now pending in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland seeking damages of unspecified amounts. The lawsuits were purportedly filed on behalf of people who purchased, owned and/or redeemed shares of Federated-sponsored mutual funds during specified periods beginning November 1, 1998. The suits are generally similar in alleging that Federated engaged in illegal and improper trading practices including market timing and late trading in concert with certain institutional traders, which allegedly caused financial injury to the mutual fund shareholders. The Board of the Funds has retained the law firm of Dickstein Shapiro Morin & Oshinsky LLP to represent the Funds in these lawsuits. Federated and the Funds, and their respective counsel, are reviewing the allegations and will respond appropriately. Additional lawsuits based upon similar allegations have been filed, and others may be filed in the future. Although Federated does not believe that these lawsuits will have a material adverse effect on the Funds, there can be no assurance that these suits, the ongoing adverse publicity and/or other developments resulting from related regulatory investigations will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sales of Fund shares, or other adverse consequences for the Funds.
Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not guaranteed by any bank, and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other government agency. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.
This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the Fund's prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses, and other information.
VOTING PROXIES ON FUND PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to securities held in the Fund's portfolio is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 1-800-341-7400. This information is also available from the EDGAR database on the SEC's Internet site at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT FUND DOCUMENT DELIVERY
In an effort to reduce costs and avoid duplicate mailings, the Fund(s) intend to deliver a single copy of certain documents to each household in which more than one shareholder of the Fund(s) resides (so-called "householding"), as permitted by applicable rules. The Fund's "householding" program covers its/their Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, and supplements to each, as well as Semi-Annual and Annual Shareholder Reports and any Proxies or information statements. Shareholders must give their written consent to participate in the "householding" program. The Fund is also permitted to treat a shareholder as having given consent ("implied consent") if (i) shareholders with the same last name, or believed to be members of the same family, reside at the same street address or receive mail at the same post office box, (ii) the Fund gives notice of its intent to "household" at least sixty (60) days before it begins "householding" and (iii) none of the shareholders in the household have notified the Fund(s) or their agent of the desire to "opt out" of "householding." Shareholders who have granted written consent, or have been deemed to have granted implied consent, can revoke that consent and opt out of "householding" at any time: shareholders who purchased shares through an intermediary should contact their representative; other shareholders may call the Fund at 1-800-341-7400.
Federated Investors
World-Class Investment Manager
Federated International Equity Fund
Federated Investors Funds
5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-7000
www.federatedinvestors.com
Contact us at 1-800-341-7400 or
www.federatedinvestors.com/contact
Federated Securities Corp., Distributor
Cusip 31420G101
Cusip 31420G200
Cusip 31420G309
Federated is a registered mark of Federated Investors, Inc. 2004 ©Federated Investors, Inc.
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Item 2. Code of Ethics
Not Applicable
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert
Not Applicable
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Not Applicable
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants
Not Applicable
Item 6. Schedule of Investments
Not Applicable
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for
Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not Applicable
Item 8. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management
Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers
Not Applicable
Item 9. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Not Applicable
Item 10. Controls and Procedures
(a) The registrant's President and Treasurer have concluded that the
registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in rule
30a-3(c) under the Act) are effective in design and operation and are
sufficient to form the basis of the certifications required by Rule 30a-(2)
under the Act, based on their evaluation of these disclosure controls and
procedures within 90 days of the filing date of this report on Form N-CSR.
(b) There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial
reporting (as defined in rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) during the last
fiscal half year (the registrant's second half year in the case of an
annual report) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to
materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial
reporting.
Item 11. Exhibits
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 Federated International Series, Inc.
By /S/ Richard J. Thomas, Principal Financial Officer
Date July 22, 2004
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
By /S/ J. Christopher Donahue, Principal Executive Officer
Date July 22, 2004
By /S/ Richard J. Thomas, Principal Financial Officer
Date July 22, 2004