Performance Review
Within this environment, the fund performed as follows: For the six months ended June 30, 2004, Class A shares of the Smith Barney International Large Cap Fund, excluding sales charges, returned 3.70%.These shares underperformed the fund’s unmanaged benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index,v which returned 4.56% for the same period.They outperformed the fund’s Lipper international large-cap core funds category average, which returned 2.49% for the same period.vi
Special Shareholder Notice
On February 2, 2004, the initial sales charges on Class L shares were eliminated. Effective April 29, 2004, Class L shares were renamed Class C shares.
Information About Your Fund
In recent months several issues in the mutual fund industry have come under the scrutiny of federal and state regulators. The fund’s Adviser and some of its affiliates have received requests for information from various government regulators regarding market timing, late trading, fees and other mutual fund issues in connection with various investigations.The fund has been informed that the Adviser and its affiliates are responding to those information requests, but are not in a position to predict the outcome of these requests and investigations.
In November 2003, Citigroup Asset Management disclosed an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the U.S. Attorney relating to Citigroup Asset Management’s entry into the transfer agency business during 1997-1999. On July 20, 2004, Citigroup disclosed that it had been notified by the Staff of the SEC that the Staff is considering recommending a civil injunctive action and/or an administrative proceeding against certain advisory and transfer agent entities affiliated with Citigroup relating to the creation and operation of its internal transfer agent unit to serve primarily the Smith Barney family of mutual funds. Citigroup is cooperating with the SEC and will seek to resolve this matter in discussion with the SEC Staff. Although there can be no assurance, Citigroup does not believe that this matter will have a material adverse effect on the fund.
As always, thank you for your confidence in our stewardship of your assets.We look forward to helping you continue to meet your financial goals.
Sincerely,
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R. Jay Gerken, CFA
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
July 20, 2004
The information provided is not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results or investment advice. Views expressed may differ from those of the firm as a whole.
RISKS: Foreign securities are subject to certain risks of overseas investing including currency fluctuations and changes in political and economic conditions, which could result in significant market fluctuations. Derivatives, such as options and futures, can be illiquid and harder to value, especially in declining markets. A small investment in certain derivatives may have a potentially large impact on the funds performance. Derivatives can disproportionately increase losses as stated in the prospectus.
All index performance reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. Please note that an investor cannot invest directly in an index.
i The federal funds rate is the interest rate that banks with excess reserves at a Federal Reserve district bank charge other banks that need overnight loans.
ii Source: June 2004 Consumer Confidence Index, The Conference Board.
iii Gross domestic product is a market value of goods and services produced by labor and property in a given country.
iv Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce, June 25, 2004.
v The MSCI EAFE Index is an unmanaged index of common stocks of companies located in Europe, Australasia and the Far East.
vi Lipper, Inc. is a major independent mutual-fund tracking organization. Returns are based on the six-month period ended June 30, 2004, calculated among the 263 funds in the fund’s Lipper category including the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any, and excluding sales charges.
2 Smith Barney International Large Cap Fund | 2004 Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) | | June 30, 2004 |
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SHARES | | | SECURITY | | VALUE |
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COMMON STOCKS - 100.0% | | | |
Australia - 3.9% | | | |
90,429 | | Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. | | | $ 1,149,030 |
16,319 | | National Australia Bank Ltd. | | | 338,485 |
11,317 | | News Corp. | | | 99,747 |
44,091 | | QBE Insurance Group Ltd. | | | 392,290 |
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| | | | | 1,979,552 |
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Denmark - 1.5% | | | |
14,323 | | Novo Nordisk AS | | | 738,238 |
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Finland - 1.9% | | | |
20,760 | | Nokia Oyj, Sponsored ADR | | | 302,210 |
48,952 | | Stora Enso Oyj | | | 664,857 |
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| | | | | 967,067 |
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France - 12.1% | | | |
27,401 | | BNP Paribas SA | | | 1,687,215 |
27,405 | | Bouygues SA | | | 918,673 |
12,625 | | Carrefour SA | | | 613,295 |
20,303 | | Credit Agricole SA | | | 494,621 |
8,988 | | European Aeronautic Defence | | | 250,497 |
15,445 | | France Telecom SA | | | 402,986 |
4,612 | | Renault SA | | | 351,679 |
2,453 | | Sanofi-Synthelabo SA | | | 155,674 |
2,263 | | Schneider Electric SA | | | 154,643 |
4,207 | | Total SA | | | 803,016 |
3,261 | | Vinci SA | | | 328,900 |
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| | | | | 6,161,199 |
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Germany - 8.2% | | | |
7,498 | | Altana AG | | | 451,460 |
7,338 | | Bayer AG | | | 211,840 |
2,397 | | Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) AG | | | 106,193 |
7,837 | | DaimlerChrysler AG | | | 366,576 |
7,904 | | E. ON AG | | | 570,932 |
10,802 | | Metro AG | | | 512,632 |
12,774 | | RWE AG | | | 601,394 |
7,668 | | Schering AG | | | 452,355 |
12,747 | | Siemens AG | | | 917,808 |
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| | | | | 4,191,190 |
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Hong Kong - 1.2% | | | |
88,955 | | Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd. | | | 383,206 |
140,790 | | PCCW Ltd. | | | 95,669 |
20,500 | | Swire Pacific | | | 132,729 |
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| | | | | 611,604 |
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Italy - 6.1% | | | |
75,340 | | ENI S.p.A. | | | 1,497,713 |
74,366 | | San Paolo IMI S.p.A. | | | 896,793 |
138,184 | | Unicredito Italiano S.p.A. | | | 683,387 |
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| | | | | 3,077,893 |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
3 Smith Barney International Large Cap Fund | 2004 Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) | | June 30, 2004 |
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SHARES | | | SECURITY | | VALUE |
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Japan - 23.7% | | | |
11,000 | | Bridgestone Corp. | | | $ 206,228 |
14,400 | | CANON INC. | | | 757,236 |
9,500 | | Denso Corp. | | | 220,678 |
43 | | East Japan Railway Co. | | | 240,669 |
5,100 | | Eisai Co., Ltd. | | | 146,454 |
10,000 | | Fuji Photo Film Co. | | | 312,772 |
31,000 | | Fujitsu | | | 218,016 |
107,000 | | Hitachi, Ltd. | | | 734,894 |
9,500 | | Honda Motor Co. | | | 456,994 |
7,000 | | KAO Corp. | | | 168,366 |
19,000 | | Matsushita Electric Industries Co., Ltd. | | | 269,157 |
50,000 | | Mitsubishi Electronic Corp. | | | 245,096 |
43 | | Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group, Inc. | | | 397,183 |
125,000 | | Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd. | | | 1,171,750 |
2,300 | | Murata Manufacturing Co. | | | 130,834 |
3,400 | | Nintendo Co. | | | 393,342 |
57,000 | | Nippon Steel Corp. | | | 119,374 |
41,000 | | Ricoh Co., Ltd. | | | 869,907 |
13,400 | | SANKYO CO., LTD. | | | 289,826 |
4,000 | | Secom Co. | | | 169,372 |
9,400 | | Sony Corp. | | | 353,322 |
71,000 | | SUMITOMO CORP. | | | 514,262 |
41,000 | | Sumitomo Electrical Industries, Ltd. | | | 417,330 |
20,300 | | THK Co. | | | 383,369 |
22,700 | | Takeda Chemical Industries, Ltd. | | | 994,404 |
22,000 | | TOPPAN PRINTING CO., LTD. | | | 248,480 |
41,500 | | Toyota Motor Corp. | | | 1,677,534 |
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| | | | | 12,106,849 |
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Netherlands - 7.6% | | | |
14,486 | | Akzo Nobel N.V. | | | 533,420 |
22,743 | | Fortis | | | 502,537 |
14,365 | | Heineken N.V. | | | 472,621 |
6,175 | | ING Groep N.V. | | | 145,922 |
35,826 | | KON KPN N.V. | | | 273,184 |
27,142 | | Koninkijke (Royal) Philips Electronics N.V. | | | 731,654 |
22,933 | | TPG N.V. | | | 524,613 |
6,054 | | Unilever N.V. | | | 413,702 |
10,263 | | VNU N.V. | | | 298,408 |
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| | | | | 3,896,061 |
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Norway - 1.0% | | | |
73,903 | | Telenor ASA | | | 513,948 |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
4 Smith Barney International Large Cap Fund | 2004 Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) | | June 30, 2004 |
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SHARES | | | SECURITY | | VALUE |
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Singapore - 1.3% | | | |
35,000 | | Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. | | $ | 246,035 |
56,359 | | United Overseas Bank Ltd. | | | 438,744 |
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| | | | | 684,779 |
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Spain - 1.3% | | | |
34,591 | | Endesa, S.A. | | | 667,423 |
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Sweden - 1.4% | | | |
3,814 | | Atlas Copco AB | | | 141,644 |
8,552 | | Electrolux AB | | | 164,199 |
56,524 | | Nordea AB | | | 407,445 |
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| | | | | 713,288 |
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Switzerland - 3.1% | | | |
26,411 | | Credit Suisse Group | | | 938,805 |
4,048 | | Zurich Financial Services Group | | | 639,422 |
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| | | | | 1,578,227 |
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United Kingdom - 25.7% | | | |
32,424 | | Allied Irish Banks Plc. | | | 502,780 |
21,126 | | Astrazeneca | | | 947,526 |
19,636 | | BHP Billiton Plc. | | | 170,337 |
62,465 | | BOC Group Plc. | | | 1,045,232 |
169,646 | | BP Plc. | | | 1,497,776 |
11,021 | | Bank of Ireland | | | 147,134 |
20,337 | | British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc.* | | | 229,325 |
10,375 | | CRH Plc. | | | 219,897 |
45,540 | | Diageo Plc. | | | 613,830 |
35,035 | | GlaxoSmithKline Plc. | | | 708,827 |
11,386 | | Gus Plc. | | | 174,526 |
39,142 | | HBOS Plc. | | | 484,306 |
33,510 | | InterContinental Hotels Group Plc. | | | 353,871 |
22,103 | | National Grid Transco Plc. | | | 170,500 |
9,819 | | Next Group | | | 253,307 |
17,446 | | RMC Group | | | 191,981 |
39,745 | | Reed Elsevier Plc. | | | 386,208 |
41,211 | | Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc. | | | 1,186,418 |
65,106 | | The Sage Group Plc. | | | 220,127 |
28,743 | | Scottish and Southern Energy Plc. | | | 355,118 |
12,878 | | Smith & Nephew Plc. | | | 174,282 |
273,939 | | Tesco Plc. | | | 1,322,262 |
21,922 | | Tomkins Plc. | | | 109,093 |
753,989 | | Vodafone Group Plc., Sponsored ADR | | | 1,650,541 |
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| | | | | 13,115,204 |
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| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.0% | | | |
| | (Identified Cost - $43,789,771) | | $ | 51,002,522 |
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* Non-income producing security.ADR - American Depositary Receipt.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
5 Smith Barney International Large Cap Fund | 2004 Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited) | | June 30,2004 |
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ASSETS: | | | |
| Investments at value (Cost — $43,789,771) | $ | 51,002,522 | |
| Foreign currency, at value (Cost — $11,916) | | 11,916 | |
| Cash | | 839,868 | |
| Receivable for shares of beneficial interest sold | | 31,341 | |
| Receivable for investments sold | | 20,843 | |
| Dividends and interest receivable | | 205,490 | |
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| Total Assets | | 52,111,980 | |
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LIABILITIES: | | | |
| Management fees payable (Note 2) | | 24,496 | |
| Distribution/Service fees payable (Note 3) | | 21,547 | |
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | 126,813 | |
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| Total Liabilities | | 172,856 | |
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Total Net Assets | $ | 51,939,124 | |
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | |
| Par value of shares of beneficial interest ($0.00001 par value, unlimited shares authorized) | $ | 53 | |
| Capital paid in excess of par value | | 50,649,524 | |
| Undistributed net investment income | | 406,174 | |
| Accumulated net realized loss from investment transactions | | (6,337,420 | ) |
| Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | 7,220,793 | |
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Total Net Assets | $ | 51,939,124 | |
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Computation of | | | |
Class A Shares: | | | |
| Net Asset Value per share ($31,384,396/3,201,156 shares outstanding) | | $9.80 | |
| Offering Price per share ($9.80 ÷ 0.95) | | $10.32 | * |
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Class B Shares: | | | |
| Net Asset Value per share and offering price ($7,420,619/785,595 shares outstanding) | | $9.45 | ** |
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Class C Shares†: | | | |
| Net Asset Value per share and offering price ($11,547,877/1,169,624 shares outstanding) | | $9.87 | ** |
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Class Y Shares: | | | |
| Net Asset Value per share and offering price ($1,586,232/161,284 shares outstanding) | | $9.84 | |
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* | Based upon single purchases of less than $25,000. | | | |
** | Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charges. | | | |
† | On February 2, 2004, initial sales charges on Smith Barney Class C were eliminated. Effective April 29, 2004, Class L shares were redesignated as Class C shares. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
6 Smith Barney International Large Cap Fund | 2004 Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders
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Statement of Operations (unaudited) | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 |
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INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | |
Dividend and Interest Income | $ | 960,295 | |
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld | | (116,987 | ) |
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Total Investment Income | | 843,308 | |
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EXPENSES: | | | |
Management fees (Note 2) | | 215,164 | |
Distribution/Service fees (Note 3) | | 124,553 | |
Shareholder reports | | 56,770 | |
Custody and fund accounting fees | | 41,334 | |
Transfer agent fees | | 29,685 | |
Audit fees | | 24,000 | |
Blue sky fees | | 22,399 | |
Legal fees | | 19,738 | |
Trustees fees | | 570 | |
Other | | 16,652 | |
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Total Expenses | | 550,865 | |
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Less: aggregate amount waived by the Manager (Note 2) | | (46,664 | ) |
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Net Expenses | | 504,201 | |
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Net Investment Income | | 339,107 | |
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS: | | | |
Net realized gain from investment transactions | | 3,157,510 | |
Net decrease in unrealized appreciation on investments | | (1,659,088 | ) |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) from Investments | | 1,498,422 | |
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Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations | $ | 1,837,529 | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
7 Smith Barney International Large Cap Fund | 2004 Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | | | | | |
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| Six Months Ended | | |
| June 30, 2004 | Year Ended |
| (unaudited) | December 31, 2003 |
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OPERATIONS: | | | | | | |
Net investment income | $ | 339,107 | | $ | 118,252 | |
Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions | | 3,157,510 | | | (1,971,596 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | (1,659,088 | ) | | 13,550,102 | |
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Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations | | 1,837,529 | | | 11,696,758 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM: | | | | | | |
Net investment income Class A | | — | | | (161,230 | ) |
Net investment income Class B | | — | | | — | |
Net investment income Class C | | — | | | — | |
Net investment income Class Y | | — | | | (5,296 | ) |
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Decrease in Net Assets From Distributions to Shareholders | | — | | | (166,526 | ) |
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TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST (NOTE 6): | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from sale of shares | | 1,363,621 | | | 13,402,534 | # |
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders from reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | 125,583 | |
Cost of shares repurchased | | (3,793,645 | ) | | (5,064,763 | ) |
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Total Class A | | (2,430,024 | ) | | 8,463,354 | |
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Class B | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from sale of shares | | 327,769 | | | 6,888,287 | # |
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders from reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | — | |
Cost of shares repurchased | | (1,512,568 | ) | | (1,557,799 | ) |
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Total Class B | | (1,184,799 | ) | | 5,330,488 | |
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Class C* | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from sale of shares | | 4,619,747 | | | 5,604,902 | # |
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders from reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | — | |
Cost of shares repurchased | | (756,804 | ) | | (964,835 | ) |
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Total Class C | | 3,862,943 | | | 4,640,067 | |
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Class Y** | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from sale of shares | | 790,610 | | | 918,444 | |
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders from reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | — | |
Cost of shares repurchased | | (235,997 | ) | | (36,019 | ) |
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Total Class Y | | 554,613 | | | 882,425 | |
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Net Increase in Net Assets From Transactions in Shares | | | | | | |
of Beneficial Interest | | 802,733 | | | 19,316,334 | |
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Net Increase in Net Assets | | 2,640,262 | | | 30,846,566 | |
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NET ASSETS: | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 49,298,862 | | | 18,452,296 | |
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End of period† | $ | 51,939,124 | | $ | 49,298,862 | |
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† Includes undistributed net investment income of: | $ | 406,174 | | $ | 67,067 | |
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# Includes shares issued in connection with reorganization (See Note 10). |
* Effective April 29, 2004, Class L shares were redesignated as Class C shares. |
** Commencement of Operations May 20, 2003. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
8 Smith Barney International Large Cap Fund | 2004 Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
1. Significant Accounting Policies
Smith Barney International Large Cap Fund (the “Fund”) is a separate diversified series of Smith Barney Trust II (the “Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust.The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end, management investment company.The investment manager is Smith Barney Fund Management LLC (the “Manager”). Effective January 21, 2003, the Manager delegated the daily management of the investments of the Fund to its affiliate, Citigroup Asset Management Ltd., as subadviser (the “Subadviser”).The Manager continues to oversee the Fund’s operations. Subject to the oversight of the Manager, the Subadviser selects the Fund’s investments.The Subadviser’s compensation is payable by the Manager. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (“CGM”), serves as the Fund’s distributor (the “Distributor”) and continues to sell Fund shares to the public as a member of the selling group.The Manager, Subadviser and Distributor are subsidiaries of Citigroup Inc (“Citigroup”).
Citicorp Trust Bank, fsb. (“CTB”), a subsidiary of Citigroup, acts as the Fund’s transfer agent and PFPC Inc. (“PFPC”) acts as the Fund’s sub-transfer agent. CTB receives fees and asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of account. PFPC is responsible for shareholder record keeping and financial processing for all shareholder accounts and is paid by CTB. For the six months ended June 30, 2004, the Fund paid transfer agent fees of $34,466 to CTB.
The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C (effective April 29, 2004, Class L was renamed Class C)and Class Y shares. Class A shares have a front-end, or initial, sales charge.This sales charge may be reduced or eliminated in certain circumstances. Class B shares have no front-end sales charge, pay a higher ongoing distribution fee than Class A, and are subject to a deferred sales charge if sold within five years of purchase. Class B shares automatically convert into Class A shares after eight years. Class C shares are subject to a deferred sales charge if sold within one year of purchase. Class Y shares have no front-end or initial charge. Expenses of the Fund are borne pro-rata by the holders of each class of shares, except that each class bears expenses unique to that class (including the Rule 12b-1 service and distribution fees applicable to such class), and votes as a class only with respect to its own Rule 12b-1 plan. Shares of each class would receive their pro-rata share of the net assets of the Fund if the Fund were to liquidate. Class A shares have lower expenses than Class B shares. For the six months ended June 30, 2004, management has informed the Fund that the Distributor received $10,000 and $1,000 from sales of Class A and Class C shares, respectively, and $5,000 and $0 in deferred sales charges from redemptions of Class B and Class C shares, respectively.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund are as follows:
A. Investment Security Valuations Equity securities listed on securities exchanges are valued at last sale prices. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System for which quotations are available, are valued at the official closing price or, if there is no closing price on that day, at the last sales price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which last sale prices are not available are valued at last quoted bid prices. Securities listed on a foreign exchange are valued at the last quoted sale price available. Short-term obligations maturing in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which constitutes fair value as determined by the Trustees. Portfolio securities for which there are no such quotations or valuations are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or at the direction of the Trustees. Trading in securities on most foreign exchanges and over-the-counter markets is normally completed before the close of the New York Stock Exchange and may also take place on days on which the New York Stock Exchange is closed. If events materially affecting the value of foreign securities occur between the time when the exchange on which they are traded closes and the time of fund
9 Smith Barney International Large Cap Fund | 2004 Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
valuation, such securities will be valued at fair value in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Trustees.
B. Foreign Currency Translation The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars at the current rate of exchange to determine the value of investments, assets and liabilities. Purchases and sales of securities, and income and expenses are translated at the prevailing rate of exchange on the respective dates of such transactions. 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.Translation of foreign currency includes net exchange gains and losses resulting from the disposition of foreign currency and the difference between the amount of investment income, expenses and foreign withholding taxes recorded and the actual amount received or paid.
C. Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts (“contracts”) in connection with planned purchases or sales of securities or to hedge the U.S. dollar value of portfolio securities denominated in a particular currency. The Fund could be exposed to risks if the counterparties to the contracts are unable to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are adjusted by the daily exchange rate of the underlying currency and any gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized gains or losses until the contract settlement date.
D. Accounting for Investments Securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on the identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions from portfolio securities are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividend income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is not assured. Interest income is accrued daily.
E. Federal Taxes The Fund’s policy is to comply with the provision of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders all of its taxable income, including any net realized gain on investment transactions. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise tax is necessary.
F. Expenses The Fund bears all costs of its operations other than expenses specifically assumed by the Manager. Expenses incurred by the Trust with respect to any two or more funds or series are allocated in proportion to the average net assets of each fund, except when allocations of direct expenses to each fund can otherwise be made fairly. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Class specific expenses are charged to each class; management fees and general fund expenses are allocated on the basis of relative net assets of each class or on another reasonable basis.
G. Distributions Distributions to shareholders are recorded on ex-dividend date.The amount and character of income and net realized gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax rules and regulations, which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles. These differences are attributable to permanent book and tax accounting differences. Reclassifications are made to the Fund’s capital accounts to reflect income and net realized gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax rules and regulations.
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2. Management Fees
The Manager is responsible for overall management of the Fund’s business affairs, and has a Management Agreement with the Fund.The Manager or an affiliate also provides certain administrative services to the Fund.These administrative services include providing general office facilities and supervising the overall administration of the Fund.
The management fees paid to the Manager are accrued daily and payable monthly.The management fee is computed at an annual rate of 0.85% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.The management fee amounted to $215,164, of which $46,664 was voluntarily waived for the six months ended June 30, 2004.
Effective January 21, 2003, the Manager delegated the daily management of the investments of the Fund to its affiliate, the Subadviser, pursuant to a Subadvisory Agreement entered into between the Manager and the Subadviser. The Subadviser’s compensation is payable by the Manager. It is the responsibility of the Subadviser to make the day-to-day investment decisions for the Fund, and to place the purchase and sales orders for securities transactions concerning those assets, subject in all cases to the general supervision of the Manager.The Subadviser furnishes at its own expense all services, facilities and personnel necessary in connection with managing the assets of the Fund and effecting securities transactions for the Fund.
The Trust pays no compensation directly to any Trustee or any officer who is affiliated with the Manager, all of whom receive remuneration for their services to the Fund from the Manager or its affiliates. All officers and one Trustee of the Fund are employed by the Manager or its affiliates.
3. Distribution/Service Fees
The Fund maintains separate Service Plans for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, which have been adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (Class Y does not have a 12b-1 plan). Under the Class A Service Plan, the Fund paid monthly fees at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets represented by Class A shares of the Fund. The Service fees for Class A shares amounted to $40,662 for the six months ended June 30, 2004. Under the Class B and Class C Service Plan, the Fund may pay a combined monthly distribution and service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 1.00% of the average daily net assets represented by Class B and C shares of the Fund.The Service fees for Class B and C amounted to $38,755 and $45,136, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2004.
These fees may be used to make payments to the Distributor for distribution services and to others as compensation for the sale of shares of the applicable class of the Fund, for advertising, marketing or other promotional activity, and for preparation, printing and distribution of prospectuses, statements of additional information and reports for recipients other than regulators and existing shareholders.The Fund may also make payments to the Distributor and others for providing personal service or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments
Purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term obligations, aggregated $17,879,475 and $16,569,436, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2004.
At June 30, 2004 the aggregate gross appreciation and depreciation of investments for Federal income tax purpose were substantially as follows:
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Gross unrealized appreciation | $ | 7,824,098 | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | (611,347 | ) |
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Net unrealized appreciation | $ | 7,212,751 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
5. Financial Instruments
The Fund may trade financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of its investing activities and to assist in managing exposure to market risks such as interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. These financial instruments include forward foreign currency exchange contracts.
The notional or contractual amounts of these instruments represent the investment the Fund has in particular classes of financial instruments and does not necessarily represent the amounts potentially subject to risk.The measurement of the risks associated with these instruments is meaningful only when related and offsetting transactions are considered. No such instruments were held at June 30, 2004.
6. Shares of Beneficial Interest
At June 30, 2004 the Trust had an unlimited number of shares of Beneficial Interest authorized with a par value of $0.00001 per share.The fund has the ability to issue multiple classes of shares. Each share of a class represents an identical interest and has the same rights except that each class bears certain direct expenses specifically related to the distributions of its shares. Transactions in each class were as follows:
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| June 30, 2004 | December 31, 2003 |
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Class A | | | | |
Shares sold | 142,165 | | 1,849,090 | # |
Shares issued to shareholders from reinvestment of distributions | — | | 14,290 | |
Shares repurchased | (392,776 | ) | (640,848 | ) |
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Net Increase (Decrease) | (250,611 | ) | 1,222,532 | |
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Class B | | | | |
Shares sold | 35,235 | | 995,600 | # |
Shares issued to shareholders from reinvestment of distributions | — | | — | |
Shares repurchased | (162,851 | ) | (199,259 | ) |
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Net Increase (Decrease) | (127,616 | ) | 796,341 | |
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Class C† | | | | |
Shares sold | 475,365 | | 739,479 | # |
Shares issued to shareholders from reinvestment of distributions | — | | — | |
Shares repurchased | (77,661 | ) | (121,091 | ) |
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Net Increase | 397,704 | | 618,388 | |
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Class Y* | | | | |
Shares sold | 81,634 | | 108,204 | |
Shares issued to shareholders from reinvestment of distributions | — | | — | |
Shares repurchased | (24,366 | ) | (4,188 | ) |
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Net Increase | 57,268 | | 104,016 | |
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* | May 20, 2003 (Commencement of Operations). |
# | Includes shares issued in connection with the reorganization (See Note 10). |
† | Effective April 29, 2004, Class L shares were redesignated as Class C shares. |
7.Trustee Retirement Plan
The Trustees of the Fund have adopted a Retirement Plan for all Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Fund, within the meaning of the 1940 Act. Under the Plan, all Trustees are required to retire from the Board as of the last day of the calendar year in which the applicable Trustee attains age 75 (certain Trustees who had already attained age 75 when the
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
Plan was adopted were required to retire effective December 31, 2003).Trustees may retire under the Plan before attaining the mandatory retirement age.Trustees who have served as Trustee of the Trust or any of the investment companies associated with Citigroup for at least ten years when they retire are eligible to receive the maximum retirement benefit under the Plan. The maximum retirement benefit is an amount equal to five times the amount of retainer and regular meeting fees payable to a Trustee during the calendar year ending on or immediately prior to the applicable Trustee’s retirement. Amounts under the Plan may be paid in installments or in a lump sum (discounted to present value). Benefits under the Plan are unfunded. Two former Trustees are currently receiving payments under the plan. In addition two other former Trustees elected to receive a lump sum payment under the plan during this period.The Fund’s allocable share of the expense of the Plan for the year ended December 31, 2003 and the related liability at December 31, 2003 were not material.
8. Additional Information
Citigroup has been notified by the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that the Staff is considering recommending a civil injunctive action and/or an administrative proceeding against Citigroup Asset Management (CAM), including its applicable investment advisory companies and Citicorp Trust Bank (CTB), an internal transfer agent, relating to the creation and operation of the internal transfer agent unit to serve certain CAM-managed funds, including the Fund. This notification arises out of a previously disclosed investigation by the SEC and the U.S. Attorney and relates to CTB’s entry in 1999 into the transfer agency business, CAM’s retention of, and agreements with an unaffiliated sub transfer agent, the adequacy of the disclosures made to the fund boards that approved the transfer agency arrangements, (including CAM’s failure to disclose a related revenue guarantee agreement benefiting CAM and its affiliates), and CAM’s operation of and compensation for the transfer agency business.The revenue guarantee described above was terminated in 1999 and CAM will be paying the applicable funds, primarily through fee waivers, a total of approximately $17 million (plus interest) that is the amount of the revenue received by Citigroup relating to the revenue guarantee. Citigroup is cooperating fully in the investigation and will seek to resolve the matter in discussions with the SEC Staff.Although there can be no assurance, Citigroup does not believe that this matter will have a material adverse effect on the Fund. On August 12, 2004, CAM paid the Fund $32,059.78, its allocable share of the amount described above through a waiver of its fees.
9. Acquisition of Smith Barney World Funds European Portfolio
On April 17, 2003 the Fund acquired the assets and liabilities of the Smith Barney World Funds European Portfolio pursuant to a plan of reorganization, approved by the shareholders of Smith Barney World Funds European Portfolio on March 10, 2003. The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of the net assets of Smith Barney World Funds European Portfolio in exchange for shares of the Fund, as follows: 1,472,055 Class A shares valued at $10,418,720; 895,521 Class B shares valued at $6,135,504 and 478,979 Class L shares valued at $3,426,185.The total assets acquired by Smith Barney International Large Cap Fund were $19,980,409 which included $172,837 of accumulated realized loss on investments and $2,246,233 of unrealized depreciation.
The aggregate net assets of the Smith Barney International Large Cap Fund and the Smith Barney World Funds European Portfolio, immediately before the acquisition were $17,606,903 and $19,980,409 respectively.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
10. Legal Matters
Class action lawsuits have been filed against Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (the “Distributor”) and a number of its affiliates, including Smith Barney Fund Management LLC and Salomon Brothers Asset Management Inc (the “Advisers”), substantially all of the mutual funds managed by the Advisers (the “Funds”), and directors or trustees of the Funds.The complaints allege, among other things, that the Distributor created various undisclosed incentives for its brokers to sell Smith Barney and Salomon Brothers funds. In addition, according to the complaints, the Advisers caused the Funds to pay excessive brokerage commissions to the Distributor for steering clients towards proprietary funds.The complaints also allege that the defendants breached their fiduciary duty to the Funds by improperly charging Rule 12b-1 fees and by drawing on Fund assets to make undisclosed payments of soft dollars and excessive brokerage commissions. The complaints seek injunctive relief and compensatory and punitive damages, rescission of the Funds’ contracts with the Advisers, recovery of all fees paid to the Advisers pursuant to such contracts and an award of attorneys’ fees and litigation expenses. Citigroup Asset Management believes that the suits are without merit and intends to defend the cases vigorously.
Additional lawsuits arising out of these circumstances and presenting similar allegations and requests for relief may be filed against the defendants in the future. Neither Citigroup Asset Management nor the Funds believe that any of the pending actions will have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of the Distributor or the Advisers to perform under their respective contracts with the Funds.
14 Smith Barney International Large Cap Fund | 2004 Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders
Financial Highlights
For a share of each class of Capital Stock:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Ended | | Year Ended December 31, |
| | June 30, 2004 | |
|
Class A Shares | (unaudited) | | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $ | 9.45 | | | $ | 7.39 | | $ | 8.57 | | $ | 10.91 | | $ | 15.92 | | $ | 12.60 | |
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Income From Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | 0.074 | † | | | 0.047 | † | | 0.023 | † | | (0.013 | ) | | (0.093 | ) | | (0.077 | )† |
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 0.276 | | | | 2.059 | | | (1.203 | ) | | (2.291 | ) | | (3.858 | ) | | 4.452 | |
|
Total From Operations | | 0.350 | | | | 2.106 | | | (1.180 | ) | | (2.304 | ) | | (3.951 | ) | | 4.375 | |
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Less Distributions From: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | — | | | (0.046 | ) | | — | | | (0.015 | ) | | — | | | — | |
| In excess of net investment income | | — | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Net realized gain | | — | | | | — | | | — | | | (0.021 | ) | | (1.059 | ) | | (1.055 | ) |
|
Total Distributions | | — | | | (0.046 | ) | | — | | | (0.036 | ) | | (1.059 | ) | | (1.055 | ) |
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $ | 9.80 | | | $ | 9.45 | | $ | 7.39 | | $ | 8.57 | | $ | 10.91 | | $ | 15.92 | |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $ | 31,384 | | | $ | 32,605 | | $ | 16,469 | | $ | 19,767 | | $ | 27,365 | | $ | 25,058 | |
| Ratio of expenses to average net assets‡ | | 1.75 | %* | | | 1.75 | % | | 1.75 | % | | 1.75 | % | | 1.75 | % | | 1.75 | % |
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| to average net assets | | 1.54 | %* | | | 0.59 | % | | 0.31 | % | | (0.13 | )% | | (0.91 | )% | | (0.49 | )% |
| Portfolio turnover | | 33 | % | | | 120 | % | | 88 | % | | 96 | % | | — | | | — | |
|
Total Return | | 3.70 | %** | | | 28.55 | % | | (13.77 | )% | | (21.13 | )% | | (24.82 | )% | | 35.66 | % |
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Note: If Agents of the Fund for the periods indicated had not voluntarily waived a portion of their fees the net investment |
income (loss) per share and the ratios would have been as follows: |
| Net investment income (loss) per share | $ | 0.065 | † | | $ | 0.014 | † | $ | (0.066 | )† | $ | (0.113 | ) | $ | (0.109 | ) | $ | (0.210 | )† |
| Ratios: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Expenses to average net assets | | 1.93 | %* | | | 2.17 | % | | 2.95 | % | | 2.76 | % | | 1.91 | % | | 1.90 | % |
| Net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | 1.36 | %* | | | 0.17 | % | | (0.89 | )% | | (1.14 | )% | | (1.07 | )% | | (0.64 | )% |
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* | Annualized. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
** | Not Annualized. | | | | | | | | |
† | The per share amounts were computed using a monthly average number of shares outstanding during the year. |
‡ | The ratio of expenses to average net assets will not exceed 1.75% as a result of a voluntary expense limitation, which may be discontinued at any time. | |
15 Smith Barney International Large Cap Fund | 2004 Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders
Financial Highlights (continued)
For a share of each class of Capital Stock:
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months | Year Ended December 31, | January 4, 1999 |
| | Ended |
| (Commencement |
| | June 30, 2004 | | of Operations) to |
Class B Shares | (unaudited) | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | December 31, 1999 |
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $ | 9.13 | | $ | 7.16 | | $ | 8.36 | | $ | | 10.73 | | $ | | 15.81 | | $ | 12.87 | |
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Income From Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment income (loss) | | 0.034 | † | (0.022 | )† | | (0.035 | )† | | (0.076 | ) | | (0.174 | ) | | (0.095 | ) |
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 0.286 | | | 1.992 | | | (1.165 | ) | | (2.258 | ) | | (3.847 | ) | | 4.090 | |
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Total From Operations | | 0.320 | | | 1.970 | | | (1.200 | ) | | (2.334 | ) | | (4.021 | ) | | 3.995 | |
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Less Distributions From: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment income | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (0.015 | ) | | | — | | | — | |
| Net realized gain | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (0.021 | ) | | (1.059 | ) | | (1.055 | ) |
|
Total Distributions | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (0.036 | ) | | (1.059 | ) | | (1.055 | ) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Period | $ | 9.45 | | $ | 9.13 | | $ | 7.16 | | $ | 8.36 | | $ | 10.73 | | $ | 15.81 | |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $ | 7,421 | | $ | 8,342 | | $ | 836 | | $ | | 348 | | $ | | 434 | | $ | 323 | |
| Ratio of expenses to average net assets‡ | | 2.50 | %* | | 2.50 | % | | 2.50 | % | | 2.50 | % | | 2.50 | % | | 2.50 | %* |
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| to average net assets | | 0.73 | %* | | (0.29 | )% | | (0.50 | )% | | (0.85 | )% | | (1.60 | )% | | (1.24 | )%* |
| Portfolio turnover | | 33 | % | | 120 | % | | 88 | % | | | 96 | % | | | — | | | — | |
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Total Return | | 3.50 | %** | | 27.51 | % | | (14.35 | )% | | (21.76 | )% | | (25.44 | )% | | 31.95 | %** |
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Note: If Agents of the Fund for the periods indicated had not voluntarily waived a portion of their fees the net investment |
income (loss) per share and the ratios would have been as follows: |
| Net investment income (loss) per share | $ | 0.025 | † | $ | (0.055 | )† | $ | (0.119 | )† | $ | (0.169 | ) | $ | | (0.192 | ) | $ | (0.108 | ) |
| Ratios: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Expenses to average net assets | 2.68 | %* | | 2.92 | % | | 3.70 | % | | 3.51 | % | | 2.66 | % | | 2.70 | %* |
| Net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 0.55 | %* | | (0.70 | )% | | (1.70 | )% | | (1.86 | )% | | (1.76 | )% | | (1.44 | )%* |
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* | Annualized |
** | Not Annualized |
† | The per share amounts were computed using a monthly average number of shares outstanding during the year. |
‡ | The ratio of expenses to average net assets will not exceed 2.50% as a result of a voluntary expense limitation, which may be discontinued at any time. |
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Financial Highlights (continued)
For a share of each class of Capital Stock:
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| | Six Months | | | | | | | | September 22, 2000 |
| | Ended | Year Ended December 31, | (Commencement |
| | June 30, 2004 |
| of Operations) to |
Class C Shares | (unaudited) | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | December 31, 2000 |
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $ | 9.55 | | $ | 7.47 | | $ | 8.72 | | $ | | 11.17 | | $ | 13.20 | |
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Income From Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.050 | † | (0.022 | )† | (0.024 | )† | | (0.333 | ) | | (0.014 | ) |
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.270 | | | 2.102 | | (1.226 | ) | | (2.080 | ) | | (1.147 | ) |
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Total From Operations | | | 0.320 | | | 2.080 | | (1.250 | ) | | (2.413 | ) | | (1.161 | ) |
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Less Distributions From: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment income | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (0.016 | ) | | — | |
| Net realized gain | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (0.021 | ) | | (0.869 | ) |
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Total Distributions | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (0.037 | ) | | (0.869 | ) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Period | $ | | 9.87 | | $ | 9.55 | | $ | 7.47 | | $ | 8.72 | | $ | 11.17 | |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $ | 11,548 | | $ | 7,368 | | $ | 1,147 | | $ | | 699 | | $ | 105 | |
| Ratio of expenses to average net assets‡ | | | 2.50 | %* | | 2.44 | % | | 2.35 | % | | 2.35 | % | | 2.35 | %* |
| Ratio of net investment income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| to average net assets | | | 1.04 | %* | | (0.27 | )% | | (0.32 | )% | | (0.77 | )% | | (1.84 | )%* |
| Portfolio turnover | | | 33 | % | | 120 | % | | 88 | % | | | 96 | % | | — | |
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Total Return | | | 3.35 | %** | | 27.84 | % | (14.33 | )% | | (21.61 | )% | | (8.50) | %** |
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Note: If Agents of the Fund for the periods indicated had not voluntarily waived a portion of their fees the net investment |
income (loss) per share and the ratios would have been as follows: |
| Net investment income (loss) per share | $ | 0.041 | † | $ | (0.056 | )† | $ | (0.113 | )† | $ | (0.380 | ) | $ | (0.019 | ) |
| Ratios: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Expenses to average net assets | | | 2.68 | %* | | 2.86 | % | | 3.55 | % | | 3.35 | % | | 3.00 | %* |
| Net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | 0.86 | %* | | (0.69 | )% | | (1.52 | )% | | (1.77 | )% | | (2.49 | )%* |
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* | Annualized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
** | Not Annualized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
† | The per share amounts were computed using a monthly average number of shares outstanding during the year. |
‡ | The ratio of expenses to average net assets will not exceed 2.50% as a result of a voluntary expense limitation, which may be discontinued at any time. |
17 Smith Barney International Large Cap Fund | 2004 Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders
Financial Highlights (continued)
For a share of each class of Capital Stock:
| | Six Months | May 20, 2003 |
| | Ended | (Commencement |
| | June 30, 2004 | of Operations) to |
Class Y Shares | (unaudited) | December 31, 2003 |
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $ | 9.46 | | $ | 7.46 | |
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Income From Operations: | | | | | | |
| Net investment income (loss) | | 0.098 | † | | (0.009 | )† |
| Net realized and unrealized gain | | 0.282 | | | 2.066 | |
|
Total From Operations | | 0.380 | | | 2.057 | |
|
Less Distributions From: | | | | | | |
| Net investment income | | — | | | (0.057 | ) |
| Net realized gain | | — | | | — | |
|
Total Distributions | | — | | | (0.057 | ) |
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $ | 9.84 | | $ | 9.46 | |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | |
| Net assets, end of period | $ | 1,586 | | $ | 984 | |
| Ratio of expenses to average net assets‡ | | 1.50 | %* | | 1.48 | %* |
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | 2.05 | %* | | (0.18 | )%* |
| Portfolio turnover | | 33 | % | | 120 | % |
|
Total Return | | 4.02 | %** | | 27.58 | %** |
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Note: If Agents of the Fund for the periods indicated had not voluntarily waived a portion of their fees the net investment | |
income (loss) per share and the ratios would have been as follows: | | | | | | |
| Net investment income (loss) per share | $ | 0.089 | † | $(0.028 | )† |
| Ratios: | | | | | | |
| Expenses to average net assets | | 1.68 | %* | | 1.90 | %* |
| Net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | 1.87 | %* | | (0.60 | )%* |
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† | The per share amounts were computed using a monthly average number of shares outstanding during the year. |
‡ | The ratio of expenses to average net assets will not exceed 1.50% as a result of a voluntary expense limitation, which may be discontinued at any time. |
18 Smith Barney International Large Cap Fund | 2004 Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders
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SMITH BARNEY
INTERNATIONAL LARGE CAP FUND
TRUSTEES | INVESTMENT MANAGER |
Elliott J. Berv | Smith Barney Fund Management LLC |
Donald M. Carlton | |
A. Benton Cocanougher | SUBADVISER |
Mark T. Finn | Citigroup Asset Management Ltd. |
R. Jay Gerken, CFA, | |
Chairman* | DISTRIBUTOR |
Stephen Randolph Gross | Citigroup Global Markets Inc. |
Diana R. Harrington | |
Susan B. Kerley | CUSTODIAN |
Alan G. Merten | State Street Bank |
R. Richardson Pettit | & Trust Company |
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OFFICERS | TRANSFER AGENT |
R. Jay Gerken, CFA* | Citicorp Trust Bank, fsb. |
President and | 125 Broad Street, 11th Floor |
Chief Executive Officer | New York, NY 10004 |
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Andrew B. Shoup* | SUB-TRANSFER AGENT |
Senior Vice President and | PFPC Inc. |
Chief Administrative Officer | P.O. Box 9699 |
| Providence, RI 02940-9699 |
Frances M. Guggino* | |
Treasurer and | |
Chief Financial Officer | |
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Andrew Beagley† | |
Chief Compliance Officer | |
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Robert I. Frenkel* | |
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer | |
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* Affiliated Person of | |
Investment Manager | |
† As of August 9, 2004 | |
Smith Barney Trust II
Smith Barney International Large
Cap Fund
The fund is a separate investment fund of the Smith Barney Trust II, a Massachusetts business trust. | | This report is submitted for general information of the shareholders of Smith Barney Trust II — Smith Barney International Large Cap Fund. SMITH BARNEY INTERNATIONAL LARGE CAP FUND Smith Barney Mutual Funds 125 Broad Street, MF-2 New York, NY 10004 This document must be preceded or accompanied by a free prospectus. Please read the prospectus carefully and consider the information found within this document including investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before you invest or send money. www.smithbarneymutualfunds.com |
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Beginning August 31, 2004, information on how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12 month period ended June 30, 2004 will be available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-451-2010 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, by telephoning the fund (toll free) at 1-800-451-2010 and by visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov | | ©2004 Citigroup Global Markets Inc. Member NASD, SIPC FD02625 8/04 04-7064 |
ITEM 2.
| CODE OF ETHICS. |
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ITEM 3. | AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT. |
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Item 4.
| Principal Accountant Fees and Services |
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ITEM 5.
| AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS. |
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| Not applicable. |
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ITEM 6.
| [RESERVED] |
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ITEM 7. | DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. |
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ITEM 8. | PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. |
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ITEM 9. | SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. |
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ITEM 10.
| CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. |
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| (a) | The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of the disclosure controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
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| (b) | There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the registrant’s last fiscal half-year (the registrant’s second fiscal half-year in the case of an annual report) that have materially affected, or are likely to materially affect the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
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ITEM 11. | EXHIBITS. | |
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| (a)(2) Attached hereto. | |
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| Exhibit 99.CERT | Certifications pursuant to section 302 of |
| | the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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| Exhibit 99.906CERT | Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of |
| | the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, there unto duly authorized.
Smith Barney International Large Cap Fund
By: /s/ R. Jay Gerken
R. Jay Gerken
Chief Executive Officer of
Smith Barney International Large Cap Fund
Date: August 26, 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/ R. Jay Gerken
(R. Jay Gerken)
Chief Executive Officer of
Smith Barney International Large Cap Fund
Date: August 26, 2004
By: /s/ Frances M. Guggino
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of
Smith Barney International Large Cap Fund
Date: August 26, 2004