UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-4666
Seligman Pennsylvania Municipal Fund Series
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
100 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10017
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Lawrence P. Vogel
100 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10017
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 850-1864
Date of fiscal year end: 09/30
Date of reporting period: 03/31/04
FORM N-CSR
ITEM 1. | REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS. |
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| SELIGMAN PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL FUND SERIES |
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| Semi-Annual Report March 31, 2004 |
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Seligman | |
Pennsylvania Municipal Fund Series | |
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Mid-Year Report March 31, 2004
Seeking Income Exempt From Regular Income Tax |
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Seligman 140 Years of Investment Experience |
J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated is a firm with a long tradition of investment expertise, offering a broad array of investment choices to help today’s investors seek their long-term financial goals.
Established in 1864, Seligman has a history of providing financial services marked not by fanfare, but rather by a quiet and firm adherence to financial prudence. While the world has changed dramatically in the 140 years since Seligman first opened its doors, the firm has continued to offer its clients high-quality investment solutions through changing times.
In the late 19th century, as the country grew, Seligman helped finance the westward expansion of the railroads, the construction of the Panama Canal, and the launching of urban transit systems. In the early 20th century, the firm helped fund the growing capital needs of new industries, including the nascent automobile and steel industries.
With the formation of Tri-Continental Corporation in 1929 — today, one of the nation’s largest diversified publicly-traded closed-end equity investment companies — Seligman began shifting its emphasis to investment management. In 1930, Seligman established what would be the first in an impressive lineup of mutual funds.
Seligman is proud of its distinctive past and of the traditional values that continue to shape the firm’s business decisions and investment judgment. While much has changed over the years, the firm’s commitment to providing prudent investment management that seeks to build wealth for clients over time is an enduring value that will continue to guide Seligman.
We are pleased to present the mid-year report for Seligman Pennsylvania Municipal Fund Series, covering the six months ended March 31, 2004. This report contains the Fund’s investment results and financial statements, including its portfolio of investments.
We appreciate your confidence in Seligman Pennsylvania Municipal Fund Series and look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.
By Order of the Trustees,
William C. Morris Chairman
Brian T. Zino President
May 7, 2004
Investment Results
Total Returns |
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| | | Six Months* | | | One Year | | | Five Years | | | Ten Years | | | Class C Since Inception 5/27/99 | |
Class A** |
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With Sales Charge | | | (2.60) | % | | (1.01) | % | | 3.85 | % | | 5.45 | % | | n/a | |
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Without Sales Charge | | | 2.22 | | | 3.89 | | | 4.87 | | | 5.96 | | | n/a | |
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Class C** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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With Sales Charge and CDSC# | | | (0.15 | ) | | 1.12 | | | n/a | | | n/a | | | 4.10 | % |
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Without Sales Charge and CDSC | | | 1.84 | | | 3.12 | | | n/a | | | n/a | | | 4.32 | |
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Class D** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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With 1% CDSC | | | 0.84 | | | 2.12 | | | n/a | | | n/a | | | n/a | |
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Without CDSC | | | 1.84 | | | 3.12 | | | 4.07 | | | 5.10 | | | n/a | |
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Lehman Brothers Muncipal Bond Index*** | | | 3.12 | | | 5.86 | | | 6.00 | | | 6.81 | | | 6.27 | ‡ |
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Net Asset Value Per Share | | Dividend and Capital Gain Per Share, and Yield Information For Periods Ended March 31, 2004 |
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| 3/31/04 | | 9/30/03 | | | 3/31/03 | | | | Dividend† | | | | Yield†† | | | |
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Class A | $8.13 | | $8.09 | | | $8.09 | | | | $0.133 | | $0.006 | | 1.66 | % | | |
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Class C | 8.11 | | 8.07 | | | 8.07 | | | | 0.102 | | 0.006 | | 0.99 | | | |
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Class D | 8.11 | | 8.07 | | | 8.07 | | | | 0.102 | | | | 1.00 | | | |
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Holdings By Market Sectorø | | Moody’s/S&P Ratingsø |
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Revenue Bonds | | | 75 | % | | Aaa/AAA | 87 | % | |
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General Obligation Bondsøø | | 25 | | | A/A | 13 | | |
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Weighted Average Maturity | | 18.5 | years | | |
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Manager | |
J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated | |
100 Park Avenue • New York, NY 10017 | |
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General Distributor | |
Seligman Advisors, Inc. | |
100 Park Avenue • New York, NY 10017 | |
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Shareholder Service Agent | |
Seligman Data Corp. | |
100 Park Avenue • New York, NY 10017 | |
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General Counsel | |
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | |
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Important Telephone Numbers | |
(800) 221-2450 Shareholder Services | |
(212) 682-7600 Outside the United States | |
(800) 622-4597 24-Hour Automated Telephone | |
Access Service | |
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This report is intended only for the information of sharehold- | |
ers or those who have received the offering prospectus cover- | |
ing shares of Beneficial Interest of Seligman Pennsylvania | |
Municipal Fund Series, which contains information about the | |
sales charges, management fee, and other costs. Please read | |
the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. | |