United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form N-CSR
Certified Shareholder Report of Registered Management Investment Companies
811-5843
(Investment Company Act File Number)
Cash Trust Series, Inc.
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(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: 5/31/04
Date of Reporting Period: Fiscal year ended 5/31/04
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders
Federated Investors
World-Class Investment Manager
Government Cash Series
A Portfolio of Cash Trust Series, Inc.
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
May 31, 2004
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CORPORATION OFFICERS
VOTING PROXIES ON FUND PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
NOT FDIC INSURED * MAY LOSE VALUE * NO BANK GUARANTEE
Financial Highlights
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
Year Ended May 31 | | 2004 | | | 2003 | | | 2002 | | | 2001 | | | 2000 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | |
Income From Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | 0.0006 | | | 0.0058 | | | 0.0174 | | | 0.0506 | | | 0.0455 | |
Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | (0.0006 | ) | | (0.0058 | ) | | (0.0174 | ) | | (0.0506 | ) | | (0.0455 | ) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | |
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Total Return1 | | 0.06 | % | | 0.58 | % | | 1.75 | % | | 5.18 | % | | 4.65 | % |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Expenses | | 1.04 | % | | 1.05 | % | | 1.05 | % | | 1.04 | % | | 1.01 | % |
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Net investment income | | 0.07 | % | | 0.59 | % | | 1.74 | % | | 4.96 | % | | 4.54 | % |
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Expense waiver/reimbursement2 | | 0.07 | % | | 0.04 | % | | 0.01 | % | | 0.02 | % | | 0.10 | % |
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Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | $444,087 | | | $590,024 | | | $663,299 | | | $785,978 | | | $582,519 | |
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1 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
2 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
Principal Amount | | | | Value |
| | | U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES--42.9% | | | |
$ | 24,500,000 | 1 | Federal Home Loan Bank System Floating Rate Notes, 0.970% - 1.010%, 6/11/2004 - 7/7/2004 | | $ | 24,495,384 |
| 20,925,000 | | Federal Home Loan Bank System Notes, 1.300% - 3.875%, 11/15/2004 - 5/4/2005 | | | 20,973,642 |
| 7,134,000 | 2 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Discount Notes, 1.110% - 1.210%, 8/18/2004 - 1/24/2005 | | | 7,099,974 |
| 18,000,000 | 1 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Floating Rate Notes, 1.085% - 1.135%, 6/9/2004 - 8/7/2004 | | | 18,000,000 |
| 2,000,000 | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Notes, 3.250% - 3.875%, 11/15/2004 - 2/15/2005 | | | 2,025,830 |
| 23,500,000 | 2 | Federal National Mortgage Association Discount Notes, 1.020% - 1.260%, 6/16/2004 - 12/27/2004 | | | 23,403,903 |
| 83,500,000 | 1 | Federal National Mortgage Association Floating Rate Notes, 0.990% - 1.100%, 6/3/2004 - 8/11/2004 | | | 83,475,127 |
| 11,000,000 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Notes, 1.270% - 1.850%, 12/8/2004 - 6/3/2005 | | | 10,999,964 |
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| | | TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES | | | 190,473,824 |
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| | | REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS--57.1% | | | |
| 19,444,000 | | Interest in $2,285,000,000 joint repurchase agreement with BNP Paribas Securities Corp., 1.000% dated 5/28/2004, to be repurchased at $19,446,160 on 6/1/2004, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations with various maturities to 4/15/2028, collateral marketvalue $2,330,959,950 (at amortized cost) | | | 19,444,000 |
| 8,000,000 | 3 | Interest in $280,000,000 joint repurchase agreement with Banc of America Securities LLC, 1.050%, dated 2/10/2004, to be repurchased at $8,027,533 on 6/8/2004, collateralized by a U.S. Government Agency Obligation with a maturity to 3/1/2034, collateral market value $285,600,001 (at amortized cost) | | | 8,000,000 |
| 93,000,000 | | Interest in $1,500,000,000 joint repurchase agreement with Credit Suisse First Boston Corp., 1.050%, dated 5/28/2004, to be repurchased at $93,010,850 on 6/1/2004, collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Obligations with various maturities to 3/1/2034, collateral market value $1,530,010,698 (at amortized cost) | | | 93,000,000 |
| 1,000,000 | 3 | Interest in $100,000,000 joint repurchase agreement with Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., 1.040%, dated 3/12/2004, to be repurchased at $1,002,629 on 6/14/2004, collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Obligations with various maturities to 5/1/2034, collateral market value $102,397,856 (at amortized cost) | | | 1,000,000 |
Principal Amount | | | | Value |
| | | REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS--continued | | | |
$ | 8,000,000 | 3 | Interest in $250,000,000 joint repurchase agreement with Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., 1.040%, dated 3/31/2004, to be repurchased at $8,020,800 on 6/30/2004, collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Obligations with various maturities to 5/1/2034, collateral market value $256,082,712 (at amortized cost) | | $ | 8,000,000 |
| 8,000,000 | 3 | Interest in $450,000,000 joint repurchase agreement with Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., 1.100%, dated 5/4/2004, to be repurchased at $8,022,489 on 8/4/2004, collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Obligations with various maturities to 5/1/2034, collateral market value$460,778,479 (at amortized cost) | | | 8,000,000 |
| 90,000,000 | | Interest in $950,000,000 joint repurchase agreement with Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc., 1.050%, dated 5/28/2004, to be repurchased at $90,010,500 on 6/1/2004, collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Obligations with various maturities to 4/15/2034, collateral market value $982,148,764 (at amortized cost) | | | 90,000,000 |
| 9,000,000 | 3 | Interest in $300,000,000 joint repurchase agreement with UBS Securities LLC, 1.040%, dated 2/26/2004, to be repurchased at $9,026,520 on 6/7/2004, collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Obligations with various maturities to 6/15/2032, collateral market value $309,003,014 (at amortized cost) | | | 9,000,000 |
| 10,000,000 | 3 | Interest in $400,000,000 joint repurchase agreement with UBS Securities LLC, 1.040%, dated 4/22/2004, to be repurchased at $10,016,178 on 6/17/2004, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations with various maturities to 6/25/2034, collateral market value $412,003,195 (at amortized cost) | | | 10,000,000 |
| 7,000,000 | 3 | Interest in $400,000,000 joint repurchase agreement with UBS Securities LLC, 1.050%, dated 4/8/2004, to be repurchased at $7,019,396 on 7/12/2004, collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Obligations with various maturities to 6/15/2033, collateral market value $412,000,752 (at amortized cost) | | | 7,000,000 |
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| | | TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS | | | 253,444,000 |
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| | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS--100.0% (AT AMORTIZED COST)4 | | | 443,917,824 |
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| | | OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET--0.0% | | | 169,088 |
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| | | TOTAL NET ASSETS--100% | | $ | 444,086,912 |
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1 Denotes variable rate securities which show current rate and next demand date.
2 These issues show the rate of discount at time of purchase.
3 Although final maturity falls beyond seven days, a liquidity feature is included in each transaction to permit termination of the repurchase agreement within seven days.
4 Also represents cost for federal tax purposes.
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
Assets: | | | | | | |
Investments in repurchase agreements | | $ | 253,444,000 | | | |
Investments in securities | | | 190,473,824 | | | |
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Total investments in securities, at amortized cost and value | | | | | $ | 443,917,824 |
Cash | | | | | | 23,632 |
Income receivable | | | | | | 420,001 |
Receivable for shares sold | | | | | | 1,916 |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | | | | | 444,363,373 |
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Liabilities: | | | | | | |
Payable for shares redeemed | | | 75 | | | |
Income distribution payable | | | 7,146 | | | |
Payable for transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses (Note 5) | | | 84,065 | | | |
Payable for Directors'/Trustees' fees | | | 898 | | | |
Payable for distribution services fee (Note 5) | | | 37,938 | | | |
Payable for shareholder services fee (Note 5) | | | 87,105 | | | |
Accrued expenses | | | 59,234 | | | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | | | | 276,461 |
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Net assets for 444,086,347 shares outstanding | | | | | $ | 444,086,912 |
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Net Assets Consist of: | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | | | | $ | 444,086,347 |
Undistributed net investment income | | | | | | 565 |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | | | | | $ | 444,086,912 |
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Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share: | | | | | | |
$444,086,912 ÷ 444,086,347 shares outstanding | | | | | | $1.00 |
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See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Statement of Operations
Year Ended May 31, 2004
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | | | | | | | | | $ | 5,865,890 |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment adviser fee (Note 5) | | | | | | $ | 2,644,124 | | | | |
Administrative personnel and services fee (Note 5) | | | | | | | 411,262 | | | | |
Custodian fees | | | | | | | 38,826 | | | | |
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses (Note 5) | | | | | | | 558,181 | | | | |
Directors'/Trustees' fees | | | | | | | 7,031 | | | | |
Auditing fees | | | | | | | 12,071 | | | | |
Legal fees | | | | | | | 6,035 | | | | |
Portfolio accounting fees (Note 5) | | | | | | | 96,052 | | | | |
Distribution services fee (Note 5) | | | | | | | 528,825 | | | | |
Shareholder services fee (Note 5) | | | | | | | 1,322,062 | | | | |
Share registration costs | | | | | | | 191,601 | | | | |
Printing and postage | | | | | | | 45,228 | | | | |
Insurance premiums | | | | | | | 10,549 | | | | |
Taxes | | | | | | | 50,811 | | | | |
Miscellaneous | | | | | | | 3,402 | | | | |
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TOTAL EXPENSES | | | | | | | 5,926,060 | | | | |
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Waivers (Note 5): | | | | | | | | | | | |
Waiver of investment adviser fee | | $ | (287,165 | ) | | | | | | | |
Waiver of administrative personnel and services fee | | | (10,695 | ) | | | | | | | |
Waiver of transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses | | | (49,627 | ) | | | | | | | |
Waiver of shareholder services fee | | | (62,104 | ) | | | | | | | |
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TOTAL WAIVERS | | | | | | | (409,591 | ) | | | |
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Net expenses | | | | | | | | | | | 5,516,469 |
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Net investment income | | | | | | | | | | $ | 349,421 |
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See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Year Ended May 31 | | | 2004 | | | | 2003 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 349,421 | | | $ | 4,165,927 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (348,635 | ) | | | (4,166,148 | ) |
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Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | 1,446,831,286 | | | | 2,421,603,767 | |
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | | | 320,224 | | | | 3,562,193 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (1,593,089,510 | ) | | | (2,498,440,447 | ) |
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CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | (145,938,000 | ) | | | (73,274,487 | ) |
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Change in net assets | | | (145,937,214 | ) | | | (73,274,708 | ) |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 590,024,126 | | | | 663,298,834 | |
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End of period (including undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income of $565 and $(221), respectively) | | $ | 444,086,912 | | | $ | 590,024,126 | |
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See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
May 31, 2004
1. ORGANIZATION
Cash Trust 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 four portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of Government Cash Series (the "Fund"). The financial statements of the other portfolios 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 investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income consistent with stability of principal and liquidity.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACOUNTING 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
The Fund uses the amortized cost method to value its portfolio securities in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.
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 Board of Directors (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. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Premium and Discount Amortization
All premiums and discounts are amortized/accreted.
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.
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.
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, there were 12,500,000,000 par value shares ($0.001 per share) authorized. Capital paid-in aggregated $444,086,347. Transactions in capital stock were as follows:
Year Ended May 31 | | 2004 | | | 2003 | |
Shares sold | | 1,446,831,286 | | | 2,421,603,767 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | | 320,224 | | | 3,562,193 | |
Shares redeemed | | (1,593,089,510 | ) | | (2,498,440,447 | ) |
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NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | (145,938,000 | ) | | (73,274,487 | ) |
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4. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
The tax character of distributions as reported on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets for the years ended May 31, 2004 and 2003, was as follows:
| | 2004 | | 2003 |
Ordinary income | | $348,635 | | $4,166,148 |
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As of May 31, 2004, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 7,711 |
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5. INVESTMENT ADVISER FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Investment Adviser Fee
Federated Investment Management Company, the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment adviser fee equal to 0.50% 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.
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.
Prior to November 1, 2003, Federated Services Company (FServ) provided the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FServ was 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 $250 million |
0.125% | | on the next $250 million |
0.100% | | on the next $250 million |
0.075% | | on assets in excess of $750 million |
The administrative fee received during any fiscal year was at least $125,000 per portfolio and $30,000 per each additional class of Shares.
For the year ended May 31, 2004, the fees paid to FAS and FServ were $220,261 and $180,306 respectively, after voluntary waiver, if applicable.
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 shares to finance activities intended to result in the sale of these shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses up to 0.35% of the average daily net assets, annually, to compensate FSC. 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.
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 average daily net assets of the Fund's 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 $57,033, 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. 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.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASH TRUST SERIES, INC. AND THE SHAREHOLDERS OF GOVERNMENT CASH SERIES:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, of Government Cash Series (the "Fund") (a portfolio of the Cash Trust Series, Inc.) as of May 31, 2004, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statement of changes in net assets for the years ended May 31, 2004 and 2003, and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period ended May 31, 2004. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to provide reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of the securities owned at May 31, 2004, by correspondence with the custodian. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of May 31, 2004, the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and its financial highlights for the respective stated periods in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
July 20, 2004
Board of Directors and Corporation Officers
The Board is responsible for managing the Corporation's business affairs and for exercising all the Corporation's powers except those reserved for the shareholders. The following tables give information about each Board member and the senior officers of the Fund. Where required, the tables separately list Board members who are "interested persons" of the Fund (i.e., "Interested" Board members) and those who are not (i.e., "Independent" Board members). Unless otherwise noted, the address of each person listed is Federated Investors Tower, 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. The Corporation comprises four portfolios and the Federated Fund Complex consists of 44 investment companies (comprising 136 portfolios). Unless otherwise noted, each Officer is elected annually. Unless otherwise noted, each Board member oversees all portfolios in the Federated Fund Complex; serves for an indefinite term; and also serves as a Board member of the following investment company complexes: Banknorth Funds--four portfolios; Golden Oak® Family of Funds--seven portfolios; and WesMark Funds--five portfolios. The Fund's Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about Corporation Directors and is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 1-800-341-7400.
INTERESTED DIRECTORS BACKGROUND
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s), Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s) |
John F. Donahue* Birth Date: July 28, 1924 CHAIRMAN AND DIRECTOR Began serving: May 1989 | | | Principal Occupations: Chairman and Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Chairman and Director, Federated Investors, Inc.
Previous Positions: Trustee, Federated Investment Management Company and Chairman and Director, Federated Investment Counseling. |
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J. Christopher Donahue* Birth Date: April 11, 1949 PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR Began serving: May 1989 | | Principal Occupations: Principal Executive Officer and President of the Federated Fund Complex; Director or Trustee of some of the Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Federated Investors, Inc.; Chairman and Trustee, Federated Investment Management Company; Trustee, Federated Investment Counseling; Chairman and Director, Federated Global Investment Management Corp.; Chairman, Passport Research, Ltd.; Trustee, Federated Shareholder Services Company; Director, Federated Services Company.
Previous Positions: President, Federated Investment Counseling; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federated Investment Management Company, Federated Global Investment Management Corp. and Passport Research, Ltd. |
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s), Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s) |
Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D.* Birth Date: October 11, 1932 3471 Fifth Avenue Suite 1111 Pittsburgh, PA DIRECTOR Began serving: May 1989 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh; Medical Director, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Downtown; Hematologist, Oncologist and Internist, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Other Directorships Held: Member, National Board of Trustees, Leukemia Society of America.
Previous Positions: Trustee, University of Pittsburgh; Director, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. |
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* Family relationships and reasons for "interested" status: John F. Donahue is the father of J. Christopher Donahue; both are "interested" due to the positions they hold with Federated Investors, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D. is "interested" because his son-in-law is employed by the Fund's principal underwriter, Federated Securities Corp.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS BACKGROUND
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s), Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s) |
Thomas G. Bigley Birth Date: February 3, 1934 15 Old Timber Trail Pittsburgh, PA DIRECTOR Began serving: November 1994 | | Principal Occupation: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex.
Other Directorships Held: Director, Member of Executive Committee, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh; Director, University of Pittsburgh.
Previous Position: Senior Partner, Ernst & Young LLP. |
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John T. Conroy, Jr. Birth Date: June 23, 1937 Grubb & Ellis/Investment Properties Corporation 3838 North Tamiami Trail Suite 402 Naples, FL DIRECTOR Began serving: August 1991 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Chairman of the Board, Investment Properties Corporation; Partner or Trustee in private real estate ventures in Southwest Florida.
Previous Positions: President, Investment Properties Corporation; Senior Vice President, John R. Wood and Associates, Inc., Realtors; President, Naples Property Management, Inc. and Northgate Village Development Corporation. |
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s), Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s) |
Nicholas P. Constantakis Birth Date: September 3, 1939 175 Woodshire Drive Pittsburgh, PA DIRECTOR Began serving: February 1998 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex.
Other Directorships Held: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Michael Baker Corporation (engineering and energy services worldwide).
Previous Position: Partner, Andersen Worldwide SC. |
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John F. Cunningham Birth Date: March 5, 1943 353 El Brillo Way Palm Beach, FL DIRECTOR Began serving: January 1999 | | Principal Occupation: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex.
Other Directorships Held: Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cunningham & Co., Inc. (strategic business consulting); Trustee Associate, Boston College.
Previous Positions: Director, Redgate Communications and EMC Corporation (computer storage systems); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Computer Consoles, Inc.; President and Chief Operating Officer, Wang Laboratories; Director, First National Bank of Boston; Director, Apollo Computer, Inc. |
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Peter E. Madden Birth Date: March 16, 1942 One Royal Palm Way 100 Royal Palm Way Palm Beach, FL DIRECTOR Began serving: August 1991 | | Principal Occupation: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Management Consultant.
Other Directorships Held: Board of Overseers, Babson College.
Previous Positions: Representative, Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Court; President, State Street Bank and Trust Company and State Street Corporation (retired); Director, VISA USA and VISA International; Chairman and Director, Massachusetts Bankers Association; Director, Depository Trust Corporation; Director, The Boston Stock Exchange. |
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Charles F. Mansfield, Jr. Birth Date: April 10, 1945 80 South Road Westhampton Beach, NY DIRECTOR Began serving: January 1999 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Management Consultant; Executive Vice President, DVC Group, Inc. (marketing communications and technology) (prior to 9/1/00).
Previous Positions: Chief Executive Officer, PBTC International Bank; Partner, Arthur Young & Company (now Ernst & Young LLP); Chief Financial Officer of Retail Banking Sector, Chase Manhattan Bank; Senior Vice President, HSBC Bank USA (formerly, Marine Midland Bank); Vice President, Citibank; Assistant Professor of Banking and Finance, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University. |
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s), Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s) |
John E. Murray, Jr., J.D., S.J.D. Birth Date: December 20, 1932 Chancellor, Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA DIRECTOR Began serving: February 1995 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Chancellor and Law Professor, Duquesne University; Partner, Murray, Hogue and Lannis.
Other Directorships Held: Director, Michael Baker Corp. (engineering, construction, operations and technical services).
Previous Positions: President, Duquesne University; Dean and Professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh School of Law; Dean and Professor of Law, Villanova University School of Law. |
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Marjorie P. Smuts Birth Date: June 21, 1935 4905 Bayard Street Pittsburgh, PA DIRECTOR Began serving: May 1989 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Public Relations/Marketing Consultant/Conference Coordinator.
Previous Positions: National Spokesperson, Aluminum Company of America; television producer; President, Marj Palmer Assoc.; Owner, Scandia Bord. |
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John S. Walsh Birth Date: November 28, 1957 2604 William Drive Valparaiso, IN DIRECTOR Began serving: January 1999 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; President and Director, Heat Wagon, Inc. (manufacturer of construction temporary heaters); President and Director, Manufacturers Products, Inc. (distributor of portable construction heaters); President, Portable Heater Parts, a division of Manufacturers Products, Inc.
Previous Position: Vice President, Walsh & Kelly, Inc. |
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OFFICERS
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Name Birth Date Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years and Previous Position(s) |
John W. McGonigle Birth Date: October 26, 1938 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY Began serving: May 1989 | | Principal Occupations: Executive Vice President and Secretary of the Federated Fund Complex; Executive Vice President, Secretary and Director, Federated Investors, Inc. |
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Richard J. Thomas Birth Date: June 17, 1954 TREASURER Began serving: November 1998 | | Principal Occupations: Principal Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Federated Fund Complex; Senior Vice President, Federated Administrative Services. |
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Name Birth Date Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years and Previous Position(s) |
Richard B. Fisher Birth Date: May 17, 1923 VICE CHAIRMAN Began serving: August 2002 | | Principal Occupations: Vice Chairman or President of some of the Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; Vice Chairman, Federated Investors, Inc.; Chairman, Federated Securities Corp.
Previous Positions: President and Director or Trustee of some of the Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; Executive Vice President, Federated Investors, Inc. and Director and Chief Executive Officer, Federated Securities Corp. |
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Deborah A. Cunningham Birth Date: September 15, 1959 CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER Began serving: May 2004 | | Principal Occupations: Deborah A. Cunningham has been the Fund's Portfolio Manager since July 1991. Ms. Cunningham was named Chief Investment Officer of money market products in 2004. She joined Federated in 1981 and has been a Senior Portfolio Manager and a Senior Vice President of the Fund's Adviser since 1997. Ms. Cunningham is a Chartered Financial Analyst and received her M.S.B.A. in Finance from Robert Morris College. |
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Mary Jo Ochson Birth Date: September 12, 1953 VICE PRESIDENT Began serving: November 1998 | | Principal Occupations: Mary Jo Ochson was named Chief Investment Officer of tax-exempt fixed income products in 2004 and is a Vice President of the Corporation. She joined Federated in 1982 and has been a Senior Portfolio Manager and a Senior Vice President of the Fund's Adviser since 1996. Ms. Ochson is a Chartered Financial Analyst and received her M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh. |
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VOTING PROXIES ON FUND PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
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ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
May 31, 2004
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CORPORATION OFFICERS
VOTING PROXIES ON FUND PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
NOT FDIC INSURED * MAY LOSE VALUE * NO BANK GUARANTEE
Financial Highlights
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
Year Ended May 31 | | 2004 | | | 2003 | | | 2002 | | | 2001 | | | 2000 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | |
Income From Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | 0.001 | | | 0.005 | | | 0.012 | | | 0.032 | | | 0.029 | |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | (0.001 | ) | | (0.005 | ) | | (0.012 | ) | | (0.032 | ) | | (0.029 | ) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | |
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Total Return1 | | 0.13 | % | | 0.51 | % | | 1.20 | % | | 3.21 | % | | 2.92 | % |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Expenses | | 1.05 | % | | 1.05 | % | | 1.05 | % | | 1.04 | % | | 1.02 | % |
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Net investment income | | 0.13 | % | | 0.52 | % | | 1.16 | % | | 3.16 | % | | 2.87 | % |
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Expense waiver/reimbursement2 | | 0.03 | % | | 0.07 | % | | 0.05 | % | | 0.03 | % | | 0.07 | % |
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Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | $353,473 | | | $426,684 | | | $538,236 | | | $508,523 | | | $430,365 | |
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1 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
2 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
Principal Amount | | | | | Value |
| | | SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--99.6%1 | | | |
| | | Alabama--0.8% | | | |
$ | 2,922,000 | | Birmingham, AL IDA, IDRB's (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (Glasforms, Inc.)/(Comerica Bank - California LOC) | | $ | 2,922,000 |
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| | | Arizona--4.1% | | | |
| 750,000 | | Apache County, AZ IDA, 1983 (Series A), Weekly VRDNs (Tucson Electric Power Co.)/(Toronto Dominion Bank LOC) | | | 750,000 |
| 2,350,000 | | Casa Grande, AZ IDA, (Series 2002A), Weekly VRDNs (Price Companies, Inc.)/(Bank of America N.A., LOC) | | | 2,350,000 |
| 2,100,000 | | Gilbert, AZ, (Series 2003B), 2.00% Bonds, 7/1/2004 | | | 2,101,538 |
| 2,500,000 | | Maricopa County, AZ, IDA, (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (Redman Homes, Inc.)/(Wachovia Bank N.A., LOC) | | | 2,500,000 |
| 645,000 | | Maricopa County, AZ, IDA, (Series 2000A), Weekly VRDNs (Gran Victoria Housing LLC)/(FNMA LOC) | | | 645,000 |
| 4,150,000 | | Tempe, AZ IDA, (Series 2002C), Weekly VRDNs (Friendship Village of Tempe)/(Lasalle Bank, N.A., LOC) | | | 4,150,000 |
| 2,000,000 | | Yavapai, AZ IDA, (Series 1997B), Weekly VRDNs (Yavapai Regional Medical Center)/(FSA INS)/(Dexia Credit Local LIQ) | | | 2,000,000 |
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| | | TOTAL | | | 14,496,538 |
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| | | Arkansas--1.2% | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | Arkansas Development Finance Authority, (Series 1999C), Weekly VRDNs (Riceland Foods, Inc.)/(BNP Paribas SA LOC) | | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,000,000 | | Arkansas Development Finance Authority, (Series 1999D), Weekly VRDNs (Riceland Foods, Inc.)/(BNP Paribas SA LOC) | | | 1,000,000 |
| 2,050,000 | | Arkansas Development Finance Authority, (Series 2000B), Weekly VRDNs (Riceland Foods, Inc.)/(SunTrust Bank LOC) | | | 2,050,000 |
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| | | TOTAL | | | 4,050,000 |
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| | | California--3.1% | | | |
| 5,625,000 | 2 | California State, RAWS (Series 2003 FR/RI-F11J), 1.20% TOBs (Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. SWP) 6/16/2004 | | | 5,625,000 |
| 4,375,000 | | California State, RAWS (Series 2003 FR/RI-L19J), Weekly VRDNs (Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. LIQ) | | | 4,375,000 |
| 797,921 | | Koch Floating Rate Trust (California Non-AMT)/(Series 1998-1), Weekly VRDNs (AMBAC INS)/(State Street Bank and Trust Co. LIQ) | | | 797,921 |
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| | | TOTAL | | | 10,797,921 |
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Principal Amount | | | | | Value |
| | | SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 | | | |
| | | Colorado--1.6% | | | |
$ | 2,500,000 | | Adams County, CO IDB, (Series 1993), Weekly VRDNs (Bace Manufacturing, Inc.)/(WestLB AG LOC) | | $ | 2,500,000 |
| 1,000,000 | | Bachelor Gulch Metropolitan District, CO, (Series 2004), 1.20% TOBs (Compass Bank, Birmingham LOC), Mandatory Tender 12/1/2004 | | | 1,000,000 |
| 725,000 | | Colorado HFA, (Series 2000B), Weekly VRDNs (New Belgium Brewing Co., Inc.)/(Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., LOC) | | | 725,000 |
| 1,600,000 | | Thornton, CO, (Series 2003), Weekly VRDNs (Kroger Co.)/(U.S. Bank N.A., Cincinnatti LOC) | | | 1,600,000 |
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| | | TOTAL | | | 5,825,000 |
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| | | District of Columbia--0.3% | | | |
| 1,190,000 | | District of Columbia HFA, Roaring Forks Certificates (Series 2000-23), Weekly VRDNs (GNMA COL)/(Bank of New York LIQ) | | | 1,190,000 |
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| | | Florida--1.4% | | | |
| 2,000,000 | 2 | Escambia County, FL HFA, (Series 2004 FR/RI-L12), 1.10% TOBs (GNMA COL)/(Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. LIQ), Optional Tender 10/13/2004 | | | 2,000,000 |
| 3,000,000 | | Greater Orlando (FL) Aviation Authority Weekly VRDNs (Cessna Aircraft Co.)/(Textron, Inc. GTD) | | | 3,000,000 |
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| | | TOTAL | | | 5,000,000 |
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| | | Georgia--2.7% | | | |
| 4,000,000 | | Monroe County, GA Development Authority, (Series 1995), 1.20% TOBs (Georgia Power Co.), Mandatory Tender 4/19/2005 | | | 4,000,000 |
| 5,500,000 | | Savannah, GA EDA, (Series 2003C), Weekly VRDNs (Marshes of Skidaway Island)/(BNP Paribas SA LOC) | | | 5,500,000 |
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| | | TOTAL | | | 9,500,000 |
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| | | Illinois--7.3% | | | |
| 6,000,000 | | Cook County, IL, Roaring Forks (Series 2004-1), Weekly VRDNs (AMBAC INS)/(Bank of New York LIQ) | | | 6,000,000 |
| 3,000,000 | | Illinois Development Finance Authority, (Series 2002), Weekly VRDNs (Kasbergen Family Living Trust)/(Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., LOC) | | | 3,000,000 |
| 2,225,000 | | Illinois Development Finance Authority, IDB Weekly VRDNs (T&D Investments LLC)/(U.S. Bank N.A., Cincinnati LOC) | | | 2,225,000 |
| 5,675,000 | | Illinois Development Finance Authority, IDB, (Series 1997), Weekly VRDNs (Tempco Electric Heater Corp.)/(Bank One N.A., (Chicago) LOC) | | | 5,675,000 |
| 2,630,000 | | Illinois Development Finance Authority, IDB, Adjustable Rate IDRB (Series 1996A), Weekly VRDNs (Nimlok Co.)/(Bank One N.A., (Chicago) LOC) | | | 2,630,000 |
| 6,270,000 | 2 | University of Illinois, MERLOTS (Series 2001-A88), 1.25% TOBs (AMBAC INS)/(Wachovia Bank N.A.,LIQ), Optional Tender 11/10/2004 | | | 6,270,000 |
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| | | TOTAL | | | 25,800,000 |
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Principal Amount | | | | | Value |
| | | SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 | | | |
| | | Indiana--2.8% | | | |
$ | 1,230,000 | | Carmel, IN, (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (Telamon Corp.)/(Lasalle Bank, N.A., LOC) | | $ | 1,230,000 |
| 1,025,000 | | Frankfort, IN EDA, (Series 2004), Weekly VRDNs (Wesley Manor, Inc.)/(Key Bank, N.A., LOC) | | | 1,025,000 |
| 2,020,000 | | Huntingburg, IN, (Series 1994), Weekly VRDNs (DMI Furniture, Inc.)/(Bank One N.A., (Chicago) LOC) | | | 2,020,000 |
| 1,080,000 | | Indiana Development Finance Authority, (Series 1996), Weekly VRDNs (Meridian Group LLC Project)/(Bank One N.A., (Chicago) LOC) | | | 1,080,000 |
| 1,500,000 | | Indiana Development Finance Authority, (Series 2002 EDRB), Weekly VRDNs (Vreba-Hoff Dairy Leasing LLC)/(Northern Trust Co., Chicago, IL LOC) | | | 1,500,000 |
| 715,000 | | Lebanon, IN IDA, (Series 1991), Weekly VRDNs (White Castle System)/(Bank One N.A., (Columbus) LOC) | | | 715,000 |
| 2,275,000 | | Miami County, IN, (Series 2001)(Timberland RV Project) Weekly VRDNs (Timberlodge Real Estate LLC)/(National City Bank, Indiana LOC) | | | 2,275,000 |
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| | | TOTAL | | | 9,845,000 |
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| | | Iowa--0.1% | | | |
| 295,000 | | Iowa Finance Authority, IDRB Weekly VRDNs (V-T Industries, Inc. Project)/(Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota N.A., LOC) | | | 295,000 |
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| | | Kansas--1.0% | | | |
| 3,280,000 | | Wyandotte County, KS, (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (Shor-Line)/(U.S. Bank N.A., Cincinnati LOC) | | | 3,280,000 |
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| | | Kentucky--1.4% | | | |
| 1,015,000 | | Fort Mitchell, KY IDA, 1.50% TOBs (Motor Inn, Inc.)/(Huntington National Bank, Columbus, OH LOC), Optional Tender 11/1/2004 | | | 1,015,000 |
| 1,300,000 | | Henderson County, KY, (Series 1996A), Weekly VRDNs (Gibbs Die Casting Corp.)/(Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati LOC) | | | 1,300,000 |
| 1,521,000 | | Kenton County, KY, (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (Packaging Un-limited of Northern Kentucky, Inc.)/(National City Bank, Kentucky LOC) | | | 1,521,000 |
| 1,100,000 | | Winchester, KY, (Series 1990), Weekly VRDNs (Walle Corp.)/(UBS AG LOC) | | | 1,100,000 |
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| | | TOTAL | | | 4,936,000 |
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| | | Louisiana--0.7% | | | |
| 2,500,000 | | New Orleans, LA IDB, (Series 2000), Weekly VRDNs (Home Furnishings Store)/(Bank One N.A., (Chicago) LOC) | | | 2,500,000 |
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| | | Maine--1.2% | | | |
| 4,290,000 | | Paris, ME, (Series 2001), Weekly VRDNs (Maine Machine Products Co.)/(Key Bank, N.A., LOC) | | | 4,290,000 |
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Principal Amount | | | | | Value |
| | | SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 | | | |
| | | Maryland--2.5% | | | |
$ | 1,710,000 | | Anne Arundel County, MD, (Series 1996), Weekly VRDNs (Atlas Container Corp. Project)/(Mellon Bank N.A., Pittsburgh LOC) | | $ | 1,710,000 |
| 1,780,000 | | Maryland State Community Development Administration, (Series 1990B), Weekly VRDNs (Cherry Hill Apartment Ltd.)/(Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., Buffalo, NY LOC) | | | 1,780,000 |
| 3,200,000 | | Maryland State Community Development Administration, (Series 2003E), 1.25% TOBs 12/21/2004 | | | 3,200,000 |
| 1,805,000 | | Maryland State Economic Development Corp., (Series 1998A-Catterton Printing Company Facility), Weekly VRDNs (Sky II LLC)/(Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., Buffalo, NY LOC) | | | 1,805,000 |
| 525,000 | | Maryland State Economic Development Corp., (Series 1998B), Weekly VRDNs (Catterton Printing Co. Facility)/(Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., Buffalo, NY LOC) | | | 525,000 |
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| | | TOTAL | | | 9,020,000 |
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| | | Massachusetts--3.8% | | | |
| 7,500,000 | | Commonwealth of Massachusetts, (Series 2001 B), Weekly VRDNs (Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen, Frankfurt LIQ) | | | 7,500,000 |
| 3,000,000 | | Fitchburg, MA, 2.00% BANs, 10/22/2004 | | | 3,009,287 |
| 2,800,000 | | Massachusetts State HFA, (Series R), 1.15% BANs, 5/2/2005 | | | 2,800,000 |
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| | | TOTAL | | | 13,309,287 |
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| | | Minnesota--1.5% | | | |
| 1,225,000 | | Brooklyn Park, MN EDA, (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (Midwest Finishing, Inc.)/(Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota N.A., LOC) | | | 1,225,000 |
| 1,700,000 | | Minnesota State Higher Education Coordinating Board, 1992 (Series A), Weekly VRDNs (U.S. Bank N.A., Cincinnatti LIQ) | | | 1,700,000 |
| 540,000 | | Plymouth, MN Weekly VRDNs (Nuaire, Inc.)/(Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota N.A., LOC) | | | 540,000 |
| 1,415,000 | | Red Wing, MN Port Authority, (Series 1998), Weekly VRDNs (Food Service Specialties)/(Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota N.A., LOC) | | | 1,415,000 |
| 405,000 | | White Bear, MN Weekly VRDNs (Thermoform Plastic, Inc.)/(Bank of America N.A., LOC) | | | 405,000 |
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| | | TOTAL | | | 5,285,000 |
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| | | Mississippi--2.1% | | | |
| 2,640,000 | | Mississippi Business Finance Corp., (Series 1998), Weekly VRDNs (American Metal Sales, Inc.)/(Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., LOC) | | | 2,640,000 |
| 1,945,000 | | Mississippi Home Corp., Roaring Forks (Series 2002-16), Weekly VRDNs (GNMA COL)/(Bank of New York LIQ) | | | 1,945,000 |
| 2,955,000 | | Mississippi Home Corp., Roaring Forks Certificates (Series 2001-14), Weekly VRDNs (GNMA COL)/(Bank of New York LIQ) | | | 2,955,000 |
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| | | TOTAL | | | 7,540,000 |
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Principal Amount | | | | | Value |
| | | SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 | | | |
| | | MultiState--11.8% | | | |
$ | 1,877,500 | | BNY Municipal Certificates Trust, (Series 2002-BNY1), Weekly VRDNs (Bank of New York LIQ)/(Bank of New York LOC) | | $ | 1,877,500 |
| 7,000,000 | | Charter Mac Floater Certificates Trust I, (Nat-4 Series), Weekly VRDNs (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS)/(Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale, Dexia Bank, Belgium, Fleet National Bank, Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg and State Street Bank and Trust Co. LIQs) | | | 7,000,000 |
| 11,045,000 | | Clipper Tax-Exempt Certificates Trust (AMT MultiState), (Series 1999-3), Weekly VRDNs (State Street Bank and Trust Co. LIQ) | | | 11,045,000 |
| 6,490,000 | | Clipper Tax-Exempt Certificates Trust (AMT MultiState), (Series 2002-09) Weekly VRDNs (AMBAC, FGIC, FSA, MBIA Insurance Corp. INS and State Street Bank and Trust Co. LIQs) | | | 6,490,000 |
| 2,970,000 | | Clipper Tax-Exempt Certificates Trust (MultiState-AMT), (Series 2003-01), Weekly VRDNs (Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. LIQ) | | | 2,970,000 |
| 3,001,000 | | Clipper Tax-Exempt Certificates Trust (MultiState-AMT), (Series 2003-03), Weekly VRDNs (GNMA COL)/(Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. LIQ) | | | 3,001,000 |
| 6,420,000 | | Clipper Tax-Exempt Certificates Trust (MultiState-AMT), (Series 2003-10), Weekly VRDNs (GNMA COL)/(State Street Bank and Trust Co. LIQ) | | | 6,420,000 |
| 3,000,000 | | Clipper Tax-Exempt Certificates Trust (MultiState-AMT), (Series 2004-02), Weekly VRDNs (State Street Bank and Trust Co. LIQ) | | | 3,000,000 |
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| | | TOTAL | | | 41,803,500 |
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| | | Nevada--1.1% | | | |
| 4,000,000 | | Clark County, NV, (Series 1997A), 1.17% TOBs (Signature Flight Support Corp.)/(Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale LOC), Optional Tender 6/1/2004 | | | 4,000,000 |
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| | | New York--1.1% | | | |
| 4,000,000 | | New York City, NY, (1995 Series A), 7.00% Bonds, 8/1/2004 | | | 4,037,766 |
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| | | North Carolina--1.1% | | | |
| 3,905,000 | | Durham, NC Housing Authority Weekly VRDNs (Fayette Place Apartments)/(Bank of America N.A., LOC) | | | 3,905,000 |
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| | | North Dakota--1.3% | | | |
| 550,000 | | Fargo, ND, Variable Rate Demand IDRB's (Series 1997), Weekly VRDNs (Owen Industries, Inc.)/(Mellon Bank N.A., Pittsburgh LOC) | | | 550,000 |
| 3,990,000 | | Grand Forks, ND, (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (LM Glasfiber North Dakota, Inc.)/(Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota N.A., LOC) | | | 3,990,000 |
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| | | TOTAL | | | 4,540,000 |
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Principal Amount | | | | | Value |
| | | SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 | | | |
| | | Ohio--14.9% | | | |
$ | 3,915,000 | | Ashland County, OH Health Care, (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (Brethren Care, Inc.)/(FirstMerit Bank, N.A., LOC) | | $ | 3,915,000 |
| 1,540,000 | | Belmont County, OH, 1.36% BANs, 3/16/2005 | | | 1,543,119 |
| 3,410,000 | | Clark County, OH, (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (Ohio Masonic Home)/(AMBAC INS)/(Harris Trust & Savings Bank, Chicago LIQ) | | | 3,410,000 |
| 1,000,000 | | Clark County, OH, (Series 2001), Weekly VRDNs (Ohio Masonic Home)/(AMBAC INS)/(J.P. Morgan Chase Bank LIQ) | | | 1,000,000 |
| 3,000,000 | | Cuyahoga County, OH Health Care Facilities, (Series 2001), Weekly VRDNs (Gardens of McGregor & Amasa Stone)/(Key Bank, N.A., LOC) | | | 3,000,000 |
| 4,000,000 | | Cuyahoga County, OH IDA Weekly VRDNs (Prince Plating, Inc.)/(Bank of Nova Scotia, Toronto LOC) | | | 4,000,000 |
| 2,255,000 | | Cuyahoga County, OH IDA Weekly VRDNs (Watt Printers)/(National City Bank, Ohio LOC) | | | 2,255,000 |
| 1,250,000 | | Dublin, OH, Industrial Development Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 1997), Weekly VRDNs (Witco Corp.)/(Fleet National Bank LOC) | | | 1,250,000 |
| 2,000,000 | | Euclid, OH, 2.00% BANs, 5/5/2005 | | | 2,012,798 |
| 3,100,000 | | Fairborn, OH, 1.30% BANs, 7/15/2004 | | | 3,100,919 |
| 2,500,000 | | Hamilton County, OH, (Series 2004), Weekly VRDNs (Stratford Heights)/(Bank of New York and Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania LOCs) | | | 2,500,000 |
| 1,000,000 | | Lake County, OH, 2.00% BANs, 4/14/2005 | | | 1,007,556 |
| 1,000,000 | | Mahoning County, OH Hospital Facilities, (Series B), Weekly VRDNs (Forum Group, Inc.)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. INS)/(J.P. Morgan Chase Bank LIQ) | | | 1,000,000 |
| 2,500,000 | | North Ridgeville, OH, 1.52% BANs, 5/4/2005 | | | 2,504,317 |
| 435,000 | | Ohio State, IDR (Series 1991), Weekly VRDNs (Standby Screw, Inc.)/(National City Bank, Ohio LOC) | | | 435,000 |
| 7,300,000 | | Ohio Waste Development Authority Solid Waste, (Series 2002) Daily VRDNs (BP Products North America, Inc.)/(BP PLC GTD) | | | 7,300,000 |
| 2,000,000 | | Perrysburg, OH, 1.50% BANs, 6/17/2004 | | | 2,000,346 |
| 1,300,000 | | Ross County, OH, 1.40% BANs, 6/3/2004 | | | 1,300,019 |
| 1,500,000 | | Salem, OH, 1.55% BANs, 5/5/2005 | | | 1,502,736 |
| 1,500,000 | | Shaker Heights, OH, (Series A), 2.25% BANs, 5/12/2005 | | | 1,511,601 |
| 3,500,000 | | Wood County, OH, (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (Dowa THT America, Inc.)/(Comerica Bank LOC) | | | 3,500,000 |
| 2,740,000 | | Youngstown, OH, (Series 1996A), Weekly VRDNs (Cantar/Polyair Corp./Performa Corp.)/(HSBC Bank USA LOC) | | | 2,740,000 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | 52,788,411 |
|
Principal Amount | | | | | Value |
| | | SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 | | | |
| | | Oklahoma--1.9% | | | |
$ | 50,000 | | Adair County, OK IDA, (Series B), Weekly VRDNs (Baldor Electric Co.)/(Wachovia Bank N.A., LOC) | | $ | 50,000 |
| 2,000,000 | | Broken Arrow, OK EDA Weekly VRDNs (Blue Bell Creameries)/ (J.P. Morgan Chase Bank LOC) | | | 2,000,000 |
| 2,500,000 | | Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, (Series 2002B), Weekly VRDNs (ConocoPhillips) | | | 2,500,000 |
| 2,000,000 | | Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, (Series 2003), 1.35% TOBs (ConocoPhillips Co.)/(ConocoPhillips GTD), Optional Tender 12/1/2004 | | | 2,000,000 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | 6,550,000 |
|
| | | Oregon--1.4% | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | Oregon State Housing and Community Services Department, (Series P), 1.25% TOBs, Mandatory Tender 1/6/2005 | | | 3,000,000 |
| 1,000,000 | | Oregon State, (Series 194), Weekly VRDNs (Tillamook County Creamery Association)/(BNP Paribas SA LOC) | | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,000,000 | | Oregon State, (Series 195), Weekly VRDNs (Columbia River Processing, Inc.)/(BNP Paribas SA LOC) | | | 1,000,000 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | 5,000,000 |
|
| | | Pennsylvania--0.3% | | | |
| 895,000 | | McKean County, PA IDA, (Series 1997), Weekly VRDNs (Keystone Powdered Metal Co.)/(PNC Bank, N.A., LOC) | | | 895,000 |
|
| | | Rhode Island--1.1% | | | |
| 3,740,000 | | Warwick, RI Housing Authority, (Series 2001) Daily VRDNs (Trafalgar East Apartments)/(Fleet National Bank LOC) | | | 3,740,000 |
|
| | | South Carolina--0.7% | | | |
| 2,200,000 | | Berkeley County, SC IDB Weekly VRDNs (Nucor Corp.) | | | 2,200,000 |
| 385,000 | | South Carolina Jobs-EDA, EDRB (Series 1994), Weekly VRDNs (Carolina Cotton Works, Inc. Project)/(Branch Banking & Trust Co., Winston-Salem LOC) | | | 385,000 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | 2,585,000 |
|
| | | Tennessee--4.1% | | | |
| 450,000 | | Benton County TN IDB, (Series 1996), Weekly VRDNs (Jones Plastic and Engineering Corp.)/(National City Bank, Kentucky LOC) | | | 450,000 |
| 800,000 | | Chattanooga, TN IDB, Industrial Development Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds (Series 1997), Weekly VRDNs (JRB Co., Inc.)/(National City Bank, Ohio LOC) | | | 800,000 |
| 1,215,000 | | Chattanooga, TN IDB, Revenue Bonds (Series 1997), Weekly VRDNs (TB Wood's Inc. Project)/(PNC Bank, N.A., LOC) | | | 1,215,000 |
| 1,600,000 | | Franklin County, TN IDB, (Series 1997), Weekly VRDNs (Hi-Tech)/(Regions Bank, Alabama LOC) | | | 1,600,000 |
| 245,000 | | Hamilton County, TN IDB Weekly VRDNs (Pavestone Co.)/(Bank One N.A., (Chicago) LOC) | | | 245,000 |
| 2,600,000 | | Jackson, TN IDB, (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (Bobrick Washroom Equipment)/(Amsouth Bank N.A., Birmingham LOC) | | | 2,600,000 |
Principal Amount | | | | | Value |
| | | SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 | | | |
| | | Tennessee--continued | | | |
$ | 250,000 | | Knox County, TN IDB, (Series 1996), Weekly VRDNs (Health Ventures, Inc.)/(SunTrust Bank LOC) | | $ | 250,000 |
| 7,200,000 | | Roane, TN IDB, (Series 1982) Monthly VRDNs (Fortafil Fibers, Inc. Project)/(ABN AMRO Bank NV, Amsterdam LOC) | | | 7,200,000 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | 14,360,000 |
|
| | | Texas--9.8% | | | |
| 3,000,000 | 2 | Austin, TX, MERLOTS (Series 2000-A26), 1.30% TOBs (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS)/(Wachovia Bank N.A., LIQ), Optional Tender 11/10/2004 | | | 3,000,000 |
| 1,000,000 | | Brazos Harbor, TX Industrial Development Corp., (Series 2003), 1.375% TOBs (ConocoPhillips Co.)/(ConocoPhillips GTD), Mandatory Tender 8/1/2004 | | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,000,000 | | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX International Airport, Roaring Forks (Series 2003-4), Weekly VRDNs (FSA, MBIA Insurance Corp. INS) and Bank of New York LIQs) | | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,000,000 | | North Central Texas HFDC, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 5.50% Bonds (Baylor Health Care System), 5/15/2005 | | | 1,037,714 |
| 5,000,000 | | Port Arthur Navigation District, TX IDC, (Series 2000), Weekly VRDNs (Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.) | | | 5,000,000 |
| 3,000,000 | 2 | Sabine River Authority, TX, Clippers (Series 2001-2), 1.05% TOBs (Southwestern Electric Power Co.)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. INS)/(State Street Bank and Trust Co. LIQ), Optional Tender 9/8/2004 | | | 3,000,000 |
| 3,985,000 | 2 | San Antonio, TX Electric & Gas System, MERLOTS (Series 2002-A53), 1.07% TOBs (FSA INS)/(Wachovia Bank N.A., LIQ), Optional Tender 7/21/2004 | | | 3,985,000 |
| 1,210,000 | | Tarrant County, TX IDC Weekly VRDNs (Holden Business Forms)/(Lasalle Bank, N.A., LOC) | | | 1,210,000 |
| 4,882,000 | 2 | Texas State Department of Housing & Community Affairs, Clippers (Series 2001-1), 1.10% TOBs (GNMA COL)/(State Street Bank and Trust Co. LIQ), Optional Tender 9/8/2004 | | | 4,882,000 |
| 2,505,000 | 2 | Texas State Department of Housing & Community Affairs, MERLOTS (Series 2001-A109), 1.30% TOBs (GNMA COL)/(Wachovia Bank N.A., LIQ), Optional Tender 11/18/2004 | | | 2,505,000 |
| 8,000,000 | | Texas State, 2.00% TRANs, 8/31/2004 | | | 8,016,820 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | 34,636,534 |
|
| | | Utah--0.7% | | | |
| 2,500,000 | | West Jordan, (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (Penco Products, Inc.)/(Key Bank, N.A., LOC) | | | 2,500,000 |
|
Principal Amount | | | | | Value |
| | | SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 | | | |
| | | Virginia--4.1% | | | |
$ | 1,000,000 | | ABN AMRO MuniTOPS Certificates Trust (Virginia Non-AMT), (Series 1998-21), Weekly VRDNs (Norfolk, VA Water Revenue)/(FSA INS)/(ABN AMRO Bank NV, Amsterdam LIQ) | | $ | 1,000,000 |
| 6,500,000 | | Campbell County, VA IDA Weekly VRDNs (Georgia-Pacific Corp.)/(Bank of America N.A., LOC) | | | 6,500,000 |
| 3,750,000 | | Halifax, VA IDA, MMMs, PCR (Series 1992), 1.17% CP (Virginia Electric & Power Co.), Mandatory Tender 6/11/2004 | | | 3,750,000 |
| 1,400,000 | | King George County IDA, VA, (Series 1996) Weekly VRDNs (Garnet of Virginia, Inc. Project)/(JPMorgan Chase Bank LOC) | | | 1,400,000 |
| 985,000 | | Portsmouth, VA Redevelopment and Housing Authority, (Series 2000), Weekly VRDNs (Yorkshire Square Townhouse Apartments)/(SunTrust Bank LOC) | | | 985,000 |
| 965,000 | | Virginia Resources Authority, Water and Sewer/(Series 1997), Weekly VRDNs (Henrico County, VA)/(SunTrust Bank LIQ) | | | 965,000 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | 14,600,000 |
|
| | | Washington--1.5% | | | |
| 5,325,000 | 2 | Clark County, WA Public Utilities District No. 001, MERLOTS (Series 2001-A116), 1.25% TOBs (FSA INS)/(Wachovia Bank N.A., LIQ), Optional Tender 11/10/2004 | | | 5,325,000 |
|
| | | West Virginia--0.7% | | | |
| 2,555,000 | | South Charleston, WV, PT-1637 Weekly VRDNs (Southmoor Apartments)/(Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. LIQ)/(Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. LOC) | | | 2,555,000 |
|
| | | Wisconsin--2.4% | | | |
| 3,870,000 | | Lawrence, WI Weekly VRDNs (TPF Futures/Robinson Metals, Inc.)/ (Marshall & Ilsley Bank, Milwaukee LOC) | | | 3,870,000 |
| 815,000 | | Marshfield, WI, (Series 1993), Weekly VRDNs (Building Systems, Inc.)/ (Bank One N.A., (Chicago) LOC) | | | 815,000 |
Principal Amount | | | | | Value |
| | | SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 | | | |
| | | Wisconsin--continued | | | |
$ | 3,575,000 | | Mukwonago, WI, (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (Empire Level)/(Marshall & Ilsley Bank, Milwaukee LOC) | | $ | 3,575,000 |
| 220,000 | | Waukesha, WI, IDRB (Series 1995), Weekly VRDNs (Weldall Manufacturing Inc. Project)/(Bank One N.A., (Chicago) LOC) | | | 220,000 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | 8,480,000 |
|
| | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS--99.6% (AT AMORTIZED COST)3 | | | 352,182,957 |
|
| | | OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET--0.4% | | | 1,290,445 |
|
| | | TOTAL NET ASSETS--100% | | $ | 353,473,402 |
|
Securities that are subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) represent 64.1% of the portfolio as calculated based upon total portfolio market value.
1 The Fund may only invest in securities rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSROs) or unrated securities of comparable quality. An NRSRO's two highest rating categories are determined without regard for sub-categories and gradations. For example, securities rated SP-1+, SP-1, or SP-2 by Standard & Poor's, MIG-1 or MIG-2 by Moody's Investors Service, or F-1+, F-1, or F-2 by Fitch Ratings are all considered rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories.
Securities rated in the highest short-term rating category (and unrated securities of comparable quality) are identified as First Tier securities. Securities rated in the second highest short-term rating category (and unrated securities of comparable quality) are identified as Second Tier securities. The Fund follows applicable regulations in determining whether a security is rated and whether a security rated by multiple NRSROs in different rating categories should be identified as a First or Second Tier security.
At May 31, 2004, the portfolio securities were rated as follows:
Tier Rating Percentage Based on Total Market Value
First Tier | | Second Tier |
96.52% | | 3.48% |
2 Denotes a restricted security which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities have been deemed liquid based upon criteria approved by the Fund's Board of Directors. At May 31, 2004, these securities amounted to $36,592,000 which represents 10.4% of net assets.
3 Also represents cost for federal tax purposes.
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:
AMBAC | - --American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation |
AMT | - --Alternative Minimum Tax |
BANs | - --Bond Anticipation Notes |
COL | - --Collateralized |
CP | - --Commercial Paper |
EDA | - --Economic Development Authority |
EDRB | - --Economic Development Revenue Bonds |
FGIC | - --Financial Guaranty Insurance Company |
FNMA | - --Federal National Mortgage Association |
FSA | - --Financial Security Assurance |
GNMA | - --Government National Mortgage Association |
GTD | - --Guaranteed |
HFA | - --Housing Finance Authority |
HFDC | - --Health Facility Development Corporation |
IDA | - --Industrial Development Authority |
IDB | - --Industrial Development Bond |
IDC | - --Industrial Development Corporation |
IDR | - --Industrial Development Revenue |
IDRB | - --Industrial Development Revenue Bond |
INS | - --Insured |
LIQ | - --Liquidity Agreement |
LOC | - --Letter of Credit |
MERLOTS | - --Municipal Exempt Receipts -- Liquidity Optional Tender Series |
MMMs | - --Money Market Municipals |
PCR | - --Pollution Control Revenue |
RAWs | - --Revenue Anticipation Warrants |
SWP | - --Swap Agreement |
TOBs | - --Tender Option Bonds |
TOPS | - --Trust Obligation Participating Services |
TRANs | - --Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes |
VRDNs | - --Variable Rate Demand Notes |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
May 31, 2004
Assets: | | | | | | | |
Total investments in securities, at amortized cost and value | | | | | $ | 352,182,957 | |
Cash | | | | | | 505,647 | |
Income receivable | | | | | | 967,370 | |
Receivable for shares sold | | | | | | 35,263 | |
|
TOTAL ASSETS | | | | | | 353,691,237 | |
|
Liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Payable for shares redeemed | | $ | 21 | | | | |
Income distribution payable | | | 13,477 | | | | |
Payable for transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses (Note 5) | | | 39,182 | | | | |
Payable for Directors'/Trustees' fees | | | 249 | | | | |
Payable for distribution services fee (Note 5) | | | 30,212 | | | | |
Payable for shareholder services fee (Note 5) | | | 75,530 | | | | |
Accrued expenses | | | 59,164 | | | | |
|
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | | | | 217,835 | |
|
Net assets for 353,478,511 shares outstanding | | | | | $ | 353,473,402 | |
|
Net Assets Consist of: | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | | | | $ | 353,476,215 | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | | | | 102 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | | | | (2,915 | ) |
|
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | | | | $ | 353,473,402 | |
|
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share: | | | | | | | |
$353,473,402 ÷ 353,478,511 shares outstanding | | | | | | $1.00 | |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Statement of Operations
Year Ended May 31, 2004
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | | | | | | | | | $ | 4,869,626 |
|
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment adviser fee (Note 5) | | | | | | $ | 2,053,921 | | | | |
Administrative personnel and services fee (Note 5) | | | | | | | 319,716 | | | | |
Custodian fees | | | | | | | 19,587 | | | | |
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses (Note 5) | | | | | | | 303,079 | | | | |
Directors'/Trustees' fees | | | | | | | 5,036 | | | | |
Auditing fees | | | | | | | 11,475 | | | | |
Legal fees | | | | | | | 7,013 | | | | |
Portfolio accounting fees (Note 5) | | | | | | | 79,843 | | | | |
Distribution services fee (Note 5) | | | | | | | 410,784 | | | | |
Shareholder services fee (Note 5) | | | | | | | 1,026,960 | | | | |
Share registration costs | | | | | | | 143,637 | | | | |
Printing and postage | | | | | | | 28,931 | | | | |
Insurance premiums | | | | | | | 9,523 | | | | |
Taxes | | | | | | | 57,955 | | | | |
Miscellaneous | | | | | | | 2,790 | | | | |
|
TOTAL EXPENSES | | | | | | | 4,480,250 | | | | |
|
Waivers (Note 5): | | | | | | | | | | | |
Waiver of investment adviser fee | | $ | (100,671 | ) | | | | | | | |
Waiver of administrative personnel and services fee | | | (8,507 | ) | | | | | | | |
Waiver of transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses | | | (37,710 | ) | | | | | | | |
Waiver of shareholder services fee | | | (15,267 | ) | | | | | | | |
|
TOTAL WAIVERS | | | | | | | (162,155 | ) | | | |
|
Net expenses | | | | | | | | | | | 4,318,095 |
|
Net investment income | | | | | | | | | | | 551,531 |
|
Net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | | | | 191 |
|
Change in net assets resulting from operations | | | | | | | | | | $ | 551,722 |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Year Ended May 31 | | | 2004 | | | | 2003 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 551,531 | | | $ | 2,571,944 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 191 | | | | (3,106 | ) |
|
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | | 551,722 | | | | 2,568,838 | |
|
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (551,383 | ) | | | (2,571,990 | ) |
|
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | 1,028,757,526 | | | | 1,422,435,594 | |
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | | | 568,868 | | | | 2,423,462 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (1,102,537,365 | ) | | | (1,536,407,530 | ) |
|
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | (73,210,971 | ) | | | (111,548,474 | ) |
|
Change in net assets | | | (73,210,632 | ) | | | (111,551,626 | ) |
|
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 426,684,034 | | | | 538,235,660 | |
|
End of period (including undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income of $102 and $(46), respectively) | | $ | 353,473,402 | | | $ | 426,684,034 | |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
May 31, 2004
1. ORGANIZATION
Cash Trust 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 four portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of Municipal Cash Series (the "Fund"). The financial statements of the other portfolios 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 investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax consistent with stability of principal.
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
The Fund uses the amortized cost method to value its portfolio securities in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.
Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions
Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Premium and Discount Amortization
All premiums and discounts are amortized/accreted.
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. For the year ended May 31, 2004, all of the Fund's distributions were from tax-exempt income.
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.
Restricted Securities
Restricted securities are securities that may only be resold upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from such registration. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. In some cases, the restricted securities may be resold without registration upon exercise of a demand feature. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The Fund will not incur any registration costs upon such resales. Restricted securities are valued at amortized cost in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.
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, there were 12,500,000,000 par value shares ($0.001 per share) authorized. Capital paid-in aggregated $353,476,215. Transactions in capital stock were as follows:
Year Ended May 31 | | 2004 | | | 2003 | |
| | Shares | | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Shares sold | | 1,028,757,526 | | | $ | 1,028,757,526 | | | 1,422,435,594 | | | $ | 1,422,435,594 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
| 568,868
|
|
| | 568,868
|
|
| 2,423,393
|
|
| | 2,423,462
| |
Shares redeemed | | (1,102,537,365 | ) | | | (1,102,537,365 | ) | | (1,536,405,165 | ) | | | (1,536,407,530 | ) |
|
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
| (73,210,971
| ) |
| $
| (73,210,971
| ) |
| (111,546,178
| ) |
| $
| (111,548,474
| ) |
|
4. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
The tax character of distributions as reported on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets for the years ended May 31, 2004 and May 31, 2003, were as follows:
| | 2004 | | 2003 |
Tax-exempt income | | $551,383 | | $2,571,990 |
|
As of May 31, 2004, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed tax-exempt income | | $ | 13,579 |
|
Capital loss carryforward | | $ | 2,915 |
|
At May 31, 2004, the Fund had a capital loss carryforward of $2,915 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 in 2011.
5. INVESTMENT ADVISER FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Investment Adviser Fee
Federated Investment Management Company, the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment adviser fee equal to 0.50% 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.
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.
Prior to November 1, 2003, Federated Services Company (FServ) provided the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FServ was 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 $250 million |
0.125% | | on the next $250 million |
0.100% | | on the next $250 million |
0.075% | | on assets in excess of $750 million |
The administrative fee received during any fiscal year was at least $125,000 per portfolio and $30,000 per each additional class of Shares.
For the year ended May 31, 2004, the fees paid to FAS and FServ were $175,208 and $136,001, respectively, after voluntary waiver, if applicable. 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 shares to finance activities intended to result in the sale of these shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses up to 0.35% of the average daily net assets, annually, to compensate FSC. 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.
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 Funds 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
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 $47,585, after voluntary waiver, if applicable.
Interfund Transactions
During the year ended May 31, 2004, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees, and /or common Officers. These purchase and sale transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $794,205,000 and $899,130,000, respectively.
General
Certain of the Officers and Directors of the Corporation are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies.
6. 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.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASH TRUST SERIES, INC. AND THE SHAREHOLDERS OF MUNICIPAL CASH SERIES:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, of Municipal Cash Series (the "Fund") (a portfolio of the Cash Trust Series, Inc.), as of May 31, 2004, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statement of changes in net assets for the years ended May 31, 2004 and 2003, and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period ended May 31, 2004. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to provide reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of the securities owned at May 31, 2004, by correspondence with the custodian. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of May 31, 2004, the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and its financial highlights for the respective stated periods in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
July 20, 2004
Board of Directors and Corporation Officers
The Board is responsible for managing the Corporation's business affairs and for exercising all the Corporation's powers except those reserved for the shareholders. The following tables give information about each Board member and the senior officers of the Fund. Where required, the tables separately list Board members who are "interested persons" of the Fund (i.e., "Interested" Board members) and those who are not (i.e., "Independent" Board members). Unless otherwise noted, the address of each person listed is Federated Investors Tower, 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. The Corporation comprises four portfolios and the Federated Fund Complex consists of 44 investment companies (comprising 136 portfolios). Unless otherwise noted, each Officer is elected annually. Unless otherwise noted, each Board member oversees all portfolios in the Federated Fund Complex; serves for an indefinite term; and also serves as a Board member of the following investment company complexes: Banknorth Funds--four portfolios; Golden Oak® Family of Funds--seven portfolios; and WesMark Funds--five portfolios. The Fund's Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about Corporation Directors and is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 1-800-341-7400.
INTERESTED DIRECTORS BACKGROUND
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s), Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s) |
John F. Donahue* Birth Date: July 28, 1924 CHAIRMAN AND DIRECTOR Began serving: May 1989 | | Principal Occupations: Chairman and Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Chairman and Director, Federated Investors, Inc.
Previous Positions: Trustee, Federated Investment Management Company and Chairman and Director, Federated Investment Counseling. |
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J. Christopher Donahue* Birth Date: April 11, 1949 PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR Began serving: May 1989 | | Principal Occupations: Principal Executive Officer and President of the Federated Fund Complex; Director or Trustee of some of the Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Federated Investors, Inc.; Chairman and Trustee, Federated Investment Management Company; Trustee, Federated Investment Counseling; Chairman and Director, Federated Global Investment Management Corp.; Chairman, Passport Research, Ltd.; Trustee, Federated Shareholder Services Company; Director, Federated Services Company.
Previous Positions: President, Federated Investment Counseling; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federated Investment Management Company, Federated Global Investment Management Corp. and Passport Research, Ltd. |
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s), Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s) |
Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D.* Birth Date: October 11, 1932 3471 Fifth Avenue Suite 1111 Pittsburgh, PA DIRECTOR Began serving: May 1989 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh; Medical Director, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Downtown; Hematologist, Oncologist and Internist, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Other Directorships Held: Member, National Board of Trustees, Leukemia Society of America.
Previous Positions: Trustee, University of Pittsburgh; Director, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. |
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* Family relationships and reasons for "interested" status: John F. Donahue is the father of J. Christopher Donahue; both are "interested" due to the positions they hold with Federated Investors, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D. is "interested" because his son-in-law is employed by the Fund's principal underwriter, Federated Securities Corp.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS BACKGROUND
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s), Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s) |
Thomas G. Bigley Birth Date: February 3, 1934 15 Old Timber Trail Pittsburgh, PA DIRECTOR Began serving: November 1994 | | Principal Occupation: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex.
Other Directorships Held: Director, Member of Executive Committee, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh; Director, University of Pittsburgh.
Previous Position: Senior Partner, Ernst & Young LLP. |
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John T. Conroy, Jr. Birth Date: June 23, 1937 Grubb & Ellis/Investment Properties Corporation 3838 North Tamiami Trail Suite 402 Naples, FL DIRECTOR Began serving: August 1991 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Chairman of the Board, Investment Properties Corporation; Partner or Trustee in private real estate ventures in Southwest Florida.
Previous Positions: President, Investment Properties Corporation; Senior Vice President, John R. Wood and Associates, Inc., Realtors; President, Naples Property Management, Inc. and Northgate Village Development Corporation. |
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s), Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s) |
Nicholas P. Constantakis Birth Date: September 3, 1939 175 Woodshire Drive Pittsburgh, PA DIRECTOR Began serving: February 1998 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex.
Other Directorships Held: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Michael Baker Corporation (engineering and energy services worldwide).
Previous Position: Partner, Andersen Worldwide SC. |
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John F. Cunningham Birth Date: March 5, 1943 353 El Brillo Way Palm Beach, FL DIRECTOR Began serving: January 1999 | | Principal Occupation: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex.
Other Directorships Held: Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cunningham & Co., Inc. (strategic business consulting); Trustee Associate, Boston College.
Previous Positions: Director, Redgate Communications and EMC Corporation (computer storage systems); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Computer Consoles, Inc.; President and Chief Operating Officer, Wang Laboratories; Director, First National Bank of Boston; Director, Apollo Computer, Inc. |
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Peter E. Madden Birth Date: March 16, 1942 One Royal Palm Way 100 Royal Palm Way Palm Beach, FL DIRECTOR Began serving: August 1991 | | Principal Occupation: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Management Consultant.
Other Directorships Held: Board of Overseers, Babson College.
Previous Positions: Representative, Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Court; President, State Street Bank and Trust Company and State Street Corporation (retired); Director, VISA USA and VISA International; Chairman and Director, Massachusetts Bankers Association; Director, Depository Trust Corporation; Director, The Boston Stock Exchange. |
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Charles F. Mansfield, Jr. Birth Date: April 10, 1945 80 South Road Westhampton Beach, NY DIRECTOR Began serving: January 1999 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Management Consultant; Executive Vice President, DVC Group, Inc. (marketing communications and technology) (prior to 9/1/00).
Previous Positions: Chief Executive Officer, PBTC International Bank; Partner, Arthur Young & Company (now Ernst & Young LLP); Chief Financial Officer of Retail Banking Sector, Chase Manhattan Bank; Senior Vice President, HSBC Bank USA (formerly, Marine Midland Bank); Vice President, Citibank; Assistant Professor of Banking and Finance, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University. |
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s), Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s) |
John E. Murray, Jr., J.D., S.J.D. Birth Date: December 20, 1932 Chancellor, Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA DIRECTOR Began serving: February 1995 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Chancellor and Law Professor, Duquesne University; Partner, Murray, Hogue and Lannis.
Other Directorships Held: Director, Michael Baker Corp. (engineering, construction, operations and technical services).
Previous Positions: President, Duquesne University; Dean and Professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh School of Law; Dean and Professor of Law, Villanova University School of Law. |
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Marjorie P. Smuts Birth Date: June 21, 1935 4905 Bayard Street Pittsburgh, PA DIRECTOR Began serving: May 1989 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Public Relations/Marketing Consultant/Conference Coordinator.
Previous Positions: National Spokesperson, Aluminum Company of America; television producer; President, Marj Palmer Assoc.; Owner, Scandia Bord. |
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John S. Walsh Birth Date: November 28, 1957 2604 William Drive Valparaiso, IN DIRECTOR Began serving: January 1999 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; President and Director, Heat Wagon, Inc. (manufacturer of construction temporary heaters); President and Director, Manufacturers Products, Inc. (distributor of portable construction heaters); President, Portable Heater Parts, a division of Manufacturers Products, Inc.
Previous Position: Vice President, Walsh & Kelly, Inc. |
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OFFICERS
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Corporation | | Principal Occupation(s) and Previous Position(s) |
John W. McGonigle Birth Date: October 26, 1938 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT and SECRETARY Began serving: May 1989 | | Principal Occupations: Executive Vice President and Secretary of the Federated Fund Complex; Executive Vice President, Secretary and Director, Federated Investors, Inc. |
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Richard J. Thomas Birth Date: June 17, 1954 TREASURER Began serving: November 1998 | | Principal Occupations: Principal Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Federated Fund Complex; Senior Vice President, Federated Administrative Services. |
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Richard B. Fisher Birth Date: May 17, 1923 VICE CHAIRMAN Began serving: August 2002 | | Principal Occupations: Vice Chairman or President of some of the Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; Vice Chairman, Federated Investors, Inc.; Chairman, Federated Securities Corp.
Previous Positions: President and Director or Trustee of some of the Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; Executive Vice President, Federated Investors, Inc. and Director and Chief Executive Officer, Federated Securities Corp. |
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Deborah A. Cunningham Birth Date: September 15, 1959 CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER Began serving: May 2004 | | Principal Occupations: Deborah A. Cunningham was named Chief Investment Officer of money market products in 2004. She joined Federated in 1981 and has been a Senior Portfolio Manager and a Senior Vice President of the Fund's Adviser since 1997. Ms. Cunningham is a Chartered Financial Analyst and received her M.S.B.A. in Finance from Robert Morris College. |
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Mary Jo Ochson Birth Date: September 12, 1953 VICE PRESIDENT Began serving: November 1998 | | Principal Occupations: Mary Jo Ochson has been the Fund's Portfolio Manager since August 1989. Ms. Ochson was named Chief Investment Officer of tax-exempt fixed income products in 2004 and is a Vice President of the Corporation. She joined Federated in 1982 and has been a Senior Portfolio Manager and a Senior Vice President of the Fund's Adviser since 1996. Ms. Ochson is a Chartered Financial Analyst and received her M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh. |
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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. Although money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in these funds.
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.
Federated Investors
World-Class Investment Manager
Municipal Cash Series
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 147551303
Federated is a registered mark of Federated Investors, Inc. 2004 ©Federated Investors, Inc.
28565 (7/04)
Federated Investors
World-Class Investment Manager
Prime Cash Series
A Portfolio of Cash Trust Series, Inc.
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
May 31, 2004
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CORPORATION OFFICERS
VOTING PROXIES ON FUND PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
NOT FDIC INSURED * MAY LOSE VALUE * NO BANK GUARANTEE
Financial Highlights
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
Year Ended May 31 | | 2004 | | | 2003 | | | 2002 | | | 2001 | | | 2000 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | |
Income From Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | 0.001 | | | 0.007 | | | 0.019 | | | 0.052 | | | 0.047 | |
Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | (0.001 | ) | | (0.007 | ) | | (0.019 | ) | | (0.052 | ) | | (0.047 | ) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | |
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Total Return1 | | 0.14 | % | | 0.69 | % | | 1.95 | % | | 5.34 | % | | 4.81 | % |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Expenses | | 1.05 | % | | 1.05 | % | | 1.05 | % | | 1.04 | % | | 1.01 | % |
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Net investment income | | 0.14 | % | | 0.70 | % | | 1.94 | % | | 5.18 | % | | 4.73 | % |
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Expense waiver/reimbursement2 | | 0.03 | % | | 0.03 | % | | 0.02 | % | | 0.06 | % | | 0.14 | % |
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Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | $4,334,861 | | $5,008,970 | | $5,621,516 | | $6,151,845 | | $5,061,010 | |
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1 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
2 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
Principal Amount | | | | Value | |
| | | ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES--0.6% | | | | |
| | | Finance - Automotive--0.6% | | | | |
$ | 3,596,963 | | DaimlerChrysler Auto Trust 2003-B, Class A1, 1.140%, 12/8/2004 | | $ | 3,596,963 | |
| 17,000,000 | | Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust 2004-A, Class A1, 1.240%, 2/15/2005 | | | 17,000,000 | |
| 5,000,000 | | WFS Financial Owner Trust 2004-2, Class A1, 1.166%, 5/20/2005 | | | 5,000,000 | |
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| | | TOTAL | | | 25,596,963 | |
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| | | Finance - Equipment--0.0% | | | | |
| 1,333,090 | | CIT Equipment Collateral 2003-EF1, Class A1, 1.139%, 10/15/2004 | | | 1,333,090 | |
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| | | TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES | | | 26,930,053 | |
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| | | CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT--11.6% | | | | |
| | | Banking--11.6% | | | | |
| 25,000,000 | | BNP Paribas SA, 1.142%, 7/26/2004 | | | 24,999,528 | |
| 70,000,000 | | Bayerische Hypotheken-und Vereinsbank AG, 1.080%, 7/6/2004 | | | 70,000,000 | |
| 25,000,000 | | Calyon, Paris, 1.240%, 8/4/2004 | | | 24,999,561 | |
| 20,000,000 | | Deutsche Bank AG, 1.190% - 1.250%, 9/27/2004 - 12/29/2004 | | | 20,001,432 | |
| 15,000,000 | | Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati, 1.225%, 3/18/2005 | | | 14,998,807 | |
| 31,000,000 | | Regions Bank, Alabama, 1.160% - 1.260%, 8/31/2004 - 10/15/2004 | | | 31,000,000 | |
| 50,000,000 | | Royal Bank of Canada, Montreal, 1.395% - 1.465%, 11/12/2004 - 2/8/2005 | | | 49,999,327 | |
| 18,000,000 | | Societe Generale, Paris, 1.180%, 9/10/2004 | | | 18,000,000 | |
| 13,000,000 | | Svenska Handelsbanken, Stockholm, 1.130%, 12/30/2004 | | | 13,001,496 | |
| 77,000,000 | | UBS AG, 1.115% - 1.150%, 8/11/2004 - 12/31/2004 | | | 77,000,880 | |
| 61,000,000 | | Washington Mutual Bank, 1.110% - 1.170%, 7/14/2004 - 8/11/2004 | | | 61,000,000 | |
| 100,000,000 | | Washington Mutual Bank, F.A., 1.050% - 1.070%, 6/7/2004 - 7/6/2004 | | | 99,999,735 | |
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| | | TOTAL CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT | | | 505,000,766 | |
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Principal Amount | | | | Value | |
| | | COLLATERALIZED LOAN AGREEMENTS--24.5% | | | | |
| | | Banking--9.8% | | | | |
$ | 125,000,000 | | Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., 1.193%, 6/1/2004 | | $ | 125,000,000 | |
| 50,000,000 | | Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc., 1.187%, 6/1/2004 | | | 50,000,000 | |
| 75,000,000 | | HSBC Securities, Inc., 1.162%, 6/1/2004 | | | 75,000,000 | |
| 100,000,000 | | J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., 1.163%, 6/1/2004 | | | 100,000,000 | |
| 75,000,000 | | Wachovia Securities, Inc., 1.142%, 6/1/2004 | | | 75,000,000 | |
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| | | TOTAL | | | 425,000,000 | |
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| | | Brokerage--14.7% | | | | |
| 130,000,000 | | Bear Stearns Cos., Inc., 1.212%, 6/1/2004 | | | 130,000,000 | |
| 50,000,000 | | Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., 1.100%, 6/1/2004 | | | 50,000,000 | |
| 170,000,000 | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 1.212% - 1.550%, 6/1/2004 - 10/25/2004 | | | 170,000,000 | |
| 100,000,000 | | Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., 1.212%, 6/1/2004 | | | 100,000,000 | |
| 110,000,000 | | Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 1.212%, 6/1/2004 | | | 110,000,000 | |
| 25,000,000 | | Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, 1.142%, 6/1/2004 | | | 25,000,000 | |
| 50,000,000 | | Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc., 1.142%, 6/1/2004 | | | 50,000,000 | |
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| | | TOTAL | | | 635,000,000 | |
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| | | TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN AGREEMENTS | | | 1,060,000,000 | |
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| | | COMMERCIAL PAPER--17.1%1 | | | | |
| | | Banking--7.4% | | | | |
| 31,000,000 | | Bank of Ireland, 1.160% - 1.280%, 10/22/2004 - 10/28/2004 | | | 30,850,949 | |
| 25,000,000 | | Blue Spice LLC, (Deutsche Bank AG Swap Agreement), 1.070%, 7/9/2004 | | | 24,971,764 | |
| 50,000,000 | | Citicorp, 1.062%, 6/14/2004 | | | 49,980,861 | |
| 68,000,000 | | DePfa Bank PLC, 1.080% - 1.150%, 6/14/2004 - 10/15/2004 | | | 67,816,983 | |
| 67,035,000 | | HBOS Treasury Services PLC, 1.145% - 1.160%, 6/2/2004 - 6/9/2004 | | | 67,022,618 | |
| 10,000,000 | | KBC Financial Products International Ltd., (Guaranteed by KBC Bank N.V.), 1.110%, 8/17/2004 | | | 9,976,258 | |
| 16,957,000 | | Long Lane Master Trust IV, (Fleet National Bank Swap Agreement), 1.060%, 6/7/2004 | | | 16,954,004 | |
| 17,000,000 | | UBS Finance (Delaware), Inc., (UBS AG LOC), 1.250%, 12/28/2004 | | | 16,876,042 | |
| 35,000,000 | | Westpac Trust Securities NZ Ltd., (Guaranteed by Westpac Banking Corp. Ltd., Sydney), 1.165%, 9/21/2004 | | | 34,873,144 | |
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| | | TOTAL | | | 319,322,623 | |
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Principal Amount | | | | Value | |
| | | COMMERCIAL PAPER--continued1 | | | | |
| | | Finance - Automotive--1.5% | | | | |
$ | 44,500,000 | | DaimlerChrysler North America Holding Corp., 1.230%, 7/1/2004 | | $ | 44,454,388 | |
| 19,000,000 | | FCAR Auto Loan Trust, A1+/P1 Series, 1.145%, 9/8/2004 | | | 18,940,435 | |
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| | | TOTAL | | | 63,394,823 | |
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| | | Finance - Commercial--1.1% | | | | |
| 10,000,000 | | Amsterdam Funding Corp., 1.060%, 8/23/2004 | | | 9,975,561 | |
| 15,000,000 | | CIT Group, Inc., 1.070%, 7/12/2004 | | | 14,981,721 | |
| 25,000,000 | | Compass Securitization LLC, 1.050%, 6/10/2004 | | | 24,993,438 | |
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| | | TOTAL | | | 49,950,720 | |
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| | | Finance - Equipment--0.6% | | | | |
| 5,000,000 | | John Deere Bank S.A., (Guaranteed by John Deere Capital Corp.), 1.100%, 6/10/2004 | | | 4,998,625 | |
| 14,200,000 | | John Deere Credit Ltd., (Guaranteed by John Deere Capital Corp.), 1.100%, 6/10/2004 | | | 14,196,095 | |
| 5,000,000 | | John Deere Finance S.A., (Guaranteed by John Deere Capital Corp.), 1.100%, 6/24/2004 | | | 4,996,486 | |
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| | | TOTAL | | | 24,191,206 | |
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| | | Finance - Retail--2.3% | | | | |
| 35,000,000 | | Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., (Guaranteed by Countrywide Financial Corp.), 1.150%, 6/1/2004 | | | 35,000,000 | |
| 25,000,000 | | Jupiter Securitization Corp., 1.140%, 6/18/2004 | | | 24,986,542 | |
| 20,000,000 | | Paradigm Funding LLC, 1.050%, 6/18/2004 | | | 19,990,083 | |
| 20,000,000 | | Sheffield Receivables Corp., 1.140%, 7/6/2004 | | | 19,977,833 | |
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| | | TOTAL | | | 99,954,458 | |
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| | | Finance - Securities--3.2% | | | | |
| 25,000,000 | | Georgetown Funding Co. LLC, 1.071%, 6/29/2004 | | | 24,979,194 | |
| 74,000,000 | | Grampian Funding LLC, 1.060% - 1.150%, 9/7/2004 - 10/8/2004 | | | 73,732,891 | |
| 5,000,000 | | K2 (USA) LLC, (Guaranteed by K2 Corp.), 1.150%, 10/15/2004 | | | 4,978,278 | |
| 36,000,000 | | Perry Global Funding LLC Series A, 1.070% - 1.120%, 6/1/2004 - 9/2/2004 | | | 35,936,281 | |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | 139,626,644 | |
|
| | | Retail--1.0% | | | | |
| 44,134,000 | | Safeway Inc., 1.090% - 1.100%, 6/9/2004 - 6/14/2004 | | | 44,120,539 | |
|
| | | TOTAL COMMERCIAL PAPER | | | 740,561,013 | |
|
Principal Amount | | | | Value | |
| | | CORPORATE NOTES--2.1% | | | | |
| | | Finance - Securities--0.7% | | | | |
$ | 11,500,000 | | Beta Finance, Inc., (Guaranteed by Beta Finance Corp.), 1.430% - 1.570%, 10/27/2004 - 4/20/2005 | | $ | 11,499,636 | |
| 20,000,000 | | K2 (USA) LLC, (Guaranteed by K2 Corp.), 1.270% - 1.310%, 10/12/2004 - 2/28/2005 | | | 19,998,894 | |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | 31,498,530 | |
|
| | | Food & Beverage--0.2% | | | | |
| 8,500,000 | | McDonald's Corp., 4.545%, 3/7/2005 | | | 8,700,014 | |
|
| | | Pharmaceuticals and Health Care--0.6% | | | | |
| 25,000,000 | | Merck & Co., Inc., 4.484%, 2/22/2005 | | | 25,578,586 | |
|
| | | Telecommunications--0.6% | | | | |
| 25,000,000 | | SBC Communications, Inc., 4.180%, 6/5/2004 | | | 25,007,981 | |
|
| | | TOTAL CORPORATE NOTES | | | 90,785,111 | |
|
| | | GOVERNMENT AGENCIES--4.5% | | | | |
| | | Government Agency--4.5% | | | | |
| 112,000,000 | | Federal Home Loan Bank System, 1.300% - 1.600%, 8/18/2004 - 5/16/2005 | | | 112,000,000 | |
| 42,000,000 | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 1.085% - 3.875%, 6/9/2004 - 2/15/2005 | | | 42,196,624 | |
| 41,000,000 | | Federal National Mortgage Association, 1.025% - 1.360%, 2/15/2005 - 10/21/2005 | | | 40,990,564 | |
|
| | | TOTAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES | | | 195,187,188 | |
|
| | | LOAN PARTICIPATION--1.5% | | | | |
| | | Finance - Automotive--0.3% | | | | |
| 13,900,000 | | GMAC Residential Holding Corp., (Guaranteed by General Motors Acceptance Corp.), 1.650%, 6/1/2004 | | | 13,900,000 | |
|
| | | Finance - Retail--1.2% | | | | |
| 50,400,000 | | Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., 1.080%, 6/25/2004 | | | 50,400,000 | |
|
| | | TOTAL LOAN PARTICIPATION | | | 64,300,000 | |
|
Principal Amount | | | | Value | |
| | | NOTES - VARIABLE--35.7%2 | | | | |
| | | Banking--20.6% | | | | |
$ | 2,570,000 | | 6380 Brackbill Associates LP, Series 2000, (Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., Buffalo, NY LOC), 1.250%, 6/4/2004 | | $ | 2,570,000 | |
| 37,500,000 | | Abbey National Treasury Services PLC, Euro Medium Term Note, 1.240%, 8/16/2004 | | | 37,504,064 | |
| 14,505,000 | | Alabama Incentives Financing Authority, Series 1999-C, (SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC), 1.150%, 6/3/2004 | | | 14,505,000 | |
| 4,379,000 | | American Health Care Centers, Inc., (Series 1998), (FirstMerit Bank, N.A. LOC), 1.150%, 6/3/2004 | | | 4,379,000 | |
| 5,900,000 | | American Manufacturing Co., Inc., (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC), 1.220%, 6/3/2004 | | | 5,900,000 | |
| 3,510,000 | | Aurora City, IL, (Series 1995), (National City Bank, Michigan/Illinois LOC), 1.350%, 6/3/2004 | | | 3,510,000 | |
| 4,030,000 | | BW Capps & Son, Inc., (Columbus Bank and Trust Co., GA LOC), 1.250%, 6/3/2004 | | | 4,030,000 | |
| 3,685,000 | | Balboa Investment Group V, (First Commercial Bank, Birmingham, AL LOC), 1.480%, 6/3/2004 | | | 3,685,000 | |
| 1,045,000 | | BeMacs Service, Inc., (SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC), 1.360%, 6/4/2004 | | | 1,045,000 | |
| 75,000,000 | | Blue Heron Funding III, Inc., Series 3A, (Guaranteed by WestLB AG), 1.120%, 6/1/2004 | | | 75,000,000 | |
| 20,000,000 | | Blue Heron Funding V-A Ltd., Class A-2, (Guaranteed by WestLB AG), 1.130%, 6/28/2004 | | | 20,000,000 | |
| 6,430,000 | | Bond Holdings LP, (SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC), 1.210%, 6/4/2004 | | | 6,430,000 | |
| 1,080,000 | | Boozer Lumber Co., (SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC), 1.360%, 6/4/2004 | | | 1,080,000 | |
| 8,000,000 | | Callaway Gardens Resort, Inc., (Columbus Bank and Trust Co., GA LOC), 1.400%, 6/3/2004 | | | 8,000,000 | |
| 2,880,000 | | Capital One Funding Corp., (Bank One N.A. (Columbus) LOC), 1.120%, 6/3/2004 | | | 2,880,000 | |
| 7,590,000 | | Central Penn, Inc., (Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., Buffalo, NY LOC), 1.250%, 6/4/2004 | | | 7,590,000 | |
| 1,275,000 | | Children's Defense Fund, (Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., Buffalo, NY LOC), 1.250%, 6/1/2004 | | | 1,275,000 | |
| 4,855,000 | | Columbus, GA Development Authority, Woodmont Properties, LLC, Series 2000, (Columbus Bank and Trust Co., GA LOC), 1.350%, 6/3/2004 | | | 4,855,000 | |
Principal Amount | | | | Value | |
| | | NOTES - VARIABLE--continued2 | | | | |
| | | Banking--continued | | | | |
$ | 3,540,000 | | Crane Plastics Siding LLC, Series 2000, (Bank One N.A. (Chicago) LOC), 1.350%, 6/3/2004 | | $ | 3,540,000 | |
| 10,000,000 | | DePfa Bank PLC, 1.250%, 6/15/2004 | | | 10,000,000 | |
| 3,300,000 | | Dewberry III LP, (Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., Buffalo, NY LOC), 1.250%, 6/2/2004 | | | 3,300,000 | |
| 10,000,000 | | Dexia Bank, Belgium, 1.025%, 6/2/2004 | | | 9,997,881 | |
| 525,000 | | Edgefield County, SC, Series 1997 (Bondex Inc Project), (HSBC Bank USA LOC), 1.350%, 6/3/2004 | | | 525,000 | |
| 3,345,000 | | Engle Printing & Publishing, Series 2001, (Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., Buffalo, NY LOC), 1.250%, 6/4/2004 | | | 3,345,000 | |
| 6,520,000 | | Frank Parsons Paper Co., Inc., Series 1999, (Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., Buffalo, NY LOC), 1.250%, 6/4/2004 | | | 6,520,000 | |
| 7,015,000 | | Gannett Fleming, Inc., Series 2001, (Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., Buffalo, NY LOC), 1.250%, 6/4/2004 | | | 7,015,000 | |
| 6,700,000 | | Gervais Street Associates, (Series 1998), (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC), 1.170%, 6/2/2004 | | | 6,700,000 | |
| 920,000 | | Gettysburg Area IDA, Hanover Lantern, Inc. Project (Series 1998-B), (Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., Buffalo, NY LOC), 1.250%, 6/2/2004 | | | 920,000 | |
| 2,010,000 | | Graywood Farms LLC, (Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., Buffalo, NY LOC), 1.250%, 6/4/2004 | | | 2,010,000 | |
| 2,990,000 | | Great Southern Wood Preserving Inc., (SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC), 1.360%, 6/4/2004 | | | 2,990,000 | |
| 8,105,000 | | Grob Systems, Inc., (Series 1998 & 1999), (Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati LOC), 1.120%, 6/3/2004 | | | 8,105,000 | |
| 119,000,000 | | HBOS Treasury Services PLC, 1.100% - 1.250%, 6/21/2004 - 8/20/2004 | | | 119,001,968 | |
| 8,205,000 | | HJH Associates of Alabama, Hilton Hotel, Huntsville, (SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC), 1.360%, 6/4/2004 | | | 8,205,000 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Hanna Steel Corp., (SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC), 1.410%, 6/4/2004 | | | 1,000,000 | |
| 4,765,000 | | Hodges Bonded Warehouse, Inc., Teague Warehouse Project, (Columbus Bank and Trust Co., GA LOC), 1.400%, 6/3/2004 | | | 4,765,000 | |
| 5,682,000 | | Houlihan Brothers Finance Corp., Series A, (National City Bank, Michigan/Illinois LOC), 1.120%, 6/3/2004 | | | 5,682,000 | |
| 4,100,000 | | Iowa 80 Group, Inc., Series 2001, (Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. LOC), 1.220%, 6/1/2004 | | | 4,100,000 | |
| 8,100,000 | | Jackson-Rime Development Co. I, Series 2002, (First Commercial Bank, Birmingham, AL LOC), 1.150%, 6/3/2004 | | | 8,100,000 | |
Principal Amount | | | | Value | |
| | | NOTES - VARIABLE--continued2 | | | | |
| | | Banking--continued | | | | |
$ | 2,290,000 | | Lake Sherwood Senior Living Center LLC, (Union Planters Bank, N.A., Memphis, TN LOC), 1.550%, 6/3/2004 | | $ | 2,290,000 | |
| 10,249,000 | | MMR Funding I, (Series A), (Bayerische Hypotheken-und Vereinsbank AG LOC), 1.120%, 6/3/2004 | | | 10,249,000 | |
| 105,000,000 | | MONET Trust, Series 2000-1, (Dresdner Bank AG, Frankfurt Swap Agreement), 1.180%, 6/28/2004 | | | 105,000,000 | |
| 3,320,000 | | Maryland State Economic Development Corp., CWI Limited Partnership, (Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., Buffalo, NY LOC), 1.250%, 6/4/2004 | | | 3,320,000 | |
| 4,180,000 | | Maryland State Economic Development Corp., Human Genome Sciences Series 1999A, (Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., Buffalo, NY LOC), 1.250%, 6/1/2004 | | | 4,180,000 | |
| 50,000,000 | | Maryland State Economic Development Corp., Series 2001A Human Genome Sciences, (Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., Buffalo, NY LOC), 1.250%, 6/1/2004 | | | 50,000,000 | |
| 3,700,000 | | Maryland State IDFA, (Kelly Springfield Tire), (Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., Buffalo, NY LOC), 1.52%, 7/5/2004 | | | 3,700,000 | |
| 4,015,000 | | Memphis, TN Center City Revenue Finance Corp., South Bluffs Project (Series1998-B), (National Bank of Commerce, Memphis, TN LOC), 1.310%, 6/3/2004 | | | 4,015,000 | |
| 8,500,000 | | Newton Racquetball Associates, (Commerce Bank NA, Cherry Hill, NJ LOC), 1.250%, 6/2/2004 | | | 8,500,000 | |
| 7,700,000 | | Oxmoor Partners LLC, (First Commercial Bank, Birmingham, AL LOC), 1.350%, 6/3/2004 | | | 7,700,000 | |
| 7,640,000 | | PVF Finance LLC, (Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., Buffalo, NY LOC), 1.250%, 6/4/2004 | | | 7,640,000 | |
| 8,500,000 | | Remington Leasing LLC, (Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., Buffalo, NY LOC), 1.250%, 6/4/2004 | | | 8,500,000 | |
| 6,000,000 | | Rt. 206, Inc., Series 2000, (Commerce Bank N.A., Cherry Hill, NJ LOC), 1.360%, 6/3/2004 | | | 6,000,000 | |
| 650,000 | | Sandridge Food Corp., (National City Bank, Ohio LOC), 1.150%, 6/3/2004 | | | 650,000 | |
| 22,500,000 | | Sea Island Co., (Columbus Bank and Trust Co., GA LOC), 1.400%, 6/3/2004 | | | 22,500,000 | |
| 55,000,000 | | Societe Generale, Paris, 1.028% - 1.040%, 6/17/2004 - 6/28/2004 | | | 54,993,271 | |
| 3,580,000 | | Sojourn Project, Series 1997, (FirstMerit Bank, N.A. LOC), 1.150%, 6/3/2004 | | | 3,580,000 | |
| 9,230,000 | | Standing Boy Properties LLC, (Columbus Bank and Trust Co., GA LOC), 1.400%, 6/3/2004 | | | 9,230,000 | |
| 1,800,000 | | Stone Creek LLC, (Columbus Bank and Trust Co., GA LOC), 1.150%, 6/3/2004 | | | 1,800,000 | |
| 4,655,000 | | Sun Valley, Inc., (SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC), 1.360%, 6/4/2004 | | | 4,655,000 | |
Principal Amount | | | | Value | |
| | | NOTES - VARIABLE--continued2 | | | | |
| | | Banking--continued | | | | |
$ | 2,735,000 | | Sussex County, DE, Rehoboth Mall Project, (Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., Buffalo, NY LOC), 1.250%, 6/4/2004 | | $ | 2,735,000 | |
| 46,200,000 | | Taxable Floating Rate Notes, Series 2002-H2, Becker, MN PCR, (Bank of New York Swap Agreement), 1.230%, 6/2/2004 | | | 46,200,000 | |
| 3,065,000 | | Thetford Threesome LLC, (Columbus Bank and Trust Co., GA LOC), 1.400%, 6/3/2004 | | | 3,065,000 | |
| 17,175,000 | | Union Development Co., (Bank of America N.A. LOC), 1.270%, 6/3/2004 | | | 17,175,000 | |
| 9,262,500 | | WCN Properties, Inc., Series 2000, (Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., Buffalo, NY LOC), 1.250%, 6/4/2004 | | | 9,262,500 | |
| 73,000,000 | | Wells Fargo & Co., 1.134% - 1.150%, 6/14/2004 - 7/2/2004 | | | 73,000,000 | |
| 3,545,000 | | Woodbury Business Forms, Inc./Carribean Business Forms, Series 1996 Taxable Revenue Bonds, (Columbus Bank and Trust Co., GA LOC), 1.600%, 6/3/2004 | | | 3,545,000 | |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | 893,544,684 | |
|
| | | Brokerage--3.0% | | | | |
| 75,000,000 | | Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 1.100% - 1.225%, 6/4/2004 - 6/11/2004 | | | 75,000,000 | |
| 57,000,000 | | Morgan Stanley, 1.100% - 1.110%, 6/4/2004 - 6/28/2004 | | | 57,000,000 | |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | 132,000,000 | |
|
| | | Finance - Automotive--0.7% | | | | |
| 30,000,000 | | GMAC Residential Holding Corp., (Guaranteed by General Motors Acceptance Corp.), 1.660%, 7/1/2004 | | | 29,958,673 | |
|
| | | Finance - Commercial--3.0% | | | | |
| 25,000,000 | | GE Capital Assurance Co., (Guaranteed by General Electric Capital Corp.), 1.285%, 8/9/2004 | | | 25,000,000 | |
| 10,000,000 | | GE Life and Annuity Assurance Co., (Guaranteed by General Electric Capital Corp.), 1.210%, 6/1/2004 | | | 10,000,000 | |
| 92,500,000 | | General Electric Capital Corp., 1.180%, 6/9/2004 - 6/17/2004 | | | 92,500,000 | |
| 3,000,000 | | South Carolina Jobs-EDA, Roller Bearing Co., Series 1994 B, (Heller Financial, Inc. LOC), 1.220%, 6/3/2004 | | | 3,000,000 | |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | 130,500,000 | |
|
| | | Finance - Retail--2.0% | | | | |
| 31,000,000 | | AFS Insurance Premium Receivables Trust, (Series 1994-A), 1.656%, 6/15/2004 | | | 31,000,000 | |
| 22,000,000 | | American General Finance Corp., 1.350%, 8/6/2004 | | | 22,008,247 | |
| 35,000,000 | | Paradigm Funding LLC, 1.050% - 1.060%, 6/21/2004 - 6/22/2004 | | | 34,999,468 | |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | 88,007,715 | |
|
Principal Amount | | | | Value | |
| | | NOTES - VARIABLE--continued2 | | | | |
| | | Finance - Securities--4.4% | | | | |
$ | 20,000,000 | | Beta Finance, Inc., (Guaranteed by Beta Finance Corp.), 1.055%, 6/4/2004 | | $ | 19,999,825 | |
| 85,000,000 | | K2 (USA) LLC, (Guaranteed by K2 Corp.), 1.045% - 1.100%, 5/31/2004 - 7/2/2004 | | | 84,999,665 | |
| 83,000,000 | | Sigma Finance, Inc., (Guaranteed by Sigma Finance Corp.), 1.050% - 1.140%, 5/31/2004 - 6/17/2004 | | | 82,996,768 | |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | 187,996,258 | |
|
| | | Government Agency--0.0% | | | | |
| 810,000 | | Clayton County, GA Housing Authority, Summerwinds Project, Series 2000 B, (Federal National Mortgage Association LOC), 1.350%, 6/3/2004 | | | 810,000 | |
|
| | | Insurance--2.0% | | | | |
| 20,000,000 | | Allstate Life Insurance Co., 1.320%, 8/2/2004 | | | 20,000,000 | |
| 33,000,000 | | Jackson National Life Insurance Co., 1.190%, 6/22/2004 | | | 33,000,000 | |
| 35,000,000 | | Monumental Life Insurance Co., 1.440%, 8/31/2004 | | | 35,000,000 | |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | 88,000,000 | |
|
| | | TOTAL NOTES - VARIABLE | | | 1,550,817,330 | |
|
| | | REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS--2.5% | | | | |
| 57,182,000 | | Interest in $1,500,000,000 repurchase agreement with Bank of America Securities LLC, 1.050%, dated 5/28/2004, to be repurchased at $57,188,671 on 6/1/2004, collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Obligations with various maturities to 10/1/2033 | | | 57,182,000 | |
| 50,000,000 | | Interest in $1,500,000,000 repurchase agreement with Countrywide Securities Corp., 1.050%, dated 5/28/2004, to be repurchased at $50,005,833 on 6/1/2004, collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Obligations with various maturities to 9/25/2043 | | | 50,000,000 | |
|
| | | TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS | | | 107,182,000 | |
|
| | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS--100.1% (AT AMORTIZED COST)3 | | | 4,340,763,461 | |
|
| | | OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET--(0.1)% | | | (5,902,115 | ) |
|
| | | TOTAL NET ASSETS--100% | | $ | 4,334,861,346 | |
|
1 Each issue shows the rate of discount at the time of purchase of discount issues, or the coupon for interest bearing issues.
2 Current rate and next reset date shows.
3 Also represents cost for federal tax purposes.
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:
EDA | - --Economic Development Authority |
IDA | - --Industrial Development Authority |
IDFA | - --Industrial Development Finance Authority |
LOC | - --Letter of Credit |
PCR | - --Pollution Control Revenue |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
May 31, 2004
Assets: | | | | | | | |
Total investments in securities, at amortized cost and value | | | | | $ | 4,340,763,461 | |
Income receivable | | | | | | 5,455,076 | |
Receivable for shares sold | | | | | | 2,762,703 | |
|
TOTAL ASSETS | | | | | | 4,348,981,240 | |
|
Liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Payable for shares redeemed | | $ | 11,288,673 | | | | |
Payable to bank | | | 557,449 | | | | |
Income distribution payable | | | 130,654 | | | | |
Payable to transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses (Note 5) | | | 750,680 | | | | |
Payable for distribution services fees (Note 5) | | | 374,759 | | | | |
Payable for shareholder services fees (Note 5) | | | 936,898 | | | | |
Accrued expenses | | | 80,781 | | | | |
|
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | | | | 14,119,894 | |
|
Net assets for 4,334,868,914 shares outstanding | | | | | $ | 4,334,861,346 | |
|
Net Assets Consist of: | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | | | | $ | 4,334,868,914 | |
Distributions in excess of net investment income | | | | | | (7,568 | ) |
|
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | | | | $ | 4,334,861,346 | |
|
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share: | | | | | | | |
$4,334,861,346 ÷ 4,334,868,914 shares outstanding | | | | | | $1.00 | |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Statement of Operations
Year Ended May 31, 2004
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | | | | | | | | | $ | 57,859,006 |
|
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment adviser fee (Note 5) | | | | | | $ | 24,167,105 | | | | |
Administrative personnel and services fee (Note 5) | | | | | | | 3,762,419 | | | | |
Custodian fees | | | | | | | 270,097 | | | | |
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses (Note 5) | | | | | | | 6,029,177 | | | | |
Directors'/Trustees' fees | | | | | | | 30,605 | | | | |
Auditing fees | | | | | | | 21,308 | | | | |
Legal fees | | | | | | | 10,351 | | | | |
Portfolio accounting fees (Note 5) | | | | | | | 159,049 | | | | |
Distribution services fee (Note 5) | | | | | | | 4,833,421 | | | | |
Shareholder services fee (Note 5) | | | | | | | 12,083,553 | | | | |
Share registration costs | | | | | | | 367,453 | | | | |
Printing and postage | | | | | | | 348,263 | | | | |
Insurance premiums | | | | | | | 36,578 | | | | |
Taxes | | | | | | | 363,163 | | | | |
Miscellaneous | | | | | | | 20,729 | | | | |
|
TOTAL EXPENSES | | | | | | | 52,503,271 | | | | |
|
Waivers (Note 5): | | | | | | | | | | | |
Waiver of investment adviser fee | | $ | (969,184 | ) | | | | | | | |
Waiver of administrative personnel and services fee | | | (100,519 | ) | | | | | | | |
Waiver of transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses | | | (445,809 | ) | | | | | | | |
|
TOTAL WAIVERS | | | | | | | (1,515,512 | ) | | | |
|
Net expenses | | | | | | | | | | | 50,987,759 |
|
Net investment income | | | | | | | | | | $ | 6,871,247 |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Year Ended May 31 | | | 2004 | | | | 2003 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 6,871,247 | | | $ | 37,378,257 | |
|
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (6,851,733 | ) | | | (37,405,339 | ) |
|
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | 9,392,114,174 | | | | 14,251,305,521 | |
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | | | 7,152,931 | | | | 37,406,696 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (10,073,395,653 | ) | | | (14,901,231,186 | ) |
|
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | (674,128,548 | ) | | | (612,518,969 | ) |
|
Change in net assets | | | (674,109,034 | ) | | | (612,546,051 | ) |
|
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 5,008,970,380 | | | | 5,621,516,431 | |
|
End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $(7,568) and $(27,082), respectively) | | $ | 4,334,861,346 | | | $ | 5,008,970,380 | |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
May 31, 2004
1. ORGANIZATION
Cash Trust 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 four portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of Prime Cash Series (the "Fund"). The financial statements of the other portfolios 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 investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income consistent with stability of principal and liquidity.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICES
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
The Fund uses the amortized cost method to value its portfolio securities in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.
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 Board of Directors (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 Distribution
Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Premium and Discount Amortization
All premiums and discounts are amortized/accreted.
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.
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.
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, there were 12,500,000,000 par value shares ($0.001 share) authorized. Capital paid-in aggregated $4,334,868,914. Transactions in capital stock were as follows:
Year Ended May 31 | | 2004 | | | 2003 | |
Shares sold | | 9,392,114,174 | | | 14,251,305,521 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | | 7,152,931 | | | 37,406,696 | |
Shares redeemed | | (10,073,395,653 | ) | | (14,901,231,186 | ) |
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NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | (674,128,548 | ) | | (612,518,969 | ) |
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4. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
The tax character of distributions as reported on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets for the years ended May 31, 2004 and 2003, was as follows:
| | 2004 | | 2003 |
Ordinary income | | $6,851,733 | | $37,405,339 |
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As of May 31, 2004, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed ordinary income | | $123,086 |
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5. INVESTMENT ADVISER FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Investment Adviser Fee
Federated Investment Management Company, the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment adviser fee equal to 0.50% 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.
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 their fee. FAS can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
Prior to November 1, 2003, Federated Services Company (FServ) provided the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FServ was 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 $250 million |
0.125% | | on the next $250 million |
0.100% | | on the next $250 million |
0.075% | | on assets in excess of $750 million |
The administrative fee received during any fiscal year was at least $125,000 per portfolio and $30,000 per each additional class of Shares.
For the year ended May 31, 2004, the fees paid to FAS and FServ were $2,070,142 and $1,591,758, respectively, after voluntary waiver, if applicable.
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 to finance activities intended to result in the sale of these shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses up to 0.35% of the average daily net assets, annually, to compensate FSC. 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.
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 average daily net assets of the Fund's 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
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 $91,042, 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. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
A substantial part of the Fund's portfolio may be comprised of obligations of banks. As a result, the Fund may be more susceptible to any economic, business, political or other developments which generally affect these entities.
7. 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.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASH TRUST SERIES, INC. AND THE SHAREHOLDERS OF PRIME CASH SERIES:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, of Prime Cash Series (the "Fund") (a portfolio of the Cash Trust Series, Inc.) as of May 31, 2004, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statement of changes in net assets for the years ended May 31, 2004 and 2003, and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period ended May 31, 2004. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to provide reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of the securities owned at May 31, 2004, by correspondence with the custodian. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of May 31, 2004, the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and its financial highlights for each of the respective stated periods in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
July 20, 2004
Board of Directors and Corporation Officers
The Board is responsible for managing the Corporation's business affairs and for exercising all the Corporation's powers except those reserved for the shareholders. The following tables give information about each Board member and the senior officers of the Fund. Where required, the tables separately list Board members who are "interested persons" of the Fund (i.e., "Interested" Board members) and those who are not (i.e., "Independent" Board members). Unless otherwise noted, the address of each person listed is Federated Investors Tower, 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. The Corporation comprises four portfolios and the Federated Fund Complex consists of 44 investment companies (comprising 136 portfolios). Unless otherwise noted, each Officer is elected annually. Unless otherwise noted, each Board member oversees all portfolios in the Federated Fund Complex; serves for an indefinite term; and also serves as a Board member of the following investment company complexes: Banknorth Funds--four portfolios; Golden Oak® Family of Funds--seven portfolios; and WesMark Funds--five portfolios. The Fund's Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about Corporation Directors and is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 1-800-341-7400.
INTERESTED DIRECTORS BACKGROUND
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years, Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s) |
John F. Donahue* Birth Date: July 28, 1924 CHAIRMAN AND DIRECTOR Began serving: May 1989 | | Principal Occupations: Chairman and Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Chairman and Director, Federated Investors, Inc.
Previous Positions: Trustee, Federated Investment Management Company and Chairman and Director, Federated Investment Counseling. |
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J. Christopher Donahue* Birth Date: April 11, 1949 PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR Began serving: May 1989 | | Principal Occupations: Principal Executive Officer and President of the Federated Fund Complex; Director or Trustee of some of the Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Federated Investors, Inc.; Chairman and Trustee, Federated Investment Management Company; Trustee, Federated Investment Counseling; Chairman and Director, Federated Global Investment Management Corp.; Chairman, Passport Research, Ltd.; Trustee, Federated Shareholder Services Company; Director, Federated Services Company.
Previous Positions: President, Federated Investment Counseling; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federated Investment Management Company, Federated Global Investment Management Corp. and Passport Research, Ltd. |
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years, Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s) |
Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D.* Birth Date: October 11, 1932 3471 Fifth Avenue Suite 1111 Pittsburgh, PA DIRECTOR Began serving: May 1989 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh; Medical Director, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Downtown; Hematologist, Oncologist and Internist, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Other Directorships Held: Member, National Board of Trustees, Leukemia Society of America.
Previous Positions: Trustee, University of Pittsburgh; Director, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. |
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* Family relationships and reasons for "interested" status: John F. Donahue is the father of J. Christopher Donahue; both are "interested" due to the positions they hold with Federated Investors, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D. is "interested" because his son-in-law is employed by the Fund's principal underwriter, Federated Securities Corp.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS BACKGROUND
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years, Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s) |
Thomas G. Bigley Birth Date: February 3, 1934 15 Old Timber Trail Pittsburgh, PA DIRECTOR Began serving: November 1994 | | Principal Occupation: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex.
Other Directorships Held: Director, Member of Executive Committee, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh; Director, University of Pittsburgh.
Previous Position: Senior Partner, Ernst & Young LLP. |
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John T. Conroy, Jr. Birth Date: June 23, 1937 Grubb & Ellis/Investment Properties Corporation 3838 North Tamiami Trail Suite 402 Naples, FL DIRECTOR Began serving: August 1991 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Chairman of the Board, Investment Properties Corporation; Partner or Trustee in private real estate ventures in Southwest Florida.
Previous Positions: President, Investment Properties Corporation; Senior Vice President, John R. Wood and Associates, Inc., Realtors; President, Naples Property Management, Inc. and Northgate Village Development Corporation. |
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years, Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s) |
Nicholas P. Constantakis Birth Date: September 3, 1939 175 Woodshire Drive Pittsburgh, PA DIRECTOR Began serving: February 1998 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex.
Other Directorships Held: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Michael Baker Corporation (engineering and energy services worldwide).
Previous Position: Partner, Andersen Worldwide SC. |
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John F. Cunningham Birth Date: March 5, 1943 353 El Brillo Way Palm Beach, FL DIRECTOR Began serving: January 1999 | | Principal Occupation: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex.
Other Directorships Held: Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cunningham & Co., Inc. (strategic business consulting); Trustee Associate, Boston College.
Previous Positions: Director, Redgate Communications and EMC Corporation (computer storage systems); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Computer Consoles, Inc.; President and Chief Operating Officer, Wang Laboratories; Director, First National Bank of Boston; Director, Apollo Computer, Inc. |
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Peter E. Madden Birth Date: March 16, 1942 One Royal Palm Way 100 Royal Palm Way Palm Beach, FL DIRECTOR Began serving: August 1991 | | Principal Occupation: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Management Consultant.
Other Directorships Held: Board of Overseers, Babson College.
Previous Positions: Representative, Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Court; President, State Street Bank and Trust Company and State Street Corporation (retired); Director, VISA USA and VISA International; Chairman and Director, Massachusetts Bankers Association; Director, Depository Trust Corporation; Director, The Boston Stock Exchange. |
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Charles F. Mansfield, Jr. Birth Date: April 10, 1945 80 South Road Westhampton Beach, NY DIRECTOR Began serving: January 1999 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Management Consultant; Executive Vice President, DVC Group, Inc. (marketing communications and technology) (prior to 9/1/00).
Previous Positions: Chief Executive Officer, PBTC International Bank; Partner, Arthur Young & Company (now Ernst & Young LLP); Chief Financial Officer of Retail Banking Sector, Chase Manhattan Bank; Senior Vice President, HSBC Bank USA (formerly, Marine Midland Bank); Vice President, Citibank; Assistant Professor of Banking and Finance, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University. |
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years, Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s) |
John E. Murray, Jr., J.D., S.J.D. Birth Date: December 20, 1932 Chancellor, Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA DIRECTOR Began serving: February 1995 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Chancellor and Law Professor, Duquesne University; Partner, Murray, Hogue and Lannis.
Other Directorships Held: Director, Michael Baker Corp. (engineering, construction, operations and technical services).
Previous Positions: President, Duquesne University; Dean and Professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh School of Law; Dean and Professor of Law, Villanova University School of Law. |
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Marjorie P. Smuts Birth Date: June 21, 1935 4905 Bayard Street Pittsburgh, PA DIRECTOR Began serving: May 1989 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Public Relations/Marketing Consultant/Conference Coordinator.
Previous Positions: National Spokesperson, Aluminum Company of America; television producer; President, Marj Palmer Assoc.; Owner, Scandia Bord. |
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John S. Walsh Birth Date: November 28, 1957 2604 William Drive Valparaiso, IN DIRECTOR Began serving: January 1999 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; President and Director, Heat Wagon, Inc. (manufacturer of construction temporary heaters); President and Director, Manufacturers Products, Inc. (distributor of portable construction heaters); President, Portable Heater Parts, a division of Manufacturers Products, Inc.
Previous Position: Vice President, Walsh & Kelly, Inc. |
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OFFICERS
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Name Birth Date Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years and Previous Position(s) |
John W. McGonigle Birth Date: October 26, 1938 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY Began serving: May 1989 | | Principal Occupations: Executive Vice President and Secretary of the Federated Fund Complex; Executive Vice President, Secretary and Director, Federated Investors, Inc. |
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Richard J. Thomas Birth Date: June 17, 1954 TREASURER Began serving: November 1998 | | Principal Occupations: Principal Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Federated Fund Complex; Senior Vice President, Federated Administrative Services. |
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Name Birth Date Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years and Previous Position(s) |
Richard B. Fisher Birth Date: May 17, 1923 VICE CHAIRMAN Began serving: August 2002 | | Principal Occupations: Vice Chairman or President of some of the Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; Vice Chairman, Federated Investors, Inc.; Chairman, Federated Securities Corp.
Previous Positions: President and Director or Trustee of some of the Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; Executive Vice President, Federated Investors, Inc. and Director and Chief Executive Officer, Federated Securities Corp. |
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Deborah A. Cunningham Birth Date: September 15, 1959 CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER Began serving: May 2004 | | Principal Occupations: Deborah A. Cunningham has been the Fund's Portfolio Manager since July 1991. Ms. Cunningham was named Chief Investment Officer of money market products in 2004. She joined Federated in 1981 and has been a Senior Portfolio Manager and a Senior Vice President of the Fund's Adviser since 1997. Ms. Cunningham is a Chartered Financial Analyst and received her M.S.B.A. in Finance from Robert Morris College. |
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Mary Jo Ochson Birth Date: September 12, 1953 VICE PRESIDENT Began serving: November 1998 | | Principal Occupations: Mary Jo Ochson was named Chief Investment Officer of tax-exempt, fixed-income products in 2004 and is a Vice President of the Corporation. She joined Federated in 1982 and has been a Senior Portfolio Manager and a Senior Vice President of the Fund's Adviser since 1996. Ms. Ochson is a Chartered Financial Analyst and received her M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh. |
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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. Although money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per Share, it is possible to lose money by investing in these funds.
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.
Federated Investors
World-Class Investment Manager
Prime Cash Series
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 147551105
Federated is a registered mark of Federated Investors, Inc. 2004 ©Federated Investors, Inc.
28566 (7/04)
Federated Investors
World-Class Investment Manager
Treasury Cash Series
A Portfolio of Cash Trust Series, Inc.
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
May 31, 2004
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
VOTING PROXIES ON FUND PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
NOT FDIC INSURED * MAY LOSE VALUE * NO BANK GUARANTEE
Financial Highlights
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
Year Ended May 31 | | 2004 | | | 2003 | | | 2002 | | | 2001 | | | 2000 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | |
Income From Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | 0.0004 | | | 0.0051 | | | 0.0159 | | | 0.0492 | | | 0.0438 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 0.0002 | | | 0.0006 | | | 0.0007 | | | -- | | | -- | |
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TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | | 0.0006 | | | 0.0057 | | | 0.0166 | | | 0.0492 | | | 0.0438 | |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | (0.0004 | ) | | (0.0051 | ) | | (0.0159 | ) | | (0.0492 | ) | | (0.0438 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investments | | (0.0002 | ) | | (0.0006 | ) | | (0.0007 | ) | | -- | | | -- | |
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TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS | | (0.0006 | ) | | (0.0057 | ) | | (0.0166 | ) | | (0.0492 | ) | | (0.0438 | ) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | | | $1.00 | |
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Total Return1 | | 0.06 | % | | 0.57 | % | | 1.67 | % | | 5.03 | % | | 4.47 | % |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Expenses | | 1.01 | % | | 1.05 | % | | 1.03 | % | | 1.04 | % | | 1.01 | % |
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Net investment income | | 0.04 | % | | 0.54 | % | | 1.63 | % | | 4.91 | % | | 4.37 | % |
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Expense waiver/reimbursement2 | | 0.09 | % | | 0.05 | % | | -- | | | 0.01 | % | | 0.04 | % |
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Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | $341,511 | | | $491,107 | | | $606,949 | | | $977,293 | | | $850,062 | |
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1 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
2 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
Principal Amount | | | | | Value |
| | | U.S. TREASURY--24.4% | | | |
| | | U.S. Treasury Bills--2.6%1 | | | |
$ | 9,000,000 | | 0.980% - 1.070%, 9/16/2004 -- 10/21/2004 | | $ | 8,968,016 |
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| | | U.S. Treasury Notes--21.8% | | | |
| 74,000,000 | | 1.625% - 5.875%, 6/30/2004 -- 4/30/2005 | | | 74,517,440 |
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| | | TOTAL U.S. TREASURY | | | 83,485,456 |
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| | | REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS--73.8% | | | |
| 60,845,000 | | Interest in $2,285,000,000 joint repurchase agreement with BNP Paribas Securities Corp., 1.000% dated 5/28/2004 to be repurchased at $60,851,761 on 6/1/2004, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations with various maturities to 4/15/2028 | | | 60,845,000 |
| 6,000,000 | 2 | Interest in $235,000,000 joint repurchase agreement with Bank of America Securities LLC, 0.940% dated 5/19/2004 to be repurchased at $6,006,423 on 6/30/2004, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations with various maturities to 11/15/2011 | | | 6,000,000 |
| 70,000,000 | | Interest in $1,000,000,000 joint repurchase agreement with Barclays Capital, Inc., 1.010% dated 5/28/2004 to be repurchased at $70,007,856 on 6/1/2004, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations with various maturities to 2/15/2014 | | | 70,000,000 |
| 20,000,000 | | Interest in $1,000,000,000 joint repurchase agreement with Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., 1.000% dated 5/28/2004 to be repurchased at $20,002,222 on 6/1/2004, collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Obligations with various maturities to 4/15/2028 | | | 20,000,000 |
| 10,000,000 | 2 | Interest in $423,000,000 joint repurchase agreement with Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., 1.050% dated 5/25/2004 to be repurchased at $10,018,958 on 7/30/2004, collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Obligation with a maturity of 2/15/2011 | | | 10,000,000 |
| 70,000,000 | | Interest in $1,200,000,000 joint repurchase agreement with Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc., 1.000% dated 5/28/2004 to be repurchased at $70,007,778 on 6/1/2004, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations with various maturities to 5/15/2021 | | | 70,000,000 |
| 15,000,000 | 2 | Interest in $750,000,000 joint repurchase agreement with UBS Securities LLC, 0.990% dated 4/5/2004 to be repurchased at $15,037,950 on 7/6/2004, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations with various maturities to 4/15/2028 | | | 15,000,000 |
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| | | TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS | | | 251,845,000 |
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| | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS--98.2% (AT AMORTIZED COST)3 | | | 335,330,456 |
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| | | OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- NET--1.8% | | | 6,180,389 |
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| | | TOTAL NET ASSETS--100% | | $ | 341,510,845 |
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1 These issues show the rate of discount at the time of purchase.
2 Although final maturity falls beyond seven days, a liquidity feature is included in each transaction to permit termination of the repurchase agreement within seven days.
3 Also represents cost for federal tax purposes.
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
Assets: | | | | | | |
Investment in repurchase agreements | | $ | 251,845,000 | | | |
Investments in securities | | | 83,485,456 | | | |
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Total investments in securities, at amortized cost and value | | | | | $ | 335,330,456 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | | | 6,000,000 |
Income receivable | | | | | | 592,541 |
Receivable for shares sold | | | | | | 30,255 |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | | | | | 341,953,252 |
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Liabilities: | | | | | | |
Payable for shares redeemed | | | 66,022 | | | |
Income distribution payable | | | 3,492 | | | |
Payable to bank | | | 225,372 | | | |
Payable for transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses (Note 5) | | | 21,062 | | | |
Payable for Directors'/Trustees' fees | | | 695 | | | |
Payable for distribution services fees (Note 5) | | | 29,134 | | | |
Payable for shareholder services fees (Note 5) | | | 50,939 | | | |
Accrued expenses | | | 45,691 | | | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | | | | 442,407 |
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Net assets for 341,504,066 shares outstanding | | | | | $ | 341,510,845 |
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Net Assets Consist of: | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | | | | $ | 341,504,066 |
Undistributed net investment income | | | | | | 6,779 |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | | | | | $ | 341,510,845 |
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Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share: | | | | | | |
$341,510,845 ÷ 341,504,066 shares outstanding | | | | | | $1.00 |
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See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Statement of Operations
Year Ended May 31, 2004
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | | | | | | | | | $ | 4,224,086 |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment adviser fee (Note 5) | | | | | | $ | 2,009,009 | | | | |
Administrative personnel and services fee (Note 5) | | | | | | | 312,293 | | | | |
Custodian fees | | | | | | | 38,709 | | | | |
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses (Note 5) | | | | | | | 279,365 | | | | |
Directors'/Trustees' fees | | | | | | | 5,434 | | | | |
Auditing fees | | | | | | | 11,711 | | | | |
Legal fees | | | | | | | 6,126 | | | | |
Portfolio accounting fees (Note 5) | | | | | | | 84,229 | | | | |
Distribution services fee (Note 5) | | | | | | | 401,802 | | | | |
Shareholder services fee (Note 5) | | | | | | | 1,004,504 | | | | |
Share registration costs | | | | | | | 209,588 | | | | |
Printing and postage | | | | | | | 25,108 | | | | |
Insurance premiums | | | | | | | 9,711 | | | | |
Taxes | | | | | | | 43,142 | | | | |
Miscellaneous | | | | | | | 21,904 | | | | |
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TOTAL EXPENSES | | | | | | | 4,462,635 | | | | |
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Waivers (Note 5): | | | | | | | | | | | |
Waiver of investment adviser fee | | $ | (204,823 | ) | | | | | | | |
Waiver of administrative personnel and services fee | | | (7,981 | ) | | | | | | | |
Waiver of transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses | | | (11,224 | ) | | | | | | | |
Waiver of shareholder services fee | | | (176,981 | ) | | | | | | | |
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TOTAL WAIVERS | | | | | | | (401,009 | ) | | | |
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Net expenses | | | | | | | | | | | 4,061,626 |
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Net investment income | | | | | | | | | | | 162,460 |
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Net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | | | | 76,808 |
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Change in net assets resulting from operations | | | | | | | | | | $ | 239,268 |
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See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Year Ended May 31 | | | 2004 | | | | 2003 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 162,460 | | | $ | 3,044,221 | |
Net realized gain on investments | | | 76,808 | | | | 312,819 | |
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CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | | 239,268 | | | | 3,357,040 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (193,321 | ) | | | (3,006,581 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investments | | | (76,808 | ) | | | (312,819 | ) |
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CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS | | | (270,129 | ) | | | (3,319,400 | ) |
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Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | 1,136,794,890 | | | | 1,920,703,731 | |
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | | | 263,420 | | | | 3,045,323 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (1,286,623,341 | ) | | | (2,039,629,084 | ) |
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CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | (149,565,031 | ) | | | (115,880,030 | ) |
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Change in net assets | | | (149,595,892 | ) | | | (115,842,390 | ) |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 491,106,737 | | | | 606,949,127 | |
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End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $6,779 and $37,640, respectively) | | $ | 341,510,845 | | | $ | 491,106,737 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements
May 31, 2004
1. ORGANIZATION
Cash Trust 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 four portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of Treasury Cash Series (the "Fund"). The financial statements of the other portfolios 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 investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income consistent with stability of principal and liquidity.
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
The Fund uses the amortized cost method to value its portfolio securities in accordance with Rule-2a-7 under the Act.
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 Board of Directors (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.
Premium and Discount Amortization
All premiums and discounts are amortized/accreted.
Federal Taxes
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the Subchapter M provision of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal tax is necessary.
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.
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, there were 12,500,000,000 par value shares ($0.001 per share) authorized. Capital paid-in aggregated $341,504,066. Transactions in capital stock were as follows:
Year Ended May 31 | | 2004 | | | 2003 | |
Shares sold | | 1,136,794,890 | | | 1,920,703,731 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | | 263,420 | | | 3,045,323 | |
Shares redeemed | | (1,286,623,341 | ) | | (2,039,629,084 | ) |
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NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | (149,565,031 | ) | | (115,880,030 | ) |
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4. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
The tax character of distributions as reported on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets during the years ended May 31, 2004 and May 31, 2003, was as follows:
| | | 2004 | | | 2003 |
Ordinary income1 | | $ | 270,129 | | $ | 3,309,876 |
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Long-term capital gain | | $ | - | | $ | 9,524 |
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1 For tax purposes, short-term capital gain distributions are considered ordinary income.
As of May 31, 2004, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed ordinary income | | $10,271 |
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5. INVESTMENT ADVISER FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Investment Adviser Fee
Federated Investment Management Company, the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment Adviser fee equal to 0.50% 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.
Administrative Fee
Federated Administrative Services (FAS), under the Administrative Services Agreement (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.
Prior to November 1, 2003, Federated Services Company (FServ) provided the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FServ was 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 $250 million |
0.125% | | on the next $250 million |
0.100% | | on the next $250 million |
0.075% | | on assets in excess of $750 million |
The administrative fee received during any fiscal year was at least $125,000 per portfolio and $30,000 per each additional class of Shares.
For the year ended May 31, 2004, the fees paid to FAS and FServ were $164,367 and $139,945, respectively, after voluntary waiver, if applicable.
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 shares to finance activities intended to result in the sale of these shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets, annually, to compensate FSC. 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.
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 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
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 $52,047, 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. 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.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASH TRUST SERIES, INC. AND THE SHAREHOLDERS OF TREASURY CASH SERIES:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, of Treasury Cash Series (the "Fund") (a portfolio of the Cash Trust Series, Inc.) as of May 31, 2004, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statement of changes in net assets for the years ended May 31, 2004 and 2003, and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period ended May 31, 2004. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to provide reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of the securities owned at May 31, 2004, by correspondence with the custodian. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of May 31, 2004, the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and its financial highlights for the respective stated periods in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
July 20, 2004
Board of Directors and Corporation Officers
The Board is responsible for managing the Corporation's business affairs and for exercising all the Corporation's powers except those reserved for the shareholders. The following tables give information about each Board member and the senior officers of the Fund. Where required, the tables separately list Board members who are "interested persons" of the Fund (i.e., "Interested" Board members) and those who are not (i.e., "Independent" Board members). Unless otherwise noted, the address of each person listed is Federated Investors Tower, 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. The Corporation comprises four portfolios and the Federated Fund Complex consists of 44 investment companies (comprising 136 portfolios). Unless otherwise noted, each Officer is elected annually. Unless otherwise noted, each Board member oversees all portfolios in the Federated Fund Complex; serves for an indefinite term; and also serves as a Board member of the following investment company complexes: Banknorth Funds--four portfolios; Golden Oak® Family of Funds--seven portfolios; and WesMark Funds--five portfolios. The Fund's Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about Corporation Directors and is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 1-800-341-7400.
INTERESTED DIRECTORS BACKGROUND
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years, Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s) |
John F. Donahue* Birth Date: July 28, 1924 CHAIRMAN AND DIRECTOR Began serving: May 1989 | | Principal Occupations: Chairman and Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Chairman and Director, Federated Investors, Inc.
Previous Positions: Trustee, Federated Investment Management Company and Chairman and Director, Federated Investment Counseling. |
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J. Christopher Donahue* Birth Date: April 11, 1949 PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR Began serving: May 1989 | | Principal Occupations: Principal Executive Officer and President of the Federated Fund Complex; Director or Trustee of some of the Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Federated Investors, Inc.; Chairman and Trustee, Federated Investment Management Company; Trustee, Federated Investment Counseling; Chairman and Director, Federated Global Investment Management Corp.; Chairman, Passport Research, Ltd.; Trustee, Federated Shareholder Services Company; Director, Federated Services Company.
Previous Positions: President, Federated Investment Counseling; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federated Investment Management Company, Federated Global Investment Management Corp. and Passport Research, Ltd. |
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years, Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s) |
Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D.* Birth Date: October 11, 1932 3471 Fifth Avenue Suite 1111 Pittsburgh, PA DIRECTOR Began serving: May 1989 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh; Medical Director, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Downtown; Hematologist, Oncologist and Internist, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Other Directorships Held: Member, National Board of Trustees, Leukemia Society of America.
Previous Positions: Trustee, University of Pittsburgh; Director, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. |
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* Family relationships and reasons for "interested" status: John F. Donahue is the father of J. Christopher Donahue; both are "interested" due to the positions they hold with Federated Investors, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D. is "interested" because his son-in-law is employed by the Fund's principal underwriter, Federated Securities Corp.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS BACKGROUND
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years, Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s) |
Thomas G. Bigley Birth Date: February 3, 1934 15 Old Timber Trail Pittsburgh, PA DIRECTOR Began serving: November 1994 | | Principal Occupation: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex.
Other Directorships Held: Director, Member of Executive Committee, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh; Director, University of Pittsburgh.
Previous Position: Senior Partner, Ernst & Young LLP. |
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John T. Conroy, Jr. Birth Date: June 23, 1937 Grubb & Ellis/Investment Properties Corporation 3838 North Tamiami Trail Suite 402 Naples, FL DIRECTOR Began serving: August 1991 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Chairman of the Board, Investment Properties Corporation; Partner or Trustee in private real estate ventures in Southwest Florida.
Previous Positions: President, Investment Properties Corporation; Senior Vice President, John R. Wood and Associates, Inc., Realtors; President, Naples Property Management, Inc. and Northgate Village Development Corporation. |
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years, Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s) |
Nicholas P. Constantakis Birth Date: September 3, 1939 175 Woodshire Drive Pittsburgh, PA DIRECTOR Began serving: February 1998 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex.
Other Directorships Held: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Michael Baker Corporation (engineering and energy services worldwide).
Previous Position: Partner, Andersen Worldwide SC. |
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John F. Cunningham Birth Date: March 5, 1943 353 El Brillo Way Palm Beach, FL DIRECTOR Began serving: January 1999 | | Principal Occupation: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex.
Other Directorships Held: Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cunningham & Co., Inc. (strategic business consulting); Trustee Associate, Boston College.
Previous Positions: Director, Redgate Communications and EMC Corporation (computer storage systems); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Computer Consoles, Inc.; President and Chief Operating Officer, Wang Laboratories; Director, First National Bank of Boston; Director, Apollo Computer, Inc. |
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Peter E. Madden Birth Date: March 16, 1942 One Royal Palm Way 100 Royal Palm Way Palm Beach, FL DIRECTOR Began serving: August 1991 | | Principal Occupation: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Management Consultant.
Other Directorships Held: Board of Overseers, Babson College.
Previous Positions: Representative, Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Court; President, State Street Bank and Trust Company and State Street Corporation (retired); Director, VISA USA and VISA International; Chairman and Director, Massachusetts Bankers Association; Director, Depository Trust Corporation; Director, The Boston Stock Exchange. |
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Charles F. Mansfield, Jr. Birth Date: April 10, 1945 80 South Road Westhampton Beach, NY DIRECTOR Began serving: January 1999 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Management Consultant; Executive Vice President, DVC Group, Inc. (marketing communications and technology) (prior to 9/1/00).
Previous Positions: Chief Executive Officer, PBTC International Bank; Partner, Arthur Young & Company (now Ernst & Young LLP); Chief Financial Officer of Retail Banking Sector, Chase Manhattan Bank; Senior Vice President, HSBC Bank USA (formerly, Marine Midland Bank); Vice President, Citibank; Assistant Professor of Banking and Finance, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University. |
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years, Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s) |
John E. Murray, Jr., J.D., S.J.D. Birth Date: December 20, 1932 Chancellor, Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA DIRECTOR Began serving: February 1995 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Chancellor and Law Professor, Duquesne University; Partner, Murray, Hogue and Lannis.
Other Directorships Held: Director, Michael Baker Corp. (engineering, construction, operations and technical services).
Previous Positions: President, Duquesne University; Dean and Professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh School of Law; Dean and Professor of Law, Villanova University School of Law. |
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Marjorie P. Smuts Birth Date: June 21, 1935 4905 Bayard Street Pittsburgh, PA DIRECTOR Began serving: May 1989 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Public Relations/Marketing Consultant/Conference Coordinator.
Previous Positions: National Spokesperson, Aluminum Company of America; television producer; President, Marj Palmer Assoc.; Owner, Scandia Bord. |
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John S. Walsh Birth Date: November 28, 1957 2604 William Drive Valparaiso, IN DIRECTOR Began serving: January 1999 | | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; President and Director, Heat Wagon, Inc. (manufacturer of construction temporary heaters); President and Director, Manufacturers Products, Inc. (distributor of portable construction heaters); President, Portable Heater Parts, a division of Manufacturers Products, Inc.
Previous Position: Vice President, Walsh & Kelly, Inc. |
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OFFICERS
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Name Birth Date Positions Held with Corporation Date Service Began | | Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years and Previous Position(s) |
John W. McGonigle Birth Date: October 26, 1938 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY Began serving: May 1989 | | Principal Occupations: Executive Vice President and Secretary of the Federated Fund Complex; Executive Vice President, Secretary and Director, Federated Investors, Inc. |
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Richard J. Thomas Birth Date: June 17, 1954 TREASURER Began serving: November 1998 | | Principal Occupations: Principal Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Federated Fund Complex; Senior Vice President, Federated Administrative Services. |
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Richard B. Fisher Birth Date: May 17, 1923 VICE CHAIRMAN Began serving: August 2002 | | Principal Occupations: Vice Chairman or President of some of the Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; Vice Chairman, Federated Investors, Inc.; Chairman, Federated Securities Corp.
Previous Positions: President and Director or Trustee of some of the Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; Executive Vice President, Federated Investors, Inc. and Director and Chief Executive Officer, Federated Securities Corp. |
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Deborah A. Cunningham Birth Date: September 15, 1959 CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER Began serving: May 2004 | | Principal Occupations: Deborah A. Cunningham has been the Fund's Portfolio Manager since July 1991. Ms. Cunningham was named Chief Investment Officer of money market products in 2004. She joined Federated in 1981 and has been a Senior Portfolio Manager and a Senior Vice President of the Fund's Adviser since 1997. Ms. Cunningham is a Chartered Financial Analyst and received her M.S.B.A. in Finance from Robert Morris College. |
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Mary Jo Ochson Birth Date: September 12, 1953 VICE PRESIDENT Began serving: November 1998 | | Principal Occupations: Mary Jo Ochson was named Chief Investment Officer of tax-exempt fixed income products in 2004 and is a Vice President of the Corporation. She joined Federated in 1982 and has been a Senior Portfolio Manager and a Senior Vice President of the Fund's Adviser since 1996. Ms. Ochson is a Chartered Financial Analyst and received her M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh. |
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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. Although money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per Share, it is possible to lose money by investing in these funds.
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.
Federated Investors
World-Class Investment Manager
Treasury Cash Series
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 147551402
Federated is a registered mark of Federated Investors, Inc. 2004 ©Federated Investors, Inc.
28567 (7/04)
Item 2. Code of Ethics
(a) As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has
adopted a code of ethics (the "Section 406 Standards for Investment
Companies - Ethical Standards for Principal Executive and Financial
Officers") that applies to the registrant's Principal Executive Officer
and Principal Financial Officer; the registrant's Principal Financial
Officer also serves as the Principal Accounting Officer.
(c) Not Applicable
(d) Not Applicable
(e) Not Applicable
(f)(3) The registrant hereby undertakes to provide any person, without
charge, upon request, a copy of the code of ethics. To request a copy of
the code of ethics, contact the registrant at 1-800-341-7400, and ask for
a copy of the Section 406 Standards for Investment Companies - Ethical
Standards for Principal Executive and Financial Officers.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert
The registrant's Board has determined that each member of the Board's Audit
Committee is an "audit committee financial expert," and that each such member is
"independent," for purposes of this Item. The Audit Committee consists of the
following Board members: Thomas G. Bigley, John T. Conroy, Jr., Nicholas P.
Constantakis and Charles F. Mansfield, Jr.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
(a) Audit Fees billed to the registrant for the two most recent fiscal
years:
Fiscal year ended 2004 - $51,904
Fiscal year ended 2003 - $50,000
(b) Audit-Related Fees billed to the registrant for the two most recent
fiscal years:
Fiscal year ended 2004 - $4,064
Fiscal year ended 2003 - $8,897
Transfer Agent Service Auditors Report
Amount requiring approval of the registrant's audit committee
pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X,
$61,414 and $16,493 respectively. Fiscal year ended 2004 -
Attestation services relating to the review of fund share
transactions and Transfer Agent Service Auditors report. Fiscal
year ended 2003 - Design of Sarbanes Oxley sec. 302 procedures.
(c) Tax Fees billed to the registrant for the two most recent fiscal
years:
Fiscal year ended 2004 - $0
Fiscal year ended 2003 - $0
Amount requiring approval of the registrant's audit committee
pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X,
$175,000 and $30,000 respectively.
Analysis regarding the realignment of advisory companies.
(d) All Other Fees billed to the registrant for the two most recent
fiscal years:
Fiscal year ended 2004 - $0
Fiscal year ended 2003 - $0
Amount requiring approval of the registrant's audit committee
pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X,
$200,732 and $38,999 respectively. Fiscal year ended 2004 -
Consultation regarding information requests by regulatory agencies,
executive compensation analysis and analysis of distribution methods
for money market funds. Fiscal year ended 2003 - Executive
compensation analysis.
(e)(1) Audit Committee Policies regarding Pre-approval of Services.
The Audit Committee is required to pre-approve audit and
non-audit services performed by the independent auditor in order to assure
that the provision of such services do not impair the auditor's
independence. Unless a type of service to be provided by the independent
auditor has received general pre-approval, it will require specific
pre-approval by the Audit Committee. Any proposed services exceeding
pre-approved cost levels will require specific pre-approval by the Audit
Committee.
Certain services have the general pre-approval of the Audit Committee. The
term of the general pre-approval is 12 months from the date of pre-approval,
unless the Audit Committee specifically provides for a different period. The
Audit Committee will annually review the services that may be provided by the
independent auditor without obtaining specific pre-approval from the Audit
Committee and may grant general pre-approval for such services. The Audit
Committee will revise the list of general pre-approved services from time to
time, based on subsequent determinations. The Audit Committee will not delegate
its responsibilities to pre-approve services performed by the independent
auditor to management.
The Audit Committee has delegated pre-approval authority to its Chairman.
The Chairman will report any pre-approval decisions to the Audit Committee at
its next scheduled meeting. The Committee will designate another member with
such pre-approval authority when the Chairman is unavailable.
AUDIT SERVICES
The annual Audit services engagement terms and fees will be subject to the
specific pre-approval of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee must approve
any changes in terms, conditions and fees resulting from changes in audit scope,
registered investment company (RIC) structure or other matters.
In addition to the annual Audit services engagement specifically approved
by the Audit Committee, the Audit Committee may grant general pre-approval for
other Audit Services, which are those services that only the independent auditor
reasonably can provide. The Audit Committee has pre-approved certain Audit
services, all other Audit services must be specifically pre-approved by the
Audit Committee.
AUDIT-RELATED SERVICES
Audit-related services are assurance and related services that are
reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Company's
financial statements or that are traditionally performed by the independent
auditor. The Audit Committee believes that the provision of Audit-related
services does not impair the independence of the auditor, and has pre-approved
certain Audit-related services, all other Audit-related services must be
specifically pre-approved by the Audit Committee.
TAX SERVICES
The Audit Committee believes that the independent auditor can provide Tax
services to the Company such as tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice
without impairing the auditor's independence. However, the Audit Committee will
not permit the retention of the independent auditor in connection with a
transaction initially recommended by the independent auditor, the purpose of
which may be tax avoidance and the tax treatment of which may not be supported
in the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations. The Audit Committee has
pre-approved certain Tax services, all Tax services involving large and complex
transactions must be specifically pre-approved by the Audit Committee.
ALL OTHER SERVICES
With respect to the provision of services other than audit, review or
attest services the pre-approval requirement is waived if:
(1) The aggregate amount of all such services provided constitutes no more than
five percent of the total amount of revenues paid by the registrant, the
registrant's adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily
portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another
investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under
common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services
to the registrant to its accountant during the fiscal year in which the
services are provided;
(2) Such services were not recognized by the registrant, the registrant's
adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio
management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment
adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common
control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the
registrant at the time of the engagement to be non-audit services; and
(3) Such services are promptly brought to the attention of the Audit Committee
of the issuer and approved prior to the completion of the audit by the
Audit Committee or by one or more members of the Audit Committee who are
members of the board of directors to whom authority to grant such approvals
has been delegated by the Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee may grant general pre-approval to those permissible
non-audit services classified as All Other services that it believes are routine
and recurring services, and would not impair the independence of the auditor.
The SEC's rules and relevant guidance should be consulted to determine the
precise definitions of prohibited non-audit services and the applicability of
exceptions to certain of the prohibitions.
PRE-APPROVAL FEE LEVELS
Pre-approval fee levels for all services to be provided by the independent
auditor will be established annually by the Audit Committee. Any proposed
services exceeding these levels will require specific pre-approval by the Audit
Committee.
PROCEDURES
Requests or applications to provide services that require specific approval
by the Audit Committee will be submitted to the Audit Committee by both the
independent auditor and the Principal Accounting Officer and/or Internal
Auditor, and must include a joint statement as to whether, in their view, the
request or application is consistent with the SEC's rules on auditor
independence.
(e)(2) Percentage of services identified in items 4(b) through 4(d)
that were approved by the registrants audit committee pursuant to
paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X:
4(b)
Fiscal year ended 2004 - 0%
Fiscal year ended 2003 - 0%
Percentage of services provided to the registrants investment
adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under
common control with the investment adviser that provides
ongoing services to the registrant that were approved by the
registrants audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C)
of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, 0% and 0% respectively.
4(c)
Fiscal year ended 2004 - 0%
Fiscal year ended 2003 - 0%
Percentage of services provided to the registrants investment
adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under
common control with the investment adviser that provides
ongoing services to the registrant that were approved by the
registrants audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C)
of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, 0% and 0% respectively.
4(d)
Fiscal year ended 2004 - 0%
Fiscal year ended 2003 - 0%
Percentage of services provided to the registrants investment
adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under
common control with the investment adviser that provides
ongoing services to the registrant that were approved by the
registrants audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C)
of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, 0% and 0% respectively.
(f) NA
(g) Non-Audit Fees billed to the registrant, the registrant's investment
adviser, and certain entities controlling, controlled by or under
common control with the investment adviser:
Fiscal year ended 2004 - $461,860
Fiscal year ended 2003 - $105,289
(h) The registrant's Audit Committee has considered that the provision
of non-audit services that were rendered to the registrant's adviser
(not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio
management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another
investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or
under common control with the investment adviser that provides
ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved
pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is
compatible with maintaining the principal accountant's
independence.
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 Cash Trust 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