UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
Investment Company Act file number | 811-6108 |
Investors Municipal Cash Fund
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
222 South Riverside Plaza
Chicago, IL 60606
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (212) 454-7190
Paul Schubert
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
Date of fiscal year end: | 03/31 |
Date of reporting period: | 03/31/06 |
ITEM 1. REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS
ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS
Investors
Municipal
Cash Fund
March 31, 2006
Tax-Exempt New York
Money Market Fund
Investors Pennsylvania
Municipal Cash Fund
Investors Florida
Municipal Cash Fund
Investors New Jersey
Municipal Cash Fund
Investors Michigan
Municipal Cash Fund
Dear Shareholder: |
Thank you for investing with Investors Municipal Cash Fund. To provide you with an update of holdings and financial highlights, on the following pages you'll find the fund's shareholder report for the 12-month period ended March 31, 2006. The fund series includes:
Tax-Exempt New York Money Market Fund
Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund
Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund
Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund
Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund
Briefly, for the fund's most recent fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, the fund's portfolios achieved their stated objectives of providing maximum current income while maintaining stability of capital.
Economic and Portfolio Review
During the 12 months ended March 31, 2006, the US economy showed its resiliency, despite devastating hurricanes in the southern United States and continual increases in energy prices. Monthly job growth was the most important economic indicator for the money markets as the year began, but the market's focus gradually shifted to a careful watch for signs of increasing inflation.
Over the period, the US Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) continued its policy of increasing short-term interest rates in an attempt to undo the easing of monetary policy that occurred up until June 2004. The Fed raised the federal funds rate — the overnight rate charged by banks when they borrow money from each other, which guides other interest rates — to 4.75% in eight quarter-percentage-point increments over the 12-month period.
Despite the increases in the fed funds rate, longer-term yields remained low for most of the period, creating a relatively flat yield curve.1
1 The yield curve is a graph with a left to right line that shows how high or low yields are, from the shortest to the longest maturities. Typically the line rises from left to right as investors who are willing to tie up their money for a longer period of time are rewarded with higher yields.
Fund Results
As of March 31, 2006
Performance is historical and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.
An investment in a money market fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. 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 them.
Fund | 7-Day Current Yield* | Equivalent Taxable Yield** |
Tax-Exempt New York Money Market Fund | 2.13% | 3.55% |
Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund | 2.22% | 3.52% |
Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund | 2.18% | 3.35% |
Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund | 2.18% | 3.68% |
Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund | 2.35% | 3.76% |
Yields are historical, will fluctuate and do not guarantee future performance. The 7-day current yield refers to the income paid by the portfolios over a 7-day period expressed as an annual percentage rate.
Please call for the most current yield information.
* Performance reflects a partial fee waiver which improved results during this period. Otherwise, the 7-day current average yields of Tax-Exempt New York Money Market Fund, Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund, Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund, Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund and Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund would have been 2.08%, .90%, 2.06%, 1.74% and 1.01%, respectively, as of March 31, 2006.
** The equivalent taxable yield allows you to compare each fund with the performance of taxable money market funds. The New York Fund equivalent taxable yield is based upon the fund's yield and an approximate combined Federal and State of New York income tax rate of 40.01%. The Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Michigan Funds equivalent taxable yields are based upon the funds' yields and an approximate combined Federal and State marginal income tax rate of 37.00%, 40.83% and 37.54%, respectively. The Florida Fund equivalent taxable yield is based upon the fund's yield and 35.00% Federal income tax rate. Income may be subject to local taxes and for some investors, the alternative minimum tax.
Throughout 2005 and early 2006, the Fed repeated its statements that additional rate increases might be needed going forward to keep the risks to economic growth and price stability in balance. At the same time, there is a sense within the market that 2006 will be a year of transition, that the Fed will probably discontinue its rate increases this year and that investors will be looking to see how well Bernanke can fine-tune the economy by utilizing the Fed's control over short-term rates.
As tax-free money market rates gradually rose during the period, the Bond Buyer One-Year Note Index began the funds' fiscal year (as of April 1, 2005) at 2.63%, and closed the 12-month period (on March 31, 2006) at 3.52%.2
During the 12-month period, we continued to focus on the highest-quality investments while seeking competitive yields across the municipal investment spectrum. We also maintained a cautious stance by targeting an average maturity similar to our peers. Most years, during "tax season," tax-free money fund investors withdraw substantial amounts of money from the market to pay their tax bills. Last year, tax-related selling pressure extended for a longer period than usual as we saw substantial tax payment withdrawals in April and May of 2005. (In contrast, tax-related selling of municipal money market securities was comparatively restrained through the first quarter of 2006.) As a result of these sales, floating-rate issuers were forced to raise their rates to attract new investors.
Our strategy during the first two months of the funds' most recent fiscal year was to increase the portfolio's floating-rate position to take advantage of the increase in rates. Up until year-end 2005, this strategy worked well for the funds, but at the close of the year our overweight position in floating-rate securities detracted slightly from returns.3 The interest rate of floating-rate securities adjusts periodically based on indices such as the Bond Market Association Index of Variable Rate Demand Notes.4 Because the interest rates of these instruments adjust as market conditions change, they provide flexibility in an uncertain interest rate environment.
Going forward, we will continue to apply a careful approach to investing on behalf of the fund and to seek competitive tax-free yield for our shareholders.
Sincerely,
Sonelius Kendrick-Smith
Portfolio Manager, Deutsche Asset Management
A group of investment professionals is responsible for the day-to-day management of each fund. These professionals have a broad range of experience managing money market funds.
2 The Bond Buyer One-Year Note Index consists of 10 one-year municipal note issues. All note issues are rated MIG 1 by Moody's. The Index is issued by the Bond Buyer and updated weekly.
3 "Overweight" means the fund holds a higher weighting in a given sector or security than the benchmark. "Underweight" means the fund holds a lower weighting.
4 The Bond Market Association Index of Variable Rate Demand Notes is a weekly high-grade market index consisting of seven-day, tax-exempt, variable-rate demand notes produced by Municipal Market Data Group. Actual issues are selected from Municipal Market Data's database of more than 10,000 active issues.
The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio manager only through the end of the period stated above. The manager's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions and should not be construed as a recommendation.
DWS Scudder is part of Deutsche Asset Management, which is the marketing name in the US for the asset management activities of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, Deutsche Asset Management, Inc., Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. and DWS Trust Company.
NOT FDIC/NCUA INSURED NO BANK GUARANTEE MAY LOSE VALUE NOT A DEPOSIT NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
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As an investor, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in each Fund and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. In the most recent six-month period, each Fund limited these expenses; had they not done so, expenses would have been higher. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended March 31, 2006.
The tables illustrate each Fund's expenses in two ways:
Actual Fund Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Fund using the Fund's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Fund Return. This helps you to compare your Fund's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Fund's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical fund return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
* Expenses are equal to each Fund's annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios |
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Tax-Exempt New York Money Market Fund | .98% |
Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund | .97% |
Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund | .99% |
Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund | .98% |
Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund | .84% |
For more information, please refer to the Funds' prospectus.
Portfolio Summary |
Tax-Exempt New York Money Market Fund
Asset Allocation | 3/31/06 | 3/31/05 |
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Municipal Investments |
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Municipal Variable Rate Demand Notes | 77% | 97% |
Municipal Bonds and Notes | 23% | 3% |
| 100% | 100% |
Weighted Average Maturity | 3/31/06 | 3/31/05 |
Tax-Exempt New York Money Market Fund | 22 days | 7 days |
State Specific Retail New York Money Fund Average* | 21 days | 23 days |
Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund
Asset Allocation | 3/31/06 | 3/31/05 |
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Municipal Investments |
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Municipal Variable Rate Demand Notes | 96% | 100% |
Municipal Bonds and Notes | 4% | — |
| 100% | 100% |
Weighted Average Maturity | 3/31/06 | 3/31/05 |
Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund | 9 days | 18 days |
State Specific Retail Pennsylvania Money Fund Average* | 19 days | 22 days |
Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund
Asset Allocation | 3/31/06 | 3/31/05 |
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Municipal Investments |
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Municipal Variable Rate Demand Notes | 80% | 100% |
Municipal Bonds and Notes | 20% | — |
| 100% | 100% |
Weighted Average Maturity | 3/31/06 | 3/31/05 |
Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund | 17 days | 11 days |
State Specific Retail Florida Money Fund Average* | 25 days | 22 days |
Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund
Asset Allocation | 3/31/06 | 3/31/05 |
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Municipal Investments |
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Municipal Variable Rate Demand Notes | 81% | 88% |
Municipal Bonds and Notes | 19% | 12% |
| 100% | 100% |
Weighted Average Maturity | 3/31/06 | 3/31/05 |
Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund | 16 days | 5 days |
State Specific Retail New Jersey Money Fund Average* | 31 days | 27 days |
Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund
Asset Allocation | 3/31/06 | 3/31/05 |
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Municipal Investments |
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Municipal Variable Rate Demand Notes | 90% | 96% |
Municipal Bonds and Notes | 10% | 4% |
| 100% | 100% |
Weighted Average Maturity | 3/31/06 | 3/31/05 |
Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund | 16 days | 8 days |
State Specific Retail Michigan Money Fund Average* | 18 days | 22 days |
* The Funds are compared to their respective iMoneyNet category: State Specific Retail Money Fund Average consists of only retail state tax-free and municipal money funds. Portfolio holdings of tax-free funds include Rated and Unrated Demand Notes, Rated and Unrated General Market Notes, Commercial Paper, Put Bonds — 6 months and less, Put Bonds — over 6 months, AMT Paper, and Other Tax-Free holdings. The category consists of all funds in the National Tax-Free Retail and State Specific Retail categories.
Asset allocation is subject to change. For more complete details about the Funds' holdings, see pages 9-20. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Fund as of month end will be posted to www.dws-scudder.com on or after the last day of the following month. In addition, the Fund's top ten holdings and other information about the Fund is posted on www.dws-scudder.com as of the calendar quarter-end on or after the 15th day following quarter-end.
Portfolio of Investments as of March 31, 2006 |
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Tax-Exempt New York Money Market Fund | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
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Municipal Investments 99.3% | ||
New York 98.3% | ||
Albany, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Davies Office Refurbishing, AMT, 3.21%*, 2/1/2017, HSBC Bank USA NA (a) | 390,000 | 390,000 |
Erie County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facility Revenue, Suburban Adult Services, 3.25%*, 6/1/2022, KeyBank NA (a) | 450,000 | 450,000 |
Hempstead, NY, Industrial Development Agency Revenue, Series F5J, REG D, AMT, 144A, 3.29%*, 10/1/2043 | 1,300,000 | 1,300,000 |
Hempstead, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Trigen-Nassua Energy, AMT, 3.21%*, 9/15/2015, Societe Generale (a) | 1,300,000 | 1,300,000 |
Islip, NY, Union Free School District 002, Tax Anticipation Notes, 3.5%, 6/29/2006 | 1,750,000 | 1,753,323 |
Nassau, NY, Health Care Corp. Revenue, Series 2004-C1, 3.13%*, 8/1/2029 (b) | 100,000 | 100,000 |
New York, Jay Street Development Corp., Counties Facility Lease Revenue, Series A-3, 3.15%*, 5/1/2022, Depfa Bank PLC (a) | 500,000 | 500,000 |
New York, Metropolitan Transportation Authority Revenue: |
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Series 848-D, 144A, 3.19%*, 11/15/2021 (b) | 299,000 | 299,000 |
Series 1040, 144A, 3.2%*, 11/15/2020 (b) | 200,000 | 200,000 |
Series B-16, 144A, 3.2%*, 11/15/2027 | 1,700,000 | 1,700,000 |
3.47%, 6/8/2006 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
New York, State Dormitory Authority Revenue: |
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Series A-09, 144A, 2.78%*, 5/15/2031 (b) | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
Series 1997, 3.1%, 4/6/2006 | 1,685,000 | 1,685,000 |
Series B09, 144A, 3.2%*, 3/15/2023 (b) | 350,000 | 350,000 |
Series 1191, 144A, 3.21%*, 5/15/2013 (b) | 800,000 | 800,000 |
New York, State Dormitory Authority Revenue, Mental Health Services, Series D-2A, 3.16%*, 2/15/2031 (b) | 450,000 | 450,000 |
New York, State Dormitory Authority Revenue, Non-State Supported Debt, North Shore, Long Island Jewish, Series A, 3.15%*, 11/1/2034, Citibank NA (a) | 150,000 | 150,000 |
New York, State Dormitory Authority Revenue, Solar Eclipse Funding Trust, Series 2006-0029, 144A, 3.17%*, 2/15/2012 (b) | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
New York, State General Obligation, Series B, 2.9%*, 3/15/2030, Dexia Credit Local FRNC (a) | 390,000 | 390,000 |
New York, State Housing Finance Agency Revenue, Series E-39, AMT, 3.21%*, 11/15/2031 | 2,200,000 | 2,200,000 |
New York, State Housing Finance Agency Revenue, 521 West 42nd St. Apartments, Series A, AMT, 3.2%*, 11/1/2034, KeyBank NA (a) | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
New York, State Housing Finance Agency Revenue, Historic Front Street, Series A, 3.16%*, 11/1/2036, Bank of New York (a) | 400,000 | 400,000 |
New York, State Housing Finance Agency Revenue, Multi-Family Housing, Series A, AMT, 3.2%*, 11/1/2028 (b) | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
New York, State Housing Finance Agency, Service Contract Revenue, Series D, 3.15%*, 3/15/2026, State Street Bank & Trust Co. (a) | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
New York, State Power Authority: |
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3.13%, 5/4/2006 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
3.24%, 4/4/2006 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
3.35%*, 3/1/2016 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
New York, State Thruway Authority, Personal Income Tax Revenue, Series PT-3027, 144A, 3.2%*, 3/15/2025 (b) | 1,315,000 | 1,315,000 |
New York, Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series R-6500, 144A, 3.21%*, 6/1/2021 (b) | 400,000 | 400,000 |
New York, Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Revenue, Series B-2, 3.16%*, 1/1/2032 | 1,200,000 | 1,200,000 |
New York, Tsasc, Inc., SeriesR-513CE, 144A, 3.21%*, 6/1/2034 | 2,570,000 | 2,570,000 |
New York City, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facility Revenue, Allen Stevenson School, 3.2%*, 12/1/2034, Allied Irish Bank PLC (a) | 1,100,000 | 1,100,000 |
New York City, NY, Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water & Sewer System Revenue, Series PT-2114, 144A, 3.02%*, 12/15/2011 | 140,000 | 140,000 |
New York City, NY, Transitional Finance Authority Revenue, NYC Recovery, Series 3F, 3.18%*, 11/1/2022 | 150,000 | 150,000 |
New York, NY, General Obligation, Series A-3, 3.15%*, 8/1/2031, BNP Paribas (a) | 1,200,000 | 1,200,000 |
Niagara County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facility Revenue, NYSARC, Inc. Opportunities Unlimited, Series A, 3.25%*, 9/1/2021, KeyBank NA (a) | 690,000 | 690,000 |
Oneida Indian Nation, NY, Revenue Bond, 3.15%*, 10/1/2032, Bank of America NA (a) | 1,470,000 | 1,470,000 |
Onondaga County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facility Revenue, YMCA of Greater Syracuse, Series A, 3.25%*, 11/1/2025, HSBC Bank PLC (a) | 300,000 | 300,000 |
Otsego County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facility Revenue, Noonan Community Service Corp. Project, Series A, 3.21%*, 3/1/2025, Wilber National Bank (a) | 790,000 | 790,000 |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Series B, 3.2%, 5/2/2006 | 1,500,000 | 1,500,000 |
Sachem, NY, Holbrook Central School District, Tax Anticipation Notes, 3.75%, 6/22/2006 | 1,500,000 | 1,503,512 |
Schoharie County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facility Revenue, Bassett Hospital Project, Series A, 3.25%*, 2/1/2021, KeyBank NA (a) | 335,000 | 335,000 |
Yates County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facility Revenue, Series B, 3.2%*, 9/1/2015, KeyBank NA (a) | 640,000 | 640,000 |
40,720,835 | ||
Puerto Rico 1.0% | ||
Puerto Rico, Industrial Tourist Educational, Medical & Environmental Central Facilities, Bristol-Myers Squibb Project, AMT, 3.21%*, 12/1/2030 | 400,000 | 400,000 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
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Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $41,120,835)+ | 99.3 | 41,120,835 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | 0.7 | 289,239 |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 41,410,074 |
* Variable rate demand notes are securities whose interest rates are reset periodically at market levels. These securities are often payable on demand and are shown at their current rates as of March 31, 2006.
+ The cost for federal income tax purposes was $41,120,835.
(a) Security incorporates a letter of credit from a major bank.
(b) Bond is insured by one of these companies:
Insurance Coverage | As a % of Total Investment Portfolio |
Ambac Assurance Corp. | 10.7 |
Financial Guaranty Insurance Company | 2.1 |
Financial Security Assurance | 3.4 |
Municipal Bond Investors Assurance | 3.0 |
144A: Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers.
AMT: Subject to alternative minimum tax.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Portfolio of Investments as of March 31, 2006 |
Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
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Municipal Investments 99.7% | ||
Pennsylvania 71.3% | ||
Allegheny County, PA, Hospital Development Authority Revenue, Health Care Dialysis Clinic, 3.18%*, 12/1/2019, Bank of America NA (a) | 300,000 | 300,000 |
Allegheny County, PA, Hospital Development Authority Revenue, UPMC Senior Living Corp., 3.17%*, 7/15/2028 | 375,000 | 375,000 |
Allegheny County, PA, Port Authority, Grant Anticipation Notes, 4.0%, 6/30/2006, PNC Bank NA (a) | 270,000 | 270,446 |
Allentown, PA, Area Hospital Authority Revenue, Sacred Heart Hospital, Series B, 3.21%*, 7/1/2023, Wachovia Bank NA (a) | 100,000 | 100,000 |
Chester County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Revenue, Bentley Graphic, Inc. Project, AMT, 3.38%*, 12/1/2020, First Tennessee Bank (a) | 600,000 | 600,000 |
Dallastown, PA, State General Obligation, Area School District, 3.19%*, 2/1/2018 (b) | 205,000 | 205,000 |
Dauphin County, PA, General Authority Revenue, Education & Health Loan Program, 3.22%*, 11/1/2017 (b) | 280,000 | 280,000 |
Delaware River, PA, Port Authority of Pennsylvania & New Jersey Revenue, Series B-04, 144A, 3.19%*, 1/1/2026 (b) | 50,000 | 50,000 |
Delaware Valley, PA, Regional Finance Authority, Local Government Revenue, 3.18%*, 8/1/2016, National Australia Bank (a) | 210,000 | 210,000 |
Erie County, PA, Industrial Development, Snap-Tite, Inc. Project, AMT, 3.35%*, 2/1/2018, National City Bank (a) | 315,000 | 315,000 |
Latrobe, PA, Industrial Development Authority Revenue, Greensburg Diocese, 3.2%*, 6/1/2033, Allied Irish Bank PLC (a) | 275,000 | 275,000 |
Lehigh County, PA, Industrial Development Authority, Pollution Control Revenue, Allegheny Electric Cooperative, 3.25%*, 10/1/2014, Rabobank Nederland (a) | 115,000 | 115,000 |
Lehigh County, PA, Industrial Development Authority, Pollution Control Revenue, Allegheny Electric Corp., 3.25%*, 6/1/2014, Rabobank Nederland (a) | 130,000 | 130,000 |
Manheim Township, PA, General Obligation, School District, 3.19%*, 6/1/2016 (b) | 170,000 | 170,000 |
Pennsylvania, Economic Development Financing Authority, Exempt Facilities Revenue, Amtrak Project, Series B, AMT, 3.25%*, 11/1/2041, Morgan Guaranty Trust (a) | 60,000 | 60,000 |
Pennsylvania, Economic Development Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue, Series MT-047, AMT, 144A, 3.24%*, 11/1/2021 | 295,000 | 295,000 |
Pennsylvania, State General Obligation, Series A15, 144A, 3.21%*, 1/1/2017 (b) | 345,000 | 345,000 |
Pennsylvania, State Higher Educational Assistance Agency, Student Loan Revenue, Series A, AMT, 3.27%*, 3/1/2027 (b) | 400,000 | 400,000 |
Pennsylvania, State Higher Educational Facilities Authority Hospital Revenue, Series MT-042, 144A, 3.23%*, 11/1/2024 | 140,000 | 140,000 |
Pennsylvania, State Higher Educational Facilities Authority Revenue, Carnegie Mellon University, Series A, 3.15%*, 11/1/2025 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
Pennsylvania, State Public School Building Authority Revenue, Series A42, 144A, 2.85%*, 6/1/2028 (b) | 100,000 | 100,000 |
Philadelphia, PA, Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority Revenue, Children's Hospital Project, Series B, 3.14%*, 7/1/2025 | 300,000 | 300,000 |
Red Lion, PA, General Obligation, Area School District, 3.17%*, 5/1/2024 (b) | 350,000 | 350,000 |
Somerset County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Revenue, Welding & Steel, AMT, 3.3%*, 3/2/2015, National City Bank of PA (a) | 50,000 | 50,000 |
5,485,446 | ||
Alaska 2.6% | ||
ABN AMRO, Munitops Certificates Trust, Alaska Trust Certificate, 144A, Series 2006-9, 3.22%*, 10/1/2014 (b) | 200,000 | 200,000 |
Kentucky 5.2% | ||
Jeffersontown, KY, Lease Program Revenue, Kentucky League of Cities Funding Trust, 3.25%*, 3/1/2030, US Bank NA (a) | 400,000 | 400,000 |
Michigan 0.5% | ||
Jackson County, MI, Economic Development Corp. Revenue, Spring Arbor College Project, 3.25%*, 12/1/2020, Comerica Bank (a) | 40,000 | 40,000 |
New Jersey 1.0% | ||
New Jersey, Economic Development Authority, Special Facility Revenue, Port Newark Container LLC, AMT, 3.21%*, 7/1/2030, Citibank NA (a) | 75,000 | 75,000 |
Puerto Rico 15.2% | ||
ABN AMRO, Munitops Certificates Trust, Series 2000-17, 144A, 3.17%*, 10/1/2008 | 600,000 | 600,000 |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, General Obligation, Series 813-D, 144A, 3.18%*, 7/1/2020 (b) | 100,000 | 100,000 |
Puerto Rico, Industrial Tourist Educational, Medical & Environmental Central Facilities, Bristol-Myers Squibb Project, AMT, 3.21%*, 12/1/2030 | 465,000 | 465,000 |
1,165,000 | ||
Tennessee 2.6% | ||
Tennessee, Tennergy Corp. Gas Revenue, Stars Certificates, Series 2006-001, 144A, 3.22%*, 5/1/2016 | 200,000 | 200,000 |
Virginia 1.3% | ||
Henrico County, VA, Economic Development Authority, Industrial Development Revenue, Colonial Mechanical Corp., AMT, 3.23%*, 8/1/2020, Wachovia Bank NA (a) | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
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Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $7,665,446)+ | 99.7 | 7,665,446 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | 0.3 | 25,732 |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 7,691,178 |
* Variable rate demand notes are securities whose interest rates are reset periodically at market levels. These securities are often payable on demand and are shown at their current rate as of March 31, 2006.
+ Cost for federal income tax purposes was $7,665,446.
(a) Security incorporates a letter of credit from a major bank.
(b) Bond is insured by one of these companies:
Insurance Coverage | As a % of Total Investment Portfolio |
Ambac Assurance Corp. | 8.9 |
Financial Guaranty Insurance Company | 3.2 |
Financial Security Assurance | 8.1 |
Municipal Bond Investors Assurance | 8.4 |
144A: Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers.
AMT: Subject to alternative minimum tax.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Portfolio of Investments as of March 31, 2006 |
Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
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Municipal Investments 99.6% | ||
Florida 85.7% | ||
Brevard County, FL, Health Care Facilities Authority Revenue, Health First, Inc. Project, 3.18%*, 8/1/2014, SunTrust Bank (a) | 100,000 | 100,000 |
Broward County, FL, Housing Finance Authority, Multi-Family Housing Revenue, Series PT-703, 144A, 3.19%* | 2,975,000 | 2,975,000 |
Collier County, FL, Health Facilities, 3.15%, 4/5/2006 | 500,000 | 500,000 |
Dade County, FL, Industrial Development Authority Revenue, Spectrum Programs, Inc. Project, 3.23%*, 10/1/2016, Bank of America NA (a) | 250,000 | 250,000 |
Florida, Capital Trust Agency Revenue, Aero Miami FX Project-Air Cargo, AMT, 3.26%*, 8/1/2034, Bank One NA (a) | 1,600,000 | 1,600,000 |
Florida, Housing Finance Corp., Multi-Family Revenue, Victoria Park, Series J-1, 3.17%*, 10/15/2032 | 600,000 | 600,000 |
Florida, Ocean Highway & Port Authority Revenue, AMT, 3.29%*, 12/1/2020, Wachovia Bank NA (a) | 1,780,000 | 1,780,000 |
Florida, State Board of Public Education, Series I, 5.0%, 6/1/2006 | 750,000 | 752,637 |
Florida, State Board of Public Education, Capital Outlay 2002, Series E, 3.0%, 6/1/2006 | 1,200,000 | 1,200,783 |
Florida, State Division Board Finance Department, General Services Revenue, Department of Environmental & Preservation 2000, Series A, 6.0%, 7/1/2006 (b) | 800,000 | 806,114 |
Florida, Transportation/Tolls Revenue, Turnpike Authority, Series R-4041, 144A, 3.21%*, 7/1/2020 (b) | 500,000 | 500,000 |
Highlands County, FL, Health Facilities Authority Revenue, Adventist Health System: Series A, 3.22%*, 11/15/2032, SunTrust Bank (a) | 525,000 | 525,000 |
Series B, 3.19%*, 11/15/2009, SunTrust Bank (a) | 1,600,000 | 1,600,000 |
Jacksonville, FL, Electric Authority Revenue, Series 200-F, 3.35%, 6/19/2006 | 1,200,000 | 1,200,000 |
Jacksonville, FL, Housing Finance Authority, Multi-Family Revenue,St Augustine Airports, 3.19%*, 7/15/2033 | 1,300,000 | 1,300,000 |
Jacksonville, FL, Industial Development Revenue, Airport Hotel Project, 3.15%*, 7/1/2013, Northern Trust Co. (a) | 800,000 | 800,000 |
Lee County, FL, Airport Revenue, AMT, Series 811-X, 144A, 3.24%*, 10/1/2029 (b) | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
Miami-Dade County, FL, General Obligation: |
|
|
3.15%, 4/5/2006 | 2,028,000 | 2,028,000 |
Series R-387, 144A, 3.43%*, 7/1/2028 (b) | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
Miami-Dade County, FL, Industrial Development Authority Revenue, Palmer Trinity Private College Project, 3.24%*, 9/1/2035, KeyBank NA (a) | 2,900,000 | 2,900,000 |
Miami-Dade County, FL, School Board Certificates of Participation, Series C, 5.0%, 8/1/2006 (b) | 1,750,000 | 1,759,653 |
Orange County, FL, Housing Finance Authority, Multi-Family Revenue, Falcon Trace Apartments Project, Series D, AMT, 3.2%* | 400,000 | 400,000 |
Orange County, FL, Housing Finance Authority, Multi-Family Revenue, Smokewood/Sun, Series A, 3.19%*, 12/1/2022 | 850,000 | 850,000 |
Palm Beach County, FL, Health Facilities Authority Revenue, Bethesda Healthcare System Project, 3.18%*, 12/1/2031, SunTrust Bank (a) | 1,090,000 | 1,090,000 |
Pasco County, FL, School Board Certificates of Participation, 3.17%*, 8/1/2026 (b) | 1,400,000 | 1,400,000 |
Pinellas County, FL, Health Facilities Authority Revenue, Hospital Loan Program, 3.18%*, 12/1/2015 (b) | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
Sarasota County, FL, Health Facility Authority Revenue, Bay Village Project, 3.23%*, 12/1/2023, Bank One America NA (a) | 800,000 | 800,000 |
Seminole County, FL, Industrial Development Authority Revenue, Masters Academy Project, 3.19%*, 11/1/2034, Allied Irish Bank PLC (a) | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 |
34,717,187 | ||
Alaska 1.2% | ||
ABN AMRO, Munitops Certificates Trust, Alaska Trust Certificate, 144A, Series 2006-9, 3.22%*, 10/1/2014 (b) | 500,000 | 500,000 |
Indiana 2.5% | ||
Portage, IN, Economic Development Revenue, Breckenridge Apartments Project, AMT, 3.24%*, 5/1/2025, LaSalle National Bank (a) | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
Kentucky 0.2% | ||
Shelby County, KY, Lease Revenue, Series A, 3.18%*, 9/1/2034, US Bank NA (a) | 100,000 | 100,000 |
Michigan 1.0% | ||
Michigan, State Hospital Finance Authority Revenue, Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, Series B, 3.19%*, 3/1/2014, Comerica Bank (a) | 400,000 | 400,000 |
Pennsylvania 0.9% | ||
Dallastown, PA, Area School District, 3.19%*, 2/1/2018 (b) | 350,000 | 350,000 |
Puerto Rico 3.2% | ||
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Highway & Transportation Authority Revenue, Macon Trust, Series R, 144A, 3.18%*, 7/1/2035 (b) | 500,000 | 500,000 |
Puerto Rico, Industrial Tourist, Educational, Medical & Environmental Central Facilities, Bristol-Myers Squibb Project, AMT, 3.21%*, 12/1/2030 | 775,000 | 775,000 |
1,275,000 | ||
Tennessee 3.2% | ||
Tennessee, Tennergy Corp. Gas Revenue, Stars Certificates, Series 2006-001, 144A, 3.22%*, 5/1/2016 | 1,300,000 | 1,300,000 |
Texas 1.7% | ||
McAllen, TX, Independent School District, Municipal Securities Trust Receipts, Series A, 144A, 3.21%*, 2/15/2030 | 705,000 | 705,000 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
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Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $40,347,187)+ | 99.6 | 40,347,187 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | 0.4 | 159,564 |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 40,506,751 |
* Variable rate demand notes are securities whose interest rates are reset periodically at market levels. These securities are often payable on demand and are shown at their current rate as of March 31, 2006.
+ The cost for federal income tax purposes was $40,347,187.
(a) Security incorporates a letter of credit from a major bank.
(b) Bond is insured by one of these companies:
Insurance Coverage | As a % of Total Investment Portfolio |
Ambac Assurance Corp. | 7.2 |
Financial Guaranty Insurance Company | 3.3 |
Financial Security Assurance | 5.0 |
Municipal Bond Investors Assurance | 8.8 |
144A: Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers.
AMT: Subject to alternative minimum tax.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Portfolio of Investments as of March 31, 2006 |
Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
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Municipal Investments 95.0% | ||
New Jersey 68.7% | ||
Burlington County, NJ, Anticipation Notes, Series C, 3.75%, 7/13/2006 | 750,000 | 750,908 |
Middlesex County, NJ, General Obligation, Series B, 4.125%, 6/15/2006 | 180,000 | 180,481 |
New Jersey, Economic Development Authority Revenue: |
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3.2%, 5/3/2006 | 680,000 | 680,000 |
Series R-331, 144A, 3.2%*, 12/15/2015 (b) | 550,000 | 550,000 |
New Jersey, Economic Development Authority Revenue, First Mortgage, Lions Gate Project, Series C, 3.17%*, 1/1/2020, Citizens Bank of PA (a) | 1,045,000 | 1,045,000 |
New Jersey, Economic Development Authority Revenue, Foreign Trade Zone Project, 3.2%*, 12/1/2007, Bank of New York (a) | 680,000 | 680,000 |
New Jersey, Economic Development Authority Revenue, Macon Trust, Series B, 144A, 3.2%*, 9/1/2025 (b) | 665,000 | 665,000 |
New Jersey, Economic Development Authority Revenue, Morris Museum Project, 3.17%*, 2/1/2031, JPMorgan Chase Bank (a) | 800,000 | 800,000 |
New Jersey, Economic Development Authority, Special Facility Revenue, Port Newark Container LLC, AMT, 3.21%*, 7/1/2030, Citibank NA (a) | 950,000 | 950,000 |
New Jersey, Economic Development Authority, Thermal Energy Facilities Revenue, Thermal Energy Ltd., AMT, 3.21%*, 12/1/2031, Bank One NA (a) | 300,000 | 300,000 |
New Jersey, Environmental Infrastructure Trust, Encap Golf Holdings LLC Project, AMT, 3.2%*, 11/1/2025, Wachovia Bank NA (a) | 1,200,000 | 1,200,000 |
New Jersey, Health Care Facilities, Financing Authority Revenue, Series A-3, 3.13%*, 7/1/2035, Fleet National Bank (a) | 100,000 | 100,000 |
New Jersey, State Tax & Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series A, 4.0%, 6/23/2006 | 600,000 | 601,612 |
New Jersey, State Transportation Corp. Certificates, Series PA-785, 144A, 3.2%*, 9/15/2015 (b) | 420,000 | 420,000 |
New Jersey, State Transportation Trust Fund Authority: |
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Series PA-802, 144A, 3.2%*,12/15/2009 (b) | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
Series PT-2488, 144A, 3.2%*, 12/15/2017 (b) | 305,000 | 305,000 |
Series PT-2494, 144A, 3.2%*, 12/15/2023 (b) | 350,000 | 350,000 |
New Jersey, State Turnpike Authority Revenue, Series A10, 144A, 3.2%*, 1/1/2016 (b) | 300,000 | 300,000 |
Salem County, NJ, Improvement Authority Revenue, Friends Home Woodstown, Inc., 3.16%*, 4/1/2034, Fleet National Bank (a) | 660,000 | 660,000 |
11,538,001 | ||
Illinois 1.3% | ||
Carol Stream, IL, Industrial Project Revenue, MAAC Machinery Co. Project, AMT, 3.3%*, 4/1/2024, Northern Trust Company (a) | 220,000 | 220,000 |
Michigan 0.5% | ||
Sterling Heights, MI, Economic Development Corp., Limited Obligation Revenue, Kunath Enterprises LLC Project, AMT, 3.5%*, 2/1/2016, JPMorgan Chase Bank (a) | 80,000 | 80,000 |
Nebraska 2.8% | ||
Nebraska, Investment Finance Authority, Single Family Housing Revenue, AMT, Series E, 3.25%*, 9/1/2034 | 470,000 | 470,000 |
New Mexico 1.2% | ||
Albuquerque, NM, Airport Facilities Revenue, Series A, 3.28%*, 7/1/2020 (b) | 200,000 | 200,000 |
New York 5.2% | ||
Oneida Indian Nation, NY, Revenue Bond, 3.15%*, 10/1/2032, Bank of America NA (a) | 135,000 | 135,000 |
Port Authority New York and New Jersey: |
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Series A, 3.17%, 5/4/2006 | 500,000 | 500,000 |
Series B, 3.23%, 5/2/2006 | 240,000 | 240,000 |
875,000 | ||
Ohio 1.4% | ||
Lorain, OH, Port Authority Revenue, Port Development, Spitzer Project, AMT, 3.5%*, 12/1/2019, National City Bank (a) | 230,000 | 230,000 |
Pennsylvania 1.2% | ||
Erie County, PA, Industrial Development, Snap-Tite, Inc. Project, AMT, 3.35%*, 2/1/2018, National City Bank (a) | 100,000 | 100,000 |
Philadelphia, PA, Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority Revenue, Children's Hospital Project, Series B, 3.14%*, 7/1/2025 | 100,000 | 100,000 |
200,000 | ||
Puerto Rico 11.5% | ||
ABN AMRO, Munitops Certificates Trust, Series 2000-17, 144A, 3.17%*, 10/1/2008 | 750,000 | 750,000 |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, General Obligation, Series 813-D, 144A, 3.18%*, 7/1/2020 (b) | 200,000 | 200,000 |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Highway & Transportation Authority Revenue, Macon Trust, Series R, 144A, 3.18%*, 7/1/2035 (b) | 300,000 | 300,000 |
Puerto Rico, Industrial Tourist Educational, Medical & Environmental Central Facilities, Bristol-Myers Squibb Project, AMT, 3.21%*, 12/1/2030 | 680,000 | 680,000 |
1,930,000 | ||
Washington 1.2% | ||
Washington, State Housing Finance Commission, Multi-Family Revenue, Cedar Ridge Retirement, Series A, AMT, 3.26%*, 10/1/2041, Wells Fargo Bank NA (a) | 200,000 | 200,000 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
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| |
Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $15,943,001)+ | 95.0 | 15,943,001 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | 5.0 | 840,324 |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 16,783,325 |
* Variable rate demand notes are securities whose interest rates are reset periodically at market levels. These securities are often payable on demand and are shown at their current rate as of March 31, 2006.
+ Cost for federal income tax purposes was $15,943,001.
(a) Security incorporates a letter of credit from a major bank.
(b) Bond is insured by one of these companies:
Insurance Coverage | As a % of Total Investment Portfolio |
Ambac Assurance Corp. | 8.0 |
Financial Guaranty Insurance Company | 3.5 |
Financial Security Assurance, Inc. | 10.4 |
Municipal Bond Investors Assurance | 5.0 |
144A: Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers.
AMT: Subject to alternative minimum tax.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Portfolio of Investments as of March 31, 2006 |
Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
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| |
Municipal Investments 99.4% | ||
Michigan 80.4% | ||
ABN AMRO, Munitops Certificates Trust, Series 2003-3, 144A, 3.2%*, 1/1/2011 (a) | 140,000 | 140,000 |
Comstock Park, MI, Public Schools, Series R-2178, 144A, 3.21%*, 5/1/2025 (a) | 500,000 | 500,000 |
Detroit, MI, City School District, Series PT-1844, 144A, 3.2%*, 5/1/2011 (a) | 80,000 | 80,000 |
Detroit, MI, Sewer Disposal Revenue, Series E, 3.0%*, 7/1/2031 (a) | 225,000 | 225,000 |
Detroit, MI, Water Supply Systems, Series B-24, 144A, 3.21%*, 7/1/2026 (a) | 100,000 | 100,000 |
Fremont, MI, Hospital Finance Authority, 3.21%*, 6/1/2020, Old Kent Bank (b) | 40,000 | 40,000 |
Garden City, MI, Hospital Revenue, Series A, 3.2%*, 9/1/2026, First of America Bank (b) | 285,000 | 285,000 |
Georgetown Township, MI, Economic Development Corp., Limited Obligation Revenue, Sunset Manor, Inc. Project, 3.17%*, 11/1/2019, LaSalle Bank NA (b) | 300,000 | 300,000 |
Jackson County, MI, Economic Development Corp. Revenue, Spring Arbor College Project, 3.25%*, 12/1/2020, Comerica Bank (b) | 170,000 | 170,000 |
Michigan, Higher Education Facilities Authority Revenue, Limited Obligation, Spring Arbor University, 3.23%*, 11/1/2030, Comerica Bank (b) | 160,000 | 160,000 |
Michigan, Municipal Bond Authority Revenue, Series B-2, 4.0%, 8/18/2006, JPMorgan Chase Bank (b) | 285,000 | 285,385 |
Michigan, Municipal Securities Trust Certificates, Series 9054, 144A, 3.23%*, 4/20/2011 | 380,000 | 380,000 |
Michigan, Oakland University Revenue, 3.2%*, 3/1/2031 (a) | 250,000 | 250,000 |
Michigan, State Hospital Finance Authority Revenue, Covenamt Retirement, Series A, 3.17%*, 12/1/2029, LaSalle Bank NA (b) | 30,000 | 30,000 |
Michigan, State Housing Development Authority, Series A, AMT, 3.28%*, 6/1/2020 (a) | 100,000 | 100,000 |
Michigan, State Housing Development Authority, Multi-Family Revenue, River Place Apartments, AMT, 3.21%*, 6/1/2018, Bank of New York (b) | 330,000 | 330,000 |
Michigan, State Strategic Fund, Limited Obligation Revenue, Continental Aluminum Project, AMT, 3.34%*, 10/1/2015, Comerica Bank (b) | 200,000 | 200,000 |
Michigan, State Strategic Fund, Limited Obligation Revenue, Lapeer Technologies LLC, AMT, 3.5%*, 2/1/2020, JPMorgan Chase Bank (b) | 160,000 | 160,000 |
Michigan, State Strategic Fund, Limited Obligation Revenue, Merchants LLC Project, AMT, 3.3%*, 3/1/2030, National City Bank (b) | 175,000 | 175,000 |
Michigan, University of Michigan Hospital Revenue: |
|
|
3.17%, 4/12/2006 | 300,000 | 300,000 |
Series A-2, 3.14%*, 12/1/2024 | 200,000 | 200,000 |
Oakland County, MI, Economic Development Corp., Limited Obligation Revenue, Acme Manufacturing Co. Project, AMT, 3.34%*, 11/1/2023, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (b) | 75,000 | 75,000 |
Oakland County, MI, Economic Development Corp., Limited Obligation Revenue, Rochester College Project, 3.28%*, 8/1/2021, Bank One Michigan (b) | 100,000 | 100,000 |
Sterling Heights, MI, Economic Development Corp., Limited Obligation Revenue, Kunath Enterprises LLC Project, AMT, 3.5%*, 2/1/2016, JPMorgan Chase Bank (b) | 200,000 | 200,000 |
4,785,385 | ||
Deleware 1.7% | ||
Delaware, University of Delaware Revenue, Series B, 3.12%*,11/1/2034 | 100,000 | 100,000 |
North Carolina 3.3% | ||
Moore County, NC, Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Finance Authority Revenue, Klaussner Industries Project, AMT, 3.28%*, 5/1/2010, Wachovia Bank NA (b) | 200,000 | 200,000 |
Puerto Rico 3.0% | ||
Puerto Rico, Industrial Tourist Educational, Medical & Environmental Central Facilities, Bristol-Myers Squibb Project, AMT, 3.21%*, 12/1/2030 | 180,000 | 180,000 |
Tennessee 3.4% | ||
Tennessee, Tennergy Corp. Gas Revenue, Stars Certificates, Series 2006-001, 144A, 3.22%*, 5/1/2016 | 200,000 | 200,000 |
Utah 4.2% | ||
Murray City, UT, Hospital Revenue, IHC Health Services, Inc., Series D, 3.18%*, 5/15/2036 | 150,000 | 150,000 |
Utah, State Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series E-1, AMT, 3.25%*, 7/1/2031 | 100,000 | 100,000 |
250,000 | ||
Washington 3.4% | ||
Washington, Port Seattle Revenue, AMT, 3.22%*, 9/1/2035, Fortis Bank (b) | 100,000 | 100,000 |
Washington, State Housing Finance Commission, Multi-Family Revenue, Cedar Ridge Retirement, Series A, AMT, 3.26%*, 10/1/2041, Wells Fargo Bank NA (b) | 100,000 | 100,000 |
200,000 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
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| |
Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $5,915,385)+ | 99.4 | 5,915,385 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | 0.6 | 34,741 |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 5,950,126 |
* Variable rate demand notes are securities whose interest rates are reset periodically at market levels. These securities are often payable on demand and are shown at their current rate as of March 31, 2006.
+ The cost for federal income tax purposes was $5,915,385.
(a) Security incorporates a letter of credit from a major bank.
(b) Bond is insured by one of these companies:
Insurance Coverage | As a % of Total Investment Portfolio |
Financial Guaranty Insurance Company | 9.4 |
Financial Security Assurance | 8.5 |
Municipal Bond Investors Assurance | 5.7 |
144A: Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers.
AMT: Subject to alternative minimum tax.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Statements |
Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of March 31, 2006 | |||||
Assets | New York | Pennsylvania | Florida | New Jersey | Michigan |
Investments in securities, at amortized cost | $ 41,120,835 | $ 7,665,446 | $ 40,347,187 | $ 15,943,001 | $ 5,915,385 |
Cash | 77,805 | 2,689 | 35,196 | 20,359 | 28,401 |
Receivable for investments sold | — | 10,000 | — | 732,000 | — |
Interest receivable | 256,770 | 41,598 | 181,700 | 110,041 | 37,528 |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | 6,876 | — | 1,027 | 11,435 | — |
Due from Advisor | — | — | — | 1,845 | 3,587 |
Other assets | 6,930 | 6,694 | 5,841 | 5,342 | 4,739 |
Total assets | 41,469,216 | 7,726,427 | 40,570,951 | 16,824,023 | 5,989,640 |
Liabilities | |||||
Dividends payable | 2,410 | 470 | 2,422 | 1,002 | 385 |
Accrued management fee | 8,028 | — | 7,971 | — | — |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 48,704 | 34,779 | 53,807 | 39,696 | 39,129 |
Total liabilities | 59,142 | 35,249 | 64,200 | 40,698 | 39,514 |
Net assets, at value | 41,410,074 | 7,691,178 | 40,506,751 | 16,783,325 | 5,950,126 |
Net Assets | |||||
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income | 12,027 | 560 | 2,954 | 504 | 191 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | (5,099) | (29) | — | — | — |
Paid-in capital | 41,403,146 | 7,690,647 | 40,503,797 | 16,782,821 | 5,949,935 |
Net assets, at value | $ 41,410,074 | $ 7,691,178 | $ 40,506,751 | $ 16,783,325 | $ 5,950,126 |
Shares outstanding | 41,403,035 | 7,690,714 | 40,504,278 | 16,784,581 | 5,950,031 |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share (net asset value ÷ outstanding shares of beneficial interest, no par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statements of Operations for the year ended March 31, 2006 | |||||
Investment Income | New York | Pennsylvania | Florida | New Jersey | Michigan |
Income: Interest | $ 995,298 | $ 138,871 | $ 718,221 | $ 337,330 | $ 131,679 |
Expenses: Management fee | 79,962 | 10,684 | 55,214 | 26,714 | 10,309 |
Services to shareholders | 33,008 | 2,563 | 20,869 | 11,654 | 5,019 |
Custodian fees | 7,230 | 5,205 | 7,767 | 6,455 | 5,495 |
Distribution service fees | 181,731 | 24,283 | 125,487 | 60,716 | 16,401 |
Auditing | 32,642 | 34,643 | 33,932 | 33,773 | 33,605 |
Legal | 12,021 | 21,954 | 22,725 | 19,367 | 17,519 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 10,977 | 7,221 | 11,251 | 11,497 | 6,218 |
Reports to shareholders | 13,210 | 5,742 | 7,188 | 6,625 | 5,226 |
Registration fees | 18,250 | 16,761 | 15,395 | 18,529 | 15,413 |
Other | 6,077 | 1,993 | 3,496 | 2,911 | 2,094 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 395,108 | 131,049 | 303,324 | 198,241 | 117,299 |
Expense reductions | (34,874) | (83,987) | (55,293) | (78,837) | (74,559) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 360,234 | 47,062 | 248,031 | 119,404 | 42,740 |
Net investment income | 635,064 | 91,809 | 470,190 | 217,926 | 88,939 |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | 6,512 | 69 | 2,744 | 602 | 98 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 641,576 | $ 91,878 | $ 472,934 | $ 218,528 | $ 89,037 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets |
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| New York | Pennsylvania | Florida | |||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Years Ended | Years Ended | Years Ended | |||
2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | |
Operations: Net investment income | $ 635,064 | $ 78,109 | $ 91,809 | $ 26,279 | $ 470,190 | $ 57,641 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 6,512 | (11,381) | 69 | (1,245) | 2,744 | (2,140) |
Net increase from payments by affiliates | — | — | — | 1,707 | — | 2,140 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 641,576 | 66,728 | 91,878 | 26,741 | 472,934 | 57,641 |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | (635,064) | (82,066) | (92,334) | (26,358) | (470,190) | (57,303) |
Fund share transactions: Proceeds from shares sold | 165,279,634 | 123,269,303 | 28,895,837 | 39,333,558 | 143,482,464 | 82,736,276 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 632,907 | 69,875 | 91,999 | 24,040 | 468,059 | 49,945 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (134,696,056) | (160,378,666) | (25,210,098) | (46,869,851) | (111,804,845) | (102,532,138) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | 31,216,485 | (37,039,488) | 3,777,738 | (7,512,253) | 32,145,678 | (19,745,917) |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | 31,222,997 | (37,054,826) | 3,777,282 | (7,511,870) | 32,148,422 | (19,745,579) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 10,187,077 | 47,241,903 | 3,913,896 | 11,425,766 | 8,358,329 | 28,103,908 |
Net assets at end of period | 41,410,074 | $ 10,187,077 | 7,691,178 | $ 3,913,896 | 40,506,751 | $ 8,358,329 |
Undistributed net investment income | $ 12,027 | $ 12,026 | $ 560 | $ 525 | $ 2,954 | $ 272 |
Other Information |
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Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 10,186,550 | 47,226,038 | 3,912,976 | 11,425,229 | 8,358,600 | 28,104,517 |
Shares sold | 165,279,634 | 123,269,303 | 28,895,837 | 39,333,558 | 143,482,464 | 82,736,276 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 632,907 | 69,875 | 91,999 | 24,040 | 468,059 | 49,945 |
Shares redeemed | (134,696,056) | (160,378,666) | (25,210,098) | (46,869,851) | (111,804,845) | (102,532,138) |
Net increase (decrease) in Fund shares | 31,216,485 | (37,039,488) | 3,777,738 | (7,512,253) | 32,145,678 | (19,745,917) |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 41,403,035 | 10,186,550 | 7,690,714 | 3,912,976 | 40,504,278 | 8,358,600 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets |
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| New Jersey | Michigan | ||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Years Ended | Years Ended | ||
| 2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 |
Operations: Net investment income | $ 217,926 | $ 42,166 | $ 88,939 | $ 23,481 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 602 | (7,890) | 98 | — |
Net increase from payments by affiliates | — | 7,890 | — | — |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 218,528 | 42,166 | 89,037 | 23,481 |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | (217,927) | (43,852) | (88,939) | (26,752) |
Fund share transactions: Proceeds from shares sold | 51,604,676 | 98,128,246 | 14,446,301 | 35,636,190 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 217,087 | 38,629 | 88,735 | 26,538 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (39,905,707) | (112,826,923) | (13,719,620) | (33,717,956) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | 11,916,056 | (14,660,048) | 815,416 | 1,944,772 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | 11,916,657 | (14,661,734) | 815,514 | 1,941,501 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 4,866,668 | 19,528,402 | 5,134,612 | 3,193,111 |
Net assets at end of period | $ 16,783,325 | $ 4,866,668 | $ 5,950,126 | $ 5,134,612 |
Undistributed net investment income | $ 504 | $ 258 | $ 191 | $ 99 |
Other Information |
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Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 4,868,525 | 19,528,573 | 5,134,615 | 3,189,843 |
Shares sold | 51,604,676 | 98,128,246 | 14,446,301 | 35,636,190 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 217,087 | 38,629 | 88,735 | 26,538 |
Shares redeemed | (39,905,707) | (112,826,923) | (13,719,620) | (33,717,956) |
Net increase (decrease) in Fund shares | 11,916,056 | (14,660,048) | 815,416 | 1,944,772 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 16,784,581 | 4,868,525 | 5,950,031 | 5,134,615 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights |
Tax-Exempt New York Money Market Fund
Years Ended March 31, | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
Selected Per Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 |
Net investment income | .018 | .004 | .002 | .004 | .01 |
Less distributions from net investment income | (.018) | (.004) | (.002) | (.004) | (.01) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 |
Total Return (%)a | 1.77 | .42 | .17 | .42 | 1.24 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 41 | 10 | 47 | 49 | 164 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | 1.09 | 1.19 | .89 | .95 | 1.04 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | .99 | 1.00 | .86 | .95 | .94 |
Ratio of net investment income (%) | 1.75 | .25c | .17 | .41 | 1.23 |
Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund
Years Ended March 31, | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
Selected Per Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 |
Net investment income | .018 | .005 | .001 | .004 | .01 |
Less distributions from net investment income | (.018) | (.005) | (.001) | (.004) | (.01) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 |
Total Return (%)a | 1.84 | .45b | .11 | .39 | 1.33 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 8 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 29 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | 2.70 | 1.91 | 1.80 | 1.28 | 1.09 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | .97 | .99 | .95 | 1.00 | .95 |
Ratio of net investment income (%) | 1.89 | .27c | .10 | .44 | 1.27 |
a Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
b Total return for the year ended March 31, 2005 includes the effect of a voluntary capital contribution from the Advisor (see Note 6). Without this contribution the total return would have been lower.
c Due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions for this class in relation to the operating results of the Fund, the amount shown does not correspond to the total return during the year.
Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund
Years Ended March 31, | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
Selected Per Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 |
Net investment income | .018 | .005 | .001 | .004 | .01 |
Less distributions from net investment income | (.018) | (.005) | (.001) | (.004) | (.01) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 |
Total Return (%)a | 1.80 | .47b | .11 | .37 | 1.36 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 41 | 8 | 28 | 20 | 57 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | 1.21 | 1.36 | 1.35 | 1.11 | 1.08 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | .99 | 1.00 | .95 | .99 | .95 |
Ratio of net investment income (%) | 1.87 | .33c | .11 | .40 | 1.34 |
Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund
Years Ended March 31, | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
Selected Per Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 |
Net investment income | .018 | .004 | .001 | .003 | .01 |
Less distributions from net investment income | (.018) | (.004) | (.001) | (.003) | (.01) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 |
Total Return (%)a | 1.77 | .39b | .09 | .30 | 1.12 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 17 | 5 | 20 | 30 | 70 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | 1.63 | 1.45 | 1.21 | 1.13 | 1.00 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | .98 | 1.00 | .92 | .99 | .95 |
Ratio of net investment income (%) | 1.79 | .25c | .09 | .30 | 1.15 |
a Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
b Total return for the year ended March 31, 2005 includes the effect of a voluntary capital contribution from the Advisor (see Note 6). Without this contribution the total return would have been lower.
c Due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions for this class in relation to the operating results of the Fund, the amount shown does not correspond to the total return during the year.
Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund
Years Ended March 31, | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
Selected Per Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 |
Net investment income | .019 | .007 | .002 | .006 | .01 |
Less distributions from net investment income | (.019) | (.007) | (.002) | (.006) | (.01) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 |
Total Return (%)a | 1.91 | .67 | .23 | .56 | 1.50 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 37 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | 2.50 | 2.92 | 2.23 | 1.01 | .91 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | .91 | .94 | .85 | .83 | .75 |
Ratio of net investment income (%) | 1.90 | .60 | .30 | .62 | 1.44 |
a Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
Notes to Financial Statements |
1. Significant Accounting Policies
Investors Municipal Cash Fund (the "Trust") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end, management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Trust offers five series of shares — Tax-Exempt New York Money Market Fund, Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund, Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund, Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund and Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund (the "Funds").
The Funds' financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which require the use of management estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The policies described below are followed consistently by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements.
Security Valuation. Portfolio securities are valued utilizing the amortized cost method permitted in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act and certain conditions therein. Under this method, which does not take into account unrealized capital gains or losses on securities, an instrument is initially valued at its cost and thereafter assumes a constant accretion/ amortization to maturity of any discount or premium.
Federal Income Taxes. Each Fund's policy is to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, which are applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute all of its tax-exempt income to its shareholders. Accordingly, the Funds paid no federal income taxes and no federal income tax provision was required.
At March 31, 2006, the following Funds have utilized and had an approximate net tax basis capital loss carryforward which may be applied against any realized net taxable capital gains of each succeeding year until fully utilized or until the respective expiration dates, whichever occurs first:
| Capital loss Carryforward ($) | Expiration | Capital loss Carryforward utilized($) |
Tax-Exempt New York Money Market Fund | 5,100 | 3/31/2013 | 6,500 |
Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund | — | — | 60 |
Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund | — | — | 360 |
Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund | — | — | 10 |
In addition, from November 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006, Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund incurred approximately $29 net realized capital losses. As permitted by tax regulations, the Fund intends to elect to defer these losses and treat them as arising in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007.
Distribution of Income. Net investment income of each Fund is declared as a daily dividend and is distributed to shareholders monthly.
Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to paid in capital. Temporary book and tax basis differences will reverse in a subsequent period. There were no significant book-to-tax differences for the Funds.
At March 31, 2006, the Funds' components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a tax-basis were as follows:
Tax-Exempt New York Money Market Fund | |
Undistributed tax-exempt income | $ 24,593 |
Capital loss carryforwards | $ (5,100) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | $ — |
Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund | |
Undistributed tax-exempt income | $ 4,611 |
Capital loss carryforwards | $ — |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | $ — |
Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund |
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Undistributed tax-exempt income | $ 10,383 |
Capital loss carryforwards | $ — |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | $ — |
Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund | |
Undistributed tax-exempt income | $ 4,634 |
Capital loss carryforwards | $ — |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | $ — |
Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund | |
Undistributed tax-exempt income | $ 3,665 |
Capital loss carryforwards | $ — |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | $ — |
In addition, the tax character of distributions paid to shareholders by the Funds is summarized as follows:
| Years Ended March 31 | ||
| 2006 Distributions from Tax-Exempt Income | 2005 Distributions from Tax-Exempt Income | 2005 Distributions from Taxable Income |
Tax-Exempt New York Money Market Fund | $ 635,064 | $ 65,601 | $ 16,465 |
Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund | $ 92,334 | $ 26,358 | $ — |
Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund | $ 470,190 | $ 57,303 | $ — |
Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund | $ 217,927 | $ 43,852 | $ — |
Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund | $ 88,939 | $ 26,752 | $ — |
Expenses. Expenses of the Trust arising in connection with a specific Fund are allocated to that Fund. Other Trust expenses which cannot be directly attributed to a Fund are apportioned among the Funds in the Trust based on net assets.
Contingencies. In the normal course of business, the Funds may enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Funds' maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet been made. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.
Other. Investment transactions are accounted for on trade date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are recorded on an identified cost basis. All discounts and premiums are accreted/amortized for both tax and financial reporting purposes.
2. Related Parties
Management Agreement. Under the Management Agreement with Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. ("DeIM" or the "Advisor"), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG, the Advisor directs the investments of the Funds in accordance with their investment objectives, policies and restrictions. The Advisor determines the securities, instruments and other contracts relating to investments to be purchased, sold or entered into by the Funds. In addition to portfolio management services, the Advisor provides certain administrative services in accordance with the Management Agreement. The Funds pay a monthly investment management fee of 1/12 of the annual rate of 0.22% of the first $500,000,000 of the combined average daily net assets, 0.20% of the next $500,000,000 of such net assets, 0.175% of the next $1,000,000,000 of such net assets, 0.16% of the next $1,000,000,000 of such net assets and 0.15% of such net assets in excess of $3,000,000,000, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly. Accordingly, for the year ended March 31, 2006, the fees pursuant to the Management Agreement were equivalent to an annual effective rate of each Fund's average daily net assets as follows:
Fund | Total Aggregated ($) | Waived ($) | Annual Effective Rate (%) |
Tax-Exempt New York Money Market Fund | 79,962 | — | .22 |
Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund | 10,684 | 10,684 | .00 |
Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund | 55,214 | — | .22 |
Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund | 26,714 | 5,145 | .18 |
Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund | 10,309 | 10,309 | .00 |
For the period April 1, 2005 to September 30, 2005, the Advisor and certain of its subsidiaries had voluntarily maintained the annualized expenses of the Funds as follows:
Fund | Expense Limit* |
Tax-Exempt New York Money Market Fund | 1.00% |
Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund | 1.00% |
Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund | 1.00% |
Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund | 1.00% |
Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund | 1.00% |
* Certain expenses, such as reorganization, taxes, brokerage, interest expense and extraordinary expenses are excluded from the expense limitation.
Effective October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006, the Advisor has contractatully agreed to limit its fees and reimburse expenses of the Funds to the extent necessary to maintain the annual expenses at as follows:
Fund | Expense Limit* |
Tax-Exempt New York Money Market Fund | 1.00% |
Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund | 1.00% |
Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund | 1.00% |
Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund | 1.00% |
Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund | .886% |
* Certain expenses, such as reorganization, taxes, brokerage, interest expense and extraordinary expenses are excluded from the expense limitation.
Under this arrangement, the Advisor also reimbursed Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund and Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund $43,231 and $40,867, respectively, for certain expenses for the year ended March 31, 2006.
Service Provider Fees. DWS Scudder Investments Service Company ("DWS-SISC"), an affiliate of the Advisor, is the transfer agent, dividend-paying agent and shareholder service agent of the Trust. Pursuant to a sub-transfer agency agreement between DWS-SISC and DST Systems, Inc. ("DST"), DWS-SISC has delegated certain transfer agent and dividend paying agent functions to DST. DWS-SISC compensates DST out of the shareholder servicing fee it receives from the Funds.
For the year ended March 31, 2006, DWS-SISC received shareholder servicing fees as follows:
Fund | Total Aggregated | Waived ($) |
Tax-Exempt New York Money Market Fund | 34,046 | 30,807 |
Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund | 4,248 | 4,248 |
Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund | 21,622 | 21,622 |
Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund | 10,918 | 10,918 |
Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund | 5,511 | 5,511 |
Distribution Service Agreement. Each Fund has a shareholder services and distribution agreement with DWS Scudder Distributors, Inc. ("DWS-SDI"). For its services as primary distributor, each Fund pays DWS-SDI an annual fee of 0.50% of average daily net assets, except for Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund which pays an annual fee of 0.35% of average daily net assets, pursuant to separate Rule 12b-1 plans for each Fund. The amount charged to each Fund by DWS-SDI, for the year ended March 31, 2006, was as follows:
Fund | Total Aggregated ($) | Waived ($) | Unpaid at March 31, 2006 ($) | Annual Effective |
Tax-Exempt New York Money Market Fund | 181,731 | — | 12,507 | .50 |
Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund | 24,283 | 24,283 | — | .00 |
Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund | 125,487 | 30,316 | 19,467 | .38 |
Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund | 60,716 | 60,716 | — | .00 |
Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund | 16,401 | 16,401 | — | .00 |
DWS-SDI has related service agreements with various firms to provide cash management and other services for Fund shareholders.
Typesetting and Filing Service Fees. Under an agreement with DeIM, DeIM is compensated for providing typesetting and certain regulatory filing services to the Funds. For the year ended March 31, 2006, the amount charged to the Funds by DeIM included in reports to shareholders were as follows:
Fund | Total Aggregated ($) | Unpaid at March 31, 2006 ($) |
Tax-Exempt New York Money Market Fund | 3,540 | 1,080 |
Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund | 3,540 | 1,080 |
Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund | 3,540 | 1,080 |
Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund | 3,540 | 1,080 |
Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund | 3,540 | 1,080 |
Trustees' Fees and Expenses. The Trust pays each Trustee not affiliated with the Advisor retainer fees plus specified amounts for attended board and committee meetings.
3. Expense Reductions
For the year ended March 31, 2006, the Advisor agreed to reimburse each Fund a portion of the fee savings expected to be realized by the Advisor related to the outsourcing by the Advisor of certain administrative services to an unaffiliated service provider as follows:
Fund | Amount ($) |
Tax-Exempt New York Money Market Fund | 3,976 |
Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund | 1,504 |
Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund | 2,955 |
Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund | 2,030 |
Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund | 1,434 |
In addition, each Fund has entered into arrangements with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of each Fund's expenses. During the year ended March 31, 2006, the Funds' custodian fees were reduced as follows:
Fund | Amount ($) |
Tax-Exempt New York Money Market Fund | 91 |
Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund | 37 |
Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund | 400 |
Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund | 28 |
Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund | 37 |
4. Line of Credit
The Funds and several other affiliated funds (the "Participants") share in a $1.1 billion revolving credit facility administered by J.P. Morgan Chase Bank for temporary or emergency purposes, including the meeting of redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely disposition of securities. The Participants are charged an annual commitment fee which is allocated, pro rata based on net assets, among each of the Participants. Interest is calculated at the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5 percent. The Funds may borrow up to a maximum of 33 percent of their net assets under the agreement.
5. Regulatory Matters and Litigation
Market Timing Related Regulatory and Litigation Matters. Since at least July 2003, federal, state and industry regulators have been conducting ongoing inquiries and investigations ("inquiries") into the mutual fund industry, and have requested information from numerous mutual fund companies, including DWS Scudder. The DWS funds' advisors have been cooperating in connection with these inquiries and are in discussions with the regulators concerning proposed settlements. Publicity about mutual fund practices arising from these industry-wide inquiries serves as the general basis of a number of private lawsuits against the DWS funds. These lawsuits, which previously have been reported in the press, involve purported class action and derivative lawsuits, making various allegations and naming as defendants various persons, including certain DWS funds, the funds' investment advisors and their affiliates, and certain individuals, including in some cases fund Trustees/Directors, officers, and other parties. Each DWS fund's investment advisor has agreed to indemnify the applicable DWS funds in connection with these lawsuits, or other lawsuits or regulatory actions that may be filed making allegations similar to these lawsuits regarding market timing, revenue sharing, fund valuation or other subjects arising from or related to the pending inquiries. It is not possible to determine with certainty what the outcome of these inquiries will be or what the effect, if any, would be on the funds or their advisors.
With respect to the lawsuits, based on currently available information, the funds' investment advisors believe the likelihood that the pending lawsuits will have a material adverse financial impact on a DWS fund is remote and such actions are not likely to materially affect their ability to perform under their investment management agreements with the DWS funds.
With respect to the regulatory matters, Deutsche Asset Management ("DeAM") has advised the funds as follows:
DeAM expects to reach final agreements with regulators in 2006 regarding allegations of improper trading in the DWS funds. DeAM expects that it will reach settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the New York Attorney General and the Illinois Secretary of State providing for payment of disgorgement, penalties, and investor education contributions totaling approximately $134 million. Approximately $127 million of this amount would be distributed to shareholders of the affected DWS funds in accordance with a distribution plan to be developed by an independent distribution consultant. DeAM does not believe that any of the DWS funds will be named as respondents or defendants in any proceedings. The funds' investment advisors do not believe these amounts will have a material adverse financial impact on them or materially affect their ability to perform under their investment management agreements with the DWS funds. The above-described amounts are not material to Deutsche Bank, and they have already been reserved.
Based on the settlement discussions thus far, DeAM believes that it will be able to reach a settlement with the regulators on a basis that is generally consistent with settlements reached by other advisors, taking into account the particular facts and circumstances of market timing at DeAM and at the legacy Scudder and Kemper organizations prior to their acquisition by DeAM in April 2002. Among the terms of the expected settled orders, DeAM would be subject to certain undertakings regarding the conduct of its business in the future, including maintaining existing management fee reductions for certain funds for a period of five years. DeAM expects that these settlements would resolve regulatory allegations that it violated certain provisions of federal and state securities laws (i) by entering into trading arrangements that permitted certain investors to engage in market timing in certain DWS funds and (ii) by failing more generally to take adequate measures to prevent market timing in the DWS funds, primarily during the 1999-2001 period. With respect to the trading arrangements, DeAM expects that the settlement documents will include allegations related to one legacy DeAM arrangement, as well as three legacy Scudder and six legacy Kemper arrangements. All of these trading arrangements originated in businesses that existed prior to the current DeAM organization, which came together in April 2002 as a result of the various mergers of the legacy Scudder, Kemper and Deutsche fund groups, and all of the arrangements were terminated prior to the start of the regulatory investigations that began in the summer of 2003. No current DeAM employee approved the trading arrangements.
There is no certainty that the final settlement documents will contain the foregoing terms and conditions. The independent Trustees/Directors of the DWS funds have carefully monitored these regulatory investigations with the assistance of independent legal counsel and independent economic consultants.
Other Regulatory Matters. DeAM is also engaged in settlement discussions with the Enforcement Staffs of the SEC and the NASD regarding DeAM's practices during 2001-2003 with respect to directing brokerage commissions for portfolio transactions by certain DWS funds to broker-dealers that sold shares in the DWS funds and provided enhanced marketing and distribution for shares in the DWS funds. In addition, on January 13, 2006, DWS Scudder Distributors, Inc. received a Wells notice from the Enforcement Staff of the NASD regarding DWS Scudder Distributors' payment of non-cash compensation to associated persons of NASD member firms, as well as DWS Scudder Distributors' procedures regarding non-cash compensation regarding entertainment provided to such associated persons.
6. Payments made by Affiliates
During the year ended March 31, 2005, the Advisor voluntarily reimbursed the Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund $1,707, the Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund $2,140, and the Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund $7,890 for losses on investments resulting from sales to fund a redemption request on October 26, 2004.
7. Cessation of Operations
Upon the recommendation of the Advisor, the Board of the Funds approved the termination and liquidation of Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund, Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund, Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund and Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund effective September 22, 2006 (the "Liquidation Date"). Accordingly, the Funds will redeem the shares of any fund shareholder outstanding on the Liquidation Date. The Advisor has agreed to pay the cost of the liquidation.
The Board also further approved closing the Funds to new intermediary relationships. If any of the Funds are offered as a "cash sweep" option, the funds will remain available for new sales through such arrangement until the Liquidation Date.
Report of Independent Registered |
To the Shareholders and the Board of Trustees of
Investors Municipal Cash Fund:
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios of investments, of Investors Municipal Cash Fund (comprising the Tax-Exempt New York Money Market Fund, Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund, Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund, Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund and Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund) (collectively, the "Funds"), as of March 31, 2006, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds' 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 the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Funds' internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstance, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds' internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights, assessing the accounting principals used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of investments owned as of March 31, 2006, by correspondence with the custodian. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the funds constituting Investors Municipal Cash Fund at March 31, 2006, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Boston, Massachusetts
May 8, 2006
Tax Information (Unaudited) |
Of the dividends paid from the net investment income for the taxable year ended March 31, 2006, 100% are designated as exempt interest dividends for federal income tax purposes for Tax-Exempt New York Money Market Fund, Investors Pennsylvania Municipal Cash Fund, Investors Florida Municipal Cash Fund, Investors New Jersey Municipal Cash Fund and Investors Michigan Municipal Cash Fund.
Please consult a tax advisor if you have questions about federal or state income tax laws, or on how to prepare your tax returns.
Other Information |
Proxy Voting
A description of the fund's policies and procedures for voting proxies for portfolio securities and information about how the fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available on our Web site — www.dws-scudder.com (click on "proxy voting" at the bottom of the page) — or on the SEC's Web site — www.sec.gov. To obtain a written copy of the fund's policies and procedures without charge, upon request, call us toll free at (800) 621-1048.
Portfolio of Investments
Following the Fund's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (202) 551-5850.
Regulatory and Litigation Matters
Additional information announced by Deutsche Asset Management regarding the terms of the expected settlements referred to in the Market Timing Related Regulatory and Litigation Matters and Other Regulatory Matters in the Notes to Financial Statements will be made available at www.dws-scudder.com/regulatory_settlements, which will also disclose the terms of any final settlement agreements once they are announced.
Trustees and Officers |
The following table presents certain information regarding the Trustees and Officers of the funds as of March 31, 2006. Each individual's year of birth is set forth in parentheses after his or her name. Unless otherwise noted, (i) each individual has engaged in the principal occupation(s) noted in the table for at least the most recent five years, although not necessarily in the same capacity, and (ii) the address of each individual is c/o Deutsche Asset Management, 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606. Each Trustee's term of office extends until the next shareholders' meeting called for the purpose of electing Trustees and until the election and qualification of a successor, or until such Trustee sooner dies, retires, resigns or is removed as provided in the governing documents of the funds.
Independent Trustees | ||
Name, Year of Birth, Position(s) Held with the Fund and Length of Time Served1 | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years and Other Directorships Held | Number of Funds in DWS Fund Complex Overseen |
Shirley D. Peterson (1941) Chairperson, 2004-present Trustee, 1995-present | Retired; formerly, President, Hood College (1995-2000); prior thereto, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson (law firm); Commissioner, Internal Revenue Service; Assistant Attorney General (Tax), US Department of Justice. Directorships: Federal Mogul Corp. (supplier of automotive components and subsystems); AK Steel (steel production); Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (April 2004-present) ; Champion Enterprises, Inc. (manufactured home building); Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (designer, manufacturer and marketer of footwear) (April 2005-present); Trustee, Bryn Mawr College. Former Directorship: Bethlehem Steel Corp. | 71 |
John W. Ballantine (1946) Trustee, 1999-present | Retired; formerly, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Management Officer, First Chicago NBD Corporation/The First National Bank of Chicago (1996-1998); Executive Vice President and Head of International Banking (1995-1996). Directorships: First Oak Brook Bancshares, Inc.; Oak Brook Bank; Healthways, Inc. (provider of disease and care management services); Portland General Electric (utility company) | 71 |
Donald L. Dunaway (1937) Trustee, 1980-present | Retired; formerly, Executive Vice President, A.O. Smith Corporation (diversified manufacturer) (1963-1994) | 71 |
James R. Edgar (1946) Trustee, 1999-present | Distinguished Fellow, University of Illinois, Institute of Government and Public Affairs (1999-present); formerly, Governor, State of Illinois (1991-1999). Directorships: Kemper Insurance Companies; John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (processor/packager/marketer of nuts, snacks and candy products); Horizon Group Properties, Inc.; Youbet.com (online wagering platform); Alberto-Culver Company (manufactures, distributes and markets health and beauty care products) | 71 |
Paul K. Freeman (1950) Trustee, 2002-present | President, Cook Street Holdings (consulting); Senior Visiting Research Scholar, Graduate School of International Studies, University of Denver; Consultant, World Bank/Inter-American Development Bank; formerly, Project Leader, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (1998-2001); Chief Executive Officer, The Eric Group, Inc. (environmental insurance) (1986-1998) | 71 |
Robert B. Hoffman (1936) Trustee, 1981-present | Retired; formerly, Chairman, Harnischfeger Industries, Inc. (machinery for the mining and paper industries) (1999-2000); prior thereto, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, Monsanto Company (agricultural, pharmaceutical and nutritional/food products) (1994-1999). Directorships: RCP Advisors, LLC (a private equity investment advisory firm) | 71 |
William McClayton (1944) Trustee, 2004-present | Managing Director of Finance and Administration, DiamondCluster International, Inc. (global management consulting firm) (2001-present); formerly, Partner, Arthur Andersen LLP (1986-2001). Formerly: Trustee, Ravinia Festival; Board of Managers, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago | 71 |
Robert H. Wadsworth (1940) Trustee, 2004-present | President, Robert H. Wadsworth & Associates, Inc. (consulting firm) (1983-present). Director, The European Equity Fund, Inc. (since 1986), The New Germany Fund, Inc. (since 1992), The Central Europe and Russia Fund, Inc. (since 1990). Formerly, Trustee of New York Board DWS Funds; President and Trustee, Trust for Investment Managers (registered investment company) (1999-2002). President, Investment Company Administration, L.L.C. (1992*-2001); President, Treasurer and Director, First Fund Distributors, Inc. (June 1990-January 2002); Vice President, Professionally Managed Portfolios (May 1991-January 2002) and Advisors Series Trust (October 1996-January 2002) (registered investment companies) *Inception date of the corporation which was the predecessor to the L.L.C. | 74 |
Officers2 | ||
Name, Year of Birth, Position(s) Held with the Fund and Length of Time Served1 | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years and Other Directorships Held | Number of Funds in DWS Fund Complex Overseen |
Michael Colon4 (1969) President, 2006-present | Managing Director3 and Chief Operating Officer, Deutsche Asset Management (since March 2005); President, DWS Global High Income Fund, Inc. (since April 2006), DWS Global Commodities Stock Fund, Inc. (since April 2006), The Brazil Fund, Inc. (since April 2006), The Korea Fund, Inc. (since April 2006); Chief Operating Officer, Deutsche Bank Alex. Brown (2002-2005); Chief Operating Officer, US Equities Division of Deutsche Bank (2000-2002) | n/a |
Philip J. Collora (1945) Vice President and Assistant Secretary, 1986-present | Director3, Deutsche Asset Management | n/a |
Paul H. Schubert4 (1963) Chief Financial Officer, 2004-present Treasurer, 2005-present | Managing Director3, Deutsche Asset Management (since July 2004); formerly, Executive Director, Head of Mutual Fund Services and Treasurer for UBS Family of Funds (1998-2004); Vice President and Director of Mutual Fund Finance at UBS Global Asset Management (1994-1998) | n/a |
John Millette5 (1962) Secretary, 2001-present | Director3, Deutsche Asset Management | n/a |
Patricia DeFilippis4 (1963) Assistant Secretary, 2005-present | Vice President, Deutsche Asset Management (since June 2005); formerly, Counsel, New York Life Investment Management LLC (2003-2005); legal associate, Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC (1998-2003) | n/a |
Elisa D. Metzger4, (1962) Assistant Secretary 2005-present | Director3, Deutsche Asset Management (since September 2005); formerly, Counsel, Morrison and Foerster LLP (1999-2005) | n/a |
Caroline Pearson5 (1962) Assistant Secretary, 1998-present | Managing Director3, Deutsche Asset Management | n/a |
Scott M. McHugh5 (1971) Assistant Treasurer, 2005-present | Director3, Deutsche Asset Management | n/a |
Kathleen Sullivan D'Eramo5 (1957) Assistant Treasurer, 2003-present | Director3, Deutsche Asset Management | n/a |
John Robbins4 (1966) Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, 2005-present | Managing Director3, Deutsche Asset Management (since 2005); formerly, Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer for GE Asset Management (1999-2005) | n/a |
Philip Gallo4 (1962) Chief Compliance Officer, 2004-present | Managing Director3, Deutsche Asset Management (2003-present); formerly, Co-Head of Goldman Sachs Asset Management Legal (1994-2003) | n/a |
1 Length of time served represents the date that each Trustee was first elected to the common board of Trustees which oversees a number of investment companies, including the fund, managed by the Advisor. For the Officers of the fund, length of time served represents the date that each officer was first elected to serve as an officer of any fund overseen by the aforementioned common board of Trustees.
2 As a result of their respective positions held with the Advisor, these individuals are considered "interested persons" of the Advisor within the meaning of the 1940 Act. Interested persons receive no compensation from the fund.
3 Executive title, not a board directorship.
4 Address: 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10154.
5 Address: Two International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110.
The fund's Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") includes additional information about the Trustees. The SAI is available, without charge, upon request. If you would like to request a copy of the SAI, you may do so by calling the following toll-free number: 1-800-621-1048.
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DWS Scudder Distributors, Inc.
222 S. Riverside Plaza
Chicago, IL 60606
| ITEM 2. | CODE OF ETHICS. |
As of the end of the period, March 31, 2006, Investors Municipal Cash Fund has adopted a code of ethics, as defined in Item 2 of Form N-CSR, that applies to its Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer.
There have been no amendments to, or waivers from, a provision of the code of ethics during the period covered by this report that would require disclosure under Item 2.
A copy of the code of ethics is filed as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR.
| ITEM 3. | AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT. |
The Fund’s Board of Directors/Trustees has determined that the Fund has at least one “audit committee financial expert” serving on its audit committee: Mr. Donald L. Dunaway. This audit committee member is “independent,” meaning that he is not an “interested person” of the Fund (as that term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) and he does not accept any consulting, advisory, or other compensatory fee from the Fund (except in the capacity as a Board or committee member).
An “audit committee financial expert” is not an “expert” for any purpose, including for purposes of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, as a result of being designated as an “audit committee financial expert.” Further, the designation of a person as an “audit committee financial expert” does not mean that the person has any greater duties, obligations, or liability than those imposed on the person without the “audit committee financial expert” designation. Similarly, the designation of a person as an “audit committee financial expert” does not affect the duties, obligations, or liability of any other member of the audit committee or board of directors.
| ITEM 4. | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES. |
INVESTORS FLORIDA MUNICIPAL CASH FUND
FORM N-CSR DISCLOSURE RE: AUDIT FEES
The following table shows the amount of fees that Ernst & Young, LLP (“E&Y”), the Fund’s auditor, billed to the Fund during the Fund’s last two fiscal years. The Audit Committee approved in advance all audit services and non-audit services that E&Y provided to the Fund.
The Audit Committee has delegated certain pre-approval responsibilities to its Chairman (or, in his absence, any other member of the Audit Committee).
Services that the Fund’s Auditor Billed to the Fund
Fiscal Year | Audit Fees Billed to Fund | Audit-Related | Tax Fees Billed to Fund | All |
2006 | $29,733 | $0 | $4,054 | $0 |
2005 | $28,189 | $0 | $3,844 | $0 |
The above "Tax Fees" were billed for professional services rendered for tax compliance and tax return preparation.
Services that the Fund’s Auditor Billed to the Adviser and
Affiliated Fund Service Providers
The following table shows the amount of fees billed by E&Y to Deutsche Investment Management Americas, Inc. (“DeIM” or the “Adviser”), and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with DeIM (“Control Affiliate”) that provides ongoing services to the Fund (“Affiliated Fund Service Provider”), for engagements directly related to the Fund’s operations and financial reporting, during the Fund’s last two fiscal years.
Fiscal Year | Audit-Related | Tax Fees Billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers | All |
2006 | $355,000 | $386,824 | $0 |
2005 | $347,500 | $0 | $0 |
The “Audit-Related Fees” were billed for services in connection with the assessment of internal controls, agreed upon procedures and additional related procedures and the above “Tax Fees” were billed in connection with tax compliance services, preparation of excise tax distributions and preparation of tax returns.
Non-Audit Services
The following table shows the amount of fees that E&Y billed during the Fund’s last two fiscal years for non-audit services. The Audit Committee pre-approved all non-audit services that E&Y provided to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Service Provider that related directly to the Fund’s operations and financial reporting. The Audit Committee requested and received information from E&Y about any non-audit services that E&Y rendered during the Fund’s last fiscal year to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Service Provider. The Committee considered this information in evaluating E&Y’s independence.
Fiscal Year | Total (A) | Total Non-Audit Fees billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers (engagements related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Fund) (B) | Total Non-Audit Fees billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers (all other engagements) (C) | Total of (A), (B) |
2006 | $4,054 | $386,824 | $535,406 | $926,284 |
2005 | $3,844 | $0 | $247,266 | $251,110 |
All other engagement fees were billed for services in connection with risk management and process improvement initiatives for DeIM and other related entities that provide support for the operations of the fund.
In connection with the audit of the 2005 financial statements, the Fund entered into an engagement letter with E&Y. The terms of the engagement letter required by E&Y, and agreed to by the Audit Committee, include provisions in which the parties consent to the sole jurisdiction of federal courts in New York, Boston or the Northern District of Illinois, as well as a waiver of right to a trial by jury and an exclusion of punitive damages.
INVESTORS MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL CASH FUND
FORM N-CSR DISCLOSURE RE: AUDIT FEES
The following table shows the amount of fees that Ernst & Young, LLP (“E&Y”), the Fund’s auditor, billed to the Fund during the Fund’s last two fiscal years. The Audit Committee approved in advance all audit services and non-audit services that E&Y provided to the Fund.
The Audit Committee has delegated certain pre-approval responsibilities to its Chairman (or, in his absence, any other member of the Audit Committee).
Services that the Fund’s Auditor Billed to the Fund
Fiscal Year | Audit Fees Billed to Fund | Audit-Related | Tax Fees Billed to Fund | All |
2006 | $29,683 | $0 | $4,048 | $0 |
2005 | $28,082 | $0 | $3,829 | $0 |
The above "Tax Fees" were billed for professional services rendered for tax compliance and tax return preparation.
Services that the Fund’s Auditor Billed to the Adviser and
Affiliated Fund’s Service Providers
The following table shows the amount of fees billed by E&Y to Deutsche Investment Management Americas, Inc. (“DeIM” or the “Adviser”), and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with DeIM (“Control Affiliate”) that provides ongoing services to the Fund (“Affiliated Fund Service Provider”), for engagements directly related to the Fund’s operations and financial reporting, during the Fund’s last two fiscal years.
Fiscal Year | Audit-Related | Tax Fees Billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers | All |
2006 | $355,000 | $386,824 | $0 |
2005 | $347,500 | $0 | $0 |
The “Audit-Related Fees” were billed for services in connection with the assessment of internal controls, agreed upon procedures and additional related procedures and the above “Tax Fees” were billed in connection with tax compliance services, preparation of excise tax distributions and preparation of tax returns.
Non-Audit Services
The following table shows the amount of fees that E&Y billed during the Fund’s last two fiscal years for non-audit services. The Audit Committee pre-approved all non-audit services that E&Y provided to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Service Provider that related directly to the Fund’s operations and financial reporting. The Audit Committee requested and received information from E&Y about any non-audit services that E&Y rendered during the Fund’s last fiscal year to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Service Provider. The Committee considered this information in evaluating E&Y’s independence.
Fiscal Year | Total (A) | Total Non-Audit Fees billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers (engagements related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Fund) (B) | Total Non-Audit Fees billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers (all other engagements) (C) | Total of (A), (B) |
2006 | $4,048 | $386,824 | $535,406 | $926,278 |
2005 | $3,829 | $0 | $247,266 | $251,095 |
All other engagement fees were billed for services in connection with risk management and process improvement initiatives for DeIM and other related entities that provide support for the operations of the fund.
In connection with the audit of the 2005 financial statements, the Fund entered into an engagement letter with E&Y. The terms of the engagement letter required by E&Y, and agreed to by the Audit Committee, include provisions in which the parties consent to the sole jurisdiction of federal courts in New York, Boston or the Northern District of Illinois, as well as a waiver of right to a trial by jury and an exclusion of punitive damages.
INVESTORS NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL CASH FUND
FORM N-CSR DISCLOSURE RE: AUDIT FEES
The following table shows the amount of fees that Ernst & Young, LLP (“E&Y”), the Fund’s auditor, billed to the Fund during the Fund’s last two fiscal years. The Audit Committee approved in advance all audit services and non-audit services that E&Y provided to the Fund.
The Audit Committee has delegated certain pre-approval responsibilities to its Chairman (or, in his absence, any other member of the Audit Committee).
Services that the Fund’s Auditor Billed to the Fund
Fiscal Year | Audit Fees Billed to Fund | Audit-Related | Tax Fees Billed to Fund | All |
2006 | $29,671 | $0 | $4,046 | $0 |
2005 | $28,136 | $0 | $3,837 | $0 |
The above "Tax Fees" were billed for professional services rendered for tax compliance and tax return preparation.
Services that the Fund’s Auditor Billed to the Adviser and
Affiliated Fund Service Providers
The following table shows the amount of fees billed by E&Y to Deutsche Investment Management Americas, Inc. (“DeIM” or the “Adviser”), and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with DeIM (“Control Affiliate”) that provides ongoing services to the Fund (“Affiliated Fund Service Provider”), for engagements directly related to the Fund’s operations and financial reporting, during the Fund’s last two fiscal years.
Fiscal Year | Audit-Related | Tax Fees Billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers | All |
2006 | $355,000 | $386,824 | $0 |
2005 | $347,500 | $0 | $0 |
The “Audit-Related Fees” were billed for services in connection with the assessment of internal controls, agreed upon procedures and additional related procedures and the above “Tax Fees” were billed in connection with tax compliance services, preparation of excise tax distributions, preparation of tax returns and taxable income calculations.
Non-Audit Services
The following table shows the amount of fees that E&Y billed during the Fund’s last two fiscal years for non-audit services. The Audit Committee pre-approved all non-audit services that E&Y provided to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Service Provider that related directly to the Fund’s operations and financial reporting. The Audit Committee requested and received information from E&Y about any non-audit services that E&Y rendered during the Fund’s last fiscal year to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Service Provider. The Committee considered this information in evaluating E&Y’s independence.
Fiscal Year | Total (A) | Total Non-Audit Fees billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers (engagements related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Fund) (B) | Total Non-Audit Fees billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers (all other engagements) (C) | Total of (A), (B) |
2006 | $4,046 | $386,824 | $535,406 | $926,276 |
2005 | $3,837 | $0 | $247,266 | $251,103 |
All other engagement fees were billed for services in connection with risk management and process improvement initiatives for DeIM and other related entities that provide support for the operations of the fund.
In connection with the audit of the 2005 financial statements, the Fund entered into an engagement letter with E&Y. The terms of the engagement letter required by E&Y, and agreed to by the Audit Committee, include provisions in which the parties consent to the sole jurisdiction of federal courts in New York, Boston or the Northern District of Illinois, as well as a waiver of right to a trial by jury and an exclusion of punitive damages.
TAX-EXEMPT NEW YORK MONEY MARKET FUND
FORM N-CSR DISCLOSURE RE: AUDIT FEES
The following table shows the amount of fees that Ernst & Young, LLP (“E&Y”), the Fund’s auditor, billed to the Fund during the Fund’s last two fiscal years. The Audit Committee approved in advance all audit services and non-audit services that E&Y provided to the Fund.
The Audit Committee has delegated certain pre-approval responsibilities to its Chairman (or, in his absence, any other member of the Audit Committee).
Services that the Fund’s Auditor Billed to the Fund
Fiscal Year | Audit Fees Billed to Fund | Audit-Related | Tax Fees Billed to Fund | All |
2006 | $29,684 | $0 | $4,048 | $0 |
2005 | $28,197 | $0 | $3,845 | $0 |
The above "Tax Fees" were billed for professional services rendered for tax compliance and tax return preparation.
Services that the Fund’s Auditor Billed to the Adviser and
Affiliated Fund Service Providers
The following table shows the amount of fees billed by E&Y to Deutsche Investment Management Americas, Inc. (“DeIM” or the “Adviser”), and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with DeIM (“Control Affiliate”) that provides ongoing services to the Fund (“Affiliated Fund Service Provider”), for engagements directly related to the Fund’s operations and financial reporting, during the Fund’s last two fiscal years.
Fiscal Year | Audit-Related | Tax Fees Billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers | All |
2006 | $355,000 | $386,824 | $0 |
2005 | $347,500 | $0 | $0 |
The “Audit-Related Fees” were billed for services in connection with the assessment of internal controls, agreed upon procedures and additional related procedures and the above “Tax Fees” were billed in connection with tax compliance services, preparation of excise tax distributions and preparation of tax returns.
Non-Audit Services
The following table shows the amount of fees that E&Y billed during the Fund’s last two fiscal years for non-audit services. The Audit Committee pre-approved all non-audit services that E&Y provided to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Service Provider that related directly to the Fund’s operations and financial reporting. The Audit Committee requested and received information from E&Y about any non-audit services that E&Y rendered during the Fund’s last fiscal year to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Service Provider. The Committee considered this information in evaluating E&Y’s independence.
Fiscal Year | Total (A) | Total Non-Audit Fees billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers (engagements related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Fund) (B) | Total Non-Audit Fees billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers (all other engagements) (C) | Total of (A), (B) |
2006 | $4,048 | $386,824 | $535,406 | $926,278 |
2005 | $3,845 | $0 | $247,266 | $251,111 |
All other engagement fees were billed for services in connection with risk management and process improvement initiatives for DeIM and other related entities that provide support for the operations of the fund.
In connection with the audit of the 2005 financial statements, the Fund entered into an engagement letter with E&Y. The terms of the engagement letter required by E&Y, and agreed to by the Audit Committee, include provisions in which the parties consent to the sole jurisdiction of federal courts in New York, Boston or the Northern District of Illinois, as well as a waiver of right to a trial by jury and an exclusion of punitive damages.
INVESTORS PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL CASH FUND
FORM N-CSR DISCLOSURE RE: AUDIT FEES
The following table shows the amount of fees that Ernst & Young, LLP (“E&Y”), the Fund’s auditor, billed to the Fund during the Fund’s last two fiscal years. The Audit Committee approved in advance all audit services and non-audit services that E&Y provided to the Fund.
The Audit Committee has delegated certain pre-approval responsibilities to its Chairman (or, in his absence, any other member of the Audit Committee).
Services that the Fund’s Auditor Billed to the Fund
Fiscal Year | Audit Fees Billed to Fund | Audit-Related | Tax Fees Billed to Fund | All |
2006 | $29,662 | $0 | $4,045 | $0 |
2005 | $28,105 | $0 | $3,832 | $0 |
The above "Tax Fees" were billed for professional services rendered for tax compliance and tax return preparation.
Services that the Fund’s Auditor Billed to the Adviser and
Affiliated Fund Service Providers
The following table shows the amount of fees billed by E&Y to Deutsche Investment Management Americas, Inc. (“DeIM” or the “Adviser”), and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with DeIM (“Control Affiliate”) that provides ongoing services to the Fund (“Affiliated Fund Service Provider”), for engagements directly related to the Fund’s operations and financial reporting, during the Fund’s last two fiscal years.
Fiscal Year | Audit-Related | Tax Fees Billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers | All |
2006 | $355,000 | $386,824 | $0 |
2005 | $347,500 | $0 | $0 |
The “Audit-Related Fees” were billed for services in connection with the assessment of internal controls, agreed upon procedures and additional related procedures and the above “Tax Fees” were billed in connection with tax compliance services, preparation of excise tax distributions and preparation of tax returns.
Non-Audit Services
The following table shows the amount of fees that E&Y billed during the Fund’s last two fiscal years for non-audit services. The Audit Committee pre-approved all non-audit services that E&Y provided to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Service Provider that related directly to the Fund’s operations and financial reporting. The Audit Committee requested and received information from E&Y about any non-audit services that E&Y rendered during the Fund’s last fiscal year to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Service Provider. The Committee considered this information in evaluating E&Y’s independence.
Fiscal Year | Total (A) | Total Non-Audit Fees billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers (engagements related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Fund) (B) | Total Non-Audit Fees billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers (all other engagements) (C) | Total of (A), (B) |
2006 | $4,045 | $386,824 | $535,406 | $926,275 |
2005 | $3,832 | $0 | $247,266 | $251,098 |
All other engagement fees were billed for services in connection with risk management and process improvement initiatives for DeIM and other related entities that provide support for the operations of the fund.
In connection with the audit of the 2005 financial statements, the Fund entered into an engagement letter with E&Y. The terms of the engagement letter required by E&Y, and agreed to by the Audit Committee, include provisions in which the parties consent to the sole jurisdiction of federal courts in New York, Boston or the Northern District of Illinois, as well as a waiver of right to a trial by jury and an exclusion of punitive damages.
| 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. | PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. |
| Not applicable. |
ITEM 9. | PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS |
| Not Applicable. |
| ITEM 10. | SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. |
The primary function of the Nominating and Governance Committee is to identify and recommend individuals for membership on the Board and oversee the administration of the Board Governance Procedures and Guidelines. Shareholders may recommend candidates for Board positions by forwarding their correspondence by U.S. mail or courier service to the Fund's Secretary for the attention of the Chairman of the Nominating and Governance Committee, Two International Place, Boston, MA 02110. Suggestions for candidates must include a resume of the candidate.
| ITEM 11. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. |
(a) | The Chief Executive and Financial Officers concluded that the Registrant’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures are effective based on the evaluation of the Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report. |
(b) | There have been no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s last half-year (the registrant’s second fiscal half-year in the case of the annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting. |
| ITEM 12. | EXHIBITS. |
(a)(1) | Code of Ethics pursuant to Item 2 of Form N-CSR is filed and attached hereto as EX-99.CODE ETH. |
(a)(2) | Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) is filed and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT. |
(b) | Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) is furnished and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT. |
Form N-CSR Item F
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: | Investors Municipal Cash Fund |
By: | /s/Michael Colon | |
| Michael Colon |
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President
Date: | May 30, 2006 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Registrant: | Investors Municipal Cash Fund |
By: | /s/Michael Colon | |
| Michael Colon |
|
President
Date: | May 30, 2006 |
By: | /s/Paul Schubert | |
| Paul Schubert |
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Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Date: | May 30, 2006 |