UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number: 811-06223
Name of Registrant: Legg Mason Tax-Free Income Fund
Address of Principal Executive Offices: 100 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Name and address of agent for service:
Richard M. Wachterman, Esq.
Legg Mason & Co., LLC
100 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (410) 539-0000
Date of fiscal year-end: March 31, 2007
Date of reporting period: September 30, 2006
Item 1. Report to Shareholders.
Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders
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| | Legg Mason Tax-Free Income Fund
September 30, 2006 |
Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders 1
To Our Shareholders,
We are pleased to provide you with the semi-annual report for the Legg Mason Tax-Free Income Fund (“Trust”) for the six months ended September 30, 2006. This report includes financial information for the three series of the Trust: the Maryland Tax-Free Income Trust, Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income Trust and Tax-Free Intermediate-Term Income Trust.
The following table summarizes key statistics for each Fund, as of September 30, 2006:
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| | | | Average
| | Net Asset Value
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| | SEC YieldA | | Weighted Maturity | | Per Share |
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Maryland Tax-Free Trust | | | 3.70% | | | | 12 Years | | | $ | 16.38 | |
Pennsylvania Tax-Free Trust | | | 3.87% | | | | 11 Years | | | $ | 16.51 | |
Tax-Free Intermediate Trust | | | 3.47% | | | | 7 Years | | | $ | 15.71 | |
Information about the Funds’ performance over longer periods of time is shown in the Performance Information section within this report.
For the six months ended September 30, 2006, total returns for Maryland Tax-Free, Pennsylvania Tax-Free and Tax-Free Intermediate were 2.97%, 2.71%, and 2.64%, respectively. Total return measures investment performance in terms of appreciation or depreciation in net asset value per share plus dividends and any capital gain distributions. It assumes that dividends and distributions were reinvested at the time they were paid. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The Funds purchase only securities which have received investment grade ratings from Moody’s Investors Service or Standard & Poor’s or which are judged by their investment adviser to be of comparable quality. Moody’s ratingsB of securities currently owned by the Funds are:
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| | Maryland
| | Pennsylvania
| | Tax-Free
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| | Tax-Free | | Tax-Free | | Intermediate |
|
Aaa | | | 49.3% | | | | 75.9% | | | | 66.2% | |
Aa | | | 20.9% | | | | 21.9% | | | | 22.7% | |
A | | | 9.6% | | | | 2.2% | | | | 2.1% | |
Baa | | | 18.9% | | | | — | | | | 8.8% | |
Short-term securities | | | 1.3% | | | | — | | | | 0.2% | |
A SEC yields reported are for the 30 days ended September 30, 2006. The Funds’ yields reflect voluntary fee waivers and/or reimbursements which may be reduced or terminated at any time. If no fees had been waived by the adviser, the 30-day SEC yields for Maryland Tax-Free, Pennsylvania Tax-Free and Tax-Free Intermediate would have been 3.43%, 3.49%, and 3.06%, respectively.
B S&P ratings are used for any security not rated by Moody’s.
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Many Primary Class shareholders invest regularly in the Funds on a dollar cost averaging basis. Most do so by authorizing automatic, monthly transfers of $50 or more from their bank checking or brokerage accounts. Dollar cost averaging is a convenient and sensible way to invest, as it encourages continued purchases over time regardless of fluctuating price levels. Of course, it does not ensure a profit nor protect against declines in the value of your investment. Your financial advisor will be happy to help you establish a dollar cost averaging account should you wish to do so.
Sincerely,
Mark R. Fetting
President
October 23, 2006
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Expense Example
Legg Mason Tax-Free Income Fund
As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees on Primary Class shares; and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. Each example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested on April 1, 2006, and held through September 30, 2006. The ending value assumes dividends were reinvested at the time they were paid.
Actual Expenses
The first line for each Fund in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that 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 first line for each Fund under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line for each Fund in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not each Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balances or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples, with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
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| | Beginning
| | Ending
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| | Account
| | Account
| | Expenses PaidA
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| | Value
| | Value
| | During the Period
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| | 4/1/06 | | 9/30/06 | | 4/1/06 to 9/30/06 |
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Maryland Tax-Free Income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,029.70 | | | $ | 3.56 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.56 | | | | 3.55 | |
Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,027.10 | | | $ | 3.56 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.56 | | | | 3.55 | |
Tax-Free Intermediate-Term Income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,026.40 | | | $ | 3.56 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.56 | | | | 3.55 | |
A These calculations are based on expenses incurred in the most recent fiscal half-year. The dollar amount shown as “Expenses Paid” is equal to the annualized expense ratios of .70%, .70% and .70% for Maryland Tax-Free, Pennsylvania Tax-Free and Tax-Free Intermediate, respectively, multiplied by the average values over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183) and divided by 365.
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Legg Mason Tax-Free Income Fund
Sector Diversification
September 30, 2006 (Unaudited)
(Amounts in Thousands)
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| | Maryland
| | Pennsylvania
| | Tax-Free
|
| | Tax-Free
| | Tax-Free
| | Intermediate-Term
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| | Income Trust | | Income Trust | | Income Trust |
| | % of
| | Market
| | % of
| | Market
| | % of
| | Market
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| | Net Assets | | Value | | Net Assets | | Value | | Net Assets | | Value |
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Education Revenue | | | 13.0 | % | | $ | 18,544 | | | | 11.4 | % | | $ | 6,955 | | | | 8.8 | % | | $ | 5,444 | |
Escrowed | | | 6.4 | | | | 9,175 | | | | 9.0 | | | | 5,479 | | | | 1.9 | | | | 1,191 | |
General Obligation — Local | | | 9.5 | | | | 13,694 | | | | 10.1 | | | | 6,165 | | | | 15.1 | | | | 9,340 | |
General Obligation — School | | | — | | | | — | | | | 18.2 | | | | 11,119 | | | | 5.1 | | | | 3,171 | |
General Obligation — State | | | 6.9 | | | | 9,879 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 18.5 | | | | 11,472 | |
Health Care and Hospital Revenue | | | 21.8 | | | | 31,180 | | | | 8.7 | | | | 5,309 | | | | 9.3 | | | | 5,749 | |
Housing Revenue | | | 2.9 | | | | 4,204 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.7 | | | | 1,068 | |
Industrial Development | | | 1.4 | | | | 2,051 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.9 | | | | 549 | |
Lease Revenue | | | 3.3 | | | | 4,685 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5.5 | | | | 3,392 | |
Port Facilities Revenue | | | 4.4 | | | | 6,244 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Pre-Refunded Bonds | | | 10.8 | | | | 15,481 | | | | 22.8 | | | | 14,023 | | | | 7.0 | | | | 4,339 | |
Solid Waste Revenue | | | 3.3 | | | | 4,709 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.8 | | | | 1,705 | |
Transportation Revenue | | | 2.4 | | | | 3,378 | | | | 9.3 | | | | 5,676 | | | | 5.2 | | | | 3,218 | |
Utilities | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5.3 | | | | 3,275 | |
Water and Sewer Revenue | | | 11.2 | | | | 16,089 | | | | 9.2 | | | | 5,654 | | | | 7.0 | | | | 4,320 | |
Sales Tax Revenue | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6.3 | | | | 3,930 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.2 | | | | 3,100 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.2 | | | | 100 | |
Other Assets less Liabilities | | | 0.5 | | | | 701 | | | | 1.3 | | | | 802 | | | | (0.6 | ) | | | (385 | ) |
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| | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 143,114 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 61,182 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 61,878 | |
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Guide to Investment Abbreviations:
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AMBAC | | AMBAC Indemnity Corporation |
AMT | | Alternative Minimum Tax |
BANS | | Bond Anticipation Notes |
FGIC | | Financial Guaranty Insurance Company |
FSA | | Financial Security Assurance |
GO | | General Obligation |
IDA | | Industrial Development Authority |
MBIA | | Municipal Bond Insurance Association |
PCR | | Pollution Control Revenue |
VRDN | | Variable Rate Demand Note |
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Performance Information
Maryland Tax-Free Income Trust
The graph on the following page compares the Fund’s total returns to that of the Lehman Municipal Bond Index. The graph illustrates the cumulative total return of an initial $10,000 investment in Primary Class shares of the Fund for the periods indicated. The line for the Fund represents the total return after deducting all Fund investment management and other administrative expenses and the transaction costs of buying and selling portfolio securities. Prior to November 3, 1997, shares of the Fund were subject to a maximum initial sales charge of 2.75%. The returns shown on the following page do not reflect the imposition of an initial sales charge. The line representing the index does not include any transaction costs associated with buying and selling in the index or other administrative expenses. Both the Fund’s results and the index’s results assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions.
Total return measures investment performance in terms of appreciation or depreciation in the Fund’s net asset value per share, plus dividends and any capital gain distributions. It assumes that dividends and distributions were reinvested at the time they were paid. Average annual returns tend to smooth out variations in a fund’s return, so that they differ from actual year-to-year results.
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Performance Information — Continued
Growth of a $10,000 Investment — Primary Class
Periods Ended September 30, 2006
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| | | Cumulative
| | | Average Annual
|
| | | Total Return | | | Total Return |
One Year | | | | +3.79% | | | | | +3.79% | |
Five Years | | | | +24.52% | | | | | +4.48% | |
Ten Years | | | | +63.37% | | | | | +5.03% | |
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The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The performance stated may have been due to extraordinary market conditions, which may not be duplicated in the future. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance information please visit www.leggmasonfunds.com. The investment return and principal value of the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Calculations assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Performance would have been lower if fees had not been waived in various periods.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders 7
Portfolio of Investments
Maryland Tax-Free Income Trust
September 30, 2006 (Unaudited)
(Amounts in Thousands)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Maturity
| | | | |
| | Rate | | Date | | Par | | Value |
|
Municipal Bonds — 97.3% |
Maryland — 95.9% |
Baltimore County, Maryland, GO Bonds, Metropolitan District Bonds (70th Issue) | | 4.250% | | | 9/1/26 | | | $ | 1,000 | | $ | 997 | |
Baltimore County, Maryland, GO Bonds, Consolidated Public Improvement Bonds, 1998 Series (Pre-refunded 7/1/08) | | 4.750% | | | 7/1/18 | | | | 3,150 | | | 3,246 | A |
City of Annapolis, Maryland, Economic Development Revenue and Revenue Refunding Bonds (St. John’s College Facility) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1998 Series | | 5.500% | | | 10/1/18 | | | | 1,000 | | | 1,024 | |
1998 Series | | 5.500% | | | 10/1/23 | | | | 2,000 | | | 2,051 | |
City of Baltimore, Maryland (Mayor and City Council of Baltimore), Project and Refunding Revenue Bonds (Wastewater Projects) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series 1996-A (FGIC insured) | | 5.000% | | | 7/1/22 | | | | 1,910 | | | 2,115 | |
Series 1996-A (Pre-refunded 7/1/09) | | 5.500% | | | 7/1/26 | | | | 1,000 | | | 1,051 | A |
City of Baltimore, Maryland (Mayor and City Council of Baltimore), Project and Refunding Revenue Bonds (Water Projects) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series 1994-A | | 5.000% | | | 7/1/24 | | | | 3,710 | | | 4,133 | |
Series 1994-A | | 5.000% | | | 7/1/24 | | | | 1,890 | | | 2,100 | |
Community Development Administration, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Residential Revenue Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2001 Series H AMT | | 5.200% | | | 9/1/22 | | | | 1,790 | | | 1,833 | |
2001 Series B AMT | | 5.375% | | | 9/1/22 | | | | 310 | | | 318 | |
1999 Series D AMT | | 5.375% | | | 9/1/24 | | | | 2,000 | | | 2,053 | |
Department of Transportation of Maryland, Consolidated Transportation Bonds, Series 2002 | | 5.500% | | | 2/1/15 | | | | 3,000 | | | 3,378 | |
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Portfolio of Investments — Continued
Maryland Tax-Free Income Trust — Continued
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Maturity
| | | | |
| | Rate | | Date | | Par | | Value |
|
Maryland — Continued |
Frederick County, Maryland, GO Bonds, Public Facilities Refunding Bonds of | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1998, Series A | | 5.000% | | | 7/1/15 | | | $ | 1,000 | | $ | 1,096 | |
Howard County, Maryland, GO Bonds, Consolidated Public Improvement Project and Refunding Bonds of 2004, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series A | | 5.000% | | | 8/15/19 | | | | 1,000 | | | 1,115 | |
Howard County, Maryland, GO Bonds, Metropolitan District Refunding Bonds, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1991 Series B | | 0.000% | | | 8/15/07 | | | | 1,000 | | | 970 | B |
IDA of Prince George’s County, Maryland Subordinated Lease Revenue Bonds (Upper Marlboro Justice Center Expansion Project) (MBIA insured) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series 2003B | | 5.125% | | | 6/30/15 | | | | 3,340 | | | 3,616 | |
Series 2003B | | 5.000% | | | 6/30/19 | | | | 1,000 | | | 1,069 | |
Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Utility Infrastructure Revenue Bonds (University of Maryland, College Park Project), 2001 Series (AMBAC insured) | | 5.375% | | | 7/1/16 | | | | 1,000 | | | 1,075 | |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, The Johns Hopkins University Issue | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series 1998 | | 6.000% | | | 7/1/08 | | | | 1,000 | | | 1,042 | |
Series 1997 | | 5.625% | | | 7/1/17 | | | | 1,000 | | | 1,034 | |
Series 1998 | | 5.125% | | | 7/1/20 | | | | 3,000 | | | 3,126 | |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Kennedy Krieger Issue | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series 1997 | | 5.125% | | | 7/1/22 | | | | 3,000 | | | 3,052 | |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, MedStar Health Issue, Series 2004 | | 5.500% | | | 8/15/25 | | | | 785 | | | 840 | |
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| | | | Maturity
| | | | |
| | Rate | | Date | | Par | | Value |
|
Maryland — Continued |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Board of Child Care Issue, Series 2002 | | 5.500% | | | 7/1/18 | | | $ | 1,110 | | $ | 1,183 |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Calvert Health Systems Issue, Series 2004 | | 5.500% | | | 7/1/39 | | | | 2,000 | | | 2,125 |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Carroll County General Hospital Issue | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series 2002 | | 5.750% | | | 7/1/22 | | | | 1,000 | | | 1,071 |
Series 2002 | | 6.000% | | | 7/1/26 | | | | 2,000 | | | 2,159 |
Series 2002 | | 5.750% | | | 7/1/27 | | | | 1,050 | | | 1,117 |
Series 2002 | | 5.800% | | | 7/1/32 | | | | 2,000 | | | 2,122 |
Series 2002 | | 6.000% | | | 7/1/37 | | | | 1,000 | | | 1,072 |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, College of Notre Dame of Maryland Issue, Series 1998 (MBIA insured) | | 5.300% | | | 10/1/18 | | | | 925 | | | 1,048 |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Hebrew Home of Greater Washington Issue, Series 2002 | | 5.800% | | | 1/1/32 | | | | 2,250 | | | 2,386 |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Helix Health Issue, Series 1997 (AMBAC insured) | | 5.125% | | | 7/1/11 | | | | 2,000 | | | 2,140 |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Howard County General Hospital Issue, Series 1993 | | 5.500% | | | 7/1/21 | | | | 2,825 | | | 2,902 |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Howard County General Hospital Acquisition Issue, Series 1998 (MBIA insured) | | 5.000% | | | 7/1/29 | | | | 2,000 | | | 2,054 |
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Portfolio of Investments — Continued
Maryland Tax-Free Income Trust — Continued
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Maturity
| | | | |
| | Rate | | Date | | Par | | Value |
|
Maryland — Continued |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, LifeBridge Health Issue, Series 2004A | | 5.250% | | | 7/1/18 | | | $ | 1,640 | | $ | 1,754 | |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Maryland Institute College of Art Issue, Series 2006 | | 5.000% | | | 6/1/30 | | | | 2,225 | | | 2,292 | |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Peninsula Regional Medical Center Issue, Series 2006 | | 5.000% | | | 7/1/26 | | | | 2,435 | | | 2,554 | |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Suburban Hospital Issue, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series 2004A | | 5.500% | | | 7/1/16 | | | | 500 | | | 545 | |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, The Johns Hopkins Hospital Issue | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series 2001 | | 5.000% | | | 5/15/12 | | | | 1,500 | | | 1,582 | |
Series 1990 | | 0.000% | | | 7/1/19 | | | | 4,000 | | | 2,184 | B |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, The Johns Hopkins University Issue, Series 2004A | | 5.000% | | | 7/1/33 | | | | 3,000 | | | 3,139 | |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Union Hospital of Cecil County Issue, Series 2002 | | 5.500% | | | 7/1/22 | | | | 250 | | | 266 | |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Maryland Medical System Issue | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series 2001 | | 5.750% | | | 7/1/21 | | | | 3,000 | | | 3,209 | |
Series 2000 (Pre-refunded 7/1/10) | | 6.750% | | | 7/1/30 | | | | 1,250 | | | 1,400 | A |
Series 2002 | | 6.000% | | | 7/1/32 | | | | 1,000 | | | 1,087 | |
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| | | | Maturity
| | | | |
| | Rate | | Date | | Par | | Value |
|
Maryland — Continued |
Maryland IDA, Economic Development Revenue Bonds (National Aquarium in Baltimore Facility) Series 2002B | | 5.000% | | | 11/1/19 | | | $ | 500 | | $ | 525 | |
Maryland IDA, Refunding Revenue Bonds (American Center for Physics Headquarters Facility), Series 2001 | | 5.250% | | | 12/15/15 | | | | 320 | | | 344 | |
Mayor and City Council of Baltimore (City of Baltimore, Maryland), GO Bonds, Consolidated Public | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Improvement Refunding Bonds of 1995, Series A (FGIC insured) | | 0.000% | | | 10/15/11 | | | | 940 | | | 708 | B |
Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, Port Facilities Revenue Bonds (Consolidation Coal Sales Company Project) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series 1984A | | 6.500% | | | 10/1/11 | | | | 5,000 | | | 5,203 | |
Series 1984B | | 6.500% | | | 10/1/11 | | | | 1,000 | | | 1,041 | |
Montgomery County, Maryland, GO Bonds, Consolidated Public Improvement | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Refunding Bonds of 1992, Series A | | 5.800% | | | 7/1/07 | | | | 4,000 | | | 4,069 | |
Refunding Bonds of 1992, Series A | | 0.000% | | | 7/1/10 | | | | 3,000 | | | 2,623 | B |
Refunding Bonds of 1999, Series A | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Pre-refunded 5/1/09) | | 5.000% | | | 5/1/18 | | | | 3,000 | | | 3,137 | A |
Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority, Solid Waste Refunding Revenue Bonds (Montgomery County Solid Waste Disposal System), Series 2003 AMT (AMBAC insured) | | 5.500% | | | 4/1/16 | | | | 3,425 | | | 3,696 | |
Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority, Solid Waste Revenue Bonds, Montgomery County Resource Recovery Project, Series 1993A AMT | | 6.000% | | | 7/1/07 | | | | 1,000 | | | 1,013 | |
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Portfolio of Investments — Continued
Maryland Tax-Free Income Trust — Continued
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Maturity
| | | | |
| | Rate | | Date | | Par | | Value |
|
Maryland — Continued |
Prince George’s County, Maryland, GO Consolidated Public Improvement Bonds (FSA insured) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series 1999 (Pre-refunded 10/1/09) | | 5.500% | | | 10/1/13 | | | $ | 4,330 | | $ | 4,611 | A |
Series 1999 | | 5.500% | | | 10/1/13 | | | | 170 | | | 181 | |
Queen Anne’s County, Maryland, Public Facilities Refunding Bonds of 2005 (MBIA insured) | | 5.000% | | | 11/15/16 | | | | 500 | | | 546 | |
State of Maryland, GO Bonds, State and Local Facilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loan of 2000, First Series | | 5.500% | | | 8/1/10 | | | | 2,000 | | | 2,144 | |
Loan of 2001, First Series | | 5.500% | | | 3/1/15 | | | | 5,000 | | | 5,656 | |
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George’s County, Maryland, Park Acquisition and Development GO Bonds, Series Z-2 | | 5.125% | | | 5/1/21 | | | | 1,310 | | | 1,389 | |
University System of Maryland Auxiliary Facility and Tuition Revenue Bonds, 1997 Series A (Pre-refunded 4/1/07) | | 5.125% | | | 4/1/17 | | | | 2,000 | | | 2,036 | A |
University System of Maryland Auxiliary Facility and Tuition Revenue Bonds, 2006 Series A | | 5.000% | | | 10/1/12 | | | | 2,500 | | | 2,713 | |
Washington Suburban Sanitary District, Maryland (Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Water Supply Refunding Bonds 1997 | | 5.250% | | | 6/1/16 | | | | 1,650 | | | 1,854 | |
Water Supply Refunding Bonds 1997 | | 5.750% | | | 6/1/17 | | | | 2,000 | | | 2,336 | |
Water Supply Refunding Bonds 1997 | | 6.000% | | | 6/1/18 | | | | 2,705 | | | 3,247 | |
Water Supply Refunding Bonds 1997 | | 6.000% | | | 6/1/19 | | | | 3,665 | | | 4,437 | |
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| | | | Maturity
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| | Rate | | Date | | Par | | Value |
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Puerto Rico — 1.4% |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Public Improvement Bonds of 2005, Series A, GO Bonds | | 5.000% | | | 7/1/25 | | | $ | 2,000 | | $ | 2,079 |
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Total Municipal Bonds (Identified Cost — $130,255) | | | 139,313 |
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Variable Rate Demand ObligationsC — 2.2% |
Maryland — 1.2% |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority (Pooled Loan Program Issue), Series 1985A VRDN | | 3.750% | | | 10/2/06 | | | | 1,000 | | | 1,000 |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, The Johns Hopkins University Issue, Series 2005A VRDN | | 3.730% | | | 10/2/06 | | | | 700 | | | 700 |
Texas — 1.0% |
Harris County Industrial Development Corporation, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, (Exxon Project) Series 1984A VRDN | | 3.750% | | | 10/2/06 | | | | 1,400 | | | 1,400 |
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Total Variable Rate Demand Obligations (Identified Cost — $3,100) | | | 3,100 |
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Portfolio of Investments — Continued
Maryland Tax-Free Income Trust — Continued
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| | | | Maturity
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| | Rate | | Date | | Par | | Value |
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| | | | | | | | | Value |
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Total Investments — 99.5% (Identified Cost — $133,355) | | | 142,413 |
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.5% | | | 701 |
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Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 143,114 |
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A | Pre-refunded bond — Bonds are referred to as pre-refunded when the issue has been advance refunded by a subsequent issue. The original issue is usually escrowed with U.S. Treasury securities in an amount sufficient to pay the interest, principal and call premium, if any, to the earliest call date. On that call date, the bond “matures.” The pre-refunded date is used in determining weighted average portfolio maturity. |
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B | Zero coupon bond — A bond with no periodic interest payments which is sold at such a discount as to produce a current yield to maturity. |
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C | The rate shown is the rate as of September 30, 2006, and the maturity shown is the longer of the next interest readjustment date or the date the original principal amount owed can be recovered through demand. |
A Guide to Investment Abbreviations is included in the Sector Diversification section on page 4 of this report.
See notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Maryland Tax-Free Income Trust
September 30, 2006 (Unaudited)
(Amounts in Thousands)
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Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Investment securities at market value (Identified Cost – $133,355) | | | | | | $ | 142,413 | |
Cash | | | | | | | 12 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | | | | 276 | |
Interest receivable | | | | | | | 1,958 | |
Other assets | | | | | | | 1 | |
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Total assets | | | | | | | 144,660 | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | | $ | 224 | | | | | |
Payable for income distribution | | | 214 | | | | | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 998 | | | | | |
Accrued management fees | | | 34 | | | | | |
Accrued distribution and service fees | | | 29 | | | | | |
Accrued expenses | | | 47 | | | | | |
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Total liabilities | | | | | | | 1,546 | |
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Net Assets | | | | | | $ | 143,114 | |
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Net assets consist of: | | | | | | | | |
Accumulated paid-in-capital applicable to: | | | | | | | | |
8,738 Primary Class shares outstanding | | | | | | $ | 133,807 | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | | | | | 5 | |
Undistributed net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | 244 | |
Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments | | | | | | | 9,058 | |
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Net Assets | | | | | | $ | 143,114 | |
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Net Asset Value Per Share: | | | | | | | | |
Primary Class | | | | | | | $16.38 | |
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See notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
Maryland Tax-Free Income Trust
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2006 (Unaudited)
(Amounts in Thousands)
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Investment Income: | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | | | | | $ | 3,495 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | |
Management fee | | $ | 392 | | | | | |
Distribution and service fees | | | 178 | | | | | |
Audit and legal fees | | | 24 | | | | | |
Custodian fee | | | 26 | | | | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | | | 16 | | | | | |
Registration fees | | | 3 | | | | | |
Reports to shareholders | | | 14 | | | | | |
Transfer agent and shareholder servicing expense | | | 21 | | | | | |
Other expenses | | | 23 | | | | | |
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| | | 697 | | | | | |
Less: Fees waived | | | (196 | ) | | | | |
Compensating balance credits | | | (2 | )A | | | | |
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Total expenses, net of fee waivers and compensating balance credits | | | | | | | 499 | |
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Net Investment Income | | | | | | | 2,996 | |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments: | | | | | | | | |
Realized gain on investments | | | 244 | | | | | |
Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments | | | 937 | | | | | |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments | | | 1,181 | |
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Change in Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | | | | | $ | 4,177 | |
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A See note 1, Compensating Balance Credits, in the notes to financial statements.
See notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Maryland Tax-Free Income Trust
(Amounts in Thousands)
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| | For the Six
| | For the
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| | Months Ended | | Year Ended |
| | 9/30/06 | | 3/31/06 |
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| | (Unaudited) | | |
Change in Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 2,996 | | | $ | 6,352 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments | | | 244 | | | | 70 | |
Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments | | | 937 | | | | (1,464 | ) |
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Change in net assets resulting from operations | | | 4,177 | | | | 4,958 | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (2,996 | ) | | | (6,352 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (45 | ) | | | (30 | ) |
Change in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | (3,867 | ) | | | (8,797 | ) |
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Change in net assets | | | (2,731 | ) | | | (10,221 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 145,845 | | | | 156,066 | |
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End of period | | $ | 143,114 | | | $ | 145,845 | |
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Undistributed net investment income | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 5 | |
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See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Maryland Tax-Free Income Trust
Contained below is per share operating performance data for a Primary Class share of beneficial interest outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements.
Primary Class:
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| | Six Months Ended
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| | September 30, | | Years Ended March 31, |
| | 2006 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2002 |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $16.25 | | | | $16.40 | | | | | $16.77 | | | | $16.63 | | | | $15.89 | | | | $16.15 | |
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Investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | .34 | | | | .67 | | | | | .65 | | | | .68 | | | | .70 | | | | .75 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | .14 | | | | (.15) | | | | | (.28) | | | | .15 | | | | .74 | | | | (.28) | |
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Total from investment operations | | | .48 | | | | .52 | | | | | .37 | | | | .83 | | | | 1.44 | | | | .47 | |
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Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (.34) | | | | (.67) | | | | | (.66) | | | | (.69) | | | | (.70) | | | | (.73) | |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (.01) | | | | — | | D | | | (.08) | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total distributions | | | (.35) | | | | (.67) | | | | | (.74) | | | | (.69) | | | | (.70) | | | | (.73) | |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $16.38 | | | | $16.25 | | | | | $16.40 | | | | $16.77 | | | | $16.63 | | | | $15.89 | |
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Total return | | | 2.97 | %B | | | 3.22 | % | | | | 2.22 | % | | | 5.06 | % | | | 9.20 | % | | | 2.96 | % |
Ratios to Average Net Assets:A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | .98 | %C | | | .97 | % | | | | .93 | % | | | .95 | % | | | .94 | % | | | .93 | % |
Expenses net of waivers, if any | | | .70 | %C | | | .70 | % | | | | .70 | % | | | .70 | % | | | .70 | % | | | .70 | % |
Expenses net of all reductions | | | .70 | %C | | | .70 | % | | | | .70 | % | | | .70 | % | | | .70 | % | | | .70 | % |
Net investment income | | | 4.20 | %C | | | 4.10 | % | | | | 3.91 | % | | | 4.05 | % | | | 4.27 | % | | | 4.53 | % |
Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 5.5 | %B | | | 4.7 | % | | | | 9.2 | % | | | 7.5 | % | | | 18.4 | % | | | 16.4 | % |
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Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | | $143,114 | | | | $145,845 | | | | | $156,066 | | | | $169,741 | | | | $167,624 | | | | $157,269 | |
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A | Total expenses reflects operating expenses prior to any voluntary expense waivers and/or compensating balance credits. Expenses net of waivers reflects total expenses before compensating balance credits but net of any voluntary expense waivers. Expenses net of all reductions reflects expenses less any compensating balance credits and/or voluntary expense waivers. |
B Not annualized.
C Annualized.
D $(.003) per share.
See notes to financial statements.
Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders 19
Performance Information
Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income Trust
The graph on the following page compares the Fund’s total returns to that of the Lehman Municipal Bond Index. The graph illustrates the cumulative total return of an initial $10,000 investment in Primary Class shares of the Fund for the periods indicated. The line for the Fund represents the total return after deducting all Fund investment management and other administrative expenses and the transaction costs of buying and selling portfolio securities. Prior to November 3, 1997, shares of the Fund were subject to a maximum initial sales charge of 2.75%. The returns shown on the following page do not reflect the imposition of an initial sales charge. The line representing the index does not include any transaction costs associated with buying and selling in the index or other administrative expenses. Both the Fund’s results and the index’s results assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions.
Total return measures investment performance in terms of appreciation or depreciation in the Fund’s net asset value per share, plus dividends and any capital gain distributions. It assumes that dividends and distributions were reinvested at the time they were paid. Average annual returns tend to smooth out variations in a fund’s return, so that they differ from actual year-to-year results.
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Performance Information — Continued
Growth of a $10,000 Investment — Primary Class
Periods Ended September 30, 2006
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| | | Cumulative
| | | Average Annual
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| | | Total Return | | | Total Return |
One Year | | | | +3.03% | | | | | +3.03% | |
Five Years | | | | +23.04% | | | | | +4.23% | |
Ten Years | | | | +62.23% | | | | | +4.96% | |
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The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The performance stated may have been due to extraordinary market conditions, which may not be duplicated in the future. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance information please visit www.leggmasonfunds.com. The investment return and principal value of the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Calculations assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Performance would have been lower if fees had not been waived in various periods.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders 21
Portfolio of Investments
Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income Trust
September 30, 2006 (Unaudited)
(Amounts in Thousands)
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| | | | Maturity
| | | | |
| | Rate | | Date | | Par | | Value |
|
Municipal Bonds — 98.7% |
Pennsylvania — 98.7% |
Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Health Center Revenue Bonds, UPMC Health System (MBIA insured) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series 1997B | | | 6.000% | | | | 7/1/24 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,221 | |
Series 1997B | | | 6.000% | | | | 7/1/26 | | | | 2,250 | | | | 2,772 | |
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Sewer Revenue Bonds Refunding | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series of 2001 (MBIA insured) | | | 5.375% | | | | 12/1/17 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,084 | |
Series of 2000 (Pre-refunded 12/1/10) | | | 5.500% | | | | 12/1/30 | | | | 845 | | | | 913 | A |
Series of 2000 (Unrefunded Balance) | | | 5.500% | | | | 12/1/30 | | | | 155 | | | | 166 | |
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Higher Education Building Authority, University Revenue Bonds (Carnegie Mellon University), Series 2002 | | | 5.250% | | | | 3/1/32 | | | | 1,190 | | | | 1,255 | |
Athens Area School District, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, GO Bonds, Series of 2001 (FGIC insured) | | | 5.500% | | | | 4/15/16 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,084 | |
Bethlehem Area School District, Northampton and Lehigh Counties, Pennsylvania, GO Bonds, Series A of 2001 (Pre-refunded 3/15/12) (FGIC insured) | | | 5.375% | | | | 3/15/20 | | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,176 | A |
Blue Mountain School District, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, GO Bonds, Series A of 2001 (Pre-refunded 10/1/11) (FSA insured) | | | 5.500% | | | | 10/1/18 | | | | 1,660 | | | | 1,806 | A |
Central Bucks School District, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, GO Bonds, Series of 2002 (FGIC insured) | | | 5.500% | | | | 5/15/19 | | | | 1,930 | | | | 2,101 | |
City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Gas Works Revenue Bonds, Twelfth Series B (MBIA insured) | | | 7.000% | | | | 5/15/20 | | | | 480 | | | | 578 | |
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Portfolio of Investments — Continued
Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income Trust — Continued
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Maturity
| | | | |
| | Rate | | Date | | Par | | Value |
|
Pennsylvania — Continued |
City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, GO Bonds, Series 2001 | | | 5.250% | | | | 9/15/15 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,062 | |
City of Pittsburgh (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania), GO Bonds, Series A of 1997 (AMBAC insured) (Pre-refunded 9/1/07) | | | 5.250% | | | | 9/1/18 | | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,031 | A |
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, GO Bonds, Second Series of 1999 (Pre-refunded 10/1/09) | | | 5.750% | | | | 10/1/14 | | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,215 | A |
County of Butler (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania), GO Bonds, Series of 2003 (Pre-refunded 7/15/13) (FGIC insured) | | | 5.250% | | | | 7/15/23 | | | | 500 | | | | 547 | A |
County of Chester, Pennsylvania, GO Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series of 1998 | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/15/15 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,024 | |
Series of 2004 | | | 5.000% | | | | 9/1/15 | | | | 1,280 | | | | 1,362 | |
County of Delaware, Pennsylvania, GO Bonds, Series of 1999 | | | 5.125% | | | | 10/1/16 | | | | 2,650 | | | | 2,752 | |
County of Westmoreland, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, GO Bonds (AMBAC insured) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series of 1992 | | | 0.000% | | | | 8/1/13 | | | | 2,000 | | | | 1,547 | B |
Series of 1992 | | | 0.000% | | | | 8/1/14 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 741 | B |
Erie Sewer Authority, Erie County, Pennsylvania, Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series of 1997 (Pre-refunded 6/1/07) (AMBAC insured) | | | 5.625% | | | | 6/1/17 | | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,028 | A |
Lower Merion School District, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, GO Bonds, Series 2003 | | | 5.000% | | | | 5/15/17 | | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,144 | |
Northampton County Higher Education Authority, University Revenue Bonds, Series B of 1996 (Lehigh University) | | | 5.250% | | | | 11/15/21 | | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,530 | |
Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority, Revenue Bonds, 1989 Series A (FGIC insured) | | | 6.000% | | | | 9/1/19 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,191 | |
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| | | | Maturity
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| | Rate | | Date | | Par | | Value |
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Pennsylvania — Continued |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania), Bryn Mawr College Revenue Bonds, Series of 1999 (AMBAC insured) | | | 5.125% | | | | 12/1/29 | | | $ | 2,000 | | | $ | 2,088 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Oil Franchise Tax Subordinated Revenue Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series B of 1998 (AMBAC insured) | | | 5.250% | | | | 12/1/16 | | | | 1,365 | | | | 1,422 | |
Series B of 2003 (MBIA insured) | | | 5.250% | | | | 12/1/17 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,089 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Registration Fee Revenue Bonds (AMBAC insured) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series of 2001 | | | 5.375% | | | | 7/15/19 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,088 | |
Series of 2001 | | | 5.500% | | | | 7/15/32 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,093 | |
Port Authority of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Special Revenue Transportation Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series of 1999 (Pre-refunded 3/1/09) (MBIA insured) | | | 6.375% | | | | 3/1/14 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,073 | A |
Refunding Series of 2001 (FGIC insured) | | | 5.500% | | | | 3/1/17 | | | | 250 | | | | 270 | |
Refunding Series of 2001 (FGIC insured) | | | 5.250% | | | | 3/1/20 | | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,136 | |
State Public School Building Authority, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, School Revenue Bonds (School District of the City of York Project), Series of 2003 (FSA insured) | | | 5.000% | | | | 5/1/19 | | | | 1,655 | | | | 1,764 | |
The City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series 1995 (MBIA insured) | | | 6.250% | | | | 8/1/11 | | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,232 | |
Series 2001A (FGIC insured) | | | 5.375% | | | | 11/1/20 | | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,172 | |
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Portfolio of Investments — Continued
Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income Trust — Continued
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Maturity
| | | | |
| | Rate | | Date | | Par | | Value |
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Pennsylvania — Continued |
The Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia, Hospital Revenue Bonds (The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Project) Series C of 2002 (MBIA insured) | | | 3.880% | | | | 10/2/06 | | | $ | 200 | | | $ | 200 | |
The Mckean County Hospital Authority Hospital Revenue Bonds (Bradford Hospital Project), Series of 2005 | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/1/18 | | | | 1,265 | | | | 1,315 | |
The Pennsylvania State University Bonds Refunding, Series 2003 | | | 5.250% | | | | 3/1/18 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,082 | |
The School District of Philadelphia, GO Refunding Bonds, Series A of 2005 (AMBAC insured) | | | 5.000% | | | | 8/1/17 | | | | 500 | | | | 539 | |
The School District of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, GO Bonds, Series B of 2002 (FGIC insured) | | | 5.625% | | | | 8/1/15 | | | | 1,700 | | | | 1,880 | |
Wilkes-Barre Area School District, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, GO Notes, Series A of 2003 (MBIA insured) (Pre-refunded 4/1/14) | | | 5.250% | | | | 4/1/22 | | | | 1,460 | | | | 1,607 | A |
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Total Municipal Bonds (Identified Cost — $56,766) | | | 60,380 | |
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Total Investments — 98.7% (Identified Cost — $56,766) | | | 60,380 | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 802 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 61,182 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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A | Pre-refunded bond — Bonds are referred to as pre-refunded when the issue has been advance refunded by a subsequent issue. The original issue is usually escrowed with U.S. Treasury securities in an amount sufficient to pay the interest, principal and call premium, if any, to the earliest call date. On that call date, the bond “matures.” The pre-refunded date is used in determining weighted average portfolio maturity. |
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B | Zero coupon bond — A bond with no periodic interest payments which is sold at such a discount as to produce a current yield to maturity. |
A Guide to Investment Abbreviations is included in the Sector Diversification section on page 4 of this report.
See notes to financial statements.
Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders 25
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income Trust
September 30, 2006 (Unaudited)
(Amounts in Thousands)
| | | | | | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Investment securities at market value (Identified Cost – $56,766) | | | | | | $ | 60,380 | |
Cash | | | | | | | 150 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | | | | 2 | |
Interest receivable | | | | | | | 848 | |
Other assets | | | | | | | 1 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | | | | | 61,381 | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | | $ | 63 | | | | | |
Payable for income distribution | | | 88 | | | | | |
Accrued management fees | | | 9 | | | | | |
Accrued distribution and service fees | | | 13 | | | | | |
Accrued expenses | | | 26 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | | | | | 199 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | | | | | $ | 61,182 | |
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Net assets consist of: | | | | | | | | |
Accumulated paid-in-capital applicable to: | | | | | | | | |
3,705 Primary Class shares outstanding | | | | | | $ | 57,527 | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | | | | | 7 | |
Undistributed net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | 34 | |
Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments | | | | | | | 3,614 | |
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Net Assets | | | | | | $ | 61,182 | |
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Net Asset Value Per Share: | | | | | | | | |
Primary Class | | | | | | | $16.51 | |
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See notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income Trust
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2006 (Unaudited)
(Amounts in Thousands)
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Investment Income: | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | | | | | $ | 1,446 | |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | |
Management fee | | $ | 170 | | | | | |
Distribution and service fees | | | 77 | | | | | |
Audit and legal fees | | | 21 | | | | | |
Custodian fee | | | 17 | | | | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | | | 14 | | | | | |
Registration fees | | | 3 | | | | | |
Reports to shareholders | | | 10 | | | | | |
Transfer agent and shareholder servicing expense | | | 11 | | | | | |
Other expenses | | | 13 | | | | | |
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| | | 336 | | | | | |
Less: Fees waived | | | (118 | ) | | | | |
Compensating balance credits | | | (1 | )A | | | | |
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Total expenses, net of fee waivers and compensating balance credits | | | | | | | 217 | |
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Net Investment Income | | | | | | | 1,229 | |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments: | | | | | | | | |
Realized gain on investments | | | 34 | | | | | |
Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments | | | 383 | | | | | |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments | | | 417 | |
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Change in Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | | | | | $ | 1,646 | |
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A | See note 1, Compensating Balance Credits, in the notes to financial statements. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income Trust
(Amounts in Thousands)
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| | For the Six
| | For the
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| | Months Ended
| | Year Ended
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| | 9/30/06 | | 3/31/06 |
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| | (Unaudited) | | |
Change in Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 1,229 | | | $ | 2,586 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments | | | 34 | | | | 70 | |
Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments | | | 383 | | | | (539 | ) |
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Change in net assets resulting from operations | | | 1,646 | | | | 2,117 | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1,229 | ) | | | (2,586 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (50 | ) | | | — | |
Change in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | (1,843 | ) | | | (8,323 | ) |
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Change in net assets | | | (1,476 | ) | | | (8,792 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 62,658 | | | | 71,450 | |
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End of period | | $ | 61,182 | | | $ | 62,658 | |
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Undistributed net investment income | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 7 | |
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See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income Trust
Contained below is per share operating performance data for a Primary Class share of beneficial interest outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements.
Primary Class:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Years Ended March 31, |
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| | Six Months Ended
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| | September 30, | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2006 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2002 |
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| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | |
|
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $16.41 | | | | $16.54 | | | | $16.95 | | | | $16.79 | | | | $15.98 | | | | $16.29 | |
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| | |
Investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | .33 | | | | .64 | | | | .60 | | | | .56 | | | | .65 | | | | .74 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | .11 | | | | (.14) | | | | (.37) | | | | .28 | | | | .81 | | | | (.31) | |
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| | |
Total from investment operations | | | .44 | | | | .50 | | | | .23 | | | | .84 | | | | 1.46 | | | | .43 | |
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Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (.33) | | | | (.63) | | | | (.60) | | | | (.57) | | | | (.65) | | | | (.74) | |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (.01) | | | | — | | | | (.04) | | | | (.11) | | | | — | | | | — | |
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| | |
Total distributions | | | (.34) | | | | (.63) | | | | (.64) | | | | (.68) | | | | (.65) | | | | (.74) | |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $16.51 | | | | $16.41 | | | | $16.54 | | | | $16.95 | | | | $16.79 | | | | $15.98 | |
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| | |
Total return | | | 2.71 | %B | | | 3.07 | % | | | 1.37 | % | | | 5.08 | % | | | 9.27 | % | | | 2.64 | % |
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Ratios to average net assets:A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 1.09 | %C | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | .98 | % | | | 1.02 | % |
Expenses net of waivers, if any | | | .70 | %C | | | .70 | % | | | .70 | % | | | .70 | % | | | .70 | % | | | .70 | % |
Expenses net of all reductions | | | .70 | %C | | | .70 | % | | | .70 | % | | | .70 | % | | | .70 | % | | | .70 | % |
Net investment income | | | 3.97 | %C | | | 3.80 | % | | | 3.59 | % | | | 3.32 | % | | | 3.92 | % | | | 4.47 | % |
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Supplemental data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 1.4 | %B | | | 2.8 | % | | | 8.9 | % | | | 18.3 | % | | | 21.3 | % | | | 36.8 | % |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | | $61,182 | | | | $62,658 | | | | $71,450 | | | | $80,057 | | | | $77,665 | | | | $71,478 | |
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A | Total expenses reflects operating expenses prior to any voluntary expense waivers and/or compensating balance credits. Expenses net of waivers reflects total expenses before compensating balance credits but net of any voluntary expense waivers. Expenses net of all reductions reflects expenses less any compensating balance credits and/or voluntary expense waivers. |
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B | Not annualized. |
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C | Annualized |
See notes to financial statements.
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Performance Information
Tax-Free Intermediate-Term Income Trust
The graph on the following page compares the Fund’s total returns to that of the Lehman 7-Year Municipal Bond Index. The graph illustrates the cumulative total return of an initial $10,000 investment in Primary Class shares of the Fund for the periods indicated. The line for the Fund represents the total return after deducting all Fund investment management and other administrative expenses and the transaction costs of buying and selling portfolio securities. Prior to August 1, 1995, shares of the Fund were subject to a maximum initial sales charge of 2.00%. The returns shown on the following page do not reflect the imposition of an initial sales charge. The line representing the index does not include any transaction costs associated with buying and selling in the index or other administrative expenses. Both the Fund’s results and the index’s results assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions.
Total return measures investment performance in terms of appreciation or depreciation in the Fund’s net asset value per share, plus dividends and any capital gain distributions. It assumes that dividends and distributions were reinvested at the time they were paid. Average annual returns tend to smooth out variations in a fund’s return, so that they differ from actual year-to-year results.
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Performance Information — Continued
Growth of a $10,000 Investment — Primary Class
Periods Ended September 30, 2006
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Cumulative
| | | Average Annual
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| | | Total Return | | | Total Return |
One Year | | | | +2.98% | | | | | +2.98% | |
Five Years | | | | +18.44% | | | | | +3.44% | |
Ten Years | | | | +52.09% | | | | | +4.28% | |
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The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The performance stated may have been due to extraordinary market conditions, which may not be duplicated in the future. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance information please visit www.leggmasonfunds.com. The investment return and principal value of the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Calculations assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Performance would have been lower if fees had not been waived in various periods.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Portfolio of Investments
Tax-Free Intermediate-Term Income Trust
September 30, 2006 (Unaudited)
(Amounts in Thousands)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Maturity
| | | | |
| | Rate | | Date | | Par | | Value |
|
Municipal Bonds — 100.4% |
Alabama — 1.7% |
Alabama Public School & College Capital Improvement Pool Series A | | 5.000% | | | 2/1/20 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,047 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
Arizona — 1.7% |
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Salt River Project Electric System Refunding Revenue Bonds, 2001 Series A | | 5.000% | | | 1/1/11 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,057 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
California — 3.5% |
State of California Economic Recovery Bonds, Series 2004A | | 5.000% | | | 7/1/16 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,062 | |
The Regents of the University of California, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2003A (AMBAC insured) | | 5.000% | | | 5/15/13 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,085 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,147 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
Delaware — 2.1% |
The State of Delaware, GO Bonds, Series 2004A | | 5.000% | | | 1/1/13 | | | | 1,225 | | | | 1,307 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
District of Columbia — 2.4% |
District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), GO Bonds, Series 2003A (MBIA insured) | | 5.000% | | | 6/1/16 | | | | 445 | | | | 476 | |
District of Columbia Multimodal Revenue Bonds, MedStar Health, Inc. Issue (Georgetown University Hospital and Washington Hospital Center Projects), Series 2001D (Pre-refunded 2/16/07) | | 6.875% | | | 8/15/31 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,012 | A |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,488 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Portfolio of Investments — Continued
Tax-Free Intermediate-Term Income Trust — Continued
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Maturity
| | | | |
| | Rate | | Date | | Par | | Value |
|
Florida — 6.1% |
Certificates of Participation (School Board of Leon County, Florida Master Lease Program), Series 2006 (AMBAC insured) | | 5.000% | | | 7/1/21 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,073 | |
Seminole County, Florida, Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 1992 (MBIA insured) | | 6.000% | | | 10/1/12 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,123 | |
State of Florida, Full Faith and Credit, State Board of Education, Capital Outlay Bonds, 2000 Series A | | 5.500% | | | 1/1/16 | | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,603 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,799 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Georgia — 5.5% |
Development Authority of Gwinnett County, Certificates of Participation (Gwinnett County Public Schools Project), Series 2004 (MBIA insured) | | 5.250% | | | 1/1/15 | | | | 500 | | | | 545 | |
Development Authority of the City of Milledgeville and Baldwin County Revenue Bonds (Georgia College & State University Foundation Property III, LLC, Student Housing System Project), Series 2004 | | 5.500% | | | 9/1/24 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,068 | |
Downtown Savannah Authority (Georgia) Revenue Refunding Bonds (Chatham County Projects), Series 2005A | | 5.000% | | | 1/1/19 | | | | 660 | | | | 714 | |
State of Georgia, GO Bonds, Series 1997C | | 6.250% | | | 8/1/10 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,097 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,424 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Hawaii — 1.8% |
State of Hawaii, GO Bonds of 2004 (MBIA insured) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series DD (Pre-refunded Series 5/1/14) | | 5.000% | | | 5/1/16 | | | | 385 | | | | 418 | A |
Series DD | | 5.000% | | | 5/1/16 | | | | 615 | | | | 662 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,080 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Maturity
| | | | |
| | Rate | | Date | | Par | | Value |
|
Illinois — 0.7% |
City of Chicago, GO Bonds (Emergency Telephone System), Refunding Series 1999 (FGIC insured) | | 5.250% | | | 1/1/20 | | | $ | 400 | | | $ | 450 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
Kansas — 0.7% |
City of Wichita, Kansas, GO Bonds, Series 772 (FGIC Insured) | | 4.500% | | | 9/1/18 | | | | 400 | | | | 412 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Louisiana — 9.1% |
Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, Auxiliary Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2004 (FSA insured) | | 5.250% | | | 7/1/13 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,086 | |
City of Lafayette, State of Louisiana, Public Improvement Sales Tax Bonds, Series 1999B (FGIC insured) | | 7.000% | | | 3/1/09 | | | | 750 | | | | 807 | |
City of New Orleans, Louisiana, GO Refunding Bonds, Series 1998 (FGIC insured) | | 5.500% | | | 12/1/10 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,066 | |
City of New Orleans, Louisiana, Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2005 (MBIA insured) | | 5.000% | | | 3/1/14 | | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,145 | |
Limited Ad Valorem Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2005 of the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge | | 5.000% | | | 5/1/20 | | | | 500 | | | | 532 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,636 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Maryland — 22.5% |
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, GO Bonds, Consolidated Solid Waste Projects, Series 1998 AMT | | 5.300% | | | 2/1/17 | | | | 450 | | | | 462 | |
Baltimore County, Maryland, GO Bonds, Metropolitan District Bonds (70th Issue) | | 4.250% | | | 9/1/26 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 992 | |
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Portfolio of Investments — Continued
Tax-Free Intermediate-Term Income Trust — Continued
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Maturity
| | | | |
| | Rate | | Date | | Par | | Value |
|
Maryland — Continued |
Frederick County, Maryland, GO Bonds, Public Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds of 2000 | | 5.000% | | | 12/1/15 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,066 | |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds Kennedy Kreiger Issue | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series 1997 | | 5.200% | | | 7/1/09 | | | | 400 | | | | 410 | |
Series 1997 | | 5.250% | | | 7/1/10 | | | | 400 | | | | 410 | |
Series 1997 | | 5.125% | | | 7/1/22 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,017 | |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, MedStar Health Issue, Series 2004 | | 5.750% | | | 8/15/14 | | | | 500 | | | | 556 | |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Carroll County General Hospital Issue | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series 2002 | | 5.125% | | | 7/1/14 | | | | 400 | | | | 420 | |
Series 2002 | | 6.000% | | | 7/1/21 | | | | 535 | | | | 581 | |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, The Johns Hopkins Hospital Issue, Series 2001 | | 5.000% | | | 5/15/11 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,057 | |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Maryland Medical System Issue | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series 2000 | | 6.125% | | | 7/1/07 | | | | 250 | | | | 255 | |
Series 2001 | | 5.000% | | | 7/1/10 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,043 | |
Maryland Transportation Authority, Airport Parking Revenue Bonds, Baltimore/Washington International Airport Projects, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series 2002B AMT (AMBAC insured) | | 5.250% | | | 3/1/12 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,068 | |
Mayor and City Council of Baltimore (City of Baltimore, Maryland), GO Bonds, Consolidated Public Improvement Refunding Bonds of 1995, Series A (FGIC insured) | | 0.000% | | | 10/15/06 | | | | 750 | | | | 749 | B |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Maturity
| | | | |
| | Rate | | Date | | Par | | Value |
|
Maryland — Continued |
Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority, Solid Waste Refunding Revenue Bonds (Montgomery County Solid Waste Disposal System), Series 2003 AMT (AMBAC insured) | | 5.500% | | | 4/1/15 | | | $ | 1,575 | | | $ | 1,705 | |
State of Maryland, GO Bonds, State and Local Facilities Loan of 2000, First Series | | 5.500% | | | 8/1/10 | | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,144 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 13,935 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Massachusetts — 1.7% |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, GO Refunding Bonds, 1997 Series A (AMBAC insured) | | 5.750% | | | 8/1/10 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,078 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
Michigan — 3.4% |
Williamston Community Schools School District, County of Ingham, State of Michigan, School Building and Site Bonds, Series 1996 (MBIA insured) | | 6.250% | | | 5/1/09 | | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,083 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
New York — 1.9% |
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, New York University, Insured Revenue Bonds, Series 1998A (MBIA insured) | | 6.000% | | | 7/1/18 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,196 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
Pennsylvania — 15.1% |
Central Bucks School District, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, GO Bonds, Series of 2002 (FGIC insured) | | 5.500% | | | 5/15/17 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,089 | |
City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, GO Bonds, Series of 2002 (AMBAC insured) | | 5.875% | | | 11/15/12 | | | | 1,200 | | | | 1,347 | |
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Portfolio of Investments — Continued
Tax-Free Intermediate-Term Income Trust — Continued
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Maturity
| | | | |
| | Rate | | Date | | Par | | Value |
|
Pennsylvania — Continued |
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, GO Bonds, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Second Series of 1999 (Pre-refunded 10/1/09) | | 5.750% | | | 10/1/14 | | | $ | 2,000 | | | $ | 2,143 | A |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Oil Franchise Tax Subordinated Revenue Bonds, Series B of 2003 (MBIA insured) | | 5.250% | | | 12/1/16 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,095 | |
The City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series 1993 (AMBAC insured) | | 5.625% | | | 6/15/08 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,035 | |
Series 2001A (FGIC insured) | | 5.250% | | | 11/1/17 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,079 | |
The Pennsylvania IDA, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2002 (AMBAC insured) | | 5.500% | | | 7/1/20 | | | | 500 | | | | 549 | |
The Pennsylvania State University Bonds, Series A of 1997 | | 5.000% | | | 8/15/16 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,030 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,367 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Texas — 9.9% |
City of Austin, Texas (Travis and Williamson Counties), Electric Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002A (AMBAC insured) | | 5.500% | | | 11/15/13 | | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,218 | |
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Senior Lien Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2001 (AMBAC insured) | | 5.375% | | | 12/1/17 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,074 | |
Harris County, Texas, Permanent Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 1996 (MBIA insured) | | 0.000% | | | 10/1/17 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 635 | B |
Tarrant County, Texas, Health Facilities Development Corporation, Harris Methodist Health System Revenue Bonds (FGIC Insured) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series 1987A | | 5.000% | | | 9/1/15 | | | | 250 | | | | 269 | |
Series 1987B | | 5.000% | | | 9/1/15 | | | | 855 | | | | 922 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Maturity
| | | | |
| | Rate | | Date | | Par | | Value |
|
Texas — Continued |
Texas Public Finance Authority, State of Texas, GO Refunding Bonds, Series 1998B | | 5.125% | | | 10/1/15 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,036 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,154 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Virginia — 5.2% |
Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds (James Lee Community Center), Series 2004 | | 5.250% | | | 6/1/19 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,061 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Airport System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1999A (FGIC insured) | | 5.250% | | | 10/1/12 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,048 | |
Virginia Resources Authority, Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Revenue Bonds, Series 1999 | | 5.750% | | | 10/1/13 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,083 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,192 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Washington — 5.4% |
King County, Washington, Sewer Revenue Bonds, 1999 (Second Series) (FGIC insured) (Pre-refunded 1/1/09) | | 6.000% | | | 1/1/10 | | | | 1,115 | | | | 1,184 | A |
State of Washington, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax GO Bonds, Series 1997D | | 6.500% | | | 1/1/07 | | | | 1,045 | | | | 1,052 | |
State of Washington, Various Purpose GO Bonds, Series 2000B | | 6.000% | | | 1/1/11 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,075 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,311 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Identified Cost — $59,927) | | | | | | | | | | | 62,163 | |
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Portfolio of Investments — Continued
Tax-Free Intermediate-Term Income Trust — Continued
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Maturity
| | | | |
| | Rate | | Date | | Par | | Value |
|
Variable Rate Demand ObligationsC — 0.2% |
Pennsylvania — 0.2% |
Delaware County Industrial Development Authority (Pennsylvania), Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series G 1997 (Resource Recovery Facility) VRDN | | 3.730% | | | 10/4/06 | | | $ | 100 | | | $ | 100 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Variable Rate Demand Obligations (Identified Cost — $100) | | | 100 | |
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Total Investments — 100.6% (Identified Cost — $60,027) | | | 62,263 | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities — (0.6)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | (385 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 61,878 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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A | Pre-refunded bond — Bonds are referred to as pre-refunded when the issue has been advance refunded by a subsequent issue. The original issue is usually escrowed with U.S. Treasury securities in an amount sufficient to pay the interest, principal and call premium, if any, to the earliest call date. On that call date, the bond “matures.” The pre-refunded date is used in determining weighted average portfolio maturity. |
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B | Zero coupon bond — A bond with no periodic interest payments which is sold at such a discount as to produce a current yield to maturity. |
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C | The rate shown is the rate as of September 30, 2006, and the maturity shown is the longer of the next interest readjustment date or the date the original principal amount owed can be recovered through demand. |
A Guide to Investment Abbreviations is included in the Sector Diversification section on page 4 of this report.
See notes to financial statements.
Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders 39
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Tax-Free Intermediate Income Trust
September 30, 2006 (Unaudited)
(Amounts in Thousands)
| | | | | | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Investment securities at market value (Identified Cost – $60,027) | | | | | | $ | 62,263 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | | | | 1 | |
Interest receivable | | | | | | | 886 | |
Other assets | | | | | | | 1 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | | | | | 63,151 | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | | $ | 116 | | | | | |
Payable for income distribution | | | 85 | | | | | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 998 | | | | | |
Accrued management fees | | | 8 | | | | | |
Accrued distribution and service fees | | | 13 | | | | | |
Accrued expenses | | | 53 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | | | | | 1,273 | |
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Net Assets | | | | | | $ | 61,878 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net assets consist of: | | | | | | | | |
Accumulated paid-in-capital applicable to: | | | | | | | | |
3,938 Primary Class shares outstanding | | | | | | $ | 60,346 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | | | | | (704 | ) |
Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments | | | | | | | 2,236 | |
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Net Assets | | | | | | $ | 61,878 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share: | | | | | | | | |
Primary Class | | | | | | | $15.71 | |
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See notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
Tax-Free Intermediate Income Trust
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2006 (Unaudited)
(Amounts in Thousands)
| | | | | | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | | | | | $ | 1,400 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | |
Management fee | | $ | 171 | | | | | |
Distribution and service fees | | | 77 | | | | | |
Audit and legal fees | | | 24 | | | | | |
Custodian fee | | | 16 | | | | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | | | 14 | | | | | |
Registration fees | | | 10 | | | | | |
Reports to shareholders | | | 9 | | | | | |
Transfer agent and shareholder servicing expense | | | 9 | | | | | |
Other expenses | | | 14 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | 344 | | | | | |
Less: Fees waived | | | (126 | ) | | | | |
Compensating balance credits | | | (1 | )A | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses, net of fee waivers and compensating balance credits | | | | | | | 217 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | | | | | | 1,183 | |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments: | | | | | | | | |
Realized loss on investments transactions | | | (93 | ) | | | | |
Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments | | | 549 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments | | | 456 | |
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Change in Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | | | | | $ | 1,639 | |
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A | See note 1, Compensating Balance Credits, in the notes to financial statements. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Tax-Free Intermediate Income Trust
(Amounts in Thousands)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six
| | For the
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| | Months Ended
| | Year Ended
|
| | 9/30/06 | | 3/31/06 |
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| | (Unaudited) | | |
Change in Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 1,183 | | | $ | 2,467 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments | | | (93 | ) | | | (40 | ) |
Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments | | | 549 | | | | (822 | ) |
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Change in net assets resulting from operations | | | 1,639 | | | | 1,605 | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1,183 | ) | | | (2,467 | ) |
Change in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | (1,607 | ) | | | (7,646 | ) |
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Change in net assets | | | (1,151 | ) | | | (8,508 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 63,029 | | | | 71,537 | |
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End of period | | $ | 61,878 | | | $ | 63,029 | |
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Undistributed net investment income | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Tax-Free Intermediate-Term Income Trust
Contained below is per share operating performance data for a Primary Class share of beneficial interest outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements.
Primary Class:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Years Ended March 31, |
| | | | |
| | Six Months Ended
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | September 30,
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2006 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2002 |
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| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $15.60 | | | | $15.81 | | | | $16.27 | | | | $16.13 | | | | $15.47 | | | | $15.66 | |
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Investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | .30 | | | | .57 | | | | .54 | | | | .49 | | | | .56 | | | | .65 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | .11 | | | | (.21) | | | | (.46) | | | | .14 | | | | .66 | | | | (.18) | |
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| | |
Total from investment operations | | | .41 | | | | .36 | | | | .08 | | | | .63 | | | | 1.22 | | | | .47 | |
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Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (.30) | | | | (.57) | | | | (.54) | | | | (.49) | | | | (.56) | | | | (.66) | |
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| | |
Total distributions | | | (.30) | | | | (.57) | | | | (.54) | | | | (.49) | | | | (.56) | | | | (.66) | |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $15.71 | | | | $15.60 | | | | $15.81 | | | | $16.27 | | | | $16.13 | | | | $15.47 | |
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Total return | | | 2.64 | %B | | | 2.31 | % | | | .50 | % | | | 3.95 | % | | | 8.01 | % | | | 3.00 | % |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets:A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 1.11 | %C | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.10 | % |
Expenses net of waivers, if any | | | .70 | %C | | | .70 | % | | | .70 | % | | | .70 | % | | | .70 | % | | | .70 | % |
Expenses net of all reductions | | | .70 | %C | | | .70 | % | | | .70 | % | | | .70 | % | | | .70 | % | | | .70 | % |
Net investment income | | | 3.81 | %C | | | 3.62 | % | | | 3.36 | % | | | 3.01 | % | | | 3.52 | % | | | 4.16 | % |
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Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 7.4 | %B | | | 13.9 | % | | | 12.6 | % | | | 18.5 | % | | | 17.3 | % | | | 17.8 | % |
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Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | | $61,878 | | | | $63,029 | | | | $71,537 | | | | $77,154 | | | | $74,288 | | | | $59,266 | |
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A | Total expenses reflects operating expenses prior to any voluntary expense waivers and/or compensating balance credits. Expenses net of waivers reflects total expenses before compensating balance credits but net of any voluntary expense waivers. Expenses net of all reductions reflects expenses less any compensating balance credits and/or voluntary expense waivers. |
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B | Not annualized. |
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C | Annualized. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
Legg Mason Tax-Free Income Fund
(Amounts in Thousands) (Unaudited)
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies:
The Legg Mason Tax-Free Income Fund (“Trust”), consisting of the Maryland Tax-Free Income Trust (“Maryland Tax-Free”), the Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income Trust (“Pennsylvania Tax-Free”) and the Tax-Free Intermediate-Term Income Trust (“Tax-Free Intermediate”) (each a “Fund”), is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”), as amended, as an open-end management investment company. All series of the Trust are non-diversified.
Each Fund consists of two classes of shares: Primary Class and Institutional Class. The Institutional Classes of the Funds are not currently active.
Preparation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements:
Security Valuation
Each Fund’s securities are valued on the basis of readily available market quotations or, lacking such quotations, at fair value as determined under policies approved by and under the general oversight of the Board of Trustees. In determining fair value, all relevant qualitative and quantitative factors available are considered. These factors are subject to change over time and reviewed periodically. A Fund may use fair value pricing instead of market quotations to value one or more securities if the Fund believes that, because of special circumstances, doing so would more accurately reflect the prices the Fund expects to realize on the current sale of those securities. Further, because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may differ significantly from quoted or published values or from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and the differences could be material.
Maryland Tax-Free and Pennsylvania Tax-Free each follow an investment policy of investing primarily in municipal obligations of one state. Economic changes affecting either of those states and certain of its public bodies and municipalities may affect the ability of issuers within that state to pay interest on, or repay principal of, municipal obligations held by either of those Funds.
Security Transactions
Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Realized gains and losses from security transactions are reported on an identified cost basis for both financial reporting and federal income tax purposes.
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Notes to Financial Statements — Continued
Legg Mason Tax-Free Income Fund — Continued
For the six months ended September 30, 2006, security transactions (excluding short-term investments) were:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Purchases | | Proceeds From Sales |
|
Maryland Tax-Free | | $ | 7,574 | | | $ | 12,887 | |
Pennsylvania Tax-Free | | | 825 | | | | 2,236 | |
Tax-Free Intermediate | | | 4,899 | | | | 4,485 | |
Investment Income and Distributions to Shareholders
Interest income and expenses are recorded on the accrual basis. Bond premiums and discounts are amortized for financial reporting and federal income tax purposes. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. When available, net capital gain distributions are declared and paid annually in June. An additional distribution may be made in December, to the extent necessary, in order to comply with Federal excise tax requirements. Distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from those determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Accordingly, periodic reclassifications are made within the Funds’ capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution under federal income tax regulations.
Compensating Balance Credits
The Funds have an arrangement with their custodian bank, whereby a portion of the custodian’s fee is paid indirectly by credits earned on the Funds’ cash on deposit with the bank. This deposit arrangement is an alternative to purchasing overnight investments.
Other
In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Funds in the future and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
2. Federal Income Taxes:
No provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made since each Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute substantially all of its taxable income and capital gains to its shareholders. Because federal income tax regulations differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, income and capital gain distributions determined in accordance with tax regulations may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes.
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Accordingly, the character of distributions and composition of net assets for tax purposes may differ from those reflected in the accompanying financial statements. The amount and character of tax basis distributions and composition of net assets are finalized at fiscal year end; accordingly tax basis balances have not been determined as of September 30, 2006.
The Funds intend to retain realized capital gains that may be offset against available capital loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes. Maryland Tax-Free and Pennsylvania Tax-Free had no capital loss carryforwards at March 31, 2006. Unused capital loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes for Tax-Free Intermediate at March 31, 2006 were:
| | | | | | |
Expiration Date | | Tax-Free Intermediate |
|
| 2008 | | | $ | 12 | |
| 2009 | | | | 230 | |
| 2012 | | | | 18 | |
| 2013 | | | | 311 | |
| 2014 | | | | 33 | |
3. Transactions With Affiliates:
The Trust has an investment advisory and management agreement with Legg Mason Fund Adviser, Inc. (“LMFA”). Pursuant to the agreement, LMFA provides the Funds with investment management and administrative services for which each Fund pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 0.55% of each Fund’s average daily net assets.
LMFA has voluntarily agreed to waive its fees in any month to the extent a Fund’s expenses (exclusive of taxes, interest, brokerage and extraordinary expenses) exceed during that month certain annual rates of that Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2007. The following chart summarizes the management fees and expense limitations for each of the Funds:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Six Months Ended
|
| | | | | | September 30, 2006 |
| | Advisory
| | Expense
| | Management
|
Fund | | Fee | | Limitation | | Fees Waived |
|
Maryland Tax-Free | | | 0.55% | | | | 0.70% | | | $ | 196 | |
Pennsylvania Tax-Free | | | 0.55% | | | | 0.70% | | | | 118 | |
Tax-Free Intermediate | | | 0.55% | | | | 0.70% | | | | 126 | |
Legg Mason Investment Counsel & Trust Co., N.A. (“LMIC”) serves as investment adviser to each Fund pursuant to a sub-advisory agreement with LMFA. LMFA (not the Funds) pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50% of each Fund’s average daily net assets. Effective April 1, 2006, Legg Mason Trust, fsb changed its name to Legg Mason Investment Counsel & Trust Company, N.A. (“LMIC”).
46 Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders
Notes to Financial Statements — Continued
Legg Mason Tax-Free Income Fund — Continued
Legg Mason Investor Services, LLC (“LMIS”) serves as distributor of the Funds. LMIS receives an annual distribution fee and an annual service fee, based on each Fund’s Primary Class’s average daily net assets, computed daily and payable monthly as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Six Months Ended
|
| | | | | | September 30, 2006 |
| | Distribution
| | Service
| | Distribution and Service
|
Fund | | Fee | | Fee | | Fees Voluntarily Waived |
|
Maryland Tax-Free | | | 0.125% | | | | 0.125% | | | $ | — | |
Pennsylvania Tax-Free | | | 0.125% | | | | 0.125% | | | | — | |
Tax-Free Intermediate | | | 0.125% | | | | 0.125% | | | | — | |
LM Fund Services, Inc. (“LMFS”), a registered transfer agent, has an agreement with the Funds’ transfer agent to assist it with some of its duties. For this assistance, the transfer agent paid LMFS the following amounts for the six months ended September 30, 2006: Maryland Tax-Free, $7; Pennsylvania Tax-Free, $3; and Tax-Free Intermediate, $7.
LMFA, LMIC, LMIS and LMFS are corporate affiliates and wholly owned subsidiaries of Legg Mason, Inc.
Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”), directors may elect to defer receipt of all or a specified portion of their compensation. A participating director may select one or more funds in which his or her deferred director’s fees will be deemed to be invested. Deferred amounts remain in the fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.
4. Line of Credit:
The Funds, along with certain other Legg Mason Funds, participate in a $400 million line of credit (“Credit Agreement”) to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, each participating Fund is liable only for principal and interest payments related to borrowings made by that Fund. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate equal to the prevailing federal funds rate plus the federal funds rate margin. The Funds did not utilize the line of credit during the period ended September 30, 2006.
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5. Fund Share Transactions:
At September 30, 2006, there were unlimited shares authorized at $.001 par value for all Funds of the Trust. Share transactions were:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Maryland Tax-Free |
| | Primary Class |
| | Six Months
| | Year
|
| | Ended
| | Ended
|
| | 9/30/06 | | 3/31/06 |
|
Shares: | | | | | | | | |
Sold | | | 364 | | | | 738 | |
Reinvestment of Dividends | | | 134 | | | | 272 | |
Repurchased | | | (737 | ) | | | (1,547 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Change | | | (239 | ) | | | (537 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Amount: | | | | | | | | |
Sold | | $ | 5,896 | | | $ | 12,155 | |
Reinvestment of Dividends | | | 2,176 | | | | 4,470 | |
Repurchased | | | (11,939 | ) | | | (25,422 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Change | | $ | (3,867 | ) | | $ | (8,797 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Pennsylvania Tax-Free |
| | Primary Class |
| | Six Months
| | Year
|
| | Ended
| | Ended
|
| | 9/30/06 | | 3/31/06 |
|
Shares: | | | | | | | | |
Sold | | | 171 | | | | 372 | |
Reinvestment of Dividends | | | 55 | | | | 110 | |
Repurchased | | | (339 | ) | | | (985 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Change | | | (113 | ) | | | (503 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Amount: | | | | | | | | |
Sold | | $ | 2,795 | | | $ | 6,230 | |
Reinvestment of Dividends | | | 900 | | | | 1,827 | |
Repurchased | | | (5,538 | ) | | | (16,380 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Change | | $ | (1,843 | ) | | $ | (8,323 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
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Notes to Financial Statements — Continued
Legg Mason Tax-Free Income Fund — Continued
| | | | | | | | |
| | Tax-Free Intermediate |
| | Primary Class |
| | Six Months
| | Year
|
| | Ended
| | Ended
|
| | 9/30/06 | | 3/31/06 |
|
Shares: | | | | | | | | |
Sold | | | 294 | | | | 738 | |
Reinvestment of Dividends | | | 54 | | | | 112 | |
Repurchased | | | (450 | ) | | | (1,334 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Change | | | (102 | ) | | | (484 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Amount: | | | | | | | | |
Sold | | $ | 4,572 | | | $ | 11,685 | |
Reinvestment of Dividends | | | 847 | | | | 1,773 | |
Repurchased | | | (7,026 | ) | | | (21,104 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Change | | $ | (1,607 | ) | | $ | (7,646 | ) |
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6. Reorganization
The Board of Trustees of Legg Mason Tax-Free Income Fund approved, subject to shareholder approval, an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (“Reorganization”) with respect to its series Legg Mason Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income Trust (“Pennsylvania Tax-Free”) and Legg Mason Tax-Free Intermediate-Term Income Trust (“Tax-Free Intermediate”), whereby all of the assets and liabilities of Pennsylvania Tax-Free and Tax-Free Intermediate would transfer to Legg Mason Partners Pennsylvania Municipals Fund and Legg Mason Partners Limited Term Municipals Fund, respectively, each a series of Legg Mason Partners Municipals Funds. A special meeting of shareholders is scheduled for December 20, 2006, and it is anticipated that the proposed Reorganization will be effected by March 2007.
7. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
During June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation 48 (“FIN 48” or the “Interpretation”), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an interpretation of FASB Statement 109. FIN 48 supplements FASB Statement 109, Accounting for Income Taxes and prescribes a comprehensive model for how a fund should recognize, measure, present, and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that the fund has taken or expects to take on a tax return. FIN 48 requires that the tax effects of a position be recognized only if it is “more likely than not” to be sustained based solely on its technical merits. Management must be able to conclude that the tax law, regulations, case law,
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and other objective information regarding the technical merits sufficiently support the position’s sustainability with a likelihood of more than 50 percent. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2006. At adoption, the financial statements must be adjusted to reflect only those tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained as of the adoption date.
On September 20, 2006, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). FAS 157 establishes an authoritative definition of fair value, sets out a framework for measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair-value measurements. The application of FAS 157 is required for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years.
At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FIN 48 and FAS 157 and their impact on the financial statements has not yet been determined.
Fund Information
Investment Manager
| |
| Legg Mason Fund Adviser, Inc. |
Baltimore, MD
Investment Adviser
| |
| Legg Mason Investment Counsel & Trust Co., N.A. |
Baltimore, MD
Board of Trustees
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| John F. Curley, Jr., Chairman |
Mark R. Fetting, President
Dr. Ruby P. Hearn
Arnold L. Lehman
Robin J.W. Masters
Dr. Jill E. McGovern
Arthur S. Mehlman
G. Peter O’Brien
S. Ford Rowan
Robert M. Tarola
Officers
| |
| Marie K. Karpinski, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Gregory T. Merz, Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
Amy M. Olmert, Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer
Erin K. Morris, Treasurer
Richard M. Wachterman, Secretary
Transfer and Shareholder Servicing Agent
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| Boston Financial Data Services |
Braintree, MA
Custodian
| |
| State Street Bank & Trust Company |
Boston, MA
Counsel
| |
| Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP |
Washington, DC
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
| |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
Baltimore, MD
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| About the Legg Mason Funds |
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Equity Funds American Leading Companies Trust Classic Valuation Fund Growth Trust Special Investment Trust U.S. Small-Capitalization Value Trust Value Trust
Specialty Funds Balanced Trust Financial Services Fund Opportunity Trust
Global Funds Emerging Markets Trust Global Income Trust International Equity Trust
Taxable Bond Funds Core Bond Fund High Yield Portfolio Investment Grade Income Portfolio Limited Duration Bond Portfolio
Tax-Free Bond Funds Maryland Tax-Free Income Trust Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income Trust Tax-Free Intermediate-Term Income Trust | | Legg Mason, Inc., based in Baltimore, Maryland, has built its reputation, at least in part, on the success of the Legg Mason Funds, introduced in 1979. The primary purpose of our funds is to enable investors to diversify their portfolios across various asset classes and, consequently, enjoy the stability and growth prospects generally associated with diversification.
The success of our funds is contingent on the experience, discipline, and acumen of our fund managers. We believe the quality of our managers is crucial to investment success. Unlike many firms, which focus on a particular asset class or the fluctuations of the market, at Legg Mason we focus on providing a collection of top-notch managers in all the major asset classes.
Information about the policies and procedures that each fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is contained in the Statement of Additional Infor mation, available without charge upon request by calling 1-800-822-5544 or on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website (http://www.sec.gov). Information regarding how each Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available on the SEC’s website or through the Legg Mason Funds’ website at www.leggmason.com/funds/about/aboutlmf.asp#results.
Each Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. You may obtain a free copy of each Fund’s portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, by contacting the Fund at the appropriate phone number, address or website listed below. Additionally, each Fund’s Form 160;N-Q is available on the SEC’s website or may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington D.C. Information about the operation of the Public Reference Room can be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. |
This report must be preceded or accompanied by a free prospectus. Investors should consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other important information about the Fund. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
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Legg Mason Funds For Primary Class Shareholders c/o BFDS, P.O. Box 55214 Boston, MA 02205-8504 800-822-5544 www.leggmasonfunds.com | | Legg Mason Investor Services—Institutional For FI and I Class Shareholders C/O BFDS P.O. Box 8037 Boston, MA 02206-8037 888-425-6432 www.lminstitutionalfunds.com |
Legg Mason Investor Services, LLC, Distributor
A Legg Mason, Inc. subsidiary
LMF-030 (11/06) 06-0745
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
Not applicable for semiannual reports.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Not applicable for semiannual reports.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Not applicable for semiannual reports.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
The Registrant is not a listed issuer as defined in Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments
The schedule of investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.
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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.
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Item 9. | | Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Companies and Affiliated Purchasers. |
Not applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Not applicable.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) The Registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers have concluded, based on their evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective, and that the disclosure controls and procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the Registrant on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that information required to be disclosed is properly communicated to the Registrant’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding the required disclosures.
(b) There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) during the Registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Exhibits.
(a) (1) Not applicable for semiannual reports.
(a) (2) Separate certifications for the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer are attached.
(b) Separate certifications for the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer are attached.
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.
Legg Mason Tax-Free Income Fund
Mark R. Fetting
President, Legg Mason Tax-Free Income Fund
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.
Mark R. Fetting
President, Legg Mason Tax-Free Income Fund
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By: | /s/ Marie K. Karpinski |
Marie K. Karpinski
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Legg Mason Tax-Free Income Fund