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: 811-07618
AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10105
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Joseph J. Mantineo
AllianceBernstein L.P.
1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10105
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 221-5672
Date of fiscal year end: May 31, 2015
Date of reporting period: May 31, 2015
ITEM 1. | REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS. |
MAY 05.31.15
ANNUAL REPORT
AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II
+ | | AB MASSACHUSETTS PORTFOLIO |
+ | | AB NEW JERSEY PORTFOLIO |
+ | | AB PENNSYLVANIA PORTFOLIO |
Investment Products Offered
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• Are Not FDIC Insured • May Lose Value • Are Not Bank Guaranteed |
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This shareholder report must be preceded or accompanied by the Fund’s prospectus for individuals who are not current shareholders of the Fund.
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The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. The Fund’s Forms N-Q may also be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC; information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330. AB publishes full portfolio holdings for the Fund monthly at www.abglobal.com.
AllianceBernstein Investments, Inc. (ABI) is the distributor of the AB family of mutual funds. ABI is a member of FINRA and is an affiliate of AllianceBernstein L.P., the Adviser of the funds.
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July 13, 2015
Annual Report
This report provides management’s discussion of fund performance for the portfolios of AB Municipal Income Fund II (the “Fund”) for the annual reporting period ended May 31, 2015. Effective January 20, 2015, the Fund’s name changed from AllianceBernstein Municipal Income Fund II to AB Municipal Income Fund II. The Fund has eight Portfolios: AB Arizona Portfolio, AB Massachusetts Portfolio, AB Michigan Portfolio, AB Minnesota Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Ohio Portfolio, AB Pennsylvania Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolio.*
Investment Objectives and Policies
The eight Portfolios, by investing principally in high-yielding, predominantly investment-grade municipal securities, seek to provide their shareholders with the highest level of current income exempt from federal taxation and state taxation of the respective state that is available without assuming what AllianceBernstein L.P. (the “Adviser”) considers to be undue risk. Each of the Portfolios invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. Each of the Portfolios pursues its objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities issued by the named state or municipal securities with interest that is otherwise exempt from the named state’s income tax.
The Portfolios may also invest in forward commitments; tender option bonds; zero coupon municipal securities and variable, floating and inverse floating rate municipal securities; and derivatives, such as options, futures, forwards and swaps.
Investment Results
The tables on pages 9-16 show performance for each Portfolio compared to its benchmark, the Barclays Municipal Bond Index, which represents the municipal market, for the six-, eight- and 12-month periods ended May 31, 2015.
For the six-month period, all share classes of the AB Minnesota and AB New Jersey Portfolios underperformed the benchmark. Class A shares of the AB Arizona, AB Michigan, AB Ohio and AB Virginia Portfolios outperformed the benchmark, while all other share classes underperformed. Within the AB Pennsylvania Portfolio, Class A shares outperformed, Class C shares underperformed and Class B shares performed in line with the benchmark. All share classes of the AB Massachusetts Portfolio outperformed the benchmark in the period.
For the eight-month period, all share classes of the AB Minnesota and AB New Jersey Portfolios underperformed the benchmark. Class A shares of the AB Arizona, AB Ohio, AB Pennsylvania and AB Virginia Portfolios outperformed the benchmark, while all other share classes
* | | The Fund’s Board of Directors recently approved a change to the Fund’s fiscal year end from September 30 to May 31. The change was approved for tax planning and efficiency purposes. |
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underperformed. All share classes of the AB Massachusetts and AB Michigan Portfolios outperformed the benchmark in the period.
For the 12-month period ended May 31, 2015, all share classes of the AB Massachusetts, AB Minnesota, AB New Jersey, AB Ohio and AB Pennsylvania Portfolios underperformed the benchmark. Class A shares of the AB Arizona and AB Virginia Portfolios outperformed the benchmark, while all other share classes underperformed. Within the AB Michigan Portfolio, Class A shares performed in line with the benchmark, while all other share classes underperformed.
AB Arizona Portfolio – For the six-month period, security selection within the transportation, housing, insured and water sectors contributed to performance, relative to the benchmark. Security selection in the local general obligation sector detracted. For the eight-month period, security selection within transportation, water, leasing and housing contributed to performance, as did an underweight in the state general obligation sector. For the 12-month period, security selection in the special tax, insured, transportation and local general obligation sectors contributed, as did an underweight in the state general obligation sector. Security selection in the power and education sectors detracted from performance. An overweight in the special tax sector also had a negative impact on returns.
AB Massachusetts Portfolio – For the six-month period, security selection in the education and transportation sectors
contributed to performance, as did an underweight in the local general obligation sector, relative to the benchmark. Security selection within the pre-refunded sector detracted from performance. For the eight-month period, security selection within the education, transportation and housing sectors contributed, as did an underweight in the state general obligation sector. Detracting from returns was security selection in the pre-refunded sector. For the 12-month period, security selection in the education, transportation, special tax and water sectors contributed to performance. An underweight in the state general obligation sector contributed further to returns. Security selection within the power and pre-refunded sectors detracted from performance.
AB Michigan Portfolio – For the six-month period, security selection within the leasing, housing, local general obligation, special tax and power sectors contributed to performance, relative to the benchmark. For the eight-month period, security selection in the local general obligation, leasing, special tax and housing sectors contributed, as did an underweight in the state general obligation sector. For the 12-month period, an underweight in the state general obligation sector and an overweight in health care contributed to performance, while an underweight in transportation detracted. Security selection in the water, local general obligation, leasing, health care and housing sectors also contributed to returns, while security selection within the power sector detracted.
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AB Minnesota Portfolio – For both the six- and eight-month periods, security selection in the education, health care and leasing sectors contributed to performance, while security selection within the local general obligation sector detracted, relative to the benchmark. For the 12-month period, security selection in the education sector contributed to returns, as did an underweight in the state general obligation sector. An underweight in the transportation sector detracted.
AB New Jersey Portfolio – For the six-month period, security selection within the industrials, transportation, housing and special tax sectors contributed to performance, relative to the benchmark. Security selection in the pre-refunded and leasing sectors detracted, as did an overweight in the leasing sector. For the eight-month period, security selection in the industrials sector contributed to performance, as did an underweight in the state general obligation sector. Security selection in the pre-refunded and leasing sectors detracted from returns, while an overweight in the leasing sector also had a negative impact on performance. For the 12-month period, security selection in the power, pre-refunded, education and leasing sectors detracted from performance, as did an overweight in the pre-refunded sector. An underweight in the state general obligation sector contributed to performance.
AB Ohio Portfolio – For the six-month period, security selection in the local general obligation, health care, leasing, education and special tax sectors contributed to performance, relative to the benchmark. Security selection within
the pre-refunded and water sectors detracted. For both the eight- and 12-month periods, security selection in the local general obligation, special tax, leasing and health care sectors contributed to performance, as did an underweight in the state general obligation sector. Security selections within the power, water and pre-refunded sectors detracted from returns in the periods.
AB Pennsylvania Portfolio – For the six-month period, security selection within the education, local general obligation, special tax and transportation sectors contributed to performance, relative to the benchmark. For the eight-month period, security selection in the education, special tax, local general obligation and housing sectors contributed to performance, as did an underweight in the state general obligation sector. Both security selection and an underweight in the health care sector detracted from returns in the period. For the 12-month period, security selection in the local general obligation, education and special tax sectors contributed to performance. An underweight in the state general obligation sector also had a positive impact on returns. Security selection in the power sector detracted in the period, as did an underweight in health care.
AB Virginia Portfolio – For the six-month period, security selection in the special tax, local general obligation, education, water and housing sectors contributed to performance, as did a sector overweight in health care, relative to the benchmark. For the eight-month period, security selection in the special
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tax, education, local general obligation and water sectors contributed, as did an overweight in health care and an underweight in the state general obligation sector. For the 12-month period, security selection within the transportation, special tax, education and local general obligation sectors contributed to performance. An underweight in the state general obligation sector and an overweight in the health care sector also had a positive impact on returns. Security selection within the pre-refunded and health care sectors detracted from performance in all three periods.
The AB Massachusetts, AB Minnesota, AB New Jersey, AB Ohio and AB Virginia Portfolios used derivatives in the form of interest rate swaps for the six-, eight- and 12-month periods ended May 31, 2015, for hedging purposes, which had no material impact on performance.
Market Review and Investment Strategy
Bond markets experienced substantial volatility during the
12-month period ended May 31, 2015. Oil prices plunged, prompting concerns about global economic growth and deflation in many oil-producing regions. So far in 2015, more than 20 central banks worldwide have eased monetary policy and several have engaged in some form of quantitative easing. In response, 10-year Treasury yields fell 10 basis points (“bps”) during the six-month period, 41 bps during the eight-month period and 36 bps over the 12-month period. High-grade municipal yields rose by 12 bps over the six-month period, 5 bps during the eight-month period and 5 bps over the 12-month
period. The market has started to anticipate an increase in the U.S. Federal Funds target rate; consequently, short-maturity municipal yields have risen more than longer-maturity municipal yields over the three periods. Investor demand for municipals has remained positive, but new supply has also increased as municipal issuers sold bonds to lower their interest costs by refinancing existing bonds.
Mid-grade and high-yield municipal bonds outperformed comparable high-grade credits as investors seemed to view lower oil prices and easing monetary policy globally to be ultimately beneficial to the health of the U.S. economy.
The Portfolios may purchase municipal securities that are insured under policies issued by certain insurance companies. Historically, insured municipal securities typically received a higher credit rating, which meant that the issuer of the securities paid a lower interest rate. As a result of declines in the credit quality and associated downgrades of most fund insurers, insurance has less value than it did in the past. The market now values insured municipal securities primarily based on the credit quality of the issuer of the security with little value given to the insurance feature. In purchasing such insured securities, the Adviser evaluates the risk and return of municipal securities through its own research. The ratings of most insurance companies have been downgraded and it is possible that an insurance company may become insolvent. If an insurance company’s rating is downgraded or the company becomes insolvent, the prices of municipal securities insured by the insurance
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company may decline. As of May 31, 2015, the Portfolios’ percentages of total investments in insured bonds and in insured bonds that have been pre-refunded are as follows:
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Portfolio | | Insured Bonds* | | | Pre-refunded/ ETM† Bonds* | |
Arizona | | | 28.11 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
Massachusetts | | | 8.98 | | | | 2.75 | |
Michigan | | | 12.29 | | | | 0.00 | |
Minnesota | | | 9.45 | | | | 0.00 | |
New Jersey | | | 24.82 | | | | 11.55 | |
Ohio | | | 15.98 | | | | 3.42 | |
Pennsylvania | | | 16.30 | | | | 2.14 | |
Virginia | | | 9.94 | | | | 0.80 | |
* | | Breakdowns expressed as a percentage of investments in municipal bonds. |
The Municipal Bond Investment Team believes that downgrades in insurance company ratings or insurance company insolvencies present limited risk to the Portfolios.
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DISCLOSURES AND RISKS
Benchmark Disclosure
The unmanaged Barclays Municipal Bond Index does not reflect fees and expenses associated with the active management of a mutual fund portfolio. The Index is a total return performance benchmark for the long-term investment grade, tax-exempt bond market. An investor cannot invest directly in an index, and its results are not indicative of the performance for any specific investment, including the Portfolios.
A Word About Risk
Market Risk: The value of the Portfolios’ assets will fluctuate as the bond market fluctuates. The value of the Portfolios’ investments may decline, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, simply because of economic changes or other events that affect large portions of the market.
Credit Risk: An issuer or guarantor of a fixed-income security, or the counterparty to a derivatives or other contract, may be unable or unwilling to make timely payments of interest or principal, or to otherwise honor its obligations. The issuer or guarantor may default, causing a loss of the full principal amount of a security. The degree of risk for a particular security may be reflected in its credit rating. There is the possibility that the credit rating of a fixed-income security may be downgraded after purchase, which may adversely affect the value of the security. Investments in fixed-income securities with lower ratings tend to have a higher probability that an issuer will default or fail to meet its payment obligations.
Municipal Market Risk: This is the risk that special factors may adversely affect the value of municipal securities and have a significant effect on the yield or value of the Portfolios’ investments in municipal securities. These factors include economic conditions, political or legislative changes, uncertainties related to the tax status of municipal securities, or the rights of investors in these securities. To the extent that the Portfolios invest more of their assets in a particular state’s municipal securities, the Portfolios may be vulnerable to events adversely affecting that state, including economic, political and regulatory occurrences, court decisions, terrorism and catastrophic natural disasters, such as hurricanes or earthquakes. The Portfolios’ investments in certain municipal securities with principal and interest payments that are made from the revenues of a specific project or facility, and not general tax revenues, may have increased risks. Factors affecting the project or facility, such as local business or economic conditions, could have a significant effect on the project’s ability to make payments of principal and interest on these securities.
The Portfolios may invest in the municipal securities of Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories, which are exempt from federal, state, and, where applicable, local income taxes. Like many U.S. states and municipalities, Puerto Rico experienced a significant downturn during the recent recession. As a result of Puerto Rico’s challenging economic and fiscal environment, many ratings organizations have downgraded a number of municipal securities issued in Puerto Rico or placed them on a “negative watch”. If the economic situation in Puerto Rico persists or worsens, the volatility, credit quality and performance of the Portfolios could be adversely affected.
Tax Risk: There is no guarantee that all of the Portfolios’ income will remain exempt from federal or state income taxes. From time to time, the U.S. Government and the U.S. Congress consider changes in federal tax law that could limit or eliminate the federal tax exemption for municipal bond income, which would in effect reduce the income received by shareholders from the Portfolios by increasing taxes on that income. In such event, the Portfolios’ net asset value (“NAV”) could also decline as yields on municipal bonds, which are typically lower than those on taxable bonds, would be expected to increase to approximately the yield of comparable taxable
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Disclosures and Risks
DISCLOSURES AND RISKS
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bonds. Actions or anticipated actions affecting the tax exempt status of municipal bonds could also result in significant shareholder redemptions of shares of the Portfolios as investors anticipate adverse effects on the Portfolios or seek higher yields to offset the potential loss of the tax deduction. As a result, the Portfolios would be required to maintain higher levels of cash to meet the redemptions, which would negatively affect the Portfolios’ yield.
Interest Rate Risk: Changes in interest rates will affect the value of investments in fixed-income securities. When interest rates rise, the value of investments in fixed-income securities tends to fall and this decrease in value may not be offset by higher income from new investments. Interest rate risk is generally greater for fixed-income securities with longer maturities or durations.
Duration Risk: Duration is a measure that relates the expected price volatility of a fixed-income security to changes in interest rates. The duration of a fixed-income security may be shorter than or equal to full maturity of a fixed-income security. Fixed income securities with longer durations have more risk and will decrease in price as interest rates rise. For example, a fixed income security with a duration of three years will decrease in value by approximately 3% if interest rates increase by 1%.
Inflation Risk: This is the risk that the value of assets or income from investments will be less in the future as inflation decreases the value of money. As inflation increases, the value of the Portfolios’ assets can decline as can the value of the Portfolios’ distributions. This risk is significantly greater for fixed-income securities with longer maturities.
Liquidity Risk: Liquidity risk exists when particular investments are difficult to purchase or sell, possibly preventing the Portfolios from selling out of these illiquid securities at an advantageous price. Derivatives and securities involving substantial market and credit risk tend to involve greater liquidity risk. The Portfolios are subject to liquidity risk because the market for municipal securities is generally smaller than many other markets.
Derivatives Risk: Investments in derivatives may be illiquid, difficult to price, and leveraged so that small changes may produce disproportionate losses for the Portfolios, and may be subject to counterparty risk to a greater degree than more traditional investments.
Management Risk: The Portfolios are subject to management risk because they are actively managed investment funds. The Adviser will apply its investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions, but there is no guarantee that its techniques will produce the intended results.
These risks are fully discussed in the Portfolios’ prospectus. As with all investments, you may lose money by investing in the Portfolios.
An Important Note About Historical Performance
The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Portfolios will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance shown on the following pages represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by visiting www.abglobal.com.
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Disclosures and Risks
DISCLOSURES AND RISKS
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All fees and expenses related to the operation of the Portfolios have been deducted. NAV returns do not reflect sales charges; if sales charges were reflected, the Portfolios’ quoted performance would be lower. SEC returns reflect the applicable sales charges for each share class: a 3.00% maximum front-end sales charge for Class A shares; the applicable contingent deferred sales charge for Class B shares (3% year 1, 2% year 2, 1% year 3); a 1% 1-year contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares. Returns for the different share classes will vary due to different expenses associated with each class. Performance assumes reinvestment of distributions and does not account for taxes.
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Disclosures and Risks
AB ARIZONA PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
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THE PORTFOLIO VS. ITS BENCHMARK
PERIODS ENDED MAY 31, 2015 (unaudited) | | NAV Returns | | | |
| 6 Months | | | 8 Months | | | 12 Months | | | |
AB Arizona Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 0.89% | | | | 1.94% | | | | 3.42% | | | |
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Class B* | | | 0.52% | | | | 1.45% | | | | 2.60% | | | |
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Class C | | | 0.43% | | | | 1.45% | | | | 2.60% | | | |
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Barclays Municipal Bond Index | | | 0.71% | | | | 1.58% | | | | 3.18% | | | |
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* Effective January 31, 2009, Class B shares are no longer available for purchase to new investors. Please see Note A for more information. |
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GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE PORTFOLIO 5/31/05 – 5/31/15 (unaudited)

This chart illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in AB Arizona Portfolio Class A shares (from 5/31/05 to 5/31/15) as compared with the performance of the Portfolio’s benchmark. The chart showing the Class A at Offering reflects the deduction of the maximum 3% sales charge from the initial $10,000 investment in the Portfolio and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions.
See Disclosures, Risks and Note about Historical Performance on pages 6-8.
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Historical Performance
AB MASSACHUSETTS PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
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THE PORTFOLIO VS. ITS BENCHMARK PERIODS ENDED MAY 31, 2015 (unaudited) | | NAV Returns | | | |
| 6 Months | | | 8 Months | | | 12 Months | | | |
AB Massachusetts Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 1.17% | | | | 2.26% | | | | 3.12% | | | |
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Class B* | | | 0.81% | | | | 1.77% | | | | 2.40% | | | |
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Class C | | | 0.81% | | | | 1.77% | | | | 2.40% | | | |
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Barclays Municipal Bond Index | | | 0.71% | | | | 1.58% | | | | 3.18% | | | |
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* Effective January 31, 2009, Class B shares are no longer available for purchase to new investors. Please see Note A for more information. |
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GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE PORTFOLIO
5/31/05 TO 5/31/15 (unaudited)

This chart illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in AB Massachusetts Portfolio Class A shares (from 5/31/05 to 5/31/15) as compared with the performance of the Portfolio’s benchmark. The chart showing the Class A at Offering reflects the deduction of the maximum 3% sales charge from the initial $10,000 investment in the Portfolio and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions.
See Disclosures, Risks and Note about Historical Performance on pages 6-8.
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Historical Performance
AB MICHIGAN PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
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THE PORTFOLIO VS. ITS BENCHMARK PERIODS ENDED MAY 31, 2015 (unaudited) | | NAV Returns | | | |
| 6 Months | | | 8 Months | | | 12 Months | | | |
AB Michigan Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 0.87% | | | | 2.22% | | | | 3.18% | | | |
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Class B* | | | 0.51% | | | | 1.73% | | | | 2.46% | | | |
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Class C | | | 0.51% | | | | 1.63% | | | | 2.46% | | | |
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Barclays Municipal Bond Index | | | 0.71% | | | | 1.58% | | | | 3.18% | | | |
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* Effective January 31, 2009, Class B shares are no longer available for purchase to new investors. Please see Note A for more information. |
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GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE PORTFOLIO
5/31/05 TO 5/31/15 (unaudited)

This chart illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in AB Michigan Portfolio Class A shares (from 5/31/05 to 5/31/15) as compared with the performance of the Portfolio’s benchmark. The chart showing the Class A at Offering reflects the deduction of the maximum 3% sales charge from the initial $10,000 investment in the Portfolio and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions.
See Disclosures, Risks and Note about Historical Performance on pages 6-8.
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Historical Performance
AB MINNESOTA PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
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THE PORTFOLIO VS. ITS BENCHMARK PERIODS ENDED MAY 31, 2015 (unaudited) | | NAV Returns | | | |
| 6 Months | | | 8 Months | | | 12 Months | | | |
AB Minnesota Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 0.57% | | | | 1.37% | | | | 2.71% | | | |
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Class B* | | | 0.30% | | | | 0.98% | | | | 2.08% | | | |
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Class C | | | 0.20% | | | | 0.88% | | | | 1.98% | | | |
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Barclays Municipal Bond Index | | | 0.71% | | | | 1.58% | | | | 3.18% | | | |
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* Effective January 31, 2009, Class B shares are no longer available for purchase to new investors. Please see Note A for more information. |
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GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE PORTFOLIO
5/31/05 TO 5/31/15 (unaudited)

This chart illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in AB Minnesota Portfolio Class A shares (from 5/31/05 to 5/31/15) as compared with the performance of the Portfolio’s benchmark. The chart showing the Class A at Offering reflects the deduction of the maximum 3% sales charge from the initial $10,000 investment in the Portfolio and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions.
See Disclosures, Risks and Note about Historical Performance on pages 6-8.
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Historical Performance
AB NEW JERSEY PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
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THE PORTFOLIO VS. ITS BENCHMARK
PERIODS ENDED MAY 31, 2015 (unaudited) | | NAV Returns | | | |
| 6 Months | | | 8 Months | | | 12 Months | | | |
AB New Jersey Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 0.64% | | | | 1.43% | | | | 2.02% | | | |
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Class B* | | | 0.27% | | | | 0.95% | | | | 1.30% | | | |
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Class C | | | 0.17% | | | | 0.84% | | | | 1.18% | | | |
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Barclays Municipal Bond Index | | | 0.71% | | | | 1.58% | | | | 3.18% | | | |
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* Effective January 31, 2009, Class B shares are no longer available for purchase to new investors. Please see Note A for more information. |
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GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE PORTFOLIO 5/31/05 TO 5/31/15 (unaudited)

This chart illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in AB New Jersey Portfolio Class A shares (from 5/31/05 to 5/31/15) as compared with the performance of the Portfolio’s benchmark. The chart showing the Class A at Offering reflects the deduction of the maximum 3% sales charge from the initial $10,000 investment in the Portfolio and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions.
See Disclosures, Risks and Note about Historical Performance on pages 6-8.
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Historical Performance
AB OHIO PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
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THE PORTFOLIO VS. ITS BENCHMARK PERIODS ENDED MAY 31, 2015 (unaudited) | | NAV Returns | | | |
| 6 Months | | | 8 Months | | | 12 Months | | | |
AB Ohio Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 1.02% | | | | 1.76% | | | | 3.03% | | | |
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Class B* | | | 0.65% | | | | 1.28% | | | | 2.30% | | | |
|
Class C | | | 0.55% | | | | 1.28% | | | | 2.30% | | | |
|
Barclays Municipal Bond Index | | | 0.71% | | | | 1.58% | | | | 3.18% | | | |
|
* Effective January 31, 2009, Class B shares are no longer available for purchase to new investors. Please see Note A for more information. |
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GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE PORTFOLIO 5/31/05 TO 5/31/15 (unaudited)

This chart illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in AB Ohio Portfolio Class A shares (from 5/31/05 to 5/31/15) as compared with the performance of the Portfolio’s benchmark. The chart showing the Class A at Offering reflects the deduction of the maximum 3% sales charge from the initial $10,000 investment in the Portfolio and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions.
See Disclosures, Risks and Note about Historical Performance on pages 6-8.
(Historical Performance and footnotes continued on next page)
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14 | | • AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II |
Historical Performance
AB PENNSYLVANIA PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
(continued from previous page)
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THE PORTFOLIO VS. ITS BENCHMARK PERIODS ENDED MAY 31, 2015 (unaudited) | | NAV Returns | | | |
| 6 Months | | | 8 Months | | | 12 Months | | | |
AB Pennsylvania Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 1.07% | | | | 1.99% | | | | 2.76% | | | |
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Class B* | | | 0.71% | | | | 1.50% | | | | 2.02% | | | |
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Class C | | | 0.61% | | | | 1.49% | | | | 2.02% | | | |
|
Barclays Municipal Bond Index | | | 0.71% | | | | 1.58% | | | | 3.18% | | | |
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* Effective January 31, 2009, Class B shares are no longer available for purchase to new investors. Please see Note A for more information. |
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GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE PORTFOLIO
5/31/05 TO 5/31/15 (unaudited)

This chart illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in AB Pennsylvania Portfolio Class A shares (from 5/31/05 to 5/31/15) as compared with the performance of the Portfolio’s benchmark. The chart showing the Class A at Offering reflects the deduction of the maximum 3% sales charge from the initial $10,000 investment in the Portfolio and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions.
See Disclosures, Risks and Note about Historical Performance on pages 6-8.
(Historical Performance and footnotes continued on next page)
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Historical Performance
AB VIRGINIA PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
(continued from previous page)
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THE PORTFOLIO VS. ITS BENCHMARK PERIODS ENDED MAY 31, 2015 (unaudited) | | NAV Returns | | | |
| 6 Months | | | 8 Months | | | 12 Months | | | |
AB Virginia Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 1.05% | | | | 1.94% | | | | 3.41% | | | |
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Class B* | | | 0.68% | | | | 1.46% | | | | 2.68% | | | |
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Class C | | | 0.68% | | | | 1.46% | | | | 2.69% | | | |
|
Barclays Municipal Bond Index | | | 0.71% | | | | 1.58% | | | | 3.18% | | | |
|
* Effective January 31, 2009, Class B shares are no longer available for purchase to new investors. Please see Note A for more information. |
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GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE PORTFOLIO 5/31/05 TO 5/31/15 (unaudited)

This chart illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in AB Virginia Portfolio Class A shares (from 5/31/05 to 5/31/15) as compared with the performance of the Portfolio’s benchmark. The chart showing the Class A at Offering reflects the deduction of the maximum 3% sales charge from the initial $10,000 investment in the Portfolio and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions.
See Disclosures, Risks and Note about Historical Performance on pages 6-8.
(Historical Performance and footnotes continued on next page)
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Historical Performance
AB ARIZONA PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
(continued from previous page)
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AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF MAY 31, 2015 (unaudited) | |
| | NAV Returns | | | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | | | SEC Yields* | | | Taxable Equivalent Yields† | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 2.05 | % | | | 3.30 | % |
1 Year | | | 3.42 | % | | | 0.33 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 4.11 | % | | | 3.47 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years | | | 3.96 | % | | | 3.64 | % | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class B Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 1.38 | % | | | 2.22 | % |
1 Year | | | 2.60 | % | | | -0.40 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 3.39 | % | | | 3.39 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years(a) | | | 3.53 | % | | | 3.53 | % | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 1.38 | % | | | 2.22 | % |
1 Year | | | 2.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 3.39 | % | | | 3.39 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years | | | 3.24 | % | | | 3.24 | % | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDAR QUARTER-END JUNE 30, 2015 (unaudited) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 0.12 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.44 | % |
10 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.57 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class B Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | -0.50 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.36 | % |
10 Years(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.47 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1.49 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.35 | % |
10 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.17 | % |
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(Historical Performance and footnotes continued on next page)
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Historical Performance
AB ARIZONA PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
(continued from previous page)
The Portfolio’s current prospectus fee table shows the Portfolio’s total annual operating expense ratios as 0.94%, 1.70% and 1.70% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements limit the Portfolio’s annual operating expense ratios, exclusive of interest expense, to 0.78%, 1.53% and 1.53% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before January 30, 2016 and may be extended by the Adviser for additional one-year terms. Absent reimbursements or waivers, performance would have been lower. The Financial Highlights section of this report sets forth expense ratio data for the current reporting period; the expense ratios shown above may differ from the expense ratios in the Financial Highlights section since they are based on different time periods.
* | | SEC yields are calculated based on SEC guidelines for the 30-day period ended May 31, 2015. |
† | | Taxable equivalent yields are based on SEC yields and a 35% marginal federal income tax rate and maximum state taxes where applicable. |
(a) | | Assumes conversion of Class B shares into Class A shares after six years. |
See Disclosures, Risks and Note about Historical Performance on pages 6-8.
(Historical Performance and footnotes continued on next page)
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18 | | • AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II |
Historical Performance
AB MASSACHUSETTS PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
(continued from previous page)
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AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF MAY 31, 2015 (unaudited) | |
| | NAV Returns | | | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | | | SEC Yields* | | | Taxable Equivalent Yields† | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 1.42 | % | | | 2.30 | % |
1 Year | | | 3.12 | % | | | 0.05 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 4.16 | % | | | 3.53 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years | | | 4.17 | % | | | 3.85 | % | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class B Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 0.73 | % | | | 1.18 | % |
1 Year | | | 2.40 | % | | | -0.60 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 3.46 | % | | | 3.46 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years(a) | | | 3.74 | % | | | 3.74 | % | | | | | | | | |
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Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 0.73 | % | | | 1.18 | % |
1 Year | | | 2.40 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 3.44 | % | | | 3.44 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years | | | 3.45 | % | | | 3.45 | % | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDAR QUARTER-END JUNE 30, 2015 (unaudited) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 0.37 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.47 | % |
10 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.79 | % |
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Class B Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | -0.26 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.38 | % |
10 Years(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.68 | % |
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Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1.74 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.38 | % |
10 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.39 | % |
(Historical Performance and footnotes continued on next page)
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Historical Performance
AB MASSACHUSETTS PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
(continued from previous page)
The Portfolio’s current prospectus fee table shows the Portfolio’s total annual operating expense ratios as 0.86%, 1.61% and 1.61% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements limit the Portfolio’s annual operating expense ratios to 0.77%, 1.52% and 1.52% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before January 30, 2016 and may be extended by the Adviser for additional one-year terms. Absent reimbursements or waivers, performance would have been lower. The Financial Highlights section of this report sets forth expense ratio data for the current reporting period; the expense ratios shown above may differ from the expense ratios in the Financial Highlights section since they are based on different time periods.
* | | SEC yields are calculated based on SEC guidelines for the 30-day period ended May 31, 2015. |
† | | Taxable equivalent yields are based on SEC yields and a 35% marginal federal income tax rate and maximum state taxes where applicable. |
(a) | | Assumes conversion of Class B shares into Class A shares after six years. |
See Disclosures, Risks and Note about Historical Performance on pages 6-8.
(Historical Performance and footnotes continued on next page)
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20 | | • AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II |
Historical Performance
AB MICHIGAN PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
(continued from previous page)
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AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF MAY 31, 2015 (unaudited) | |
| | NAV Returns | | | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | | | SEC Yields* | | | Taxable Equivalent Yields† | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 1.72 | % | | | 2.76 | % |
1 Year | | | 3.18 | % | | | 0.09 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 3.12 | % | | | 2.50 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years | | | 3.41 | % | | | 3.09 | % | | | | | | | | |
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Class B Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 1.06 | % | | | 1.70 | % |
1 Year | | | 2.46 | % | | | -0.54 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 2.41 | % | | | 2.41 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years(a) | | | 2.99 | % | | | 2.99 | % | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.65 | % |
1 Year | | | 2.46 | % | | | 1.46 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 2.41 | % | | | 2.41 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years | | | 2.70 | % | | | 2.70 | % | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDAR QUARTER-END JUNE 30, 2015 (unaudited) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1.00 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2.43 | % |
10 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.04 | % |
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Class B Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 0.33 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2.32 | % |
10 Years(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2.93 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2.43 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2.34 | % |
10 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2.64 | % |
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Historical Performance
AB MICHIGAN PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
(continued from previous page)
The Portfolio’s current prospectus fee table shows the Portfolio’s total annual operating expense ratios as 1.16%, 1.93% and 1.92% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements limit the Portfolio’s annual operating expense ratios to 0.85%, 1.60% and 1.60% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before January 30, 2016 and may be extended by the Adviser for additional one-year terms. Absent reimbursements or waivers, performance would have been lower. The Financial Highlights section of this report sets forth expense ratio data for the current reporting period; the expense ratios shown above may differ from the expense ratios in the Financial Highlights section since they are based on different time periods.
* | | SEC yields are calculated based on SEC guidelines for the 30-day period ended May 31, 2015. |
† | | Taxable equivalent yields are based on SEC yields and a 35% marginal federal income tax rate and maximum state taxes where applicable. |
(a) | | Assumes conversion of Class B shares into Class A shares after six years. |
See Disclosures, Risks and Note about Historical Performance on pages 6-8.
(Historical Performance and footnotes continued on next page)
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Historical Performance
AB MINNESOTA PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
(continued from previous page)
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AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF MAY 31, 2015 (unaudited) | |
| | NAV Returns | | | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | | | SEC Yields* | | | Taxable Equivalent Yields† | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 1.44 | % | | | 2.46 | % |
1 Year | | | 2.71 | % | | | -0.34 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 3.87 | % | | | 3.25 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years | | | 3.78 | % | | | 3.47 | % | | | | | | | | |
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Class B Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 0.79 | % | | | 1.35 | % |
1 Year | | | 2.08 | % | | | -0.90 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 3.15 | % | | | 3.15 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years(a) | | | 3.34 | % | | | 3.34 | % | | | | | | | | |
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Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 0.74 | % | | | 1.26 | % |
1 Year | | | 1.98 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 3.14 | % | | | 3.14 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years | | | 3.05 | % | | | 3.05 | % | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDAR QUARTER-END JUNE 30, 2015 (unaudited) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | -0.25 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.23 | % |
10 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.42 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class B Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | -0.80 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.13 | % |
10 Years(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.31 | % |
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Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1.09 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.12 | % |
10 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.02 | % |
(Historical Performance and footnotes continued on next page)
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Historical Performance
AB MINNESOTA PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
(continued from previous page)
The Portfolio’s current prospectus fee table shows the Portfolio’s total annual operating expense ratios as 1.04%, 1.81% and 1.79% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements limit the Portfolio’s annual operating expense ratios to 0.85%, 1.60% and 1.60% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before January 30, 2016 and may be extended by the Adviser for additional one-year terms. Absent reimbursements or waivers, performance would have been lower. The Financial Highlights section of this report sets forth expense ratio data for the current reporting period; the expense ratios shown above may differ from the expense ratios in the Financial Highlights section since they are based on different time periods.
* | | SEC yields are calculated based on SEC guidelines for the 30-day period ended May 31, 2015. |
† | | Taxable equivalent yields are based on SEC yields and a 35% marginal federal income tax rate and maximum state taxes where applicable. |
(a) | | Assumes conversion of Class B shares into Class A shares after six years. |
See Disclosures, Risks and Note about Historical Performance on pages 6-8.
(Historical Performance and footnotes continued on next page)
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Historical Performance
AB NEW JERSEY PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
(continued from previous page)
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AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF MAY 31, 2015 (unaudited) | |
| | NAV Returns | | | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | | | SEC Yields* | | | Taxable Equivalent Yields† | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 2.06 | % | | | 3.48 | % |
1 Year | | | 2.02 | % | | | -1.00 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 3.98 | % | | | 3.34 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years | | | 3.75 | % | | | 3.44 | % | | | | | | | | |
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Class B Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 1.41 | % | | | 2.38 | % |
1 Year | | | 1.30 | % | | | -1.65 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 3.23 | % | | | 3.23 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years(a) | | | 3.31 | % | | | 3.31 | % | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 1.38 | % | | | 2.33 | % |
1 Year | | | 1.18 | % | | | 0.20 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 3.23 | % | | | 3.23 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years | | | 3.02 | % | | | 3.02 | % | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDAR QUARTER-END JUNE 30, 2015 (unaudited) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | -0.45 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.22 | % |
10 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.36 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class B Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | -1.08 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.14 | % |
10 Years(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.24 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 0.79 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.13 | % |
10 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2.94 | % |
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Historical Performance
AB NEW JERSEY PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
(continued from previous page)
The Portfolio’s current prospectus fee table shows the Portfolio’s total annual operating expense ratios as 0.95%, 1.71% and 1.70% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements limit the Portfolio’s annual operating expense ratios to 0.82%, 1.57% and 1.57% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before January 30, 2016 and may be extended by the Adviser for additional one-year terms. Absent reimbursements or waivers, performance would have been lower. The Financial Highlights section of this report sets forth expense ratio data for the current reporting period; the expense ratios shown above may differ from the expense ratios in the Financial Highlights section since they are based on different time periods.
* | | SEC yields are calculated based on SEC guidelines for the 30-day period ended May 31, 2015. |
† | | Taxable equivalent yields are based on SEC yields and a 35% marginal federal income tax rate and maximum state taxes where applicable. |
(a) | | Assumes conversion of Class B shares into Class A shares after six years. |
See Disclosures, Risks and Note about Historical Performance on pages 6-8.
(Historical Performance and footnotes continued on next page)
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Historical Performance
AB OHIO PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
(continued from previous page)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF MAY 31, 2015 (unaudited) | |
| | NAV Returns | | | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | | | SEC Yields* | | | Taxable Equivalent Yields† | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 1.91 | % | | | 3.11 | % |
1 Year | | | 3.03 | % | | | -0.09 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 3.31 | % | | | 2.69 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years | | | 3.55 | % | | | 3.23 | % | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class B Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 1.26 | % | | | 2.05 | % |
1 Year | | | 2.30 | % | | | -0.69 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 2.62 | % | | | 2.62 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years(a) | | | 3.12 | % | | | 3.12 | % | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 1.23 | % | | | 2.00 | % |
1 Year | | | 2.30 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 2.59 | % | | | 2.59 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years | | | 2.83 | % | | | 2.83 | % | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDAR QUARTER-END
JUNE 30, 2015 (unaudited) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | -0.15 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2.61 | % |
10 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.16 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class B Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | -0.74 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2.52 | % |
10 Years(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.04 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1.15 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2.52 | % |
10 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2.75 | % |
(Historical Performance and footnotes continued on next page)
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Historical Performance
AB OHIO PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
(continued from previous page)
The Portfolio’s current prospectus fee table shows the Portfolio’s total annual operating expense ratios as 0.97%, 1.72% and 1.72% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements limit the Portfolio’s annual operating expense ratios to 0.80%, 1.55% and 1.55% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before January 30, 2016 and may be extended by the Adviser for additional one-year terms. Absent reimbursements or waivers, performance would have been lower. The Financial Highlights section of this report sets forth expense ratio data for the current reporting period; the expense ratios shown above may differ from the expense ratios in the Financial Highlights section since they are based on different time periods.
* | | SEC yields are calculated based on SEC guidelines for the 30-day period ended May 31, 2015. |
† | | Taxable equivalent yields are based on SEC yields and a 35% marginal federal income tax rate and maximum state taxes where applicable. |
(a) | | Assumes conversion of Class B shares into Class A shares after six years. |
See Disclosures, Risks and Note about Historical Performance on pages 6-8.
(Historical Performance and footnotes continued on next page)
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Historical Performance
AB PENNSYLVANIA PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
(continued from previous page)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF MAY 31, 2015 (unaudited) | |
| | NAV Returns | | | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | | | SEC Yields* | | | Taxable Equivalent Yields† | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 1.57 | % | | | 2.49 | % |
1 Year | | | 2.76 | % | | | -0.29 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 4.13 | % | | | 3.49 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years | | | 3.82 | % | | | 3.50 | % | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class B Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 0.97 | % | | | 1.54 | % |
1 Year | | | 2.02 | % | | | -0.97 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 3.40 | % | | | 3.40 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years(a) | | | 3.38 | % | | | 3.38 | % | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 0.88 | % | | | 1.40 | % |
1 Year | | | 2.02 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 3.38 | % | | | 3.38 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years | | | 3.09 | % | | | 3.09 | % | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDAR QUARTER-END JUNE 30, 2015 (unaudited) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 0.05 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.36 | % |
10 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.41 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class B Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | -0.60 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.27 | % |
10 Years(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.29 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1.40 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.27 | % |
10 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.00 | % |
(Historical Performance and footnotes continued on next page)
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Historical Performance
AB PENNSYLVANIA PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
(continued from previous page)
The Portfolio’s current prospectus fee table shows the Portfolio’s total annual operating expense ratios as 1.02%, 1.78% and 1.77% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements limit the Portfolio’s annual operating expense ratios to 0.85%, 1.60% and 1.60% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before January 30, 2016 and may be extended by the Adviser for additional one-year terms. Absent reimbursements or waivers, performance would have been lower. The Financial Highlights section of this report sets forth expense ratio data for the current reporting period; the expense ratios shown above may differ from the expense ratios in the Financial Highlights section since they are based on different time periods.
* | | SEC yields are calculated based on SEC guidelines for the 30-day period ended May 31, 2015. |
† | | Taxable equivalent yields are based on SEC yields and a 35% marginal federal income tax rate and maximum state taxes where applicable. |
(a) | | Assumes conversion of Class B shares into Class A shares after six years. |
See Disclosures, Risks and Note about Historical Performance on pages 6-8.
(Historical Performance and footnotes continued on next page)
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30 | | • AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II |
Historical Performance
AB VIRGINIA PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
(continued from previous page)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF MAY 31, 2015 (unaudited) | |
| | NAV Returns | | | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | | | SEC Yields* | | | Taxable Equivalent Yields† | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 1.61 | % | | | 2.63 | % |
1 Year | | | 3.41 | % | | | 0.33 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 4.33 | % | | | 3.70 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years | | | 4.21 | % | | | 3.89 | % | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class B Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 0.94 | % | | | 1.53 | % |
1 Year | | | 2.68 | % | | | -0.32 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 3.61 | % | | | 3.61 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years(a) | | | 3.78 | % | | | 3.78 | % | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | 0.92 | % | | | 1.50 | % |
1 Year | | | 2.69 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | | | | | | |
5 Years | | | 3.61 | % | | | 3.61 | % | | | | | | | | |
10 Years | | | 3.50 | % | | | 3.50 | % | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDAR QUARTER-END JUNE 30, 2015 (unaudited) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 0.22 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.65 | % |
10 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.83 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class B Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | -0.43 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.56 | % |
10 Years(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.71 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1.57 | % |
5 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.56 | % |
10 Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3.43 | % |
(Historical Performance and footnotes continued on next page)
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Historical Performance
AB VIRGINIA PORTFOLIO
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
(continued from previous page)
The Portfolio’s current prospectus fee table shows the Portfolio’s total annual operating expense ratios as 0.87%, 1.62% and 1.62% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements limit the Portfolio’s annual operating expense ratios to 0.80%, 1.55% and 1.55% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before January 30, 2016 and may be extended by the Adviser for additional one-year terms. Absent reimbursements or waivers, performance would have been lower. The Financial Highlights section of this report sets forth expense ratio data for the current reporting period; the expense ratios shown above may differ from the expense ratios in the Financial Highlights section since they are based on different time periods.
* | | SEC yields are calculated based on SEC guidelines for the 30-day period ended May 31, 2015. |
† | | Taxable equivalent yields are based on SEC yields and a 35% marginal federal income tax rate and maximum state taxes where applicable. |
(a) | | Assumes conversion of Class B shares into Class A shares after six years. |
See Disclosures, Risks and Note about Historical Performance on pages 6-8.
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32 | | • AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II |
Historical Performance
FUND EXPENSES
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period as indicated below.
Actual Expenses
The first line of 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 under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed annual rate of return of 5% before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds by comparing this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
AB Arizona Portfolio
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Beginning Account Value December 1, 2014 | | | Ending Account Value May 31, 2015 | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | | | Annualized Expense Ratio* | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,008.90 | | | $ | 4.01 | | | | 0.80 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,020.94 | | | $ | 4.03 | | | | 0.80 | % |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,005.20 | | | $ | 7.70 | | | | 1.54 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,017.25 | | | $ | 7.75 | | | | 1.54 | % |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,004.30 | | | $ | 7.70 | | | | 1.54 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,017.25 | | | $ | 7.75 | | | | 1.54 | % |
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Fund Expenses
FUND EXPENSES
(unaudited)
(continued from previous page)
AB Massachusetts Portfolio
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Beginning Account Value December 1, 2014 | | | Ending Account Value May 31, 2015 | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | | | Annualized Expense Ratio* | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,011.70 | | | $ | 3.96 | | | | 0.79 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,020.99 | | | $ | 3.98 | | | | 0.79 | % |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,008.10 | | | $ | 7.61 | | | | 1.52 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,017.35 | | | $ | 7.64 | | | | 1.52 | % |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,008.10 | | | $ | 7.61 | | | | 1.52 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,017.35 | | | $ | 7.64 | | | | 1.52 | % |
AB Michigan Portfolio
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Beginning Account Value December 1, 2014 | | | Ending Account Value May 31, 2015 | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | | | Annualized Expense Ratio* | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,008.70 | | | $ | 4.36 | | | | 0.87 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,020.59 | �� | | $ | 4.38 | | | | 0.87 | % |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,005.10 | | | $ | 8.00 | | | | 1.60 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,016.95 | | | $ | 8.05 | | | | 1.60 | % |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,005.10 | | | $ | 8.00 | | | | 1.60 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,016.95 | | | $ | 8.05 | | | | 1.60 | % |
AB Minnesota Portfolio
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Beginning Account Value December 1, 2014 | | | Ending Account Value May 31, 2015 | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | | | Annualized Expense Ratio* | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,005.70 | | | $ | 4.35 | | | | 0.87 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,020.59 | | | $ | 4.38 | | | | 0.87 | % |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,003.00 | | | $ | 7.99 | | | | 1.60 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,016.95 | | | $ | 8.05 | | | | 1.60 | % |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,002.00 | | | $ | 7.99 | | | | 1.60 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,016.95 | | | $ | 8.05 | | | | 1.60 | % |
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Fund Expenses
FUND EXPENSES
(unaudited)
(continued from previous page)
AB New Jersey Portfolio
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Beginning Account Value December 1, 2014 | | | Ending Account Value May 31, 2015 | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | | | Annualized Expense Ratio* | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,006.40 | | | $ | 4.20 | | | | 0.84 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,020.74 | | | $ | 4.23 | | | | 0.84 | % |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,002.70 | | | $ | 7.84 | | | | 1.57 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,017.10 | | | $ | 7.90 | | | | 1.57 | % |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,001.70 | | | $ | 7.84 | | | | 1.57 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,017.10 | | | $ | 7.90 | | | | 1.57 | % |
AB Ohio Portfolio
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Beginning Account Value December 1, 2014 | | | Ending Account Value May 31, 2015 | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | | | Annualized Expense Ratio* | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,010.20 | | | $ | 4.11 | | | | 0.82 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,020.84 | | | $ | 4.13 | | | | 0.82 | % |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,006.50 | | | $ | 7.75 | | | | 1.55 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,017.20 | | | $ | 7.80 | | | | 1.55 | % |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,005.50 | | | $ | 7.75 | | | | 1.55 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,017.20 | | | $ | 7.80 | | | | 1.55 | % |
AB Pennsylvania Portfolio
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Beginning Account Value December 1, 2014 | | | Ending Account Value May 31, 2015 | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | | | Annualized Expense Ratio* | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,010.70 | | | $ | 4.36 | | | | 0.87 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,020.59 | | | $ | 4.38 | | | | 0.87 | % |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,007.10 | | | $ | 8.01 | | | | 1.60 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,016.95 | | | $ | 8.05 | | | | 1.60 | % |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,006.10 | | | $ | 8.00 | | | | 1.60 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,016.95 | | | $ | 8.05 | | | | 1.60 | % |
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Fund Expenses
FUND EXPENSES
(unaudited)
(continued from previous page)
AB Virginia Portfolio
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Beginning Account Value December 1, 2014 | | | Ending Account Value May 31, 2015 | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | | | Annualized Expense Ratio* | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,010.50 | | | $ | 4.01 | | | | 0.80 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,020.94 | | | $ | 4.03 | | | | 0.80 | % |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,006.80 | | | $ | 7.65 | | | | 1.53 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,017.30 | | | $ | 7.70 | | | | 1.53 | % |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,006.80 | | | $ | 7.65 | | | | 1.53 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,017.30 | | | $ | 7.70 | | | | 1.53 | % |
* | | Expenses are equal to the classes’ annualized expense ratios multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
** | | Assumes 5% annual return before expenses. |
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Fund Expenses
BOND RATING SUMMARY*
May 31, 2015 (unaudited)


* | | All data are as of May 31, 2015. The Portfolio’s quality rating breakdowns are expressed as a percentage of the Portfolio’s total investments in municipal securities and may vary over time. The Portfolio also enters into derivative transactions, which may be used for hedging or investment purposes (see “Portfolio of Investments” section of the report for additional details). The quality ratings are determined by using the Standard & Poor’s Rating Services (“S&P”), Moody’s Investors Services, Inc. (“Moody’s”) and Fitch Ratings, Ltd. (“Fitch”). The Portfolio considers the credit ratings issued by S&P, Moody’s and Fitch and uses the highest rating issued by the agencies, including when there is a split rating. These ratings are a measure of the quality and safety of a bond or portfolio, based on the issuer’s financial condition. AAA is highest (best) and D is lowest (worst). If applicable, the pre-refunded category includes bonds which are secured by U.S. government securities and therefore have been deemed high-quality investment-grade by the Adviser. If applicable, Not Applicable (“N/A”) includes non credit worthy investments; such as equities, currency contracts, futures and options. If applicable, the Not Rated category includes bonds that are not rated by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization. The Adviser evaluates the creditworthiness of non-rated securities based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, cash flows, enterprise value and economic environment. |
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Bond Rating Summary
BOND RATING SUMMARY*
May 31, 2015 (unaudited)


* | | All data are as of May 31, 2015. The Portfolio’s quality rating breakdowns are expressed as a percentage of the Portfolio’s total investments in municipal securities and may vary over time. The Portfolio also enters into derivative transactions, which may be used for hedging or investment purposes (see “Portfolio of Investments” section of the report for additional details). The quality ratings are determined by using the Standard & Poor’s Rating Services (“S&P”), Moody’s Investors Services, Inc. (“Moody’s”) and Fitch Ratings, Ltd. (“Fitch”). The Portfolio considers the credit ratings issued by S&P, Moody’s and Fitch and uses the highest rating issued by the agencies, including when there is a split rating. These ratings are a measure of the quality and safety of a bond or portfolio, based on the issuer’s financial condition. AAA is highest (best) and D is lowest (worst). If applicable, the pre-refunded category includes bonds which are secured by U.S. government securities and therefore have been deemed high-quality investment-grade by the Adviser. If applicable, Not Applicable (“N/A”) includes non credit worthy investments; such as equities, currency contracts, futures and options. If applicable, the Not Rated category includes bonds that are not rated by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization. The Adviser evaluates the creditworthiness of non-rated securities based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, cash flows, enterprise value and economic environment. |
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Bond Rating Summary
BOND RATING SUMMARY*
May 31, 2015 (unaudited)


* | | All data are as of May 31, 2015. The Portfolio’s quality rating breakdowns are expressed as a percentage of the Portfolio’s total investments in municipal securities and may vary over time. The Portfolio also enters into derivative transactions, which may be used for hedging or investment purposes (see “Portfolio of Investments” section of the report for additional details). The quality ratings are determined by using the Standard & Poor’s Rating Services (“S&P”), Moody’s Investors Services, Inc. (“Moody’s”) and Fitch Ratings, Ltd. (“Fitch”). The Portfolio considers the credit ratings issued by S&P, Moody’s and Fitch and uses the highest rating issued by the agencies, including when there is a split rating. These ratings are a measure of the quality and safety of a bond or portfolio, based on the issuer’s financial condition. AAA is highest (best) and D is lowest (worst). If applicable, the pre-refunded category includes bonds which are secured by U.S. government securities and therefore have been deemed high-quality investment-grade by the Adviser. If applicable, Not Applicable (“N/A”) includes non credit worthy investments; such as equities, currency contracts, futures and options. If applicable, the Not Rated category includes bonds that are not rated by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization. The Adviser evaluates the creditworthiness of non-rated securities based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, cash flows, enterprise value and economic environment. |
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Bond Rating Summary
BOND RATING SUMMARY*
May 31, 2015 (unaudited)


* | | All data are as of May 31, 2015. The Portfolio’s quality rating breakdown is expressed as a percentage of the Portfolio’s total investments in municipal securities and may vary over time. The Portfolio also enters into derivative transactions, which may be used for hedging or investment purposes (see “Portfolio of Investments” section of the report for additional details). The quality ratings are determined by using the Standard & Poor’s Rating Services (“S&P”), Moody’s Investors Services, Inc. (“Moody’s”) and Fitch Ratings, Ltd. (“Fitch”). The Portfolio considers the credit ratings issued by S&P, Moody’s and Fitch and uses the highest rating issued by the agencies, including when there is a split rating. These ratings are a measure of the quality and safety of a bond or portfolio, based on the issuer’s financial condition. AAA is highest (best) and D is lowest (worst). If applicable, the pre-refunded category includes bonds which are secured by U.S. government securities and therefore have been deemed high-quality investment-grade by the Adviser. If applicable, Not Applicable (“N/A”) includes non credit worthy investments; such as equities, currency contracts, futures and options. If applicable, the Not Rated category includes bonds that are not rated by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization. The Adviser evaluates the creditworthiness of non-rated securities based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, cash flows, enterprise value and economic environment. |
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Bond Rating Summary
AB ARIZONA PORTFOLIO
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
May 31, 2015
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS – 102.0% | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds – 102.0% | | | | | | | | |
Arizona – 84.5% | | | | | | | | |
Arizona Department of Transportation State Highway Fund Revenue Series 2011A 5.25%, 7/01/29 | | $ | 1,500 | | | $ | 1,766,385 | |
Series 2013A 5.00%, 7/01/37 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,339,510 | |
Arizona Game & Fish Department & Commission Series 2006 5.00%, 7/01/26 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,043,980 | |
Arizona Health Facilities Authority (Beatitudes Campus (The)) Series 2007 5.20%, 10/01/37 | | | 1,000 | | | | 964,980 | |
Arizona Health Facilities Authority (Dignity Health Obligated Group) Series 2009D 5.00%, 7/01/28 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,110,270 | |
Arizona Health Facilities Authority (Scottsdale Healthcare Hospitals Obligated Group) Series 2014A 5.00%, 12/01/34 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,327,600 | |
Arizona State University Series 2014 5.00%, 8/01/33 | | | 2,050 | | | | 2,307,972 | |
City of Glendale AZ Water & Sewer Revenue Series 2012 5.00%, 7/01/28 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,283,440 | |
City of Mesa AZ (City of Mesa AZ Excise Tax) Series 2013 5.00%, 7/01/32 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,616,350 | |
City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp. (City of Phoenix Civic Improvement – Airport) Series 2008A 5.00%, 7/01/26 | | | 4,080 | | | | 4,515,703 | |
Series 2010A 5.00%, 7/01/31 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,227,920 | |
City of Show Low AZ ACA Series 2000 6.00%, 1/01/18 | | | 385 | | | | 385,377 | |
City of Tucson AZ Water System Revenue Series 2012 5.00%, 7/01/28-7/01/29 | | | 2,360 | | | | 2,700,159 | |
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AB Arizona Portfolio—Portfolio of Investments
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
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County of Pima AZ Sewer System Revenue Series 2011B 5.00%, 7/01/26 | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,157,230 | |
AGM Series 2010 5.00%, 7/01/25 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,295,600 | |
County of Pinal AZ Series 2014 5.00%, 8/01/32 | | | 4,540 | | | | 5,122,754 | |
Dove Mountain Resort Community Facilities District Series 2001 6.75%, 12/01/16 | | | 290 | | | | 278,702 | |
Downtown Phoenix Hotel Corp. (Downtown Phoenix Hotel Corp. Hotel Occupancy Tax) FGIC Series 2005A 5.00%, 7/01/29 | | | 1,400 | | | | 1,418,788 | |
Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District (Estrella Mountain Ranch CFD Desert Village) Series 2002 7.375%, 7/01/27 | | | 916 | | | | 918,372 | |
Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District (Estrella Mountain Ranch CFD Golf Village) Series 2001A 7.875%, 7/01/25 | | | 1,725 | | | | 1,727,967 | |
Glendale Municipal Property Corp. (Glendale Municipal Property Corp. Excise Tax) Series 2012C 5.00%, 7/01/38 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,638,550 | |
Goodyear Industrial Development Authority (Liberty Utilities Litchfield Park Water & Sewer Corp.) Series 1999 5.95%, 10/01/23 | | | 1,995 | | | | 2,001,045 | |
Greater Arizona Development Authority NATL Series 2005A 5.00%, 8/01/21 | | | 1,600 | | | | 1,611,520 | |
NATL Series 2005B 5.00%, 8/01/25 | | | 4,320 | | | | 4,350,931 | |
Hassayampa Community Facilities District Series 2000 7.50%, 7/01/24 | | | 405 | | | | 406,499 | |
Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix (The) (Capitol Mall LLC Lease) AMBAC Series 2005 5.00%, 9/15/25 | | | 1,800 | | | | 1,823,778 | |
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AB Arizona Portfolio—Portfolio of Investments
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
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Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix (The) (Great Hearts Academies) Series 2012 6.00%, 7/01/32 | | $ | 250 | | | $ | 266,183 | |
Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix (The) (JMF-Higley 2012 LLC) Series 2012 5.00%, 12/01/32 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,687,300 | |
Industrial Development Authority of the County of Pima (The) (Horizon Community Learning Center) Series 2005 5.125%, 6/01/20 | | | 1,280 | | | | 1,283,366 | |
Mohave County Industrial Development Authority (Mohave Prison LLC) Series 2008 8.00%, 5/01/25 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,294,680 | |
Northern Arizona University BAM Series 2015 5.00%, 6/01/34 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,118,430 | |
Pima County Regional Transportation Authority Series 2011 5.00%, 6/01/26 | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,620,920 | |
Pinal County Industrial Development Authority (Florence West Prison LLC) ACA Series 2006A 5.25%, 10/01/22 | | | 1,400 | | | | 1,436,218 | |
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District Series 2012A 5.00%, 12/01/29 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,738,230 | |
Series 2015A 5.00%, 12/01/35(a) | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,311,420 | |
Salt Verde Financial Corp. (Citigroup, Inc.) Series 2007 5.00%, 12/01/37 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,109,490 | |
5.25%, 12/01/22-12/01/23 | | | 1,165 | | | | 1,382,521 | |
State of Arizona COP AGM Series 2008A 5.00%, 9/01/24 | | | 6,000 | | | | 6,543,780 | |
State of Arizona Lottery Revenue AGM Series 2010A 5.00%, 7/01/28 | | | 6,000 | | | | 6,752,760 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
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Student & Academic Services LLC (Northern Arizona Capital Facilities Finance Corp.) BAM Series 2014 5.00%, 6/01/44 | | $ | 1,200 | | | $ | 1,313,628 | |
Sundance Community Facilities District Assessment District No. 1 Series 2002 7.75%, 7/01/22 | | | 526 | | | | 526,347 | |
Tucson Airport Authority, Inc. AMBAC Series 2001 5.35%, 6/01/31 | | | 6,475 | | | | 6,494,943 | |
Tucson Industrial Development Authority (University of Arizona) AMBAC Series 2002A 5.00%, 7/15/32 | | | 985 | | | | 985,404 | |
University of Arizona Series 2014 5.00%, 8/01/33 | | | 3,765 | | | | 4,245,075 | |
Western Maricopa Education Center District No. 402 Series 2014B 4.50%, 7/01/33-7/01/34 | | | 4,940 | | | | 5,300,072 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 109,752,149 | |
| | | | | | | | |
District of Columbia – 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority Series 2014C 5.00%, 10/01/44 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,120,140 | |
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| | |
Florida – 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
City of Orlando FL Series 2014A 5.25%, 11/01/33 | | | 1,820 | | | | 2,082,935 | |
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| | |
Illinois – 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
Cook County Forest Preserve District Series 2012C 5.00%, 12/15/32 | | | 2,360 | | | | 2,602,183 | |
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority Series 2012B 5.00%, 12/15/28 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,088,240 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,690,423 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Louisiana – 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Auth (St. James Place of Baton Rouge) Series 2015A 6.25%, 11/15/45 | | | 500 | | | | 495,275 | |
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AB Arizona Portfolio—Portfolio of Investments
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| | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
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Massachusetts – 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts NATL Series 2000G 0.105%, 12/01/30(b)(c) | | $ | 225 | | | $ | 209,985 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Nebraska – 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Omaha Public Power District Series 2014A 5.00%, 2/01/32 | | | 1,165 | | | | 1,322,485 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
New York – 5.2% | | | | | | | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority (New York State Pers Income Tax) Series 2012A 5.00%, 12/15/30(d) | | | 4,655 | | | | 5,390,676 | |
New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (Niagara Mohawk Holdings, Inc.) AMBAC Series 1987A 0.454%, 3/01/27(b)(c) | | | 500 | | | | 481,788 | |
Suffolk County Economic Development Corp. (Catholic Health Services of Long Island Obligated Group) Series 2011 5.00%, 7/01/28 | | | 820 | | | | 915,309 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,787,773 | |
| | | | | | | | |
North Carolina – 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
North Carolina Medical Care Commission (Pennybyrn at Maryfield) Series 2015 5.00%, 10/01/35 | | | 500 | | | | 515,380 | |
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| | |
Puerto Rico – 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority (Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority Cap Fd Prog) Series 2003 5.00%, 12/01/17 | | | 1,855 | | | | 1,910,966 | |
Series 2008 5.125%, 12/01/27 | | | 385 | | | | 413,024 | |
Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Envirml Ctl Facs Fing Auth (Ascension Health Credit Group) Series 2000A 6.125%, 11/15/30 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,537,560 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,861,550 | |
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AB Arizona Portfolio—Portfolio of Investments
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
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Texas – 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
North Texas Tollway Authority Series 2015A 5.00%, 1/01/34 | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,097,240 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp. (LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC) Series 2010 7.00%, 6/30/40 | | | 840 | | | | 1,007,563 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp. (NTE Mobility Partners LLC) Series 2009 6.875%, 12/31/39 | | | 420 | | | | 497,406 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,602,209 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Investments – 102.0% (cost $127,906,384) | | | | | | | 132,440,304 | |
Other assets less liabilities – (2.0)% | | | | | | | (2,639,303 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net Assets – 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 129,801,001 | |
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(a) | | When-Issued or delayed delivery security. |
(b) | | Variable rate coupon, rate shown as of May 31, 2015. |
(c) | | An auction rate security whose interest rate resets at each auction date. Auctions are typically held every week or month. The rate shown is as of May 31, 2015 and the aggregate market value of these securities amounted to $691,773 or 0.53% of net assets. |
(d) | | Security represents the underlying municipal obligation of an inverse floating rate obligation held by the Fund (see Note I). |
As of May 31, 2015, the Fund’s percentages of investments in municipal bonds that are insured and in insured municipal bonds that have been pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity are 28.1% and 0.0%, respectively.
Glossary:
ACA | | – ACA Financial Guaranty Corporation |
AGM | | – Assured Guaranty Municipal |
AMBAC | | – Ambac Assurance Corporation |
BAM | | – Build American Mutual |
CFD | | – Community Facilities District |
COP | | – Certificate of Participation |
FGIC | | – Financial Guaranty Insurance Company |
NATL | | – National Interstate Corporation |
See notes to financial statements.
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AB Arizona Portfolio—Portfolio of Investments
AB MASSACHUSETTS PORTFOLIO
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
May 31, 2015
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
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MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS – 99.0% | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds – 99.0% | | | | | | | | |
Massachusetts – 82.9% | | | | | | | | |
Boston Water & Sewer Commission Series 2009A 5.00%, 11/01/26 | | $ | 2,000 | | | $ | 2,266,540 | |
Series 2010A 5.00%, 11/01/29-11/01/30 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,684,600 | |
City of Fall River MA AGM Series 2008 5.00%, 7/15/28 | | | 5,085 | | | | 5,597,059 | |
City of Springfield MA AGM Series 2007 5.00%, 2/01/17 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 435 | | | | 466,359 | |
5.00%, 8/01/19 | | | 2,565 | | | | 2,741,062 | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Series 2008A 5.00%, 9/01/28 | | | 2,800 | | | | 3,133,732 | |
NATL Series 2000E 0.12%, 12/01/30(a) | | | 1,350 | | | | 1,259,844 | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Commonwealth of Massachusetts Fuel Tax) Series 2013 5.00%, 6/01/31 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,865,400 | |
AGM Series 2005A 3.86%, 6/01/20(b) | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,149,340 | |
Marthas Vineyard Land Bank BAM Series 2014 5.00%, 5/01/31-5/01/32 | | | 2,830 | | | | 3,237,133 | |
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Series 2010B 5.00%, 7/01/28-7/01/29 | | | 1,670 | | | | 1,920,776 | |
Series 2012A 5.00%, 7/01/41 | | | 2,850 | | | | 3,163,015 | |
Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (The) Series 200612 5.00%, 8/01/16 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,162,570 | |
Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (The) (Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust (The) SRF) Series 2009 5.00%, 8/01/25 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,445,530 | |
Massachusetts Department of Transportation Series 2010B 5.00%, 1/01/26 | | | 6,900 | | | | 7,772,091 | |
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AB Massachusetts Portfolio—Portfolio of Investments
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Series 2007G 5.00%, 7/01/17 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | $ | 1,050 | | | $ | 1,140,909 | |
Series 2008 5.00%, 9/01/18 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 6,000 | | | | 6,749,820 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Baystate Medical Obligated Group) Series 2014N 5.00%, 7/01/44 | | | 7,000 | | | | 7,656,530 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Bentley University) Series 2010 5.00%, 7/01/28 | | | 4,500 | | | | 5,067,585 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Berkshire Health Systems, Inc. Obligated Group) Series 2012G 5.00%, 10/01/30-10/01/31 | | | 3,970 | | | | 4,390,481 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Boston College) Series 2010R-1 5.00%, 7/01/31 | | | 3,250 | | | | 3,684,882 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Boston University) Series 2009V-1 5.00%, 10/01/29 | | | 3,300 | | | | 3,709,860 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Brandeis University) Series 2008N 5.00%, 10/01/26-10/01/27 | | | 3,300 | | | | 3,671,698 | |
Series 2010O-2 5.00%, 10/01/28 | | | 3,500 | | | | 3,931,585 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Children’s Hospital Corp (The)) Series 2014P 5.00%, 10/01/34 | | | 1,055 | | | | 1,197,035 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Franklin W Olin College of Engineering, Inc.) Series 2013E 5.00%, 11/01/38 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,546,050 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (MCPHS University) Series 2013F 4.00%, 7/01/32 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,030,630 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Merrimack College) Series 2012A 5.00%, 7/01/27-7/01/32 | | | 3,980 | | | | 4,194,857 | |
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AB Massachusetts Portfolio—Portfolio of Investments
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Partners Healthcare System, Inc.) Series 2007G 5.00%, 7/01/27 | | $ | 950 | | | $ | 1,020,804 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute) Series 2011 5.00%, 7/01/31 | | | 7,000 | | | | 7,934,500 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Trustees of The Deerfield Academy (The)) Series 2010 5.00%, 10/01/30 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,748,900 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research) Series 2011 5.00%, 6/01/26 | | | 1,460 | | | | 1,709,864 | |
Series 2011A 5.00%, 6/01/27-6/01/28 | | | 3,225 | | | | 3,754,912 | |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Series 2007L 5.00%, 7/01/16 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 4,665 | | | | 4,897,084 | |
Series 2009O 5.75%, 7/01/18 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 5,500 | | | | 6,277,205 | |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority (Berklee College of Music, Inc.) Series 2007A 5.00%, 10/01/32 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,257,970 | |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority (Foundation of Massachusetts Eye & Ear Obligated Group) Series 2010C 5.375%, 7/01/35 | | | 1,005 | | | | 1,111,631 | |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority (Milford Regional Medical Center Obligated Group) Series 2007E 5.00%, 7/15/22 | | | 1,220 | | | | 1,286,344 | |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority (Northeastern University) Series 2010A 5.00%, 10/01/28-10/01/29 | | | 7,025 | | | | 8,000,588 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority (President and Fellows of Harvard College) Series 2009A 5.25%, 11/15/23 | | $ | 2,000 | | | $ | 2,294,880 | |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority (Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute) Series 2010B 5.00%, 7/01/30 | | | 3,860 | | | | 4,388,434 | |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority (Suffolk University) Series 2009A 6.00%, 7/01/24 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,300,720 | |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority (Winchester Hospital) Series 2010 5.25%, 7/01/38 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,721,250 | |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution) Series 2008B 5.25%, 6/01/26 | | | 1,905 | | | | 2,141,449 | |
5.375%, 6/01/27 | | | 3,060 | | | | 3,445,254 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority Series 2010B 5.00%, 7/01/34 | | | 2,750 | | | | 3,099,662 | |
Series 2012B 5.00%, 7/01/32 | | | 1,430 | | | | 1,622,836 | |
Massachusetts School Building Authority Series 2011B 5.00%, 10/15/32 | | | 3,720 | | | | 4,245,338 | |
Series 2013A 5.00%, 5/15/32 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,862,700 | |
NATL Series 2005A 5.00%, 8/15/15 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 2,700 | | | | 2,726,676 | |
Massachusetts State College Building Authority AMBAC Series 2006A 5.00%, 5/01/16 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 2,635 | | | | 2,748,331 | |
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Series 2011B 5.00%, 8/01/26-8/01/29 | | | 4,425 | | | | 5,164,290 | |
Metropolitan Boston Transit Parking Corp. Series 2011 5.00%, 7/01/27 | | | 6,000 | | | | 6,891,840 | |
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| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
| | | | | | | | |
University of Massachusetts Building Authority Series 20082 5.00%, 5/01/18 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | $ | 6,000 | | | $ | 6,685,020 | |
University of Massachusetts Building Authority (University of Massachusetts) Series 20141 5.00%, 11/01/44 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,250,680 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 201,426,135 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Arizona – 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Arizona Sports & Tourism Authority Series 2012A 5.00%, 7/01/29 | | | 4,065 | | | | 4,336,542 | |
Dove Mountain Resort Community Facilities District Series 2001 6.75%, 12/01/16 | | | 255 | | | | 245,065 | |
Goodyear Industrial Development Authority (Liberty Utilities Litchfield Park Water & Sewer Corp.) Series 2001 6.75%, 10/01/31 | | | 1,160 | | | | 1,163,735 | |
Salt Verde Financial Corp. (Citigroup, Inc.) Series 2007 5.00%, 12/01/37 | | | 660 | | | | 732,264 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,477,606 | |
| | | | | | | | |
California – 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority (Enloe Medical Center) Series 2008 6.25%, 8/15/28 | | | 1,055 | | | | 1,209,906 | |
Series 2008A 5.50%, 8/15/23 | | | 360 | | | | 407,718 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,617,624 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Florida – 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Brevard County Health Facilities Authority (Health First, Inc. Obligated Group) Series 2014 5.00%, 4/01/33 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,090,800 | |
County of Miami-Dade FL Aviation Revenue (Miami-Dade Intl Airport) Series 2014 5.00%, 10/01/27 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,427,170 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,517,970 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
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Georgia – 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
City of Atlanta GA (Eastside Project/Atlanta) Series 2005B 5.60%, 1/01/30 | | $ | 500 | | | $ | 501,700 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Illinois – 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Illinois Finance Authority (Advocate Health Care Network Obligated Group) Series 2014 5.00%, 8/01/33 | | | 1,900 | | | | 2,123,212 | |
Village of Bolingbrook IL (Village of Bolingbrook IL Sales Tax) Series 2005 6.25%, 1/01/24(c) | | | 500 | | | | 497,840 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,621,052 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Kansas – 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Kansas Development Finance Authority (Kansas Development Finance Authority State Lease) Series 2015G 5.00%, 4/01/34 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,101,160 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Michigan – 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Michigan Finance Authority (MidMichigan Obligated Group) Series 2014 5.00%, 6/01/34 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,102,710 | |
Michigan Public Power Agency Series 2012A 5.00%, 1/01/32 | | | 1,605 | | | | 1,719,982 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,822,692 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Nevada – 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
State of Nevada NATL Series 2007B 5.00%, 12/01/17 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 620 | | | | 682,074 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
New Jersey – 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Series 2014U 5.00%, 6/15/40 | | | 1,400 | | | | 1,412,124 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
New York – 3.3% | | | | | | | | |
City of New York NY Series 2006J 5.00%, 6/01/16 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 1,080 | | | | 1,129,918 | |
5.00%, 6/01/22 | | | 5 | | | | 5,221 | |
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| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
| | | | | | | | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Series 2011D 5.00%, 11/15/28 | | $ | 6,065 | | | $ | 6,881,773 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,016,912 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Ohio – 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (FirstEnergy Nuclear Generation LLC) Series 2006 3.625%, 12/01/33 | | | 1,295 | | | | 1,344,469 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Pennsylvania – 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (PA Bridges Finco LP) Series 2015 5.00%, 12/31/34 | | | 1,140 | | | | 1,228,452 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Puerto Rico – 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority (Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority Cap Fd Prog) Series 2003 5.00%, 12/01/20 | | | 695 | | | | 711,618 | |
Series 2008 5.125%, 12/01/27 | | | 1,965 | | | | 2,108,032 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,819,650 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Texas – 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
North Texas Tollway Authority Series 2015A 5.00%, 1/01/34 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,097,240 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp. (LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC) Series 2010 7.00%, 6/30/40 | | | 1,090 | | | | 1,307,433 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp. (NTE Mobility Partners LLC) Series 2009 6.875%, 12/31/39 | | | 545 | | | | 645,444 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,050,117 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
| | | | | | | | |
Wisconsin – 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin (Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin Sales Tax) Series 2011 6.50%, 2/01/31(d) | | $ | 750 | | | $ | 893,115 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Municipal Obligations (cost $224,342,133) | | | | | | | 240,532,852 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Shares | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Investment Companies – 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government STIF Portfolio, 0.10%(e)(f) (cost $1,091,960) | | | 1,091,960 | | | | 1,091,960 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Investments – 99.5% (cost $225,434,093) | | | | | | | 241,624,812 | |
Other assets less liabilities – 0.5% | | | | | | | 1,278,168 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net Assets – 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 242,902,980 | |
| | | | | | | | |
INTEREST RATE SWAPS (see Note D)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Rate Type | | | |
Swap Counterparty | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | | Payments made by the Fund | | Payments received by the Fund | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
Citibank | | $ | 8,000 | | | | 12/01/17 | | | SIFMA* | | 3.792% | | $ | 731,987 | |
* | | Variable interest rate based on the Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Municipal Swap Index. |
(a) | | An auction rate security whose interest rate resets at each auction date. Auctions are typically held every week or month. The rate shown is as of May 31, 2015 and the aggregate market value of this security amounted to $1,259,844 or 0.52% of net assets. |
(b) | | Variable rate coupon, rate shown as of May 31, 2015. |
(c) | | Coupon rate adjusts periodically based upon a predetermined schedule. Stated interest rate in effect at May 31, 2015. |
(d) | | Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security is considered liquid and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At May 31, 2015, the market value of this security amounted to $893,115 or 0.4% of net assets. |
(e) | | To obtain a copy of the fund’s financial statements, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or call AB at (800) 227-4618. |
(f) | | Investment in affiliated money market mutual fund. The rate shown represents the 7-day yield as of period end. |
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As of May 31, 2015, the Fund’s percentages of investments in municipal bonds that are insured and in insured municipal bonds that have been pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity are 9.0% and 2.8%, respectively.
Glossary:
AGM | | – Assured Guaranty Municipal |
AMBAC | | – Ambac Assurance Corporation |
BAM | | – Build American Mutual |
ETM | | – Escrowed to Maturity |
NATL | | – National Interstate Corporation |
SRF | | – State Revolving Fund |
See notes to financial statements.
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AB MICHIGAN PORTFOLIO
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
May 31, 2015
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
| | | | | | | | |
MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS – 95.3% | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds – 95.3% | | | | | | | | |
Michigan – 75.0% | | | | | | | | |
City of Detroit MI Series 2010 5.00%, 11/01/30 | | $ | 2,000 | | | $ | 2,138,520 | |
City of Detroit MI Sewage Disposal System Revenue Series 2012A 5.00%, 7/01/32 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,119,640 | |
City of Grand Rapids MI Sanitary Sewer System Revenue Series 2012 5.00%, 1/01/30 | | | 1,180 | | | | 1,349,188 | |
City of Holland MI Series 2014A 5.00%, 7/01/33 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,401,200 | |
Detroit City School District Series 2012A 5.00%, 5/01/31 | | | 2,365 | | | | 2,570,448 | |
Dexter Community Schools AGM Series 2008 5.00%, 5/01/25 | | | 2,250 | | | | 2,487,712 | |
Lansing Community College Series 2012 5.00%, 5/01/32 | | | 1,240 | | | | 1,409,471 | |
Michigan Finance Authority (CHE Trinity Health Obligated Group) Series 2010A 5.00%, 12/01/27 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,140,270 | |
Michigan Finance Authority (City of Detroit MI Water Supply System Revenue) Series 2014D4 5.00%, 7/01/34 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,074,680 | |
Michigan Finance Authority (Michigan Finance Authority SRF) Series 2012 5.00%, 10/01/30 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,157,710 | |
Michigan Finance Authority (Oakwood Obligated Group) Series 2013 5.00%, 8/15/31 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,651,245 | |
Michigan Finance Authority (Public Lighting Authority) Series 2014B 5.00%, 7/01/31 | | | 1,165 | | | | 1,269,582 | |
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| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
| | | | | | | | |
Michigan Public Power Agency Series 2012A 5.00%, 1/01/32 | | $ | 1,875 | | | $ | 2,009,325 | |
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority (Henry Ford Health System Obligated Group) Series 2006A 5.25%, 11/15/32 | | | 1,600 | | | | 1,687,152 | |
Michigan State Housing Development Authority (Danbury Superior Ltd. Dividend Housing Association LP) Series 2002A 5.30%, 6/01/35 | | | 2,285 | | | | 2,292,563 | |
Michigan State University Series 2013A 5.00%, 8/15/38 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,233,300 | |
Michigan Strategic Fund (Detroit Renewable Energy Obligated Group) Series 2013 8.50%, 12/01/30(a) | | | 640 | | | | 609,184 | |
Michigan Strategic Fund (Evangelical Homes of Michigan Obligated Group) Series 2013 5.50%, 6/01/47 | | | 500 | | | | 512,825 | |
Michigan Strategic Fund (Michigan Strategic Fund State Lease) Series 2011 5.25%, 10/15/31 | | | 2,150 | | | | 2,432,381 | |
Michigan Technological University Series 2012A 5.00%, 10/01/26 | | | 1,550 | | | | 1,774,456 | |
Oakland University Series 2012 5.00%, 3/01/27-3/01/32 | | | 2,600 | | | | 2,902,848 | |
Plymouth Educational Center Charter School Series 2005 5.125%, 11/01/18 | | | 1,050 | | | | 944,139 | |
State of Michigan (State of Michigan Fed Hwy Grant) AGM Series 2007 5.25%, 9/15/26 | | | 3,500 | | | | 3,794,280 | |
Wayne County Airport Authority Series 2014B 5.00%, 12/01/44 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,086,590 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 42,048,709 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
| | | | | | | | |
Arizona – 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Dove Mountain Resort Community Facilities District Series 2001 6.75%, 12/01/16 | | $ | 160 | | | $ | 153,767 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Florida – 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Pinellas County Educational Facilities Authority (Barry University, Inc.) Series 2012 5.00%, 10/01/27 | | | 500 | | | | 547,745 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Georgia – 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
City of Atlanta Department of Aviation (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Intl Airport) Series 2014B 5.00%, 1/01/32 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,409,588 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Illinois – 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Village of Antioch IL (Village of Antioch IL Spl Tax) Series 2003 6.625%, 3/01/33 | | | 467 | | | | 414,467 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Kansas – 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Kansas Development Finance Authority (Kansas Development Finance Authority State Lease) Series 2015G 5.00%, 4/01/34 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,101,160 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Massachusetts – 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Merrimack College) Series 2012A 5.25%, 7/01/42 | | | 450 | | | | 469,692 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
New York – 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Series 2014D 5.00%, 6/15/39 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,115,300 | |
New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (Niagara Mohawk Holdings, Inc.) AMBAC Series 1987A 0.454%, 3/01/27(b)(c) | | | 300 | | | | 289,073 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,404,373 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
| | | | | | | | |
Puerto Rico – 6.2% | | | | | | | | |
Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority (Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority Cap Fd Prog) Series 2003 5.00%, 12/01/17 | | $ | 1,215 | | | $ | 1,251,656 | |
Series 2008 5.125%, 12/01/27 | | | 145 | | | | 155,555 | |
Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Envirml Ctl Facs Fing Auth (Ascension Health Credit Group) Series 2000A 6.125%, 11/15/30 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,050,080 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,457,291 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Tennessee – 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County Health & Educational Facs Bd (Belmont University) Series 2012 5.00%, 11/01/29 | | | 400 | | | | 439,720 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Texas – 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (Dallas Area Rapid Transit Sales Tax) Series 2014A 5.00%, 12/01/32 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,157,020 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp. (LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC) Series 2010 7.00%, 6/30/40 | | | 470 | | | | 563,756 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp. (NTE Mobility Partners LLC) Series 2009 6.875%, 12/31/39 | | | 235 | | | | 278,310 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,999,086 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Municipal Obligations (cost $51,551,696) | | | | | | | 53,445,598 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Company | | Shares | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
| | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
Investment Companies – 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government STIF Portfolio, 0.10%(d)(e) (cost $2,033,551) | | | 2,033,551 | | | $ | 2,033,551 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Investments – 98.9% (cost $53,585,247) | | | | | | | 55,479,149 | |
Other assets less liabilities – 1.1% | | | | | | | 599,306 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net Assets – 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 56,078,455 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) | | Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security is considered liquid and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At May 31, 2015, the market value of this security amounted to $609,184 or 1.1% of net assets. |
(b) | | Variable rate coupon, rate shown as of May 31, 2015. |
(c) | | An auction rate security whose interest rate resets at each auction date. Auctions are typically held every week or month. The rate shown is as of May 31, 2015 and the aggregate market value of this security amounted to $289,073 or 0.52% of net assets. |
(d) | | To obtain a copy of the fund’s financial statements, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or call AB at (800) 227-4618. |
(e) | | Investment in affiliated money market mutual fund. The rate shown represents the 7-day yield as of period end. |
As of May 31, 2015, the Fund’s percentages of investments in municipal bonds that are insured and in insured municipal bonds that have been pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity are 12.3% and 0.0%, respectively.
Glossary:
AGM | | – Assured Guaranty Municipal |
AMBAC | | – Ambac Assurance Corporation |
SRF | | – State Revolving Fund |
See notes to financial statements.
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AB MINNESOTA PORTFOLIO
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
May 31, 2015
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
| | | | | | | | |
MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS – 99.7% | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds – 99.7% | | | | | | | | |
Minnesota – 99.7% | | | | | | | | |
Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No 11 COP Series 2014A 5.00%, 2/01/34 | | $ | 1,695 | | | $ | 1,878,128 | |
Central Minnesota Municipal Power Agency Series 2012 5.00%, 1/01/22-1/01/32 | | | 2,850 | | | | 3,158,763 | |
City of Center City MN (Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation) Series 2014 5.00%, 11/01/29-11/01/44 | | | 800 | | | | 889,918 | |
City of Chaska MN Electric Revenue Series 2005A 5.25%, 10/01/25 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,015,530 | |
City of Maple Grove MN (Maple Grove Hospital Corp.) Series 2007 5.00%, 5/01/22 | | | 650 | | | | 690,788 | |
City of Minneapolis MN (Fairview Health Services Obligated Group) AMBAC Series 2005D 5.00%, 11/15/30 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,016,540 | |
City of Minneapolis MN (Minneapolis Common Bond Fund) Series 20102A 6.25%, 12/01/30 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,228,870 | |
City of Minneapolis MN (National Marrow Donor Program) Series 2010 4.875%, 8/01/25 | | | 1,170 | | | | 1,225,552 | |
City of Minneapolis MN/St Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority (Children’s Health Care) Series 2010A 5.00%, 8/15/30 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,007,340 | |
5.25%, 8/15/25-8/15/35 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,712,870 | |
City of Minnetonka MN (Minnetonka Heights LP) Series 1999A 5.30%, 1/20/27 | | | 1,620 | | | | 1,620,227 | |
City of Rochester MN (Mayo Clinic/Rochester MN) Series 2010D 5.00%, 11/15/38 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,124,630 | |
City of Rochester MN Electric Utility Revenue Series 2013B 5.00%, 12/01/43 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,121,100 | |
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| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
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City of St Cloud MN (CentraCare Health System Obligated Group) Series 2010A 5.125%, 5/01/30 | | $ | 1,500 | | | $ | 1,680,885 | |
City of St Louis Park MN (Park Nicollet Health Services Obligated Group) Series 2009 5.50%, 7/01/29 | | | 1,150 | | | | 1,302,984 | |
City of St Paul MN (City of St Paul MN Sales Tax) Series 2014G 5.00%, 11/01/30-11/01/32 | | | 2,900 | | | | 3,287,885 | |
City of St Paul MN Recreational Facilities Revenue (Highland National Project) Series 2005 5.00%, 10/01/20-10/01/25 | | | 2,750 | | | | 2,792,895 | |
City of White Bear Lake MN (Renova Partners LP) Series 2001 5.60%, 10/01/30 | | | 1,000 | | | | 988,980 | |
Cloquet Independent School District No 94 Series 2015B 5.00%, 2/01/31(a) | | | 2,200 | | | | 2,541,946 | |
County of Hennepin MN Sales Tax Revenue Series 2008B 5.00%, 12/15/23 | | | 3,475 | | | | 3,835,670 | |
Hutchinson Utilities Commission Series 2012A 5.00%, 12/01/25 | | | 420 | | | | 491,043 | |
Minneapolis-St Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission Series 2010A 5.00%, 1/01/30 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,379,800 | |
Series 2012B 5.00%, 1/01/29-1/01/31 | | | 1,900 | | | | 2,158,370 | |
Minnesota Agricultural & Economic Development Board (Essentia Health) AGC Series 2008C-1 5.50%, 2/15/25 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,149,930 | |
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority (Carleton College) Series 2010D 5.00%, 3/01/30 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,248,460 | |
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority (College of St Scholastica, Inc.) Series 2010H 5.125%, 12/01/30 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,077,820 | |
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| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
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Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority (Gustavus Adolphus College) Series 2010B 5.00%, 10/01/31 | | $ | 2,770 | | | $ | 3,035,588 | |
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority (St Catherine University) Series 2012S 5.00%, 10/01/32 | | | 1,400 | | | | 1,487,178 | |
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority (St Olaf College) Series 2010 7-F 5.00%, 10/01/20 | | | 700 | | | | 798,490 | |
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority (University of St Thomas/Minneapolis) Series 2009 7-A 5.00%, 10/01/29 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,135,310 | |
Minnesota Municipal Power Agency | | | | | | | | |
Series 2014 5.00%, 10/01/32 | | | 750 | | | | 850,972 | |
North St Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Independent School District No 622 AGM Series 2006B 5.00%, 8/01/20 | | | 3,425 | | | | 3,671,326 | |
Northern Municipal Power Agency Series 2010A-2 5.00%, 1/01/23-1/01/24 | | | 4,135 | | | | 4,703,372 | |
St Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority 5.00%, 7/01/32 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,106,540 | |
St Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority (Allina Health System) Series 2009 A-2 5.25%, 11/15/28 | | | 1,200 | | | | 1,369,092 | |
St Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority (Block 19 Ramp Parking Project) Series 2010A 5.00%, 8/01/30 | | | 1,870 | | | | 2,092,081 | |
St Paul Port Authority (Amherst H Wilder Foundation/MN) Series 2010-3 5.00%, 12/01/29 | | | 2,445 | | | | 2,751,627 | |
St Paul Port Authority (St Paul Port Authority State Lease) Series 2013-3 5.00%, 12/01/24 | | | 3,945 | | | | 4,739,050 | |
State of Minnesota Series 2008A 5.00%, 6/01/21 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,338,070 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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State of Minnesota (State of Minnesota Pub Safety Communications) AGC Series 2009 5.00%, 6/01/21 | | $ | 1,970 | | | $ | 2,254,488 | |
University of Minnesota Series 2014B 4.00%, 1/01/32 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,091,620 | |
5.00%, 1/01/39 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,705,920 | |
Waconia Independent School District No 110 Series 2015B 4.00%, 2/01/34 | | | 2,545 | | | | 2,648,454 | |
Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency Series 2014A 5.00%, 1/01/40 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,795,375 | |
Woodbury Housing & Redevelopment Authority (St Therese of Woodbury) Series 2014 5.25%, 12/01/49 | | | 435 | | | | 441,495 | |
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Total Municipal Obligations (cost $81,435,210) | | | | | | | 85,642,972 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 3.1% | | | | | | | | |
Investment Companies – 3.1% | | | | | | | | |
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government STIF Portfolio, 0.10%(b)(c) (cost $2,701,494) | | | 2,701,494 | | | | 2,701,494 | |
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Total Investments – 102.8% (cost $84,136,704) | | | | | | | 88,344,466 | |
Other assets less liabilities – (2.8)% | | | | | | | (2,433,277 | ) |
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Net Assets – 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 85,911,189 | |
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INTEREST RATE SWAPS (see Note D)
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| | | | | | Rate Type | | |
Swap
Counterparty | | Notional Amount (000) | | Termination Date | | Payments made by the Fund | | Payments received by the Fund | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) |
Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. | | $ 3,500 | | 8/01/16 | | SIFMA* | | 4.071% | | $ 170,366 |
* | | Variable interest rate based on the Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Municipal Swap Index. |
(a) | | When-Issued or delayed delivery security. |
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(b) | | To obtain a copy of the fund’s financial statements, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or call AB at (800) 227-4618. |
(c) | | Investment in affiliated money market mutual fund. The rate shown represents the 7-day yield as of period end. |
As of May 31, 2015, the Fund’s percentages of investments in municipal bonds that are insured and in insured municipal bonds that have been pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity are 9.4% and 0.0%, respectively.
AGC | | – Assured Guaranty Corporation |
AGM | | – Assured Guaranty Municipal |
AMBAC | | – Ambac Assurance Corporation |
COP | | – Certificate of Participation |
See notes to financial statements.
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AB NEW JERSEY PORTFOLIO
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
May 31, 2015
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS – 97.6% | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds – 97.6% | | | | | | | | |
New Jersey – 70.2% | | | | | | | | |
Landis Sewage Authority NATL Series 1993 9.668%, 9/19/19(a) | | $ | 1,400 | | | $ | 1,583,568 | |
Middlesex County Improvement Authority (Skyline Obligated Group) Series 2001 5.25%, 7/01/21 | | | 635 | | | | 636,187 | |
Morris-Union Jointure Commission COP AGM Series 2013 5.00%, 8/01/26 | | | 3,320 | | | | 3,636,164 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Series 2003A 5.00%, 3/01/24 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,503,015 | |
Series 2013 5.00%, 3/01/30 | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,082,080 | |
AGM Series 2007U 5.00%, 9/01/17 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 3,540 | | | | 3,875,026 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJ Metromall Urban Renewal, Inc.) Series 2002 6.50%, 4/01/28 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,230,160 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NYNJ Link Borrower LLC) Series 2013 5.00%, 1/01/28 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,098,630 | |
5.50%, 1/01/27 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,151,870 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (Seeing Eye, Inc. (The)) Series 2012 5.00%, 6/01/32 | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,432,160 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (United Airlines, Inc.) Series 1999 5.25%, 9/15/29 | | | 1,165 | | | | 1,271,807 | |
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority Series 2005A 5.00%, 7/01/15 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 280 | | | | 281,064 | |
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority (Princeton Theological Seminary) Series 2010A 5.00%, 7/01/28 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,757,300 | |
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority (Princeton University) Series 2005A 5.00%, 7/01/23 | | | 3,200 | | | | 3,212,288 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority (Stockton University) Series 2008A 5.50%, 7/01/23 | | $ | 4,500 | | | $ | 5,026,410 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority AGC Series 2004A 5.25%, 6/29/15 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 2,085 | | | | 2,502,000 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority (AHS Hospital Corp.) Series 2008A 5.125%, 7/01/22 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,107,350 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority (Hackensack University Medical Center) Series 2010 5.00%, 1/01/34 | | | 1,940 | | | | 2,087,556 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority (Holy Name Medical Center, Inc.) Series 2010 5.00%, 7/01/25 | | | 2,100 | | | | 2,274,783 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority (Palisades Medical Center Obligated Group) Series 2013 5.25%, 7/01/31 | | | 1,800 | | | | 2,026,674 | |
New Jersey State Turnpike Authority Series 2013A 5.00%, 1/01/43 | | | 5,200 | | | | 5,668,104 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority Series 2011B 5.00%, 6/15/42 | | | 3,100 | | | | 3,125,637 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority (New Jersey Transportation Fed Hwy Grant) NATL Series 2006A 5.00%, 6/15/18 | | | 3,400 | | | | 3,513,356 | |
North Hudson Sewerage Authority/NJ NATL Series 2001A Zero Coupon, 8/01/24 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 8,875 | | | | 7,081,185 | |
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Series 2009F 5.00%, 5/01/30 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,119,510 | |
Series 2013L 5.00%, 5/01/30 | | | 4,500 | | | | 5,153,400 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp./NJ Series 20071A 5.00%, 6/01/41 | | | 2,000 | | | | 1,518,300 | |
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| | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
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Union County Improvement Authority (Township of Union NJ/Union County Lease) NATL Series 2003A 5.25%, 8/15/23 | | $ | 2,885 | | | $ | 2,893,857 | |
Union County Utilities Authority (County of Union NJ Lease) Series 2011A 5.25%, 12/01/31 | | | 4,560 | | | | 4,891,238 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 83,740,679 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Arizona – 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Dove Mountain Resort Community Facilities District Series 2001 6.75%, 12/01/16 | | | 230 | | | | 221,039 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
California – 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority (Enloe Medical Center) Series 2008 6.25%, 8/15/28 | | | 1,165 | | | | 1,336,057 | |
Series 2008A 5.50%, 8/15/23 | | | 400 | | | | 453,020 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,789,077 | |
| | | | | | | | |
District of Columbia – 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
District of Columbia (District of Columbia Pers Income Tax) Series 2009B 5.25%, 12/01/26 | | | 3,070 | | | | 3,545,420 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Florida – 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Hammock Bay Community Development District Series 2004A 6.15%, 5/01/24 | | | 130 | | | | 130,688 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Guam – 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Guam Government Waterworks Authority Series 2005 6.00%, 7/01/15 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 500 | | | | 502,230 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Idaho – 3.3% | | | | | | | | |
Idaho Housing & Finance Association (State of Idaho Fed Hwy Grant) Series 2014 5.00%, 7/15/31 | | | 3,600 | | | | 3,970,512 | |
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| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
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Illinois – 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Kane Cook & DuPage Counties School District No U-46 Elgin Series 2015D 5.00%, 1/01/34 | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,098,630 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Massachusetts – 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts NATL Series 2000G 0.105%, 12/01/30(a)(b) | | | 200 | | | | 186,654 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
New York – 10.9% | | | | | | | | |
City of New York NY Series 2006J 5.00%, 6/01/16 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 950 | | | | 993,909 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority (State of New York Pers Income Tax) Series 2012D 5.00%, 2/15/29 | | | 2,040 | | | | 2,344,613 | |
New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (Niagara Mohawk Holdings, Inc.) AMBAC Series 1987A 0.454%, 3/01/27(a)(b) | | | 470 | | | | 452,881 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Series 2012 5.00%, 7/15/30 | | | 4,250 | | | | 4,813,762 | |
Series 2014 5.00%, 9/01/31 | | | 1,100 | | | | 1,235,773 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (JFK International Air Terminal LLC) NATL Series 1997 5.75%, 12/01/22 | | | 3,175 | | | | 3,185,732 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 13,026,670 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Ohio – 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Columbiana County Port Authority (Apex Environmental LLC) Series 2004 10.635%, 8/01/25 | | | 49 | | | | 38,781 | |
Series 2004A 7.125%, 8/01/25(c) | | | 500 | | | | 397,480 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 436,261 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Pennsylvania – 4.2% | | | | | | | | |
Delaware River Port Authority Series 2010D 5.00%, 1/01/28-1/01/29 | | | 4,530 | | | | 5,052,108 | |
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| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
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Puerto Rico – 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority (Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority Cap Fd Prog) Series 2003 5.00%, 12/01/17 | | $ | 1,310 | | | $ | 1,349,523 | |
Series 2008 5.125%, 12/01/27 | | | 305 | | | | 327,201 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,676,724 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Texas – 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Texas State Public Finance Authority Charter School Finance Corp. (KIPP Austin Public Schools, Inc.) Series 2014A 5.00%, 8/15/34 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,121,250 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Municipal Obligations (cost $109,155,045) | | | | | | | 116,497,942 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Shares | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Investment Companies – 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government STIF Portfolio, 0.10%(d)(e) (cost $1,022,379) | | | 1,022,379 | | | | 1,022,379 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Investments – 98.5% (cost $110,177,424) | | | | | | | 117,520,321 | |
Other assets less liabilities – 1.5% | | | | | | | 1,822,700 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net Assets – 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 119,343,021 | |
| | | | | | | | |
INTEREST RATE SWAPS (see Note D)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Rate Type | | | | |
Swap Counterparty | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | | Payments made by the Fund | | Payments received by the Fund | | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. | | $ | 3,000 | | | | 10/21/16 | | | SIFMA* | | | 4.129 | % | | $ | 176,219 | |
* | | Variable interest rate based on the Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Municipal Swap Index. |
(a) | | Variable rate coupon, rate shown as of May 31, 2015. |
(b) | | An auction rate security whose interest rate resets at each auction date. Auctions are typically held every week or month. The rate shown is as of May 31, 2015 and the aggregate market value of these securities amounted to $639,535 or 0.54% of net assets. |
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(d) | | To obtain a copy of the fund’s financial statements, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or call AB at (800) 227-4618. |
(e) | | Investment in affiliated money market mutual fund. The rate shown represents the 7-day yield as of period end. |
As of May 31, 2015, the Fund’s percentages of investments in municipal bonds that are insured and in insured municipal bonds that have been pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity are 24.8% and 11.6%, respectively.
AGC | | – Assured Guaranty Corporation |
AGM | | – Assured Guaranty Municipal |
AMBAC | | – Ambac Assurance Corporation |
COP | | – Certificate of Participation |
ETM | | – Escrowed to Maturity |
NATL | | – National Interstate Corporation |
See notes to financial statements.
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AB OHIO PORTFOLIO
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
May 31, 2015
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
| | | | | | | | |
MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS – 97.2% | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds – 97.2% | | | | | | | | |
Ohio – 82.0% | | | | | | | | |
Central Ohio Solid Waste Authority Series 2012 5.00%, 6/01/22 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | $ | 155 | | | $ | 186,670 | |
City of Akron OH (City of Akron OH Income Tax) Series 2012A 5.00%, 12/01/31 | | | 4,500 | | | | 5,097,420 | |
City of Cleveland OH Series 2012 5.00%, 12/01/28 | | | 2,215 | | | | 2,499,251 | |
City of Cleveland OH (City of Cleveland OH Income Tax) Series 2008 5.25%, 5/15/24 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,791,800 | |
City of Cleveland OH Airport System Revenue AMBAC Series 2006A 5.00%, 1/01/23 | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,210,360 | |
City of Columbus OH Series 2014A 4.00%, 2/15/28 | | | 3,510 | | | | 3,810,526 | |
Cleveland Department of Public Utilities Division of Public Power NATL Series 2006A 5.00%, 11/15/16 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 1,135 | | | | 1,210,069 | |
5.00%, 11/15/18 | | | 1,030 | | | | 1,089,771 | |
Cleveland Department of Public Utilities Division of Water NATL Series 2007O 5.00%, 1/01/17 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,671,225 | |
Cleveland State University Series 2012 5.00%, 6/01/30 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,361,050 | |
Columbiana County Port Authority (Apex Environmental LLC) Series 2004 10.635%, 8/01/25 | | | 49 | | | | 38,781 | |
Series 2004A 7.125%, 8/01/25(a) | | | 500 | | | | 397,480 | |
County of Allen OH (Mercy Health/OH) Series 2010B 5.25%, 9/01/27 | | | 2,350 | | | | 2,711,923 | |
County of Cuyahoga OH AGC Series 2004 5.00%, 11/15/19 | | | 1,850 | | | | 1,854,422 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
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County of Cuyahoga OH (County of Cuyahoga OH Lease) Series 2010F 5.25%, 12/01/25 | | $ | 3,200 | | | $ | 3,734,976 | |
County of Cuyahoga OH (County of Cuyahoga OH Sales Tax) Series 2014 5.00%, 12/01/34 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,149,030 | |
County of Franklin OH (Agler Green LP) Series 2002A 5.65%, 5/20/32 | | | 770 | | | | 770,708 | |
5.80%, 5/20/44 | | | 1,150 | | | | 1,151,116 | |
County of Franklin OH (First Community Village Obligated Group) Series 2013 5.625%, 7/01/47 | | | 865 | | | | 820,773 | |
County of Hamilton OH (Life Enriching Communities Obligated Group) Series 2012 5.00%, 1/01/42 | | | 1,625 | | | | 1,682,964 | |
County of Hamilton OH Sewer System Revenue Series 2013A 5.00%, 12/01/31 | | | 4,305 | | | | 4,949,889 | |
County of Muskingum OH (Genesis Health System Obligated Group) Series 2013 5.00%, 2/15/48 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,026,270 | |
Cuyahoga Community College District Series 2009C 5.00%, 8/01/24 | | | 1,545 | | | | 1,767,295 | |
Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (City of Columbus OH/Franklin County Lease) Series 2014 5.00%, 12/01/31 | | | 1,300 | | | | 1,488,006 | |
Gallia County Local School District Series 2014 5.00%, 11/01/29 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,318,700 | |
Hamilton City School District NATL Series 2005 5.00%, 12/01/24 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,000,000 | |
Kent State University Series 2012A 5.00%, 5/01/30-5/01/31 | | | 4,005 | | | | 4,456,259 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Miami University/Oxford OH Series 2011 5.00%, 9/01/31 | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,119,110 | |
Mount Healthy City School District Series 2015 5.00%, 12/01/33 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,129,770 | |
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District Series 2013 5.00%, 11/15/43 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,338,490 | |
Oak Hills Local School District AGM Series 2005 5.00%, 12/01/25 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,021,690 | |
Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission (Denison University) Series 2012 5.00%, 11/01/32 | | | 590 | | | | 657,301 | |
Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission (University of Dayton) Series 2011A 5.375%, 12/01/30 | | | 750 | | | | 855,923 | |
Ohio State Water Development Authority (FirstEnergy Nuclear Generation LLC) Series 2008C 3.95%, 11/01/32 | | | 1,200 | | | | 1,246,104 | |
Ohio University Series 2013 5.00%, 12/01/32 | | | 3,120 | | | | 3,524,851 | |
Pinnacle Community Infrastructure Financing Authority Series 2004A 6.00%, 12/01/22 | | | 1,289 | | | | 1,294,272 | |
Princeton City School District Series 2014 4.00%, 12/01/31 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,040,910 | |
5.00%, 12/01/39 | | | 750 | | | | 840,210 | |
RiverSouth Authority Series 2005A 5.00%, 12/01/15 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 3,590 | | | | 3,676,375 | |
Summit County Development Finance Authority Series 2012 5.00%, 12/01/25 | | | 3,760 | | | | 4,432,551 | |
Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority (Cargill, Inc.) Series 2004B 4.50%, 12/01/15 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,548,950 | |
Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority (CSX Transportation, Inc.) Series 1992 6.45%, 12/15/21 | | | 1,270 | | | | 1,572,031 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
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University of Akron (The) Series 2014A 5.00%, 1/01/32 | | $ | 4,080 | | | $ | 4,542,794 | |
University of Cincinnati COP NATL Series 2005 5.00%, 6/01/24 | | | 4,470 | | | | 4,470,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 95,558,066 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Arizona – 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Dove Mountain Resort Community Facilities District Series 2001 6.75%, 12/01/16 | | | 220 | | | | 211,429 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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California – 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
California Pollution Control Financing Authority (Poseidon Resources Channelside LP) Series 2012 5.00%, 7/01/37(b) | | | 750 | | | | 793,440 | |
State of California Series 2004 5.25%, 4/01/29 | | | 5 | | | | 5,018 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 798,458 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Florida – 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
Brevard County Health Facilities Authority (Health First, Inc. Obligated Group) Series 2014 5.00%, 4/01/33 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,090,800 | |
County of Miami-Dade FL Aviation Revenue Series 2014A 5.00%, 10/01/33 | | | 1,300 | | | | 1,435,460 | |
Hammock Bay Community Development District Series 2004A 6.15%, 5/01/24 | | | 190 | | | | 191,005 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,717,265 | |
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Georgia – 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
City of Atlanta GA (Eastside Project/Atlanta) Series 2005B 5.60%, 1/01/30 | | | 500 | | | | 501,700 | |
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Illinois – 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Series 2013A 5.00%, 1/01/32 | | | 2,250 | | | | 2,501,348 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Village of Antioch IL (Village of Antioch IL Spl Tax) Series 2003 6.625%, 3/01/33 | | $ | 902 | | | $ | 800,534 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,301,882 | |
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Massachusetts – 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts NATL Series 2000G 0.105%, 12/01/30(c) | | | 625 | | | | 583,292 | |
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New York – 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Series 2011D 5.00%, 11/15/29 | | | 3,365 | | | | 3,803,291 | |
Suffolk County Economic Development Corp. (Catholic Health Services of Long Island Obligated Group) Series 2011 5.00%, 7/01/28 | | | 745 | | | | 831,592 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,634,883 | |
| | | | | | | | |
North Carolina – 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
North Carolina Medical Care Commission (Pennybyrn at Maryfield) Series 2015 5.00%, 10/01/35 | | | 375 | | | | 386,535 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Puerto Rico – 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority (Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority Cap Fd Prog) Series 2008 5.125%, 12/01/27 | | | 375 | | | | 402,296 | |
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Tennessee – 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County Health & Educational Facs Bd (Belmont University) Series 2012 5.00%, 11/01/29 | | | 630 | | | | 692,559 | |
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Texas – 3.1% | | | | | | | | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp. (Lifeschool of Dallas) Series 2014A 5.00%, 8/15/39 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,106,290 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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City of Houston TX (City of Houston TX Hotel Occupancy Tax) Series 2014 5.00%, 9/01/31 | | $ | 1,025 | | | $ | 1,138,642 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp. (LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC) Series 2010 7.00%, 6/30/40 | | | 740 | | | | 887,615 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp. (NTE Mobility Partners LLC) Series 2009 6.875%, 12/31/39 | | | 370 | | | | 438,191 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,570,738 | |
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Total Municipal Obligations (cost $109,042,307) | | | | | | | 113,359,103 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 1.0% | |
Investment Companies – 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government STIF Portfolio, 0.10%(d)(e) (cost $1,124,979) | | | 1,124,979 | | | | 1,124,979 | |
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Total Investments – 98.2% (cost $110,167,286) | | | | | | | 114,484,082 | |
Other assets less liabilities – 1.8% | | | | | | | 2,108,118 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net Assets – 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 116,592,200 | |
| | | | | | | | |
INTEREST RATE SWAPS (see Note D)
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Swap Counterparty | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | Payments made by the Fund | | Payments received by the Fund | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. | | $ | 3,600 | | | 8/01/16 | | SIFMA* | | 4.071% | | $ | 175,233 | |
* | | Variable interest rate based on the Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Municipal Swap Index. |
(b) | | Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security is considered liquid and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At May 31, 2015, the market value of this security amounted to $793,440 or 0.7% of net assets. |
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(c) | | An auction rate security whose interest rate resets at each auction date. Auctions are typically held every week or month. The rate shown is as of May 31, 2015 and the aggregate market value of this security amounted to $583,292 or 0.50% of net assets. |
(d) | | To obtain a copy of the fund’s financial statements, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or call AB at (800) 227-4618. |
(e) | | Investment in affiliated money market mutual fund. The rate shown represents the 7-day yield as of period end. |
As of May 31, 2015, the Fund’s percentages of investments in municipal bonds that are insured and in insured municipal bonds that have been pre-refunded are 16.0% and 3.4%, respectively.
Glossary:
AGC | | – Assured Guaranty Corporation |
AGM | | – Assured Guaranty Municipal |
AMBAC | | – Ambac Assurance Corporation |
COP | | – Certificate of Participation |
ETM | | – Escrowed to Maturity |
NATL | | – National Interstate Corporation |
See notes to financial statements.
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AB PENNSYLVANIA PORTFOLIO
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
May 31, 2015
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS – 98.1% | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds – 98.1% | | | | | | | | |
Pennsylvania – 82.1% | | | | | | | | |
Adams County Industrial Development Authority (Gettysburg College) Series 2010 5.00%, 8/15/25 | | $ | 1,090 | | | $ | 1,242,033 | |
Allegheny County Industrial Development Authority (Residential Resources, Inc./PA) Series 2006 5.00%, 9/01/21 | | | 500 | | | | 511,980 | |
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority NATL Series 2005A 5.00%, 12/01/24 | | | 3,490 | | | | 3,561,999 | |
Bensalem Township School District Series 2013 5.00%, 6/01/30 | | | 3,345 | | | | 3,808,416 | |
Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority AGM Series 2011 5.00%, 12/01/29 | | | 1,255 | | | | 1,394,292 | |
Carlisle Area School District Series 2011 5.00%, 9/01/25 | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,662,840 | |
City of Philadelphia PA Series 2014A 5.25%, 7/15/31 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,860,925 | |
City of Pittsburgh PA AGM Series 2006C 5.25%, 9/01/16 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,118,460 | |
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Series 2013 5.00%, 4/01/28 | | | 2,800 | | | | 3,211,124 | |
Cumberland County Municipal Authority (Asbury Pennsylvania Obligated Group) Series 2010 6.125%, 1/01/45 | | | 300 | | | | 321,105 | |
Delaware County Authority (Elwyn) Series 2010 5.00%, 6/01/25 | | | 1,645 | | | | 1,736,709 | |
Delaware County Regional Water Quality Control Authority Series 2013 5.00%, 5/01/30 | | | 2,070 | | | | 2,353,342 | |
Delaware River Port Authority Series 2010D 5.00%, 1/01/29 | | | 4,470 | | | | 4,968,852 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority/PA (New Regional Medical Center, Inc.) Series 2010 5.25%, 8/01/33 | | $ | 735 | | | $ | 846,110 | |
New Wilmington Municipal Authority (Westminster College/PA) AGC Series 2007 5.00%, 5/01/27 | | | 1,040 | | | | 1,085,032 | |
Norristown Area School District COP Series 2012 5.00%, 4/01/32 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,050,640 | |
Northampton County General Purpose Authority (Lafayette College) Series 2013A 5.00%, 11/01/32 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,268,320 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (National Railroad Passenger Corp. (The)) Series 2012A 5.00%, 11/01/32 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,152,340 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority (Bryn Mawr College) Series 2014 5.00%, 12/01/44 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,122,000 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority (Thomas Jefferson University) Series 2010 5.00%, 3/01/27-3/01/28 | | | 2,850 | | | | 3,185,258 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority (University of Pennsylvania Health System Obligated Group (The)) AMBAC Series 2005A 5.00%, 8/15/20 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,019,540 | |
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Series 2008 5.50%, 7/01/18 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 1,060 | | | | 1,200,068 | |
Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority Series 2009 5.00%, 6/15/23 | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,535,840 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Series 2010B2 5.00%, 12/01/30(a) | | | 2,185 | | | | 2,306,879 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
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Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc.) Series 2015A 6.375%, 6/01/40(b) | | $ | 400 | | | $ | 395,320 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (LLPCS Foundation) Series 2005A 5.25%, 7/01/24(c)(d) | | | 350 | | | | 262,500 | |
Philadelphia Gas Works Co. Series 20109 5.00%, 8/01/30 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,216,080 | |
Philadelphia Parking Authority (The) (Philadelphia Airport Parking) Series 2009 5.00%, 9/01/26 | | | 2,725 | | | | 3,095,110 | |
Pittsburgh Public Parking Authority NATL Series 2005A 5.00%, 12/01/19 | | | 2,435 | | | | 2,486,719 | |
Reading Area Water Auhtority Series 2011 5.00%, 12/01/31 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,098,030 | |
School District of Philadelphia (The) Series 2011E 5.25%, 9/01/23 | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,495,520 | |
Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County AGM Series 2010 5.00%, 2/01/31 | | | 1,075 | | | | 1,185,155 | |
State Public School Building Authority (School District of Philadelphia State Lease) NATL Series 2005 5.00%, 5/15/26 | | | 1,775 | | | | 1,779,704 | |
Township of Lower Paxton PA Series 2014 5.00%, 4/01/44 | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,442,480 | |
University of Pittsburgh-of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education Series 2014A 4.00%, 9/15/37 | | | 3,320 | | | | 3,426,506 | |
Wilkes-Barre Finance Authority (University of Scranton (The)) Series 2010 5.00%, 11/01/30 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,787,625 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
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Wilkes-Barre Finance Authority (Wilkes University) Series 2007 5.00%, 3/01/22 | | $ | 510 | | | $ | 533,129 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 82,727,982 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Arizona – 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Dove Mountain Resort Community Facilities District Series 2001 6.75%, 12/01/16 | | | 195 | | | | 187,403 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
District of Columbia – 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
District of Columbia (District of Columbia Pers Income Tax) Series 2009B 5.25%, 12/01/26 | | | 2,625 | | | | 3,031,507 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Florida – 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Hammock Bay Community Development District Series 2004A 6.15%, 5/01/24 | | | 190 | | | | 191,005 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Guam – 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Guam Government Waterworks Authority Series 2005 6.00%, 7/01/15 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 500 | | | | 502,230 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Illinois – 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Village of Antioch IL (Village of Antioch IL Spl Tax) Series 2003 6.625%, 3/01/33 | | | 934 | | | | 828,934 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Massachusetts – 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Massachusetts School Building Authority Series 2013A 5.00%, 5/15/32 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,717,620 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
New York – 7.0% | | | | | | | | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Series 2014D 5.00%, 6/15/39 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,115,300 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue Series 2012B 5.00%, 11/01/30 | | | 1,735 | | | | 2,000,108 | |
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| | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
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New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (Niagara Mohawk Holdings, Inc.) AMBAC Series 1987A 0.454%, 3/01/27(e) | | $ | 490 | | | $ | 472,153 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Series 2011A 5.00%, 1/01/28 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,436,590 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,024,151 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Puerto Rico – 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority (Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority Cap Fd Prog) Series 2008 5.125%, 12/01/27 | | | 1,180 | | | | 1,265,892 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Texas – 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp. (Lifeschool of Dallas) Series 2014A 5.00%, 8/15/39 | | | 1,200 | | | | 1,327,548 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Municipal Obligations (cost $93,105,084) | | | | | | | 98,804,272 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Shares | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Investment Companies – 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc.– Government STIF Portfolio, 0.10%(f)(g) (cost $1,263,204) | | | 1,263,204 | | | | 1,263,204 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Investments – 99.4% (cost $94,368,288) | | | | | | | 100,067,476 | |
Other assets less liabilities – 0.6% | | | | | | | 642,403 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net Assets – 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 100,709,879 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) | | Indicates a security that has a zero coupon that remains in effect until a predetermined date at which time the stated coupon rate becomes effective until final maturity. |
(b) | | When-Issued or delayed delivery security. |
(c) | | Security is in default and is non-income producing. |
(e) | | An auction rate security whose interest rate resets at each auction date. Auctions are typically held every week or month. The rate shown is as of May 31, 2015 and the aggregate market value of this security amounted to $472,153 or 0.47% of net assets. |
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(f) | | To obtain a copy of the fund’s financial statements, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or call AB at (800) 227-4618. |
(g) | | Investment in affiliated money market mutual fund. The rate shown represents the 7-day yield as of period end. |
As of May 31, 2015, the Fund’s percentages of investments in municipal bonds that are insured and in insured municipal bonds that have been pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity are 16.3% and 2.1%, respectively.
AGC | | – Assured Guaranty Corporation |
AGM | | – Assured Guaranty Municipal |
AMBAC | | – Ambac Assurance Corporation |
COP | | – Certificate of Participation |
ETM | | – Escrowed to Maturity |
NATL | | – National Interstate Corporation |
See notes to financial statements.
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AB VIRGINIA PORTFOLIO
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
May 31, 2015
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
| | | | | | | | |
MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS – 97.0% | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds – 97.0% | | | | | | | | |
Virginia – 75.2% | | | | | | | | |
Arlington County Industrial Development Authority (AHC LP-3/VA) Series 2001 5.15%, 11/01/31 | | $ | 1,395 | | | $ | 1,395,516 | |
Chesterfield County Economic Development Authority (Brandermill Woods) Series 2012 5.125%, 1/01/43 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,010,240 | |
City of Chesapeake VA Series 2010D 5.00%, 12/01/25 | | | 2,275 | | | | 2,654,220 | |
City of Hampton VA Series 2010A 5.00%, 1/15/21 | | | 1,750 | | | | 1,964,148 | |
City of Newport News VA Series 2014A 5.00%, 7/15/30-7/15/32 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,340,420 | |
City of Richmond VA Series 2009A 5.00%, 7/15/27 | | | 1,400 | | | | 1,581,118 | |
City of Richmond VA (City of Richmond VA Public Utility Revenue) Series 2009 5.00%, 1/15/28 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,109,320 | |
Series 2013A 5.00%, 1/15/29 | | | 1,970 | | | | 2,282,934 | |
City of Suffolk VA Series 2010A 5.00%, 8/01/22 | | | 2,080 | | | | 2,411,053 | |
Series 2011 5.00%, 2/01/26 | | | 5,060 | | | | 5,824,667 | |
NATL Series 2007A 5.00%, 2/01/17 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 1,710 | | | | 1,833,274 | |
5.00%, 2/01/20 | | | 1,290 | | | | 1,376,998 | |
City of Virginia Beach VA Water & Sewer System Revenue Series 2005 5.00%, 10/01/30 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,027,680 | |
County of Henrico VA Series 2008A 5.00%, 12/01/18 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,129,660 | |
Series 2010 5.00%, 7/15/24 | | | 6,600 | | | | 7,631,316 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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County of Henrico VA Water & Sewer Revenue Series 2009 5.00%, 5/01/25 | | $ | 1,165 | | | $ | 1,313,631 | |
Series 2009A 5.00%, 5/01/27 | | | 1,200 | | | | 1,346,304 | |
County of Isle Wight VA Series 2008B 6.00%, 7/01/27 | | | 3,500 | | | | 4,032,070 | |
Culpeper County Economic Development Authority Series 2014 4.00%, 6/01/29 | | | 2,955 | | | | 3,119,564 | |
Dullles Town Center Community Development Authority Series 2012 4.25%, 3/01/26 | | | 1,000 | | | | 992,280 | |
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (County of Fairfax VA Lease) Series 2014A 5.00%, 10/01/34 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,152,840 | |
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (Fairfax County EDA Transportation Impt Dist) Series 2011 5.00%, 4/01/28 | | | 8,635 | | | | 9,804,265 | |
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (Goodwin House, Inc.) Series 2007 5.00%, 10/01/22 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,069,530 | |
Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority (Inova Health System Obligated Group) Series 2009C 5.00%, 5/15/25 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,132,090 | |
Series 2012 5.00%, 5/15/35 | | | 1,800 | | | | 2,008,746 | |
Series 2012D 5.00%, 5/15/27 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,450,930 | |
Series 2014A 5.00%, 5/15/44 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,222,280 | |
Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority Series 2015 5.00%, 6/15/30-6/15/31 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,700,790 | |
Hampton Roads Sanitation District Series 2008 5.00%, 4/01/18 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 6,650 | | | | 7,387,751 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Hanover County Economic Development Authority (Covenant Woods) Series 2012A 5.00%, 7/01/42 | | $ | 2,000 | | | $ | 2,021,300 | |
Harrisonburg Industrial Development Authority (Rockingham Memorial Hospital) AMBAC Series 2006 5.00%, 8/15/22-8/15/25 | | | 7,850 | | | | 8,256,608 | |
Henrico County Economic Development Authority (Bon Secours Health System, Inc. Obligated Group) Series 2013 5.00%, 11/01/30 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,208,020 | |
James City County Economic Development Authority AGM Series 2006 5.00%, 6/15/22 | | | 4,385 | | | | 4,735,318 | |
Lexington Industrial Development Authority (VMI Obligated Group) Series 2006B 5.00%, 12/01/30 | | | 3,885 | | | | 4,328,706 | |
Loudoun County Sanitation Authority Series 2010 5.00%, 1/01/29 | | | 3,820 | | | | 4,322,445 | |
Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority/VA Series 2008 5.00%, 2/01/24 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,180,800 | |
Mosaic District Community Development Authority Series 2011A 6.875%, 3/01/36 | | | 250 | | | | 287,235 | |
Newport News Redevelopment & Housing Authority (Walker-Newport News LP) Series 2002A 5.55%, 9/20/34 | | | 1,880 | | | | 1,881,485 | |
5.65%, 3/20/44 | | | 1,660 | | | | 1,661,411 | |
Norfolk Economic Development Authority (Bon Secours Health System, Inc. Obligated Group) Series 2013 5.00%, 11/01/29 | | | 2,200 | | | | 2,451,702 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Prince William County Industrial Development Authority (George Mason University Foundation Prince William Life Sciences LAB LLC) Series 2011 5.50%, 9/01/31 | | $ | 3,750 | | | $ | 4,296,150 | |
Roanoke Economic Development Authority (Carilion Clinic Obligated Group) AGM Series 2005C 5.00%, 7/01/27 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,386,040 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp./VA Series 2007B1 5.00%, 6/01/47 | | | 4,000 | | | | 2,793,080 | |
Town of Leesburg VA Series 2011A 5.00%, 1/15/24 | | | 2,040 | | | | 2,362,381 | |
Virginia College Building Authority Series 2005A 5.00%, 9/01/15 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 8,105 | | | | 8,201,854 | |
Virginia College Building Authority (Liberty University, Inc.) Series 2010 5.25%, 3/01/29 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,727,000 | |
Virginia College Building Authority (Marymount University) Series 2015A 5.00%, 7/01/30 | | | 1,615 | | | | 1,729,827 | |
Virginia College Building Authority (Roanoke College) Series 2007 5.00%, 4/01/23 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,066,970 | |
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority Series 2011 5.00%, 7/01/27 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,149,250 | |
Virginia Port Authority Series 2010 5.00%, 7/01/30 | | | 2,250 | | | | 2,460,330 | |
Series 2015A 5.00%, 7/01/35 | | | 4,500 | | | | 5,052,690 | |
Virginia Resources Authority Series 2009 5.00%, 10/01/19 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 3,345 | | | | 3,851,935 | |
Virginia Resources Authority (Virginia Pooled Financing Program Infrastructure) Series 2011B 5.00%, 11/01/26 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,875,250 | |
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AB Virginia Portfolio—Portfolio of Investments
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
| | | | | | | | |
Virginia Resources Authority (Virginia Resources Authority SRF) Series 2013 5.00%, 10/01/25 | | $ | 4,000 | | | $ | 4,824,240 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo LLC) Series 2012 5.25%, 1/01/32 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,732,775 | |
5.50%, 1/01/42 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,083,940 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (Hampton University) Series 2014 5.25%, 10/01/29 | | | 4,125 | | | | 4,716,236 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (Wellmont Health System) Series 2007A 5.125%, 9/01/22 | | | 710 | | | | 763,797 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 177,714,410 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Arizona – 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Arizona Sports & Tourism Authority Series 2012A 5.00%, 7/01/29 | | | 3,945 | | | | 4,208,526 | |
Dove Mountain Resort Community Facilities District Series 2001 6.75%, 12/01/16 | | | 260 | | | | 249,870 | |
Salt Verde Financial Corp. (Citigroup, Inc.) Series 2007 5.00%, 12/01/37 | | | 705 | | | | 782,191 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,240,587 | |
| | | | | | | | |
California – 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority (Enloe Medical Center) Series 2008 6.25%, 8/15/28 | | | 1,910 | | | | 2,190,445 | |
Series 2008A 5.50%, 8/15/23 | | | 660 | | | | 747,483 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,937,928 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Colorado – 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
City & County of Denver CO Airport System Revenue (Denver Intl Airport) Series 2012A 5.00%, 11/15/28 | | | 1,220 | | | | 1,344,965 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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AB Virginia Portfolio—Portfolio of Investments
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
| | | | | | | | |
District of Columbia – 6.9% | | | | | | | | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Series 2009C 5.125%, 10/01/34 | | $ | 5,130 | | | $ | 5,646,950 | |
Series 2012A 5.00%, 10/01/30 | | | 2,480 | | | | 2,742,136 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (Dulles Toll Road) Series 2010B 6.50%, 10/01/44(a) | | | 4,300 | | | | 4,529,534 | |
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Series 2009A 5.25%, 7/01/27 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,407,670 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 16,326,290 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Florida – 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Pinellas County Educational Facilities Authority (Barry University, Inc.) Series 2012 5.00%, 10/01/27 | | | 400 | | | | 438,196 | |
5.25%, 10/01/30 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,087,930 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,526,126 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Georgia – 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
City of Atlanta GA (Eastside Project/Atlanta) Series 2005B 5.60%, 1/01/30 | | | 500 | | | | 501,700 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Massachusetts – 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts NATL Series 2000G 0.105%, 12/01/30(b)(c) | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,166,585 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Michigan – 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Michigan Public Power Agency Series 2012A 5.00%, 1/01/32 | | | 1,575 | | | | 1,687,833 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
New York – 3.9% | | | | | | | | |
City of New York NY Series 2006J 5.00%, 6/01/16 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 1,120 | | | | 1,171,766 | |
5.00%, 6/01/22 | | | 5 | | | | 5,221 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Series 2011D 5.00%, 11/15/28-11/15/29 | | | 5,745 | | | | 6,505,376 | |
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AB Virginia Portfolio—Portfolio of Investments
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
| | | | | | | | |
Suffolk County Economic Development Corp. (Catholic Health Services of Long Island Obligated Group) Series 2011 5.00%, 7/01/28 | | $ | 1,275 | | | $ | 1,423,193 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,105,556 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Puerto Rico – 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority NATL Series 2003N 5.25%, 7/01/21 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,047,180 | |
Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority (Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority Cap Fd Prog) Series 2003 5.00%, 12/01/20 | | | 1,580 | | | | 1,617,778 | |
Series 2008 5.125%, 12/01/27 | | | 290 | | | | 311,109 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,976,067 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Texas – 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. (Edgemere Retirement Senior Quality Lifestyles Corp.) Series 2015B 5.00%, 11/15/36(d) | | | 1,150 | | | | 1,181,073 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp. (LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC) Series 2010 7.00%, 6/30/40 | | | 1,110 | | | | 1,331,423 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp. (NTE Mobility Partners LLC) Series 2009 6.875%, 12/31/39 | | | 555 | | | | 657,286 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp. (NTE Mobility Partners Segments 3 LLC) Series 2013 6.75%, 6/30/43 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,206,260 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,376,042 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Washington – 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority (Whitworth University) Series 2012 5.00%, 10/01/32 | | | 400 | | | | 423,672 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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AB Virginia Portfolio—Portfolio of Investments
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
| | | | | | | | |
Wisconsin – 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority (Ministry Health Care, Inc.) Series 2012C 5.00%, 8/15/32 | | $ | 2,700 | | | $ | 3,001,023 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Municipal Obligations (cost $216,364,010) | | | | | | | 229,328,784 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Shares | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Investment Companies – 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government STIF Portfolio, 0.10%(e)(f) (cost $4,947,813) | | | 4,947,813 | | | | 4,947,813 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Investments – 99.1% (cost $221,311,823) | | | | | | | 234,276,597 | |
Other assets less liabilities – 0.9% | | | | | | | 2,063,957 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net Assets – 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 236,340,554 | |
| | | | | | | | |
INTEREST RATE SWAPS (see Note D)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Rate Type | | | |
Swap Counterparty | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | | Payments made by the Fund | | Payments received by the Fund | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
Citibank | | $ | 7,000 | | | | 12/01/17 | | | SIFMA* | | 3.792% | | $ | 640,488 | |
* | | Variable interest rate based on the Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Municipal Swap Index. |
(a) | | Indicates a security that has a zero coupon that remains in effect until a predetermined date at which time the stated coupon rate becomes effective until final maturity. |
(b) | | Variable rate coupon, rate shown as of May 31, 2015. |
(c) | | An auction rate security whose interest rate resets at each auction date. Auctions are typically held every week or month. The rate shown is as of May 31, 2015 and the aggregate market value of this security amounted to $1,166,585 or 0.49% of net assets. |
(d) | | When-Issued or delayed delivery security. |
(e) | | To obtain a copy of the fund’s financial statements, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or call AB at (800) 227-4618. |
(f) | | Investment in affiliated money market mutual fund. The rate shown represents the 7-day yield as of period end. |
As of May 31, 2015, the Fund’s percentages of investments in municipal bonds that are insured and in insured municipal bonds that have been pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity are 9.9% and 0.8%, respectively.
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AB Virginia Portfolio—Portfolio of Investments
Glossary:
AGM | | – Assured Guaranty Municipal |
AMBAC | | – Ambac Assurance Corporation |
EDA | | – Economic Development Agency |
ETM | | – Escrowed to Maturity |
NATL | | – National Interstate Corporation |
SRF | | – State Revolving Fund |
See notes to financial statements.
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AB Virginia Portfolio—Portfolio of Investments
STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES
May 31, 2015
| | | | | | | | |
| | AB Arizona | | | AB Massachusetts | |
Assets | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities, at value | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $127,906,384 and $224,342,133, respectively) | | $ | 132,440,304 | | | $ | 240,532,852 | |
Affiliated issuers (cost $0 and $1,091,960, respectively) | | | – 0 | – | | | 1,091,960 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 2,348,576 | | | | 3,252,545 | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | 1,388,923 | | | | 20,000 | |
Receivable for shares of beneficial interest sold | | | 120,228 | | | | 362,062 | |
Unrealized appreciation on interest rate swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 731,987 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 136,298,031 | | | | 245,991,406 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Due to custodian | | | 280,849 | | | | – 0 | – |
Payable for floating rate notes issued(a) | | | 3,465,000 | | | | – 0 | – |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | 2,278,380 | | | | 2,248,873 | |
Payable for shares of beneficial interest redeemed | | | 259,912 | | | | 437,851 | |
Dividends payable | | | 51,990 | | | | 142,825 | |
Distribution fee payable | | | 43,724 | | | | 85,933 | |
Advisory fee payable | | | 29,934 | | | | 68,077 | |
Administrative fee payable | | | 8,945 | | | | 8,483 | |
Transfer Agent fee payable | | | 1,455 | | | | 2,913 | |
Other liabilities | | | 8,360 | | | | – 0 | – |
Accrued expenses | | | 68,481 | | | | 93,471 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 6,497,030 | | | | 3,088,426 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 129,801,001 | | | $ | 242,902,980 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Composition of Net Assets | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest, at par | | $ | 117,945 | | | $ | 213,685 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 126,989,158 | | | | 228,086,017 | |
Distributions in excess of net investment income | | | (51,990 | ) | | | (212,106 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss on investment transactions | | | (1,788,032 | ) | | | (2,107,322 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments | | | 4,533,920 | | | | 16,922,706 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 129,801,001 | | | $ | 242,902,980 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) | | Represents short-term floating rate certificates issued by tender option bond trusts (see Note I). |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Assets & Liabilities
Net Asset Value Per Share—unlimited shares authorized, $.01 par value
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
AB Arizona Portfolio | | Net Assets | | | Shares Outstanding | | | Net Asset Value | |
| |
Class A | | $ | 104,489,233 | | | | 9,491,698 | | | $ | 11.01 | * |
| |
Class B | | $ | 412,241 | | | | 37,506 | | | $ | 10.99 | |
| |
Class C | | $ | 24,899,527 | | | | 2,265,269 | | | $ | 10.99 | |
| |
| | | |
AB Massachusetts Portfolio | | | | | | | | | |
| |
Class A | | $ | 188,934,396 | | | | 16,614,370 | | | $ | 11.37 | * |
| |
Class B | | $ | 399,054 | | | | 35,154 | | | $ | 11.35 | |
| |
Class C | | $ | 53,569,530 | | | | 4,718,989 | | | $ | 11.35 | |
| |
* | | The maximum offering price per share for Class A of AB Arizona Portfolio and AB Massachusetts Portfolio were $11.35 and $11.72, respectively, which reflects a sales charge of 3.00%. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Assets & Liabilities
| | | | | | | | |
| | AB Michigan | | | AB Minnesota | |
Assets | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities, at value | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $51,551,696 and $81,435,210, respectively) | | $ | 53,445,598 | | | $ | 85,642,972 | |
Affiliated issuers (cost $2,033,551 and $2,701,494, respectively) | | | 2,033,551 | | | | 2,701,494 | |
Interest receivable | | | 698,460 | | | | 1,225,029 | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | 55,000 | | | | – 0 | – |
Receivable for shares of beneficial interest sold | | | 11,579 | | | | 27,716 | |
Unrealized appreciation on interest rate swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 170,366 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 56,244,188 | | | | 89,767,577 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Payable for shares of beneficial interest redeemed | | | 47,667 | | | | 68,568 | |
Audit and tax fee payable | | | 34,033 | | | | 28,143 | |
Distribution fee payable | | | 24,059 | | | | 28,217 | |
Dividends payable | | | 18,545 | | | | 23,147 | |
Legal fee payable | | | 15,586 | | | | 15,586 | |
Custody fee payable | | | 9,776 | | | | 10,275 | |
Administrative fee payable | | | 8,945 | | | | 8,483 | |
Transfer Agent fee payable | | | 1,565 | | | | 1,455 | |
Advisory fee payable | | | 92 | | | | 18,691 | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | – 0 | – | | | 3,640,544 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 5,465 | | | | 13,279 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 165,733 | | | | 3,856,388 | |
| | | | | | | | �� |
Net Assets | | $ | 56,078,455 | | | $ | 85,911,189 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Composition of Net Assets | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest, at par | | $ | 54,313 | | | $ | 83,113 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 56,827,758 | | | | 81,575,463 | |
Distributions in excess of net investment income | | | (18,545 | ) | | | (34,574 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss on investment transactions | | | (2,678,973 | ) | | | (90,941 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments | | | 1,893,902 | | | | 4,378,128 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 56,078,455 | | | $ | 85,911,189 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share—unlimited shares authorized, $.01 par value
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
AB Michigan Portfolio | | Net Assets | | | Shares Outstanding | | | Net Asset Value | |
| |
Class A | | $ | 37,253,587 | | | | 3,606,248 | | | $ | 10.33 | * |
| |
Class B | | $ | 341,360 | | | | 33,112 | | | $ | 10.31 | |
| |
Class C | | $ | 18,483,508 | | | | 1,791,989 | | | $ | 10.31 | |
| |
| | |
AB Minnesota Portfolio | | | | | | | |
| |
Class A | | $ | 70,197,244 | | | | 6,792,282 | | | $ | 10.33 | * |
| |
Class B | | $ | 33,562 | | | | 3,248 | | | $ | 10.33 | |
| |
Class C | | $ | 15,680,383 | | | | 1,515,751 | | | $ | 10.34 | |
| |
* | | The maximum offering price per share for Class A of AB Michigan Portfolio and AB Minnesota Portfolio were $10.65 and $10.65, respectively, which reflects a sales charge of 3.00%. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Assets & Liabilities
| | | | | | | | |
| | AB New Jersey | | | AB Ohio | |
Assets | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities, at value | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $109,155,045 and $109,042,307, respectively) | | $ | 116,497,942 | | | $ | 113,359,103 | |
Affiliated issuers (cost $1,022,379 and $1,124,979, respectively) | | | 1,022,379 | | | | 1,124,979 | |
Cash | | | 71 | | | | – 0 | – |
Interest receivable | | | 1,930,545 | | | | 1,801,611 | |
Unrealized appreciation on interest rate swaps | | | 176,219 | | | | 175,233 | |
Receivable for shares of beneficial interest sold | | | 102,935 | | | | 530,376 | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | 15,000 | | | | 15,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 119,745,091 | | | | 117,006,302 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Payable for shares of beneficial interest redeemed | | | 171,866 | | | | 207,912 | |
Dividends payable | | | 70,088 | | | | 47,821 | |
Distribution fee payable | | | 43,698 | | | | 43,681 | |
Advisory fee payable | | | 30,950 | | | | 28,739 | |
Audit and tax fee payable | | | 28,143 | | | | 28,143 | |
Administrative fee payable | | | 8,483 | | | | 8,483 | |
Transfer Agent fee payable | | | 1,887 | | | | 1,609 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 46,955 | | | | 47,714 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 402,070 | | | | 414,102 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 119,343,021 | | | $ | 116,592,200 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Composition of Net Assets | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest, at par | | $ | 123,453 | | | $ | 117,917 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 116,210,767 | | | | 117,430,059 | |
Distributions in excess of net investment income | | | (83,705 | ) | | | (59,574 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss on investment transactions | | | (4,426,610 | ) | | | (5,388,231 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments | | | 7,519,116 | | | | 4,492,029 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 119,343,021 | | | $ | 116,592,200 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share—unlimited shares authorized, $.01 par value
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
AB New Jersey Portfolio | | Net Assets | | | Shares Outstanding | | | Net Asset Value | |
| |
Class A | | $ | 90,558,528 | | | | 9,369,048 | | | $ | 9.67 | * |
| |
Class B | | $ | 365,038 | | | | 37,762 | | | $ | 9.67 | |
| |
Class C | | $ | 28,419,455 | | | | 2,938,461 | | | $ | 9.67 | |
| |
| | | |
AB Ohio Portfolio | | | | | | | | | |
| |
Class A | | $ | 86,775,373 | | | | 8,775,009 | | | $ | 9.89 | * |
| |
Class B | | $ | 143,530 | | | | 14,527 | | | $ | 9.88 | |
| |
Class C | | $ | 29,673,297 | | | | 3,002,142 | | | $ | 9.88 | |
| |
* | | The maximum offering price per share for Class A of AB New Jersey Portfolio and AB Ohio Portfolio were $9.97 and $10.20, respectively, which reflects a sales charge of 3.00%. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Assets & Liabilities
| | | | | | | | |
| | AB Pennsylvania | | | AB Virginia | |
Assets | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities, at value | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $93,105,084 and $216,364,010, respectively) | | $ | 98,804,272 | | | $ | 229,328,784 | |
Affiliated issuers (cost $1,263,204 and $4,947,813, respectively) | | | 1,263,204 | | | | 4,947,813 | |
Interest and dividends receivable | | | 1,337,858 | | | | 2,896,482 | |
Receivable for shares of beneficial interest sold | | | 62,228 | | | | 459,558 | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | 15,000 | | | | 20,000 | |
Unrealized appreciation on interest rate swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 640,488 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 101,482,562 | | | | 238,293,125 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | 393,860 | | | | 1,178,187 | |
Payable for shares of beneficial interest redeemed | | | 204,236 | | | | 348,505 | |
Dividends payable | | | 35,760 | | | | 177,930 | |
Distribution fee payable | | | 35,216 | | | | 84,820 | |
Advisory fee payable | | | 19,877 | | | | 73,970 | |
Administrative fee payable | | | 8,945 | | | | 8,945 | |
Transfer Agent fee payable | | | 1,776 | | | | 2,454 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 73,013 | | | | 77,760 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 772,683 | | | | 1,952,571 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 100,709,879 | | | $ | 236,340,554 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Composition of Net Assets | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest, at par | | $ | 96,631 | | | $ | 212,945 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 97,793,871 | | | | 227,860,616 | |
Distributions in excess of net investment income | | | (44,123 | ) | | | (243,299 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss on investment transactions | | | (2,835,688 | ) | | | (5,094,970 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments | | | 5,699,188 | | | | 13,605,262 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 100,709,879 | | | $ | 236,340,554 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share—unlimited shares authorized, $.01 par value
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
AB Pennsylvania Portfolio | | Net Assets | | | Shares Outstanding | | | Net Asset Value | |
| |
Class A | | $ | 78,906,886 | | | | 7,571,254 | | | $ | 10.42 | * |
| |
Class B | | $ | 168,292 | | | | 16,145 | | | $ | 10.42 | |
| |
Class C | | $ | 21,634,701 | | | | 2,075,722 | | | $ | 10.42 | |
| |
| | | |
AB Virginia Portfolio | | | | | | | | | |
| |
Class A | | $ | 181,641,690 | | | | 16,356,166 | | | $ | 11.11 | * |
| |
Class B | | $ | 340,160 | | | | 30,679 | | | $ | 11.09 | |
| |
Class C | | $ | 54,358,704 | | | | 4,907,634 | | | $ | 11.08 | |
| |
* | | The maximum offering price per share for Class A of AB Pennsylvania Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolio were $10.74 and $11.45, respectively, which reflects a sales charge of 3.00%. |
See notes to financial statements.
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98 | | • AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II |
Statement of Assets & Liabilities
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
| | | | | | | | |
| | AB Arizona | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | |
Investment Income | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 3,780,127 | | | $ | 6,128,600 | |
Dividends – Affiliated issuers | | | 279 | | | | 1,228 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total income | | | 3,780,406 | | | | 6,129,828 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fee (see Note B) | | | 401,412 | | | | 620,560 | |
Distribution fee – Class A | | | 197,644 | | | | 331,181 | |
Distribution fee – Class B | | | 3,310 | | | | 6,200 | |
Distribution fee – Class C | | | 170,086 | | | | 268,887 | |
Transfer agency – Class A | | | 25,537 | | | | 42,511 | |
Transfer agency – Class B | | | 126 | | | | 257 | |
Transfer agency – Class C | | | 6,149 | | | | 10,607 | |
Custodian | | | 57,569 | | | | 86,320 | |
Administrative | | | 37,430 | | | | 62,117 | |
Audit and tax | | | 37,324 | | | | 46,933 | |
Legal | | | 21,809 | | | | 29,713 | |
Trustees’ fees | | | 12,545 | | | | 7,350 | |
Printing | | | 10,603 | | | | 12,421 | |
Registration fees | | | 7,815 | | | | 9,709 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 5,301 | | | | 10,868 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses before interest expense | | | 994,660 | | | | 1,545,634 | |
Interest expense | | | 21,332 | | | | 17,191 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 1,015,992 | | | | 1,562,825 | |
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note B) | | | (173,195 | ) | | | (277,436 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 842,797 | | | | 1,285,389 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 2,937,609 | | | | 4,844,439 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investment transactions | | | 2,089,632 | | | | (3,513,960 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of: | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (2,522,554 | ) | | | 7,595,813 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (432,922 | ) | | | 4,081,853 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations | | $ | 2,504,687 | | | $ | 8,926,292 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) | | The Portfolio changed its fiscal year end from September 30 to May 31. |
See notes to financial statements.
| | | | |
AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II • | | | 99 | |
Statement of Operations
| | | | | | | | |
| | AB Massachusetts | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | |
Investment Income | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 6,467,414 | | | $ | 10,667,792 | |
Dividends – Affiliated issuers | | | 619 | | | | 1,775 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total income | | | 6,468,033 | | | | 10,669,567 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fee (see Note B) | | | 746,024 | | | | 1,149,450 | |
Distribution fee – Class A | | | 355,680 | | | | 591,210 | |
Distribution fee – Class B | | | 3,610 | | | | 10,098 | |
Distribution fee – Class C | | | 361,572 | | | | 573,534 | |
Transfer agency – Class A | | | 56,176 | | | | 83,974 | |
Transfer agency – Class B | | | 167 | | | | 463 | |
Transfer agency – Class C | | | 16,157 | | | | 25,385 | |
Custodian | | | 68,926 | | | | 104,159 | |
Audit and tax | | | 36,307 | | | | 49,026 | |
Administrative | | | 35,737 | | | | 58,217 | |
Printing | | | 26,914 | | | | 27,874 | |
Legal | | | 21,809 | | | | 29,713 | |
Trustees’ fees | | | 12,545 | | | | 7,350 | |
Registration fees | | | 1,809 | | | | 5,400 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 11,084 | | | | 19,374 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 1,754,517 | | | | 2,735,227 | |
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note B) | | | (169,605 | ) | | | (227,160 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 1,584,912 | | | | 2,508,067 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 4,883,121 | | | | 8,161,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investment transactions | | | 1,458,654 | | | | (3,418,354 | ) |
Swaps | | | 150,317 | | | | 297,771 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of: | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (1,042,062 | ) | | | 10,663,837 | |
Swaps | | | (27,974 | ) | | | (229,294 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net gain on investment transactions | | | 538,935 | | | | 7,313,960 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations | | $ | 5,422,056 | | | $ | 15,475,460 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) | | The Portfolio changed its fiscal year end from September 30 to May 31. |
See notes to financial statements.
| | |
100 | | • AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II |
Statement of Operations
| | | | | | | | |
| | AB Michigan | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | |
Investment Income | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 1,610,839 | | | $ | 2,809,480 | |
Dividends – Affiliated issuers | | | 427 | | | | 503 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total income | | | 1,611,266 | | | | 2,809,983 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fee (see Note B) | | | 173,558 | | | | 285,149 | |
Distribution fee – Class A | | | 70,729 | | | | 129,081 | |
Distribution fee – Class B | | | 2,365 | | | | 4,081 | |
Distribution fee – Class C | | | 126,186 | | | | 199,314 | |
Transfer agency – Class A | | | 16,941 | | | | 29,249 | |
Transfer agency – Class B | | | 183 | | | | 340 | |
Transfer agency – Class C | | | 8,779 | | | | 14,458 | |
Custodian | | | 49,901 | | | | 76,629 | |
Administrative | | | 37,430 | | | | 61,461 | |
Audit and tax | | | 37,324 | | | | 46,933 | |
Legal | | | 21,809 | | | | 29,713 | |
Trustees’ fees | | | 12,546 | | | | 7,349 | |
Printing | | | 11,137 | | | | 9,928 | |
Registration fees | | | 3,161 | | | | 4,550 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 4,411 | | | | 12,163 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 576,460 | | | | 910,398 | |
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note B) | | | (144,603 | ) | | | (195,432 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 431,857 | | | | 714,966 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 1,179,409 | | | | 2,095,017 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investment transactions | | | 57,133 | | | | (2,272,902 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of: | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (66,218 | ) | | | 4,473,041 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (9,085 | ) | | | 2,200,139 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations | | $ | 1,170,324 | | | $ | 4,295,156 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) | | The Portfolio changed its fiscal year end from September 30 to May 31. |
See notes to financial statements.
| | | | |
AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II • | | | 101 | |
Statement of Operations
| | | | | | | | |
| | AB Minnesota | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | |
Investment Income | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 2,165,695 | | | $ | 3,388,899 | |
Dividends – Affiliated issuers | | | 711 | | | | 698 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total income | | | 2,166,406 | | | | 3,389,597 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fee (see Note B) | | | 258,174 | | | | 387,248 | |
Distribution fee – Class A | | | 128,248 | | | | 206,297 | |
Distribution fee – Class B | | | 364 | | | | 987 | |
Distribution fee – Class C | | | 106,729 | | | | 171,906 | |
Transfer agency – Class A | | | 23,835 | | | | 36,048 | |
Transfer agency – Class B | | | 26 | | | | 70 | |
Transfer agency – Class C | | | 5,609 | | | | 9,367 | |
Custodian | | | 53,741 | | | | 79,675 | |
Administrative | | | 35,738 | | | | 57,829 | |
Audit and tax | | | 31,434 | | | | 49,026 | |
Legal | | | 21,809 | | | | 29,713 | |
Trustees’ fees | | | 12,726 | | | | 7,348 | |
Printing | | | 12,692 | | | | 11,197 | |
Registration fees | | | 1,070 | | | | 2,101 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 5,610 | | | | 13,124 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 697,805 | | | | 1,061,936 | |
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note B) | | | (117,840 | ) | | | (163,406 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 579,965 | | | | 898,530 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 1,586,441 | | | | 2,491,067 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investment transactions | | | (61,133 | ) | | | 753,413 | |
Swaps | | | 105,926 | | | | 140,382 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of: | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (402,275 | ) | | | 2,097,408 | |
Swaps | | | (88,314 | ) | | | (123,201 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (445,796 | ) | | | 2,868,002 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations | | $ | 1,140,645 | | | $ | 5,359,069 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) | | The Portfolio changed its fiscal year end from September 30 to May 31. |
See notes to financial statements.
| | |
102 | | • AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II |
Statement of Operations
| | | | | | | | |
| | AB New Jersey | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | |
Investment Income | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 3,563,382 | | | $ | 6,056,148 | |
Dividends – Affiliated issuers | | | 265 | | | | 755 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total income | | | 3,563,647 | | | | 6,056,903 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fee (see Note B) | | | 375,352 | | | | 607,102 | |
Distribution fee – Class A | | | 175,588 | | | | 310,992 | |
Distribution fee – Class B | | | 2,735 | | | | 7,486 | |
Distribution fee – Class C | | | 194,113 | | | | 304,990 | |
Transfer agency – Class A | | | 31,861 | | | | 53,840 | |
Transfer agency – Class B | | | 162 | | | | 459 | |
Transfer agency – Class C | | | 9,800 | | | | 16,105 | |
Custodian | | | 56,586 | | | | 86,740 | |
Administrative | | | 35,737 | | | | 57,829 | |
Audit and tax | | | 31,434 | | | | 49,026 | |
Legal | | | 21,809 | | | | 29,713 | |
Printing | | | 17,585 | | | | 18,114 | |
Trustees’ fees | | | 12,726 | | | | 7,348 | |
Registration fees | | | 1,203 | | | | 1,976 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 8,032 | | | | 16,452 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 974,723 | | | | 1,568,172 | |
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note B) | | | (124,726 | ) | | | (170,792 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 849,997 | | | | 1,397,380 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 2,713,650 | | | | 4,659,523 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investment transactions | | | 161,939 | | | | (2,316,089 | ) |
Swaps | | | 92,095 | | | | 122,060 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of: | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (1,239,471 | ) | | | 5,358,995 | |
Swaps | | | (72,874 | ) | | | (105,645 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (1,058,311 | ) | | | 3,059,321 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations | | $ | 1,655,339 | | | $ | 7,718,844 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) | | The Portfolio changed its fiscal year end from September 30 to May 31. |
See notes to financial statements.
| | | | |
AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II • | | | 103 | |
Statement of Operations
| | | | | | | | |
| | AB Ohio | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | |
Investment Income | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 3,098,772 | | | $ | 5,501,196 | |
Dividends – Affiliated issuers | | | 562 | | | | 507 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total income | | | 3,099,334 | | | | 5,501,703 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fee (see Note B) | | | 353,981 | | | | 568,140 | |
Distribution fee – Class A | | | 159,431 | | | | 277,815 | |
Distribution fee – Class B | | | 1,150 | | | | 4,544 | |
Distribution fee – Class C | | | 205,666 | | | | 331,938 | |
Transfer agency – Class A | | | 29,454 | | | | 50,571 | |
Transfer agency – Class B | | | 72 | | | | 288 | |
Transfer agency – Class C | | | 10,622 | | | | 18,502 | |
Custodian | | | 57,307 | | | | 87,977 | |
Administrative | | | 35,737 | | | | 57,829 | |
Audit and tax | | | 31,434 | | | | 49,026 | |
Legal | | | 21,809 | | | | 29,713 | |
Printing | | | 16,580 | | | | 20,385 | |
Trustees’ fees | | | 12,726 | | | | 7,350 | |
Registration fees | | | 926 | | | | 1,502 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 7,036 | | | | 10,971 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses before interest expense | | | 943,931 | | | | 1,516,551 | |
Interest expense | | | – 0 | – | | | 5,818 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 943,931 | | | | 1,522,369 | |
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note B) | | | (144,028 | ) | | | (207,861 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 799,903 | | | | 1,314,508 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 2,299,431 | | | | 4,187,195 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investment transactions | | | (104,861 | ) | | | (3,798,925 | ) |
Swaps | | | 108,952 | | | | 144,393 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of: | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (276,379 | ) | | | 5,316,233 | |
Swaps | | | (90,838 | ) | | | (126,721 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (363,126 | ) | | | 1,534,980 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations | | $ | 1,936,305 | | | $ | 5,722,175 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) | | The Portfolio changed its fiscal year end from September 30 to May 31. |
See notes to financial statements.
| | |
104 | | • AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II |
Statement of Operations
| | | | | | | | |
| | AB Pennsylvania | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | |
Investment Income | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 2,754,045 | | | $ | 4,454,377 | |
Dividends – Affiliated issuers | | | 173 | | | | 819 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total income | | | 2,754,218 | | | | 4,455,196 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fee (see Note B) | | | 311,472 | | | | 478,611 | |
Distribution fee – Class A | | | 149,649 | | | | 250,311 | |
Distribution fee – Class B | | | 1,449 | | | | 6,197 | |
Distribution fee – Class C | | | 146,681 | | | | 223,013 | |
Transfer agency – Class A | | | 28,804 | | | | 48,080 | |
Transfer agency – Class B | | | 108 | | | | 462 | |
Transfer agency – Class C | | | 7,880 | | | | 13,103 | |
Custodian | | | 54,432 | | | | 81,548 | |
Administrative | | | 37,430 | | | | 75,727 | |
Audit and tax | | | 37,324 | | | | 46,933 | |
Legal | | | 21,809 | | | | 36,594 | |
Trustees’ fees | | | 12,826 | | | | 7,350 | |
Printing | | | 12,197 | | | | 14,747 | |
Registration fees | | | 1,068 | | | | 1,539 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 6,725 | | | | 12,984 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 829,854 | | | | 1,297,199 | |
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note B) | | | (114,984 | ) | | | (177,497 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 714,870 | | | | 1,119,702 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 2,039,348 | | | | 3,335,494 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investment transactions | | | 26,263 | | | | (2,861,951 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of: | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (93,796 | ) | | | 6,456,895 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (67,533 | ) | | | 3,594,944 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations | | $ | 1,971,815 | | | $ | 6,930,438 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) | | The Portfolio changed its fiscal year end from September 30 to May 31. |
See notes to financial statements.
| | | | |
AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II • | | | 105 | |
Statement of Operations
| | | | | | | | |
| | AB Virginia | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | |
Investment Income | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 5,955,883 | | | $ | 9,401,801 | |
Dividends – Affiliated issuers | | | 1,379 | | | | 3,027 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total income | | | 5,957,262 | | | | 9,404,828 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fee (see Note B) | | | 695,120 | | | | 1,034,529 | |
Distribution fee – Class A | | | 322,300 | | | | 521,037 | |
Distribution fee – Class B | | | 3,273 | | | | 9,631 | |
Distribution fee – Class C | | | 367,874 | | | | 552,534 | |
Transfer agency – Class A | | | 44,074 | | | | 68,306 | |
Transfer agency – Class B | | | 146 | | | | 433 | |
Transfer agency – Class C | | | 14,029 | | | | 22,172 | |
Custodian | | | 67,787 | | | | 101,341 | |
Administrative | | | 37,430 | | | | 62,117 | |
Audit and tax | | | 35,288 | | | | 49,026 | |
Printing | | | 21,970 | | | | 21,905 | |
Legal | | | 21,802 | | | | 29,713 | |
Trustees’ fees | | | 12,546 | | | | 7,350 | |
Registration fees | | | 2,502 | | | | 3,466 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 10,940 | | | | 17,521 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 1,657,081 | | | | 2,501,081 | |
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note B) | | | (150,536 | ) | | | (264,343 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 1,506,545 | | | | 2,236,738 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 4,450,717 | | | | 7,168,090 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investment transactions | | | 199,935 | | | | (2,080,093 | ) |
Swaps | | | 131,527 | | | | 260,551 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of: | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (659,583 | ) | | | 11,120,506 | |
Swaps | | | (24,478 | ) | | | (200,632 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (352,599 | ) | | | 9,100,332 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations | | $ | 4,098,118 | | | $ | 16,268,422 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) | | The Portfolio changed its fiscal year end from September 30 to May 31. |
See | | notes to financial statements. |
| | |
106 | | • AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II |
Statement of Operations
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | AB Arizona | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 2,937,609 | | | $ | 4,844,439 | | | $ | 5,815,685 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | 2,089,632 | | | | (3,513,960 | ) | | | (40,093 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments | | | (2,522,554 | ) | | | 7,595,813 | | | | (10,659,743 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 2,504,687 | | | | 8,926,292 | | | | (4,884,151 | ) |
Dividends to Shareholders from | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (2,467,158 | ) | | | (4,029,599 | ) | | | (4,789,192 | ) |
Class B | | | (8,997 | ) | | | (18,362 | ) | | | (43,569 | ) |
Class C | | | (461,454 | ) | | | (796,478 | ) | | | (982,924 | ) |
Transactions in Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease | | | (3,357,843 | ) | | | (18,661,575 | ) | | | (19,293,603 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total decrease | | | (3,790,765 | ) | | | (14,579,722 | ) | | | (29,993,439 | ) |
Net Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 133,591,766 | | | | 148,171,488 | | | | 178,164,927 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of ($51,990), ($74,074) and ($74,074), respectively) | | $ | 129,801,001 | | | $ | 133,591,766 | | | $ | 148,171,488 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | | The Portfolio changed its fiscal year end from September 30 to May 31. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | AB Massachusetts | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 4,883,121 | | | $ | 8,161,500 | | | $ | 9,220,566 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | 1,608,971 | | | | (3,120,583 | ) | | | 392,189 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments | | | (1,070,036 | ) | | | 10,434,543 | | | | (21,166,320 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 5,422,056 | | | | 15,475,460 | | | | (11,553,565 | ) |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (4,168,201 | ) | | | (6,835,497 | ) | | | (7,732,378 | ) |
Class B | | | (9,066 | ) | | | (28,357 | ) | | | (47,653 | ) |
Class C | | | (906,703 | ) | | | (1,596,381 | ) | | | (1,916,098 | ) |
Net realized gain on investment transactions | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (897,251 | ) |
Class B | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (7,389 | ) |
Class C | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (276,177 | ) |
Transactions in Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease | | | (6,473,312 | ) | | | (25,930,851 | ) | | | (15,998,480 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total decrease | | | (6,135,226 | ) | | | (18,915,626 | ) | | | (38,428,991 | ) |
Net Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 249,038,206 | | | | 267,953,832 | | | | 306,382,823 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of ($212,106), ($161,574) and ($160,610), respectively) | | $ | 242,902,980 | | | $ | 249,038,206 | | | $ | 267,953,832 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | | The Portfolio changed its fiscal year end from September 30 to May 31. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | AB Michigan | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 1,179,409 | | | $ | 2,095,017 | | | $ | 2,858,738 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | 57,133 | | | | (2,272,902 | ) | | | (106,504 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments | | | (66,218 | ) | | | 4,473,041 | | | | (8,015,874 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 1,170,324 | | | | 4,295,156 | | | | (5,263,640 | ) |
Dividends to Shareholders from | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (847,702 | ) | | | (1,518,517 | ) | | | (2,313,309 | ) |
Class B | | | (6,104 | ) | | | (11,588 | ) | | | (20,237 | ) |
Class C | | | (325,603 | ) | | | (564,912 | ) | | | (746,096 | ) |
Net realized gain on investment transactions | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (586,507 | ) |
Class B | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (7,572 | ) |
Class C | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (229,724 | ) |
Transactions in Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease | | | (2,311,237 | ) | | | (15,153,406 | ) | | | (20,575,883 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total decrease | | | (2,320,322 | ) | | | (12,953,267 | ) | | | (29,742,968 | ) |
Net Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 58,398,777 | | | | 71,352,044 | | | | 101,095,012 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of ($18,545), ($29,379) and ($29,379), respectively) | | $ | 56,078,455 | | | $ | 58,398,777 | | | $ | 71,352,044 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | | The Portfolio changed its fiscal year end from September 30 to May 31. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | AB Minnesota | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 1,586,441 | | | $ | 2,491,067 | | | $ | 2,951,065 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | 44,793 | | | | 893,795 | | | | (63,333 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments | | | (490,589 | ) | | | 1,974,207 | | | | (5,518,724 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 1,140,645 | | | | 5,359,069 | | | | (2,630,992 | ) |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (1,430,488 | ) | | | (2,199,013 | ) | | | (2,566,960 | ) |
Class B | | | (854 | ) | | | (2,473 | ) | | | (4,246 | ) |
Class C | | | (249,601 | ) | | | (429,536 | ) | | | (518,183 | ) |
Net realized gain on investment transactions | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (399,039 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (285,535 | ) |
Class B | | | (285 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (646 | ) |
Class C | | | (91,759 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (74,685 | ) |
Transactions in Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 1,130,486 | | | | (8,329,236 | ) | | | (10,181,532 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) | | | 99,105 | | | | (5,601,189 | ) | | | (16,262,779 | ) |
Net Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 85,812,084 | | | | 91,413,273 | | | | 107,676,052 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of ($34,574), ($48,003) and ($48,430), respectively) | | $ | 85,911,189 | | | $ | 85,812,084 | | | $ | 91,413,273 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | | The Portfolio changed its fiscal year end from September 30 to May 31. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | AB New Jersey | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 2,713,650 | | | $ | 4,659,523 | | | $ | 5,110,630 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | 254,034 | | | | (2,194,029 | ) | | | (1,584,884 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments | | | (1,312,345 | ) | | | 5,253,350 | | | | (9,298,832 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 1,655,339 | | | | 7,718,844 | | | | (5,773,086 | ) |
Dividends to Shareholders from | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (2,244,582 | ) | | | (3,842,390 | ) | | | (4,195,798 | ) |
Class B | | | (7,651 | ) | | | (22,686 | ) | | | (40,926 | ) |
Class C | | | (543,109 | ) | | | (916,639 | ) | | | (994,496 | ) |
Transactions in Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease | | | (9,715,965 | ) | | | (19,610,488 | ) | | | (4,394,903 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total decrease | | | (10,855,968 | ) | | | (16,673,359 | ) | | | (15,399,209 | ) |
Net Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 130,198,989 | | | | 146,872,348 | | | | 162,271,557 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of ($83,705), ($101,274) and ($101,142), respectively) | | $ | 119,343,021 | | | $ | 130,198,989 | | | $ | 146,872,348 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | | The Portfolio changed its fiscal year end from September 30 to May 31. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | AB Ohio | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 2,299,431 | | | $ | 4,187,195 | | | $ | 5,064,978 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | 4,091 | | | | (3,654,532 | ) | | | (1,261,143 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments | | | (367,217 | ) | | | 5,189,512 | | | | (10,534,910 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 1,936,305 | | | | 5,722,175 | | | | (6,731,075 | ) |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (1,876,763 | ) | | | (3,348,092 | ) | | | (4,016,063 | ) |
Class B | | | (2,891 | ) | | | (13,479 | ) | | | (35,315 | ) |
Class C | | | (516,978 | ) | | | (969,577 | ) | | | (1,155,877 | ) |
Net realized gain on investment transactions | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (550,225 | ) |
Class B | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (7,570 | ) |
Class C | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (203,179 | ) |
Transactions in Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease | | | (2,250,844 | ) | | | (24,310,367 | ) | | | (11,427,265 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total decrease | | | (2,711,171 | ) | | | (22,919,340 | ) | | | (24,126,569 | ) |
Net Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 119,303,371 | | | | 142,222,711 | | | | 166,349,280 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of ($59,574), ($91,322) and ($91,762), respectively) | | $ | 116,592,200 | | | $ | 119,303,371 | | | $ | 142,222,711 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | | The Portfolio changed its fiscal year end from September 30 to May 31. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | AB Pennsylvania | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 2,039,348 | | | $ | 3,335,494 | | | $ | 3,966,909 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | 26,263 | | | | (2,861,951 | ) | | | 412,915 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments | | | (93,796 | ) | | | 6,456,895 | | | | (9,587,520 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 1,971,815 | | | | 6,930,438 | | | | (5,207,696 | ) |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (1,687,320 | ) | | | (2,742,320 | ) | | | (3,239,716 | ) |
Class B | | | (3,452 | ) | | | (16,214 | ) | | | (34,350 | ) |
Class C | | | (348,576 | ) | | | (576,960 | ) | | | (692,843 | ) |
Net realized gain on investment transactions | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | – 0 | – | | | (264,229 | ) | | | (885,298 | ) |
Class B | | | – 0 | – | | | (2,443 | ) | | | (13,485 | ) |
Class C | | | – 0 | – | | | (70,468 | ) | | | (244,972 | ) |
Transactions in Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease | | | (4,021,471 | ) | | | (11,347,968 | ) | | | (12,091,272 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total decrease | | | (4,089,004 | ) | | | (8,090,164 | ) | | | (22,409,632 | ) |
Net Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 104,798,883 | | | | 112,889,047 | | | | 135,298,679 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of ($44,123), ($52,157) and ($50,558), respectively) | | $ | 100,709,879 | | | $ | 104,798,883 | | | $ | 112,889,047 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | | The Portfolio changed its fiscal year end from September 30 to May 31. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | AB Virginia | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 4,450,717 | | | $ | 7,168,090 | | | $ | 8,303,071 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | 331,462 | | | | (1,819,542 | ) | | | (2,958,276 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments | | | (684,061 | ) | | | 10,919,874 | | | | (19,024,813 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 4,098,118 | | | | 16,268,422 | | | | (13,680,018 | ) |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (3,716,292 | ) | | | (5,904,701 | ) | | | (6,835,735 | ) |
Class B | | | (8,031 | ) | | | (26,394 | ) | | | (42,342 | ) |
Class C | | | (902,137 | ) | | | (1,498,388 | ) | | | (1,682,113 | ) |
Net realized gain on investment transactions | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (1,835,070 | ) |
Class B | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (16,131 | ) |
Class C | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (583,634 | ) |
Transactions in Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 7,782,244 | | | | (26,642,385 | ) | | | (31,936,931 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) | | | 7,253,902 | | | | (17,803,446 | ) | | | (56,611,974 | ) |
Net Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 229,086,652 | | | | 246,890,098 | | | | 303,502,072 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of ($243,299), ($199,948) and ($199,106), respectively) | | $ | 236,340,554 | | | $ | 229,086,652 | | | $ | 246,890,098 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | | The Portfolio changed its fiscal year end from September 30 to May 31. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
May 31, 2015
NOTE A
Significant Accounting Policies
AB Municipal Income Fund II (the “Fund”) which is a Massachusetts Business Trust, is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as a diversified, open-end management investment company. Prior to January 20, 2015, the Fund was known as AllianceBernstein Municipal Income Fund II. The Fund operates as a series company currently comprised of eight portfolios: AB Arizona Portfolio, AB Massachusetts Portfolio, AB Michigan Portfolio, AB Minnesota Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Ohio Portfolio, AB Pennsylvania Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolio (the “Portfolios”). Prior to January 20, 2015, the Portfolios were known as Arizona Portfolio, Massachusetts Portfolio, Michigan Portfolio, Minnesota Portfolio, New Jersey Portfolio, Ohio Portfolio, Pennsylvania Portfolio and Virginia Portfolio. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes. Each Portfolio offers Class A, Class B and Class C shares. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 3% for purchases up to $500,000; purchases of $500,000 or more are not subject to a sales charge. With respect to purchases of $500,000 or more, Class A shares redeemed within one year of purchase may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1%. Class B shares are currently sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which declines from 3% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Effective January 31, 2009, sales of Class B shares of the Portfolios to new investors were suspended. Class B shares will only be issued (i) upon the exchange of Class B shares from another AB Mutual Fund, (ii) for purposes of dividend reinvestment, (iii) through the Portfolios’ Automatic Investment Program (the “Program”) for accounts that established the Program prior to January 31, 2009, and (iv) for purchases of additional shares by Class B shareholders as of January 31, 2009. The ability to establish a new Program for accounts containing Class B shares was suspended as of January 31, 2009. Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares six years after the end of the calendar month of purchase. Class C shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% on redemptions made within the first year after purchase. All three classes of shares have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights, except that the classes bear different distribution and transfer agency expenses. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its distribution plan. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Each Portfolio is an investment company under U.S. GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Portfolios.
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AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II • | | | 115 | |
Notes to Financial Statements
1. Security Valuation
Portfolio securities are valued at their current market value determined on the basis of market quotations or, if market quotations are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, at “fair value” as determined in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”).
In general, the market values of securities which are readily available and deemed reliable are determined as follows: securities listed on a national securities exchange (other than securities listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ”)) or on a foreign securities exchange are valued at the last sale price at the close of the exchange or foreign securities exchange. If there has been no sale on such day, the securities are valued at the last traded price from the previous day. Securities listed on more than one exchange are valued by reference to the principal exchange on which the securities are traded; securities listed only on NASDAQ are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price; listed or over the counter (“OTC”) market put or call options are valued at the mid level between the current bid and ask prices. If either a current bid or current ask price is unavailable, AllianceBernstein L.P. (the “Adviser”) will have discretion to determine the best valuation (e.g. last trade price in the case of listed options); open futures are valued using the closing settlement price or, in the absence of such a price, the most recent quoted bid price. If there are no quotations available for the day of valuation, the last available closing settlement price is used; U.S. Government securities and any other debt instruments having 60 days or less remaining until maturity are generally valued at market by an independent pricing vendor, if a market price is available. If a market price is not available, the securities are valued at amortized cost. This methodology is commonly used for short term securities that have an original maturity of 60 days or less, as well as short term securities that had an original term to maturity that exceeded 60 days. In instances when amortized cost is utilized, the Valuation Committee (the “Committee”) must reasonably conclude that the utilization of amortized cost is approximately the same as the fair value of the security. Such factors the Committee will consider include, but are not limited to, an impairment of the creditworthiness of the issuer or material changes in interest rates. Fixed-income securities, including mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, may be valued on the basis of prices provided by a pricing service or at a price obtained from one or more of the major broker-dealers. In cases where broker-dealer quotes are obtained, the Adviser may establish procedures whereby changes in market yields or spreads are used to adjust, on a daily basis, a recently obtained quoted price on a security. Swaps and other derivatives are valued daily, primarily using independent pricing services, independent pricing models using market inputs, as well as third party broker-dealers or counterparties. Investment companies are valued at their net asset value each day.
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Notes to Financial Statements
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available (including restricted securities) or are deemed unreliable are valued at fair value. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, analysis of the issuer’s financial statements or other available documents. In addition, the Portfolios may use fair value pricing for securities primarily traded in non-U.S. markets because most foreign markets close well before the Portfolios value their securities at 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time. The earlier close of these foreign markets gives rise to the possibility that significant events, including broad market moves, may have occurred in the interim and may materially affect the value of those securities.
2. Fair Value Measurements
In accordance with U.S. GAAP regarding fair value measurements, fair value is defined as the price that the Portfolios would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. U.S. GAAP establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability (including those valued based on their market values as described in Note A.1 above). Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Portfolios. Unobservable inputs reflect the Portfolios’ own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.
| • | | Level 1—quoted prices in active markets for identical investments |
| • | | Level 2—other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.) |
| • | | Level 3—significant unobservable inputs (including the Portfolios’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) |
The fair value of debt instruments, such as bonds, and over-the-counter derivatives is generally based on market price quotations, recently executed market transactions (where observable) or industry recognized modeling techniques and are generally classified as Level 2. Pricing vendor inputs to Level 2 valuations may include quoted prices for similar investments in active markets, interest rate curves, coupon rates, currency rates, yield curves, option adjusted spreads, default rates, credit spreads and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows which are then discounted to calculate fair values. If these inputs are unobservable and significant to the fair value, these investments will be classified as Level 3. In addition, non-agency rated investments are classified as Level 3.
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Other fixed income investments, including non-U.S. government and corporate debt, are generally valued using quoted market prices, if available, which are typically impacted by current interest rates, maturity dates and any perceived credit risk of the issuer. Additionally, in the absence of quoted market prices, these inputs are used by pricing vendors to derive a valuation based upon industry or proprietary models which incorporate issuer specific data with relevant yield/spread comparisons with more widely quoted bonds with similar key characteristics. Those investments for which there are observable inputs are classified as Level 2. Where the inputs are not observable, the investments are classified as Level 3.
The following tables summarize the valuation of the Portfolios’ investments by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of May 31, 2015:
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AB Arizona Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities: | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 123,234,956 | | | $ | 9,205,348 | | | $ | 132,440,304 | |
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Total Investments in Securities | | | – 0 | – | | | 123,234,956 | | | | 9,205,348 | | | | 132,440,304 | |
Other Financial Instruments* | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
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Total^ | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 123,234,956 | | | $ | 9,205,348 | | | $ | 132,440,304 | |
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AB Massachusetts Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities: | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 231,458,301 | | | $ | 9,074,551 | | | $ | 240,532,852 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1,091,960 | | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 1,091,960 | |
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Total Investments in Securities | | | 1,091,960 | | | | 231,458,301 | | | | 9,074,551 | | | | 241,624,812 | |
Other Financial Instruments*: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Rate Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 731,987 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 731,987 | |
Liabilities | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
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Total+ | | $ | 1,091,960 | | | $ | 232,190,288 | | | $ | 9,074,551 | | | $ | 242,356,799 | |
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AB Michigan Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities: | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 49,975,617 | | | $ | 3,469,981 | | | $ | 53,445,598 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2,033,551 | | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 2,033,551 | |
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Total Investments in Securities | | | 2,033,551 | | | | 49,975,617 | | | | 3,469,981 | | | | 55,479,149 | |
Other Financial Instruments* | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
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Total^ | | $ | 2,033,551 | | | $ | 49,975,617 | | | $ | 3,469,981 | | | $ | 55,479,149 | |
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AB Minnesota Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities: | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 85,201,477 | | | $ | 441,495 | | | $ | 85,642,972 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2,701,494 | | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 2,701,494 | |
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Total Investments in Securities | | | 2,701,494 | | | | 85,201,477 | | | | 441,495 | | | | 88,344,466 | |
Other Financial Instruments*: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Rate Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 170,366 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 170,366 | |
Liabilities | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
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Total^ | | $ | 2,701,494 | | | $ | 85,371,843 | | | $ | 441,495 | | | $ | 88,514,832 | |
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AB New Jersey Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities: | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 114,716,045 | | | $ | 1,781,897 | | | $ | 116,497,942 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1,022,379 | | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 1,022,379 | |
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Total Investments in Securities | | | 1,022,379 | | | | 114,716,045 | | | | 1,781,897 | | | | 117,520,321 | |
Other Financial Instruments*: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Rate Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 176,219 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 176,219 | |
Liabilities | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
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Total+ | | $ | 1,022,379 | | | $ | 114,892,264 | | | $ | 1,781,897 | | | $ | 117,696,540 | |
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AB Ohio Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities: | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 109,031,624 | | | $ | 4,327,479 | | | $ | 113,359,103 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1,124,979 | | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 1,124,979 | |
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Total Investments in Securities | | | 1,124,979 | | | | 109,031,624 | | | | 4,327,479 | | | | 114,484,082 | |
Other Financial Instruments*: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Rate Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 175,233 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 175,233 | |
Liabilities | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
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Total^ | | $ | 1,124,979 | | | $ | 109,206,857 | | | $ | 4,327,479 | | | $ | 114,659,315 | |
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AB Pennsylvania Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities: | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 96,470,827 | | | $ | 2,333,445 | | | $ | 98,804,272 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1,263,204 | | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 1,263,204 | |
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Total Investments in Securities | | | 1,263,204 | | | | 96,470,827 | | | | 2,333,445 | | | | 100,067,476 | |
Other Financial Instruments* | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
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Total+ | | $ | 1,263,204 | | | $ | 96,470,827 | | | $ | 2,333,445 | | | $ | 100,067,476 | |
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AB Virginia Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities: | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 223,596,093 | | | $ | 5,732,691 | | | $ | 229,328,784 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 4,947,813 | | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 4,947,813 | |
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Total Investments in Securities | | | 4,947,813 | | | | 223,596,093 | | | | 5,732,691 | | | | 234,276,597 | |
Other Financial Instruments*: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Rate Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 640,488 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 640,488 | |
Liabilities | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
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Total+ | | $ | 4,947,813 | | | $ | 224,236,581 | | | $ | 5,732,691 | | | $ | 234,917,085 | |
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* | | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments, such as futures, forwards and swaps, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the instrument. |
^ | | There were no transfers between any levels during the reporting period. |
+ | | There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the reporting period. |
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The Portfolios recognize all transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy assuming the financial instruments were transferred at the beginning of the reporting period.
The following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value.
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AB Arizona Portfolio | | Long-Term Municipal Bonds | | | Total | |
Balance as of 9/30/14 | | $ | 9,974,477 | | | $ | 9,974,477 | |
Accrued discounts/(premiums) | | | 6,106 | | | | 6,106 | |
Realized gain (loss) | | | 90,917 | | | | 90,917 | |
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | | (103,472 | ) | | | (103,472 | ) |
Purchases | | | 2,011,380 | | | | 2,011,380 | |
Sales | | | (2,774,060 | ) | | | (2,774,060 | ) |
Transfers in to Level 3 | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
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Balance as of 5/31/15 | | $ | 9,205,348 | | | $ | 9,205,348 | |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation from investments held as of 5/31/15* | | $ | (38,617 | ) | | $ | (38,617 | ) |
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AB Massachusetts Portfolio | | Long-Term Municipal Bonds | | | Total | |
Balance as of 9/30/14 | | $ | 7,485,011 | | | $ | 7,485,011 | |
Accrued discounts/(premiums) | | | (21,245 | ) | | | (21,245 | ) |
Realized gain (loss) | | | 18,896 | | | | 18,896 | |
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | | (24,492 | ) | | | (24,492 | ) |
Purchases | | | 1,047,495 | | | | 1,047,495 | |
Sales | | | (594,220 | ) | | | (594,220 | ) |
Transfers in to Level 3 | | | 1,163,106 | | | | 1,163,106 | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
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Balance as of 5/31/15 | | $ | 9,074,551 | | | $ | 9,074,551 | + |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation from investments held as of 5/31/15* | | $ | (17,250 | ) | | $ | (17,250 | ) |
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AB Michigan Portfolio | | Long-Term Municipal Bonds | | | Total | |
Balance as of 9/30/14 | | $ | 4,152,514 | | | $ | 4,152,514 | |
Accrued discounts/(premiums) | | | 5,802 | | | | 5,802 | |
Realized gain (loss) | | | 16,716 | | | | 16,716 | |
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | | (54,806 | ) | | | (54,806 | ) |
Purchases | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
Sales | | | (650,245 | ) | | | (650,245 | ) |
Transfers in to Level 3 | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
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Balance as of 5/31/15 | | $ | 3,469,981 | | | $ | 3,469,981 | |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation from investments held as of 5/31/15* | | $ | (47,554 | ) | | $ | (47,554 | ) |
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AB Minnesota Portfolio | | Long-Term Municipal Bonds | | | Total | |
Balance as of 9/30/14 | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – |
Accrued discounts/(premiums) | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
Realized gain (loss) | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | | 6,495 | | | | 6,495 | |
Purchases | | | 435,000 | | | | 435,000 | |
Sales | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
Transfers in to Level 3 | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
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Balance as of 5/31/15 | | $ | 441,495 | | | $ | 441,495 | |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation from investments held as of 5/31/15* | | $ | 6,495 | | | $ | 6,495 | |
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AB New Jersey Portfolio | | Long-Term Municipal Bonds | | | Total | |
Balance as of 9/30/14 | | $ | 4,095,483 | | | $ | 4,095,483 | |
Accrued discounts/(premiums) | | | 6,388 | | | | 6,388 | |
Realized gain (loss) | | | 22,816 | | | | 22,816 | |
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | | (40,272 | ) | | | (40,272 | ) |
Purchases | | | 17,812 | | | | 17,812 | |
Sales | | | (801,505 | ) | | | (801,505 | ) |
Transfers in to Level 3 | | | 1,023,103 | | | | 1,023,103 | + |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | (2,541,928 | ) | | | (2,541,928 | )(a) |
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Balance as of 5/31/15 | | $ | 1,781,897 | | | $ | 1,781,897 | |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation from investments held as of 5/31/15* | | $ | (30,152 | ) | | $ | (30,152 | ) |
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AB Ohio Portfolio | | Long-Term Municipal Bonds | | | Total | |
Balance as of 9/30/14 | | $ | 7,679,292 | | | $ | 7,679,292 | |
Accrued discounts/(premiums) | | | 4,095 | | | | 4,095 | |
Realized gain (loss) | | | 30,168 | | | | 30,168 | |
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | | 17,248 | | | | 17,248 | |
Purchases | | | 404,160 | | | | 404,160 | |
Sales | | | (3,807,484 | ) | | | (3,807,484 | ) |
Transfers in to Level 3 | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
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Balance as of 5/31/15 | | $ | 4,327,479 | | | $ | 4,327,479 | |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation from investments held as of 5/31/15* | | $ | 54,955 | | | $ | 54,955 | |
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AB Pennsylvania Portfolio | | Long-Term Municipal Bonds | | | Total | |
Balance as of 9/30/14 | | $ | 3,636,681 | | | $ | 3,636,681 | |
Accrued discounts/(premiums) | | | 6,342 | | | | 6,342 | |
Realized gain (loss) | | | 19,039 | | | | 19,039 | |
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | | 34,348 | | | | 34,348 | |
Purchases | | | 393,860 | | | | 393,860 | |
Sales | | | (692,645 | ) | | | (692,645 | ) |
Transfers in to Level 3 | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | (1,064,180 | ) | | | (1,064,180 | )(b) |
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Balance as of 5/31/15 | | $ | 2,333,445 | | | $ | 2,333,445 | |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation from investments held as of 5/31/15* | | $ | 42,851 | | | $ | 42,851 | |
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AB Virginia Portfolio | | Long-Term Municipal Bonds | | | Total | |
Balance as of 9/30/14 | | $ | 5,953,118 | | | $ | 5,953,118 | |
Accrued discounts/(premiums) | | | 3,993 | | | | 3,993 | |
Realized gain (loss) | | | 14,938 | | | | 14,938 | |
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | | (28,562 | ) | | | (28,562 | ) |
Purchases | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
Sales | | | (1,416,980 | ) | | | (1,416,980 | ) |
Transfers in to Level 3 | | | 1,206,184 | | | | 1,206,184 | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
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Balance as of 5/31/15 | | $ | 5,732,691 | | | $ | 5,732,691 | + |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation from investments held as of 5/31/15* | | $ | (18,425 | ) | | $ | (18,425 | ) |
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+ | | There were de minimis transfers under 1% of net assets during the report period. |
(a) | | An amount of $2,541,928 was transferred out of Level 3 into Level 2 as these securities were rated by the third party vendor during the reporting period. |
(b) | | An amount of $1,064,180 was transferred out of Level 3 into Level 2 as these securities were rated by the third party vendor during the reporting period. |
* | | The unrealized appreciation/depreciation is included in net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments in the accompanying statement of operations. |
As of May 31, 2015 all Level 3 securities were priced by third party vendors.
The Adviser established the Committee to oversee the pricing and valuation of all securities held in the Portfolio. The Committee operates under pricing and valuation policies and procedures established by the Adviser and approved by the Board, including pricing policies which set forth the mechanisms and processes to be employed on a daily basis to implement these policies and procedures. In particular, the pricing policies describe how to determine market quotations for securities and other instruments. The Committee’s responsibilities include: 1) fair value and liquidity determinations (and oversight of any third parties to
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whom any responsibility for fair value and liquidity determinations is delegated), and 2) regular monitoring of the Adviser’s pricing and valuation policies and procedures and modification or enhancement of these policies and procedures (or recommendation of the modification of these policies and procedures) as the Committee believes appropriate.
The Committee is also responsible for monitoring the implementation of the pricing policies by the Adviser’s Pricing Group (the “Pricing Group”) and a third party which performs certain pricing functions in accordance with the pricing policies. The Pricing Group is responsible for the oversight of the third party on a day-to-day basis. The Committee and the Pricing Group perform a series of activities to provide reasonable assurance of the accuracy of prices including: 1) periodic vendor due diligence meetings, review of methodologies, new developments and processes at vendors, 2) daily comparison of security valuation versus prior day for all securities that exceeded established thresholds, and 3) daily review of unpriced, stale, and variance reports with exceptions reviewed by senior management and the Committee.
In addition, several processes outside of the pricing process are used to monitor valuation issues including: 1) performance and performance attribution reports are monitored for anomalous impacts based upon benchmark performance, and 2) portfolio managers review all portfolios for performance and analytics (which are generated using the Adviser’s prices).
3. Taxes
It is each Portfolio’s policy to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its investment company taxable income and net realized gains, if any, to shareholders. Therefore, no provisions for federal income or excise taxes are required.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP requirements regarding accounting for uncertainties in income taxes, management has analyzed the Portfolios’ tax positions taken or expected to be taken on federal and state income tax returns for all open tax years (the current and the prior three tax years) and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Portfolios’ financial statements.
4. Investment Income and Investment Transactions
Interest income is accrued daily. Investment transactions are accounted for on the date the securities are purchased or sold. Each Portfolio may buy and sell securities from other affiliated funds in accordance with the requirements of Rule 17a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. Each Portfolio has adopted procedures to ensure that all such transactions are done in accordance with the requirements of Rule 17a-7. Investment gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis. The Portfolios amortize premiums and accrete original issue discount and market discount as adjustments to interest income.
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5. Class Allocations
All income earned and expenses incurred by the Portfolios are borne on a pro-rata basis by each settled class of shares, based on the proportionate interest in each Portfolio represented by the net assets of such class, except for class specific expenses which are allocated to the respective class. Expenses of the Fund are charged proportionately to each Portfolio or based on other appropriate methods. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated among the various share classes based on respective net assets.
6. Dividends and Distributions
Dividends and distributions to shareholders, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations and may differ from those determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. To the extent these differences are permanent, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts based on their federal tax basis treatment; temporary differences do not require such reclassification.
7. Change of Fiscal Year End
The Fund changed its fiscal year end from September 30 to May 31. Accordingly, the statements of operations, the statement of changes in net assets and financial highlights reflect the period from October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015.
NOTE B
Advisory Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates
Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, each Portfolio pays the Adviser an advisory fee at an annual rate of .45% of the first $2.5 billion, .40% of the next $2.5 billion and .35% in excess of $5 billion, of each Portfolio’s average daily net assets. Such fee is accrued daily and paid monthly.
The Adviser has agreed to waive its fees and bear certain expenses to the extent necessary to limit the total portfolio operating expenses as a percentage of daily average net assets on an annual basis (the “Expense Caps”) as follows:
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| | Effective February 1, 2013 to January 29, 2015 | |
Portfolio | | Class A | | | Class B | | | Class C | |
AB Arizona | | | .78 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.48 | % |
AB Massachusetts | | | .82 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.52 | % |
AB Michigan | | | .90 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % |
AB Minnesota | | | .90 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % |
AB New Jersey | | | .87 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.57 | % |
AB Ohio | | | .85 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % |
AB Pennsylvania | | | .90 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % |
AB Virginia | | | .80 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.50 | % |
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Portfolio | | Class A | | | Class B | | | Class C | |
AB Arizona | | | .78 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.53 | % |
AB Massachusetts | | | .77 | % | | | 1.52 | % | �� | | 1.52 | % |
AB Michigan | | | .85 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % |
AB Minnesota | | | .85 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % |
AB New Jersey | | | .82 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.57 | % |
AB Ohio | | | .80 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % |
AB Pennsylvania | | | .85 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % |
AB Virginia | | | .80 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % |
The Expense Caps will extend through January 30, 2016 and then may be extended by the Adviser for additional one year terms. For the period ended May 31, 2015, such reimbursement/waivers amounted to $173,195, $169,605, $144,603, $117,840, $124,726, $144,028, $114,984 and $150,536 for AB Arizona Portfolio, AB Massachusetts Portfolio, AB Michigan Portfolio, AB Minnesota Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Ohio Portfolio, AB Pennsylvania Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolios, respectively. For the year ended September 30, 2014, such reimbursement/waivers amounted to $277,436, $227,160, $195,432, $163,406, $170,792, $207,861, $177,497 and $264,343 for AB Arizona Portfolio, AB Massachusetts Portfolio, AB Michigan Portfolio, AB Minnesota Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Ohio Portfolio, AB Pennsylvania Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolios, respectively.
Pursuant to the investment advisory agreement, each Portfolio may reimburse the Adviser for certain legal and accounting services provided to each Portfolio by the Adviser. For the period ended May 31, 2015, the reimbursement for such services amounted to $37,430, $35,737, $37,430, $35,738, $35,737, $35,737, $37,430 and $37,430 for AB Arizona Portfolio, AB Massachusetts Portfolio, AB Michigan Portfolio, AB Minnesota Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Ohio Portfolio, AB Pennsylvania Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolios, respectively. For the year ended September 30, 2014, the reimbursement for such services amounted to $62,117, $58,217, $61,461, $57,829, $57,829, $57,829, $75,727 and $62,117 for AB Arizona Portfolio, AB Massachusetts Portfolio, AB Michigan Portfolio, AB Minnesota Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Ohio Portfolio, AB Pennsylvania Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolios, respectively.
The Portfolios compensate AllianceBernstein Investor Services, Inc. (“ABIS”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, under a Transfer Agency Agreement for providing personnel and facilities to perform transfer agency services for the Portfolios. ABIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. For the period ended May 31, 2015, such compensation retained by ABIS amounted to: $11,954, $23,432, $12,562, $12,063, $15,094, $13,362, $14,095 and $20,024 for AB Arizona Portfolio, AB Massachusetts Portfolio, AB Michigan Portfolio, AB Minnesota Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Ohio Portfolio, AB Pennsylvania Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolios, respectively. For the year ended September 30, 2014, such compensation retained by ABIS amounted to: $18,073,
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$36,788, $20,030, $18,161, $25,415, $22,081, $23,566 and $31,213 for AB Arizona Portfolio, AB Massachusetts Portfolio, AB Michigan Portfolio, AB Minnesota Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Ohio Portfolio, AB Pennsylvania Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolios, respectively.
AllianceBernstein Investments, Inc. (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, serves as the distributor of the Portfolios’ shares. The Distributor has advised the Portfolios that it has retained front-end sales charges from the sale of Class A shares and received contingent deferred sales charges imposed upon redemptions by shareholders of Class A, Class B and Class C shares for each Portfolio for the period ended May 31, 2015 and year ended September 30, 2014 as follows:
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| | Front-End Sales Charges | | | Contingent Deferred Sales Charges | |
| | Class A | | | Class A | | | Class B | | | Class C | |
Portfolio | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | |
AB Arizona | | $ | 41 | | | $ | 30 | | | $ | 150 | | | $ | 600 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 48 | | | $ | 4,400 | | | $ | 5,175 | |
AB Massachusetts | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 50,000 | | | | 55,241 | | | | 214 | | | | 214 | | | | 709 | | | | 7,897 | |
AB Michigan | | | 51 | | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 26 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 485 | | | | 2,395 | |
AB Minnesota | | | – 0 | – | | | 56 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 11,980 | | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 823 | | | | 3,559 | |
AB New Jersey | | | 90 | | | | 182 | | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 363 | | | | 1,065 | | | | 1,663 | | | | 5,025 | |
AB Ohio | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 670 | | | | 144 | | | | 7 | | | | 121 | | | | 175 | | | | 1,582 | |
AB Pennsylvania | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 29 | | | | 105 | | | | 13 | | | | 412 | |
AB Virginia | | | 215 | | | | 54 | | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 72 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 622 | | | | 1,191 | |
The Portfolios may invest in the AB Fixed-Income Shares, Inc. – Government STIF Portfolio (“Government STIF Portfolio”), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. The Government STIF Portfolio is offered as a cash management option to mutual funds and other institutional accounts of the Adviser, and is not available for direct purchase by members of the public. The Government STIF Portfolio pays no investment management fees but does bear its own expenses. A summary of the Portfolios’ transactions in shares of the Government STIF Portfolio for the period ended May 31, 2015 is as follows:
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Portfolio | | Market Value September 30, 2014 (000) | | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | | Sales Proceeds (000) | | | Market Value May 31, 2015 (000) | | | Dividend Income (000) | |
AB Arizona Portfolio | | $ | 946 | | | $ | 11,797 | | | $ | 12,743 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | –* |
AB Massachusetts Portfolio | | | 3,449 | | | | 19,345 | | | | 21,702 | | | | 1,092 | | | | 1 | |
AB Michigan Portfolio | | | – 0 | – | | | 5,845 | | | | 3,811 | | | | 2,034 | | | | – 0 | –* |
AB Minnesota Portfolio | | | 352 | | | | 12,700 | | | | 10,351 | | | | 2,701 | | | | 1 | |
AB New Jersey Portfolio | | | 2,134 | | | | 6,491 | | | | 7,603 | | | | 1,022 | | | | – 0 | –* |
AB Ohio Portfolio | | | 956 | | | | 13,465 | | | | 13,296 | | | | 1,125 | | | | 1 | |
AB Pennsylvania Portfolio | | | 110 | | | | 6,091 | | | | 4,938 | | | | 1,263 | | | | – 0 | –* |
AB Virginia Portfolio | | | 5,122 | | | | 17,364 | | | | 17,538 | | | | 4,948 | | | | 1 | |
* | | Amount is less than $500. |
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NOTE C
Distribution Services Agreement
The Portfolios have adopted a Distribution Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Under the Agreement, the Portfolios pay distribution and servicing fees to the Distributor at an annual rate of up to .30% of the Portfolios’ average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares and 1% of the Portfolios’ average daily net assets attributable to both Class B and Class C shares. Effective January 30, 2015, payments under the Agreement in respect of Class A shares are limited to an annual rate of .25% of Class A shares’ average daily net assets. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. The Agreement provides that the Distributor will use such payments in their entirety for distribution assistance and promotional activities. Since the commencement of the Portfolios’ operations, the distributor has incurred expenses in excess of the distribution costs reimbursed by each Portfolio for the period ended May 31, 2015 and year ended September 30, 2014 as follows:
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| | Class B | | | Class C | |
Portfolio | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | |
AB Arizona | | $ | 3,381,159 | | | $ | 3,383,200 | | | $ | 2,149,925 | | | $ | 2,124,008 | |
AB Massachusetts | | | 3,330,386 | | | | 3,332,597 | | | | 3,875,716 | | | | 3,822,402 | |
AB Michigan | | | 3,153,676 | | | | 3,154,940 | | | | 4,516,666 | | | | 4,495,007 | |
AB Minnesota | | | 2,639,239 | | | | 2,639,463 | | | | 2,808,100 | | | | 2,791,906 | |
AB New Jersey | | | 5,239,441 | | | | 5,241,385 | | | | 3,708,749 | | | | 3,683,786 | |
AB Ohio | | | 4,271,635 | | | | 4,272,273 | | | | 3,982,793 | | | | 3,958,954 | |
AB Pennsylvania | | | 3,520,002 | | | | 3,520,873 | | | | 3,521,835 | | | | 3,501,765 | |
AB Virginia | | | 3,536,464 | | | | 3,538,425 | | | | 3,242,953 | | | | 3,200,917 | |
While such costs may be recovered from the Portfolios in future periods so long as the Agreement is in effect, the rate of the distribution and servicing fees payable under the Agreement may not be increased without a shareholder vote. In accordance with the Agreement, there is no provision for recovery of unreimbursed distribution costs incurred by the Distributor beyond the current fiscal year for Class A shares. The Agreement also provides that the Adviser may use its own resources to finance the distribution of the Portfolios’ shares.
NOTE D
Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) for the period ended May 31, 2015, were as follows:
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Portfolio | | Purchases | | | Sales | |
AB Arizona | | $ | 28,598,591 | | | $ | 31,513,392 | |
AB Massachusetts | | | 30,033,881 | | | | 31,021,863 | |
AB Michigan | | | 2,574,630 | | | | 6,829,354 | |
AB Minnesota | | | 11,817,780 | | | | 9,656,758 | |
AB New Jersey | | | 2,946,682 | | | | 11,531,114 | |
AB Ohio | | | 16,482,689 | | | | 18,888,674 | |
AB Pennsylvania | | | 2,507,552 | | | | 7,331,346 | |
AB Virginia | | | 21,792,945 | | | | 12,074,398 | |
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There were no purchases or sales of U.S. government and government agency obligations for the period ended May 31, 2015.
The cost of investments for federal income tax purposes, gross unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation (excluding swap transactions) are as follows:
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| | | | | Gross Unrealized | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation | |
Portfolio | | Cost | | | Appreciation | | | (Depreciation) | | |
AB Arizona | | $ | 124,442,950 | | | $ | 5,087,688 | | | $ | (563,694 | ) | | $ | 4,523,994 | |
AB Massachusetts | | | 225,434,093 | | | | 16,478,149 | | | | (287,430 | ) | | | 16,190,719 | |
AB Michigan | | | 53,585,247 | | | | 2,139,408 | | | | (245,506 | ) | | | 1,893,902 | |
AB Minnesota | | | 84,163,182 | | | | 4,433,610 | | | | (252,326 | ) | | | 4,181,284 | |
AB New Jersey | | | 110,183,508 | | | | 7,951,190 | | | | (614,377 | ) | | | 7,336,813 | |
AB Ohio | | | 110,167,286 | | | | 4,632,881 | | | | (316,085 | ) | | | 4,316,796 | |
AB Pennsylvania | | | 94,368,288 | | | | 5,909,311 | | | | (210,123 | ) | | | 5,699,188 | |
AB Virginia | | | 221,311,823 | | | | 13,346,558 | | | | (381,784 | ) | | | 12,964,774 | |
1. Derivative Financial Instruments
Each Portfolio may use derivatives in an effort to earn income and enhance returns, to replace more traditional direct investments, to obtain exposure to otherwise inaccessible markets (collectively, “investment purposes”), or to hedge or adjust the risk profile of its portfolio.
The principal type of derivatives utilized by the Portfolios, as well as the methods in which they may be used are:
Each Portfolio may enter into swaps to hedge their exposure to interest rates, credit risk, or currencies and for other purposes discussed below. A swap is an agreement that obligates two parties to exchange a series of cash flows at specified intervals based upon or calculated by reference to changes in specified prices or rates for a specified amount of an underlying asset. The payment flows are usually netted against each other, with the difference being paid by one party to the other. In addition, collateral may be pledged or received by the Portfolio in accordance with the terms of the respective swaps to provide value and recourse to the Portfolio or its counterparties in the event of default, bankruptcy or insolvency by one of the parties to the swap.
Risks may arise as a result of the failure of the counterparty to the swap to comply with the terms of the swap. The loss incurred by the failure of a counterparty is generally limited to the net interim payment to be received by the Portfolio, and/or the termination value at the end of the contract. Therefore, the Portfolio considers the creditworthiness of each counterparty to a swap in evaluating potential counterparty risk. This risk is mitigated by having a netting arrangement between the Portfolio and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to the
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Portfolio to cover the Portfolio’s exposure to the counterparty. Additionally, risks may arise from unanticipated movements in interest rates or in the value of the underlying securities. The Portfolio accrues for the interim payments on swaps on a daily basis, with the net amount recorded within unrealized appreciation/depreciation of swaps on the statement of assets and liabilities, where applicable. Once the interim payments are settled in cash, the net amount is recorded as realized gain/(loss) on swaps on the statement of operations, in addition to any realized gain/(loss) recorded upon the termination of swaps. Upfront premiums paid or received are recognized at cost or proceeds on the statement of assets and liabilities and are amortized on a straight line basis over the life of the contract. Amortized upfront premiums are included in the net realized gain/(loss) from swaps on the statement of operations. Fluctuations in the value of swaps are recorded as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of swaps on the statement of operations.
Interest Rate Swaps:
Each Portfolio is subject to interest rate risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. Because the Portfolio holds fixed rate bonds, the value of these bonds may decrease if interest rates rise. To help hedge against this risk and to maintain its ability to generate income at prevailing market rates, the Portfolio may enter into interest rate swaps. Interest rate swaps are agreements between two parties to exchange cash flows based on a notional amount. The Portfolio may elect to pay a fixed rate and receive a floating rate, or, receive a fixed rate and pay a floating rate on a notional amount.
In addition, each Portfolio may also enter into interest rate swap transactions to preserve a return or spread on a particular investment or portion of its portfolio, or protecting against an increase in the price of securities the Portfolio anticipates purchasing at a later date. Interest rate swaps involve the exchange by a Portfolio with another party of their respective commitments to pay or receive interest (e.g., an exchange of floating rate payments for fixed rate payments) computed based on a contractually-based principal (or “notional”) amount. Interest rate swaps are entered into on a net basis (i.e., the two payment streams are netted out, with the Portfolio receiving or paying, as the case may be, only the net amount of the two payments).
During the period ended May 31, 2015, the AB Massachusetts Portfolio, AB Minnesota Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Ohio Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolio Portfolios held interest rate swaps for hedging purposes.
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The Portfolio typically enters into International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar master agreements (collectively, “Master Agreements”) with its derivative contract counterparties in order to, among other things, reduce its credit risk to counterparties. ISDA Master Agreements include provisions for general obligations, representations, collateral and events of default or termination. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Portfolios typically may offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instrument’s payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment (close-out netting) in the event of default or termination.
Various Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions with counterparties, including transactions such as derivative transactions, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements. These Master Agreements typically attempt to reduce the counterparty risk associated with such transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Cross-termination provisions under Master Agreements typically provide that a default in connection with one transaction between the Portfolio and a counterparty gives the non-defaulting party the right to terminate any other transactions in place with the defaulting party to create one single net payment due to/due from the defaulting party. In the event of a default by a Master Agreements counterparty, the return of collateral with market value in excess of the Portfolio’s net liability, held by the defaulting party, may be delayed or denied.
The Portfolio’s Master Agreements may contain provisions for early termination of OTC derivative transactions in the event the net assets of the Portfolio decline below specific levels (“net asset contingent features”). If these levels are triggered, the Portfolio’s counterparty has the right to terminate such transaction and require the Portfolio to pay or receive a settlement amount in connection with the terminated transaction. For additional details, please refer to netting arrangements by counterparty tables below.
At May 31, 2015, the Portfolios had entered into the following derivatives:
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AB Massachusetts Portfolio | | | | | | | |
| | Asset Derivatives | | | Liability Derivatives |
Derivative Type | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value |
Interest rate contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on interest rate swaps | | $ | 731,987 | | | | | |
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Total | | | | $ | 731,987 | | | | | |
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The effect of derivative instruments on the statement of operations for the period ended May 31, 2015:
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Derivative Type | | Location of Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives | | Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation or (Depreciation) | |
Interest rate contracts | | Net realized gain (loss) on swaps; Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of swaps | | $ | 150,317 | | | $ | (27,974 | ) |
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Total | | | | $ | 150,317 | | | $ | (27,974 | ) |
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AB Minnesota Portfolio | | | | | | | |
| | Asset Derivatives | | | Liability Derivatives |
Derivative Type | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value |
Interest rate contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on interest rate swaps | | $ | 170,366 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | $ | 170,366 | | | | | |
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The effect of derivative instruments on the statement of operations for the period ended May 31, 2015:
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Derivative Type | | Location of Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives | | Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation or (Depreciation) | |
Interest rate contracts | | Net realized gain (loss) on swaps; Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of swaps | | $ | 105,926 | | | $ | (88,314 | ) |
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Total | | | | $ | 105,926 | | | $ | (88,314 | ) |
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AB New Jersey Portfolio | | | | | | | |
| | Asset Derivatives | | | Liability Derivatives |
Derivative Type | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value |
Interest rate contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on interest rate swaps | | $ | 176,219 | | | | | |
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Total | | | | $ | 176,219 | | | | | |
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The effect of derivative instruments on the statement of operations for the period ended May 31, 2015:
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Derivative Type | | Location of Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives | | Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation or (Depreciation) | |
Interest rate contracts | | Net realized gain (loss) on swaps; Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of swaps | | $ | 92,095 | | | $ | (72,874 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | $ | 92,095 | | | $ | (72,874 | ) |
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AB Ohio Portfolio | | | | | | | |
| | Asset Derivatives | | | Liability Derivatives |
Derivative Type | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value |
Interest rate contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on interest rate swaps | | $ | 175,233 | | | | | |
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Total | | | | $ | 175,233 | | | | | |
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The effect of derivative instruments on the statement of operations for the period ended May 31, 2015:
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Derivative Type | | Location of Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives | | Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation or (Depreciation) | |
Interest rate contracts | | Net realized gain (loss) on swaps; Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of swaps | | $ | 108,952 | | | $ | (90,838 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | $ | 108,952 | | | $ | (90,838 | ) |
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AB Virginia Portfolio | | | | | | | |
| | Asset Derivatives | | | Liability Derivatives |
Derivative Type | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value |
Interest rate contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on interest rate swaps | | $ | 640,488 | | | | | |
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Total | | | | $ | 640,488 | | | | | |
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The effect of derivative instruments on the statement of operations for the period ended May 31, 2015:
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Derivative Type | | Location of Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives | | Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation or (Depreciation) | |
Interest rate contracts | | Net realized gain (loss) on swaps; Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of swaps | | $ | 131,527 | | | $ | (24,478 | ) |
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Total | | | | $ | 131,527 | | | $ | (24,478 | ) |
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The following tables represent the average monthly volume of the Portfolio’s derivative transactions during the period ended May 31, 2015:
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AB Massachusetts Portfolio | | | | |
Interest Rate Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 8,000,000 | |
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AB Minnesota Portfolio | | | | |
Interest Rate Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 3,500,000 | |
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AB New Jersey Portfolio | | | | |
Interest Rate Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 3,000,000 | |
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AB Ohio Portfolio | | | | |
Interest Rate Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 3,600,000 | |
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AB Virginia Portfolio | | | | |
Interest Rate Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 7,000,000 | |
For financial reporting purposes, the Portfolios do not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the statement of assets and liabilities.
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All derivatives held at period end were subject to netting arrangements. The following tables present the Portfolios’ derivative assets and liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under Master Agreements (“MA”) and net of the related collateral received/ pledged by the Portfolios as of May 31, 2015:
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AB Massachusetts Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Derivative Assets Subject to a MA | | | Derivative Available for Offset | | | Cash Collateral Received | | | Security Collateral Received* | | | Net Amount of Derivatives Assets | |
OTC Derivatives: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Citibank | | $ | 731,987 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | (731,987 | ) | | $ | – 0 | – |
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Total | | $ | 731,987 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | (731,987 | ) | | $ | – 0 | –^ |
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* | | The actual collateral received/pledged may be more than the amount reported due to overcollateralization. |
^ | | Net amount represents the net receivable/payable that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default or termination. The net amount from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same counterparty. |
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AB Minnesota Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Derivative Assets Subject to a MA | | | Derivative Available for Offset | | | Cash Collateral Received | | | Security Collateral Received | | | Net Amount of Derivatives Assets | |
OTC Derivatives: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. | | $ | 170,366 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 170,366 | |
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Total | | $ | 170,366 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 170,366 | ^ |
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^ | | Net amount represents the net receivable/payable that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default or termination. The net amount from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same counterparty. |
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AB New Jersey Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Derivative Assets Subject to a MA | | | Derivative Available for Offset | | | Cash Collateral Received | | | Security Collateral Received | | | Net Amount of Derivatives Assets | |
OTC Derivatives: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. | | $ | 176,219 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 176,219 | |
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Total | | $ | 176,219 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 176,219 | ^ |
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^ | | Net amount represents the net receivable/payable that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default or termination. The net amount from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same counterparty. |
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AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II • | | | 135 | |
Notes to Financial Statements
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AB Ohio Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Derivative Assets Subject to a MA | | | Derivative Available for Offset | | | Cash Collateral Received | | | Security Collateral Received | | | Net Amount of Derivatives Assets | |
OTC Derivatives: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. | | $ | 175,233 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 175,233 | |
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Total | | $ | 175,233 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 175,233 | ^ |
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^ | | Net amount represents the net receivable/payable that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default or termination. The net amount from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same counterparty. |
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AB Virginia Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Derivative Assets Subject to a MA | | | Derivative Available for Offset | | | Cash Collateral Received | | | Security Collateral Received* | | | Net Amount of Derivatives Assets | |
OTC Derivatives: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Citibank | | $ | 640,488 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | (640,488 | ) | | $ | – 0 | – |
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Total | | $ | 640,488 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | (640,488 | ) | | $ | – 0 | –^ |
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* | | The actual collateral received/pledged may be more than the amount reported due to overcollateralization. |
^ | | Net amount represents the net receivable/payable that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default or termination. The net amount from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same counterparty. |
NOTE E
Shares of Beneficial Interest
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest for each Portfolio were as follows:
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| | AB Arizona Portfolio | | | |
| | Shares | | | | | Amount | | | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | | | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | |
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Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 647,396 | | | | 573,931 | | | | 1,188,942 | | | | | $ | 7,218,558 | | | $ | 6,229,413 | | | $ | 13,490,387 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 122,111 | | | | 197,667 | | | | 233,895 | | | | | | 1,359,112 | | | | 2,145,607 | | | | 2,615,961 | | | |
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Shares converted from Class B | | | 4,224 | | | | 15,273 | | | | 74,761 | | | | | | 47,479 | | | | 165,251 | | | | 823,197 | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (1,043,816 | ) | | | (1,976,025 | ) | | | (2,885,294 | ) | | | | | (11,626,423 | ) | | | (21,313,971 | ) | | | (31,889,902 | ) | | |
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Net decrease | | | (270,085 | ) | | | (1,189,154 | ) | | | (1,387,696 | ) | | | | $ | (3,001,274 | ) | | $ | (12,773,700 | ) | | $ | (14,960,357 | ) | | |
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136 | | • AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II |
Notes to Financial Statements
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| | AB Arizona Portfolio | | | |
| | Shares | | | | | Amount | | | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | | | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | |
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Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 43 | | | | 56 | | | | 265 | | | | | $ | 476 | | | $ | 600 | | | $ | 2,967 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 122 | | | | 448 | | | | 1,593 | | | | | | 1,366 | | | | 4,843 | | | | 17,870 | | | |
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Shares converted to Class A | | | (4,232 | ) | | | (15,291 | ) | | | (74,879 | ) | | | | | (47,479 | ) | | | (165,251 | ) | | | (823,197 | ) | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (7,940 | ) | | | (7,537 | ) | | | (24,830 | ) | | | | | (88,490 | ) | | | (80,627 | ) | | | (272,310 | ) | | |
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Net decrease | | | (12,007 | ) | | | (22,324 | ) | | | (97,851 | ) | | | | $ | (134,127 | ) | | $ | (240,435 | ) | | $ | (1,074,670 | ) | | |
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Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 142,728 | | | | 161,530 | | | | 365,747 | | | | | $ | 1,585,695 | | | $ | 1,753,211 | | | $ | 4,117,392 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 25,944 | | | | 43,748 | | | | 55,193 | | | | | | 288,390 | | | | 473,861 | | | | 615,886 | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (188,230 | ) | | | (730,001 | ) | | | (724,508 | ) | | | | | (2,096,527 | ) | | | (7,874,512 | ) | | | (7,991,854 | ) | | |
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Net decrease | | | (19,558 | ) | | | (524,723 | ) | | | (303,568 | ) | | | | $ | (222,442 | ) | | $ | (5,647,440 | ) | | $ | (3,258,576 | ) | | |
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| | AB Massachusetts Portfolio | | | |
| | Shares | | | | | Amount | | | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | | | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | |
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Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,342,075 | | | | 2,878,225 | | | | 3,914,666 | | | | | $ | 15,416,051 | | | $ | 32,138,616 | | | $ | 45,828,980 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 192,964 | | | | 316,758 | | | | 387,628 | | | | | | 2,215,346 | | | | 3,549,776 | | | | 4,496,991 | | | |
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Shares converted from Class B | | | 15,518 | | | | 58,212 | | | | 40,222 | | | | | | 179,235 | | | | 650,814 | | | | 466,860 | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (2,038,286 | ) | | | (4,457,081 | ) | | | (5,685,750 | ) | | | | | (23,426,821 | ) | | | (49,734,756 | ) | | | (64,855,798 | ) | | |
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Net decrease | | | (487,729 | ) | | | (1,203,886 | ) | | | (1,343,234 | ) | | | | $ | (5,616,189 | ) | | $ | (13,395,550 | ) | | $ | (14,062,967 | ) | | |
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Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 139 | | | | 3,156 | | | | 2,370 | | | | | $ | 1,601 | | | $ | 34,700 | | | $ | 28,336 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 577 | | | | 1,696 | | | | 2,632 | | | | | | 6,613 | | | | 18,927 | | | | 30,540 | | | |
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Shares converted to Class A | | | (15,547 | ) | | | (58,317 | ) | | | (40,294 | ) | | | | | (179,235 | ) | | | (650,814 | ) | | | (466,860 | ) | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (7,841 | ) | | | (18,049 | ) | | | (23,008 | ) | | | | | (89,822 | ) | | | (200,683 | ) | | | (268,361 | ) | | |
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Net decrease | | | (22,672 | ) | | | (71,514 | ) | | | (58,300 | ) | | | | $ | (260,843 | ) | | $ | (797,870 | ) | | $ | (676,345 | ) | | |
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Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 222,782 | | | | 259,405 | | | | 1,149,243 | | | | | $ | 2,556,531 | | | $ | 2,896,903 | | | $ | 13,494,846 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 60,630 | | | | 109,150 | | | | 147,143 | | | | | | 694,877 | | | | 1,220,343 | | | | 1,705,626 | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (335,993 | ) | | | (1,427,441 | ) | | | (1,447,850 | ) | | | | | (3,847,688 | ) | | | (15,854,677 | ) | | | (16,459,640 | ) | | |
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Net decrease | | | (52,581 | ) | | | (1,058,886 | ) | | | (151,464 | ) | | | | $ | (596,280 | ) | | $ | (11,737,431 | ) | | $ | (1,259,168 | ) | | |
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AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II • | | | 137 | |
Notes to Financial Statements
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| | AB Michigan Portfolio | | | |
| | Shares | | | | | Amount | | | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | | | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | |
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Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 146,065 | | | | 124,440 | | | | 978,540 | | | | | $ | 1,533,441 | | | $ | 1,263,820 | | | $ | 10,600,549 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 53,270 | | | | 97,411 | | | | 181,599 | | | | | | 555,963 | | | | 985,982 | | | | 1,946,328 | | | |
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Shares converted from Class B | | | 3,987 | | | | 7,724 | | | | 39,457 | | | | | | 41,730 | | | | 78,133 | | | | 423,211 | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (378,663 | ) | | | (1,340,398 | ) | | | (2,796,780 | ) | | | | | (3,943,368 | ) | | | (13,490,700 | ) | | | (29,188,908 | ) | | |
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Net decrease | | | (175,341 | ) | | | (1,110,823 | ) | | | (1,597,184 | ) | | | | $ | (1,812,234 | ) | | $ | (11,162,765 | ) | | $ | (16,218,820 | ) | | |
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Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 792 | | | | 1,292 | | | | 1,293 | | | | | $ | 8,252 | | | $ | 13,032 | | | $ | 13,718 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 585 | | | | 1,121 | | | | 2,462 | | | | | | 6,089 | | | | 11,324 | | | | 26,440 | | | |
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Shares converted to Class A | | | (3,994 | ) | | | (7,739 | ) | | | (39,531 | ) | | | | | (41,730 | ) | | | (78,133 | ) | | | (423,211 | ) | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (583 | ) | | | (3,414 | ) | | | (10,528 | ) | | | | | (6,027 | ) | | | (34,204 | ) | | | (107,843 | ) | | |
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Net decrease | | | (3,200 | ) | | | (8,740 | ) | | | (46,304 | ) | | | | $ | (33,416 | ) | | $ | (87,981 | ) | | $ | (490,896 | ) | | |
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Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 126,096 | | | | 75,249 | | | | 267,702 | | | | | $ | 1,314,259 | | | $ | 755,436 | | | $ | 2,888,217 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 23,327 | | | | 40,327 | | | | 67,307 | | | | | | 243,019 | | | | 407,477 | | | | 719,815 | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (194,088 | ) | | | (506,596 | ) | | | (715,855 | ) | | | | | (2,022,865 | ) | | | (5,065,573 | ) | | | (7,474,199 | ) | | |
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Net decrease | | | (44,665 | ) | | | (391,020 | ) | | | (380,846 | ) | | | | $ | (465,587 | ) | | $ | (3,902,660 | ) | | $ | (3,866,167 | ) | | |
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| | AB Minnesota Portfolio | | | |
| | Shares | | | | | Amount | | | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | | | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | |
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Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 537,113 | | | | 876,484 | | | | 1,223,236 | | | | | $ | 5,626,202 | | | $ | 8,989,925 | | | $ | 13,002,342 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 120,844 | | | | 139,095 | | | | 183,756 | | | | | | 1,264,505 | | | | 1,430,970 | | | | 1,933,168 | | | |
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Shares converted from Class B | | | 5,634 | | | | 3,393 | | | | 5,508 | | | | | | 59,103 | | | | 34,544 | | | | 56,149 | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (525,342 | ) | | | (1,496,713 | ) | | | (2,215,497 | ) | | | | | (5,503,788 | ) | | | (15,268,596 | ) | | | (22,991,123 | ) | | |
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Net increase (decrease) | | | 138,249 | | | | (477,741 | ) | | | (802,997 | ) | | | | $ | 1,446,022 | | | $ | (4,813,157 | ) | | $ | (7,999,464 | ) | | |
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Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 68 | | | | 30 | | | | 31 | | | | | $ | 701 | | | $ | 304 | | | $ | 330 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 102 | | | | 230 | | | | 369 | | | | | | 1,063 | | | | 2,363 | | | | 3,882 | | | |
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Shares converted to Class A | | | (5,635 | ) | | | (3,393 | ) | | | (5,508 | ) | | | | | (59,103 | ) | | | (34,544 | ) | | | (56,149 | ) | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (50 | ) | | | (800 | ) | | | (501 | ) | | | | | (506 | ) | | | (8,075 | ) | | | (5,359 | ) | | |
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Net decrease | | | (5,515 | ) | | | (3,933 | ) | | | (5,609 | ) | | | | $ | (57,845 | ) | | $ | (39,952 | ) | | $ | (57,296 | ) | | |
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138 | | • AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II |
Notes to Financial Statements
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| | AB Minnesota Portfolio | | | |
| | Shares | | | | | Amount | | | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | | | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | |
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Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 80,832 | | | | 122,771 | | | | 333,610 | | | | | $ | 847,690 | | | $ | 1,262,819 | | | $ | 3,534,159 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 24,873 | | | | 29,753 | | | | 40,859 | | | | | | 260,520 | | | | 306,206 | | | | 430,478 | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (130,240 | ) | | | (492,938 | ) | | | (586,237 | ) | | | | | (1,365,901 | ) | | | (5,045,152 | ) | | | (6,089,409 | ) | | |
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Net decrease | | | (24,535 | ) | | | (340,414 | ) | | | (211,768 | ) | | | | $ | (257,691 | ) | | $ | (3,476,127 | ) | | $ | (2,124,772 | ) | | |
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| | AB New Jersey Portfolio | | | |
| | Shares | | | | | Amount | | | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | | | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | |
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Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 618,946 | | | | 961,030 | | | | 2,126,030 | | | | | $ | 6,067,290 | | | $ | 9,252,855 | | | $ | 21,339,762 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 112,022 | | | | 187,608 | | | | 204,166 | | | | | | 1,097,494 | | | | 1,810,822 | | | | 2,034,453 | | | |
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Shares converted from Class B | | | 8,724 | | | | 45,212 | | | | 78,288 | | | | | | 85,498 | | | | 435,607 | | | | 786,292 | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (1,618,629 | ) | | | (2,789,281 | ) | | | (2,567,219 | ) | | | | | (15,867,624 | ) | | | (26,769,741 | ) | | | (25,351,737 | ) | | |
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Net decrease | | | (878,937 | ) | | | (1,595,431 | ) | | | (158,735 | ) | | | | $ | (8,617,342 | ) | | $ | (15,270,457 | ) | | $ | (1,191,230 | ) | | |
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Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 316 | | | | 19,808 | | | | 1,567 | | | | | $ | 3,100 | | | $ | 189,258 | | | $ | 15,741 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 772 | | | | 1,848 | | | | 2,790 | | | | | | 7,564 | | | | 17,827 | | | | 27,948 | | | |
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Shares converted to Class A | | | (8,718 | ) | | | (45,210 | ) | | | (78,281 | ) | | | | | (85,498 | ) | | | (435,607 | ) | | | (786,292 | ) | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (2,354 | ) | | | (31,158 | ) | | | (18,947 | ) | | | | | (23,132 | ) | | | (299,274 | ) | | | (189,401 | ) | | |
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Net decrease | | | (9,984 | ) | | | (54,712 | ) | | | (92,871 | ) | | | | $ | (97,966 | ) | | $ | (527,796 | ) | | $ | (932,004 | ) | | |
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Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 123,244 | | | | 212,766 | | | | 467,610 | | | | | $ | 1,209,191 | | | $ | 2,057,122 | | | $ | 4,738,099 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 36,597 | | | | 63,305 | | | | 69,028 | | | | | | 358,796 | | | | 611,306 | | | | 688,190 | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (261,414 | ) | | | (675,053 | ) | | | (774,695 | ) | | | | | (2,568,644 | ) | | | (6,480,663 | ) | | | (7,697,958 | ) | | |
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Net decrease | | | (101,573 | ) | | | (398,982 | ) | | | (238,057 | ) | | | | $ | (1,000,657 | ) | | $ | (3,812,235 | ) | | $ | (2,271,669 | ) | | |
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| | AB Ohio Portfolio | | | |
| | Shares | | | | | Amount | | | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | | | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | |
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Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 575,276 | | | | 862,908 | | | | 1,883,637 | | | | | $ | 5,746,016 | | | $ | 8,425,806 | | | $ | 19,679,304 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 114,044 | | | | 207,644 | | | | 273,349 | | | | | | 1,139,027 | | | | 2,034,219 | | | | 2,824,080 | | | |
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Shares converted from Class B | | | 6,587 | | | | 58,886 | | | | 60,864 | | | | | | 65,865 | | | | 576,380 | | | | 631,943 | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (751,797 | ) | | | (2,854,557 | ) | | | (3,054,091 | ) | | | | | (7,513,920 | ) | | | (27,848,488 | ) | | | (30,953,383 | ) | | |
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Net decrease | | | (55,890 | ) | | | (1,725,119 | ) | | | (836,241 | ) | | | | $ | (563,012 | ) | | $ | (16,812,083 | ) | | $ | (7,818,056 | ) | | |
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Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 289 | | | | 430 | | | | 2,382 | | | | | $ | 2,881 | | | $ | 4,200 | | | $ | 25,172 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 284 | | | | 1,236 | | | | 3,439 | | | | | | 2,839 | | | | 12,065 | | | | 35,673 | | | |
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Shares converted to Class A | | | (6,593 | ) | | | (58,952 | ) | | | (60,930 | ) | | | | | (65,865 | ) | | | (576,380 | ) | | | (631,943 | ) | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (551 | ) | | | (4,307 | ) | | | (35,573 | ) | | | | | (5,509 | ) | | | (41,975 | ) | | | (365,061 | ) | | |
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Net decrease | | | (6,571 | ) | | | (61,593 | ) | | | (90,682 | ) | | | | $ | (65,654 | ) | | $ | (602,090 | ) | | $ | (936,159 | ) | | |
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Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 79,745 | | | | 143,044 | | | | 383,989 | | | | | $ | 795,292 | | | $ | 1,403,469 | | | $ | 4,033,049 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 35,516 | | | | 68,062 | | | | 92,735 | | | | | | 354,642 | | | | 666,213 | | | | 958,252 | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (277,980 | ) | | | (919,712 | ) | | | (757,205 | ) | | | | | (2,772,112 | ) | | | (8,965,876 | ) | | | (7,664,351 | ) | | |
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Net decrease | | | (162,719 | ) | | | (708,606 | ) | | | (280,481 | ) | | | | $ | (1,622,178 | ) | | $ | (6,896,194 | ) | | $ | (2,673,050 | ) | | |
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| | AB Pennsylvania Portfolio | | | |
| | Shares | | | | | Amount | | | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | | | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | |
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Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 368,086 | | | | 358,028 | | | | 1,561,453 | | | | | $ | 3,899,480 | | | $ | 3,648,627 | | | $ | 16,232,417 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 93,267 | | | | 172,726 | | | | 236,067 | | | | | | 981,784 | | | | 1,766,875 | | | | 2,518,277 | | | |
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Shares converted from Class B | | | 13,271 | | | | 47,221 | | | | 57,519 | | | | | | 139,255 | | | | 486,155 | | | | 608,258 | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (802,666 | ) | | | (1,401,858 | ) | | | (2,725,618 | ) | | | | | (8,463,673 | ) | | | (14,261,253 | ) | | | (28,187,212 | ) | | |
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Net decrease | | | (328,042 | ) | | | (823,883 | ) | | | (870,579 | ) | | | | $ | (3,443,154 | ) | | $ | (8,359,596 | ) | | $ | (8,828,260 | ) | | |
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| | AB Pennsylvania Portfolio | | | |
| | Shares | | | | | Amount | | | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | | | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | |
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Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 205 | | | | 759 | | | | 1,427 | | | | | $ | 2,160 | | | $ | 7,696 | | | $ | 15,142 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 288 | | | | 1,376 | | | | 3,182 | | | | | | 3,027 | | | | 14,022 | | | | 34,072 | | | |
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Shares converted to Class A | | | (13,271 | ) | | | (47,224 | ) | | | (57,519 | ) | | | | | (139,255 | ) | | | (486,155 | ) | | | (608,258 | ) | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (3,698 | ) | | | (11,452 | ) | | | (13,116 | ) | | | | | (38,805 | ) | | | (116,254 | ) | | | (131,699 | ) | | |
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Net decrease | | | (16,476 | ) | | | (56,541 | ) | | | (66,026 | ) | | | | $ | (172,873 | ) | | $ | (580,691 | ) | | $ | (690,743 | ) | | |
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Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 71,133 | | | | 85,052 | | | | 291,849 | | | | | $ | 749,710 | | | $ | 872,643 | | | $ | 3,129,810 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 24,128 | | | | 47,112 | | | | 66,935 | | | | | | 254,001 | | | | 481,565 | | | | 714,550 | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (133,735 | ) | | | (370,534 | ) | | | (613,962 | ) | | | | | (1,409,155 | ) | | | (3,761,889 | ) | | | (6,416,629 | ) | | |
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Net decrease | | | (38,474 | ) | | | (238,370 | ) | | | (255,178 | ) | | | | $ | (405,444 | ) | | $ | (2,407,681 | ) | | $ | (2,572,269 | ) | | |
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| | AB Virginia Portfolio | | | |
| | Shares | | | | | Amount | | | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | | | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | |
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Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,457,408 | | | | 1,190,701 | | | | 3,128,386 | | | | | $ | 16,345,109 | | | $ | 12,915,731 | | | $ | 35,524,772 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 184,625 | | | | 307,132 | | | | 464,665 | | | | | | 2,070,245 | | | | 3,347,004 | | | | 5,274,230 | | | |
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Shares converted from Class B | | | 29,391 | | | | 57,896 | | | | 44,519 | | | | | | 329,613 | | | | 629,118 | | | | 494,223 | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (897,713 | ) | | | (3,397,801 | ) | | | (5,870,650 | ) | | | | | (10,059,039 | ) | | | (36,619,917 | ) | | | (64,514,873 | ) | | |
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Net increase (decrease) | | | 773,711 | | | | (1,842,072 | ) | | | (2,233,080 | ) | | | | $ | 8,685,928 | | | $ | (19,728,064 | ) | | $ | (23,221,648 | ) | | |
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Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 449 | | | | 895 | | | | 3,500 | | | | | $ | 5,016 | | | $ | 9,700 | | | $ | 39,038 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 447 | | | | 1,472 | | | | 3,352 | | | | | | 5,005 | | | | 15,963 | | | | 38,167 | | | |
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Shares converted to Class A | | | (29,443 | ) | | | (57,997 | ) | | | (44,599 | ) | | | | | (329,613 | ) | | | (629,118 | ) | | | (494,223 | ) | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (921 | ) | | | (2,810 | ) | | | (23,333 | ) | | | | | (10,318 | ) | | | (30,238 | ) | | | (264,799 | ) | | |
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Net decrease | | | (29,468 | ) | | | (58,440 | ) | | | (61,080 | ) | | | | $ | (329,910 | ) | | $ | (633,693 | ) | | $ | (681,817 | ) | | |
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| | AB Virginia Portfolio | | | |
| | Shares | | | | | Amount | | | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | | | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | |
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Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 246,598 | | | | 350,918 | | | | 725,190 | | | | | $ | 2,758,541 | | | $ | 3,819,264 | | | $ | 8,247,021 | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 59,905 | | | | 101,472 | | | | 152,900 | | | | | | 669,990 | | | | 1,102,530 | | | | 1,732,536 | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (358,176 | ) | | | (1,039,994 | ) | | | (1,641,201 | ) | | | | | (4,002,305 | ) | | | (11,202,422 | ) | | | (18,013,023 | ) | | |
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Net decrease | | | (51,673 | ) | | | (587,604 | ) | | | (763,111 | ) | | | | $ | (573,774 | ) | | $ | (6,280,628 | ) | | $ | (8,033,466 | ) | | |
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(a) | | The Portfolio changed its fiscal year end from September 30 to May 31. |
NOTE F
Risks Involved in Investing in the Portfolios
Credit Risk—An issuer or guarantor of a fixed-income security, or the counterparty to a derivatives or other contract, may be unable or unwilling to make timely payments of interest or principal, or to otherwise honor its obligations. The issuer or guarantor may default, causing a loss of the full principal amount of a security. The degree of risk for a particular security may be reflected in its credit rating. There is the possibility that the credit rating of a fixed-income security may be downgraded after purchase, which may adversely affect the value of the security. Investments in fixed-income securities with lower ratings tend to have a higher probability that an issuer will default or fail to meet its payment obligations.
Municipal Market Risk and Concentration of Credit Risk—This is the risk that special factors may adversely affect the value of municipal securities and have a significant effect on the yield or value of the Portfolios’ investments in municipal securities. These factors include economic conditions, political or legislative changes, uncertainties related to the tax status of municipal securities, or the rights of investors in these securities. The Portfolios of the AllianceBernstein Municipal Income Fund II are State Portfolios that may invest a large portion of their assets in a particular state’s municipal securities and their various political subdivisions. To the extent that these Portfolios invest more of their assets in a particular state’s municipal securities, these Portfolios may be vulnerable to events adversely affecting that state, including economic, political and regulatory occurrences, court decisions, terrorism and catastrophic natural disasters, such as hurricanes or earthquakes. These Portfolios’ investments in certain municipal securities with principal and interest payments that are made from the revenues of a specific project or facility, and not general tax revenues, may have increased risks. Factors affecting the project or facility, such as local business or economic conditions, could have a significant effect on the project’s ability to make payments of principal and interest on these securities.
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Interest Rate Risk—Changes in interest rates will affect the value of investments in fixed-income securities. When interest rates rise, the value of investments in fixed-income securities tends to fall and this decrease in value may not be offset by higher income from new investments. Interest rate risk is generally greater for fixed-income securities with longer maturities or durations.
Duration Risk—Duration is the measure that relates the expected price volatility of a fixed-income security to changes in interest rates. The duration of a fixed-income security may be shorter than or equal to full maturity of a fixed-income security. Fixed-income securities with longer durations have more risk and will decrease in price as interest rates rise. For example, a fixed-income security with a duration of three years will decrease in value by approximately 3% if interest rates increase by 1%.
Inflation Risk—This is the risk that the value of assets or income from investments will be less in the future as inflation decreases the value of money. As inflation increases, the real value of the Portfolio’s assets can decline as can the value of the Portfolio’s distributions. This risk is significantly greater for fixed-income securities with longer maturities.
Liquidity Risk—Liquidity risk occurs when certain investments become difficult to purchase or sell. Difficulty in selling less liquid securities may result in sales at disadvantageous prices affecting the value of your investment in the Portfolio’s. Causes of liquidity risk may include low trading volumes and large positions. Municipal securities may have more liquidity risk than other fixed-income securities because they trade less frequently and the market for municipal securities is generally smaller than many other markets.
Financing and Related Transactions; Leverage and Other Risks—The Portfolios may utilize financial leverage, including tender option bond transactions, to seek to enhance the yield and net asset value. These objectives may not be achieved in all interest rate environments. Leverage creates certain risks for shareholders, including the likelihood of greater volatility of the net asset value. If income from the securities purchased from the funds made available by leverage is not sufficient to cover the cost of leverage, the Portfolios return will be less than if leverage had not been used. As a result, the amounts available for distribution as dividends and other distributions will be reduced. During periods of rising short-term interest rates, the interest paid on the floaters in tender option bond transactions would increase, which may adversely affect the Portfolios income and distribution to shareholders. A decline in distributions would adversely affect the Portfolios yield. If rising short-term rates coincide with a period of rising long-term rates, the value of the long-term municipal bonds purchased with the proceeds of leverage would decline, adversely affecting the net asset value.
In a tender option bond transaction, the Portfolios may transfer a highly rated fixed-rate municipal security to a broker, which, in turn, deposits the bond into a
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special purpose vehicle (typically, a trust) usually sponsored by the broker. The Portfolios receives cash and a residual interest security (sometimes referred to as an “inverse floater”) issued by the trust in return. The trust simultaneously issues securities, which pay an interest rate that is reset each week based on an index of high-grade short-term seven-day demand notes. These securities, sometimes referred to as “floaters”, are bought by third parties, including tax-exempt money market funds, and can be tendered by these holders to a liquidity provider at par, unless certain events occur. The Portfolios continue to earn all the interest from the transferred bond less the amount of interest paid on the floaters and the expenses of the trust, which include payments to the trustee and the liquidity provider and organizational costs. The Portfolios also use the cash received from the transaction for investment purposes or to retire other forms of leverage. Under certain circumstances, the trust may be terminated and collapsed, either by the Portfolios or upon the occurrence of certain events, such as a downgrade in the credit quality of the underlying bond, or in the event holders of the floaters tender their securities to the liquidity provider. See Note I to the Financial Statements “Floating Rate Notes in Connection with Securities Held” for more information about tender option bond transactions.
The Portfolios may also purchase inverse floaters from a tender option bond trust in a secondary market transaction without first owning the underlying bond. The income received from an inverse floater varies inversely with the short-term interest rate paid on the floaters issued by the trust. The prices of inverse floaters are subject to greater volatility than the prices of fixed-income securities that are not inverse floaters. Investments in inverse floaters may amplify the risks of leverage. If short-term interest rates rise, the interest payable on the floaters would increase and income from the inverse floaters decrease.
Derivatives Risk—The Portfolios may enter into derivative transactions such as forwards, options, futures and swaps. Derivatives may be illiquid, difficult to price, and leveraged so that small changes may produce disproportionate losses for the Portfolios, and subject to counterparty risk to a greater degree than more traditional investments. Derivatives may result in significant losses, including losses that are far greater than the value of the derivatives reflected in the statement of assets and liabilities.
Tax Risk—There is no guarantee that all of the Portfolios’ income will remain exempt from federal or state income taxes. From time to time, the U.S. Government and the U.S. Congress consider changes in federal tax law that could limit or eliminate the federal tax exemption for municipal bond income, which would in effect reduce the net income received by shareholders from the Portfolios by increasing taxes on that income. In such event, the Portfolios’ NAV could also decline as yields on municipal bonds, which are typically lower than those on taxable bonds, would be expected to increase to approximately the yield of comparable taxable bonds. Actions or anticipated actions affecting the
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tax exempt status of municipal bonds could also result in significant shareholder redemptions of Portfolio shares as investors anticipate adverse effects on the Portfolios or seek higher yields to offset the potential loss of the tax deduction. As a result, the Portfolios would be required to maintain higher levels of cash to meet the redemptions, which would negatively affect the Portfolios’ yield.
Indemnification Risk—In the ordinary course of business, a Portfolio enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Portfolios’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Portfolios have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these indemnification provisions and expect the risk of loss thereunder to be remote. Therefore, the Portfolios have not accrued any liability in connection with these indemnification provisions.
NOTE G
Joint Credit Facility
A number of open-end mutual funds managed by the Adviser, including the Portfolios, participate in a $280 million revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) intended to provide short-term financing, if necessary, subject to certain restrictions in connection with abnormal redemption activity. Commitment fees related to the Facility are paid by the participating funds and are included in miscellaneous expenses in the statement of operations. The Portfolios did not utilize the Facility during the period ended May 31, 2015.
NOTE H
Distributions to Shareholders
The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal period ended May 31, 2015 and years ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013 were as follows:
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AB Arizona Portfolio | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 14,371 | | | $ | 23,819 | | | $ | 23,246 | |
Long-term capital gains | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 84,324 | |
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Total taxable distributions | | | 14,371 | | | | 23,819 | | | | 107,570 | |
Tax exempt distributions | | | 2,923,238 | | | | 4,820,620 | | | | 5,708,115 | |
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Total distributions paid | | $ | 2,937,609 | | | $ | 4,844,439 | | | $ | 5,815,685 | |
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AB Massachusetts Portfolio | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 171,400 | | | $ | 258,707 | | | $ | 398,461 | |
Long-term capital gains | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 1,178,169 | |
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Total taxable distributions | | | 171,400 | | | | 258,707 | | | | 1,576,630 | |
Tax exempt distributions | | | 4,912,570 | | | | 8,201,528 | | | | 9,300,316 | |
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Total distributions paid | | $ | 5,083,970 | | | $ | 8,460,235 | | | $ | 10,876,946 | |
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AB Michigan Portfolio | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 4,449 | | | $ | 6,802 | | | $ | 177,114 | |
Long-term capital gains | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 884,582 | |
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Total taxable distributions | | | 4,449 | | | | 6,802 | | | | 1,061,696 | |
Tax exempt distributions | | | 1,174,960 | | | | 2,088,215 | | | | 2,841,749 | |
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Total distributions paid | | $ | 1,179,409 | | | $ | 2,095,017 | | | $ | 3,903,445 | |
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AB Minnesota Portfolio | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 78,065 | | | $ | 115,117 | | | $ | 113,212 | |
Long-term capital gains | | | 493,088 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 413,065 | |
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Total taxable distributions | | | 571,153 | | | | 115,117 | | | | 526,277 | |
Tax exempt distributions | | | 1,600,873 | | | | 2,515,905 | | | | 2,923,978 | |
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Total distributions paid | | $ | 2,172,026 | | | $ | 2,631,022 | | | $ | 3,450,255 | |
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AB New Jersey Portfolio | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 78,988 | | | $ | 118,332 | | | $ | 114,455 | |
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Total taxable distributions | | | 78,988 | | | | 118,332 | | | | 114,455 | |
Tax exempt distributions | | | 2,716,354 | | | | 4,663,383 | | | | 5,116,765 | |
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Total distributions paid | | $ | 2,795,342 | | | $ | 4,781,715 | | | $ | 5,231,220 | |
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AB Ohio Portfolio | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 88,812 | | | $ | 133,123 | | | $ | 129,053 | |
Long-term capital gains | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 826,450 | |
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Total taxable distributions | | | 88,812 | | | | 133,123 | | | | 955,503 | |
Tax exempt distributions | | | 2,307,820 | | | | 4,198,025 | | | | 5,012,726 | |
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Total distributions paid | | $ | 2,396,632 | | | $ | 4,331,148 | | | $ | 5,968,229 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
AB Pennsylvania Portfolio | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 3,732 | | | $ | 15,984 | | | $ | 132,142 | |
Long-term capital gains | | | – 0 | – | | | 335,541 | | | | 1,205,033 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total taxable distributions | | | 3,732 | | | | 351,525 | | | | 1,337,175 | |
Tax exempt distributions | | | 2,035,616 | | | | 3,321,109 | | | | 3,773,489 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions paid | | $ | 2,039,348 | | | $ | 3,672,634 | | | $ | 5,110,664 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
AB Virginia Portfolio | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 984,666 | | | $ | 265,735 | | | $ | 263,447 | |
Long-term capital gains | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 2,215,169 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total taxable distributions | | | 984,666 | | | | 265,735 | | | | 2,478,616 | |
Tax exempt distributions | | | 3,641,794 | | | | 7,163,748 | | | | 8,516,409 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions paid | | $ | 4,626,460 | | | $ | 7,429,483 | | | $ | 10,995,025 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements
As of May 31, 2015, the components of accumulated earnings/(deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio | | Undistributed Ordinary Income(a) | | | Accumulated Capital and Other Losses(b) | | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)(c) | | | Total Accumulated Earnings/ (Deficit)(d) | |
AB Arizona | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | (1,778,104 | ) | | $ | 4,523,994 | | | $ | 2,745,890 | |
AB Massachusetts | | | 5,427 | | | | (2,107,322 | ) | | | 16,847,998 | | | | 14,746,103 | |
AB Michigan | | | – 0 | – | | | (2,678,973 | ) | | | 1,893,902 | | | | (785,071 | ) |
AB Minnesota | | | – 0 | – | | | (64,463 | ) | | | 4,340,223 | | | | 4,275,760 | |
AB New Jersey | | | – 0 | – | | | (4,420,526 | ) | | | 7,499,415 | | | | 3,078,889 | |
AB Ohio | | | – 0 | – | | | (5,388,231 | ) | | | 4,480,276 | | | | (907,955 | ) |
AB Pennsylvania | | | – 0 | – | | | (2,835,688 | ) | | | 5,699,188 | | | | 2,863,500 | |
AB Virginia | | | – 0 | – | | | (5,094,970 | ) | | | 13,539,892 | | | | 8,444,922 | |
(a) | | These amounts represent 100% tax exempt income. |
(b) | | At May 31, 2015, AB Arizona Portfolio, AB Massachusetts Portfolio, AB Michigan Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Ohio Portfolio, AB Pennsylvania Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolio had capital loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes. During the fiscal period, AB Arizona Portfolio, AB Massachusetts Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Pennsylvania Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolio utilized capital loss carryforwards of $2,088,860, $1,458,654, $161,939, $26,263 and $199,935, respectively, to offset current year net realized gains. As of May 31, 2015, AB Minnesota Portfolio elected to defer $64,463 of post-October short-term capital losses. These losses are deemed to arise on June 1, 2015. |
(c) | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) are attributable primarily to the tax treatment of swaps, the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, the tax treatment of tender option bonds. |
(d) | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis components of accumulated earnings/(deficit) are attributable primarily to the tax treatment of defaulted securities and dividends payable to shareholders. |
For tax purposes, net capital losses may be carried over to offset future capital gains, if any. Funds are permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an indefinite period. These post-December 22, 2010 capital losses must be utilized prior to the earlier capital losses, which are subject to expiration. Post-December 22, 2010 capital loss carryforwards will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered short-term as under previous regulation.
As of May 31, 2015, certain Portfolios had net capital loss carryforwards which will expire as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio | | Short-Term Amount | | | Long-Term Amount | | | Expiration | |
AB Arizona | | $ | 499,936 | | | $ | 1,278,168 | | | | No expiration | |
AB Massachusetts | | | 22,897 | | | | 2,084,425 | | | | No expiration | |
AB Michigan | | | 724,446 | | | | 1,954,527 | | | | No expiration | |
AB New Jersey | | | 236,173 | | | | n/a | | | | 2018 | |
AB New Jersey | | | 95,620 | | | | n/a | | | | 2019 | |
AB New Jersey | | | 2,285,806 | | | | 1,802,927 | | | | No expiration | |
AB Ohio | | | 1,683,080 | | | | 3,705,151 | | | | No expiration | |
AB Pennsylvania | | | – 0 | – | | | 2,835,688 | | | | No expiration | |
AB Virginia | | | 1,430,371 | | | | 3,664,599 | | | | No expiration | |
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Notes to Financial Statements
During the current fiscal year, the Portfolios had adjustments due to permanent differences. Permanent differences have no effect on net assets. The effect of such permanent differences on each Portfolio—primarily due to the tax treatment of swaps and dividend overdistributions—is reflected as an adjustment to the components of capital as of May 31, 2015 as shown below:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio | | Increase (Decrease) to Additional Paid-In Capital | | | Increase (Decrease) to Undistributed/ (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income | | | Increase (Decrease) to Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | |
AB Arizona | | $ | (22,084 | ) | | $ | 22,084 | | | $ | – 0 | – |
AB Massachusetts | | | – 0 | – | | | 150,317 | | | | (150,317 | ) |
AB Michigan | | | (10,834 | ) | | | 10,834 | | | | – 0 | – |
AB Minnesota | | | – 0 | – | | | 107,931 | | | | (107,931 | ) |
AB New Jersey | | | (7,166 | ) | | | 99,261 | | | | (92,095 | ) |
AB Ohio | | | (19,997 | ) | | | 128,949 | | | | (108,952 | ) |
AB Pennsylvania | | | (8,034 | ) | | | 8,034 | | | | – 0 | – |
AB Virginia | | | (865 | ) | | | 132,392 | | | | (131,527 | ) |
NOTE I
Floating Rate Notes Issued in Connection with Securities Held
Each Portfolio may engage in tender option bond transactions in which the Portfolio may transfer a fixed rate bond (“Fixed Rate Bond”) to a broker for cash. The broker deposits the Fixed Rate Bond into a Special Purpose Vehicle (the “SPV”, which is generally organized as a trust), organized by the broker. The Portfolio buys a residual interest in the assets and cash flows of the SPV, often referred to as an inverse floating rate obligation (“Inverse Floater”). The SPV also issues floating rate notes (“Floating Rate Notes”) which are sold to third parties. The Floating Rate Notes pay interest at rates that generally reset weekly and their holders have the option to tender their notes to a liquidity provider for redemption at par. The Inverse Floater held by the Portfolio gives the Portfolio the right (1) to cause the holders of the Floating Rate Notes to tender their notes at par, and (2) to have the trustee transfer the Fixed Rate Bond held by the SPV to the Portfolio, thereby collapsing the SPV. The SPV may also be collapsed in certain other circumstances. In accordance with U.S. GAAP requirements regarding accounting for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishments of liabilities, the Portfolio accounts for the transaction described above as a secured borrowing by including the Fixed Rate Bond in its portfolio of investments and the Floating Rate Notes as a liability under the caption “Payable for floating rate notes issued” in its statement of assets and liabilities. Interest expense related to the Portfolios’ liability with respect to Floating Rate Notes is recorded as incurred. The interest expense is also included in the Portfolios’ expense ratio. At May 31, 2015, the amount of the Floating Rate Notes outstanding was $3,465,000 and the related interest rate was 0.14% for the AB Arizona Portfolio.
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Notes to Financial Statements
Each Portfolio may also purchase Inverse Floaters in the secondary market without first owning the underlying bond. Such an Inverse Floater is included in the portfolio of investments but is not required to be treated as a secured borrowing and reflected in the Portfolio’s financial statements as a secured borrowing. For the period ended May 31, 2015, the Portfolios did not engage in such transactions.
NOTE J
Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated subsequent events for possible recognition or disclosure in the financial statements through the date the financial statements are issued. Management has determined that there are no material events that would require disclosure in the Portfolios’ financial statements through this date.
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Notes to Financial Statements
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Arizona Portfolio | |
| | Class A | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 11.05 | | | | $ 10.72 | | | | $ 11.41 | | | | $ 10.95 | | | | $ 11.17 | | | | $ 11.02 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .25 | | | | .40 | | | | .40 | | | | .43 | | | | .45 | | | | .44 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.04 | ) | | | .33 | | | | (.69 | ) | | | .46 | | | | (.13 | ) | | | .15 | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .21 | | | | .73 | | | | (.29 | ) | | | .89 | | | | .32 | | | | .59 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.25 | ) | | | (.40 | ) | | | (.40 | ) | | | (.43 | ) | | | (.46 | ) | | | (.44 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (.08 | ) | | | – 0 | – |
| | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (.25 | ) | | | (.40 | ) | | | (.40 | ) | | | (.43 | ) | | | (.54 | ) | | | (.44 | ) |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 11.01 | | | | $ 11.05 | | | | $ 10.72 | | | | $ 11.41 | | | | $ 10.95 | | | | $ 11.17 | |
| | | | |
Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | 1.94 | % | | | 6.90 | % | | | (2.65 | )% | | | 8.27 | % | | | 3.07 | % | | | 5.55 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $104,489 | | | | $107,843 | | | | $117,342 | | | | $140,768 | | | | $134,466 | | | | $159,374 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | .80 | %^ | | | .79 | % | | | .79 | % | | | .79 | % | | | .78 | % | | | .78 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | 1.00 | %^ | | | .99 | % | | | .93 | % | | | .95 | % | | | .95 | % | | | .94 | %+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 3.43 | %^ | | | 3.65 | % | | | 3.54 | % | | | 3.85 | % | | | 4.22 | % | | | 4.06 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 21 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 2 | % | | | 10 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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Financial Highlights
Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | AB Arizona Portfolio | |
| | Class B | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 11.03 | | | | $ 10.70 | | | | $ 11.39 | | | | $ 10.93 | | | | $ 11.15 | | | | $ 11.01 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .20 | | | | .32 | | | | .32 | | | | .35 | | | | .38 | | | | .37 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.04 | ) | | | .33 | | | | (.69 | ) | | | .46 | | | | (.14 | ) | | | .14 | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .16 | | | | .65 | | | | (.37 | ) | | | .81 | | | | .24 | | | | .51 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.20 | ) | | | (.32 | ) | | | (.32 | ) | | | (.35 | ) | | | (.38 | ) | | | (.37 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (.08 | ) | | | – 0 | – |
| | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (.20 | ) | | | (.32 | ) | | | (.32 | ) | | | (.35 | ) | | | (.46 | ) | | | (.37 | ) |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 10.99 | | | | $ 11.03 | | | | $ 10.70 | | | | $ 11.39 | | | | $ 10.93 | | | | $ 11.15 | |
| | | | |
Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | 1.45 | % | | | 6.17 | % | | | (3.34 | )% | | | 7.54 | % | | | 2.36 | % | | | 4.74 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $412 | | | | $546 | | | | $769 | | | | $1,933 | | | | $2,330 | | | | $4,535 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | 1.53 | %^ | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.48 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | 1.72 | %^ | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.65 | %+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 2.72 | %^ | | | 2.96 | % | | | 2.83 | % | | | 3.17 | % | | | 3.53 | % | | | 3.37 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 21 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 2 | % | | | 10 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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Financial Highlights
Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Arizona Portfolio | |
| | Class C | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 11.03 | | | | $ 10.70 | | | | $ 11.39 | | | | $ 10.93 | | | | $ 11.15 | | | | $ 11.01 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .20 | | | | .32 | | | | .32 | | | | .35 | | | | .38 | | | | .37 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.04 | ) | | | .33 | | | | (.69 | ) | | | .46 | | | | (.14 | ) | | | .14 | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .16 | | | | .65 | | | | (.37 | ) | | | .81 | | | | .24 | | | | .51 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.20 | ) | | | (.32 | ) | | | (.32 | ) | | | (.35 | ) | | | (.38 | ) | | | (.37 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (.08 | ) | | | – 0 | – |
| | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (.20 | ) | | | (.32 | ) | | | (.32 | ) | | | (.35 | ) | | | (.46 | ) | | | (.37 | ) |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 10.99 | | | | $ 11.03 | | | | $ 10.70 | | | | $ 11.39 | | | | $ 10.93 | | | | $ 11.15 | |
| | | | |
Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | 1.45 | % | | | 6.17 | % | | | (3.34 | ) % | | | 7.54 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | | 4.74 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $24,900 | | | | $25,203 | | | | $30,060 | | | | $35,464 | | | | $32,103 | | | | $37,623 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | 1.53 | %^ | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.48 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | 1.72 | %^ | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.64 | %+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 2.71 | %^ | | | 2.96 | % | | | 2.84 | % | | | 3.16 | % | | | 3.53 | % | | | 3.37 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 21 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 2 | % | | | 10 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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Financial Highlights
Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Massachusetts Portfolio | |
| | Class A | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 11.36 | | | | $ 11.05 | | | | $ 11.87 | | | | $ 11.28 | | | | $ 11.32 | | | | $ 11.08 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .24 | | | | .37 | | | | .37 | | | | .39 | | | | .38 | | | | .39 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | .02 | | | | .33 | | | | (.76 | ) | | | .61 | | | | (.02 | )† | | | .26 | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .26 | | | | .70 | | | | (.39 | ) | | | 1.00 | | | | .36 | | | | .65 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.25 | ) | | | (.39 | ) | | | (.39 | ) | | | (.41 | ) | | | (.40 | ) | | | (.41 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (.04 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
| | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (.25 | ) | | | (.39 | ) | | | (.43 | ) | | | (.41 | ) | | | (.40 | ) | | | (.41 | ) |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 11.37 | | | | $ 11.36 | | | | $ 11.05 | | | | $ 11.87 | | | | $ 11.28 | | | | $ 11.32 | |
| | | | |
Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | 2.26 | % | | | 6.42 | % | | | (3.38 | )% | | | 8.98 | % | | | 3.38 | % | | | 6.02 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $188,934 | | | | $194,274 | | | | $202,230 | | | | $233,271 | | | | $215,025 | | | | $192,427 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements | | | .80 | %^ | | | .82 | % | | | .82 | % | | | .82 | % | | | .82 | % | | | .82 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements | | | .90 | %^ | | | .91 | % | | | .88 | % | | | .88 | % | | | .89 | % | | | .93 | %+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 3.10 | %^ | | | 3.35 | % | | | 3.18 | % | | | 3.33 | % | | | 3.51 | % | | | 3.50 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 12 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 6 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 14 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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Financial Highlights
Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Massachusetts Portfolio | |
| | Class B | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 11.34 | | | | $ 11.03 | | | | $ 11.85 | | | | $ 11.25 | | | | $ 11.29 | | | | $ 11.06 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .18 | | | | .30 | | | | .29 | | | | .31 | | | | .30 | | | | .31 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | .02 | | | | .32 | | | | (.76 | ) | | | .62 | | | | (.01 | )† | | | .25 | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .20 | | | | .62 | | | | (.47 | ) | | | .93 | | | | .29 | | | | .56 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.19 | ) | | | (.31 | ) | | | (.31 | ) | | | (.33 | ) | | | (.33 | ) | | | (.33 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (.04 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
| | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (.19 | ) | | | (.31 | ) | | | (.35 | ) | | | (.33 | ) | | | (.33 | ) | | | (.33 | ) |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 11.35 | | | | $ 11.34 | | | | $ 11.03 | | | | $ 11.85 | | | | $ 11.25 | | | | $ 11.29 | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | 1.77 | % | | | 5.70 | % | | | (4.05 | )% | | | 8.34 | % | | | 2.68 | % | | | 5.21 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $399 | | | | $656 | | | | $1,426 | | | | $2,223 | | | | $3,086 | | | | $4,725 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.52 | %^ | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.52 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.63 | %^ | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.64 | %+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 2.39 | %^ | | | 2.69 | % | | | 2.49 | % | | | 2.66 | % | | | 2.81 | % | | | 2.82 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 12 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 6 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 14 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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| | AB Massachusetts Portfolio | |
| | Class C | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 11.34 | | | | $ 11.03 | | | | $ 11.85 | | | | $ 11.26 | | | | $ 11.30 | | | | $ 11.06 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .18 | | | | .30 | | | | .29 | | | | .31 | | | | .31 | | | | .31 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | .02 | | | | .32 | | | | (.76 | ) | | | .61 | | | | (.02 | )† | | | .26 | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .20 | | | | .62 | | | | (.47 | ) | | | .92 | | | | .29 | | | | .57 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.19 | ) | | | (.31 | ) | | | (.31 | ) | | | (.33 | ) | | | (.33 | ) | | | (.33 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (.04 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
| | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (.19 | ) | | | (.31 | ) | | | (.35 | ) | | | (.33 | ) | | | (.33 | ) | | | (.33 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 11.35 | | | | $ 11.34 | | | | $ 11.03 | | | | $ 11.85 | | | | $ 11.26 | | | | $ 11.30 | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | 1.77 | % | | | 5.70 | % | | | (4.06 | )% | | | 8.24 | % | | | 2.67 | % | | | 5.29 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $53,570 | | | | $54,108 | | | | $64,298 | | | | $70,889 | | | | $58,968 | | | | $65,011 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.52 | %^ | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.52 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.63 | %^ | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.63 | %+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 2.39 | %^ | | | 2.67 | % | | | 2.49 | % | | | 2.64 | % | | | 2.81 | % | | | 2.80 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 12 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 6 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 14 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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| | AB Michigan Portfolio | |
| | Class A | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 10.33 | | | | $ 9.96 | | | | $ 11.01 | | | | $ 10.76 | | | | $ 10.89 | | | | $ 10.79 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .23 | | | | .36 | | | | .35 | | | | .39 | | | | .41 | | | | .39 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.00 | )(f) | | | .37 | | | | (.94 | ) | | | .28 | | | | (.11 | ) | | | .13 | |
Contributions from Affiliates | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | .00 | (f) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .23 | | | | .73 | | | | (.59 | ) | | | .67 | | | | .30 | | | | .52 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.23 | ) | | | (.36 | ) | | | (.37 | ) | | | (.41 | ) | | | (.43 | ) | | | (.42 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (.09 | ) | | | (.01 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
| | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (.23 | ) | | | (.36 | ) | | | (.46 | ) | | | (.42 | ) | | | (.43 | ) | | | (.42 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 10.33 | | | | $ 10.33 | | | | $ 9.96 | | | | $ 11.01 | | | | $ 10.76 | | | | $ 10.89 | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | 2.22 | % | | | 7.42 | % | | | (5.57 | )% | | | 6.33 | % | | | 2.92 | % | | | 4.92 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $37,254 | | | | $39,075 | | | | $48,743 | | | | $71,424 | | | | $66,033 | | | | $73,445 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | .88 | %^ | | | .90 | % | | | .95 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.01 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | 1.25 | %^ | | | 1.21 | % | | | 1.06 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.06 | %+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 3.30 | %^ | | | 3.53 | % | | | 3.23 | % | | | 3.55 | % | | | 3.84 | % | | | 3.67 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 5 | % | | | 12 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 3 | % | | | 5 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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| | AB Michigan Portfolio | |
| | Class B | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 10.31 | | | | $ 9.94 | | | | $ 10.98 | | | | $ 10.74 | | | | $ 10.87 | | | | $ 10.77 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .18 | | | | .29 | | | | .27 | | | | .31 | | | | .34 | | | | .32 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.00 | )(f) | | | .37 | | | | (.92 | ) | | | .27 | | | | (.10 | ) | | | .12 | |
Contributions from Affiliates | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | .00 | (f) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .18 | | | | .66 | | | | (.65 | ) | | | .58 | | | | .24 | | | | .44 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.18 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.30 | ) | | | (.33 | ) | | | (.37 | ) | | | (.34 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (.09 | ) | | | (.01 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
| | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (.18 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.39 | ) | | | (.34 | ) | | | (.37 | ) | | | (.34 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 10.31 | | | | $ 10.31 | | | | $ 9.94 | | | | $ 10.98 | | | | $ 10.74 | | | | $ 10.87 | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | 1.73 | % | | | 6.69 | % | | | (6.15 | )% | | | 5.52 | % | | | 2.27 | % | | | 4.17 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $341 | | | | $375 | | | | $448 | | | | $1,003 | | | | $1,460 | | | | $3,235 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | 1.60 | %^ | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.71 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | 1.99 | %^ | | | 1.93 | % | | | 1.77 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.80 | % | | | 1.78 | %+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 2.58 | %^ | | | 2.84 | % | | | 2.54 | % | | | 2.88 | % | | | 3.16 | % | | | 2.99 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 5 | % | | | 12 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 3 | % | | | 5 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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| | AB Michigan Portfolio | |
| | Class C | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 10.32 | | | | $ 9.95 | | | | $ 10.99 | | | | $ 10.75 | | | | $ 10.87 | | | | $ 10.78 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .18 | | | | .29 | | | | .27 | | | | .31 | | | | .33 | | | | .32 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.01 | ) | | | .37 | | | | (.92 | ) | | | .27 | | | | (.09 | ) | | | .11 | |
Contributions from Affiliates | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | .00 | (f) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .17 | | | | .66 | | | | (.65 | ) | | | .58 | | | | .24 | | | | .43 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.18 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.30 | ) | | | (.33 | ) | | | (.36 | ) | | | (.34 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (.09 | ) | | | (.01 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
| | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (.18 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.39 | ) | | | (.34 | ) | | | (.36 | ) | | | (.34 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 10.31 | | | | $ 10.32 | | | | $ 9.95 | | | | $ 10.99 | | | | $ 10.75 | | | | $ 10.87 | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | 1.63 | % | | | 6.69 | % | | | (6.15 | )% | | | 5.51 | % | | | 2.30 | % | | | 4.10 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $18,483 | | | | $18,949 | | | | $22,161 | | | | $28,668 | | | | $28,813 | | | | $35,777 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | 1.60 | %^ | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.71 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | 1.98 | %^ | | | 1.92 | % | | | 1.77 | % | | | 1.76 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.76 | %+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 2.58 | %^ | | | 2.83 | % | | | 2.55 | % | | | 2.86 | % | | | 3.15 | % | | | 2.97 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 5 | % | | | 12 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 3 | % | | | 5 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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| | AB Minnesota Portfolio | |
| | Class A | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 10.46 | | | | $ 10.13 | | | | $ 10.72 | | | | $ 10.35 | | | | $ 10.35 | | | | $ 10.17 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .20 | | | | .31 | | | | .31 | | | | .35 | | | | .35 | | | | .32 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.06 | ) | | | .35 | | | | (.54 | ) | | | .38 | | | | .01 | † | | | .19 | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .14 | | | | .66 | | | | (.23 | ) | | | .73 | | | | .36 | | | | .51 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.21 | ) | | | (.33 | ) | | | (.32 | ) | | | (.36 | ) | | | (.36 | ) | | | (.33 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | | | (.06 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (.04 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
| | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (.27 | ) | | | (.33 | ) | | | (.36 | ) | | | (.36 | ) | | | (.36 | ) | | | (.33 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 10.33 | | | | $ 10.46 | | | | $ 10.13 | | | | $ 10.72 | | | | $ 10.35 | | | | $ 10.35 | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | 1.37 | % | | | 6.60 | % | | | (2.24 | )% | | | 7.17 | % | | | 3.68 | % | | | 5.10 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $70,197 | | | | $69,595 | | | | $72,221 | | | | $85,035 | | | | $86,705 | | | | $107,206 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | .88 | %^ | | | .90 | % | | | .90 | % | | | .91 | % | | | .90 | % | | | .90 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | 1.08 | %^ | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.02 | %+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 2.90 | %^ | | | 3.04 | % | | | 2.93 | % | | | 3.29 | % | | | 3.48 | % | | | 3.11 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 11 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 22 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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| | AB Minnesota Portfolio | |
| | Class B | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 10.45 | | | | $ 10.12 | | | | $ 10.71 | | | | $ 10.35 | | | | $ 10.35 | | | | $ 10.17 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .15 | | | | .24 | | | | .24 | | | | .28 | | | | .28 | | | | .25 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.05 | ) | | | .35 | | | | (.54 | ) | | | .37 | | | | .01 | † | | | .19 | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .10 | | | | .59 | | | | (.30 | ) | | | .65 | | | | .29 | | | | .44 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.16 | ) | | | (.26 | ) | | | (.25 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.26 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | | | (.06 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (.04 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
| | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (.22 | ) | | | (.26 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.26 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 10.33 | | | | $ 10.45 | | | | $ 10.12 | | | | $ 10.71 | | | | $ 10.35 | | | | $ 10.35 | |
| | | | |
Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | .98 | % | | | 5.86 | % | | | (2.92 | )% | | | 6.33 | % | | | 2.96 | % | | | 4.39 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $34 | | | | $91 | | | | $128 | | | | $196 | | | | $440 | | | | $676 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | 1.60 | %^ | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | 1.82 | %^ | | | 1.81 | % | | | 1.73 | % | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.76 | %+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 2.18 | %^ | | | 2.34 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.62 | % | | | 2.77 | % | | | 2.45 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 11 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 22 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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| | AB Minnesota Portfolio | |
| | Class C | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 10.47 | | | | $ 10.14 | | | | $ 10.73 | | | | $ 10.36 | | | | $ 10.36 | | | | $ 10.18 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .15 | | | | .24 | | | | .24 | | | | .27 | | | | .28 | | | | .24 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.06 | ) | | | .35 | | | | (.54 | ) | | | .39 | | | | .01 | † | | | .20 | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .09 | | | | .59 | | | | (.30 | ) | | | .66 | | | | .29 | | | | .44 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.16 | ) | | | (.26 | ) | | | (.25 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.26 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | | | (.06 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (.04 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
| | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (.22 | ) | | | (.26 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.26 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 10.34 | | | | $ 10.47 | | | | $ 10.14 | | | | $ 10.73 | | | | $ 10.36 | | | | $ 10.36 | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | .88 | % | | | 5.86 | % | | | (2.92 | )% | | | 6.41 | % | | | 2.95 | % | | | 4.37 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $15,680 | | | | $16,126 | | | | $19,064 | | | | $22,445 | | | | $20,838 | | | | $22,240 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | 1.60 | %^ | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | 1.81 | %^ | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.73 | % | | | 1.72 | %+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 2.17 | %^ | | | 2.34 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.58 | % | | | 2.79 | % | | | 2.41 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 11 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 22 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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| | AB New Jersey Portfolio | |
| | Class A | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 9.76 | | | | $ 9.55 | | | | $ 10.22 | | | | $ 9.71 | | | | $ 9.82 | | | | $ 9.55 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .22 | | | | .35 | | | | .33 | | | | .37 | | | | .39 | | | | .39 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.08 | ) | | | .22 | | | | (.66 | ) | | | .52 | | | | (.11 | ) | | | .28 | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .14 | | | | .57 | | | | (.33 | ) | | | .89 | | | | .28 | | | | .67 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.23 | ) | | | (.36 | ) | | | (.34 | ) | | | (.38 | ) | | | (.39 | ) | | | (.40 | ) |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 9.67 | | | | $ 9.76 | | | | $ 9.55 | | | | $ 10.22 | | | | $ 9.71 | | | | $ 9.82 | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | 1.43 | % | | | 6.04 | % | | | (3.30 | )% | | | 9.29 | % | | | 3.08 | % | | | 7.17 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $90,559 | | | | $100,039 | | | | $113,048 | | | | $122,671 | | | | $118,468 | | | | $129,078 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements | | | .85 | %^ | | | .87 | % | | | .87 | % | | | .87 | % | | | .87 | % | | | .87 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.00 | %^ | | | 1.00 | % | | | .95 | % | | | .96 | % | | | .97 | % | | | .97 | %+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 3.42 | %^ | | | 3.62 | % | | | 3.34 | % | | | 3.70 | % | | | 4.09 | % | | | 4.08 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 2 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 0 | %(g) | | | 9 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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| | AB New Jersey Portfolio | |
| | Class B | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 9.76 | | | | $ 9.55 | | | | $ 10.22 | | | | $ 9.71 | | | | $ 9.82 | | | | $ 9.55 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .18 | | | | .28 | | | | .26 | | | | .30 | | | | .32 | | | | .32 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.09 | ) | | | .22 | | | | (.66 | ) | | | .52 | | | | (.10 | ) | | | .28 | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .09 | | | | .50 | | | | (.40 | ) | | | .82 | | | | .22 | | | | .60 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.18 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.27 | ) | | | (.31 | ) | | | (.33 | ) | | | (.33 | ) |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 9.67 | | | | $ 9.76 | | | | $ 9.55 | | | | $ 10.22 | | | | $ 9.71 | | | | $ 9.82 | |
| | | | |
Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | .95 | % | | | 5.32 | % | | | (3.97 | )% | | | 8.53 | % | | | 2.37 | % | | | 6.43 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $365 | | | | $466 | | | | $978 | | | | $1,997 | | | | $2,982 | | | | $4,878 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.57 | %^ | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.57 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.73 | %^ | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.68 | %+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 2.70 | %^ | | | 2.94 | % | | | 2.62 | % | | | 3.02 | % | | | 3.39 | % | | | 3.37 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 2 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 0 | %(g) | | | 9 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | AB New Jersey Portfolio | |
| | Class C | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 9.77 | | | | $ 9.55 | | | | $ 10.23 | | | | $ 9.72 | | | | $ 9.82 | | | | $ 9.56 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .18 | | | | .28 | | | | .26 | | | | .30 | | | | .32 | | | | .32 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.10 | ) | | | .23 | | | | (.67 | ) | | | .52 | | | | (.09 | ) | | | .27 | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .08 | | | | .51 | | | | (.41 | ) | | | .82 | | | | .23 | | | | .59 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.18 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.27 | ) | | | (.31 | ) | | | (.33 | ) | | | (.33 | ) |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 9.67 | | | | $ 9.77 | | | | $ 9.55 | | | | $ 10.23 | | | | $ 9.72 | | | | $ 9.82 | |
| | | | |
Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | .84 | % | | | 5.41 | % | | | (4.07 | )% | | | 8.52 | % | | | 2.47 | % | | | 6.31 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $28,419 | | | | $29,694 | | | | $32,846 | | | | $37,604 | | | | $34,224 | | | | $38,765 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.57 | %^ | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.57 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.72 | %^ | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.67 | %+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 2.70 | %^ | | | 2.91 | % | | | 2.64 | % | | | 2.99 | % | | | 3.39 | % | | | 3.38 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate. | | | 2 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 0 | %(g) | | | 9 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Ohio Portfolio | |
| | Class A | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 9.93 | | | | $ 9.80 | | | | $ 10.58 | | | | $ 10.21 | | | | $ 10.22 | | | | $ 10.12 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .21 | | | | .34 | | | | .34 | | | | .37 | | | | .37 | | | | .37 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.03 | ) | | | .14 | | | | (.72 | ) | | | .38 | | | | (.01 | ) | | | .11 | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .18 | | | | .48 | | | | (.38 | ) | | | .75 | | | | .36 | | | | .48 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.22 | ) | | | (.35 | ) | | | (.35 | ) | | | (.38 | ) | | | (.37 | ) | | | (.38 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (.05 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
| | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (.22 | ) | | | (.35 | ) | | | (.40 | ) | | | (.38 | ) | | | (.37 | ) | | | (.38 | ) |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 9.89 | | | | $ 9.93 | | | | $ 9.80 | | | | $ 10.58 | | | | $ 10.21 | | | | $ 10.22 | |
| | | | |
Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | 1.76 | % | | | 5.04 | % | | | (3.77 | )% | | | 7.47 | % | | | 3.71 | % | | | 4.89 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $86,775 | | | | $87,685 | | | | $103,466 | | | | $120,573 | | | | $106,356 | | | | $120,702 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | .83 | %^ | | | .85 | % | | | .86 | % | | | .86 | % | | | .85 | % | | | .85 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | 1.01 | %^ | | | 1.02 | % | | | .96 | % | | | .97 | % | | | .96 | % | | | .99 | %+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 3.11 | %^ | | | 3.50 | % | | | 3.27 | % | | | 3.55 | % | | | 3.65 | % | | | 3.72 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 14 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 8 | % | | | 3 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | AB Ohio Portfolio | |
| | Class B | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 9.92 | | | | $ 9.79 | | | | $ 10.57 | | | | $ 10.20 | | | | $ 10.21 | | | | $ 10.11 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .16 | | | | .28 | | | | .26 | | | | .30 | | | | .29 | | | | .30 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.03 | ) | | | .14 | | | | (.71 | ) | | | .38 | | | | .01† | | | | .11 | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .13 | | | | .42 | | | | (.45 | ) | | | .68 | | | | .30 | | | | .41 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.17 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.28 | ) | | | (.31 | ) | | | (.31 | ) | | | (.31 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (.05 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
| | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (.17 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.33 | ) | | | (.31 | ) | | | (.31 | ) | | | (.31 | ) |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 9.88 | | | | $ 9.92 | | | | $ 9.79 | | | | $ 10.57 | | | | $ 10.20 | | | | $ 10.21 | |
| | | | |
Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | 1.28 | % | | | 4.32 | % | | | (4.43 | )% | | | 6.74 | % | | | 3.00 | % | | | 4.18 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $144 | | | | $209 | | | | $810 | | | | $1,833 | | | | $3,082 | | | | $4,991 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | 1.55 | %^ | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | 1.75 | %^ | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.71 | %+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 2.39 | %^ | | | 2.85 | % | | | 2.57 | % | | | 2.90 | % | | | 2.94 | % | | | 3.03 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 14 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 8 | % | | | 3 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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| | AB Ohio Portfolio | |
| | Class C | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 9.92 | | | | $ 9.80 | | | | $ 10.58 | | | | $ 10.20 | | | | $ 10.21 | | | | $ 10.12 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .16 | | | | .27 | | | | .27 | | | | .30 | | | | .30 | | | | .30 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.03 | ) | | | .14 | | | | (.73 | ) | | | .39 | | | | .00 | (f)† | | | .10 | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .13 | | | | .41 | | | | (.46 | ) | | | .69 | | | | .30 | | | | .40 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.17 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.27 | ) | | | (.31 | ) | | | (.31 | ) | | | (.31 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (.05 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
| | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (.17 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.32 | ) | | | (.31 | ) | | | (.31 | ) | | | (.31 | ) |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 9.88 | | | | $ 9.92 | | | | $ 9.80 | | | | $ 10.58 | | | | $ 10.20 | | | | $ 10.21 | |
| | | | |
Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | 1.28 | % | | | 4.21 | % | | | (4.44 | )% | | | 6.83 | % | | | 2.99 | % | | | 4.06 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $29,673 | | | | $31,409 | | | | $37,947 | | | | $43,943 | | | | $41,520 | | | | $44,272 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | 1.55 | %^ | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(e) | | | 1.74 | %^ | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.69 | %+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 2.39 | %^ | | | 2.81 | % | | | 2.58 | % | | | 2.86 | % | | | 2.96 | % | | | 3.02 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 14 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 8 | % | | | 3 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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| | AB Pennsylvania Portfolio | |
| | Class A | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 10.43 | | | | $ 10.11 | | | | $ 10.95 | | | | $ 10.43 | | | | $ 10.55 | | | | $ 10.28 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .22 | | | | .34 | | | | .34 | | | | .37 | | | | .40 | | | | .40 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.01 | ) | | | .35 | | | | (.75 | ) | | | .53 | | | | (.03 | ) | | | .27 | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .21 | | | | .69 | | | | (.41 | ) | | | .90 | | | | .37 | | | | .67 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.22 | ) | | | (.34 | ) | | | (.34 | ) | | | (.37 | ) | | | (.40 | ) | | | (.40 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | | | – 0 | – | | | (.03 | ) | | | (.09 | ) | | | (.01 | ) | | | (.09 | ) | | | – 0 | – |
| | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (.22 | ) | | | (.37 | ) | | | (.43 | ) | | | (.38 | ) | | | (.49 | ) | | | (.40 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 10.42 | | | | $ 10.43 | | | | $ 10.11 | | | | $ 10.95 | | | | $ 10.43 | | | | $ 10.55 | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | 1.99 | % | | | 6.93 | % | | | (3.82 | )% | | | 8.74 | % | | | 3.75 | % | | | 6.67 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $78,907 | | | | $82,402 | | | | $88,199 | | | | $105,045 | | | | $101,432 | | | | $104,928 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements | | | .88 | %^ | | | .90 | % | | | .92 | % | | | .95 | % | | | .95 | % | | | .95 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.04 | %^ | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | .99 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.01 | ��%+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 3.10 | %^ | | | 3.29 | % | | | 3.23 | % | | | 3.44 | % | | | 3.90 | % | | | 3.88 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 2 | % | | | 25 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 6 | % | | | 17 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Pennsylvania Portfolio | |
| | Class B | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 10.43 | | | | $ 10.11 | | | | $ 10.95 | | | | $ 10.43 | | | | $ 10.55 | | | | $ 10.28 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .17 | | | | .27 | | | | .27 | | | | .29 | | | | .32 | | | | .33 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.01 | ) | | | .34 | | | | (.75 | ) | | | .53 | | | | (.02 | ) | | | .27 | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .16 | | | | .61 | | | | (.48 | ) | | | .82 | | | | .30 | | | | .60 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.17 | ) | | | (.26 | ) | | | (.27 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.33 | ) | | | (.33 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | | | – 0 | – | | | (.03 | ) | | | (.09 | ) | | | (.01 | ) | | | (.09 | ) | | | – 0 | – |
| | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (.17 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.36 | ) | | | (.30 | ) | | | (.42 | ) | | | (.33 | ) |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 10.42 | | | | $ 10.43 | | | | $ 10.11 | | | | $ 10.95 | | | | $ 10.43 | | | | $ 10.55 | |
| | | | |
Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | 1.50 | % | | | 6.19 | % | | | (4.49 | )% | | | 7.99 | % | | | 3.03 | % | | | 5.93 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $168 | | | | $340 | | | | $901 | | | | $1,699 | | | | $3,164 | | | | $4,642 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.60 | %^ | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.62 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.65 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.79 | %^ | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.73 | %+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 2.38 | %^ | | | 2.62 | % | | | 2.51 | % | | | 2.77 | % | | | 3.19 | % | | | 3.18 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 2 | % | | | 25 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 6 | % | | | 17 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Pennsylvania Portfolio | |
| | Class C | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 10.43 | | | | $ 10.11 | | | | $ 10.95 | | | | $ 10.44 | | | | $ 10.55 | | | | $ 10.28 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .17 | | | | .26 | | | | .27 | | | | .29 | | | | .32 | | | | .33 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.01 | ) | | | .35 | | | | (.75 | ) | | | .52 | | | | (.01 | ) | | | .27 | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .16 | | | | .61 | | | | (.48 | ) | | | .81 | | | | .31 | | | | .60 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.17 | ) | | | (.26 | ) | | | (.27 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.33 | ) | | | (.33 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | | | – 0 | – | | | (.03 | ) | | | (.09 | ) | | | (.01 | ) | | | (.09 | ) | | | – 0 | – |
| | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (.17 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.36 | ) | | | (.30 | ) | | | (.42 | ) | | | (.33 | ) |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 10.42 | | | | $ 10.43 | | | | $ 10.11 | | | | $ 10.95 | | | | $ 10.44 | | | | $ 10.55 | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | 1.49 | % | | | 6.19 | % | | | (4.49 | ) % | | | 7.88 | % | | | 3.13 | % | | | 5.93 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $21,635 | | | | $22,057 | | | | $23,789 | | | | $28,555 | | | | $25,694 | | | | $28,671 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.60 | %^ | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.62 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.65 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.77 | %^ | | | 1.77 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.71 | %+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 2.38 | %^ | | | 2.59 | % | | | 2.53 | % | | | 2.74 | % | | | 3.19 | % | | | 3.17 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 2 | % | | | 25 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 6 | % | | | 17 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Virginia Portfolio | |
| | Class A | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 11.13 | | | | $ 10.70 | | | | $ 11.61 | | | | $ 11.12 | | | | $ 11.07 | | | | $ 10.84 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .23 | | | | .36 | | | | .34 | | | | .37 | | | | .41 | | | | .39 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.01 | ) | | | .44 | | | | (.81 | ) | | | .56 | | | | .09 | | | | .24 | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .22 | | | | .80 | | | | (.47 | ) | | | .93 | | | | .50 | | | | .63 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.24 | ) | | | (.37 | ) | | | (.35 | ) | | | (.38 | ) | | | (.43 | ) | | | (.40 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (.09 | ) | | | (.06 | ) | | | (.02 | ) | | | – 0 | – |
| | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (.24 | ) | | | (.37 | ) | | | (.44 | ) | | | (.44 | ) | | | (.45 | ) | | | (.40 | ) |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 11.11 | | | | $ 11.13 | | | | $ 10.70 | | | | $ 11.61 | | | | $ 11.12 | | | | $ 11.07 | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | 1.94 | % | | | 7.60 | % | | | (4.21 | )% | | | 8.55 | % | | | 4.72 | % | | | 6.00 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $181,642 | | | | $173,381 | | | | $186,429 | | | | $228,317 | | | | $189,326 | | | | $204,517 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements | | | .80 | %^ | | | .80 | % | | | .77 | % | | | .72 | % | | | .72 | % | | | .72 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements | | | .90 | %^ | | | .92 | % | | | .88 | % | | | .89 | % | | | .91 | % | | | .92 | %+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 3.05 | %^ | | | 3.29 | % | | | 2.98 | % | | | 3.28 | % | | | 3.84 | % | | | 3.64 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 5 | % | | | 8 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 8 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Virginia Portfolio | |
| | Class B | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 11.11 | | | | $ 10.68 | | | | $ 11.59 | | | | $ 11.10 | | | | $ 11.05 | | | | $ 10.82 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .17 | | | | .29 | | | | .26 | | | | .29 | | | | .34 | | | | .32 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.01 | ) | | | .43 | | | | (.81 | ) | | | .56 | | | | .08 | | | | .24 | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .16 | | | | .72 | | | | (.55 | ) | | | .85 | | | | .42 | | | | .56 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.18 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.27 | ) | | | (.30 | ) | | | (.35 | ) | | | (.33 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (.09 | ) | | | (.06 | ) | | | (.02 | ) | | | – 0 | – |
| | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (.18 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.36 | ) | | | (.36 | ) | | | (.37 | ) | | | (.33 | ) |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 11.09 | | | | $ 11.11 | | | | $ 10.68 | | | | $ 11.59 | | | | $ 11.10 | | | | $ 11.05 | |
| | | | |
Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | 1.46 | % | | | 6.87 | % | | | (4.88 | )% | | | 7.83 | % | | | 4.01 | % | | | 5.29 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $340 | | | | $668 | | | | $1,267 | | | | $2,083 | | | | $3,132 | | | | $4,752 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.52 | %^ | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.47 | % | | | 1.42 | % | | | 1.42 | % | | | 1.42 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.63 | %^ | | | 1.62 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.64 | %+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 2.34 | %^ | | | 2.63 | % | | | 2.28 | % | | | 2.62 | % | | | 3.15 | % | | | 2.96 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 5 | % | | | 8 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 8 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Virginia Portfolio | |
| | Class C | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 11.10 | | | | $ 10.67 | | | | $ 11.59 | | | | $ 11.09 | | | | $ 11.04 | | | | $ 10.81 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | .17 | | | | .28 | | | | .26 | | | | .29 | | | | .34 | | | | .32 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.01 | ) | | | .44 | | | | (.82 | ) | | | .57 | | | | .08 | | | | .24 | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .16 | | | | .72 | | | | (.56 | ) | | | .86 | | | | .42 | | | | .56 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.18 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.27 | ) | | | (.30 | ) | | | (.35 | ) | | | (.33 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | (.09 | ) | | | (.06 | ) | | | (.02 | ) | | | – 0 | – |
| | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (.18 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.36 | ) | | | (.36 | ) | | | (.37 | ) | | | (.33 | ) |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 11.08 | | | | $ 11.10 | | | | $ 10.67 | | | | $ 11.59 | | | | $ 11.09 | | | | $ 11.04 | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(d) | | | 1.46 | % | | | 6.88 | % | | | (4.97 | )% | | | 7.91 | % | | | 4.01 | % | | | 5.29 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $54,359 | | | | $55,038 | | | | $59,194 | | | | $73,102 | | | | $61,044 | | | | $59,844 | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.53 | %^ | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.47 | % | | | 1.42 | % | | | 1.42 | % | | | 1.42 | %+ |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.63 | %^ | | | 1.62 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.62 | %+ |
Net investment income(b) | | | 2.34 | %^ | | | 2.60 | % | | | 2.29 | % | | | 2.59 | % | | | 3.14 | % | | | 2.95 | %+ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 5 | % | | | 8 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 8 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 174-175.
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(a) | | The Portfolio changed its fiscal year end from September 30 to May 31. |
(b) | | Net of fees waived and expenses reimbursed by the Adviser. |
(c) | | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(d) | | Total investment return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period, and redemption on the last day of the period. Initial sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges are not reflected in the calculation of total investment return. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total investment return calculated for a period of less than one year is not annualized. |
(e) | | The expense ratios presented below exclude interest expense: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | |
AB Arizona Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net of waivers | | | .78 | %^ | | | .78 | % | | | .78 | % | | | .78 | % | | | .78 | % | | | .78 | %+ |
Before waivers | | | .97 | %^ | | | .98 | % | | | .92 | % | | | .94 | % | | | .95 | % | | | .94 | %+ |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net of waivers | | | 1.50 | %^ | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.48 | %+ |
Before waivers | | | 1.70 | %^ | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.65 | %+ |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net of waivers | | | 1.50 | %^ | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.48 | %+ |
Before waivers | | | 1.70 | %^ | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.64 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.64 | %+ |
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AB Michigan Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net of waivers | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | .94 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.01 | %+ |
Before waivers | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.06 | %+ |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net of waivers | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.71 | %+ |
Before waivers | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.76 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.80 | % | | | 1.78 | %+ |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net of waivers | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.64 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.71 | %+ |
Before waivers | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.76 | % | | | 1.76 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.76 | %+ |
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AB Minnesota Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net of waivers | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | .90 | % | | | .90 | % | | | .90 | % | | | .90 | %+ |
Before waivers | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.02 | %+ |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net of waivers | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | %+ |
Before waivers | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.73 | % | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.76 | %+ |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net of waivers | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | %+ |
Before waivers | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.73 | % | | | 1.72 | %+ |
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Financial Highlights
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| | October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015(a) | | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
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AB Ohio Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net of waivers | | | N/A | | | | .85 | % | | | .85 | % | | | .85 | % | | | .85 | % | | | .85 | %+ |
Before waivers | | | N/A | | | | 1.01 | % | | | .96 | % | | | .96 | % | | | .96 | % | | | .99 | %+ |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net of waivers | | | N/A | | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | %+ |
Before waivers | | | N/A | | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.71 | %+ |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net of waivers | | | N/A | | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | %+ |
Before waivers | | | N/A | | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.69 | %+ |
(f) | | Amount is less than $.005. |
(g) | | Amount is less than .005%. |
+ | | The ratio includes expenses attributable to costs of proxy solicitation. |
† | | Due to timing of sales and repurchase of capital shares, the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share is not in accord with the Portfolio’s change in net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions for the period. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of
AB Municipal Income Fund II
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios of investments, of AB Municipal Income Fund II, formerly AllianceBernstein Municipal Income Fund II (comprising, respectively, the Arizona, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia Portfolios; collectively, the “Fund”) as of May 31, 2015, and the related statements of operations for the period October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015 and the year ended September 30, 2014, the statements of changes in net assets for the period October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015 and each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2014, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of May 31, 2015 by correspondence with the custodian and others or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from others were not received. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the respective portfolios constituting AB Municipal Income Fund II, formerly AllianceBernstein Municipal Income Fund II at May 31, 2015, the results of their operations for the period October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015 and the year ended September 30, 2014, the changes in their net assets for the period October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015 and each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2014 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

New York, New York
July 28, 2015
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Marshall C. Turner, Jr.(1) , Chairman
John H. Dobkin(1)
Michael J. Downey(1)
William H. Foulk, Jr.(1)
D. James Guzy(1)
Nancy P. Jacklin(1)
Robert M. Keith, President and Chief Executive Officer
Garry L. Moody(1)
Earl D. Weiner(1)
OFFICERS
Philip L. Kirstein, Senior Vice President and Independent Compliance Officer
(Guy) Robert B. Davidson III(2), Senior Vice President
Douglas J. Peebles, Senior Vice President
Michael G. Brooks(2), Vice President
Fred S. Cohen(2), Vice President
Wayne D. Godlin(2) , Vice President
Terrance T. Hults(2), Vice President
Emilie D. Wrapp, Secretary
Joseph J. Mantineo, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
Phyllis J. Clarke, Controller
Vincent S. Noto, Chief Compliance Officer
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Custodian and Accounting Agent State Street Bank and Trust Company State Street Corporation CCB/5 1 Iron Street Boston, MA 02210 Principal Underwriter AllianceBernstein Investments, Inc. 1345 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10105 Legal Counsel Seward & Kissel LLP One Battery Park Plaza New York, NY 10004 | | Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Ernst & Young LLP 5 Times Square New York, NY 10036 Transfer Agent AllianceBernstein Investor Services, Inc. P.O. Box 786003 San Antonio, TX 78278-6003 Toll-free (800) 221-5672 |
(1) | | Member of the Audit Committee, the Governance and Nominating Committee and the Independent Directors Committee. |
(2) | | The day-to-day management of, and investment decisions for, the Portfolios’ portfolios are made by the Municipal Bond Investment Team. Michael G. Brooks, Fred S. Cohen, (Guy) Robert B. Davidson III, Wayne D. Godlin and Terrance T. Hults are the investment professionals with the most significant responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Portfolios’ portfolios. |
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Board of Trustees
MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND
Board of Trustees Information
The business and affairs of the Fund are managed under the direction of the Board of Trustees. Certain information concerning the Fund’s Trustees is set forth below.
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NAME, ADDRESS*, AGE, (YEAR FIRST ELECTED**) | | PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S) DURING PAST FIVE YEARS AND OTHER RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS*** | | PORTFOLIOS IN FUND COMPLEX OVERSEEN BY DIRECTOR | | | OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY DIRECTORSHIP CURRENTLY HELD BY DIRECTOR |
INTERESTED DIRECTOR | | | | | | |
Robert M. Keith, # 1345 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10105 55 (2010) | | Senior Vice President of AllianceBernstein L.P. (the “Adviser”) and the head of AllianceBernstein Investments, Inc. (“ABI”) since July 2008; Director of ABI and President of the AB Mutual Funds. Previously, he served as Executive Managing Director of ABI from December 2006 to June 2008. Prior to joining ABI in 2006, Executive Managing Director of Bernstein Global Wealth Management, and prior thereto, Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Client Service and Sales of the Adviser’s institutional investment management business since 2004. Prior thereto, he was Managing Director and Head of North American Client Service and Sales in the Adviser’s institutional investment management business, with which he had been associated since prior to 2004. | | | 120 | | | None |
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NAME, ADDRESS*, AGE, (YEAR FIRST ELECTED**) | | PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S) DURING PAST FIVE YEARS AND OTHER RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS*** | | PORTFOLIOS IN FUND COMPLEX OVERSEEN BY DIRECTOR | | | OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY DIRECTORSHIP CURRENTLY HELD BY DIRECTOR |
DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS | | | | | | |
Marshall C. Turner, Jr., ## Chairman of the Board 73 (2005) | | Private Investor since prior to 2010. Former CEO of Dupont Photomasks, Inc. (components of semi-conductor manufacturing), 2003-2006, and interim CEO 1999-2000. He has extensive operating and early-stage investment experience, including prior service as general partner of institutional venture capital partnerships, and serves on the boards of three education and science-related non-profit organizations. He has served as a director of one AB fund since 1992, and director or trustee of multiple AB funds since 2005. He has been Chairman of the AB Funds since January 2014, and the Chairman of the Independent Directors Committees of such Funds since February 2014. | | | 120 | | | Xilinx, Inc. (programmable logic semi-conductors) since 2007 |
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John H. Dobkin, ## 73 (2004) | | Independent Consultant since prior to 2010. Formerly, President of Save Venice, Inc. (preservation organization) from 2001–2002; Senior Advisor from June 1999-June 2000 and President of Historic Hudson Valley (historic preservation) from December 1989-May 1999. Previously, Director of the National Academy of Design. He has served as a director or trustee of various AB Funds since 1992, and as Chairman of the Audit Committees of a number of such Funds from 2001-2008. | | | 120 | | | None |
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NAME, ADDRESS*, AGE, (YEAR FIRST ELECTED**) | | PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S) DURING PAST FIVE YEARS AND OTHER RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS*** | | PORTFOLIOS IN FUND COMPLEX OVERSEEN BY DIRECTOR | | | OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY DIRECTORSHIP CURRENTLY HELD BY DIRECTOR |
DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS (continued) | | | | | | |
Michael J. Downey, ## 71 (2005) | | Private Investor since prior to 2010. Formerly, managing partner of Lexington Capital, LLC (investment advisory firm) from December 1997 until December 2003. He served as a Director of Prospect Acquisition Corp. (financial services) from 2007 until 2009. From 1987 until 1993, Chairman and CEO of Prudential Mutual Fund Management, director of the Prudential mutual funds, and member of the Executive Committee of Prudential Securities Inc. He has served as a director or trustee of the AB Funds since 2005 and is a director and Chairman of one other registered investment company. | | | 120 | | | Asia Pacific Fund, Inc. (registered investment company) since prior to 2010 |
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William H. Foulk, Jr., ## 82 (2004) | | Investment Adviser and an Independent Consultant since prior to 2010. Previously, he was Senior Manager of Barrett Associates, Inc., a registered investment adviser. He was formerly Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer of the State of New York and, prior thereto, Chief Investment Officer of the New York Bank for Savings. He has served as a director or trustee of various AB Funds since 1983, and was Chairman of the Independent Directors Committees of the AB Funds from 2003 until early February 2014. He served as Chairman of such Funds from 2003 through December 2013. He is also active in a number of mutual fund related organizations and committees. | | | 120 | | | None |
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NAME, ADDRESS*, AGE, (YEAR FIRST ELECTED**) | | PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S) DURING PAST FIVE YEARS AND OTHER RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS*** | | PORTFOLIOS IN FUND COMPLEX OVERSEEN BY DIRECTOR | | | OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY DIRECTORSHIP CURRENTLY HELD BY DIRECTOR |
DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS (continued) | | | | | | |
D. James Guzy, ## 79 (2005) | | Chairman of the Board of SRC Computers, Inc. (semi-conductors), with which he has been associated since prior to 2010. He served as Chairman of the Board of PLX Technology (semi-conductors) since prior to 2010 until November 2013. He was a director of Intel Corporation (semi-conductors) from 1969 until 2008, and served as Chairman of the Finance Committee of such company for several years until May 2008. He has served as a director or trustee of one or more of the AB Funds since 1982. | | | 120 | | | None |
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Nancy P. Jacklin, ## 67 (2006) | | Professorial Lecturer at the Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies (2008-2015). U.S. Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (which is responsible for ensuring the stability of the international monetary system), (December 2002-May 2006); Partner, Clifford Chance (1992-2002); Sector Counsel, International Banking and Finance, and Associate General Counsel, Citicorp (1985-1992); Assistant General Counsel (International), Federal Reserve Board of Governors (1982-1985); and Attorney Advisor, U.S. Department of the Treasury (1973-1982). Member of the Bar of the District of Columbia and of New York; and member of the Council on Foreign Relations. She has served as a director or trustee of the AB Funds since 2006 and has been Chairman of the Governance and Nominating Committees of the Funds since August 2014. | | | 120 | | | None |
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NAME, ADDRESS*, AGE, (YEAR FIRST ELECTED**) | | PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S) DURING PAST FIVE YEARS AND OTHER RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS*** | | PORTFOLIOS IN FUND COMPLEX OVERSEEN BY DIRECTOR | | | OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY DIRECTORSHIP CURRENTLY HELD BY DIRECTOR |
DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS (continued) | | | | | | |
Garry L. Moody, ## 63 (2008) | | Independent Consultant. Formerly, Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP (1995-2008) where he held a number of senior positions, including Vice Chairman, and U.S. and Global Investment Management Practice Managing Partner; President, Fidelity Accounting and Custody Services Company (1993-1995); and Partner, Ernst & Young LLP (1975-1993), where he served as the National Director of Mutual Fund Tax Services and Managing Partner of its Chicago Office Tax department. He is a member of both the Governing Council of the Independent Directors Council (IDC), an organization of independent directors of mutual funds, and the Trustee Advisory Board of BoardIQ, a biweekly publication focused on issues and news affecting directors of mutual funds. He has served as a director or trustee, and as Chairman of the Audit Committees, of the AB Funds since 2008. | | | 120 | | | None |
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Earl D. Weiner, ## 75 (2007) | | Of Counsel, and Partner prior to January 2007, of the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and is a former member of the ABA Federal Regulation of Securities Committee Task Force to draft editions of the Fund Director’s Guidebook. He also serves as a director or trustee of various non-profit organizations and has served as Chairman or Vice Chairman of a number of them. He has served as a director or trustee of the AB Funds since 2007 and served as Chairman of the Governance and Nominating Committees of the AB Funds from 2007 until August 2014. | | | 120 | | | None |
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Management of the Fund
* | | The address for each of the Fund’s disinterested Trustees is c/o AllianceBernstein L.P., Attention: Philip L. Kirstein, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10105. |
** | | There is no stated term of office for the Fund’s Trustees. |
*** | | The information above includes each Trustee’s principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes and skills relevant to each Trustee’s qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the Fund. |
# | | Mr. Keith is an “interested person” of the Fund, as defined in the 1940 Act, due to his position as a Senior Vice President of the Adviser. |
## | | Member of the Audit Committee, the Governance and Nominating Committee and the Independent Directors Committee. |
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Management of the Fund
Officer Information
Certain information concerning the Fund’s Officers is listed below.
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NAME, ADDRESS* AND AGE | | POSITION(S) HELD WITH FUND | | PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION DURING PAST FIVE YEARS** |
Robert M. Keith 55 | | President and Chief Executive Officer | | See biography above. |
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Philip L. Kirstein 70 | | Senior Vice President and Independent Compliance Officer | | Senior Vice President and Independent Compliance Officer of the AB Funds, with which he has been associated since October 2004. Prior thereto, he was Of Counsel to Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, LLP from October 2003 to October 2004, and General Counsel of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, L.P. since prior to March 2003. |
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(Guy) Robert B. Davidson III 54 | | Senior Vice President | | Senior Vice President of the Adviser,** with which he has been associated since prior to 2010. |
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Douglas J. Peebles 49 | | Senior Vice President | | Senior Vice President of the Adviser,** with which he has been associated since prior to 2010. |
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Michael G. Brooks 67 | | Vice President | | Senior Vice President of the Adviser,** with which he has been associated since prior to 2010. |
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Fred S. Cohen 57 | | Vice President | | Senior Vice President of the Adviser,** with which he has been associated since prior to 2010. |
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Wayne D. Godlin 54 | | Vice President | | Senior Vice President of the Adviser** since prior to 2010. |
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Terrance T. Hults 49 | | Vice President | | Senior Vice President of the Adviser,** with which he has been associated since prior to 2010. |
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Emilie D. Wrapp 59 | | Secretary | | Senior Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary of ABI,** with which she has been associated since prior to 2010. |
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Joseph J. Mantineo 56 | | Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer | | Senior Vice President of AllianceBernstein Investor Services, Inc. (“ABIS”),** with which he has been associated since prior to 2010. |
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Phyllis J. Clarke 54 | | Controller | | Vice President of the ABIS,** with which she has been associated since prior to 2010. |
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NAME, ADDRESS* AND AGE | | POSITION(S) HELD WITH FUND | | PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION DURING PAST FIVE YEARS** |
Vincent S. Noto 50 | | Chief Compliance Officer | | Senior Vice President since 2015 and Mutual Fund Chief Compliance Officer of the Adviser** since 2014. Prior thereto, he was Vice President and Director of Mutual Fund Compliance of the Adviser** since prior to 2010. |
* | | The address for each of the Fund’s Officers is 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10105. |
** | | The Adviser, ABI and ABIS are affiliates of the Fund. |
| | The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) has additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and Officers and is available without charge upon request. Contact your financial representative or AB at 1-800-227-4618, or visit www.ABglobal.com, for a free prospectus or SAI. |
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Management of the Fund
THE FOLLOWING IS NOT PART OF THE SHAREHOLDER REPORT OR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SUMMARY OF SENIOR OFFICER’S EVALUATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT1
The following is a summary of the evaluation of the Investment Advisory Agreement between AllianceBernstein L.P. (the “Adviser”) and The AllianceBernstein Municipal Income Fund II (the “Trust”) in respect of the following Portfolios (the “Portfolios”):2
Arizona Portfolio
Massachusetts Portfolio
Michigan Portfolio
Minnesota Portfolio
New Jersey Portfolio
Ohio Portfolio
Pennsylvania Portfolio
Virginia Portfolio
The evaluation of the Investment Advisory Agreement was prepared by Philip L. Kirstein, the Senior Officer of the Trust, for the Trustees of the Trust, as required by the August 2004 agreement between the Adviser and the New York State Attorney General (the “NYAG”). The Senior Officer’s evaluation of the Investment Advisory Agreement is not meant to diminish the responsibility or authority of the Board of Trustees to perform its duties pursuant to Section 15 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “40 Act”) and applicable state law. The purpose of this summary is to provide shareholders with a synopsis of the independent evaluation of the reasonableness of the advisory fees proposed to be paid by the Portfolios which was provided to the Trustees in connection with their review of the proposed approval of the continuance of the Investment Advisory Agreement.
The Senior Officer’s evaluation considered the following factors:
| 1. | Advisory fees charged to institutional and other clients of the Adviser for like services; |
| 2. | Advisory fees charged by other mutual fund companies for like services; |
| 3. | Costs to the Adviser and its affiliates of supplying services pursuant to the advisory agreement, excluding any intra-corporate profit; |
1 | | The information in the fee evaluation was completed on October 23, 2014 and discussed with the Board of Trustees on November 4-6, 2014. |
2 | | Future references to the Portfolios do not include “AllianceBernstein.” References in the fee summary pertaining to performance and expense ratios refer to Class A shares of the Portfolios. |
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| 4. | Profit margins of the Adviser and its affiliates from supplying such services; |
| 5. | Possible economies of scale as the Portfolios grows larger; and |
| 6. | Nature and quality of the Adviser’s services including the performance of the Portfolios. |
These factors, with the exception of the first factor, are generally referred to as the “Gartenberg factors,” which were articulated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in 1982. Gartenberg v. Merrill Lynch Asset Management, Inc., 694 F. 2d 923 (2d Cir. 1982). On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court held the Gartenberg decision was correct in its basic formulation of what Section 36(b) requires: to face liability under Section 36(b), “an investment adviser must charge a fee that is so disproportionately large that it bears no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and could not have been the product of arm’s length bargaining.” Jones v. Harris Associates L.P., 130 S.Ct. 1418 (2010). In Jones, the Court stated the Gartenberg approach fully incorporates the correct understanding of fiduciary duty within the context of Section 36(b) and noted with approval that “Gartenberg insists that all relevant circumstances be taken into account” and “uses the range of fees that might result from arm’s length bargaining as the benchmark for reviewing challenged fees.”3
INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES, NET ASSETS, EXPENSE CAPS & RATIOS
The Adviser proposed that each Portfolio pays the advisory fee set forth in the table below for receiving the services to be provided pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement. The fee schedule below, implemented in January 2004 in consideration of the Adviser’s settlement with the NYAG in December 2003, is based on a master schedule that contemplates eight categories of funds with almost all funds in each category having the same advisory fee schedule.4
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Category | | Advisory Fee Schedule5 | | Portfolio |
Low Risk Income | | 0.45% on 1st $2.5 billion 0.40% on next $2.5 billion 0.35% on the balance | | Arizona Portfolio Massachusetts Portfolio Michigan Portfolio Minnesota Portfolio New Jersey Portfolio Ohio Portfolio Pennsylvania Portfolio Virginia Portfolio |
3 | | Jones v. Harris at 1427. |
4 | | Most of the AllianceBernstein Mutual Funds, which the Adviser manages, were affected by the Adviser’s settlement with the NYAG. |
5 | | The advisory fees for each Portfolio are based on the percentage of each Portfolio’s average daily net assets, not a combination of any of the Portfolios. |
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The Portfolios’ net assets on September 30, 2014 are set forth below:
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Portfolio | | September 30, 2014 Net Assets ($MM) | |
Arizona Portfolio | | $ | 133.9 | |
Massachusetts Portfolio | | $ | 248.7 | |
Michigan Portfolio | | $ | 58.3 | |
Minnesota Portfolio | | $ | 85.7 | |
New Jersey Portfolio | | $ | 129.6 | |
Ohio Portfolio | | $ | 119.0 | |
Pennsylvania Portfolio | | $ | 104.7 | |
Virginia Portfolio | | $ | 228.9 | |
The Portfolios’ Investment Advisory Agreements provide for the Adviser to be reimbursed for certain clerical, legal, accounting, administrative and other services provided to each Portfolio. Indicated below are the reimbursement amounts, which the Adviser received from the Portfolios during their most recently completed fiscal year, expressed in dollars and as a percentage of average daily net assets:
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Portfolio | | Amount | | | As a % of Average Daily Net Assets | |
Arizona Portfolio | | $ | 46,822 | | | | 0.027 | % |
Massachusetts Portfolio | | $ | 46,056 | | | | 0.015 | % |
Michigan Portfolio | | $ | 47,179 | | | | 0.050 | % |
Minnesota Portfolio | | $ | 46,275 | | | | 0.044 | % |
New Jersey Portfolio | | $ | 46,463 | | | | 0.029 | % |
Ohio Portfolio | | $ | 47,028 | | | | 0.029 | % |
Pennsylvania Portfolio | | $ | 70,589 | | | | 0.055 | % |
Virginia Portfolio | | $ | 46,985 | | | | 0.016 | % |
The Adviser has agreed to waive that portion of its advisory fees and/or reimburse the Portfolios for that portion of the Portfolios’ total operating expenses to the degree necessary to limit each Portfolio’s expense ratio to the amounts set forth below for each Portfolio’s current fiscal year. The waiver is terminable by the Adviser upon at least 60 days’ notice prior to Portfolios’ prospectus update. In addition, set forth below are the gross expense ratios of the Portfolios for the most recent semi-annual period:6
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Portfolio | | Expense Cap Pursuant to Expense Limitation Undertaking | | | Gross Expense Ratio7 | | | Fiscal Year End |
Arizona Portfolio8 | | Class A Class B Class C | |
| 0.78%
1.48% 1.48% |
| |
| 0.98%
1.69% 1.68% |
| | September 30 (ratios as of Mar. 31, 2014) |
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6 | | Semi-annual total expense ratios are unaudited. |
8 | | The Fund’s expense ratios exclude interest expense of less than 0.01% for Class A and Class B shares and 0.01% for Class C shares. |
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Portfolio | | Expense Cap Pursuant to Expense Limitation Undertaking | | | Gross Expense Ratio7 | | | Fiscal Year End |
Massachusetts Portfolio | | Class A Class B Class C | |
| 0.82%
1.52% 1.52% |
| |
| 0.91%
1.61% 1.61% |
| | September 30 (ratios as of Mar. 31, 2014) |
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Michigan Portfolio9 | | Class A Class B Class C | |
| 0.90%
1.60% 1.60% |
| |
| 1.20%
1.92% 1.91% |
| | September 30 (ratios as of Mar. 31, 2014) |
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Minnesota Portfolio10 | | Class A Class B Class C | |
| 0.90%
1.60% 1.60% |
| |
| 1.08%
1.80% 1.78% |
| | September 30 (ratios as of Mar. 31, 2014) |
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New Jersey Portfolio | | Class A Class B Class C | |
| 0.87%
1.57% 1.57% |
| |
| 0.99%
1.70% 1.69% |
| | September 30 (ratios as of Mar. 31, 2014) |
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Ohio Portfolio11 | | Class A Class B Class C | |
| 0.85%
1.55% 1.55% |
| |
| 1.00%
1.71% 1.71% |
| | September 30 (ratios as of Mar. 31, 2014) |
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Pennsylvania Portfolio | | Class A Class B Class C | |
| 0.90%
1.60% 1.60% |
| |
| 1.08%
1.80% 1.78% |
| | September 30 (ratios as of Mar. 31, 2014) |
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Virginia Portfolio | | Class A Class B Class C | |
| 0.80%
1.50% 1.50% |
| |
| 0.92%
1.62% 1.62% |
| | September 30 (ratios as of Mar. 31, 2013) |
I. | ADVISORY FEES CHARGED TO INSTITUTIONAL AND OTHER CLIENTS |
The advisory fees charged to investment companies which the Adviser manages and sponsors are normally higher than those charged to similar sized institutional accounts, including pension plans and sub-advised investment companies. The fee differential reflects, among other things, different services provided to such clients, and different liabilities assumed. Services provided by the Adviser to the Portfolios that are not provided to non-investment company clients and sub-advised investment companies include providing office space and personnel to serve as Fund Officers, who among other responsibilities make the certifications required under the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002, and coordinating with and monitoring the Portfolios’ third party service providers such as Fund counsel, auditors, custodians, transfer agents and pricing services. The accounting, administrative, legal and compliance requirements for the Portfolios are more costly than those for institutional assets due to the greater complexities and time required for investment companies, although as previously noted, the Adviser is reimbursed for providing such services. Also, retail mutual funds managed by the
9 | | The Fund’s expense ratios exclude interest expense of 0.01% for Class A and Class B shares and less than 0.01% for Class C shares. |
10 | | The Fund’s expense ratios exclude interest expense of less than 0.01% for Class A and Class C shares and 0.01% for Class B shares. |
11 | | The Fund’s expense ratios exclude interest expense of less than 0.01% for all share classes. |
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Adviser are widely held. Servicing the Portfolios’ investors is more time consuming and labor intensive compared to institutional clients since the Adviser needs to communicate with a more extensive network of financial intermediaries and shareholders. The Adviser also believes that it incurs substantial entrepreneurial risk when offering a new mutual fund since establishing a new mutual fund requires a large upfront investment and it may take a long time for the fund to achieve profitability since the fund must be priced to scale from inception in order to be competitive and assets are acquired one account at a time. In addition, managing the cash flow of an investment company may be more difficult than managing that of a stable pool of assets, such as an institutional account with little cash movement in either direction, particularly, if a fund is in net redemption and the Adviser is frequently forced to sell securities to raise cash for redemptions. However, managing a fund with positive cash flow may be easier at times than managing a stable pool of assets. Finally, in recent years, investment advisers have been sued by institutional clients and have suffered reputational damage both by the attendant publicity and outcomes other than complete victories. Accordingly, the legal and reputational risks associated with institutional accounts are greater than previously thought, although still not equal to those related to the mutual fund industry.
Notwithstanding the Adviser’s view that managing an investment company is not comparable to managing other institutional accounts because the services provided are different, the Supreme Court has indicated consideration should be given to the advisory fees charged to institutional accounts with a similar investment style as the Portfolios.12 With respect to the Portfolios, the Adviser represented that there are no categories in the Form ADV for institutional products that have a substantially similar investment styles as the Portfolios. The Adviser does manage separately managed accounts that invest principally in municipal securities, but those mandates have a substantially lower risk profile (credit and interest rate risk) than that of the Portfolios.
The Adviser represented that it does not sub-advise any registered investment companies of other fund families with a substantially similar investment style as any of the Portfolios.
II. | MANAGEMENT FEES CHARGED BY OTHER MUTUAL FUND COMPANIES FOR LIKE SERVICES. |
Lipper, Inc. (“Lipper”), an analytical service that is not affiliated with the Adviser, compared the fees charged to the Portfolios with fees charged to other
12 | | The Supreme Court stated that “courts may give such comparisons the weight that they merit in light of the similarities and differences between the services that the clients in question require, but the courts must be wary of inapt comparisons.” Among the significant differences the Supreme Court noted that may exist between services provided to mutual funds and institutional accounts are “higher marketing costs.” Jones v. Harris at 1428. |
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investment companies for similar services offered by other investment advisers.13 Lipper’s analysis included the comparison of each Portfolio’s contractual management fee, estimated at the approximate current asset level of the subject Portfolio, to the median of the Portfolio’s Lipper Expense Group (“EG”)14 and the Portfolio’s contractual management fee ranking.15
Lipper describes an EG as a representative sample of comparable funds. Lipper’s standard methodology for screening funds to be included in an EG entails the consideration of several fund criteria, including fund type, investment classification/objective, load type and similar 12b-1/non-12b-1 service fees, asset (size) comparability, expense components and attributes. An EG will typically consist of seven to twenty funds.
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Portfolio | | Contractual Management Fee(%)16 | | | Lipper Exp. Group Median(%) | | | Rank |
Arizona Portfolio17 | | | 0.450 | | | | 0.500 | | | 3/12 |
Massachusetts Portfolio | | | 0.450 | | | | 0.506 | | | 2/8 |
Michigan Portfolio | | | 0.450 | | | | 0.506 | | | 2/12 |
Minnesota Portfolio | | | 0.450 | | | | 0.535 | | | 2/7 |
New Jersey Portfolio | | | 0.450 | | | | 0.508 | | | 2/8 |
Ohio Portfolio | | | 0.450 | | | | 0.519 | | | 2/7 |
Pennsylvania Portfolio | | | 0.450 | | | | 0.497 | | | 2/10 |
Virginia Portfolio17 | | | 0.450 | | | | 0.459 | | | 2/5 |
13 | | The Supreme Court cautioned against accepting mutual fund fee comparisons without careful scrutiny since “these comparisons are problematic because these fees, like those challenged, may not be the product of negotiations conducted at arm’s length.” Jones v. Harris at 1429. |
14 | | Lipper does not consider average account size when constructing EGs. Funds with relatively small average account sizes tend to have higher transfer agent expense ratios than comparable sized funds that have relatively large average account sizes. Note that there are limitations on Lipper expense category data because different funds categorize expenses differently. |
15 | | The contractual management fee is calculated by Lipper using each Portfolio’s contractual management fee rate at a hypothetical asset level. The hypothetical asset level is based on the combined net assets of all classes of each Portfolio, rounded up to the next $25 million. Lipper’s total expense ratio information is based on the most recent annual report except as otherwise noted. A ranking of “1” would mean that the Portfolio had the lowest effective fee rate in the Lipper peer group. |
16 | | The contractual management fees for the Portfolios do not reflect any expense reimbursements made by the Portfolios to the Adviser for certain clerical, legal, accounting, administrative, and other services. In addition, the contractual management fees do not reflect any management waivers for expense caps that effectively reduce the contractual management fee. |
17 | | One of the Portfolio’s EG peer is excluded from the contractual management fee comparison because Lipper is unable to calculate the peer’s contractual management fee of the peer’s breakpoint gross income component. |
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Lipper also compared the Portfolios’ total expense ratios to the medians of the Portfolios’ EGs and the Lipper Expense Universes (“EU”). The EU is a broader group compared to the EG, consisting of all funds that have the same investment classifications/objective and load type as the subject Portfolio.18
Set forth below is a comparison of the Portfolios’ total expense ratios and the medians of the Portfolios’ EGs and EUs. The Portfolios’ total expense ratio rankings are also shown.
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Portfolio | | Expense Ratio (%)19 | | | Lipper Exp. Group Median (%) | | | Lipper Group Rank | | Lipper Exp. Universe Median (%) | | | Lipper Universe Rank |
Arizona Portfolio | | | 0.780 | | | | 0.800 | | | 5/13 | | | 0.802 | | | 31/85 |
Massachusetts Portfolio | | | 0.821 | | | | 0.821 | | | 5/9 | | | 0.831 | | | 6/13 |
Michigan Portfolio | | | 0.939 | | | | 0.813 | | | 12/13 | | | 0.802 | | | 69/85 |
Minnesota Portfolio | | | 0.904 | | | | 0.838 | | | 8/8 | | | 0.848 | | | 10/12 |
New Jersey Portfolio | | | 0.873 | | | | 0.818 | | | 9/9 | | | 0.818 | | | 11/13 |
Ohio Portfolio | | | 0.850 | | | | 0.803 | | | 6/8 | | | 0.805 | | | 7/11 |
Pennsylvania Portfolio | | | 0.919 | | | | 0.790 | | | 10/11 | | | 0.790 | | | 13/17 |
Virginia Portfolio | | | 0.773 | | | | 0.783 | | | 3/6 | | | 0.783 | | | 4/8 |
Based on this analysis, the Portfolios have a more favorable ranking on a contractual management fee basis than on a total expense ratio basis. Except for Arizona Portfolio and Virginia Portfolio, which have lower expense ratios than their respective EG medians and Massachusetts Portfolio, which has an expense ratio equal to its EG median, the Portfolios’ have higher expense ratios than their respective EG medians.
III. | COSTS TO THE ADVISER AND ITS AFFILIATES OF SUPPLYING SERVICES PURSUANT TO THE MANAGEMENT FEE ARRANGEMENT, EXCLUDING ANY INTRA-CORPORATE PROFIT. |
The Adviser utilizes two profitability reporting systems, which operate independently but are aligned with each other, to estimate the Adviser’s profitability in connection with investment advisory services provided to the Portfolios. The Senior Officer has retained a consultant to provide independent advice regarding the alignment of the two profitability systems as well as the methodologies and allocations utilized by both profitability systems. See Section IV for additional discussion.
IV. | PROFIT MARGINS OF THE ADVISER AND ITS AFFILIATES FOR SUPPLYING SUCH SERVICES. |
The Portfolios’ profitability information, prepared by the Adviser for the Board of Trustees, was reviewed by the Senior Officer and the consultant. The
18 | | Except for asset (size) comparability, Lipper uses the same criteria for selecting an EG peer when selecting an EU peer. Unlike the EG, the EU allows for the same adviser to be represented by more than just one fund. |
19 | | Most recently completed fiscal year Class A share total expense ratio. |
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Adviser’s profitability from providing investment advisory services to the Portfolios increased, except for Michigan Portfolio, Minnesota Portfolio and Pennsylvania Portfolio during calendar year 2013, relative to 2012.
In addition to the Adviser’s direct profits from managing the Portfolios, certain of the Adviser’s affiliates have business relationships with the Portfolios and may earn a profit from providing other services to the Portfolios. The courts have referred to this type of business opportunity as “fall-out benefits” to the Adviser and indicated that such benefits should be factored into the evaluation of the total relationship between the Portfolios and the Adviser. Neither case law nor common business practice precludes the Adviser’s affiliates from earning a reasonable profit on this type of relationship provided the affiliates’ charges and services are competitive and the relationship otherwise complies with the 40 Act restrictions. These affiliates provide transfer agent and distribution services to the Portfolios and receive transfer agent fees, Rule 12b-1 payments, front-end sales loads and contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”).
AllianceBernstein Investments, Inc. (“ABI”), an affiliate of the Adviser, is the Portfolios’ principal underwriter. ABI and the Adviser have disclosed in the Portfolios’ prospectus that they may make revenue sharing payments from their own resources, in addition to resources derived from sales loads and Rule 12b-1 fees, to firms that sell shares of the Portfolios. In 2013, ABI paid approximately 0.05% of the average monthly assets of the AllianceBernstein Mutual Funds or approximately $19.4 million for distribution services and educational support (revenue sharing payments).
ABI retained the following amounts for Class A front-end load sales charges from sales of the Portfolios’ Class A shares during the Portfolios’ most recently completed fiscal year:
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Portfolio | | Amount Received | |
Arizona Portfolio | | $ | 110 | |
Massachusetts Portfolio | | $ | 138 | |
Michigan Portfolio | | $ | – 0 | – |
Minnesota Portfolio | | $ | 161 | |
New Jersey Portfolio | | $ | – 0 | – |
Ohio Portfolio | | $ | 260 | |
Pennsylvania Portfolio | | $ | 78 | |
Virginia Portfolio | | $ | 588 | |
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ABI received the amounts set forth below in Rule 12b-1 fees and CDSC from the Portfolios during the Portfolios’ most recently completed fiscal year:
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Portfolio | | 12b-1 Fee Received | | | CDSC Received | |
Arizona Portfolio | | $ | 767,213 | | | $ | 4,015 | |
Massachusetts Portfolio | | $ | 1,438,151 | | | $ | 39,432 | |
Michigan Portfolio | | $ | 475,875 | | | $ | 3,085 | |
Minnesota Portfolio | | $ | 472,871 | | | $ | 10,254 | |
New Jersey Portfolio | | $ | 750,511 | | | $ | 2,595 | |
Ohio Portfolio | | $ | 805,895 | | | $ | 4,420 | |
Pennsylvania Portfolio | | $ | 588,488 | | | $ | 14,065 | |
Virginia Portfolio | | $ | 1,394,519 | | | $ | 41,389 | |
Fees and reimbursements for out of pocket expenses charged by AllianceBernstein Investor Services, Inc. (“ABIS”), the affiliated transfer agent for the Portfolios, are based on the level of the network account and the class of shares held by the account. ABIS also receives a fee per shareholder sub-account for each account maintained by an intermediary on an omnibus basis. ABIS received the following net fees from the Portfolios during the Portfolios’ most recently completed fiscal year:
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Portfolio | | ABIS Fee | |
Arizona Portfolio | | $ | 19,354 | |
Massachusetts Portfolio | | $ | 39,786 | |
Michigan Portfolio | | $ | 25,188 | |
Minnesota Portfolio | | $ | 20,189 | |
New Jersey Portfolio | | $ | 28,668 | |
Ohio Portfolio | | $ | 26,748 | |
Pennsylvania Portfolio | | $ | 27,544 | |
Virginia Portfolio | | $ | 36,635 | |
V. | POSSIBLE ECONOMIES OF SCALE |
The Adviser has indicated that economies of scale are being shared with shareholders through pricing to scale, breakpoints, fee reductions/waivers and enhancement to services.
In May 2012, an independent consultant, retained by the Senior Officer, provided the Board of Trustees information on the Adviser’s firm-wide average costs from 2005 through 2011 and the potential economies of scale. The independent consultant noted that from 2005 through 2007 the Adviser experienced significant growth in assets under management (“AUM”). During this period, operating expenses increased, in part to keep up with growth, and in part reflecting market returns. However, from 2008 through the first quarter of 2009, AUM rapidly and significantly decreased due to declines in market value and client withdrawals. When AUM rapidly decreased, some operating expenses categories, including base compensation and office space, adjusted more slowly during this period, resulting in an increase in average costs. Since 2009, AUM
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has experienced less significant changes. The independent consultant noted that changes in operating expenses reflect changes in business composition and business practices in response to changes in financial markets. Finally, the independent consultant concluded that the increase in average cost and the decline in net operating margin across the Adviser since late 2008 are inconsistent with the view that there are currently reductions in average costs due to economies of scale that can be shared with the AllianceBernstein Mutual Funds managed by the Adviser through lower fees.
Previously, in February 2008, the independent consultant provided the Board of Trustees an update of the Deli20 study on advisory fees and various fund characteristics.21 The independent consultant first reiterated the results of his previous two dimensional comparison analysis (fund size and family size) with the Board of Trustees.22 The independent consultant then discussed the results of the regression model that was utilized to study the effects of various factors on advisory fees. The regression model output indicated that the bulk of the variation in fees predicted were explained by various factors, but substantially by fund AUM, family AUM, index fund indicator and investment style. The independent consultant also compared the advisory fees of the AllianceBernstein Mutual Funds to similar funds managed by 19 other large asset managers, regardless of the fund size and each Adviser’s proportion of mutual fund assets to non-mutual fund assets.
VI. | NATURE AND QUALITY OF THE ADVISER’S SERVICES, INCLUDING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE FUND |
With assets under management of approximately $473 billion as of September 30, 2014, the Adviser has the investment experience to manage and provide non-investment services (described in Section I) to the Portfolios.
20 | | The Deli study, originally published in 2002 based on 1997 data and updated for the February 2008 Presentation, may be of diminished value due to the age of the data used in the presentation and the changes experienced in the industry since 2008. |
21 | | The Supreme Court cautioned against accepting mutual fund fee comparisons without careful scrutiny since the fees may not be the product of negotiations conducted at arm’s length. See Jones v. Harris at 1429. |
22 | | The two dimensional analysis showed patterns of lower advisory fees for funds with larger asset sizes and funds from larger family sizes compared to funds with smaller asset sizes and funds from smaller family sizes, which according to the independent consultant is indicative of a sharing of economies of scale and scope. However, in less liquid and active markets, such is not the case, as the empirical analysis showed potential for diseconomies of scale in those markets. The empirical analysis also showed diminishing economies of scale and scope as funds surpassed a certain high level of assets. |
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The information prepared by Lipper shows the 1, 3, 5 and 10 year performance rankings23 of the Portfolios relative to their Lipper Performance Group (“PG”) and Lipper Performance Universe (“PU”)24 for the periods ended July 31, 2014.25
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| | Portfolio Return (%) | | | PG Median (%) | | | PU Median (%) | | | PG Rank | | PU Rank |
Arizona Portfolio26 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 year | | | 5.58 | | | | 5.58 | | | | 6.15 | | | 7/13 | | 57/85 |
3 year | | | 4.38 | | | | 4.61 | | | | 4.38 | | | 8/13 | | 43/85 |
5 year | | | 4.84 | | | | 4.84 | | | | 4.82 | | | 7/13 | | 39/83 |
10 year | | | 4.38 | | | | 4.21 | | | | 4.11 | | | 1/11 | | 14/78 |
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Massachusetts Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 year | | | 5.84 | | | | 6.61 | | | | 6.61 | | | 7/9 | | 10/13 |
3 year | | | 4.49 | | | | 4.62 | | | | 4.63 | | | 7/9 | | 10/13 |
5 year | | | 4.82 | | | | 4.91 | | | | 4.94 | | | 7/9 | | 11/13 |
10 year | | | 4.49 | | | | 4.12 | | | | 4.20 | | | 3/9 | | 3/12 |
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Michigan Portfolio27 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 year | | | 4.97 | | | | 5.38 | | | | 6.15 | | | 10/13 | | 70/85 |
3 year | | | 2.47 | | | | 4.35 | | | | 4.38 | | | 12/13 | | 83/85 |
5 year | | | 3.42 | | | | 4.99 | | | | 4.82 | | | 12/13 | | 80/83 |
10 year | | | 3.72 | | | | 4.11 | | | | 4.11 | | | 11/12 | | 67/78 |
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Minnesota Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 year | | | 6.22 | | | | 7.29 | | | | 6.76 | | | 7/8 | | 10/12 |
3 year | | | 4.19 | | | | 4.92 | | | | 4.73 | | | 8/8 | | 12/12 |
5 year | | | 4.35 | | | | 5.19 | | | | 5.15 | | | 8/8 | | 12/12 |
10 year | | | 4.22 | | | | 4.54 | | | | 4.39 | | | 6/7 | | 9/11 |
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New Jersey Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 year | | | 5.00 | | | | 6.54 | | | | 6.40 | | | 8/9 | | 10/13 |
3 year | | | 4.23 | | | | 5.35 | | | | 4.55 | | | 8/9 | | 10/13 |
5 year | | | 5.11 | | | | 5.82 | | | | 5.11 | | | 6/9 | | 7/13 |
10 year | | | 4.19 | | | | 4.24 | | | | 4.20 | | | 5/8 | | 7/12 |
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23 | | The performance returns and rankings of the Portfolios are for the Portfolios’ Class A shares. The performance returns of the Portfolios were provided by Lipper. |
24 | | A Portfolio’s PG/PU may not necessarily be identical to its respective EG/EU, as the criteria for including/excluding a fund from a PG/PU is somewhat different from that of an EG/EU. |
25 | | The current Lipper investment classification/objective dictates the PG and PU throughout the life of each Portfolio even if a Portfolio had a different investment classification/objective at a different point in time. |
26 | | Prior to the third quarter of 2013, the Portfolio was classified by Lipper as an Arizona Municipal Debt Fund. From the third quarter of 2013 through the present, the Portfolio is classified by Lipper as an Other States Municipal Debt Fund. |
27 | | Prior to the third quarter of 2013, the Portfolio was classified by Lipper as a Michigan Municipal Debt Fund. From the third quarter of 2013 through the present, the Fund is classified by Lipper as an Other States Municipal Debt Fund. |
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| | Portfolio Return (%) | | | PG Median (%) | | | PU Median (%) | | | PG Rank | | PU Rank |
Ohio Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 year | | | 3.62 | | | | 6.75 | | | | 6.88 | | | 8/8 | | 11/11 |
3 year | | | 2.99 | | | | 4.71 | | | | 4.65 | | | 8/8 | | 11/11 |
5 year | | | 4.02 | | | | 4.71 | | | | 4.56 | | | 7/8 | | 10/11 |
10 year | | | 3.92 | | | | 4.12 | | | | 4.11 | | | 5/6 | | 7/9 |
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Pennsylvania Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 year | | | 6.09 | | | | 6.95 | | | | 6.72 | | | 9/11 | | 11/17 |
3 year | | | 4.14 | | | | 4.84 | | | | 4.84 | | | 10/11 | | 15/17 |
5 year | | | 5.19 | | | | 5.19 | | | | 5.19 | | | 6/11 | | 8/17 |
10 year | | | 4.11 | | | | 4.23 | | | | 4.32 | | | 7/10 | | 12/16 |
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Virginia Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 year | | | 6.68 | | | | 5.68 | | | | 5.68 | | | 1/6 | | 1/8 |
3 year | | | 4.26 | | | | 4.22 | | | | 4.11 | | | 3/6 | | 3/8 |
5 year | | | 5.05 | | | | 4.81 | | | | 4.56 | | | 3/6 | | 3/8 |
10 year | | | 4.55 | | | | 4.07 | | | | 4.07 | | | 1/5 | | 1/7 |
Set forth below are the 1, 3, 5, 10 year and since inception performance returns of the Portfolios (in bold)28 versus their benchmarks.29 Portfolio and benchmark volatility and reward-to-variability ratio (“Sharpe Ratio”) information is also shown.30
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| | Periods Ending July 31, 2014 Annualized Net Performance | |
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| 1 Year (%) | | | 3 Year (%) | | | 5 Year (%) | | | 10 Year (%) | | | | Volatility (%) | | | Sharpe (%) | | |
Arizona Portfolio | | | 5.58 | | | | 4.38 | | | | 4.84 | | | | 4.38 | | | | 5.41 | | | | 4.01 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 10 | |
Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index | | | 7.27 | | | | 5.06 | | | | 5.50 | | | | 4.85 | | | | 5.69 | | | | 4.37 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 10 | |
Inception Date: June 1, 1994 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Massachusetts Portfolio | | | 5.84 | | | | 4.49 | | | | 4.82 | | | | 4.49 | | | | 5.61 | | | | 4.05 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 10 | |
Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index | | | 7.27 | | | | 5.06 | | | | 5.50 | | | | 4.85 | | | | 5.67 | | | | 4.37 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 10 | |
Inception Date: March 29, 1994 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
28 | | The performance returns and risk measures shown in the table are for the Class A shares of the Portfolios. |
29 | | The Adviser provided Portfolio and benchmark performance return information for periods through July 31, 30 2014. |
30 | | Portfolio and benchmark volatility and Sharpe Ratio information was obtained through Lipper LANA, a database maintained by Lipper. Volatility is a statistical measure of the tendency of a market price or yield to vary over time. A Sharpe Ratio is a risk adjusted measure of return that divides a fund’s return in excess of the riskless return by the fund’s standard deviation. A fund with a greater volatility would be seen as more risky than a fund with equivalent performance but lower volatility; for that reason, a greater return would be demanded for the more risky fund. A fund with a higher Sharpe Ratio would be viewed as better performing than a fund with a lower Sharpe Ratio. |
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| | Periods Ending July 31, 2014 Annualized Net Performance | |
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| 1 Year (%) | | | 3 Year (%) | | | 5 Year (%) | | | 10 Year (%) | | | | Volatility (%) | | | Sharpe (%) | | |
Michigan Portfolio | | | 4.97 | | | | 2.47 | | | | 3.42 | | | | 3.72 | | | | 5.13 | | | | 3.79 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 10 | |
Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index | | | 7.27 | | | | 5.06 | | | | 5.50 | | | | 4.85 | | | | 5.43 | | | | 4.37 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 10 | |
Inception Date: February 25, 1994 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Minnesota Portfolio | | | 6.23 | | | | 4.19 | | | | 4.35 | | | | 4.22 | | | | 4.84 | | | | 3.74 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 10 | |
Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index | | | 7.27 | | | | 5.06 | | | | 5.50 | | | | 4.85 | | | | 5.42 | | | | 4.37 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 10 | |
Inception Date: June 25, 1993 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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New Jersey Portfolio | | | 5.00 | | | | 4.23 | | | | 5.11 | | | | 4.19 | | | | 4.64 | | | | 4.21 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 10 | |
Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index | | | 7.27 | | | | 5.06 | | | | 5.50 | | | | 4.85 | | | | 5.42 | | | | 4.37 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 10 | |
Inception Date: June 25, 1993 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Ohio Portfolio | | | 3.62 | | | | 2.99 | | | | 4.02 | | | | 3.92 | | | | 4.69 | | | | 3.87 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 10 | |
Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index | | | 7.27 | | | | 5.06 | | | | 5.50 | | | | 4.85 | | | | 5.42 | | | | 4.37 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 10 | |
Inception Date: June 25, 1993 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Pennsylvania Portfolio | | | 6.09 | | | | 4.14 | | | | 5.19 | | | | 4.11 | | | | 5.01 | | | | 4.10 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 10 | |
Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index | | | 7.27 | | | | 5.06 | | | | 5.50 | | | | 4.85 | | | | 5.42 | | | | 4.37 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 10 | |
Inception Date: June 25, 1993 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Virginia Portfolio | | | 6.68 | | | | 4.26 | | | | 5.05 | | | | 4.55 | | | | 5.62 | | | | 4.29 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 10 | |
Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index | | | 7.27 | | | | 5.06 | | | | 5.50 | | | | 4.85 | | | | 5.65 | | | | 4.37 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 10 | |
Inception Date: April 29, 1994 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CONCLUSION:
Based on the factors discussed above the Senior Officer’s conclusion is that the proposed advisory fee for each Portfolio is reasonable and within the range of what would have been negotiated at arm’s length in light of all the surrounding circumstances. This conclusion in respect of the Portfolios is based on an evaluation of all of these factors and no single factor was dispositive.
Dated: November 18, 2014
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198 | | • AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II |
THIS PAGE IS NOT PART OF THE SHAREHOLDER REPORT OR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AB FAMILY OF FUNDS
US EQUITY
US Core
Core Opportunities Fund
Select US Equity Portfolio
US Growth
Concentrated Growth Fund
Discovery Growth Fund
Growth Fund
Large Cap Growth Fund
Small Cap Growth Portfolio
US Value
Discovery Value Fund
Equity Income Fund
Growth & Income Fund
Small Cap Value Portfolio
Value Fund
INTERNATIONAL/ GLOBAL EQUITY
International/Global Core
Global Core Equity Portfolio
Global Equity & Covered Call Strategy Fund
Global Thematic Growth Fund
International Portfolio
Tax-Managed International Portfolio
International/Global Growth
International Growth Fund
International/Global Value
International Value Fund
FIXED INCOME
Municipal
High Income Municipal Portfolio
Intermediate California Municipal Portfolio
Intermediate Diversified Municipal Portfolio
Intermediate New York Municipal Portfolio
Municipal Bond Inflation Strategy
Tax-Aware Fixed Income Portfolio
National Portfolio
Arizona Portfolio
California Portfolio
FIXED INCOME (continued)
Massachusetts Portfolio
Michigan Portfolio
Minnesota Portfolio
New Jersey Portfolio
New York Portfolio
Ohio Portfolio
Pennsylvania Portfolio
Virginia Portfolio
Taxable
Bond Inflation Strategy
Global Bond Fund
High Income Fund
High Yield Portfolio
Intermediate Bond Portfolio
Limited Duration High Income Portfolio
Short Duration Portfolio
ALTERNATIVES
All Market Real Return Portfolio*
Credit Long/Short Portfolio
Global Real Estate Investment Fund
Long/Short Multi-Manager Fund
Market Neutral Strategy-U.S.
Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Fund
Select US Long/Short Portfolio
Unconstrained Bond Fund
MULTI-ASSET
All Market Growth Portfolio*
All Market Income Portfolio
Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Portfolio
Global Risk Allocation Fund
Target-Date
Multi-Manager Select Retirement Allocation Fund
Multi-Manager Select 2010 Fund
Multi-Manager Select 2015 Fund
Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund
Multi-Manager Select 2025 Fund
MULTI-ASSET (continued)
Multi-Manager Select 2030 Fund
Multi-Manager Select 2035 Fund
Multi-Manager Select 2040 Fund
Multi-Manager Select 2045 Fund
Multi-Manager Select 2050 Fund
Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund
2000 Retirement Strategy
2005 Retirement Strategy
2010 Retirement Strategy
2015 Retirement Strategy
2020 Retirement Strategy
2025 Retirement Strategy
2030 Retirement Strategy
2035 Retirement Strategy
2040 Retirement Strategy
2045 Retirement Strategy
2050 Retirement Strategy
2055 Retirement Strategy
Wealth Strategies
Balanced Wealth Strategy
Conservative Wealth Strategy
Wealth Appreciation Strategy
Tax-Managed Balanced Wealth Strategy
Tax-Managed Conservative Wealth Strategy
Tax-Managed Wealth Appreciation Strategy
CLOSED-END FUNDS
AB Multi-Manager Alternative Fund
Alliance California Municipal Income Fund
Alliance New York Municipal Income Fund
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund
AllianceBernstein Income Fund
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund
We also offer Exchange Reserves, which serves as the money market fund exchange vehicle for the AB mutual funds. An investment in Exchange Reserves is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. For copies of our prospectus or summary prospectus, which contain this and other information, visit us online at www.abglobal.com or contact your AB representative. Please read the prospectus and/or summary prospectus carefully before investing.
* Prior to December 15, 2014, All Market Growth Portfolio was named Dynamic All Market Fund; All Market Real Return Portfolio was named Real Asset Strategy.
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AB Family of Funds
NOTES
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200 | | • AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II |
AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II
1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10105
800.221.5672
MIFII-0151-0515 
(a) The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. A copy of the registrant’s code of ethics is filed herewith as Exhibit 12(a)(1).
(b) During the period covered by this report, no material amendments were made to the provisions of the code of ethics adopted in 2(a) above.
(c) During the period covered by this report, no implicit or explicit waivers to the provisions of the code of ethics adopted in 2(a) above were granted.
ITEM 3. | AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT. |
The registrant’s Board of Directors has determined that independent directors Garry L. Moody, William H. Foulk, Jr. and Marshall C. Turner, Jr. qualify as audit committee financial experts.
ITEM 4. | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES. |
(a) - (c) The following table sets forth the aggregate fees billed by the independent registered public accounting firm Ernst & Young LLP, for the Fund’s last two fiscal years for professional services rendered for: (i) the audit of the Fund’s annual financial statements included in the Fund’s annual report to stockholders; (ii) assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the Fund’s financial statements and are not reported under (i), which include advice and education related to accounting and auditing issues and quarterly press release review (for those Funds which issue press releases), and preferred stock maintenance testing (for those Funds that issue preferred stock); and (iii) tax compliance, tax advice and tax return preparation.
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| | | | | Audit Fees | | | Audit-Related Fees | | | Tax Fees | |
Arizona Portfolio | | | 2014 | | | $ | 32,051 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,967 | |
| | | 2015 | | | $ | 26,418 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 17,130 | |
Massachusetts Portfolio | | | 2014 | | | $ | 34,144 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,967 | |
| | | 2015 | | | $ | 28,143 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 17,130 | |
Michigan Portfolio | | | 2014 | | | $ | 32,051 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,967 | |
| | | 2015 | | | $ | 26,418 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 17,130 | |
Minnesota Portfolio | | | 2014 | | | $ | 34,144 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,967 | |
| | | 2015 | | | $ | 28,143 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 17,130 | |
New Jersey Portfolio | | | 2014 | | | $ | 34,144 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,967 | |
| | | 2015 | | | $ | 28,143 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 17,130 | |
Ohio Portfolio | | | 2014 | | | $ | 34,144 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,967 | |
| | | 2015 | | | $ | 28,143 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 17,130 | |
Pennsylvania Portfolio | | | 2014 | | | $ | 32,051 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,967 | |
| | | 2015 | | | $ | 26,418 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 17,130 | |
Virginia Portfolio | | | 2014 | | | $ | 34,144 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,967 | |
| | | 2015 | | | $ | 28,143 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 17,130 | |
(d) Not applicable.
(e) (1) Beginning with audit and non-audit service contracts entered into on or after May 6, 2003, the Fund’s Audit Committee policies and procedures require the pre-approval of all audit and non-audit services provided to the Fund by the Fund’s independent registered public accounting firm. The Fund’s Audit Committee policies and procedures also require pre-approval of all audit and non-audit services provided to the Adviser and Service Affiliates to the extent that these services are directly related to the operations or financial reporting of the Fund.
(e) (2) All of the amounts for Audit Fees, Audit-Related Fees and Tax Fees in the table under Item 4 (a)–(c) are for services pre-approved by the Fund’s Audit Committee.
(f) Not applicable.
(g) The following table sets forth the aggregate non-audit services provided to the Fund, the Fund’s Adviser and entities that control, are controlled by or under common control with the Adviser that provide ongoing services to the Fund:
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| | | | | All Fees for Non-Audit Services Provided to the Portfolio, the Adviser and Service Affiliates | | | Total Amount of Foregoing Column Pre- approved by the Audit Committee (Portion Comprised of Audit Related Fees) (Portion Comprised of Tax Fees) | |
Arizona Portfolio | | | 2014 | | | $ | 381,772 | | | $ | 12,967 | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | (12,967 | ) |
| | | 2015 | | | $ | 225,380 | | | $ | 17,130 | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | (17,130 | ) |
Massachusetts Portfolio | | | 2014 | | | $ | 381,772 | | | $ | 12,967 | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | (12,967 | ) |
| | | 2015 | | | $ | 225,380 | | | $ | 17,130 | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | (17,130 | ) |
Michigan Portfolio | | | 2014 | | | $ | 381,772 | | | $ | 12,967 | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | (12,967 | ) |
| | | 2015 | | | $ | 225,380 | | | $ | 17,130 | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | (17,130 | ) |
Minnesota Portfolio | | | 2014 | | | $ | 381,772 | | | $ | 12,967 | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | (12,967 | ) |
| | | 2015 | | | $ | 225,380 | | | $ | 17,130 | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | (17,130 | ) |
New Jersey Portfolio | | | 2014 | | | $ | 381,772 | | | $ | 12,967 | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | (12,967 | ) |
| | | 2015 | | | $ | 225,380 | | | $ | 17,130 | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | (17,130 | ) |
Ohio Portfolio | | | 2014 | | | $ | 381,772 | | | $ | 12,967 | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | (12,967 | ) |
| | | 2015 | | | $ | 225,380 | | | $ | 17,130 | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | (17,130 | ) |
Pennsylvania Portfolio | | | 2014 | | | $ | 381,772 | | | $ | 12,967 | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | (12,967 | ) |
| | | 2015 | | | $ | 225,380 | | | $ | 17,130 | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | (17,130 | ) |
Virginia Portfolio | | | 2014 | | | $ | 381,772 | | | $ | 12,967 | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | (12,967 | ) |
| | | 2015 | | | $ | 225,380 | | | $ | 17,130 | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | (17,130 | ) |
(h) The Audit Committee of the Fund has considered whether the provision of any non-audit services not pre-approved by the Audit Committee provided by the Fund’s independent registered public accounting firm to the Adviser and Service Affiliates is compatible with maintaining the auditor’s independence.
ITEM 5. | AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS. |
Not applicable to the registrant.
ITEM 6. | SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS. |
Please see Schedule of Investments contained in the Report to Shareholders included under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable to the registrant.
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable to the registrant.
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not applicable to the registrant.
ITEM 10. | SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. |
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Fund’s Board of Directors since the Fund last provided disclosure in response to this item.
ITEM 11. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. |
(a) The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-2(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) are effective at the reasonable assurance level based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this document.
(b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
The following exhibits are attached to this Form N-CSR:
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EXHIBIT NO. | | DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT |
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12 (a) (1) | | Code of Ethics that is subject to the disclosure of Item 2 hereof |
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12 (b) (1) | | Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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12 (b) (2) | | Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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12 (c) | | Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant): AB Municipal Income Fund II
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By: | | /s/ Robert M. Keith |
| | Robert M. Keith |
| | President |
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Date: | | July 20, 2015 |
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.
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By: | | /s/ Robert M. Keith |
| | Robert M. Keith |
| | President |
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Date: | | July 20, 2015 |
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By: | | /s/ Joseph J. Mantineo |
| | Joseph J. Mantineo |
| | Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: | | July 20, 2015 |