SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM S-6
For Registration Under the Securities Act of 1933 of Securities
of Unit Investment Trusts Registered on Form N-8B-2
A. Exact Name of Trust: FT 432
B. Name of Depositor: NIKE SECURITIES L.P.
C. Complete Address of Depositor's 1001 Warrenville Road
Principal Executive Offices: Lisle, Illinois 60532
D. Name and Complete Address of
Agents for Service: NIKE SECURITIES L.P.
Attention: James A. Bowen
Suite 300
1001 Warrenville Road
Lisle, Illinois 60532
CHAPMAN & CUTLER
Attention: Eric F. Fess
111 West Monroe Street
Chicago, Illinois 60603
E. Title of Securities
Being Registered: An indefinite number of
Units pursuant to Rule
24f-2 promulgated under
the Investment Company Act
of 1940, as amended.
F. Approximate Date of Proposed
Sale to the Public: ____ Check if it is
proposed that this filing
will become effective on
_____ at ____ p.m.
pursuant to Rule 487.
The registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on
such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective
date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which
specifically states that this Registration Statement shall
thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of
the Securities Act of 1933 or until the Registration Statement
shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting
pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION DATED APRIL 20, 2000
Private Client FlexPortfolio Series
FT 432
FT 432 is a series of a unit investment trust, the FT Series. FT 432
consists of a single portfolio known as Private Client FlexPortfolio
Series (the "Trust"). The Trust invests in a diversified portfolio of
common stocks ("Securities") of high quality, large-cap companies in
many different industry sectors. The objective of the Trust is to
provide the potential for above-average capital appreciation.
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION HAS NOT APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED
THESE SECURITIES OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY
REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
THE INFORMATION IN THIS PROSPECTUS IS NOT COMPLETE AND MAY BE CHANGED.
WE MAY NOT SELL THESE SECURITIES UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILED
WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IS EFFECTIVE. THIS
PROSPECTUS IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL THESE SECURITIES AND IS NOT
SOLICITING AN OFFER TO BUY THESE SECURITIES IN ANY STATE WHERE THE OFFER
OR SALE IS NOT PERMITTED.
DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED
The date of this prospectus is May __, 2000
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Table of Contents
Summary of Essential Information 3
Fee Table 4
Report of Independent Auditors 5
Statement of Net Assets 6
Schedule of Investments 7
The FT Series 8
Portfolio 9
Risk Factors 9
Portfolio Securities Descriptions 13
Public Offering 13
Distribution of Units 11
The Sponsor's Profits 12
The Secondary Market 12
How We Purchase Units 12
Expenses and Charges 12
Tax Status 13
Rights of Unit Holders 14
Income and Capital Distributions 15
Redeeming Your Units 15
Removing Securities from the Trust 16
Amending or Terminating the Indenture 17
Information on Dain Rauscher Incorporated,
the Sponsor, Trustee and Evaluator 18
Other Information 19
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Summary of Essential Information
Private Client FlexPortfolio Series
FT 432
At the Opening of Business on the
Initial Date of Deposit-May __, 2000
Sponsor: Nike Securities L.P.
Trustee: The Chase Manhattan Bank
Evaluator: First Trust Advisors L.P.
Initial Number of Units (1)
Fractional Undivided Interest in the Trust per Unit (1) 1/
Public Offering Price:
Aggregate Offering Price Evaluation of Securities per Unit (2) $10.000
Maximum Sponsor retention of 2.75% of the Public Offering Price per Unit
(2.75% of the net amount invested, exclusive of the deferred Sponsor retention) (3) $ .275
Less deferred Sponsor retention per Unit $ (.275)
Public Offering Price per Unit (4) $10.000
Sponsor's Initial Repurchase Price per Unit (5) $10.000
Redemption Price per Unit (based on aggregate underlying
value of Securities less accrued Sponsor retention) (5) $10.000
CUSIP Number
Security Code
First Settlement Date May __, 2000
Mandatory Termination Date (6) May 31, 2005
Income Distribution Record Date Fifteenth day of each June and December commencing December 15, 2000.
Income Distribution Date (7) Last day of each June and December commencing December 31, 2000.
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<FN>
NOTES TO SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
(1) As of the close of business on the Initial Date of Deposit, we may
adjust the number of Units of the Trust so that the Public Offering
Price per Unit will equal approximately $10.00. If we make such an
adjustment, the fractional undivided interest per Unit will vary from
the amount indicated above.
(2) Each listed Security is valued at its last closing sale price. If a
Security is not listed, or if no closing sale price exists, it is valued
at its closing ask price. Evaluations for purposes of determining the
purchase, sale or redemption price of Units are made as of the close of
trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") (generally 4:00 p.m.
Eastern time) on each day on which it is open (the "Evaluation Time").
(3) The maximum Sponsor retention is entirely deferred. See "Fee Table"
and "Public Offering." If you redeem or sell Units, you will not be
assessed any remaining unaccrued Sponsor retention payments at the time
of sale or redemption.
(4) The Public Offering Price shown above reflects the value of the
Securities on the business day prior to the Initial Date of Deposit. No
investor will purchase Units at this price. The price you pay for your
Units will be based on their valuation at the Evaluation Time on the
date you purchase your Units. On the Initial Date of Deposit, the Public
Offering Price per Unit will not include any accumulated dividends on
the Securities. After this date, a pro rata share of any accumulated
dividends on the Securities will be included.
(5) Until the earlier of six months after the Initial Date of Deposit or
the end of the initial offering period, the Sponsor's Initial Repurchase
Price per Unit and the Redemption Price per Unit will include the
estimated organization costs per Unit set forth under "Fee Table." After
such date, the Sponsor's Repurchase Price and Redemption Price per Unit
will not include such estimated organization costs. See "Redeeming Your
Units."
(6) See "Amending or Terminating the Indenture."
(7) Distributions from the Capital Account will be made monthly on the
last day of the month to Unit holders of record on the fifteenth day of
such month if the amount available for distribution equals at least
$1.00 per 100 Units. In any case, we will distribute any funds in the
Capital Account in December of each year.
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Fee Table
This Fee Table describes the fees and expenses that you may, directly or
indirectly, pay if you buy and hold Units of the Trust. See "Public
Offering" and "Expenses and Charges." Although the Trust has a term of
approximately five years and is a unit investment trust rather than a
mutual fund, this information allows you to compare fees.
Amount
per Unit
________
Unit Holder Transaction Expenses
(as a percentage of public offering price)
Maximum Sponsor retention (sales charge) 2.75%(a) $.275
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Organization Costs
(as a percentage of public offering price)
Estimated organization costs %(b) $
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Estimated Annual Trust Operating Expenses(c)
(as a percentage of average net assets)
Portfolio supervision, bookkeeping, administrative and evaluation fees % $
Creation and development fee .250%(d)
Trustee's fee and other operating expenses %(e)
_____ ______
Total % $
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Example
This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in
the Trust with the cost of investing in other investment products. The
example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Trust for the periods
shown and sell your Units at the end of those periods. The example also
assumes a 5% return on your investment each year and that the Trust's
operating expenses stay the same. Although your actual costs may vary,
based on these assumptions your costs would be:
1 Year 3 Years 5 Years
__________ __________ __________
$ $ $
The example will not differ if you hold rather than sell your Units at
the end of each period.
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<FN>
(a) The maximum Sponsor retention (sales charge) is entirely deferred.
Sponsor retention is the sales charge paid to the Sponsor as
compensation for its activities in connection with creating the Trust.
Dealers and other selling agents will receive no concessions or
commissions on the sale of Units. The maximum Sponsor retention is a
fixed dollar amount equal to $.275 per Unit (approximately $.055 per
Unit per year) which will be accrued at the daily rate of $_____ per
Unit and deducted monthly beginning __________, 2000 and on the 20th day
of each month thereafter (or the preceding business day if the 20th day
is not a business day) over the life of the Trust and at the Trust's
termination. If you buy Units at a price of less than $10.00 per Unit,
the dollar amount of the Sponsor retention will not change but the
Sponsor retention on a percentage basis will be more than 2.75% of the
Public Offering Price. When you purchase Units you will only be subject
to Sponsor retention payments not yet accrued.
(b) You will bear all or a portion of the costs incurred in organizing
the Trust. These estimated organization costs are included in the price
you pay for your Units and will be deducted from the assets of the Trust
at the earlier of six months after the Initial Date of Deposit or the
end of the initial offering period.
(c) With the exception of the creation and development fee, each of the
fees listed herein is assessed on a fixed dollar amount per Unit basis
which, as a percentage of average net assets, will vary over time.
(d) The creation and development fee compensates the Sponsor for creating
and developing the Trust. The Trust accrues this fee daily during the
life of the Trust based on its average net asset value and pays the
Sponsor monthly. In connection with the creation and development fee, in
no event will the Sponsor collect over the life of the Trust more than
4.50% of a Unit holder's initial investment.
(e) Other operating expenses include the costs incurred by the Trust for
annually updating the Trust's registration statement. Historically, we
paid these costs. Other operating expenses do not, however, include
brokerage costs and other portfolio transaction fees. In certain
circumstances the Trust may incur additional expenses not set forth
above. See "Expenses and Charges."
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Report of Independent Auditors
The Sponsor, Nike Securities L.P., and Unit Holders
FT 432
We have audited the accompanying statement of net assets, including the
schedule of investments, of FT 432, comprised of the Private Client
FlexPortfolio Series, as of the opening of business on May __, 2000.
This statement of net assets is the responsibility of the Trust's
Sponsor. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on this statement
of net assets based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
statement of net assets is free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the statement of net assets. Our procedures included
confirmation of the letter of credit held by the Trustee and deposited
in the Trust on May __, 2000. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by the
Sponsor, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the statement
of net assets. We believe that our audit of the statement of net assets
provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the statement of net assets referred to above presents
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of FT 432,
comprised of the Private Client FlexPortfolio Series, at the opening of
business on May __, 2000 in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Chicago, Illinois
May __, 2000
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Statement of Net Assets
Private Client FlexPortfolio Series
FT 432
At the Opening of Business on the
Initial Date of Deposit-May __, 2000
NET ASSETS
Investment in Securities represented by purchase contracts (1) (2) $
Less liability for reimbursement to Sponsor for organization costs (3) ( )
________
Net assets $
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Units outstanding
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS
Cost to investors (4) $
Less Sponsor retention (4) (0)
Less estimated reimbursement to Sponsor for organization costs (3) ( )
________
Net assets $
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<FN>
NOTES TO STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS
(1) Aggregate cost of the Securities listed under "Schedule of
Investments" is based on their aggregate underlying value.
(2) An irrevocable letter of credit issued by The Chase Manhattan Bank,
of which $200,000 will be allocated to the Trust, has been deposited
with the Trustee as collateral, covering the monies necessary for the
purchase of the Securities according to their purchase contracts.
(3) A portion of the Public Offering Price consists of an amount
sufficient to reimburse the Sponsor for all or a portion of the costs of
establishing the Trust. These costs have been estimated at $ per Unit
for the Trust. A payment will be made at the earlier of six months after
the Initial Date of Deposit or the end of the initial offering period to
an account maintained by the Trustee from which the obligation of the
investors to the Sponsor will be satisfied. To the extent that actual
organization costs of the Trust are greater than the estimated amount,
only the estimated organization costs added to the Public Offering Price
will be reimbursed to the Sponsor and deducted from the assets of the
Trust.
(4) The maximum Sponsor retention is entirely deferred. The maximum
Sponsor retention is 2.75% of the Public Offering Price (equivalent to
2.75% of the net amount invested, exclusive of the deferred Sponsor
retention). This Sponsor retention, which accrues on a daily basis and
which will total $.275 per Unit over the life of the Trust, will be paid
to us in monthly installments beginning on __________, 2000 and on the
twentieth day of each month thereafter (or if such date is not a
business day, on the preceding business day) over the life of the Trust
and at the Trust's termination. If you redeem or sell Units, you will
not be subject to any remaining unaccrued Sponsor retention payments at
the time of sale or redemption.
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Schedule of Investments
Private Client FlexPortfolio Series
FT 432
At the Opening of Business on the Initial Date of Deposit-May __, 2000
Percentage Market Cost of
Number Ticker Symbol and of Aggregate Value per Securities to
of Shares Name of Issuer of Securities (1) (3) OfferingPrice Share the Trust (2)
_________ _____________________________________ _________ ______ _________
Capital Goods
_____________
HON Honeywell International Inc. % $ $
Communication Services
______________________
T AT&T Corp. %
WCOM MCI WorldCom, Inc. %
Consumer Cyclicals
__________________
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation %
F Ford Motor Company %
Consumer Staples
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CBS CBS Corporation %
SWY Safeway Inc. %
Energy
_______
ENE Enron Corp. %
RD Royal Dutch Petroleum Company (4) %
Financial
_________
C Citigroup Inc. %
KRB MBNA Corporation %
WFC Wells Fargo & Company %
Healthcare
__________
MDT Medtronic, Inc. %
MRK Merck & Co., Inc. %
Technology
__________
ADCT ADC Telecommunications, Inc. %
CSCO Cisco Systems, Inc. %
INTC Intel Corporation %
IBM International Business Machines Corporation %
MSFT Microsoft Corporation %
SUNW Sun Microsystems, Inc. %
_______ _______
Total Investments 100% $
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<FN>
(1) All Securities are represented by regular way contracts to purchase
such Securities which are backed by an irrevocable letter of credit
deposited with the Trustee. We entered into purchase contracts for the
Securities on May __, 2000.
(2) The cost of the Securities to the Trust represents the aggregate
underlying value with respect to the Securities acquired (generally
determined by the closing sale prices of the listed Securities and the
ask prices of the over-the-counter traded Securities at the Evaluation
Time on the business day preceding the Initial Date of Deposit). The
valuation of the Securities has been determined by the Evaluator, an
affiliate of ours. The cost of the Securities to us and our profit or
loss (which is the difference between the cost of the Securities to us
and the cost of the Securities to the Trust) are $ and $ ,
respectively.
(3) The final portfolio may contain additional Securities to those set
forth above. In addition, although it is not the Sponsor's intention,
certain of the Securities listed above may not be included in the final
portfolio.
(4) This Security represents the common stock of a foreign company which
trades directly on a U.S. national securities exchange.
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The FT Series
The FT Series Defined.
We, Nike Securities L.P. (the "Sponsor"), have created hundreds of
similar yet separate series of a unit investment trust which we have
named the FT Series. The series to which this prospectus relates, FT
432, consists of a single portfolio known as Private Client
FlexPortfolio Series.
Units of the Trust can only be purchased through registered
broker/dealers who charge periodic fees as part of an alternative
account relationship for providing services, including financial
planning, investment advisory or asset management, or provide these or
comparable services as part of an investment account where a
comprehensive "wrap fee" or similar charge is imposed; or by employees,
officers and directors (or their immediate family members) of the
Sponsor, our related companies, dealers and their affiliates, and
vendors providing services to us. You may switch from one FlexPortfolio
to any other FlexPortfolio series which is currently in the primary
market on any business day at no additional cost. However, your
broker/dealer or the Sponsor may at any time, without prior notice,
place limits on the number of exchanges you can make.
YOU MAY GET MORE SPECIFIC DETAILS CONCERNING THE NATURE, STRUCTURE AND
RISKS OF THIS PRODUCT IN AN "INFORMATION SUPPLEMENT" BY CALLING THE
TRUSTEE AT 1-800-682-7520.
Mandatory Termination Date.
The Trust will terminate on the Mandatory Termination Date set forth in
"Summary of Essential Information." The Trust was created under the laws
of the State of New York by a Trust Agreement (the "Indenture") dated
the Initial Date of Deposit. This agreement, entered into among Nike
Securities L.P., as Sponsor, The Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee and
First Trust Advisors L.P. as Portfolio Supervisor and Evaluator, governs
the operation of the Trust.
How We Created the Trust.
On the Initial Date of Deposit, we deposited a portfolio of common
stocks with the Trustee, and in turn, the Trustee delivered documents to
us representing our ownership of the Trust in the form of units ("Units").
With our deposit of the Securities on the Initial Date of Deposit we
established a percentage relationship among the Securities in the
Trust's portfolio, as stated under "Schedule of Investments." After the
Initial Date of Deposit, we may deposit additional Securities in the
Trust, or cash (including a letter of credit) with instructions to buy
more Securities to create new Units for sale. If we create additional
Units, we will attempt, to the extent practicable, to maintain the
percentage relationship established among the Securities on the Initial
Date of Deposit, and not the percentage relationship existing on the day
we are creating new Units, since the two may differ. This difference may
be due to the sale, redemption or liquidation of any of the Securities.
Since the prices of the Securities fluctuate daily, the ratio of
Securities in the Trust, on a market value basis, will also change
daily. The portion of Securities represented by each Unit will not
change as a result of the deposit of additional Securities or cash in
the Trust. If we deposit cash, you and new investors may experience a
dilution of your investment. This is because prices of the Securities
will fluctuate between the time of the cash deposit and the purchase of
the Securities, and because the Trust pays the brokerage fees. To reduce
this dilution, the Trust will try to buy the Securities as close to the
Evaluation Time and as close to the evaluation price as possible.
However, because the Trust pays the brokerage fees associated with its
creation of new Units and with the sale of Securities to meet redemption
and exchange requests, the ability to exchange between FlexPortfolio
series will likely result in higher brokerage expenses.
An affiliate of the Trustee may receive these brokerage fees or the
Trustee may retain and pay us (or an affiliate of ours) to act as agent
for the Trust to buy Securities. If we or an affiliate of ours act as
agent to the Trust, we will be subject to the restrictions under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
We cannot guarantee that the Trust will keep its present size and
composition for any length of time. Securities may periodically be sold
under certain circumstances, and the proceeds from these sales will be
used to meet Trust obligations or distributed to Unit holders, but will
not be reinvested. However, Securities will not be sold to take
advantage of market fluctuations or changes in anticipated rates of
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appreciation or depreciation, or if they no longer meet the criteria by
which they were selected. You will not be able to dispose of or vote any
of the Securities in the Trust. As the holder of the Securities, the
Trustee will vote all of the Securities and will do so based on our
instructions.
Neither we nor the Trustee will be liable for a failure in any of the
Securities. However, if a contract for the purchase of any of the
Securities initially deposited in the Trust fails, unless we can
purchase substitute Securities ("Replacement Securities") we will refund
to you that portion of the purchase price and accrued Sponsor retention
resulting from the failed contract on the next Income Distribution Date.
Any Replacement Security the Trust acquires will be identical to those
from the failed contract.
Portfolio
Objectives.
The objective of the Trust is to provide the potential for above-average
capital appreciation through an investment in a diversified portfolio of
common stocks of high quality, large-cap companies in many different
industry sectors.
Buy and Hold Discipline. The Trust's portfolio has been recommended by
the Dain Rauscher Wessels Private Client Research Group of Dain Rauscher
Incorporated. The Private Client Research Group believes the Securities
included in the Trust are "core" holdings, and represent equity in
companies you will want to hold in your investment portfolio for the
long term. In their opinion, these are companies that are well known,
with significant "brand-name" appeal, consistent records of growth in
sales and earnings, with proven industry leadership.
The "buy and hold" discipline encourages investors to focus on time in
the market, not timing the market. This approach has the potential to
reward investors over the long term, while allowing them not to be
concerned with day-to-day fluctuations in the market, or other factors
outside an investor's control.
Portfolio Diversification. Historically, it is believed that over the
long-term, the more diversity within a portfolio, the lower the
volatility and market risk of the overall portfolio. Thus, we expect a
diversified portfolio to be more resilient to the individual sector
volatility that can be experienced in the market. Industry sectors
represented by the Trust include:
- - Capital Goods
- - Communication Services
- - Consumer Cyclicals
- - Consumer Staples
- - Energy
- - Financial
- - Healthcare
- - Technology
Of course, as with any similar investments, there can be no guarantee
that the objective of the Trust will be achieved. See "Risk Factors" for
a discussion of the risks of investing in the Trust.
Risk Factors
Price Volatility. The Trust invests in common stocks of U.S. and foreign
companies. The value of the Trust's Units will fluctuate with changes in
the value of these common stocks. Common stock prices fluctuate for
several reasons including changes in investors' perceptions of the
financial condition of an issuer or the general condition of the
relevant stock market, or when political or economic events affecting
the issuers occur. In addition, common stock prices may be particularly
sensitive to rising interest rates, as the cost of capital rises and
borrowing costs increase.
Because the Trust is not managed, the Trustee will not sell stocks in
response to or in anticipation of market fluctuations, as is common in
managed investments. As with any investment, we cannot guarantee that
the performance of the Trust will be positive over any period of time or
that you won't lose money. Units of the Trust are not deposits of any
bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation or any other government agency.
Dividends. There is no guarantee that the issuers of the Securities will
declare dividends in the future or that if declared they will either
remain at current levels or increase over time.
Legislation/Litigation. From time to time, various legislative
initiatives are proposed in the United States and abroad which may have
a negative impact on certain companies represented in the Trust. In
addition, litigation regarding any of the issuers of the Securities,
such as that concerning Microsoft Corporation, or of the industries
represented by these issuers, may negatively impact the share prices of
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these Securities. We cannot predict what impact any pending or proposed
legislation or pending or threatened litigation will have on the share
prices of the Securities.
Foreign Stocks. One of the Securities is issued by a foreign company,
which makes the Trust subject to more risks than if it invested solely
in domestic common stocks. This Security is directly listed on a U.S.
securities exchange. Risks of foreign common stocks include higher
brokerage costs; different accounting standards; expropriation,
nationalization or other adverse political or economic developments;
currency devaluations, blockages or transfer restrictions; restrictions
on foreign investments and exchange of securities; inadequate financial
information; and lack of liquidity of certain foreign markets.
Portfolio Securities Descriptions
Capital Goods
_____________
Honeywell International Inc., headquartered in
Communication Services
______________________
AT&T Corp., headquartered in
MCI WorldCom, Inc., headquartered in
Consumer Cyclicals
__________________
Costco Wholesale Corporation, headquartered in
Ford Motor Company, headquartered in
Consumer Staples
________________
CBS Corporation, headquartered in
Safeway Inc., headquartered in
Energy
______
Enron Corp., headquartered in
Royal Dutch Petroleum Company, headquartered in
Financial
_________
Citigroup Inc., headquartered in
MBNA Corporation, headquartered in
Wells Fargo & Company, headquartered in
Healthcare
__________
Medtronic, Inc., headquartered in
Merck & Co., Inc., headquartered in
Technology
__________
ADC Telecommunications, Inc., headquartered in
Cisco Systems, Inc., headquartered in
Intel Corporation, headquartered in
International Business Machines Corporation, headquartered in
Microsoft Corporation, headquartered in
Sun Microsystems, Inc., headquartered in
We have obtained the foregoing descriptions from sources we deem
reliable. We have not independently verified the provided information
either in terms of accuracy or completeness.
Public Offering
The Public Offering Price.
You may buy Units at the Public Offering Price, the price per Unit of
which is comprised of the following:
- - The aggregate underlying value of the Securities;
- - The amount of any cash in the Income and Capital Accounts;
- - Dividends receivable on Securities; and
- - The accrued Sponsor retention (which is entirely deferred).
The price you pay for your Units will differ from the amount stated
under "Summary of Essential Information" due to various factors,
including fluctuations in the prices of the Securities and changes in
the value of the Income and/or Capital Accounts.
Although you are not required to pay for your Units until three business
days following your order (the "date of settlement"), you may pay before
then. You will become the owner of Units ("Record Owner") on the date of
settlement if payment has been received. If you pay for your Units
before the date of settlement, we may use your payment during this time
and it may be considered a benefit to us, subject to the limitations of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Organization Costs. Securities purchased with the portion of the Public
Offering Price intended to be used to reimburse the Sponsor for the
Trust's organization costs (including costs of preparing the
registration statement, the Indenture and other closing documents,
registering Units with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")
and states, the initial audit of the Trust portfolio, legal fees and the
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initial fees and expenses of the Trustee) will be purchased in the same
proportionate relationship as all the Securities contained in the Trust.
Securities will be sold to reimburse the Sponsor for the Trust's
organization costs at the earlier of six months after the Initial Date
of Deposit or the end of the initial offering period (a significantly
shorter time period than the life of the Trust). During the period
ending with the earlier of six months after the Initial Date of Deposit
or the end of the initial offering period, there may be a decrease in
the value of the Securities. To the extent the proceeds from the sale of
these Securities are insufficient to repay the Sponsor for Trust
organization costs, the Trustee will sell additional Securities to allow
the Trust to fully reimburse the Sponsor. In that event, the net asset
value per Unit will be reduced by the amount of additional Securities
sold. Although the dollar amount of the reimbursement due to the Sponsor
will remain fixed and will never exceed the per Unit amount set forth
for the Trust in "Statement of Net Assets," this will result in a
greater effective cost per Unit to Unit holders for the reimbursement to
the Sponsor. To the extent actual organization costs are less than the
estimated amount, only the actual organization costs will be deducted
from the assets of the Trust. When Securities are sold to reimburse the
Sponsor for organization costs, the Trustee will sell Securities, to the
extent practicable, which will maintain the same proportionate
relationship among the Securities contained in the Trust as existed
prior to such sale.
Minimum Purchase.
The minimum amount you can purchase of the Trust is $1,000 worth of Units.
Sponsor Retention.
The maximum Sponsor retention you will pay is entirely deferred. This
sales charge is equal to $.275 per Unit and will be accrued daily at the
rate of $____ per Unit and paid on the 20th day of each month (or
if the 20th day is not a business day on the preceding business day)
beginning __________, 2000 and continuing for the life of the Trust and
at the Trust's termination. On the Initial Date of Deposit this fee will
equal 2.75% of the Public Offering Price (equivalent to 2.75% of the net
amount invested), but because this fee is a fixed dollar amount per Unit
it will vary from 2.75% as the Public Offering Price varies from $10 per
Unit. However, in no event will the maximum Sponsor retention exceed
4.0% of the Public Offering Price per Unit. Units purchased subsequent
to the initial Sponsor retention payment will only be subject to Sponsor
retention payments not yet accrued.
The Value of the Securities.
The Evaluator will appraise the aggregate underlying value of the
Securities in the Trust as of the Evaluation Time on each business day
and will adjust the Public Offering Price of the Units according to this
valuation. This Public Offering Price will be effective for all orders
received before the Evaluation Time on each such day. If we or the
Trustee receive orders for purchases, sales or redemptions after that
time, or on a day which is not a business day, they will be held until
the next determination of price. The term "business day" as used in this
prospectus will exclude Saturdays, Sundays and certain national holidays
on which the NYSE is closed.
The aggregate underlying value of the Securities in the Trust will be
determined as follows: if the Securities are listed on a securities
exchange or The Nasdaq Stock Market, their value is generally based on
the closing sale prices on that exchange or system (unless it is
determined that these prices are not appropriate as a basis for
valuation). However, if there is no closing sale price on that exchange
or system, they are valued based on the closing ask prices. If the
Securities are not so listed, or, if so listed and the principal market
for them is other than on that exchange or system, their value will
generally be based on the current ask prices on the over-the-counter
market (unless it is determined that these prices are not appropriate as
a basis for valuation). If current ask prices are unavailable, the
valuation is generally determined:
a) On the basis of current ask prices for comparable securities;
b) By appraising the value of the Securities on the ask side of the
market; or
c) By any combination of the above.
After the initial offering period is over, the aggregate underlying
value of the Securities will be determined as set forth above except
that bid prices are used instead of ask prices when necessary.
Distribution of Units
We intend to qualify Units of the Trust for sale in a number of states.
All Units will be sold at the then current Public Offering Price.
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Award Programs.
From time to time we may sponsor programs which provide awards to a
dealer's registered representatives who have sold a minimum number of
Units during a specified time period. We may also pay fees to qualifying
dealers for services or activities which are meant to result in sales of
Units of the Trust. In addition, we will pay to dealers who sponsor
sales contests or recognition programs that conform to our criteria, or
participate in our sales programs, amounts equal to no more than the
total applicable Sponsor fee on Units sold by such persons during such
programs. We make these payments out of our own assets and not out of
Trust assets. These programs will not change the price you pay for your
Units.
Investment Comparisons.
From time to time we may compare the estimated returns of the Trust
(which may show performance net of the expenses and charges the Trust
would have incurred) and returns over specified periods of other similar
trusts we sponsor in our advertising and sales materials, with (1)
returns on other taxable investments such as the common stocks
comprising various market indexes, corporate or U.S. Government bonds,
bank CDs and money market accounts or funds, (2) performance data from
Morningstar Publications, Inc. or (3) information from publications such
as Money, The New York Times, U.S. News and World Report, BusinessWeek,
Forbes or Fortune. The investment characteristics of the Trust differ
from other comparative investments. You should not assume that these
performance comparisons will be representative of the Trust's future
performance.
The Sponsor's Profits
We will receive the Sponsor retention per Unit as stated in "Public
Offering." Also, any difference between our cost to purchase the
Securities and the price at which we sell them to the Trust is
considered a profit or loss (see Note 2 of "Schedule of Investments").
During the initial offering period, dealers and others may also realize
profits or sustain losses as a result of fluctuations in the Public
Offering Price they receive when they sell the Units.
In maintaining a market for the Units, any difference between the price
at which we purchase Units and the price at which we sell or redeem them
will be a profit or loss to us.
The Secondary Market
Although not obligated, we intend to maintain a market for the Units
after the initial offering period and continuously offer to purchase
Units at prices based on the Redemption Price per Unit.
We will pay all expenses to maintain a secondary market, except the
Evaluator fees, Trustee costs to transfer and record the ownership of
Units and costs incurred in annually updating the Trust's registration
statement. We may discontinue purchases of Units at any time. IF YOU
WISH TO DISPOSE OF YOUR UNITS, YOU SHOULD ASK US FOR THE CURRENT MARKET
PRICES BEFORE MAKING A TENDER FOR REDEMPTION TO THE TRUSTEE.
How We Purchase Units
The Trustee will notify us of any tender of Units for redemption. If our
bid is equal to or greater than the Redemption Price per Unit, we may
purchase the Units. You will receive your proceeds from the sale no
later than if they were redeemed by the Trustee. We may tender Units
that we hold to the Trustee for redemption as any other Units. If we
elect not to purchase Units, the Trustee may sell tendered Units in the
over-the-counter market, if any. However, the amount you will receive is
the same as you would have received on redemption of the Units.
Expenses and Charges
The estimated annual expenses of the Trust are listed under "Fee Table."
If actual expenses exceed the estimate, the Trust will bear the excess.
The Trustee will pay operating expenses of the Trust from the Income
Account of the Trust if funds are available, and then from the Capital
Account. The Income and Capital Accounts are noninterest-bearing to Unit
holders, so the Trustee may earn interest on these funds, thus
benefiting from their use.
As Sponsor, we will be compensated for providing bookkeeping and other
administrative services to the Trust, and will receive brokerage fees
when the Trust uses us (or an affiliate of ours) as agent in buying or
selling Securities. Legal, typesetting, electronic filing and regulatory
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filing fees and expenses associated with updating the Trust's
registration statement yearly are also now chargeable to the Trust.
Historically, we paid these fees and expenses. First Trust Advisors
L.P., an affiliate of ours, acts as both Portfolio Supervisor and
Evaluator to the Trust and will receive the fees set forth under "Fee
Table" for providing portfolio supervisory and evaluation services to
the Trust. In providing portfolio supervisory services, the Portfolio
Supervisor may purchase research services from a number of sources,
which may include underwriters or dealers of the Trust.
The fees payable to us, First Trust Advisors L.P. and the Trustee are
based on the largest aggregate number of Units of the Trust outstanding
at any time during the calendar year, except during the initial offering
period, in which case these fees are calculated based on the largest
number of Units outstanding during the period for which compensation is
paid. These fees may be adjusted for inflation without Unit holders'
approval, but in no case will the annual fees paid to us or our
affiliates for providing a given service to all unit investment trusts
for which we provide such services be more than the actual cost of
providing such services in such year.
As Sponsor, we will receive a fee from the Trust for creating and
developing the Trust, including determining the Trust's objectives,
policies, composition and size, selecting service providers and
information services and for providing other similar administrative and
ministerial functions. The Trust pays this "creation and development
fee" as a percentage of the Trust's average daily net asset value during
the life of the Trust. In connection with the creation and development
fee, in no event will the Sponsor collect over the life of the Trust
more than 4.50% of a Unit holder's initial investment. We do not use
this fee to pay distribution expenses or as compensation for sales
efforts.
In addition to the Trust's operating expenses, and those fees described
above, the Trust may also incur the following charges:
- - All legal and annual auditing expenses of the Trustee according to its
responsibilities under the Indenture;
- - The expenses and costs incurred by the Trustee to protect the Trust
and your rights and interests;
- - Fees for any extraordinary services the Trustee performed under the
Indenture;
- - Payment for any loss, liability or expense the Trustee incurred
without negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct on its part, in
connection with its acceptance or administration of the Trust;
- - Payment for any loss, liability or expenses we incurred without
negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct in acting as Depositor of
the Trust; and/or
- - All taxes and other government charges imposed upon the Securities or
any part of the Trust.
The above expenses and the Trustee's annual fee are secured by a lien on
the Trust. Since the Securities are all common stocks and dividend
income is unpredictable, we cannot guarantee that dividends will be
sufficient to meet any or all expenses of the Trust. If there is not
enough cash in the Income or Capital Account, the Trustee has the power
to sell Securities in the Trust to make cash available to pay these
charges which may result in capital gains or losses to you. See "Tax
Status."
The Trust will be audited annually. So long as we are making a secondary
market for Units, we will bear the cost of these annual audits to the
extent the cost exceeds $0.0050 per Unit. Otherwise, the Trust will pay
for the audit. You can request a copy of the audited financial
statements from the Trustee.
Tax Status
This section summarizes some of the main U.S. federal income tax
consequences of owning Units of the Trust. This section is current as of
the date of this prospectus. Tax laws and interpretations change
frequently, and these summaries do not describe all of the tax
consequences to all taxpayers. For example, these summaries generally do
not describe your situation if you are a non-U.S. person, a
broker/dealer or other investor with special circumstances. In addition,
this section does not describe your state or foreign taxes. As with any
investment, you should consult your own tax professional about your
particular consequences.
Trust Status.
The Trust will not be taxed as a corporation for federal income tax
purposes. As a Unit owner, you will be treated as the owner of a pro
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rata portion of the Securities and other assets held by the Trust, and
as such you will be considered to have received a pro rata share of
income (i.e., dividends and capital gains, if any) from each Security
when such income is considered to be received by the Trust. This is true
even if you elect to have your distributions automatically reinvested
into additional Units. In addition, the income from the Trust which you
must take into account for federal income tax purposes is not reduced by
amounts used to pay Trust expenses (including the Sponsor retention).
Your Tax Basis and Income or Loss upon Disposition.
If your Trust disposes of Securities, you will generally recognize gain
or loss. If you dispose of your Units or redeem your Units for cash, you
will also generally recognize gain or loss. To determine the amount of
this gain or loss, you must subtract your tax basis in the related
Securities from your share of the total amount received in the
transaction. You can generally determine your initial tax basis in each
Security or other Trust asset by apportioning the cost of your Units,
generally including Sponsor retention, among each Security or other
Trust asset ratably according to their value on the date you purchase
your Units. In certain circumstances, however, you may have to adjust
your tax basis after you purchase your Units (for example, in the case
of certain dividends that exceed a corporation's accumulated earnings
and profits).
If you are an individual, the maximum marginal federal tax rate for net
capital gain is generally 20% (10% for certain taxpayers in the lowest
tax bracket). Net capital gain equals net long-term capital gain minus
net short-term capital loss for the taxable year. Capital gain or loss
is long-term if the holding period for the asset is more than one year
and is short-term if the holding period for the asset is one year or
less. You must exclude the date you purchase your Units to determine the
holding period of your Units. The tax rates for capital gains realized
from assets held for one year or less are generally the same as for
ordinary income. The tax code may, however, treat certain capital gains
as ordinary income in special situations.
In-Kind Distributions.
Under certain circumstances, you may request a distribution of
Securities (an "In-Kind Distribution") at the Trust's termination. If
you request an In-Kind Distribution you will be responsible for any
expenses related to this distribution. By electing to receive an In-Kind
Distribution, you will receive an undivided interest in whole shares of
stock plus, possibly, cash.
You will not recognize gain or loss if you only receive Securities in
exchange for your pro rata portion of the Securities held by the Trust.
However, if you also receive cash in exchange for a fractional share of
a Security held by the Trust, you will generally recognize gain or loss
based on the difference between the amount of cash you receive and your
tax basis in such fractional share of the Security.
Limitations on the Deductibility of Trust Expenses.
Generally, for federal income tax purposes, you must take into account
your full pro rata share of the Trust's income, even if some of that
income is used to pay Trust expenses. You may deduct your pro rata share
of each expense paid by the Trust to the same extent as if you directly
paid the expense. You may, however, be required to treat some or all of
the expenses of the Trust as miscellaneous itemized deductions.
Individuals may only deduct certain miscellaneous itemized deductions to
the extent they exceed 2% of adjusted gross income.
Foreign, State and Local Taxes.
Some distributions by the Trust may be subject to foreign withholding
taxes. Any dividends withheld will nevertheless be treated as income to
you. However, because you are deemed to have paid directly your share of
foreign taxes that have been paid or accrued by the Trust, you may be
entitled to a foreign tax credit or deduction for U.S. tax purposes with
respect to such taxes.
Under the existing income tax laws of the State and City of New York,
the Trust will not be taxed as a corporation, and the income of the
Trust will be treated as the income of the Unit holders in the same
manner as for federal income tax purposes.
Rights of Unit Holders
Unit Ownership.
The Trustee will treat as Record Owner of Units persons registered as
such on its books. It is your responsibility to notify the Trustee when
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you become Record Owner, but normally your broker/dealer provides this
notice. All Units will be held in uncertificated form.
The Trustee will establish an account for you and credit your account
with the number of Units you purchase. Within two business days of the
issuance or transfer of Units, the Trustee will send you:
- - A written initial transaction statement containing a description of
your Trust;
- - The number of Units issued or transferred;
- - Your name, address and Taxpayer Identification Number ("TIN");
- - A notation of any liens or restrictions of the issuer and any adverse
claims; and
- - The date the transfer was registered.
You may transfer or redeem your Units by submitting a written request,
together with a signature guaranteed by an eligible institution. In
certain cases the Trustee may require additional documentation before
they will transfer or redeem your Units. You may be required to pay a
nominal fee to the Trustee, including any government charge that may be
imposed, for each transfer or redemption.
Unit Holder Reports.
In connection with each distribution, the Trustee will provide you with
a statement detailing the per Unit amount of income (if any)
distributed. After the end of each calendar year, the Trustee will
provide you with the following information:
- - A summary of transactions in the Trust for the year;
- - A list of any Securities sold during the year and the Securities held
at the end of that year by the Trust;
- - The Redemption Price per Unit, computed on the 31st day of December
of such year (or the last business day before); and
- - Amounts of income and capital distributed during the year.
You may request from the Trustee copies of the evaluations of the
Securities as prepared by the Evaluator.
Income and Capital Distributions
You will begin receiving distributions on your Units only after you
become a Record Owner. The Trustee will credit dividends received on the
Securities to the Income Account. All other receipts, such as return of
capital, are credited to the Capital Account.
The Trustee will distribute any net income in the Income Account on or
near the Income Distribution Dates to Unit holders of record on the
preceding Income Distribution Record Date. See "Summary of Essential
Information." No income distribution will be paid if accrued expenses of
the Trust exceed amounts in the Income Account on the Income
Distribution Dates. Distribution amounts will vary with changes in the
Trust's fees and expenses, in dividends received and with the sale of
Securities. The Trustee will distribute amounts in the Capital Account,
net of amounts designated to meet redemptions, pay the Sponsor retention
or pay expenses on the last day of each month to Unit holders of record
on the fifteenth day of each month provided the amount equals at least
$1.00 per 100 Units. If the Trustee does not have your TIN, it is
required to withhold a certain percentage of your distribution and
deliver such amount to the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"). You may
recover this amount by giving your TIN to the Trustee, or when you file
a tax return. However, you should check your statements to make sure the
Trustee has your TIN to avoid this "back-up withholding."
We anticipate that there will be enough money in the Capital Account to
pay the Sponsor retention. If not, the Trustee may sell Securities to
meet the shortfall.
Within a reasonable time after the Trust is terminated, you will receive
the pro rata share of the money from the sale of the Securities.
However, if you are eligible, you may elect to receive an In-Kind
Distribution as described under "Amending or Terminating the Indenture."
You will receive a pro rata share of any other assets remaining in the
Trust after deducting any unpaid expenses.
The Trustee may establish reserves (the "Reserve Account") within the
Trust to cover anticipated state and local taxes or any governmental
charges to be paid out of the Trust.
Redeeming Your Units
You may redeem all or a portion of your Units at any time by delivering
a request for redemption to the Trustee. The redemption request must be
properly endorsed with proper instruments of transfer and signature
guarantees as explained in "Rights of Unit Holders-Unit Ownership." No
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redemption fee will be charged, but you are responsible for any
governmental charges that apply. Three business days after the day you
tender your Units (the "Date of Tender") you will receive cash in an
amount for each Unit equal to the Redemption Price per Unit calculated
at the Evaluation Time on the Date of Tender.
The Date of Tender is considered to be the date on which the Trustee
receives your redemption request (if such day is a day the NYSE is open
for trading). However, if your redemption request is received after 4:00
p.m. Eastern time (or after any earlier closing time on a day on which
the NYSE is scheduled in advance to close at such earlier time), the
Date of Tender is the next day the NYSE is open for trading.
Any amounts paid on redemption representing income will be withdrawn
from the Income Account if funds are available for that purpose, or from
the Capital Account. All other amounts paid on redemption will be taken
from the Capital Account. The IRS will require the Trustee to withhold a
portion of your redemption proceeds if it does not have your TIN, as
generally discussed under "Income and Capital Distributions."
The Trustee may sell Securities to make funds available for redemption.
If Securities are sold, the size and diversification of the Trust will
be reduced. These sales may result in lower prices than if the
Securities were sold at a different time. As a result, your
broker/dealer or the Sponsor may at any time place limits on the number
of exchanges between FlexPortfolios you can make with or without prior
notice. However, any limitation on your right to exchange between
FlexPortfolios will have no effect on your right to redeem Units.
Your right to redeem Units (and therefore, your right to receive
payment) may be delayed:
- - If the NYSE is closed (other than customary weekend and holiday
closings);
- - If the SEC determines that trading on the NYSE is restricted or that
an emergency exists making sale or evaluation of the Securities not
reasonably practical; or
- - For any other period permitted by SEC order.
The Trustee is not liable to any person for any loss or damage which may
result from such a suspension or postponement.
The Redemption Price.
The Redemption Price per Unit is determined by the Trustee by:
adding
1. cash in the Income and Capital Accounts of the Trust not designated
to purchase Securities;
2. the aggregate value of the Securities held in the Trust; and
3. dividends receivable on the Securities trading ex-dividend as of the
date of computation; and
deducting
1. any applicable taxes or governmental charges that need to be paid out
of the Trust;
2. any amounts owed to the Trustee for its advances;
3. estimated accrued expenses of the Trust, if any;
4. cash held for distribution to Unit holders of record of the Trust as
of the business day before the evaluation being made; and
5. other liabilities incurred by the Trust; and
dividing
1. the result by the number of outstanding Units of the Trust.
Until the earlier of six months after the Initial Date of Deposit or the
end of the initial offering period, the Redemption Price per Unit will
include estimated organization costs as set forth under "Fee Table."
Removing Securities from the Trust
The portfolio of the Trust is not managed. However, we may, but are not
required to, direct the Trustee to dispose of a Security in certain
limited circumstances, including situations in which:
- - The issuer of the Security defaults in the payment of a declared
dividend;
- - Any action or proceeding prevents the payment of dividends;
- - There is any legal question or impediment affecting the Security;
- - The issuer of the Security has breached a covenant which would affect
the payment of dividends, the issuer's credit standing, or otherwise
damage the sound investment character of the Security;
- - The issuer has defaulted on the payment of any other of its
outstanding obligations;
- - There has been a public tender offer made for a Security or a merger
or acquisition is announced affecting a Security, and that in our
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opinion the sale or tender of the Security is in the best interest of
Unit holders; or
- - The price of the Security has declined to such an extent, or such
other credit factors exist, that in our opinion keeping the Security
would be harmful to the Trust.
Except in the limited instance in which the Trust acquires Replacement
Securities, as described in "The FT Series," the Trust may not acquire
any securities or other property other than the Securities. The Trustee,
on behalf of the Trust, will reject any offer for new or exchanged
securities or property in exchange for a Security, such as those
acquired in a merger or other transaction. If such exchanged securities
or property are nevertheless acquired by the Trust, at our instruction,
they will either be sold or held in the Trust. In making the
determination as to whether to sell or hold the exchanged securities or
property we may get advice from the Portfolio Supervisor. Any proceeds
received from the sale of Securities, exchanged securities or property
will be credited to the Capital Account for distribution to Unit holders
or to meet redemption requests. The Trustee may retain and pay us or an
affiliate of ours to act as agent for the Trust to facilitate selling
Securities, exchanged securities or property from the Trust. If we or
our affiliate act in this capacity, we will be held subject to the
restrictions under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
The Trustee may sell Securities designated by us, or, absent our
direction, at its own discretion, in order to meet redemption requests
or pay expenses. In designating Securities to be sold, we will try to
maintain the proportionate relationship among the Securities. If this is
not possible, the composition and diversification of the Trust may be
changed. To get the best price for the Trust we may specify minimum
amounts (generally 100 shares) in which blocks of Securities are to be
sold. We may consider sales of units of unit investment trusts which we
sponsor when we make recommendations to the Trustee as to which
broker/dealers they select to execute the Trust's portfolio
transactions, or when acting as agent for the Trust in acquiring or
selling Securities on behalf of the Trust.
Amending or Terminating the Indenture
Amendments. The Indenture may be amended by us and the Trustee without
your consent:
- - To cure ambiguities;
- - To correct or supplement any defective or inconsistent provision;
- - To make any amendment required by any governmental agency; or
- - To make other changes determined not to be materially adverse to your
best interests (as determined by us and the Trustee).
Termination. As provided by the Indenture, the Trust will terminate on
the Mandatory Termination Date. The Trust may be terminated earlier:
- - Upon the consent of 100% of the Unit holders of the Trust;
- - If the value of the Securities owned by the Trust as shown by any
evaluation is less than the lower of $2,000,000 or 20% of the total
value of Securities deposited in the Trust during the initial offering
period ("Discretionary Liquidation Amount"); or
- - In the event that Units of the Trust not yet sold aggregating more
than 60% of the Units of the Trust are tendered for redemption by
underwriters, including the Sponsor.
Prior to termination, the Trustee will send written notice to all Unit
holders which will specify how you should tender your units. If the
Trust is terminated due to this last reason, we will refund your entire
Sponsor retention; however, termination of the Trust before the
Mandatory Termination Date for any other stated reason will result only
in the waiver of any remaining unaccrued Sponsor retention payments at
the time of termination. For various reasons, including Unit holders'
exchanging between FlexPortfolios, the Trust may be reduced below the
Discretionary Liquidation Amount and could therefore be terminated
before the Mandatory Termination Date.
Unless terminated earlier, the Trustee will begin to sell Securities in
connection with the termination of the Trust during the period beginning
nine business days prior to, and no later than, the Mandatory
Termination Date. We will determine the manner and timing of the sale of
Securities. Because the Trustee must sell the Securities within a
relatively short period of time, the sale of Securities as part of the
termination process may result in a lower sales price than might
otherwise be realized if such sale were not required at this time.
If you own at least 1,000 Units of the Trust the Trustee will send you a
form at least 30 days prior to the Mandatory Termination Date which will
enable you to receive an In-Kind Distribution (reduced by customary
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transfer and registration charges and subject to any additional
restrictions imposed by your "Wrap Fee" plan) rather than the typical
cash distribution. You must notify the Trustee at least ten business
days prior to the Mandatory Termination Date if you elect this In-Kind
Distribution option. Where possible, the Trustee will make an In-Kind
Distribution by distributing each of the Securities in book-entry form
to your bank or broker/dealer account at the Depository Trust Company.
Upon termination you will receive your pro rata number of whole shares
of the Securities that make up the portfolio and cash from the Capital
Account equal to the fractional shares to which you are entitled. If you
do not elect to participate in the In-Kind Distribution option, you will
receive a cash distribution from the sale of the remaining Securities,
along with your interest in the Income and Capital Accounts, within a
reasonable time after the Trust is terminated. Regardless of the
distribution involved, the Trustee will deduct from the Trust any
accrued costs, expenses, advances or indemnities provided for by the
Indenture, including estimated compensation of the Trustee and costs of
liquidation and any amounts required as a reserve to pay any taxes or
other governmental charges.
Information on
Dain Rauscher Incorporated,
the Sponsor, Trustee and Evaluator
Dain Rauscher Incorporated.
Dain Rauscher Incorporated is one of the nation's largest full-service
securities firms with 1,300 private client and institutional investment
executives, 3,700 employees and 1999 revenues of more than $940 million.
Founded in 1909, the Minneapolis-based securities firm services
individual investors predominantly in the western half of the United
States, and capital markets and correspondent clients in select markets
throughout the nation. Dain Rauscher Incorporated, with its headquarters
at Dain Rauscher Plaza, 60 S. Sixth St., Minneapolis, MN 55402-4422, is
a member of the New York Stock Exchange and other major securities
exchanges, as well as the Securities Investor Protection Corp. Dain
Rauscher Wessels Research Group, with more than 30 analysts providing
fundamental research on approximately 400 companies, provides investors
with a continuous flow of investment ideas and perspectives through
written research reports, direct access to institutions and daily
research meetings. Philip S. Dow is the Managing Director and Director
of the Private Client Research Group.
The Sponsor.
We, Nike Securities L.P., specialize in the underwriting, trading and
wholesale distribution of unit investment trusts under the "First Trust"
brand name and other securities. An Illinois limited partnership formed
in 1991, we act as Sponsor for successive series of:
- - The First Trust Combined Series
- - FT Series (formerly known as The First Trust Special Situations Trust)
- - The First Trust Insured Corporate Trust
- - The First Trust of Insured Municipal Bonds
- - The First Trust GNMA
First Trust introduced the first insured unit investment trust in 1974.
To date we have deposited more than $27 billion in First Trust unit
investment trusts. Our employees include a team of professionals with
many years of experience in the unit investment trust industry.
We are a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
and Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Our principal offices
are at 1001 Warrenville Road, Lisle, Illinois 60532; telephone number
(630) 241-4141. As of December 31, 1999, the total partners' capital of
Nike Securities L.P. was $19,881,035 (audited).
This information refers only to us and not to the Trust or to any series
of the Trust or to any other dealer. We are including this information
only to inform you of our financial responsibility and our ability to
carry out our contractual obligations. We will provide more detailed
financial information on request.
Code of Ethics. The Sponsor and the Trust have adopted a code of ethics
requiring the Sponsor's employees who have access to information on
Trust transactions to report personal securities transactions. The
purpose of the code is to avoid potential conflicts of interest and to
prevent fraud, deception or misconduct with respect to the Trust.
The Trustee.
The Trustee is The Chase Manhattan Bank, with its principal executive
office located at 270 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017 and its unit
investment trust office at 4 New York Plaza, 6th Floor, New York, New
York, 10004-2413. If you have questions regarding the Trust, you may
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call the Customer Service Help Line at 1-800-682-7520. The Trustee is
supervised by the Superintendent of Banks of the State of New York, the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System.
The Trustee has not participated in selecting the Securities for the
Trust; it only provides administrative services.
Limitations of Liabilities of Sponsor and Trustee.
Neither we nor the Trustee will be liable for taking any action or for
not taking any action in good faith according to the Indenture. We will
also not be accountable for errors in judgment. We will only be liable
for our own willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence (ordinary
negligence in the Trustee's case) or reckless disregard of our
obligations and duties. The Trustee is not liable for any loss or
depreciation when the Securities are sold. If we fail to act under the
Indenture, the Trustee may do so, and the Trustee will not be liable for
any action it takes in good faith under the Indenture.
The Trustee will not be liable for any taxes or other governmental
charges or interest on the Securities which the Trustee may be required
to pay under any present or future law of the United States or of any
other taxing authority with jurisdiction. Also, the Indenture states
other provisions regarding the liability of the Trustee.
If we do not perform any of our duties under the Indenture or are not
able to act or become bankrupt, or if our affairs are taken over by
public authorities, then the Trustee may:
- - Appoint a successor sponsor, paying them a reasonable rate not more
than that stated by the SEC,
- - Terminate the Indenture and liquidate the Trust, or
- - Continue to act as Trustee without terminating the Indenture.
The Evaluator.
The Evaluator is First Trust Advisors L.P., an Illinois limited
partnership formed in 1991 and an affiliate of the Sponsor. The
Evaluator's address is 1001 Warrenville Road, Lisle, Illinois 60532.
The Trustee, Sponsor and Unit holders may rely on the accuracy of any
evaluation prepared by the Evaluator. The Evaluator will make
determinations in good faith based upon the best available information,
but will not be liable to the Trustee, Sponsor or Unit holders for
errors in judgment.
Other Information
Legal Opinions.
Our counsel is Chapman and Cutler, 111 W. Monroe St., Chicago, Illinois,
60603. They have passed upon the legality of the Units offered hereby
and certain matters relating to federal tax law. Carter, Ledyard &
Milburn acts as the Trustee's counsel, as well as special New York tax
counsel for the Trust.
Experts.
Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors, have audited the Trust's
statement of net assets, including the schedule of investments, at the
opening of business on the Initial Date of Deposit, as set forth in
their report. We've included the Trust's statement of net assets,
including the schedule of investments, in the prospectus and elsewhere
in the registration statement in reliance on Ernst & Young LLP's report,
given on their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
Supplemental Information.
If you write or call the Trustee, you will receive free of charge
supplemental information about this Series, which has been filed with
the SEC and to which we have referred throughout. This information
states more specific details concerning the nature, structure and risks
of this product.
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DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED
PRIVATE CLIENT FLEXPORTFOLIO SERIES
FT 432
Dain Rauscher Incorporated
Dain Rauscher Plaza
60 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-4422
1-612-371-2811
(Private Client Group)
Trustee:
The Chase Manhattan Bank
4 New York Plaza, 6th floor
New York, New York 10004-2413
1-800-682-7520
24-Hour Pricing Line:
1-800-446-0132
This prospectus contains information relating to the Private Client
FlexPortfolio Series, but does not contain all of the information about
this investment company as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission in Washington, D.C. under the:
- - Securities Act of 1933 (file no. 333-_____) and
- - Investment Company Act of 1940 (file no. 811-05903)
Information about the Trust, including its Code of Ethics, can be
reviewed and copied at the Securities and Exchange Commission's Public
Reference Room in Washington D.C. Information regarding the operation of
the Commission's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the
Commission at
1-202-942-8090.
Information about the Trust is available on the EDGAR Database on the
Commission's Internet site at
http://www.sec.gov.
To obtain copies at prescribed rates -
Write: Public Reference Section of the Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549-0102
e-mail address: publicinfo@sec.gov
May __, 2000
PLEASE RETAIN THIS PROSPECTUS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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First Trust (registered trademark)
The FT Series
Information Supplement
This Information Supplement provides additional information concerning
the structure, operations and risks of the unit investment trust
contained in FT 432 not found in the prospectus for the Trust. This
Information Supplement is not a prospectus and does not include all of
the information you should consider before investing in the Trust. This
Information Supplement should be read in conjunction with the prospectus
for the Trust in which you are considering investing.
This Information Supplement is dated May __, 2000. Capitalized terms
have been defined in the prospectus.
Table of Contents
Risk Factors
Securities 1
Dividends 1
Foreign Issuers 1
Litigation
Microsoft Corporation 2
Risk Factors
Securities. An investment in Units should be made with an understanding
of the risks which an investment in common stocks entails, including the
risk that the financial condition of the issuers of the Securities or
the general condition of the relevant stock market may worsen, and the
value of the Securities and therefore the value of the Units may
decline. Common stocks are especially susceptible to general stock
market movements and to volatile increases and decreases of value, as
market confidence in and perceptions of the issuers change. These
perceptions are based on unpredictable factors, including expectations
regarding government, economic, monetary and fiscal policies, inflation
and interest rates, economic expansion or contraction, and global or
regional political, economic or banking crises. Both U.S. and foreign
markets have experienced substantial volatility and significant declines
recently as a result of certain or all of these factors.
Dividends. Shareholders of common stocks have rights to receive payments
from the issuers of those common stocks that are generally subordinate
to those of creditors of, or holders of debt obligations or preferred
stocks of, such issuers. Common stocks do not represent an obligation of
the issuer and, therefore, do not offer any assurance of income or
provide the same degree of protection of capital as do debt securities.
The issuance of additional debt securities or preferred stock will
create prior claims for payment of principal, interest and dividends
which could adversely affect the ability and inclination of the issuer
to declare or pay dividends on its common stock or the rights of holders
of common stock with respect to assets of the issuer upon liquidation or
bankruptcy.
Foreign Issuers. Since certain of the Securities included in the Trust
consist of securities of foreign issuers, an investment in the Trust
involves certain investment risks that are different in some respects
from an investment in a trust which invests entirely in the securities
of domestic issuers. These investment risks include future political or
governmental restrictions which might adversely affect the payment or
receipt of payment of dividends on the relevant Securities, the
possibility that the financial condition of the issuers of the
Securities may become impaired or that the general condition of the
relevant stock market may worsen (both of which would contribute
directly to a decrease in the value of the Securities and thus in the
value of the Units), the limited liquidity and relatively small market
capitalization of the relevant securities market, expropriation or
confiscatory taxation, economic uncertainties and foreign currency
devaluations and fluctuations. In addition, for foreign issuers that are
not subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, there may be less publicly available information than is
available from a domestic issuer. Also, foreign issuers are not
necessarily subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial
reporting standards, practices and requirements comparable to those
applicable to domestic issuers. The securities of many foreign issuers
are less liquid and their prices more volatile than securities of
comparable domestic issuers. In addition, fixed brokerage commissions
and other transaction costs on foreign securities exchanges are
generally higher than in the United States and there is generally less
government supervision and regulation of exchanges, brokers and issuers
in foreign countries than there is in the United States. However, due to
the nature of the issuers of the Securities selected for the Trust, the
Sponsor believes that adequate information will be available to allow
the Supervisor to provide portfolio surveillance for the Trust.
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Securities issued by non-U.S. issuers generally pay dividends in foreign
currencies and are principally traded in foreign currencies. Therefore,
there is a risk that the United States dollar value of these securities
will vary with fluctuations in the U.S. dollar foreign exchange rates
for the various Securities. See "Exchange Rate" below.
On the basis of the best information available to the Sponsor at the
present time, none of the Securities in the Trust are subject to
exchange control restrictions under existing law which would materially
interfere with payment to the Trust of dividends due on, or proceeds
from the sale of, the Securities. However, there can be no assurance
that exchange control regulations might not be adopted in the future
which might adversely affect payment to the Trust. The adoption of
exchange control regulations and other legal restrictions could have an
adverse impact on the marketability of international securities in the
Trust and on the ability of the Trust to satisfy its obligation to
redeem Units tendered to the Trustee for redemption. In addition,
restrictions on the settlement of transactions on either the purchase or
sale side, or both, could cause delays or increase the costs associated
with the purchase and sale of the foreign Securities and correspondingly
could affect the price of the Units.
Investors should be aware that it may not be possible to buy all
Securities at the same time because of the unavailability of any
Security, and restrictions applicable to the Trust relating to the
purchase of a Security by reason of the federal securities laws or
otherwise.
Foreign securities generally have not been registered under the
Securities Act of 1933 and may not be exempt from the registration
requirements of such Act. Sales of non-exempt Securities by the Trust in
the United States securities markets are subject to severe restrictions
and may not be practicable. Accordingly, sales of these Securities by
the Trust will generally be effected only in foreign securities markets.
Although the Sponsor does not believe that the Trust will encounter
obstacles in disposing of the Securities, investors should realize that
the Securities may be traded in foreign countries where the securities
markets are not as developed or efficient and may not be as liquid as
those in the United States. The value of the Securities will be
adversely affected if trading markets for the Securities are limited or
absent.
Litigation
Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Corporation is currently engaged in
litigation with Sun Microsystems, Inc., the U.S. Department of Justice
and several state Attorneys General. The complaints against Microsoft
include copyright infringement, unfair competition and anti-trust
violations. The claims seek injunctive relief and monetary damages. As
of the quarter ended December 31, 1999, Microsoft's management asserted
that resolving these matters will not have a material adverse impact on
its financial position or its results of operation.
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MEMORANDUM
Re: FT 432
The only difference of consequence (except as described
below) between FT 333, which is the current fund, and FT 432, the
filing of which this memorandum accompanies, is the change in the
series number. The list of securities comprising the Fund, the
evaluation, record and distribution dates and other changes
pertaining specifically to the new series, such as size and
number of Units in the Fund and the statement of condition of the
new Fund, will be filed by amendment.
1940 ACT
FORMS N-8A AND N-8B-2
These forms were not filed, as the Form N-8A and Form N-8B-2
filed in respect of Templeton Growth and Treasury Trust, Series 1
and subsequent series (File No. 811-05903) related also to the
subsequent series of the Fund.
1933 ACT
PROSPECTUS
The only significant changes in the Prospectus from the FT
333 Prospectus relate to the series number and size and the date
and various items of information which will be derived from and
apply specifically to the securities deposited in the Fund.
CONTENTS OF REGISTRATION STATEMENT
ITEM A Bonding Arrangements of Depositor:
Nike Securities L.P. is covered by a Broker's Fidelity
Bond, in the total amount of $1,000,000, the insurer
being National Union Fire Insurance Company of
Pittsburgh.
ITEM B This Registration Statement on Form S-6 comprises the
following papers and documents:
The facing sheet
The Prospectus
The signatures
Exhibits
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933,
the Registrant, FT 432 has duly caused this Registration
Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the Village of Lisle and State of
Illinois on April 20, 2000.
FT 432
(Registrant)
By: NIKE SECURITIES L.P.
(Depositor)
By Robert M. Porcellino
Senior Vice President
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933,
this Registration Statement has been signed below by the
following person in the capacity and on the date indicated:
NAME TITLE* DATE
David J. Allen Sole Director of
Nike Securities April 20, 2000
Corporation, the
General Partner of
Nike Securities L.P. Robert M. Porcellino
Attorney-in-Fact**
___________________________
* The title of the person named herein represents his capacity
in and relationship to Nike Securities L.P., the Depositor.
** An executed copy of the related power of attorney was filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection
with Amendment No. 1 to form S-6 of The First Trust Combined
Series 258 (File No. 33-63483) and the same is hereby
incorporated by this reference.
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CONSENTS OF COUNSEL
The consents of counsel to the use of their names in the
Prospectus included in this Registration Statement will be
contained in their respective opinions to be filed as Exhibits
3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 of the Registration Statement.
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP
The consent of Ernst & Young LLP to the use of its name and
to the reference to such firm in the Prospectus included in this
Registration Statement will be filed by amendment.
CONSENT OF FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P.
The consent of First Trust Advisors L.P. to the use of its
name in the Prospectus included in the Registration Statement is
filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Registration Statement.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
1.1 Form of Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust for The
First Trust Special Situations Trust, Series 22 and
certain subsequent Series, effective November 20, 1991
among Nike Securities L.P., as Depositor, United States
Trust Company of New York as Trustee, Securities
Evaluation Service, Inc., as Evaluator, and Nike
Financial Advisory Services L.P. as Portfolio Supervisor
(incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 1 to Form S-6
[File No. 33-43693] filed on behalf of The First Trust
Special Situations Trust, Series 22).
1.1.1* Form of Trust Agreement for FT 432 among Nike Securities
L.P., as Depositor, The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee
and First Trust Advisors L.P., as Evaluator and Portfolio
Supervisor.
1.2 Copy of Certificate of Limited Partnership of Nike
Securities L.P. (incorporated by reference to Amendment
No. 1 to Form S-6 [File No. 33-42683] filed on behalf of
The First Trust Special Situations Trust, Series 18).
1.3 Copy of Amended and Restated Limited Partnership
Agreement of Nike Securities L.P. (incorporated by
reference to Amendment No. 1 to Form S-6 [File No.
33-42683] filed on behalf of The First Trust Special
Situations Trust, Series 18).
1.4 Copy of Articles of Incorporation of Nike Securities
Corporation, the general partner of Nike Securities L.P.,
Depositor (incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 1
to Form S-6 [File No. 33-42683] filed on behalf of The
First Trust Special Situations Trust, Series 18).
1.5 Copy of By-Laws of Nike Securities Corporation, the
general partner of Nike Securities L.P., Depositor
(incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 1 to Form S-6
[File No. 33-42683] filed on behalf of The First Trust
Special Situations Trust, Series 18).
2.1 Copy of Certificate of Ownership (included in Exhibit 1.1
filed herewith on page 2 and incorporated herein by
reference).
2.2 Copy of Code of Ethics (incorporated by reference to
Amendment No. 1 to form S-6 [File No. 333-31176] filed on behalf
of FT 415).
3.1* Opinion of counsel as to legality of Securities being
registered.
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3.2* Opinion of counsel as to Federal income tax status of
Securities being registered.
3.3* Opinion of counsel as to New York income tax status of
Securities being registered.
3.4* Opinion of counsel as to advancement of funds by Trustee.
4.1* Consent of First Trust Advisors L.P.
6.1 List of Directors and Officers of Depositor and other
related information (incorporated by reference to
Amendment No. 1 to Form S-6 [File No. 33-42683] filed on
behalf of The First Trust Special Situations Trust,
Series 18).
7.1 Power of Attorney executed by the Director listed on page
S-3 of this Registration Statement (incorporated by
reference to Amendment No. 1 to Form S-6 [File No.
33-63483] filed on behalf of The First Trust Combined
Series 258).
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* To be filed by amendment.
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