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 811-3104
Centennial Tax Exempt Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
6803 South Tucson Way, Centennial, Colorado 80112-3924
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)
Robert G. Zack, Esq.
OppenheimerFunds, Inc.
498 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10018
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(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (303) 768-3200
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Date of fiscal year end: June 30
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2002 - June 30, 2003
ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS June 30, 2003
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Principal Value
Amount See Note 1
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Short-Term Tax-Exempt Obligations--102.7%
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Alabama--1.3%
Birmingham, AL Waterworks & Sewer Board RB, AAMC Series 2002-21,
MBIA Insured, 1.65%, 9/3/03 $10,000,000 $ 10,000,000
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Demopolis, AL IDV Board RB, Del Mesa Farms Project, 1.15% 1 6,800,000 6,800,000
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Hoover, AL BOE Capital Outlay TAN, AAMC Series 2001-16,
MBIA Insured, 1.06% 1 4,950,000 4,950,000
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Sylacauga, AL IDV Board RB, Harrells Fertilizer, Inc., 1.15% 1 3,600,000 3,600,000
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25,350,000
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Alaska--0.7%
North Slope Borough, AK GOB, Series B, FSA Insured, 1.04% 1 13,400,000 13,400,000
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Arizona--2.3%
Phoenix, AZ Civic Improvement Corp. WS Revenue BAN, Series 2003-A,
1.05%, 10/2/03 20,000,000 20,000,000
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Phoenix, AZ IDAU MH RRB, Paradise Lakes Apts. Project,
Series 1995, 1.07% 1 22,500,000 22,500,000
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42,500,000
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California--3.7%
CA Department of Water & Power Supply RB, Series B-1, 1% 1 4,000,000 4,000,000
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CA Department of Water & Power Supply RB, Series C7, FSA Insured, 1% 1 10,000,000 10,000,000
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CA Department of Water & Power Supply RB, Series C9, 0.90% 1 20,000,000 20,000,000
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CA M-S-R PPA RRB, San Juan Project, Sub. Lien, Series E,
MBIA Insured, 0.90% 1 800,000 800,000
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Fremont, CA MH RB, Treetops Apts., Series A, 0.92% 1 1,000,000 1,000,000
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Huntington Park, CA RA MH RB, Casa Rita Apts., Series A, 1% 1 1,100,000 1,100,000
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Los Angeles Cnty., CA MTAU Sales Tax RB, SGMSTR Series 1996 SG54,
AMBAC Insured, 1.01% 1 1,000,000 1,000,000
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Los Angeles Cnty., CA MTAU Sales Tax RRB, Second Sr. Series A,
MBIA Insured, 0.85% 1 3,500,000 3,500,000
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Los Angeles, CA Airport RB, SGMSTR Series 1996 SG61, 1.04% 1 3,000,000 3,000,000
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Los Angeles, CA USD GOB, AAMC Series 1999-7, MBIA Insured, 0.98% 1,2 1,000,000 1,000,000
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Orange Cnty., CA Apt. Development RRB, Villas Aliento, Series E, 0.90% 1 3,000,000 3,000,000
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Orange Cnty., CA IDAU RB, Control Air Conditioning Project-A, 1% 1 2,300,000 2,300,000
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Orange Cnty., CA Special FAU Teeter Plan RB, Series B,
AMBAC Insured, 0.95% 1 1,500,000 1,500,000
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Orange Cnty., CA Special FAU Teeter Plan RB, Series D,
AMBAC Insured, 0.95% 1 925,000 925,000
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Orange Cnty., CA Special FAU Teeter Plan RB, Series D,
AMBAC Insured, 0.95% 1 580,000 580,000
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Orange Cnty., CA Special FAU Teeter Plan RB, Series E,
AMBAC Insured, 0.95% 1 950,000 950,000
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Rancho Mirage, CA Joint Powers FA REF COP, Eisenhower Medical Center,
Series B, MBIA Insured, 0.97% 1 5,600,000 5,600,000
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Sacramento Cnty., CA HAU MH RRB, Bent Tree Apts., Series A, 0.88% 1 3,600,000 3,600,000
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Southeast CA RR FA Lease RRB, Series A, 0.92% 1 4,000,000 4,000,000
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Principal Value
Amount See Note 1
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California Continued
Southern CA PPAU RRB, Palo Verde Project, Series B,
AMBAC Insured, 0.85% 1 $2,000,000 $ 2,000,000
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69,855,000
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Colorado--1.3%
Castlewood Ranch, CO Metro District GOLB, 1.55%, 12/1/03 3 3,250,000 3,250,000
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Central Platte Valley Denver Cnty., CO Metro District GOB, Series B,
1.55%, 12/1/03 3 3,000,000 3,000,000
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Denver West Metro District, CO GOUN, Series A, 1.24% 1 6,125,000 6,125,000
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Stapleton Business Center Metro District, CO RB, 1.14% 1 7,550,000 7,550,000
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Superior Metro District No. 1, CO WSS BAN, 1.14% 1 2,000,000 2,000,000
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Willow Trace Metro District, CO GOLB, Series A, 1.55%, 12/1/03 3 2,295,000 2,295,000
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24,220,000
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Florida--3.9%
Collier Cnty., FL IDAU RB, Gulf Coast American Blind, Series A, 1.10% 1 2,875,000 2,875,000
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Dade Cnty., FL WSS RB, ETET Series 96C0908, Cl. A, FGIC Insured, 1.05% 1 9,900,000 9,900,000
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FL TUAU RB, Series A, ETET Series 96C0910, Cl. A, FGIC Insured, 1.05% 1 14,850,000 14,850,000
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Hillsborough Cnty., FL IDAU PC COP, Tampa Electric Co. Project,
ETET Series 96C0911, Cl. A, 1.05% 1 17,795,000 17,795,000
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Hillsborough Cnty., FL IDAU PC COP, Tampa Electric Co. Project,
ETET Series 97C0901, Cl. A, MBIA Insured, 1.05% 1 17,795,000 17,795,000
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Jacksonville, FL Sales Tax RB, MERLOT Series 2003 B26, MBIA Insured, 1.08% 1 10,000,000 10,000,000
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73,215,000
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Georgia--6.2%
Burke Cnty., GA PC RB, Series 98-A, 1.05%, 8/1/03 12,000,000 12,000,000
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Burke Cnty., GA PC RB, Series 98-B, 1.02%, 9/4/03 9,600,000 9,600,000
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Burke Cnty., GA PC RB, Series 98-B, 1.02%, 9/8/03 20,000,000 20,000,000
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Burke Cnty., GA PC RB, Series 98-B, 1.04%, 8/25/03 2,000,000 2,000,000
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Burke Cnty., GA PC RB, Series 98-B, 1.05%, 8/6/03 16,000,000 16,000,000
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Burke Cnty., GA PC RB, Series 98-B, 1.08%, 8/25/03 33,000,000 33,000,000
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Cherokee Cnty., GA WSS RRB, MERLOT Series 2003 A14,
MBIA Insured, 1.08% 1 7,060,000 7,060,000
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GA GOB, Series 1995B, ETET Series 96C1004, Cl. A, 1.05% 1 11,880,000 11,880,000
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GA GOUN, Series B, 2%, 7/1/04 4 4,340,000 4,389,650
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115,929,650
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Idaho--3.8%
Custer Cnty., ID PC RB, Amoco Standard Oil of Indiana, 1%, 10/1/03 3 20,375,000 20,375,000
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ID TAN, 2%, 6/30/04 4 50,000,000 50,593,500
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70,968,500
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Illinois--13.3%
Chicago, IL BOE GOUN, AAMC Series 2002-4, FSA Insured, 1.13% 1 9,225,000 9,225,000
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Chicago, IL GOB, AAMC Series 2002-12, 1.13% 1 10,975,000 10,975,000
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS Continued
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Principal Value
Amount See Note 1
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Illinois Continued
Chicago, IL GOUN, AAMC Series 1998-3, FGIC Insured, 1.06% 1,2 $ 8,735,000 $ 8,735,000
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Chicago, IL RB, Lakefront Millennium Parking Facility,
ETET Series 981303, Cl. A, 1.05% 1 22,495,000 22,495,000
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IL EDLFA RB, Pooled Finance Program, Series 95, 0.90%, 9/8/03 17,000,000 17,000,000
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IL EDLFA RB, Pooled Finance Program, Series 95, 0.90%, 10/9/03 20,000,000 20,000,000
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IL EDLFA RB, Pooled Finance Program, Series 95, 1%, 8/13/03 31,840,000 31,840,000
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IL EDLFA RB, Pooled Finance Program, Series 95, 1.04%, 8/18/03 10,000,000 10,000,000
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IL EDLFA RB, Pooled Finance Program, Series 95, 1.05%, 7/16/03 14,000,000 14,000,000
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IL HFAU RB, Blessing Hospital, Series B, FSA Insured, 1.05% 1 2,450,000 2,450,000
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IL HFAU RB, Evanston Hospital Corp., Series 1985-B, 1.05%, 7/10/03 10,000,000 10,000,000
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IL HFAU RB, Evanston Hospital Corp., Series 1992, 1.05%, 8/14/03 17,000,000 17,000,000
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IL HFAU RB, Evanston Hospital Corp., Series 1995, 1.10%, 9/25/03 7,500,000 7,500,000
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IL HFAU RB, Evanston Hospital Corp., Series 1996, 1.05%, 10/9/03 5,000,000 5,000,000
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IL HFAU RB, Evanston Northwestern Corp., Series 1998, 1.04%, 9/4/03 3 50,000,000 50,000,000
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IL RTA RB, MERLOT Series 2003 B15, 1.08% 1 12,990,000 12,990,000
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249,210,000
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Indiana--6.0%
Dyer, IN HCF RRB, Regency Place, Series A-1, 1.19% 1 2,825,000 2,825,000
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Fort Wayne, IN HCF RRB, Health Quest, Series X-A, 1.19% 1 2,070,000 2,070,000
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IN Bond Bank RB, Advance Funding Program Nts., Series A,
AMBAC Insured, 2%, 1/27/04 66,500,000 66,841,424
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IN GOB, AAMC Series 2003-15, Single Asset Trust, 1.16%, 1/28/04 3 14,200,000 14,200,000
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IN MPA PPS RB, ETET Series 981401, Cl. A, MBIA Insured, 1.05% 1 13,600,000 13,600,000
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Indianapolis, IN HCF RRB, Health Quest, Series A, 1.19% 1 2,785,000 2,785,000
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Kokomo, IN ED RB, Village Community Partner IV Project, 1.09% 1 2,640,000 2,640,000
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Lawrence/Fort Harrison, IN Reuse Authority Tax Increment RB,
Harrison Military Base, 1% 1 2,835,000 2,835,000
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Merrillville, IN HCF RRB, Southlake, Series A-1, 1.19% 1 2,880,000 2,880,000
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South Bend, IN HCF RRB, Regency Place, Series 1992A, 1.19% 1 2,665,000 2,665,000
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113,341,424
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Iowa--4.1%
IA School Cash Anticipation Program Nts., Series A, FSA Insured,
2%, 6/18/04 50,000,000 50,549,865
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IA School Cash Anticipation Program Nts., Series B, FSA Insured,
2.25%, 1/30/04 27,000,000 27,182,299
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77,732,164
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Louisiana--4.2%
LA Gas & Fuels Tax Nts., AAMC Series 2002-17, 1.65%, 8/21/03 2,3 15,000,000 15,000,000
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Lafayette Parish, LA School Board Sales Tax RB, FGIC Insured, 6%, 4/1/04 2,000,000 2,074,597
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Natchitoches Parish, LA RRB, Trus Joist Corp. Project, 1.10% 1 10,000,000 10,000,000
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New Orleans, LA IDV Board MH RB, Orleans LLC Project, Series 3700, 1.20% 1 29,000,000 29,000,000
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Principal Value
Amount See Note 1
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Louisiana Continued
St. James Parish, LA PC RRB, Texaco Project, Series A, 1.05%, 7/9/03 3 $ 22,530,000 $ 22,530,000
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78,604,597
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Maryland--1.2%
Montgomery Cnty., MD Consolidated BAN, Series 2002, 0.85%, 9/5/03 7,000,000 7,000,000
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Montgomery Cnty., MD Consolidated BAN, Series 2002, 0.90%, 9/8/03 15,000,000 15,000,000
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22,000,000
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Massachusetts--0.5%
MA Education & HFAU RB, University of Massachusetts, Series A, 0.90% 1 10,200,000 10,200,000
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Michigan--5.2%
MI GOUN, 1.50%, 9/30/03 30,000,000 30,036,742
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MI Job DAU RB, East Lansing Residence Associates Project, 1.13% 1 1,900,000 1,900,000
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MI Multi-Modal School Loan GOB, Series 2002A, 1.40%, 8/26/03 20,510,000 20,510,000
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MI Municipal Bond Authority RB, Series C-1, 2.25%, 8/22/03 36,500,000 36,544,319
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St. Clair Cnty., MI ED RRB, MSTFC Series 2000-282X, AMBAC Insured,
1.65%, 8/7/03 3 8,000,000 8,000,000
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96,991,061
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Minnesota--0.9%
MN GOB, ETET Series 2000231, Cl. A, 1.05% 1 16,010,000 16,010,000
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Missouri--0.9%
Boatmens St. Louis, MO Grantor Trust COP, Series 1996A, 1.15% 1 14,075,000 14,075,000
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MO Education & HFAU RRB, Washington University, Series C, 1% 1 3,200,000 3,200,000
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17,275,000
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Nevada--4.4%
Clark Cnty., NV Highway Revenue Nts., Series A, 1%, 8/13/03 13,000,000 13,000,000
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Clark Cnty., NV Highway Revenue Nts., Series A, 1.02%, 9/2/03 8,000,000 8,000,000
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Clark Cnty., NV Highway Revenue Nts., Series A, 1.08%, 7/21/03 25,000,000 25,000,000
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NV GOLB, SGMSTR Series 1997 SG114, 1.03% 1 20,350,000 20,350,000
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Washoe Cnty., NV GOLB, AAMC Series 2001-24, Single Asset Trust,
FGIC Insured, 1.06% 1 16,090,000 16,090,000
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82,440,000
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New Mexico--0.5%
NM TAN & RAN, Series 2003, 2%, 6/30/04 10,000,000 10,113,700
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New York--6.1%
Jay Street Development Corp. NYC Facilities Lease RB, Jay Street Project,
Series A-3, 0.90% 1 1,300,000 1,300,000
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NYC GOB, Subseries B7, 0.90% 1 500,000 500,000
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NYC HDC MH RB, Monterey Project, Series A, 0.95% 1 1,700,000 1,700,000
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NYC MTAU BAN, 0.90%, 11/10/03 15,400,000 15,400,000
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NYC MWFAU RB, Series 6, 0.95%, 9/8/03 25,000,000 25,000,000
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NYC MWFAU RB, Series 6, 0.95%, 9/9/03 50,000,000 50,000,000
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NYS ERDAUPC RRB, NYS Electric & Gas Corp., Series C, 0.95% 1 4,500,000 4,500,000
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS Continued
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Principal Value
Amount See Note 1
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New York Continued
NYS HFA MH RB, East 39 Street Housing, Series A, 1.10% 1 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000
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NYS MAG RB, Municipal Securities Trust Receipts-CMC1, 1.01% 1 5,310,000 5,310,000
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NYS TBTAU SPO RRB, Series D, FSA Insured, 0.90% 1 10,000,000 10,000,000
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114,710,000
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North Carolina--0.5%
NC Medical Care Community Health System RRB, Catholic Health East-D,
AMBAC Insured, 0.97% 1 10,000,000 10,000,000
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Ohio--0.3%
Gallia Cnty., OH IDV Mtg. RRB, Jackson Pike Assn., 1.45%, 12/15/03 3 2,720,000 2,720,000
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Scioto Cnty., OH HCF RB, Hill View Retirement Center, 1.35%, 12/1/03 3 3,765,000 3,765,000
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6,485,000
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Pennsylvania--2.5%
PA GOUN, ETET Series 946802, Cl. A, 1.05% 1 17,800,000 17,800,000
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Philadelphia, PA Water & Wastewater RRB, FSA Insured, 0.90% 1 29,600,000 29,600,000
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47,400,000
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South Carolina--0.4%
SC POAU GOB, AAMC Series 1998-7, FSA Insured, 1.16% 1 7,325,000 7,325,000
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Texas--15.8%
Brownsville, TX Utility System RB, Sub. Lien, Series A, MBIA Insured, 0.90% 1 29,450,000 29,450,000
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Gulf Coast, TX IDAU Marine Terminal RB, Amoco Oil Project, 1%, 12/1/03 3 4,000,000 4,000,000
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Harris Cnty., TX Criminal Justice Center RB, SGMSTR Series 1997
SG96, Cl. A, FGIC Insured, 1.03% 1 7,475,000 7,475,000
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Harris Cnty., TX HFDC RRB, Methodist Hospital, 0.95% 1 10,000,000 10,000,000
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Harris Cnty., TX TAN, 1.75%, 2/27/04 62,000,000 62,316,681
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Hockley Cnty., TX IDV Corp. PC RB, Amoco Project, 1.10%, 11/1/03 3 13,940,000 13,940,000
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Houston, TX Hotel Occupation Tax & Parking RB, Sub. Lien, Series A,
1.05%, 8/14/03 22,500,000 22,500,000
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Houston, TX WSS RB, SGMSTR Series 1997 SG120, 1.03% 1 37,600,000 37,600,000
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Keller, TX ISD GOUN, AAMC Series 2001-26, 1.06% 1 3,000,000 3,000,000
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TX TAN & RAN, 2.75%, 8/29/03 90,000,000 90,213,257
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TX TUAU RB, Dallas Northtollway, SGMSTR Series 1996 SG70, 1.03% 1 15,325,000 15,325,000
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295,819,938
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Utah--0.3%
Salt Lake City, UT PC RRB, Amoco Project, 1.05%, 10/1/03 3 4,715,000 4,715,000
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Washington--4.4%
Everett Cnty., WA Public Facilities District RAN, Series A, 0.98%, 2/19/04 24,460,000 24,460,000
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Everett Cnty., WA Public Facilities District TAN & RAN, 0.98%, 2/19/04 12,500,000 12,500,000
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King Cnty., WA GOLB, AAMC Series 2001-1, MBIA Insured, 1.06% 1 12,770,000 12,770,000
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Seattle, WA Light & Power RRB, AAMC Series 2002-12, FSA Insured,
1.12%, 9/17/03 3 9,755,000 9,755,000
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Principal Value
Amount See Note 1
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Washington Continued
Snohomish Cnty., WA GOLB, MERLOT Series 2003 B33,
MBIA Insured, 1.08% 1 $ 4,550,000 $ 4,550,000
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Snohomish Cnty., WA Public Utility District No. 001 Electric RRB,
FSA Insured, 5%, 12/1/03 2,870,000 2,916,611
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Tacoma, WA GOLB, Series 2B, 1.02%, 9/8/03 8,000,000 8,000,000
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Tacoma, WA Revenue BAN, Series 2A, 1.02%, 9/8/03 5,000,000 5,000,000
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WA GOUN, MERLOT Series 2003 A11, MBIA Insured, 1.08% 1 2,880,000 2,880,000
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82,831,611
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Wisconsin--0.2%
West Allis, WI RB, State Fair Park Exposition Center, 1.05% 1 3,100,000 3,100,000
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Wyoming--2.5%
Lincoln Cnty., WY PC RRB, Amoco Oil Co. of Indiana Project, 1.05%, 10/1/03 3 9,250,000 9,250,000
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Sweetwater Cnty., WY PC RB, Pacificorp, Series 88-A, 0.90%, 9/12/03 10,000,000 10,000,000
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Sweetwater Cnty., WY PC RB, Pacificorp, Series 88-A, 1.05%, 8/13/03 2,500,000 2,500,000
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Sweetwater Cnty., WY PC RB, Pacificorp, Series 88-A, 1.05%, 8/13/03 24,800,000 24,800,000
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46,550,000
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District of Columbia--5.3%
Metro Washington D.C. AA RB, Series 99-A, 1%, 9/29/03 31,500,000 31,500,000
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Metro Washington D.C. AA RB, Series 99-A, 1%, 10/1/03 22,600,000 22,600,000
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Metro Washington D.C. AA RB, Series 99-A, 1.02%, 9/18/03 15,000,000 15,000,000
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Washington D.C. National Academy of Science RB, Series 99-B,
0.95%, 10/1/03 11,000,000 11,000,000
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Washington D.C. National Academy of Science RB, Series 99-B,
1.10%, 7/31/03 5,000,000 5,000,000
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Washington D.C. National Academy of Science RB, Series 99-C,
0.95%, 10/1/03 5,000,000 5,000,000
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Washington D.C. National Academy of Science RB, Series 99-C,
1.10%, 7/31/03 9,000,000 9,000,000
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99,100,000
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Total Investments, at Value (Cost $1,927,392,645) 102.7% 1,927,392,645
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Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (2.7) (50,802,015)
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Net Assets 100.0% $ 1,876,590,630
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS Continued
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Footnotes to Statement of Investments
To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table
below:
AA Airport Authority
AAMC ABN AMRO Munitops Certificates
BAN Bond Anticipation Nts.
BOE Board of Education
COP Certificates of Participation
DAU Development Authority
ED Economic Development
EDLFA Educational Facilities Authority
ERDAUPC Energy Research & Development Authority
Pollution Control
ETET Eagle Tax-Exempt Trust
FA Facilities Authority
FAU Finance Authority
GOB General Obligation Bonds
GOLB General Obligation Ltd. Bonds
GOUN General Obligation Unlimited Nts.
HAU Housing Authority
HCF Health Care Facilities
HDC Housing Development Corp.
HFA Housing Finance Agency
HFAU Health Facilities Authority
HFDC Health Facilities Development Corp.
IDAU Industrial Development Authority
IDV Industrial Development
ISD Independent School District
MAG Mtg. Agency
MERLOT Municipal Exempt Receipts Liquidity
Option Tender
MH Multifamily Housing
MPA Municipal Power Agency
MSTFC Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc. Trust Floater
Certificates
MTAU Metropolitan Transportation Authority
MWFAU Municipal Water Finance Authority
NYC New York City
NYS New York State
PC Pollution Control
POAU Port Authority
PPA Public Power Agency
PPAU Public Power Authority
PPS Public Power System
RA Redevelopment Agency
RAN Revenue Anticipation Nts.
RB Revenue Bonds
REF Refunding
RR Resource Recovery
RRB Revenue Refunding Bonds
RTA Regional Transportation Authority
SGMSTR Societe Generale, NY Branch Municipal
Security Trust Receipts
SPO Special Obligations
TAN Tax Anticipation Nts.
TBTAU Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority
TUAU Turnpike Authority
USD Unified School District
WS Water System
WSS Water & Sewer System
1. Floating or variable rate obligation maturing in more than one year. The
interest rate, which is based on specific, or an index of, market interest
rates, is subject to change periodically and is the effective rate on June 30,
2003. This instrument has a demand feature which allows, on up to 30 days'
notice, the recovery of principal at any time, or at specified intervals not
exceeding one year.
2. Represents securities sold under Rule 144A, which are exempt from
registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities have
been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of
Trustees. These securities amount to $24,735,000 or 1.32% of the Trust's net
assets as of June 30, 2003.
3. Put obligation redeemable at full principal value on the date reported.
4. When-issued security to be delivered and settled after June 30, 2003. See
Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES June 30, 2003
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Assets
Investments, at value (cost $1,927,392,645)--see accompanying statement $ 1,927,392,645
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Cash 3,203,868
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Receivables and other assets:
Shares of beneficial interest sold 33,785,593
Interest 7,549,969
Other 130,444
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Total assets 1,972,062,519
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Liabilities
Payables and other liabilities:
Investments purchased (including $54,987,007 purchased on a when-issued basis) 75,106,267
Shares of beneficial interest redeemed 19,833,066
Dividends 229,611
Service plan fees 123,294
Shareholder reports 75,304
Transfer and shareholder servicing agent fees 46,169
Trustees' compensation 2,280
Other 55,898
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Total liabilities 95,471,889
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Net Assets $ 1,876,590,630
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Composition of Net Assets
Paid-in capital $ 1,876,612,638
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Accumulated net realized loss on investment transactions (22,008)
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Net Assets--applicable to 1,876,642,273 shares of beneficial interest outstanding $ 1,876,590,630
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Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share and Offering Price Per Share $1.00
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS For the Year Ended June 30, 2003
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Investment Income
Interest $ 25,276,200
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Expenses
Management fees 7,900,919
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Service plan fees 3,743,282
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Transfer and shareholder servicing agent fees 549,386
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Shareholder reports 57,628
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Custodian fees and expenses 31,115
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Trustees' compensation 14,757
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Other 134,915
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Total expenses 12,432,002
Less reduction to custodian expenses (38,038)
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Net expenses 12,393,964
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Net Investment Income 12,882,236
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Net Realized Gain on Investments 32,171
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations $ 12,914,407
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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Year Ended June 30, 2003 2002
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Operations
Net investment income $ 12,882,236 $ 22,138,659
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Net realized gain 32,171 277,353
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations 12,914,407 22,416,012
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Dividends and/or Distributions to Shareholders (12,882,236) (22,138,659)
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Beneficial Interest Transactions
Net increase in net assets resulting from beneficial interest transactions 53,057,495 1,488,840
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Net Assets
Total increase 53,089,666 1,766,193
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Beginning of period 1,823,500,964 1,821,734,771
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End of period $1,876,590,630 $1,823,500,964
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Year Ended June 30, 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
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Per Share Operating Data
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
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Income from investment operations--net
investment income and net realized gain .01 .01 .03 .03 .03
Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders (.01) (.01) (.03) (.03) (.03)
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Net asset value, end of period $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
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Total Return 1 0.69% 1.17% 3.26% 3.01% 2.61%
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Ratios/Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $1,877 $1,824 $1,822 $1,692 $1,749
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Average net assets (in millions) $1,882 $1,904 $1,779 $1,737 $1,896
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Ratios to average net assets: 2
Net investment income 0.68% 1.16% 3.21% 2.94% 2.58%
Expenses, gross 0.66% 0.69% 0.70% 0.72% 0.69%
Expenses, net 0.66% 3 0.69% 3 0.69% 4 0.72% 3 0.69% 3
1. Assumes an investment on the business day before the first day of the fiscal
period, with all dividends reinvested in additional shares on the reinvestment
date, and redemption at the net asset value calculated on the last business day
of the fiscal period. Total returns reflect changes in net investment income
only. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one full year.
Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Trust distributions or the redemption of Trust shares.
2. Annualized for periods of less than one full year.
3. Reduction to custodian expenses less than 0.01%.
4. Net of reduction to custodian expenses.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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1. Significant Accounting Policies
Centennial Tax Exempt Trust (the Trust) is registered under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The Trust's investment objective is to seek the maximum short-term interest
income exempt from federal income taxes that is consistent with low capital
risk and the maintenance of liquidity. The Trust's investment advisor is
Centennial Asset Management Corporation (the Manager), a subsidiary of
OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (OFI).
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently
followed by the Trust.
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Securities Valuation. Portfolio securities are valued on the basis of amortized
cost, which approximates market value.
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Securities on a When-Issued Basis. Delivery and payment for securities that
have been purchased by the Trust on a when-issued basis can take place a month
or more after the trade date. Normally the settlement date occurs within six
months after the trade date; however, the Trust may, from time to time,
purchase securities whose settlement date extends six months or more beyond
trade date. During this period, such securities do not earn interest, are
subject to market fluctuation and may increase or decrease in value prior to
their delivery. The Trust maintains segregated assets with a market value equal
to or greater than the amount of its purchase commitments. The purchase of
securities on a when-issued basis may increase the volatility of the Trust's
net asset value to the extent the Trust makes such purchases while remaining
substantially fully invested. As of June 30, 2003, the Trust had entered into
when-issued purchase commitments of $54,987,007.
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Federal Taxes. The Trust intends to comply with provisions of the Internal
Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute
substantially all of its investment company taxable income to shareholders,
therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is required.
The tax components of capital shown in the table below represent distribution
requirements the Trust must satisfy under the income tax regulations, losses
the Trust may be able to offset against income and gains realized in future
years for federal income tax purposes.
Undistributed Net Undistributed Accumulated
Investment Income Long-Term Gains Loss Carryforward 1
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$256,899 $-- $22,008
1. Accumulated losses noted above primarily represent net capital loss
carryforwards as of June 30, 2003 that may be available to offset future
realized capital gains and thereby reduce future taxable gain distributions.
These carryforwards expire in 2008. During the fiscal year the Trust utilized
$32,171 of capital loss carryforward to offset capital gains realized in the
current fiscal year.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Continued
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1. Significant Accounting Policies Continued
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended June 30, 2003
and June 30, 2002 were as follows:
Year Ended Year Ended
June 30, 2003 June 30, 2002
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Distributions paid from:
Exempt-interest dividends $12,882,236 $22,138,659
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Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders. Dividends and distributions to
shareholders, which are determined in accordance with income tax regulations,
are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income distributions, if any, are
declared daily and paid monthly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are
declared and paid annually.
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Expense Offset Arrangement. The reduction of custodian fees represents earnings
on cash balances maintained by the Trust.
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Security Transactions. Security transactions are recorded on the trade date.
Realized gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of
identified cost.
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Other. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts
of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities
at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
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2. Shares of Beneficial Interest
The Trust has authorized an unlimited number of no par value shares of
beneficial interest. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as
follows:
Year Ended June 30, 2003 Year Ended June 30, 2002
Shares Amount Shares Amount
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Sold 4,883,642,642 $ 4,883,642,642 4,987,504,366 $ 4,987,504,366
Dividends and/or
distributions reinvested 12,855,713 12,855,713 22,420,085 22,420,085
Redeemed (4,843,440,860) (4,843,440,860) (5,008,435,611) (5,008,435,611)
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Net increase 53,057,495 $ 53,057,495 1,488,840 $ 1,488,840
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3. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates
Management Fees. Management fees paid to the Manager were in accordance with
the investment advisory agreement with the Trust which provides for a fee at an
annual rate of 0.50% of the first $250 million of the Trust's net assets;
0.475% of the next $250 million; 0.45% of the next $250 million; 0.425% of the
next $250 million; 0.40% of the next $250 million; 0.375% of the next $250
million; 0.35% of the next $500 million; and 0.325% of net assets in excess of
$2 billion. Under the agreement, when the value of the Trust's net assets is
less than $1.5 billion, the annual fee payable to the Manager shall be reduced
by
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$100,000 based on average net assets computed daily and paid monthly at the
annual rates, however, the annual fee cannot be less than $0.
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Transfer Agent Fees. Shareholder Services, Inc. (SSI) acts as the transfer and
shareholder servicing agent for the Trust and for other registered investment
companies. The Trust pays SSI a $14.75 per account fee.
SSI has voluntarily agreed to limit transfer and shareholder servicing agent
fees up to an annual rate of 0.35% of average net assets of the Trust. This
undertaking may be amended or withdrawn at any time.
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Service Plan (12b-1) Fees. The Trust has adopted a service plan. It reimburses
the Distributor for a portion of its costs incurred for services provided to
accounts that hold shares of the Trust. Reimbursement is made quarterly at an
annual rate up to 0.20% of the average annual net assets of the Trust. During
the year ended June 30, 2003, the Trust paid $8,706 to a broker/dealer
affiliated with the Manager as reimbursement for distribution-related expenses.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
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To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of Centennial Tax Exempt Trust:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of
Centennial Tax Exempt Trust, including the statement of investments, as of June
30, 2003, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the
statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period
then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the
period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the
responsibility of the Trust'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 auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. 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. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures
included confirmation of securities owned as of June 30, 2003, by
correspondence with the custodian and brokers; where replies were not received
from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe 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
Centennial Tax Exempt Trust as of June 30, 2003, the results of its operations
for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two
years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the
five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Denver, Colorado
July 22, 2003
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FEDERAL INCOME TAX INFORMATION Unaudited
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In early 2004, if applicable, shareholders of record will receive information
regarding all dividends and distributions paid to them by the Trust during
calendar year 2003. Regulations of the U.S. Treasury Department require the
Trust to report this information to the Internal Revenue Service.
None of the dividends paid by the Trust during the year ended June 30, 2003
are eligible for the corporate dividend-received deduction. The dividends were
derived from interest on municipal bonds and are not subject to federal income
tax. To the extent a shareholder is subject to any state or local laws, some or
all of the dividends received may be taxable.
The foregoing information is presented to assist shareholders in reporting
distributions received from the Trust to the Internal Revenue Service. Because
of the complexity of the federal regulations which may affect your individual
tax return and the many variations in state and local tax regulations, we
recommend that you consult your tax advisor for specific guidance.
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PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Unaudited
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The Trust has adopted Portfolio Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures under
which the Trust votes proxies relating to securities ("portfolio proxies") held
by the Trust. A description of the Trust's Portfolio Proxy Voting Policies and
Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Trust
toll-free at 1.800.225.5677, (ii) on the Trust's website at
www.oppenheimerfunds.com, and (iii) on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. In
addition, the Trust will be required to file new Form N-PX, with its complete
proxy voting record for the 12 months ended June 30th, no later than August
31st of each year. The first such filing is due no later than August 31, 2004,
for the twelve months ended June 30, 2004. Once filed, the Trust's Form N-PX
filing will be available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Trust
toll-free at 1.800.225.5677, and (ii) on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS Unaudited
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Name, Position(s) Held with Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years; Other Trusteeships/Directorships Held
Trust, Length of Service, Age by Trustee; Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Currently Overseen by Trustee
INDEPENDENT The address of each Trustee in the chart below is 6803 S. Tucson Way,
TRUSTEES Centennial, CO 80112-3924. Each Trustee serves for an indefinite term, until his
or her resignation, retirement, death or removal.
James C. Swain, Formerly, Chief Executive Officer (until August 27, 2002) of the Board II Funds,
Chairman and Trustee President and a director (until 1997) of the Manager and Vice Chairman (until
(since 1981) January 2, 2002) of OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (of which the Manager is a
Age: 69 wholly-owned investment advisory subsidiary). Oversees 42 portfolios in the
OppenheimerFunds complex.
William L. Armstrong, Chairman of the following private mortgage banking companies: Cherry Creek
Vice Chairman (since 2003) Mortgage Company (since 1991), Centennial State Mortgage Company (since 1994),
and Trustee (since 1999) The El Paso Mortgage Company (since 1993), Transland Financial Services, Inc.
Age: 66 (since 1997); Chairman of the following private companies: Great Frontier
Insurance (insurance agency) (since 1995), Ambassador Media Corporation and
Broadway Ventures (since 1984); a director of the following public companies:
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (oil and gas drilling/production company) (since 1992)
and UNUMProvident (insurance company) (since 1991). Mr. Armstrong is also a
Director/Trustee of Campus Crusade for Christ and the Bradley Foundation.
Formerly a director of the following: Storage Technology Corporation (a
publicly-held computer equipment company) (1991-February 2003), International
Family Entertainment (television channel) (1992-1997) and Natec Resources, Inc.
(air pollution control equipment and services company) (1991-1995), Frontier
Real Estate, Inc. (residential real estate brokerage) (1994-1999), and Frontier
Title (title insurance agency) (1995-June 1999); a U.S. Senator (January
1979-January 1991). Oversees 42 portfolios in the OppenheimerFunds complex.
Robert G. Avis, Formerly, Director and President of A.G. Edwards Capital, Inc. (General Partner
Trustee (since 1993) of private equity funds) (until February 2001); Chairman, President and Chief
Age: 72 Executive Officer of A.G. Edwards Capital, Inc. (until March 2000); Vice
Chairman and Director of A.G. Edwards, Inc. and Vice Chairman of A.G. Edwards &
Sons, Inc. (its brokerage company subsidiary) (until March 1999); Chairman of
A.G. Edwards Trust Company and A.G.E. Asset Management (investment advisor)
(until March 1999); and a Director (until March 2000) of A.G. Edwards & Sons and
A.G. Edwards Trust Company. Oversees 42 portfolios in the OppenheimerFunds
complex.
George C. Bowen, Formerly (until April 1999) Mr. Bowen held the following positions: Senior Vice
Trustee (since 1997) President (from September 1987) and Treasurer (from March 1985) of
Age: 66 OppenheimerFunds, Inc; Vice President (from June 1983) and Treasurer (since
March 1985) of OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc. (a subsidiary of
OppenheimerFunds, Inc., of which the Manager is an investment advisory
subsidiary); Senior Vice President (since February 1992), Treasurer (since July
1991) Assistant Secretary and a director (since December 1991) of the Manager;
Vice President (since October 1989) and Treasurer (since April 1986) of
HarbourView Asset Management Corporation (an investment advisory subsidiary of
OppenheimerFunds, Inc.); President, Treasurer and a director (June 1989-January
1990) of Centennial Capital Corporation (a prior investment advisory subsidiary
of OppenheimerFunds, Inc.); Vice President and Treasurer (since August 1978) and
Secretary (since April 1981) of Shareholder Services, Inc., and Vice President,
Treasurer and Secretary (since November 1989) of Shareholder Financial Services,
Inc. (both are transfer agent subsidiaries of OppenheimerFunds, Inc.); Assistant
Treasurer (since March 1998) of Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.
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George C. Bowen, (OppenheimerFunds, Inc.'s parent holding company); Treasurer (since November
Continued 1989) of Oppenheimer Partnership Holdings, Inc. (a holding company subsidiary of
OppenheimerFunds, Inc.); Vice President and Treasurer (since July 1996) of
Oppenheimer Real Asset Management, Inc. (an investment advisory subsidiary of
OppenheimerFunds, Inc.); Treasurer (since October 1997) of OppenheimerFunds
International Ltd. and Oppenheimer Millennium Funds plc (offshore fund
management subsidiaries of OppenheimerFunds, Inc.). Oversees 42 portfolios in
the OppenheimerFunds complex.
Edward L. Cameron, A member of The Life Guard of Mount Vernon, George Washington's home (since June
Trustee (since 1999) 2000). Formerly (March 2001 - May 2002) Director of Genetic ID, Inc. and its
Age: 64 subsidiaries (a privately held biotech company); a partner with
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (from 1974-1999) (an accounting firm) and Chairman
(from 1994-1998), Price Waterhouse LLP Global Investment Management Industry
Services Group. Oversees 42 portfolios in the OppenheimerFunds complex.
Jon S. Fossel, Chairman and Director (since 1998) of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (a
Trustee (since 1990) not-for-profit foundation); and a director (since October 1999) of P.R.
Age: 61 Pharmaceuticals (a privately held company) and UNUMProvident (an insurance
company) (since June 1, 2002). Formerly Chairman and a director (until October
1996) and President and Chief Executive Officer (until October 1995) of
OppenheimerFunds, Inc.; President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of
Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp., Shareholders Services Inc. and Shareholder
Financials Services, Inc. (until October 1995). Oversees 42 portfolios in the
OppenheimerFunds complex.
Sam Freedman, Director of Colorado Uplift (a non-profit charity) (since September 1984).
Trustee (since 1996) Formerly (until October 1994) Mr. Freedman held several positions in subsidiary
Age: 62 or affiliated companies of OppenheimerFunds, Inc. Oversees 42 portfolios in the
OppenheimerFunds complex.
Beverly L. Hamilton, Trustee (since 1996) of MassMutual Institutional Funds and of MML Series
Trustee (since 2002) Investment Fund (open-end investment companies); Director of MML Services (since
Age: 56 April 1987) and America Funds Emerging Markets Growth Fund (since October 1991)
(both are investment companies), The California Endowment (a philanthropy
organization) (since April 2002), and Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula,
(since February 2002); a trustee (since February 2000) of Monterey International
Studies (an educational organization), and an advisor to Unilever (Holland)'s
pension fund and to Credit Suisse First Boston's Sprout venture capital unit.
Mrs. Hamilton also is a member of the investment committees of the Rockefeller
Foundation, the University of Michigan and Hartford Hospital. Formerly,
President (February 1991-April 2000) ARCO Investment Management Company.
Oversees 43 portfolios in the OppenheimerFunds complex.
Robert J. Malone, Director (since 2001) of Jones Knowledge, Inc. (a privately held company), U.S.
Trustee (since 2002) Exploration, Inc., (since 1997), Colorado UpLIFT (a non-profit organization)
Age: 58 (since 1986) and a trustee of the Gallagher Family Foundation (non-profit
organization) (since 2000). Formerly, Chairman of U.S. Bank (a subsidiary of
U.S. Bancorp and formerly Colorado National Bank,) (July 1996-April 1, 1999) and
a director of Commercial Assets, Inc. (a REIT) (1993-2000). Oversees 43
portfolios in the OppenheimerFunds complex.
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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS Unaudited / Continued
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F. William Marshall, Jr., Trustee (since 1996) of MassMutual Institutional Funds and of MML Series
Trustee (since 2000) Investment Fund (open-end investment companies); Trustee (since 1987), Chairman
Age: 61 of the Board (since 2003) and Chairman of the investment committee (since 1994)
for the Worcester Polytech Institute; President and Treasurer (since January
1999) of the SIS Fund (a private not for profit charitable fund); Trustee (since
1995) of the Springfield Library and Museum Association; Trustee (since 1996) of
the Community Music School of Springfield. Formerly, member of the investment
committee of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (1998 - 2003);
Chairman (January 1999-July 1999) of SIS & Family Bank, F.S.B. (formerly SIS
Bank); President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (May 1993-December 1998)
of SIS Bankcorp, Inc. and SIS Bank (formerly Springfield Institution for
Savings) and Executive Vice President (January 1999-July 1999) of Peoples
Heritage Financial Group, Inc. Oversees 42 portfolios in the OppenheimerFunds
complex.
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INTERESTED TRUSTEE The address of Mr. Grabish in the chart below is 6803 S. Tucson Way, Centennial,
CO 80112-3924. Mr. Grabish serves for an indefinite term, until his resignation,
retirement, death or removal.
Richard F. Grabish, Senior Vice President, Assistant Director of Sales and Marketing (since March
Trustee (since 2001) 1997), and Manager of Private Client Services (since June 1985) for A.G. Edwards
Age: 54 & Sons, Inc. (broker/dealer and investment firm). Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer (since March 2001) of A.G. Edwards Trust Company; Director (since March
1988) of A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Formerly (until March 1987) President and
Vice Chairman of A.G. Edwards Trust Company. Oversees 6 portfolios in the
OppenheimerFunds complex.
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OFFICERS The address of the Officers in the chart below is as follows: for Messrs. Murphy
and Zack, 498 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10018, for Messrs. Carbuto and
Wixted, 6803 S. Tucson Way, Centennial, CO 80112-3924. Each Officer serves for
an annual term or until his or her earlier resignation, death or removal.
John V. Murphy, Director (since November 2001) of the Manager; Chairman, Chief Executive Officer
President (since 2001) and director (since June 2001) and President (since September 2000) of
Age: 53 OppenheimerFunds, Inc.; President and a trustee or director of other Oppenheimer
funds; President and a director (since July 2001) of Oppenheimer Acquisition
Corp. and of Oppenheimer Partnership Holdings, Inc.; a director (since November
2001) of OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc.; Chairman and a director (since July
2001) of Shareholder Services, Inc. and of Shareholder Financial Services, Inc.;
President and a director (since July 2001) of OppenheimerFunds Legacy Program (a
charitable trust program established by OppenheimerFunds, Inc.); a director of
the following investment advisory subsidiaries of OppenheimerFunds, Inc.: OFI
Institutional Asset Management, Inc. (since November 2001), HarbourView Asset
Management Corporation and OFI Private Investments, Inc. (since July 2002);
President (since November 1, 2001) and a director (since July 2001) of
Oppenheimer Real Asset Management, Inc.; a director (since November 2001) of
Trinity Investment Management Corp. and Tremont Advisers, Inc. (investment
advisory affiliates of OppenheimerFunds, Inc.); Executive Vice President (since
February 1997) of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (OppenheimerFunds,
Inc.'s parent company); a director (since June 1995) of DLB Acquisition
Corporation (a holding company that owns shares of David L. Babson & Company,
Inc.); formerly Chief Operating Officer (September 2000-June 2001) of
OppenheimerFunds, Inc.; President and trustee (November 1999-November 2001) of
MML Series Investment Fund and
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John V. Murphy, MassMutual Institutional Funds (open-end investment companies); a director
Continued (September 1999-August 2000) of C.M. Life Insurance Company; President, Chief
Executive Officer and director (September 1999-August 2000) of MML Bay State
Life Insurance Company; a director (June 1989-June 1998) of Emerald Isle Bancorp
and Hibernia Savings Bank (wholly-owned subsidiary of Emerald Isle Bancorp). An
officer of 90 portfolios in the OppenheimerFunds complex.
Michael A. Carbuto, Vice President (since May 1988) of OppenheimerFunds, Inc.; an officer of 3
Vice President (since 1990) portfolios in the OppenheimerFunds complex; formerly Vice President of the
Age: 47 Distributor (May 1988 - September 1999).
Brian W. Wixted, Senior Vice President and Treasurer (since March 1999) of OppenheimerFunds,
Treasurer (since 1999) Inc.; Treasurer (since March 1999) of HarbourView Asset Management Corporation,
Age: 43 Shareholder Services, Inc., Oppenheimer Real Asset Manage- ment Corporation,
Shareholder Financial Services, Inc., Oppenheimer Partnership Holdings, Inc.,
OFI Private Investments, Inc. (since March 2000), OppenheimerFunds International
Ltd. and Oppenheimer Millennium Funds plc (since May 2000), offshore fund
management subsidiaries of OppenheimerFunds, Inc., and OFI Institutional Asset
Management, Inc. (since November 2000), an investment advisory subsidiary of
OppenheimerFunds, Inc.; Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (since May 2000)
of Oppenheimer Trust Company, a trust company subsidiary of OppenheimerFunds,
Inc.; Assistant Treasurer (since March 1999) of Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.
and OppenheimerFunds Legacy Program (since April 2000); formerly Principal and
Chief Operating Officer (March 1995-March 1999), Bankers Trust Company-Mutual
Fund Services Division. An officer of 90 portfolios in the OppenheimerFunds
complex.
Robert G. Zack, General Counsel (since November 2001) of the Manager; Senior Vice President
Vice President and Secretary (since May 1985) and General Counsel (since February 2002) of OppenheimerFunds,
(since 2001) Inc.; General Counsel and a director (since November 2001) of OppenheimerFunds
Age: 54 Distributor, Inc.; Senior Vice President and General Counsel (since November
2001) of HarbourView Asset Management Corporation; Vice President and a director
(since November 2000) of Oppenheimer Partnership Holdings, Inc.; Senior Vice
President, General Counsel and a director (since November 2001) of Shareholder
Services, Inc., Shareholder Financial Services, Inc., OFI Private Investments,
Inc., Oppenheimer Trust Company and OFI Institutional Asset Management, Inc.; a
director (since November 2001) of Oppenheimer Real Asset Management, Inc.;
Assistant Secretary and a director (since November 2001) of OppenheimerFunds
International Ltd.; Vice President (since November 2001) of OppenheimerFunds
Legacy Program; Secretary (since November 2001) of Oppenheimer Acquisition
Corp.; formerly Acting General Counsel (November 2001-February 2002) and
Associate General Counsel (May 1981-October 2001) of OppenheimerFunds, Inc.;
Assistant Secretary of Shareholder Services, Inc. (May 1985-November 2001),
Shareholder Financial Services, Inc. (November 1989-November 2001);
OppenheimerFunds International Ltd. and Oppenheimer Millennium Funds plc
(October 1997-November 2001). An officer of 90 portfolios in the
OppenheimerFunds complex.
The Trust's Statement of Additional Information contains additional information
about the Trust's Trustees and is available without charge upon request.
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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS - NOT REQUIRED
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT - NOT REQUIRED
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES - NOT REQUIRED
ITEM 5. RESERVED
ITEM 6. RESERVED
ITEM 7. NOT APPLICABLE
ITEM 8. RESERVED
ITEM 9. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Based on their evaluation of registrant's disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in rule 30a-2(c) under the Investment Company
Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(c)) as of June 30, 2003, registrant's
principal executive officer and principal financial officer found
registrant's disclosure controls and procedures to be appropriately
designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by
registrant in the reports that it files under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 (a) is accumulated and communicated to registrant's
management, including its principal executive officer and principal
financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required
disclosure, and (b) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported,
within the time periods specified in the rules and forms adopted by the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
(b) There have been no significant changes in registrant's internal
controls or in other factors that could significantly affect
registrant's internal controls subsequent to the date of the most
recent evaluation as indicated, including no significant deficiencies
or material weaknesses that required corrective action.
ITEM 10. EXHIBITS ATTACHED HERETO. (ATTACH CERTIFICATIONS AS EXHIBITS)