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.
TWO WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10281-1008
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (303) 768-3200
Date of fiscal year end: JUNE 30
Date of reporting period: DECEMBER 31, 2005
ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
FUND EXPENSES
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FUND EXPENSES. As a shareholder of the Trust, you incur ongoing costs, including
management fees; service fees and other Trust expenses. These examples are
intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in
the Trust and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in
other mutual funds.
The examples are based on an investment of $1,000.00 invested at the beginning
of the period and held for the entire 6-month period ended December 31, 2005.
ACTUAL EXPENSES. The "actual" lines of the table provide information about
actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on this
line together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expense that you
paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for
example, an $8,600.00 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.60), then multiply
the result by the number in the "actual" line under the heading entitled
"Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account
during this period.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES. The "hypothetical" lines of the
table provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical
expenses based on the Trust's actual expense ratio, and an assumed rate of
return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Trust's actual return.
The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the
actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use
this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Trust and
other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5%
hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
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FUND EXPENSES
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BEGINNING ENDING EXPENSES
ACCOUNT ACCOUNT PAID DURING
VALUE VALUE 6 MONTHS ENDED
(7/1/05) (12/31/05) DECEMBER 31, 2005
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Actual $1,000.00 $1,010.60 $3.44
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Hypothetical 1,000.00 1,021.79 3.46
Hypothetical assumes 5% annual return before expenses.
Expenses are equal to the Trust's annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the
average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the
one-half year period). The annualized expense ratio based on the 6-month period
ended December 31, 2005 is as follows:
EXPENSE RATIO
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0.68%
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6 | CENTENNIAL TAX EXEMPT TRUST
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS December 31, 2005 / Unaudited
PRINCIPAL VALUE
AMOUNT SEE NOTE 1
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SHORT-TERM TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS--99.5%
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ALABAMA--5.5%
AL HFA MH RB, Rime Village Hoover Project, 1996 Series A, 3.56% 1 $ 435,000 $ 435,000
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AL IDAU RB, Well Built Cabinet, Inc. Project, 3.66% 1 480,000 480,000
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AL IDAU RB, Whitesell Project, 3.86% 1 2,025,000 2,025,000
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Calhoun Cnty., AL ED Council RB, Southern Bag Corp. Ltd.
Expansion Project, Series 1998, 3.71% 1 3,150,000 3,150,000
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Cullman Cnty., AL Medical Park South Medical Clinic Board RB,
Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series MT-121, 3.57% 1,2 12,250,000 12,250,000
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Cullman Cnty., AL Medical Park South Medical Clinic Board RB,
Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series MT-200, 3.60% 1 25,995,000 25,995,000
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Cullman Cnty., AL SWD Authority RB,
Cullman Environmental, Inc. Project, Series 2003-A, 3.86% 1 1,895,000 1,895,000
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Florence, AL IDB RB, Nichols Wire, Inc. Project, Series A, 3.86% 1 2,570,000 2,570,000
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Hoover, AL MH RB, Royal Oaks Apts. Project, Series 2004, 3.58% 1 5,200,000 5,200,000
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Mobile, AL Medical Clinic Board RB,
Springhill Professional Ltd., Series 1996, 3.56% 1 1,885,000 1,885,000
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Montgomery, AL Education Building Authority RB,
Faulkner University Campus Housing Project, Series 2004, 3.76% 1 3,000,000 3,000,000
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Montgomery, AL IDB RB, Asphalt Contractors, Inc., 3.86% 1 500,000 500,000
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Taylor-Ryan, AL Improvement District No. 2 RB, Series 2005, 3.56% 1 28,180,000 28,180,000
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87,565,000
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ARIZONA--3.0%
AZ First Matrix Charter School Trust II Pass-Through Certificates,
Series 2005-A, 3.81% 1,2 16,913,000 16,913,000
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Phoenix, AZ IDAU MH RRB, Paradise Lakes Apts. Project, Series 1995, 3.62% 1 22,500,000 22,500,000
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Tempe, AZ IDAU MH RB, Puttable Floating Option
Tax Exempt Receipts, Series MT-067, 3.60% 1,2 8,295,000 8,295,000
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47,708,000
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CALIFORNIA--3.3%
CA Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PZP-002, 3.66% 1 10,485,000 10,485,000
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CA Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PZP-005, 3.61% 1,2 20,245,000 20,245,000
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CA RB, Trust Certificates, Series 1999-2, 3.56% 1 9,784,000 9,784,000
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CA SCDAU MH RB, Puttable Floating Option
Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PT-3099, 3.61% 1,2 2,475,000 2,475,000
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CA Various RB, Puttable Floating Option
Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PZP-008, 3.61% 1,2 4,410,000 4,410,000
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San Diego, CA Water Utility Fund Net System GOB,
AAMC Series 1998-10, 3.52% 1,2 3,700,000 3,700,000
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS Unaudited / Continued
PRINCIPAL VALUE
AMOUNT SEE NOTE 1
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CALIFORNIA Continued
Santa Rosa, CA Wastewater RB, Puttable Floating
Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PZ-43, 3.61% 1 $ 1,840,000 $ 1,840,000
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52,939,000
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COLORADO--8.8%
Boulder Cnty., CO RB, Open Space Capital Improvements Trust Fund,
Reset Option Certificates II-R Trust, Series 340, 3.56% 1,2 3,000,000 3,000,000
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Brighton, CO Crossing Metro District No. 4 RB, Series 2004, 3.66% 1 5,000,000 5,000,000
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Central Platte Valley Metro District, CO GOB, Series B, 3.45%, 6/1/06 3 3,000,000 3,000,000
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Central Platte Valley Metro District, CO GOUN, Series A, 3.61% 1 2,165,000 2,165,000
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Central Platte Valley Metro District, CO GOUN, Series B, 3.61% 1 585,000 585,000
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CO ECFA Public Radio RB, Community Wireless Park City, 3.56% 1 790,000 790,000
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CO ECFA RB, St. Marys Academy Project, 3.60% 1 6,000,000 6,000,000
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CO HFA ED RB, YRC LLC Project, Series 2005, 3.73% 1 2,180,000 2,180,000
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CO MuniMae Trust Pass-Through Certificates, Canterberry Crossing,
Series 2002-A, Cl. A, 3.71% 1 12,290,000 12,290,000
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Concord Metro District,
CO REF GO, Improvement Projects, Series 2004, 3.50%, 6/1/06 3 2,600,000 2,600,000
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Denver, CO International Business Center
Metro District No. 1 GOLB, Series 2002, 3.91% 1 8,015,000 8,015,000
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Eagle Cnty., CO Traer Creek Metro District RB, Series 2002, 3.56% 1 420,000 420,000
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Ebert Metro District,
CO Securitization Trust GOLB, Series 2004-S1, Cl. A2, 3.66% 1 8,500,000 8,500,000
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Ebert Metro District,
CO Securitization Trust RB, Series 2005-S1, Cl. A2, 3.66% 1,2 3,000,000 3,000,000
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Midcities Metro District No. 1, CO RB,
BNP Paribas STARS Certificates Trust, Series 2004-110, 3.58% 1 16,720,000 16,720,000
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Midcities Metro District No. 1, CO RRB, Series 2004A, 3.60% 1 14,900,000 14,900,000
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Park Creek Metro District, CO RB,
Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series MT-157, 3.60% 1,2 15,000,000 15,000,000
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Park Creek Metro District, CO RB,
Tender Option Certificates Trust, Series 2005-S, 3.55% 1 10,250,000 10,250,000
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Parker, CO Automotive Metropolitan District GOLB, Series 2005, 3.45% 1 4,510,000 4,510,000
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Superior Metro District No. 1, CO WSS RRB, Series 2000A, 3.61% 1 2,870,000 2,870,000
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Superior Metro District No. 1, CO WSS RRB, Series 2002, 3.56% 1 2,500,000 2,500,000
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Westminster, CO MH RB,
Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series MT-068, 3.60% 1,2 14,670,000 14,670,000
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Willow Trace Metro District, CO GOLB, Series 2001A, 3.61% 1 2,295,000 2,295,000
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141,260,000
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PRINCIPAL VALUE
AMOUNT SEE NOTE 1
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FLORIDA--3.9%
Bay Cnty., FL EDLFA RB, Bay Haven Charter Academy, Series 2004, 3.58% 1 $11,600,000 $ 11,600,000
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Collier Cnty., FL IDAU RB, Gulf Coast American Blind, Series A, 3.65% 1 2,730,000 2,730,000
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Hillsborough Cnty., FL IDAU PC COP, Tampa Electric Co. Project,
ETET Series 96C0911, Cl. A, 3.56% 1,2 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, 3.56% 1,2 17,795,000 17,795,000
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Seminole Cnty., FL IDAU RB, Masters Academy Project, Series 2004, 3.56% 1 3,035,000 3,035,000
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UCF Athletic Assn., FL RB, Roaring Fork Municipal Products LLC,
Series 2005-11, Cl. A, 3.59% 1,2 9,500,000 9,500,000
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62,455,000
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GEORGIA--1.8%
Columbus, GA DAU RB, Jordan Co. Project, Series 2000, 3.71% 1 560,000 560,000
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GA GOB, Series 1995B, ETET Series 96C1004, Cl. A, 3.56% 1,2 11,880,000 11,880,000
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Greene Cnty., GA HA RANs, Series 2004, 3.58% 1 5,990,000 5,990,000
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Rockdale Cnty., GA DAU MH RB, Series F3J, 3.63% 1 7,835,000 7,835,000
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Turner Cnty., GA DAU IDR RB, McElroy Metal Mill, Inc., 3.73% 1 2,250,000 2,250,000
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28,515,000
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ILLINOIS--12.3%
Boone Mchenry & Dekalb Cntys., IL Community SDI No. 100 GOUN,
Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PZ-50, 3.59% 1,2 2,730,000 2,730,000
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Chicago, IL GOB, AAMC Series 2001-34, 3.56% 1,2 10,975,000 10,975,000
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Chicago, IL GOUN, AAMC Series 1998-3, 3.56% 1,2 8,735,000 8,735,000
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Chicago, IL GOUN, Tender Option Certificates Trust, Series Z-10, 3.59% 1,2 3,040,000 3,040,000
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Chicago, IL RB, Boys & Girls Clubs Project, 3.60% 1 900,000 900,000
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Chicago, IL RB, Lakefront Millennium Parking Facility,
ETET Series 981303, Cl. A, 3.56% 1,2 22,495,000 22,495,000
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Crestwood, IL Tax Increment RB, Series 2003, 3.56% 1 14,370,000 14,370,000
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East Peoria, IL CDAU RRB, The Kroger Co., Series 2003, 3.61% 1 3,125,000 3,125,000
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IL DFA RB, Oak Crest Residence Project, Series 2000, 3.60% 1 3,200,000 3,200,000
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IL FAU RB, Sauk Valley Community College Project, Series 2004A, 3.59% 1 6,725,000 6,725,000
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IL HFAU RB, Blessing Hospital, Series B, FSA Insured, 3.58% 1 4,085,000 4,085,000
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IL Metro Pier & Exposition Authority RB,
Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PZ-44, 3.59% 1,2 6,605,000 6,605,000
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IL Metro Pier & Exposition Authority RB,
Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PZ-45, 3.59% 1,2 5,805,000 5,805,000
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IL Metro Pier & Exposition Authority RB,
Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PZ-52, 3.59% 1 7,570,000 7,570,000
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IL Metro Pier & Exposition Authority RB,
Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PZ-62, 3.59% 1,2 3,000,000 3,000,000
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS Unaudited / Continued
PRINCIPAL VALUE
AMOUNT SEE NOTE 1
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ILLINOIS Continued
IL Metro Pier & Exposition Authority RB,
Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PZ-83, 3.59% 1,2 $ 5,545,000 $ 5,545,000
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IL RB, Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PZP-006, 3.66% 1,2 8,475,000 8,475,000
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IL RTA RB, Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts,
Series PT-2886, 3.55% 1,2 12,485,000 12,485,000
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IL RTA RB, Series 2003B Macon Trust Variable Certificates,
Series 2004B, 3.55% 1,2 3,335,000 3,335,000
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IL TWY RB, Puttable Tax Exempt Receipts, Series 1146, 3.55% 1 2,260,000 2,260,000
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Lakemoor, IL MH RB, Lakemoor Apts. Project, Series 1985 A, 3.66% 1 26,860,000 26,860,000
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Lakemoor, IL MH RB, Lakemoor Apts. Project, Series 1985 B, 3.75% 1 19,335,486 19,335,486
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West Frankfort, IL IDV RRB, The Kroger Co., Series 2004, 3.61% 1 800,000 800,000
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Will Cnty., IL Community Unit SDI No. 365 GOUN,
Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PZ-47, 3.59% 1,2 8,995,000 8,995,000
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Will Cnty., IL Community Unit SDI No. 365 GOUN,
Trust Receipts, Series Z-13, 3.59% 1 2,045,000 2,045,000
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Will Cnty., IL New Lenox SDI No. 122 GOUN,
Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PZ-48, 3.59% 1,2 3,350,000 3,350,000
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196,845,486
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INDIANA--2.6%
IN GOB, AAMC Series 2003-15, Single Asset Trust, 3.56% 1,2 8,500,000 8,500,000
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IN HFFAU RB, Ascension Health Credit Group, Series 2001-A, 2.50% 1 10,000,000 10,000,000
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IN HFFAU RB, Ascension Health Credit Group,
Series 2001-A2, 2.72%, 5/15/06 3 6,500,000 6,500,000
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IN MPA PPS RB, ETET Series 981401, Cl. A, 3.56% 1,2 13,600,000 13,600,000
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Indianapolis, IN Local Public Improvement RB,
Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PZ-58, 3.59% 1,2 3,190,000 3,190,000
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41,790,000
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IOWA--0.3%
IA FAU SWD RB, Natural Pork Production Project, Series 2005, 3.77% 1 4,600,000 4,600,000
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KANSAS--0.1%
Wyandotte Cnty., KS Utility System RB,
Puttable Tax Exempt Receipts, Series 595, 3.55% 1 1,690,000 1,690,000
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KENTUCKY--1.6%
Hancock Cnty., KY SWD RB, NSA Ltd. Project, Series 1998, 3.81% 1 7,815,000 7,815,000
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Morgantown, KY SWD Facilities RB, IMCO Recycling, Inc. Project,
Series 2004, 3.76% 1 5,000,000 5,000,000
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Oldham Cnty., KY Industrial Building RB,
Parts Unlimited Inc. Project, Series 2005, 3.63% 1 2,265,000 2,265,000
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Somerset, KY Industrial Building RB,
Tibbals Flooring Co. Project, Series 1989, 3.86% 1 10,000,000 10,000,000
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25,080,000
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PRINCIPAL VALUE
AMOUNT SEE NOTE 1
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LOUISIANA--5.6%
Jefferson Parish, LA Hospital Service District No. 001 RB,
Putters Series 522, 3.57% 1 $22,000,000 $ 22,000,000
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LA Gas & Fuels Tax Nts., AAMC Series 2002-17, 3.56% 1,2 15,000,000 15,000,000
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LA HFA MH RB, Walmsley Housing Corp. Project, Series 2004, 3.56% 1 2,400,000 2,400,000
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LA Public FA MH RB, 3.60% 1 10,500,000 10,500,000
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LA TS Financing Corp. RB, Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts,
Series PA-1288, 3.60% 1,2 2,000,000 2,000,000
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New Orleans, LA Aviation Board RRB, Series 1993 B, 3.60% 1 18,965,000 18,965,000
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New Orleans, LA Aviation Board RRB, Series 1993 C, 3.60% 1 1,785,000 1,785,000
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New Orleans, LA Aviation Board RRB, Series 1995 A, 3.60% 1 12,440,000 12,440,000
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Shreveport, LA Home Mortgage Authority MH RRB,
Summer Pointe LLC Project, 3.56% 1 4,280,000 4,280,000
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89,370,000
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MARYLAND--0.8%
Baltimore Cnty., MD RB, Prep School Facilities, Series A, 3.56% 1 3,000,000 3,000,000
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MD IDV FAU RB, Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Facilities,
Series 2005B, 3.56% 1 9,000,000 9,000,000
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12,000,000
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MICHIGAN--0.1%
MI Job DAU RB, East Lansing Residence Associates Project, 3.25% 1 1,900,000 1,900,000
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MINNESOTA--3.6%
Bloomington, MN CD RB, 94th Street Associates Project, Series 1985, 3.56% 1 3,645,000 3,645,000
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Bloomington, MN CD RB, James Avenue Associates Project,
Series 1985, 3.56% 1 3,535,000 3,535,000
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East Grand Forks, MN SWD RB, American Crystal Sugar Co.,
Series 2000, 3.77% 1 5,750,000 5,750,000
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Ely, MN RB, YMCA Greater St. Paul Project, 3.56% 1 865,000 865,000
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Mankato, MN IDV RB, Sacco Family Ltd. Partnership, 3.73% 1 955,000 955,000
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MN GOB, ETET Series 20002301, Cl. A, 3.56% 1,2 16,010,000 16,010,000
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Regents of the University of MN RB, Series 1999A, 3.58% 1 16,990,000 16,990,000
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Regents of the University of MN RB, Series 2001C, 3.58% 1 5,750,000 5,750,000
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Rochester, MN IDV RRB, Seneca Foods Corp. Project, Series 1992, 3.76% 1 4,675,000 4,675,000
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58,175,000
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MISSISSIPPI--0.3%
MS BFC IDV RB, Jimmy Sanders Inc. Project, 3.66% 1 950,000 950,000
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Panola Cnty., MS IDV RRB, The Kroger Co., Series 2003, 3.61% 1 3,250,000 3,250,000
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4,200,000
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS Unaudited / Continued
PRINCIPAL VALUE
AMOUNT SEE NOTE 1
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MISSOURI--2.1%
Jackson Cnty., MO IDA RB, Linda Hall Library Project, 3.62% 1 $ 6,700,000 $ 6,700,000
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Kansas City, MO Municipal Assistance Corp. RB,
Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PZ-53, 3.59% 1,2 3,800,000 3,800,000
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MO DFB Cultural Facilities RB, Center of Creative Arts Project,
Series 2004, 3.57% 1 2,300,000 2,300,000
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South Pointe/Hunters Ridge, MO RB,
Trust Certificates, Series 2005 A, 3.48% 1,2 10,575,000 10,575,000
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South Pointe/Hunters Ridge, MO RB, Trust Certificates,
Series 2005 B, 3.48% 1,2 8,365,000 8,365,000
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St. Louis Cnty., MO IDAU MH RB,
Heatherbrook Gardens Apts., Series 1992, 3.68% 1 1,765,000 1,765,000
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33,505,000
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NEVADA--2.0%
Clark Cnty., NV SDI GOLB, Puttable Tax Exempt Receipts,
Series 1158 C, 3.55% 1,2 5,185,000 5,185,000
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NV GOLB, SGMSTR Series 1997 SG114, 3.55% 1,2 15,000,000 15,000,000
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Washoe Cnty., NV GOLB, AAMC Series 2001-24, Single Asset Trust, 3.56% 1,2 11,090,000 11,090,000
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31,275,000
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NEW HAMPSHIRE--0.3%
Manchester, NH H&RA MH RB,
Wall Street Tower Ltd. Partnership, Series 1990A, 3.56% 1 4,800,000 4,800,000
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NEW JERSEY--0.0%
NJ TS Financing Corp. RB,
Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PA-1283, 3.57% 1 500,000 500,000
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NEW MEXICO--4.7%
Bernalillo Cnty., NM Gross Receipts Tax RRB,
Puttable Tax Exempt Receipts, Series 1118, 3.55% 1,2 2,000,000 2,000,000
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NM MFA RB, SFM Program Issue 2005, 4.294% 1 53,276,820 53,276,820
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University of NM RB, System Improvement, Sub. Lien, Series 2001, 3.55% 1 20,110,000 20,110,000
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75,386,820
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NEW YORK--3.3%
Erie Cnty., NY RANs, Series 2005B, 3.75%, 7/13/06 18,000,000 18,087,900
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Erie Cnty., NY Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp. RRB,
Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PA-1339, 3.59% 1,2 2,000,000 2,000,000
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NY Upstate Telecommunications Corp. RB, Series 2005, 3.56% 1 7,300,000 7,300,000
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NYC GOUN,
Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PT-2848, 3.57% 1,2 490,000 490,000
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NYC IDA Civic Facilities RB,
Birch Wathen Lenox School Project, Series 2004, 3.55% 1 800,000 800,000
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NYC IDA Civic Facilities RB, Casa Project, 3.61% 1 2,600,000 2,600,000
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PRINCIPAL VALUE
AMOUNT SEE NOTE 1
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NEW YORK Continued
NYC Municipal FAU WSS RRB,
Floating Rate Trust Receipts, Series 1226, 3.55% 1,2 $ 7,200,000 $ 7,200,000
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Oneida Cnty., NY IDA RB, Civic Facilities,
Rome Memorial Hospital, Inc. Project, Series 2005, 3.56% 1 5,000,000 5,000,000
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Onondaga Cnty.,
NY IDA Civic Facility RB, Syracuse Resh Corp. Project, Series 2005, 3.56% 1 10,000,000 10,000,000
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53,477,900
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NORTH CAROLINA--0.3%
Craven Cnty., NC IFPCFA RB, Wheatstone Corp. Project, 3.86% 1 1,640,000 1,640,000
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Hoke Cnty., NC IFPCFA RB,
Triangle Building Supply, Inc. Project, Series 1997, 3.86% 1 1,500,000 1,500,000
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Wake Cnty., NC IFPCFA RB, Aeroglide Corp. Project, Series 1997, 3.86% 1 900,000 900,000
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4,040,000
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OHIO--1.3%
Gallia Cnty., OH IDV Mtg. RRB, Jackson Pike Assn., 3.55%, 6/15/06 3 1,925,000 1,925,000
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Madeira, OH ED RRB, The Kroger Co., Series 2004, 3.61% 1 2,050,000 2,050,000
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OH Water DAU RB, Series A, 3.57% 1 14,205,000 14,205,000
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Stark Cnty., OH IDV RRB, The Kroger Co., Series 2004, 3.61%(1) 3,100,000 3,100,000
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21,280,000
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PENNSYLVANIA--0.6%
Berks Cnty., PA IDAU RB, Visiting Nurse Assn., Inc. Project, Series B, 3.62% 1 620,000 620,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chester Cnty., PA School Authority Lease RB,
Puttable Tax Exempt Receipts, Series 1123, 3.55% 1,2 1,755,000 1,755,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Harrisburg, PA Authority RB,
Haverford Township School, Subseries 2001-A, 3.56% 1 2,195,000 2,195,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Philadelphia, PA IDAU RB, Friends of Mast School, Inc. Project, 3.57% 1 790,000 790,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Philadelphia, PA RA MH RRB, Series 1995 A, 3.56% 1 4,425,000 4,425,000
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9,785,000
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SOUTH CAROLINA--1.3%
Florence Cnty., SC SWD & Wastewater Treatment RB,
Roche Carolina Inc. Project, 3.87% 1 2,500,000 2,500,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SC Medical University HA RB, Series 2005-A, 3.56% 1,2 18,230,000 18,230,000
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20,730,000
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TENNESSEE--0.3%
Springfield, TN IDV Board RRB, The Kroger Co., Series 2004, 3.61% 1 4,500,000 4,500,000
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TEXAS--15.9%
Bexar Cnty., TX HFC MH RB, Summit Hills Apts. Project, Series A, 3.56% 1 3,500,000 3,500,000
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Clipper, TX COP,
Tax Exempt Certificates Trust Multistate, Series 2005-7, 3.63% 1,2 28,500,000 28,500,000
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS Unaudited / Continued
PRINCIPAL VALUE
AMOUNT SEE NOTE 1
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TEXAS Continued
Comal, TX ISD GOUN, Puttable Tax Exempt Receipts, Series 756, 3.55% 1,2 $ 2,585,000 $ 2,585,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Coppell, TX ISD GOLB,
Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PZ-69, 3.59% 1,2 3,300,000 3,300,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Garland, TX ISD GOUN, School Building, Series 2004-B, 2.75%, 6/15/06 3 7,125,000 7,125,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Galveston Cnty., TX MH RRB, Village by the Sea Ltd. Apts. Project, 3.56% 1 5,090,000 5,090,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Harris Cnty./Houston, TX Sports Authority Special RRB,
Floating Rate Trust Receipts, Series PZ-65, 3.59% 1 7,700,000 7,700,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hays, TX Consolidated ISD GOB,
Puttable Tax Exempt Receipts, Series 632, 3.55% 1 3,190,000 3,190,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Houston, TX Hotel Occupancy Tax & Special RRB,
Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PZ-87, 3.59% 1,2 5,155,000 5,155,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Houston, TX WSS RB,
Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PZ-67, 3.59% 1,2 3,530,000 3,530,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Houston, TX WSS RB, SGMSTR Series 1997 SG120, 3.55% 1,2 22,600,000 22,600,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Irving, TX ISD GOUN, AAMC Series 2002-8, 3.56% 1,2 11,390,000 11,390,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Keller, TX ISD GOUN, AAMC Series 2001-26, 3.56% 1,2 3,000,000 3,000,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lamar, TX Consolidated ISD Schoolhouse GOUN, Series 2004, 3%, 6/15/06 3 11,500,000 11,500,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
North TX/Dallas North TWY System RB,
ETET Series 720050025, Cl. A, 3.56% 1,2 8,000,000 8,000,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Northside, TX ISD GOUN,
Puttable Tax Exempt Receipts, Series 751, 3.55% 1,2 3,450,000 3,450,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Port Arthur, TX Port of Navigation District RB,
Fina Oil & Chemical Co. Project, 3.93% 1 16,425,000 16,425,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
San Antonio, TX Electric & Gas RRB,
Puttable Tax Exempt Receipts, Series 769, 3.55% 1,2 5,375,000 5,375,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
San Antonio, TX Electric & Gas Systems RB,
Jr. Lien, Series 2003, 3.58% 1 50,100,000 50,100,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Spring Branch, TX ISD Schoolhouse GOLB, Series 2004, 3%, 6/15/06 3 15,700,000 15,700,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sunnyvale, TX ISD GOB,
Puttable Tax Exempt Receipts, Series 619, 3.55% 1 1,990,000 1,990,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX SGMSTR Series SG P-19, 3.66% 1 11,265,000 11,265,000
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TX Small Business IDC, IDV RB, Public Facilities Cap Access, 3.58% 1 1,700,000 1,700,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX Student HAU RB,
Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PT-3101, 3.60% 1,2 4,255,000 4,255,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX TANs & RANs, Series 2005, 4.50%, 8/31/06 10,000,000 10,092,004
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX TUAU RB, Dallas Northtollway, SGMSTR Series 1996 SG70, 3.55% 1,2 7,100,000 7,100,000
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253,617,004
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UTAH--0.9%
Beaver Cnty., UT Environmental Facilities RB,
Best Biofuels LLC Project, Series 2003A, 3.86% 1 10,985,000 10,985,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Davis Cnty., UT RB, Series 2003, 3.78% 1 2,310,000 2,310,000
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PRINCIPAL VALUE
AMOUNT SEE NOTE 1
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UTAH Continued
Riverdale, UT RA Tax Increment RB, 3.63% 1 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000
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14,295,000
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WASHINGTON--1.7%
Clark Cnty., WA Vancouver SDI No. 037 GOUN,
Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PZ-55, 3.59% 1,2 2,765,000 2,765,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
King Cnty., WA GOLB, AAMC Series 2001-1, 3.56% 1,2 12,770,000 12,770,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Marysville, WA WSS RB, Puttable Tax Exempt Receipts, Series 909, 3.55% 1,2 7,335,000 7,335,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WA EDFA RB, A&T Mensonides Project, Series 2001-I, 3.82% 1 1,800,000 1,800,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WA GOUN, Puttable Tax Exempt Receipts, Series 1141 A, 3.55% 1,2 2,175,000 2,175,000
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26,845,000
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WEST VIRGINIA--1.1%
Kanawha Cnty., WV IDV RRB, The Kroger Co., Series 2004-A, 3.61% 1 4,500,000 4,500,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kanawha Cnty., WV IDV RRB, The Kroger Co., Series 2004-B, 3.61% 1 6,850,000 6,850,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Marmet, WV CD RRB, The Kroger Co., Series 2004, 3.61% 1 3,100,000 3,100,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WV HOFA RB, Pooled Financing Project, Series 2000 B-1, 3.58% 1 3,800,000 3,800,000
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18,250,000
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WISCONSIN--5.1%
Clipper, WI COP, Tax Exempt Certificates Trust, Series 2005-29, 3.21% 1,2 11,330,000 11,330,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Columbus, WI IDV RB, Maysteel Corp. Project, Series 1994, 3.86 % 1 2,000,000 2,000,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Janesville, WI IDV RRB, Seneca Foods Corp. Project, Series 2002, 3.76% 1 7,710,000 7,710,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kettle Moraine, WI SDI TANs & RANs, 3.25%, 9/5/06 2,500,000 2,502,620
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
La Crosse, WI IDV RB, Fiberpro, Inc. Project, Series 2005, 3.73% 1 2,150,000 2,150,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wausau, WI SDI TANs & RANs, 3.35%, 10/27/06 2,400,000 2,402,655
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
West Allis, WI RB, State Fairgrounds Park Exposition Center, 3.57% 1 3,555,000 3,555,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WI H&EFA RB, Divine Savior Healthcare, Series 2002 B, 3.59% 1 10,535,000 10,535,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WI H&EFA RB, Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin, 3.62% 1 4,200,000 4,200,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WI H&EFA RB, Hospice Care Holdings, Inc., Series 2005, 3.56% 1 1,750,000 1,750,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WI H&EFA RB, Lakeland College, Series 2005, 3.48% 1 14,050,000 14,050,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WI H&EFA RB, Lutheran Social Services, Series 2004, 3.56% 1 2,810,000 2,810,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WI H&EFA RB, St. Joseph's Community Hospital Project, Series 2005, 3.56% 1 4,000,000 4,000,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WI H&EFA RRB, Lutheran Home, Series 2005, 3.56% 1 4,485,000 4,485,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WI Transit RB, Reset Option Certificates II-R Trust, Series 7500, 3.56% 1,2 7,435,000 7,435,000
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80,915,275
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WYOMING--0.6%
Campbell Cnty., WY IDV RB,
Powder Basin Properties Project, Series 1996, 3.70% 1 4,430,000 4,430,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gillette, WY PC RRB, Pacificorp Project, Series 1988, 3.63% 1 4,650,000 4,650,000
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9,080,000
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS Unaudited / Continued
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OTHER TERRITORIES--3.9%
Floating Rate Trust Receipts, Series 2001 C5, 3.90% 1,2 $11,170,000 $ 11,170,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Municipal Securities Pool Trust, SGMSTR Series P-18, 3.66% 1,2 42,165,000 42,165,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Puttable Floating Option Tax Exempt Receipts, Series PZP-001, 3.66% 1,2 8,950,000 8,950,000
---------------
62,285,000
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U.S. POSSESSIONS--0.5%
PR CMWLTH GOUN, Floating Rate Trust Receipts, Series 2005-F2, 3.63% 1,2 7,975,000 7,975,000
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS, AT VALUE (COST $1,588,634,485) 99.5% 1,588,634,485
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OTHER ASSETS NET OF LIABILITIES 0.5 7,279,598
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NET ASSETS 100.0% $1,595,914,083
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FOOTNOTES TO STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS
TO SIMPLIFY THE LISTINGS OF SECURITIES, ABBREVIATIONS ARE USED PER THE TABLE
BELOW:
AAMC ABN AMRO Munitops Certificates
BFC Business Finance Corp.
CD Commercial Development
CDAU Community Development Authority
CMWLTH Commonwealth
COP Certificates of Participation
DAU Development Authority
DFA Development Finance Authority
DFB Development Finance Board
ECFA Educational and Cultural Facilities
Authority
ED Economic Development
EDFA Economic Development Finance Authority
EDLFA Educational Facilities Authority
ETET Eagle Tax-Exempt Trust
FA Facilities Authority
FAU Finance Authority
GO General Obligation
GOB General Obligation Bonds
GOLB General Obligation Ltd. Bonds
GOUN General Obligation Unlimited Nts.
H&EFA Health and Educational Facilities Authority
H&RA Housing and Redevelopment Authority
HA Hospital Authority
HAU Housing Authority
HFA Housing Finance Agency/Authority
HFAU Health Facilities Authority
HFC Housing Finance Corp.
HFFAU Health Facilities Finance Authority
HOFA Hospital Finance Agency/Authority
IDA Industrial Development Agency
IDAU Industrial Development Authority
IDB Industrial Development Board
IDC Industrial Development Corp.
IDR Industrial Development Revenue
IDV Industrial Development
IFPCFA Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control
Financing Authority
ISD Independent School District
MFA Mortgage Finance Authority
MH Multifamily Housing
MPA Municipal Power Agency
NYC New York City
PC Pollution Control
PPS Public Power System
RA Redevelopment Agency/Authority
RANs Revenue Anticipation Nts.
RB Revenue Bonds
REF Refunding
RRB Revenue Refunding Bonds
RTA Regional Transportation Authority/Agency
SCDAU Statewide Communities Development
Authority
SDI School District
SFM Single Family Mtg.
SGMSTR Societe Generale, NY Branch Municipal
Security Trust Receipts
SWD Solid Waste Disposal
TANs Tax Anticipation Nts.
TS Tobacco Settlement
TUAU Turnpike Authority
TWY Thruway/Tollway Authority/Agency
WSS Water & Sewer System
YMCA Young Men's Christian Association
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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 December
31, 2005. 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 $632,798,000 or 39.65% of the Trust's net
assets as of December 31, 2005.
3. Put obligation redeemable at full principal value on the date reported.
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Unaudited
December 31, 2005
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ASSETS
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Investments, at value (cost $1,588,634,485)--see accompanying statement of investments $1,588,634,485
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Cash 317,771
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Receivables and other assets:
Interest 8,149,177
Shares of beneficial interest sold 22,539
Other 97,881
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Total assets 1,597,221,853
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LIABILITIES
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Payables and other liabilities:
Dividends 938,530
Distribution and service plan fees 124,668
Shares of beneficial interest redeemed 103,673
Shareholder communications 50,972
Transfer and shareholder servicing agent fees 42,837
Trustees' compensation 11,890
Other 35,200
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Total liabilities 1,307,770
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NET ASSETS $1,595,914,083
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COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Paid-in capital $1,595,904,557
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Accumulated net investment income 675
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Accumulated net realized gain on investments 8,851
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NET ASSETS-applicable to 1,595,934,192 shares of beneficial interest outstanding $1,595,914,083
===============
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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 Unaudited
For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2005
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INVESTMENT INCOME
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interest $23,298,416
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EXPENSES
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Management fees 3,644,843
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Service plan fees 1,698,991
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Transfer and shareholder servicing agent fees 250,764
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Shareholder communications 43,637
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Custodian fees and expenses 28,768
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Trustees' compensation 6,110
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Administration service fees 750
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Other 119,495
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Total expenses 5,793,358
Less reduction to custodian expenses (25,756)
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Net expenses 5,767,602
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME 17,530,814
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET REALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS 14,395
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $17,545,209
============
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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SIX MONTHS YEAR
ENDED ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2005 JUNE 30,
(UNAUDITED) 2005
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OPERATIONS
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income $ 17,530,814 $ 21,486,725
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain 14,395 96,274
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations 17,545,209 21,582,999
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DIVIDENDS AND/OR DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dividends from net investment income (17,530,139) (21,486,725)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net decrease in net assets resulting from beneficial
interest transactions (104,640,512) (77,683,115)
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NET ASSETS
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total decrease (104,625,442) (77,586,841)
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Beginning of period 1,700,539,525 1,778,126,366
----------------------------------
End of period (including accumulated net investment income of
$675 for the period ended December 31, 2005) $1,595,914,083 $1,700,539,525
==================================
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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SIX MONTHS YEAR
ENDED ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2005 JUNE 30,
(UNAUDITED) 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001
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PER SHARE OPERATING DATA
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income from investment operations--net
investment income and net realized gain .01 1 .01 1 -- 2 .01 .01 .03
Dividends and/or distributions
to shareholders (.01) (.01) -- 2 (.01) (.01) (.03)
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Net asset value, end of period $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
============================================================================
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TOTAL RETURN 3 1.06% 1.21% 0.35% 0.69% 1.17% 3.26%
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RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $1,596 $1,701 $1,778 $1,877 $1,824 $1,822
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Average net assets (in millions) $1,690 $1,797 $1,851 $1,882 $1,904 $1,779
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Ratios to average net assets: 4
Net investment income 2.06% 1.20% 0.35% 0.68% 1.16% 3.21%
Total expenses 0.68% 0.67% 0.67% 0.66% 0.69% 0.70%
Expenses after payments and waivers and
reduction to custodian expenses 0.68% 0.65% 0.67% 0.66% 0.69% 0.69%
1. Per share amounts calculated based on the average shares outstanding during
the period.
2. Less than $0.005 per share.
3. Assumes an investment on the business day before the first day of the fiscal
period, with all dividends and distributions 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 are not annualized for
periods less than one year. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a
shareholder would pay on Trust distributions or the redemption of Trust shares.
4. Annualized for periods of less than one full year.
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
21 | CENTENNIAL TAX EXEMPT TRUST
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Unaudited
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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. The net asset value of shares of the Trust is normally
determined twice each day, at 12:00 Noon Eastern time and at 4:00 P.M. Eastern
time on each day the New York Stock Exchange (the Exchange) is open for trading.
Portfolio securities are valued on the basis of amortized cost, which
approximates market value.
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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, including any net
realized gain on investments not offset by capital loss carryforwards, if any,
to shareholders, therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is
required.
Net investment income (loss) and net realized gain (loss) may differ for
financial statement and tax purposes. The character of dividends and
distributions made during the fiscal year from net investment income or net
realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal
income tax purposes. Also, due to timing of dividends and distributions, the
fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the fiscal year in
which the income or net realized gain was recorded by the Trust.
The estimated capital loss carryforward represents carryforward as of the
end of the last fiscal year, increased for losses deferred under tax accounting
rules to the current fiscal year and is increased or decreased by capital losses
or gains realized in the first six months of the current fiscal year. During the
six months ended December 31, 2005, it is estimated that the Trust will utilize
$5,544 of capital loss carryforward to offset realized capital gains. During the
year ended June 30, 2005, the Trust utilized $96,274 of capital loss
carryforward to offset realized capital gains.
As of June 30, 2005, the Trust had available for federal income tax purposes
unused capital loss carryforward as follows:
EXPIRING
---------------------------
2012 $5,544
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TRUSTEES' COMPENSATION. The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred
compensation plan for independent trustees that enables trustees to elect to
defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled
to receive from the Trust. For purposes of determining the amount owed to the
Trustee under the plan, deferred amounts are
22 | CENTENNIAL TAX EXEMPT TRUST
treated as though equal dollar amounts had been invested in shares of the Trust
or in other Oppenheimer funds selected by the Trustee. The Trust purchases
shares of the funds selected for deferral by the Trustee in amounts equal to his
or her deemed investment, resulting in a Trust asset equal to the deferred
compensation liability. Such assets are included as a component of "Other"
within the asset section of the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferral of
trustees' fees under the plan will not affect the net assets of the Trust, and
will not materially affect the Trust's assets, liabilities or net investment
income per share. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance to
the Plan.
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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 but may be paid at other times to maintain the net asset value per
share at $1.00.
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CUSTODIAN FEES. Custodian Fees and Expenses in the Statement of Operations may
include interest expense incurred by the Trust on any cash overdrafts of its
custodian account during the period. Such cash overdrafts may result from the
effects of failed trades in portfolio securities and from cash outflows
resulting from unanticipated shareholder redemption activity. The Trust pays
interest to its custodian on such cash overdrafts to the extent they are not
offset by positive cash balances maintained by the Trust. The Reduction to
Custodian Expenses line item, if applicable, represents earnings on cash
balances maintained by the Trust during the period. Such interest expense and
other custodian fees may be paid with these earnings.
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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 U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles 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.
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:
SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2005
SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sold 2,291,670,990 $ 2,291,670,404 5,467,251,055 $ 5,467,251,055
Dividends and/or
distributions reinvested 16,554,917 16,555,503 20,503,644 20,503,644
Redeemed (2,412,866,419) (2,412,866,419) (5,565,437,814) (5,565,437,814)
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Net decrease (104,640,512) $ (104,640,512) (77,683,115) $ (77,683,115)
===========================================================================
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Unaudited / Continued
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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.
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ADMINISTRATION SERVICE FEES. The Trust pays the Manager a fee of $1,500 per year
for preparing and filing the Trust's tax returns.
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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 per account fee. For the six months ended
December 31, 2005, the Trust paid $250,840 to SSI for services to the Trust.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SERVICE PLAN (12B-1) FEES. The Trust has adopted a service plan. It reimburses
Centennial Asset Management Corporation, the Distributor, for a portion of its
costs incurred for services provided to accounts that hold shares of the Trust.
Reimbursement is made periodically depending on asset size, at an annual rate of
up to 0.20% of the average annual net assets of the Trust. The Distributor
currently uses all of those fees to pay dealers, brokers, banks and other
financial institutions periodically for providing personal services and
maintenance of accounts of their customers that hold shares of the Trust. Fees
incurred by the Trust under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of
Operations.
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WAIVERS AND REIMBURSEMENTS OF EXPENSES. Under the investment advisory 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 $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.
SSI has voluntarily agreed to limit transfer and shareholder servicing
agent fees to 0.35% of average annual net assets of the Trust. This undertaking
may be amended or withdrawn at any time.
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PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES;
UPDATES TO STATEMENTS OF INVESTMENTS Unaudited
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The Fund has adopted Portfolio Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures under which
the Fund votes proxies relating to securities ("portfolio proxies") held by the
Fund. A description of the Fund's Portfolio Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Fund toll-free at
1.800.525.7048, (ii) on the Fund's website at www.oppenheimerfunds.com, and
(iii) on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the Fund is required to
file 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 Fund's voting record is
available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Fund toll-free at
1.800.525.7048, and (ii) in the Form N-PX filing on the SEC's website at
www.sec.gov.
The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC
for the first quarter and the third quarter of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The
Fund's Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC's website at
http://www.sec.gov. Those forms may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public
Reference Room in Washington D.C. Information on the operation of the Public
Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TRUST'S INVESTMENT
ADVISORY AGREEMENT Unaudited
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Each year, the Board of Trustees (the "Board"), including a majority of the
independent Trustees, is required to determine whether to renew the Trust's
investment advisory agreement (the "Agreement"). The Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended, requires that the Board request and evaluate, and that the
Manager provide, such information as may be reasonably necessary to evaluate the
terms of the Agreement. The Board employs an independent consultant to prepare a
report that provides information, including comparative information, that the
Board requests for that purpose. In addition, the Board receives information
throughout the year regarding Trust services, fees, expenses and performance.
The Manager and the independent consultant provided information to the
Board on the following factors: (i) the nature, quality and extent of the
Manager's services, (ii) the investment performance of the Trust and the
Manager, (iii) the fees and expenses of the Trust, including comparative expense
information, (iv) the profitability of the Manager, including an analysis of the
cost of providing services, (v) whether economies of scale are realized as the
Trust grows and whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for Trust
investors and (vi) other benefits to the Manager from its relationship with the
Trust. Outlined below is a summary of the principal information considered by
the Board as well as the Board's conclusions.
NATURE, QUALITY, AND EXTENT OF SERVICES. The Board considered information
on the nature and extent of the services provided to the Trust by the Manager
and by OppenheimerFunds, Inc., the Manager's parent company, and information
regarding the key personnel that provide such services. The Manager's duties
include providing the Trust with the services of the portfolio manager and the
Manager's investment team, who provide research, analysis and other advisory
services in regard to the Trust's investments; securities trading services;
oversight of third party service providers; monitoring compliance with
applicable Trust policies and procedures and adherence to the Trust's investment
restrictions. The Manager is responsible for providing certain administrative
services to the Trust as well. Those services include providing and supervising
all administrative and clerical personnel that are necessary in order to provide
effective corporate administration for the Trust; compiling and maintaining
records with respect to the Trust's operations; preparing and filing reports
required by the Securities and Exchange Commission; preparing periodic reports
regarding the operations of the Trust for its shareholders; preparing proxy
materials for shareholder meetings; and preparing the registration statements
required by Federal and state securities laws for the sale of the Trust's
shares. The Manager also provides the Trust with office space, facilities and
equipment.
The Board also considered the quality of the services provided and the
quality of the Manager's resources that are available to the Trust. The Board
took account of the fact that
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the Manager has been an investment advisor since 1978 and that the Manager's and
its parent's assets under management rank among the top mutual fund managers in
the United States. The Board evaluated the Manager's administrative, accounting,
legal and compliance services, and information the Board has received regarding
the experience and professional qualifications of the Manager's key personnel
and the size and functions of its staff providing investment management services
to the Trust. The Board also considered compliance reports from the Trust's
Chief Compliance Officer. In its evaluation of the quality of the portfolio
management services provided, the Board considered the experience of John
Bonnell and the Manager's money market investment team and analysts. Mr. Bonnell
has had over 17 years of experience managing money market, equity, fixed income
and municipal/tax-exempt investments. The Board members also considered the
totality of their experiences with the Manager, as directors or trustees of the
Trust and other funds advised by the Manager. In light of the foregoing, the
Board concluded that the Trust benefits from the services provided under the
Agreement as a result of the Manager's experience, reputation, personnel,
operations, and resources.
INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE OF THE TRUST. During the year, the Manager provided
information on the performance of the Trust at each Board meeting, including
comparative performance information. The Board also reviewed information,
prepared by the Manager and by the independent consultant, comparing the Trust's
historical performance to relevant market indices and to the performance of
other tax-exempt money market funds. The Board noted that the Trust's one-year
performance was slightly better than its peer group median. However its
three-year, five-year and ten-year performance were below its peer group median.
COSTS OF SERVICES AND PROFITS REALIZED BY THE MANAGER. The Board
considered information regarding the Manager's costs in serving as the Trust's
investment adviser, including the costs associated with the personnel and
systems necessary to manage the Trust, and information regarding the Manager's
profitability from its relationship with the Trust. The Board reviewed the fees
paid to the Manager and the other expenses borne by the Trust. The Board also
evaluated the comparability of the fees charged and the services provided to the
Trust to the fees and services for other clients or accounts advised by the
Manager. The independent consultant provided comparative data in regard to the
fees and expenses of the Trust, other tax-exempt money market funds and other
funds with comparable asset levels and distribution features. 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 $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. The Board noted that the Trust's actual
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BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TRUST'S INVESTMENT
ADVISORY AGREEMENT Unaudited / Continued
management fees are lower than its peer group median but higher than its peer
group average, however, its contractual management fees and total expenses are
both lower than its peer group median and average. In light of this, the Board
concluded that the management fee was reasonable.
ECONOMIES OF SCALE. The Board considered whether the Manager may realize
economies of scale in managing and supporting the Trust, whether those economies
of scale benefit the Trust's shareholders and the current level of Trust assets
in relation to the Trust's management fee breakpoints, which are intended to
share with shareholders economies of scale that may exist as the Trust grows.
OTHER BENEFITS TO THE MANAGER. In addition to considering the profits
realized by the Manager, the Board considered information that was provided
regarding the direct and indirect benefits the Manager receives as a result of
its relationship with the Trust, including compensation paid to the Manager's
affiliates. The Board also considered the nature and quality of services
provided by affiliates of the Manager, which it reviews at other times during
the year in connection with the renewal of the Trust's service agreements. The
Board considered that the Manager must be able to pay and retain experienced
professional personnel at competitive rates to provide services to the Trust and
that maintaining the financial viability of the Manager is important in order
for the Manager to continue to provide significant services to the Trust and its
shareholders.
CONCLUSIONS. These factors were also considered by the independent
Trustees meeting separately from the full Board, assisted by experienced counsel
to the Trust and to the independent Trustees. Trust counsel and the independent
Trustees' counsel are both independent of the Manager within the meaning and
intent of the Securities and Exchange Commission Rules.
Based on its review of the information it received and its evaluations
described above, the Board, including a majority of the independent Trustees,
decided to continue the advisory agreement for another year. In arriving at this
decision, the Board did not single out any factor or factors as being more
important than others, but considered all of the factors together. The Board
judged the terms and conditions of the advisory agreement, including the
management fee, in light of all of the surrounding circumstances.
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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
Not applicable to semiannual reports.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
Not applicable to semiannual reports.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Not applicable to semiannual reports.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT
COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
THE FUND'S GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE PROVISIONS WITH RESPECT TO NOMINATIONS OF
DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES TO THE RESPECTIVE BOARDS
1. The Fund's Governance Committee (the "Committee") will evaluate potential
Board candidates to assess their qualifications. The Committee shall have
the authority, upon approval of the Board, to retain an executive search
firm to assist in this effort. The Committee may consider recommendations
by business and personal contacts of current Board members and by
executive search firms which the Committee may engage from time to time
and may also consider shareholder recommendations. The Committee may
consider the advice and recommendation of the Funds' investment manager
and its affiliates in making the selection.
2. The Committee shall screen candidates for Board membership. The Committee
has not established specific qualifications that it believes must be met
by a trustee nominee. In evaluating trustee nominees, the Committee
considers, among other things, an individual's background, skills, and
experience; whether the individual is an "interested person" as
defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940; and whether the individual
would be deemed an "audit committee financial expert" within the meaning
of applicable SEC rules. The Committee also considers whether the
individual's background, skills, and experience will complement the
background, skills, and experience of other nominees and will contribute
to the Board. There are no differences in the manner in which the
Committee evaluates nominees for trustees based on whether the nominee is
recommended by a shareholder.
3. The Committee may consider nominations from shareholders for the Board at
such times as the Committee meets to consider new nominees for the Board.
The Committee shall have the sole discretion to determine the candidates
to present to the Board and, in such cases where required, to
shareholders. Recommendations for trustee nominees should, at a minimum,
be accompanied by the following:
o the name, address, and business, educational, and/or other pertinent
background of the person being recommended;
o a statement concerning whether the person is an "interested person"
as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940;
o any other information that the Funds would be required to include in
a proxy statement concerning the person if he or she was nominated;
and
o the name and address of the person submitting the recommendation
and, if that person is a shareholder, the period for which that
person held Fund shares.
The recommendation also can include any additional information which the
person submitting it believes would assist the Committee in evaluating the
recommendation.
4. Shareholders should note that a person who owns securities issued by
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (the parent company of the
Funds' investment adviser) would be deemed an "interested person" under
the Investment Company Act of 1940. In addition, certain other
relationships with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company or its
subsidiaries, with registered broker-dealers, or with the Funds' outside
legal counsel may cause a person to be deemed an "interested person."
5. Before the Committee decides to nominate an individual as a trustee,
Committee members and other directors customarily interview the individual
in person. In addition, the individual customarily is asked to complete a
detailed questionnaire which is designed to elicit information which must
be disclosed under SEC and stock exchange rules and to determine whether
the individual is subject to any statutory disqualification from serving
as a trustee of a registered investment company.
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Based on their evaluation of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures
(as defined in rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR
270.30a-3(c)) as of December 31, 2005, the registrant's principal executive
officer and principal financial officer found the registrant's disclosure
controls and procedures to provide reasonable assurances that information
required to be disclosed by the 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.
There have been no changes in the registrant's internal controls over financial
reporting that occurred during the registrant's second fiscal quarter of the
period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably
likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial
reporting.
ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.
(a) (1) Not applicable to semiannual reports.
(2) Exhibits attached hereto.
(3) Not applicable.
(b) Exhibit attached hereto.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Centennial Tax Exempt Trust
By: /s/ John V. Murphy
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John V. Murphy
Principal Executive Officer
Date: February 14, 2006
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
By:/s/ John V. Murphy
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John V. Murphy
Principal Executive Officer
Date: February 14, 2006
By: /s/ Brian W. Wixted
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Brian W. Wixted
Principal Financial Officer
Date: February 14, 2006