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: 811-08765
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Managed High Yield Plus Fund Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
51 West 52nd Street, New York, New York 10019-6114
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Amy R. Doberman
UBS Global Asset Management (US) Inc.
51 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019-6114
(Name and address of agent for service)
Copy to:
Jack W. Murphy, Esq.
Dechert LLP
1775 I Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20006-2401
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 212-882 5000
Date of fiscal year end: May 31
Date of reporting period: November 30, 2003
ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
[UBS GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LOGO OMITTED]
MANAGED HIGH YIELD PLUS FUND INC.
SEMIANNUAL REPORT
NOVEMBER 30, 2003
MANAGED HIGH YIELD PLUS FUND INC.
January 15, 2004
DEAR SHAREHOLDER,
MANAGED HIGH YIELD PLUS
We present you with the semiannual report FUND INC.
for Managed High Yield Plus Fund Inc.
for the six months ended November 30, 2003.
INVESTMENT GOALS:
PERFORMANCE Primarily, high income;
secondarily, capital
Over the six months ended November 30, appreciation.
2003, the Fund produced a net asset
value return of 12.32%. In contrast, the PORTFOLIO MANAGER/ADVISOR:
Lipper High Current Yield Funds (Leveraged) Marianne Rossi
median returned 13.33% on a net asset UBS Global Asset Management
value basis. On a market price basis, the Fund's (US) Inc.
12.17% return outperformed the 9.50%
return of its peer group. (For more on COMMENCEMENT:
the Fund's performance, including market June 26, 1998
price returns, please refer to "Performance At
A Glance" on page 6.)
NYSE SYMBOL:
HYF
The Fund used leverage throughout the
period--28.8% as of November 30, 2003.* DIVIDEND PAYMENTS:
Leverage magnifies returns on the upside Monthly
and on the downside, creating wider
dispersions of returns within the Fund's peer
group.
AN INTERVIEW WITH PORTFOLIO MANAGER MARIANNE ROSSI
Q. CAN YOU DESCRIBE THE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD?
A. As the reporting period began in June 2003, the economic picture was
uncertain. First quarter 2003 gross domestic product (GDP) growth had come
in at 1.4%, unchanged from the prior quarter's figure. Although the war in
Iraq had temporarily stimulated the equity markets, its ultimate impact on
the economy, if any, was at that point still uncertain. In addition,
ongoing concerns about terrorism and turmoil in the Middle East, as well as
tepid corporate spending, further undermined the strength of the economy.
* As a percent of total assets.
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The following quarter produced more positive news. The combined effects of
significantly higher military spending, an increase in exports and a
stronger manufacturing sector fueled an uptick in economic growth that
resulted in a second quarter 2003 GDP figure of 3.3%. This was followed by
a final third quarter 2003 GDP of 8.2%--far higher than anticipated, and
the sharpest recorded advance since 1984.
Q. WHAT OTHER FACTORS AFFECTED THE ECONOMY?
A. Consumer spending played a key role in propping up the economy during the
reporting period. Lower interest rates, which produced a surge in mortgage
refinancing, coupled with the Bush Administration's tax cut package,
appeared to spur consumers, who now had more disposable income to spend.
Conversely, for much of the period, business spending remained relatively
subdued, as many corporations postponed major purchases as they waited for
clearer signs of a sustainable economic upturn. Toward the end of the
period, business spending appeared to be slowly improving, although not to
the point that it could result in a meaningful increase in new jobs.
Q. HOW DID THE FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD (THE "FED") REACT IN THIS ECONOMIC
ENVIRONMENT?
A. As the reporting period began, the federal funds rate was at
1.25%--unchanged since November 2002. At the time, the Fed held the
position that it would not implement any further rate cuts, although it
would maintain a "heightened surveillance" of the economy in light of the
conflict with Iraq. After the war's start, however, and absent any lift in
the economy, the Fed indicated that a future rate cut was likely, citing
its view that economic weakness was a greater risk than inflation. This cut
eventually occurred during the Fed's June 25, 2003 Federal Open Market
Committee meeting, at which time the federal funds rate was lowered by a
quarter of a percentage point to 1.0%--its lowest level since 1958.
Since then, the Fed has remained on hold, although it has made clear its
willingness to cut rates further if necessary. At its October 28, 2003
meeting, the Fed rationalized this position, noting "an accommodative
stance on monetary policy, coupled with robust underlying growth in
productivity, is providing important ongoing support to economic activity."
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Q. HOW DID HIGH YIELD BONDS PERFORM DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD?
A. The high yield market generated strong results over the period, rising five
of the six months covered by this report. In addition, 36 of the 37
industry sectors contained in the Merrill Lynch High Yield Master Index
posted positive returns.
The overall high yield market was buoyed by fundamental and technical
improvements, including a declining default rate, an increasing number of
credit upgrades versus downgrades, and companies reporting operating
results in line with, or better than, expectations. Aside from a five-week
period in the summer of 2003, investor cash flows into high yield mutual
funds were generally very strong, as the low interest rate environment
caused investors to become less risk averse as they searched for higher
yields.
Over the reporting period, lower-rated, more speculative bonds generated
the best results, with the CCC-rated sector returning 15.8%, compared to
returns of 8.6% and 6.9%, respectively, for the B-rated and BB-rated
sectors (as measured by the Merrill Lynch High Yield Master Index).
Q. WHAT STRATEGIES ENHANCED THE FUND'S PERFORMANCE DURING THE REPORTING
PERIOD?
A. Our holdings in the CCC-rated sector boosted returns during the period. In
terms of specific sectors, the Fund benefited from its overweight in some
of the areas that produced some of the strongest results, such as
telecommunications and cable. Our exposure to aerospace/defense and
automobile parts also enhanced results.
Q. WHAT STRATEGIES DID NOT MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS?
A. Our underweightings to the air transportation and utilities sectors had a
negative impact on performance during the period, because the Fund didn't
fully benefit from the returns seen by these areas.
Q. WERE THERE ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FUND'S SECTOR ALLOCATION DURING THE
PERIOD?
A. We raised the Fund's exposure to the telecommunications/wireless sector,
due to a positive operating environment, companies' ability to access the
capital markets, and attractive valuations. In recent months, we also
increased our exposure to chemicals, especially specialty chemicals,
because of solid operating performance and very attractive valuations.
Conversely, we recently captured some profits when we reduced the Fund's
holdings in the broadcasting and building materials sectors.
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Q. WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK FOR THE ECONOMY AND THE HIGH YIELD MARKET?
A. The third quarter 2003 final GDP figure of 8.2% caught many market
participants by surprise. However, it appears to confirm that the economy
is well on its way to a solid recovery. This is a positive for companies
that issue high yield bonds, as it is easier to improve business prospects
and meet debt obligations in this type of environment. Having said that, we
will continue to closely monitor the employment picture, which could play a
key role in terms of a truly sustained economic recovery.
Given the high yield market's outstanding year-to-date performance, we
expect periods of short-term volatility. However, at current levels, we
believe the US high yield market remains attractive for long-term
investors. This view is based on our outlook for economic improvements,
expectations for lower default rates, and improving credit fundamentals.
Q. HOW DO YOU FORESEE POSITIONING THE FUND GIVEN YOUR OUTLOOK?
A. We continue to believe that security selection will be the driving force in
terms of the Fund's performance. Given our outlook for the economy and the
high yield market, we are comfortable with the Fund's positioning. As
always, we will be diligent with regard to credit research and proactively
make adjustments to the portfolio as we believe is appropriate.
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Our ultimate objective in managing your investments is to help you successfully
meet your financial goals. We thank you for your continued support and welcome
any comments or questions you may have. For additional information on the UBS
funds,* please contact your financial advisor or visit us at
www.ubs.com/globalam-us.
Sincerely,
/s/ Joseph A. Varnas
Joseph A. Varnas
President
Managed High Yield Plus Fund Inc.
Managing Director
UBS Global Asset Management (US) Inc.
/s/ Marianne Rossi
Marianne Rossi
Portfolio Manager
Managed High Yield Plus Fund Inc.
Managing Director
UBS Global Asset Management (US) Inc.
This letter is intended to assist shareholders in understanding how the Fund
performed during the six months ended November 30, 2003, and reflects our views
at the time of its writing. Of course, these views may change in response to
changing circumstances, and they do not guarantee the future performance of the
markets or the Fund. We encourage you to consult your financial advisor
regarding your personal investment program.
* Mutual funds are sold by prospectus only. The prospectus contains more
complete information regarding risks, charges and expenses, and should be
read carefully before investing.
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PERFORMANCE AT A GLANCE (UNAUDITED)
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS FOR PERIODS ENDED 11/30/03
SINCE
6 MONTHS 1 YEAR 5 YEARS INCEPTION*
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Net Asset Value Returns**
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Managed High Yield Plus Fund Inc. 12.32% 31.58% -4.44% -5.87%
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Lipper High Current Yield Funds (Leveraged)
Median*** 13.33 34.75 2.19 0.72
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Market Price Returns**
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Managed High Yield Plus Fund Inc. 12.17% 37.47% -3.52% -5.17%
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Lipper High Current Yield Funds (Leveraged)
Median*** 9.50 39.54 2.51 2.24
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SHARE PRICE AND DIVIDEND
11/30/03 5/31/03 11/30/02
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Net Asset Value $5.03 $4.75 $4.33
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Market Price $5.33 $5.04 $4.37
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12-Month Dividend $0.5900 $0.6625 $0.8100
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Dividend at Period-End $0.0500 $0.0475 $0.0500
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* Since inception returns for the Fund are calculated from the date of the
Fund's inception on June 26, 1998. Inception returns for the Lipper High
Current Yield Funds (Leveraged) Median are calculated from the month-end
closest to the Fund's inception: June 30, 1998.
** Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The Fund's share price
and investment return will vary so that an investor's shares, when sold,
may be worth more or less than their original cost. NAV and market price
returns for periods of one year or less are cumulative. NAV returns assume,
for illustration only, that dividends were reinvested at the net asset
value on the payable dates. Returns do not reflect any commissions and are
not representative of the performance of an individual investment. Returns
do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund
distributions. Generally, total investment return based on net asset value
will be higher than total investment return based on market price in
periods where there is an increase in the discount or a decrease in the
premium of the market price to the net asset value from the begining to the
end of such periods. Conversely, total investment return based on net asset
value will be lower than total investment return based on market value in
years where there is a decrease in the discount or an increase in the
premium of the market value to the net asset value from the begining to the
end of such periods.
*** Lipper peer group data calculated by Lipper, Inc.; used with permission.
The Lipper Median is the return of the fund that places in the middle of
the peer group.
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PORTFOLIO STATISTICS (UNAUDITED)
CHARACTERISTICS* 11/30/03 5/31/03 11/30/02
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Net Assets (mm) $212.2 $ 198.2 $ 178.1
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Weighted Average
Maturity 6.3 yrs. 6.5 yrs. 6.1 yrs.
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Leverage** 28.8% 27.8% 29.9%
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CREDIT QUALITY* 11/30/03 5/31/03 11/30/02
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Cash 0.7% 0.7% 0.1%
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BB/Ba & Higher 6.3 7.5 6.5
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B/B 66.4 70.1 74.8
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CCC/Caa & Lower 24.3 20.3 16.9
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Equity/Preferred 2.3 1.4 1.7
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TOTAL 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
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TOP 10 HOLDINGS*** 11/30/03 5/31/03 11/30/02
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Allied Waste North PTC International
America 2.3% Finance 2.5% Four M 2.9%
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Allied Waste North PTC International
Ainsworth Lumber 2.2 America 2.4 Finance 2.7
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Allied Waste North
Luigino's 1.9 Ainsworth Lumber 2.2 America 2.6
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Nexstar Finance 1.9 Four M 2.2 Triad Hospitals 2.5
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Mediacom Broadband 1.8 Luigino's 2.1 Alliance Gaming 2.4
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Nextel Partners 1.8 Alliance Gaming 2.0 Levi Strauss & Co. 2.3
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Four M 1.8 Nexstar Finance 2.0 Ainsworth Lumber 2.3
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B&G Foods 1.8 B&G Foods 1.9 Luigino's 2.3
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American Restaurant
Giant Industries 1.8 Nextel Partners 1.9 Group 2.2
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Alderwoods Group 1.7 Insight Midwest 1.9 Nexstar Finance 2.2
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TOTAL 19.0% 21.1% 24.4%
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TOP FIVE SECTORS*** 11/30/03 5/31/03 11/30/02
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Wireless
Telecommunications 12.0% Gaming 13.7% Gaming 16.1%
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Wireless Wireless
Chemicals 11.0 Telecommunications 12.6 Telecommunications 11.7
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Gaming 9.2 Chemicals 9.4 Cable 10.1
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Publishing 8.7 Cable 8.4 Publishing 8.1
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Cable 7.8 Paper & Forest Products 7.1 Chemicals 7.6
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TOTAL 48.7% 51.2% 53.6%
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* Weightings represent percentages of portfolio assets as of the dates
indicated. Credit quality ratings shown are designated by Standard &
Poor's Ratings Group and Moody's Investors Services, Inc. Both are
independent ratings agencies.
** As a percent of total assets.
*** Weightings represent percentages of net assets as of the dates
indicated. The Fund's portfolio is actively managed and its composition
will vary over time.
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS - NOVEMBER 30, 2003 (UNAUDITED)
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT MATURITY INTEREST
(000) DATES RATES VALUE
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Corporate Bonds - 133.65%
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Aerospace & Defense - 2.46%
$ 1,600 BE Aerospace, Inc., Series B 05/01/11 8.875% $1,460,000
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1,275 Gencorp, Inc. ** 08/15/13 9.500 1,300,500
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2,250 Sequa Corp. 08/01/09 9.000 2,452,500
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5,213,000
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Agriculture - 2.01%
1,000 Hines Nurseries, Inc. ** 10/01/11 10.250 1,082,500
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1,000 IMC Global, Inc. ** 08/01/13 10.875 1,055,000
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2,000 IMC Global, Inc. 06/01/11 11.250 2,120,000
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4,257,500
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Airline - 1.14%
2,750 American Airline 04/01/11 8.608 2,424,744
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Apparel/Textiles - 3.57%
1,250 Interface, Inc. 02/01/10 10.375 1,304,688
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3,300 Levi Strauss & Co. 12/15/12 12.250 2,384,250
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1,250 Perry Ellis International, Inc. 03/15/09 9.500 1,328,125
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2,000 Tropical Sportswear International Corp., Series A 06/15/08 11.000 1,700,000
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764 William Carter Co., Series B 08/15/11 10.875 871,915
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7,588,978
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Auto Manufacturing/Suppliers - 2.11%
1,250 Collins & Aikman Products Co. 12/31/11 10.750 1,125,000
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2,105 Delco Remy International, Inc. 08/01/06 10.625 2,089,213
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1,375 Dura Operating Corp., Series D 05/01/09 9.000 1,271,875
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4,486,088
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Automotive Parts - 2.96%
2,000 Accuride Corp. 02/01/08 9.250 2,030,000
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1,500 Advanced Accesory Systems 06/15/11 10.750 1,620,000
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2,500 Tenneco Automotive, Inc. 10/15/09 11.625 2,637,500
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6,287,500
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Broadband - 0.96%
4,750 GT Group Telecom, Inc. #(b) 02/01/10 13.250(d) 475
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2,000 Level 3 Communications, Inc. 03/15/08 11.000 1,940,000
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2,000 World Access, Inc. (b) 01/15/08 13.250 90,000
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2,030,475
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Broadcast - 4.95%
1,000 Granite Broadcasting Corp. 05/15/08 8.875 950,000
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3,600 Nexstar Finance LLC, Inc. 04/01/08 12.000 4,023,000
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2,000 Nextmedia Operating, Inc. 07/01/11 10.750 2,260,000
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1,700 Paxson Communications Corp. 07/15/08 10.750 1,836,000
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS - NOVEMBER 30, 2003 (UNAUDITED)
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT MATURITY INTEREST
(000) DATES RATES VALUE
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Corporate Bonds - (continued)
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Broadcast - (concluded)
$ 1,358 Young Broadcasting, Inc. 03/01/11 10.000% $1,429,295
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10,498,295
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Building Products - 2.87%
2,000 Atrium Cos., Inc., Series B 05/01/09 10.500 2,122,500
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1,475 Dayton Superior Corp. 06/15/09 13.000 1,216,875
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2,500 Nortek Holdings, Inc., Series B 06/15/11 9.875 2,750,000
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6,089,375
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Cable - 6.29%
1,905 Adelphia Communications Corp. (b) 10/01/10 10.875 1,581,150
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1,750 Block Communications, Inc. 04/15/09 9.250 1,859,375
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3,000 Charter Communications Holdings 05/15/11 10.000 2,400,000
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3,295 Insight Midwest/Insight Capital 11/01/10 10.500 3,591,550
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3,650 Mediacom Broadband LLC 07/15/13 11.000 3,914,625
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13,346,700
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Chemicals - 11.03%
2,000 Acetex Corp. 08/01/09 10.875 2,220,000
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2,500 Avecia Group PLC 07/01/09 11.000 2,125,000
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3,000 Equistar Chemicals LP 09/01/08 10.125 3,180,000
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2,200 Geo Specialty Chemicals, Inc. 08/01/08 10.125 660,000
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2,695 Huntsman ICI Chemicals LLC 07/01/09 10.125 2,688,262
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1,350 Lyondell Chemical Co., Series B 05/01/07 9.875 1,390,500
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750 Millennium America, Inc. 06/15/08 9.250 804,375
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2,000 Omnova Solutions, Inc. ** 06/01/10 11.250 2,140,000
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3,000 Rhodia SA ** 06/01/11 8.875 2,655,000
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2,000 Rockwood Specialties Group, Inc. ** 05/15/11 10.625 2,180,000
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1,250 Terra Capital, Inc. 06/01/10 11.500 1,287,500
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1,785 Terra Capital, Inc. 10/15/08 12.875 2,070,600
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23,401,237
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CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) - 0.95%
8,250 Adelphia Business Solutions, Inc. (b) 11/01/07 12.000 20,625
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2,000 Colt Telecom Group PLC 12/15/06 12.000(d) 2,000,000
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2,020,625
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Commercial Services - 0.54%
1,000 The Brickman Group Ltd. 12/15/09 11.750 1,150,000
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Computer - 0.77%
1,500 Cooperative Computing, Inc. ** 06/15/11 10.500 1,627,500
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Consumer Products - 4.59%
1,250 Doane Pet Care Co. 05/15/07 9.750 1,062,500
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1,750 Fedders North America, Inc. 08/15/07 9.375 1,756,562
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1,500 Jafra Cosmetics 05/15/11 10.750 1,605,000
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS - NOVEMBER 30, 2003 (UNAUDITED)
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT MATURITY INTEREST
(000) DATES RATES VALUE
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Corporate Bonds - (continued)
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Consumer Products - (concluded)
$ 2,725 Samsonite Corp. 06/15/08 10.750% $2,827,187
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1,125 Windmere Durable Holdings, Inc. 07/31/08 10.000 1,116,563
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1,750 Winsloew Furniture, Inc., Series B 08/15/07 12.750 1,365,000
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9,732,812
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Containers & Packaging - 6.03%
1,000 Anchor Glass Container Corp. 02/15/13 11.000 1,150,000
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1,000 Berry Plastics Corp. ** 07/15/12 10.750 1,138,750
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3,000 Crown Euro Holdings SA 03/01/13 10.875 3,465,000
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4,200 Four M Corp., Series B 06/01/06 12.000 3,864,000
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1,000 Pliant Corp. 09/01/09 11.125 1,040,000
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2,000 Tekni-Plex, Inc. 06/15/10 12.750 2,132,500
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12,790,250
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Electric Utilities - 1.07%
2,250 Reliant Resources, Inc. ** 07/15/10 9.250 2,272,500
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Energy - 0.00%
11,488 Orion Refining Corp. #(b)(c)** 11/15/04 10.000(d) 1,149
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Environmental Services - 2.29%
4,500 Allied Waste North America, Inc., Series B 08/01/09 10.000 4,860,000
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Finance - Other - 0.00%
5,550 Superior National Capital Trust #(b)(c) 12/01/17 10.750(d) 0
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Food Processors/Beverage/Bottling - 5.42%
3,750 B & G Foods, Inc., Series D 08/01/07 9.625 3,862,500
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2,500 Land O Lakes, Inc. 11/15/11 8.750 2,300,000
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4,000 Luigino's, Inc. 02/01/06 10.000 4,100,000
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1,400 National Wine & Spirits, Inc. 01/15/09 10.125 1,246,000
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11,508,500
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Gaming - 9.22%
1,500 Ameristar Casinos, Inc. 02/15/09 10.750 1,717,500
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2,000 Herbst Gaming, Inc., Series B 09/01/08 10.750 2,240,000
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2,000 Inn Of The Mountain Gods ** 11/15/10 12.000 2,120,000
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2,525 Jacobs Entertainment Co. 02/01/09 11.875 2,771,187
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2,150 Majestic Star Casino LLC ** 10/15/10 9.500 2,176,875
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1,590 Penn National Gaming, Inc., Series B 03/01/08 11.125 1,788,750
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2,000 Venetian Casino Resort LLC 06/15/10 11.000 2,315,000
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2,000 Wheeling Island Gaming, Inc. 12/15/09 10.125 2,100,000
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2,000 Wynn Las Vegas LLC 11/01/10 12.000 2,330,000
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19,559,312
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Healthcare Facilities/Supplies - 1.09%
2,250 Extendicare Health Services, Inc. 12/15/07 9.350 2,323,125
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS - NOVEMBER 30, 2003 (UNAUDITED)
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT MATURITY INTEREST
(000) DATES RATES VALUE
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Corporate Bonds - (continued)
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Industrial - Other - 1.83%
$ 2,200 Better Minerals & Aggregates Co. 09/15/09 13.000% $1,353,000
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2,500 Blount, Inc. 08/01/09 13.000 2,537,500
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3,890,500
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Leisure - 1.80%
1,750 Bally Total Fitness Holding Corp. ** 07/15/11 10.500 1,745,625
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1,000 Imax Corp. ** 12/01/10 9.625 1,035,000
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1,000 Six Flags, Inc. 06/15/07 9.750 1,035,000
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3,815,625
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Lodging - 1.74%
1,250 Felcore Lodging LP 09/15/08 10.000(d) 1,334,375
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2,250 Meristar Hospitality Corp. 01/15/11 9.125 2,356,875
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3,691,250
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Marine - 0.57%
675 Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. 08/01/08 10.625 740,813
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750 Trico Marine Services, Inc. 05/15/12 8.875 461,250
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1,202,063
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Medical Products - 1.22%
1,000 Alliance Imaging 04/15/11 10.375 1,037,500
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1,500 Universal Hospital Services ** 11/01/11 10.125 1,552,500
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2,590,000
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Medical Providers - 1.82%
1,500 Prime Medical Services, Inc. 04/01/08 8.750 1,440,000
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2,235 Team Health, Inc., Series B 03/15/09 12.000 2,419,388
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3,859,388
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Metals - 1.17%
1,400 AK Steel Corp. 06/15/12 7.750 945,000
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1,450 FastenTech, Inc. ** 05/01/11 11.500 1,544,250
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2,489,250
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Miscellaneous - 1.11%
2,250 Telex Communications, Inc. ** 10/15/08 11.500 2,348,437
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oil Equipment - 1.00%
1,973 Key Energy Services, Inc., Series B 01/15/09 14.000 2,130,840
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oil & Gas - 1.81%
2,675 Belden & Blake Corp., Series B 06/15/07 9.875 2,527,875
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,250 Parker Drilling Co., Series B 11/15/09 10.125 1,306,250
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3,834,125
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oil Refining - 2.98%
3,500 Giant Industries, Inc. 05/15/12 11.000 3,727,500
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,500 Tesoro Petroleum Corp., Series B 11/01/08 9.625 2,606,250
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6,333,750
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS - NOVEMBER 30, 2003 (UNAUDITED)
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT MATURITY INTEREST
(000) DATES RATES VALUE
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Corporate Bonds - (continued)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Paper & Forest Products - 6.31%
$ 3,150 Ainsworth Lumber Ltd. 07/15/07 12.500% $3,654,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
875 Ainsworth Lumber Ltd. 07/15/07 13.875 1,006,250
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,050 Bear Island Paper Co. LLC, Series B 12/01/07 10.000 1,773,250
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,250 Georgia-Pacific Corp. 02/01/13 9.375 1,434,375
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,500 Georgia-Pacific Corp. 12/01/11 9.500 1,710,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,650 Potlatch Corp. 07/15/11 10.000 1,831,500
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,000 Tembec Industries, Inc. 06/30/09 8.625 1,985,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
13,394,375
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Publishing - 8.67%
1,750 Advanstar Communications, Inc. ** 08/15/10 10.750 1,850,625
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,000 American Color Graphics ** 06/15/10 10.000 1,015,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,000 Hollinger, Inc. ** 03/01/11 11.875 2,190,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,900 Mail-Well I Corp., Series B 12/15/08 8.750 1,881,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6,000 Premier Graphics, Inc. #(b)(c) 12/01/05 11.500 0
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,250 Sheridan Acquisition Corp. ** 08/15/11 10.250 2,373,750
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,500 TransWestern Publishing Co., Series F 11/15/07 9.625 2,581,250
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,250 Vertis, Inc. 06/15/09 10.875 2,306,250
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,250 Von Hoffman Corp. 03/15/09 10.250 1,315,625
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3,000 WRC Media, Inc. 11/15/09 12.750 2,895,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18,408,500
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Restaurants - 2.74%
4,002 American Restaurant Group, Inc., Series D 11/01/06 11.500 2,321,160
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,000 Buffets, Inc. 07/15/10 11.250 2,147,500
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,735 Sbarro, Inc. 09/15/09 11.000 1,344,625
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5,813,285
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Retail - 2.03%
1,500 Mothers Work, Inc. 08/01/10 11.250 1,665,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,250 PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. 11/01/11 10.750 2,655,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4,320,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Satellite - 1.67%
1,500 EchoStar DBS Corp. 10/01/07 10.375 1,642,500
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,700 XM Satellite Radio, Inc. 06/15/10 12.000 1,895,500
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3,538,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Semiconductor Equipment & Products - 0.55%
975 AMI Semiconductor, Inc. 02/01/13 10.750 1,160,250
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS - NOVEMBER 30, 2003 (UNAUDITED)
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT MATURITY INTEREST
(000) DATES RATES VALUE
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Corporate Bonds - (concluded)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Service - 3.84%
$ 3,250 Alderwoods Group, Inc. 01/02/09 12.250% $ 3,640,000
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6,995 American Eco Corp., Series B #(b) 05/15/08 9.625 699
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,600 Interep National Radio Sales, Inc., Series B 07/01/08 10.000 1,422,000
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,000 Monitronics International, Inc. ** 09/01/10 11.750 2,045,000
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,000 NationsRent, Inc. ** 10/15/10 9.500 1,045,000
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8,152,699
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Technology - 3.17%
2,000 ChipPAC International Co. Ltd., Series B 08/01/09 12.750 2,220,000
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,000 IPC Acquisition Corp. 12/15/09 11.500 2,180,000
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,000 Sanmina-SCI Corp. 01/15/10 10.375 2,330,000
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6,730,000
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Telecommunications - 1.06%
1,905 Qwest Services Corp. ** 12/15/10 13.500 2,240,756
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Utility - Electricity, Gas & Other - 2.92%
2,000 AES Corp. ** 05/15/15 9.000 2,177,500
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
241 AES Corp. 06/01/09 9.500 258,774
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,275 Calpine Canada Energy Finance 05/01/08 8.500 1,683,500
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,250 Calpine Corp. ** 07/15/13 8.750 2,075,625
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6,195,399
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wireless Telecommunications - 11.32%
1,750 ACC Escrow Corp. ** 08/01/11 10.000 1,916,250
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3,087 Alamosa Delaware, Inc. 07/31/10 11.000 3,195,045
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,000 Centennial Communications Corp. 06/15/13 10.125 1,055,000
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,500 Centennial Communications Corp. 12/15/08 10.750 1,537,500
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,175 Crown Castle International Corp. 08/01/11 9.375 1,292,500
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,600 Crown Castle International Corp. 08/01/11 10.750 1,792,000
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,000 Dobson Communications Corp. 07/01/10 10.875 2,200,000
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
890 Nextel Communications, Inc. 02/01/11 9.500 1,016,825
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,500 Nextel Partners, Inc. 03/15/10 11.000 2,750,000
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,000 Nextel Partners, Inc. 11/15/09 12.500 1,155,000
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,500 PTC International Finance II SA 12/01/09 11.250 2,737,500
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,250 SBA Communications Corp. 02/01/09 10.250 1,146,875
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,250 Triton PCS, Inc. 02/01/11 9.375 2,238,750
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
24,033,245
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Corporate Bonds (cost-$313,875,933) 283,641,402
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MANAGED HIGH YIELD PLUS FUND INC.
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS - NOVEMBER 30, 2003 (UNAUDITED)
NUMBER OF
SHARES VALUE
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Common Stocks (a) - 0.72%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) - 0.01%
3,100 XO Communications, Inc. $15,407
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.08%
172,051 RCN Corp. 175,492
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
48,600 Viatel, Inc. #(c) 0
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
175,492
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Energy - 0.00%
1,253 Orion Refining Corp. #(c) 0
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.28%
23,745 Metal Management, Inc. 590,063
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Miscellaneous - 0.00%
5,456 NCI Holdings, Inc. 1,364
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Restaurants - 0.00%
129 American Restaurant Group, Inc. #(c) 0
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Service - 0.00%
98,094 PNV, Inc. # 30
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Specialty Retail - 0.00%
44,600 Samuels Jewelers, Inc. #(c) 401
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Transportation Services - 0.35%
56,020 Laidlaw International, Inc. 745,066
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Common Stocks (cost-$12,534,212) 1,527,823
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Preferred Stocks - 2.25%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cable - 1.55%
20,000 Adelphia Communications Corp., Series B (a) 280,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
28,250 CSC Holdings, Inc., Series M 3,001,563
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3,281,563
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Satellite - 0.00%
3,049 ICG Holdings, Inc. #(a)(c) 0
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Technology - 0.00%
6,500 Inter Act Electronic Marketing, Inc. #(c) 0
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wireless Telecommunications - 0.70%
4,750 Alamosa Holdings, Inc., Series B 1,496,250
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Preferred Stocks (cost-$9,810,670) 4,777,813
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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MANAGED HIGH YIELD PLUS FUND INC.
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS - NOVEMBER 30, 2003 (UNAUDITED)
NUMBER OF
WARRANTS VALUE
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Warrants (a) - 0.14%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Automotive Parts - 0.00%
3,945 Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc., expires 06/03/06 $ 6,509
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Broadband - 0.00%
4,750 GT Group Telecom, Inc., expires 02/01/10 #** 1,187
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4,950 Pathnet, Inc., expires 04/15/08 #**(c) 0
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,187
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Building Products - 0.00%
2,500 Dayton Superior Corp., expires 06/15/09 #** 25
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cable - 0.00%
3,000 UIH Australia Pacific, Inc., expires 05/15/06 #**(c) 0
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) - 0.01%
3,000 Knology Holdings, Inc., expires 10/22/07 #**(c) 0
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
15,503 XO Communications, Inc., expires 01/16/10 19,828
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
19,828
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Consumer Products - 0.00%
3,250 Winsloew Furniture, Inc., expires 08/15/07 #** 33
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Financial Services - 0.00%
750 Arcadia Financial Ltd., expires 03/15/07 #(c) 8
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oil Equipment - 0.13%
4,500 Key Energy Services, Inc., expires 01/15/09 ** 279,000
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Restaurants - 0.00%
11 American Restaurant Group, Inc., Series B, expires 12/15/03 #(c) 0
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Technology - 0.00%
6,500 Inter Act Electronic Marketing, Inc., expires 12/15/09 #(c) 0
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Utility - Electricity, Gas & Other - 0.00%
800 Electronic Retailing Systems International, Inc., expires 02/01/04 #**(c) 8
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.00%
3,000 Leap Wireless International, Inc., expires 04/15/10 #**(c) 0
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Warrants (cost-$506,690) 306,598
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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MANAGED HIGH YIELD PLUS FUND INC.
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS - NOVEMBER 30, 2003 (UNAUDITED)
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT MATURITY INTEREST
(000) DATE RATE VALUE
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Repurchase Agreement - 0.98%
$ 2,070 Repurchase Agreement dated 11/28/03 with State
Street Bank & Trust Co., collateralized by
$1,574,389 U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.625% to
4.875% due 03/31/04 to 08/15/12 and
$390,990 U.S. Treasury Bonds, 6.125% to
7.250% due 08/15/22 to 11/15/27
(value--$2,111,661); proceeds: $2,070,160
(cost--$2,070,000) 12/01/03 0.930% $2,070,000
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Total Investments (cost-$338,797,505)--137.74% 292,323,636
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Liabilities in excess of other assets--(37.74)% (80,092,353)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Assets--100.00% $212,231,283
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# Illiquid securities representing less than 0.005% of net assets.
** Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of
1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from
registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers.
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Bond interest in default.
(c) Security is being fair valued by a valuation committee under the direction
of the board of directors.
(d) Denotes a step-up bond or zero coupon bond that converts to the noted fixed
rate at a designated future date.
See accompanying notes to financial statements
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MANAGED HIGH YIELD PLUS FUND INC.
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NOVEMBER 30, 2003 (UNAUDITED)
Assets:
Investments in securities, at value (cost-$338,797,505) $292,323,636
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash 468,867
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interest receivable 8,377,081
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other assets 4,650
==========================================================================
TOTAL ASSETS 301,174,234
==========================================================================
Liabilities:
Bank loan payable 86,750,000
Payable for investments purchased 1,817,500
Payable to investment manager and administrator 170,383
Payable for interest on bank loan 111,771
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 93,297
==========================================================================
TOTAL LIABILITIES 88,942,951
==========================================================================
Net Assets:
Capital stock - $0.001 par value; 200,000,000 shares
authorized; 42,174,344 shares issued and outstanding 588,262,946
Undistributed net investment income 1,475,091
Accumulated net realized loss from investment activities (331,032,885)
Net unrealized depreciation of investments (46,473,869)
==========================================================================
NET ASSETS $212,231,283
==========================================================================
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE $5.03
==========================================================================
See accompanying notes to financial statements
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MANAGED HIGH YIELD PLUS FUND INC.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the
Six Months Ended
November 30, 2003
(unaudited)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Investment income:
Interest $15,671,031
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Expenses:
Investment management and administration fees 1,013,772
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interest expense, loan commitment and other fees 705,241
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Custody and accounting fees 62,073
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reports and notices to shareholders 46,317
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Professional fees 40,625
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Transfer agency fees 3,310
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Directors' fees 1,454
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other expenses 44,928
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,917,720
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income 13,753,311
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) from investment
activities:
Net realized loss from investment activities (5,151,044)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of
investments 15,301,419
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized and unrealized gain from investment activities 10,150,375
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $23,903,686
==================================================================================
See accompanying notes to financial statements
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MANAGED HIGH YIELD PLUS FUND INC.
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the
Six Months Ended For the Year
November 30, 2003 Ended
(unaudited) May 31, 2003
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From operations:
Net investment income $13,753,311 $27,229,548
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized losses from investment activities (5,151,044) (68,472,739)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of
investments 15,301,419 59,940,635
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations 23,903,686 18,697,444
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dividends to shareholders from:
Net investment income (12,278,220) (27,230,240)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Capital stock transactions:
Proceeds from shares issued for dividends reinvested 2,376,725 5,918,281
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets 14,002,191 (2,614,515)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net assets:
Beginning of period 198,229,092 200,843,607
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
End of period (including undistributed net investment
income of $1,475,091 and $0, respectively) $212,231,283 $198,229,092
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
See accompanying notes to financial statements
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MANAGED HIGH YIELD PLUS FUND INC.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the
Six Months Ended
November 30, 2003
(unaudited)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash flows provided from (used for) operating
activities:
Interest and dividends received $16,022,976
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating expenses paid (1,219,126)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interest paid (719,154)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Purchase of short-term portfolio investments, net (128,000)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Purchase of long-term portfolio investments (89,096,704)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sale of long-term portfolio investments 75,486,576
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash provided from operating activities 346,568
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash flows used for financing activities:
Dividends paid to shareholders (9,901,495)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Increase in bank loan payable 9,000,000
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash used for financing activities (901,495)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net decrease in cash (554,927)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash at beginning of period 1,023,794
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash at end of period $468,867
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reconciliation of net increase in net assets
resulting from operations to net cash
provided from operating activities:
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $23,903,686
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Increase in investments, at value (22,891,651)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Decrease in receivable for investments sold 937,909
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Increase in interest receivable (330,343)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Decrease in other assets 34,177
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Decrease in payable for investments purchased (1,252,473)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Increase in payable to investment manager and administrator 5,793
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Decrease in payable for interest on bank loan (6,336)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities (54,194)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash provided from operating activities $346,568
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
See accompanying notes to financial statements
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20
MANAGED HIGH YIELD PLUS FUND INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Managed High Yield Plus Fund Inc. (the "Fund") was incorporated in Maryland on
April 24, 1998, and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission
under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a closed-end
diversified management investment company. The Fund's primary investment
objective is to seek high income. Its secondary objective is to seek capital
appreciation.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States requires the Fund's management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The
following is a summary of significant accounting policies:
VALUATION OF INVESTMENTS--The Fund calculates its net asset value based on the
current market value, where available, for its portfolio securities. The Fund
normally obtains market values for its securities from independent pricing
sources and broker-dealers. Independent pricing sources may use reported last
sale prices, current market quotations or valuations from computerized "matrix"
systems that derive values based on comparable securities. A matrix system
incorporates parameters such as security quality, maturity and coupon, and/or
research and evaluations by its staff, including review of broker-dealer market
price quotations, if available, in determining the valuation of the portfolio
securities. Securities traded in the over-the-counter ("OTC") market and listed
on The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("Nasdaq") normally are valued at NASDAQ
Official Closing Price. Other OTC securities are valued at the last bid price
available on the valuation date prior to valuation. Securities which are listed
on U.S. and foreign stock exchanges normally are valued at the last sale price
on the day the securities are valued or, lacking any sales on such day, at the
last available bid price. In cases where securities are traded on more than one
exchange, the securities are valued on the exchange designated as the primary
market by UBS Global Asset Management (US) Inc. ("UBS Global AM"), the Fund's
investment manager and administrator. UBS Global AM is an indirect wholly owned
asset management subsidiary of UBS AG, an international diversified organization
with headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland and operations in many areas of the
financial services industry. If a market value is not available from an
independent pricing source for a particular security, that security is valued at
fair value as determined in good faith by a management committee under the
direction of the Fund's board of directors (the "Board"). The amortized cost
method of valuation, which approximates market value, generally is used to value
short-term debt instruments with sixty days or less remaining to maturity,
unless the Fund's Board determines that this does not represent fair value. All
investments quoted in foreign
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21
MANAGED HIGH YIELD PLUS FUND INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
currencies will be valued daily in U.S. dollars on the basis of the foreign
currency exchange rates prevailing at the time such valuation is determined by
the Fund's custodian.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS--The Fund may purchase securities or other obligations
from a bank or securities dealer (or its affiliate), subject to the seller's
agreement to repurchase them at an agreed upon date (or upon demand) and price.
The Fund maintains custody of the underlying obligations prior to their
repurchase, either through its regular custodian or through a special
"tri-party" custodian or sub-custodian that maintains a separate account for
both the Fund and its counterparty. The underlying collateral is valued daily on
a mark-to-market basis to ensure that the value, including accrued interest, is
at least equal to the repurchase price. In the event of default of the
obligation to repurchase, the Fund generally has the right to liquidate the
collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. Repurchase
agreements involving obligations other than U.S. government securities (such as
commercial paper, corporate bonds and mortgage loans) may be subject to special
risks and may not have the benefit of certain protections in the event of
counterparty insolvency. If the seller (or seller's guarantor, if any) becomes
insolvent, the Fund may suffer delays, costs and possible losses in connection
with the disposition or retention of the collateral. Under certain
circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the
agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to
legal proceedings. The Fund may participate in joint repurchase agreement
transactions with other funds managed, advised or sub-advised by UBS Global AM.
INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME--Investment transactions are
recorded on the trade date. Realized gains and losses from investment
transactions are calculated using the identified cost method. Interest income is
recorded on an accrual basis. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized
as adjustments to interest income and the identified cost of investments.
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS--Dividends and distributions to shareholders are
recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount of dividends from net investment
income and distributions from net realized capital gains is determined in
accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. These "book/tax"
differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature. To the
extent these differences are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified
within the capital accounts based on their federal tax-basis treatment;
temporary differences do not require reclassification.
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22
MANAGED HIGH YIELD PLUS FUND INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
BORROWINGS
The Fund has a $150 million committed credit facility (the "Facility"). Under
the terms of the Facility, the Fund borrows at the London Interbank Overnight
Rate ("LIBOR") plus facility and administrative fees. In addition, the Fund pays
a liquidity fee on the entire amount of the Facility. The Fund may borrow up to
33 1/3% of its total assets up to the committed amount. In accordance with the
terms of the Facility, the Fund has pledged assets in the amount of $254,117,800
on November 30, 2003 as collateral for the bank loan.
For the six months ended November 30, 2003, the Fund borrowed a daily average
balance of $82,711,749 at a weighted average borrowing cost of approximately
1.68%.
CONCENTRATION OF RISK
The ability of the issuers of the debt securities held by the Fund to meet their
obligations may be affected by economic developments, including those particular
to a specific industry, country or region. In addition, the Fund's use of
leverage creates greater volatility in the Fund's net asset value and market
price of its shares.
INVESTMENT MANAGER AND ADMINISTRATOR, SUB-ADVISOR
The Board has approved an investment management and administration contract
("Management Contract") with UBS Global AM, under which UBS Global AM serves as
investment manager and administrator of the Fund. In accordance with the
Management Contract, the Fund pays UBS Global AM an investment management and
administration fee, which is accrued weekly and paid monthly, at the annual rate
of 0.70% of the Fund's average weekly total assets minus liabilities other than
the aggregate indebtedness constituting leverage.
UBS Global AM has entered into a sub-advisory contract ("Sub-Advisory Contract")
with UBS Global Asset Management (New York) Inc. pursuant to which UBS Global
Asset Management (New York) Inc. serves as investment sub-advisor for the Fund.
Under the Sub-Advisory Contract, UBS Global AM (not the Fund) is obligated to
pay UBS Global Asset Management (New York) Inc. a fee, computed weekly and paid
monthly, at the annual rate of 0.2375% of the Fund's average weekly total assets
minus liabilities other than the aggregate indebtedness constituting leverage.
Effective December 31, 2003, UBS Global Asset Management (New York) Inc. no
longer serves as the Fund's sub-advisor.
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23
MANAGED HIGH YIELD PLUS FUND INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
CAPITAL STOCK
There are 200,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value capital stock authorized and
42,174,344 shares outstanding at November 30, 2003. Transactions in shares of
common stock were as follows:
SHARES AMOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2003:
Shares issued through Dividend Reinvestment Plan 485,276 $2,376,725
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2003:
Shares issued through Dividend Reinvestment Plan 1,333,068 $5,918,281
================================================================================
FEDERAL TAX STATUS
The components of net unrealized depreciation of investments at November 30,
2003 were as follows:
Gross appreciation (from investments having an
excess of value over cost) $ 21,502,619
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gross depreciation (from investments having an
excess of cost over value) (67,976,488)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net unrealized depreciation of investments $(46,473,869)
================================================================================
For the six months ended November 30, 2003, aggregate purchases and sales of
portfolio securities, excluding short-term securities, were $87,315,409 and
$74,545,021, respectively.
The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its taxable income and to
comply with the other requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to
regulated investment companies. Accordingly, no provision for federal income
taxes is required.
The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the fiscal year
ended May 31, 2003 was ordinary income.
The tax character of distributions paid and the components of accumulated
earnings (deficit) on a tax basis for the current fiscal year will be calculated
after the Fund's fiscal year ending May 31, 2004.
At May 31, 2003, the Fund had a net capital loss carryforward of $303,756,768.
This loss carryforward is available as a reduction, to the extent provided in
the regulations, of future net realized capital gains, and will expire as
follows: $531,918 in 2004; $1,037,133 in 2005; $13,100,516 in 2007; $50,099,935
in 2008; $71,221,921 in 2009; $71,854,329 in 2010; and $95,911,016 in 2011. The
capital loss carryforward includes $17,067,955 of capital losses from the
acquisition of Managed High Yield Fund Inc. on June 2, 2000. These losses may be
subject to annual
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MANAGED HIGH YIELD PLUS FUND INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
limitations pursuant to section 382(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. To the
extent that such losses are used to offset future net realized capital gains, it
is probable these gains will not be distributed. Also, in accordance with U.S.
Treasury regulations, the Fund has elected to defer $21,871,615 of net realized
capital losses arising after October 31, 2002. Such losses are treated for tax
purposes as arising on June 1, 2003.
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MANAGED HIGH YIELD PLUS FUND INC.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share of common stock outstanding throughout each period is
presented below:
FOR THE
PERIOD
FOR THE SIX JUNE 26,
MONTHS ENDED 1998+
NOVEMBER 30, FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, THROUGH
2003 ----------------------------------------------------- MAY 31,
(UNAUDITED) 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
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NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF
PERIOD $4.75 $4.98 $6.99 $9.73 $12.35 $15.00
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Net investment income 0.32 0.66 0.96 1.07 1.48 1.42
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Net realized and unrealized
gains (losses) from
investment activities 0.25 (0.23) (1.99) (2.58) (2.60) (2.83)
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Net increase (decrease) from
investment operations 0.57 0.43 (1.03) (1.51) (1.12) (1.41)
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Dividends from net investment
income (0.29) (0.66) (0.98) (1.23) (1.50) (1.24)
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NET ASSET VALUE, END OF
PERIOD $5.03 $4.75 $4.98 $6.99 $9.73 $12.35
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MARKET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $5.33 $5.04 $5.64 $7.65 $9.44 $12.31
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TOTAL INVESTMENT RETURN(1) 12.17% 3.85% (13.22)% (5.55)% (12.14)% (9.37)%
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RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period (000's) $212,231 $198,229 $200,844 $270,823 $310,015 $388,929
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Expenses to average net assets,
including interest expense 1.85%* 2.20% 2.58% 3.11% 3.59% 3.02%*
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Expenses to average net assets,
excluding interest expense 1.17%* 1.23% 1.18% 1.07% 1.17% 1.15%*
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Net investment income to
average net assets 13.29%* 15.03% 17.22% 13.00% 12.74% 11.82%*
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Portfolio turnover rate 27% 37% 40% 54% 66% 52%
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Asset coverage ++ $3,446 $3,550 $3,131 $3,736 $3,844 $3,682
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+ Commencement of operations.
++ Per $1,000 of bank loans outstanding.
* Annualized.
(1) Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of common stock
at the current market price on the first day of each period reported and a
sale at the current market price on the last day of each period reported,
and assuming reinvestment of dividends at prices obtained under the Fund's
Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Total investment return does not reflect
brokerage commissions and has not been annualized for periods of less than
one year. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder
would pay on Fund distributions.
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MANAGED HIGH YIELD PLUS FUND INC.
GENERAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
THE FUND
Managed High Yield Plus Fund Inc. (the "Fund") is a diversified, closed-end
management investment company whose shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange
("NYSE"). The Fund's primary investment objective is to seek high income. Its
secondary objective is to seek capital appreciation. The Fund's investment
manager and administrator is UBS Global Asset Management (US) Inc. ("UBS Global
AM"), an indirect wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of UBS AG, which had
over $58.5 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2003.
An annual meeting of shareholders of the Fund was held on September 18, 2003.
At the meeting, Margo N. Alexander, Brian M. Storms, Richard Q. Armstrong,
David J. Beaubien, Richard R. Burt, Meyer Feldberg, Frederic V. Malek*, Carl W.
Schafer and William D. White were elected to serve as directors until the next
annual meeting of shareholders or until his or her successor is elected and
qualified or until he or she resigns or is otherwise removed. The shares were
voted as indicated below:
SHARES
SHARES VOTED WITHHOLD
TO VOTE FOR OR AGAINST THE ELECTION OF: FOR AUTHORITY
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Margo N. Alexander 38,123,989.5393 880,753.9534
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Richard Q. Armstrong 38,170,081.5393 834,661.9534
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David J. Beaubien 38,181,945.5393 822,797.9534
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Richard R. Burt 38,168,367.5393 835,375.9534
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Meyer Feldberg 38,155,468.5393 849,274.9534
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Frederic V. Malek 38,163,680.5393 841,062.9534
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Carl W. Schafer 38,168,280.5393 836,462.9534
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Brian M. Storms 38,150,591.5393 854,151.9534
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William D. White 38,169,157.5393 835,585.9534
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PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
You may obtain a description of the Fund's proxy voting policies and procedures,
without charge, upon request by contacting the Fund directly at 1-800-647-1568,
online on the Fund's Web site www.ubs.com/ubsglobalam-proxy, or on the EDGAR
Database on the SEC's Web site (http://www.sec.gov).
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* Frederic V. Malek resigned as a director effective November 5, 2003.
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MANAGED HIGH YIELD PLUS FUND INC.
GENERAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
The Fund's NYSE trading symbol is "HYF." Comparative net asset value and market
price information about the Fund is published weekly in The Wall Street Journal,
The New York Times and Barron's, as well as in numerous other publications.
DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN
The Fund's Board has established a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the "Plan") under
which all shareholders whose shares are registered in their own names, or in the
name of UBS Financial Services Inc., or its nominee, will have all dividends and
other distributions on their shares automatically reinvested in additional
shares, unless such shareholders elect to receive cash. Shareholders who elect
to hold their shares in the name of another broker or nominee should contact
such broker or nominee to determine whether, or how, they may participate in the
Plan. The ability of such shareholders to participate in the Plan may change if
their shares are transferred into the name of another broker or nominee.
A shareholder may elect not to participate in the Plan or may terminate
participation in the Plan at any time without penalty, and shareholders who have
previously terminated participation in the Plan may rejoin it at any time.
Changes in elections must be made in writing to the Fund's transfer agent and
should include the shareholder's name and address as they appear on that share
certificate or in the transfer agent's records. An election to terminate
participation in the Plan, until such election is changed, will be deemed an
election by a shareholder to take all subsequent distributions in cash. An
election will be effective only for distributions declared and having a record
date at least ten days after the date on which the election is received.
The transfer agent will serve as agent for the shareholders in administering the
Plan. After the Fund declares a dividend or determines to make any other
distribution, the transfer agent, as agent for the participants, receives the
cash payment. Whenever the Fund declares an income dividend or a capital gain
distribution (collectively referred to in this section as "dividends") payable
either in shares or in cash, non-participants in the Plan will receive cash and
participants in the Plan will receive the equivalent in shares. The transfer
agent will acquire shares for the participants' accounts, depending upon the
circumstances described below, either (i) through receipt of unissued but
authorized shares from the Fund ("newly issued shares") or (ii) by purchase of
outstanding shares on the open market, on the NYSE or elsewhere ("open-market
purchases"). If, on the dividend payment date, the net asset value per share is
equal to or less than the market price per share, plus estimated brokerage
commissions (such condition being referred to herein as "market premium"), the
transfer agent will invest the dividend amount in newly issued shares
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MANAGED HIGH YIELD PLUS FUND INC.
GENERAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
on behalf of the participants. The number of newly issued shares to be credited
to each participant's account will be determined by dividing the dollar amount
of the dividend by the net asset value per share (but in no event less than 95%
of the then current market price per share) on the date the shares were issued.
If, on the dividend payment date, the net asset value per share is greater than
the market value per share, plus estimated brokerage commissions (such condition
being referred to herein as "market discount"), the transfer agent will invest
the dividend amount in shares acquired on behalf of the participants in
open-market purchases. The number of outstanding shares purchased with each
distribution for a particular shareholder equals the result obtained by dividing
the amount of the distribution payable to that shareholder by the average price
per share (including applicable brokerage commissions) that the transfer agent
was able to obtain in the open market.
In the event of a market discount on the dividend payment date, the transfer
agent will have until the last business day before the next date on which the
shares trade on an "ex-dividend" basis, but in no event more than 30 days after
the dividend payment date (the "last purchase date"), to invest the dividend
amount in shares acquired in open-market purchases. It is contemplated that the
Fund will pay monthly income dividends. Therefore, the period during which
open-market purchases can be made will exist only from the payment date of the
dividend through the date before the next "ex-dividend" date, which typically
will be approximately ten business days. If, before the transfer agent has
completed its open-market purchases, the market price of a share, plus estimated
brokerage commissions, exceeds the net asset value per share, the average per
share purchase price paid by the transfer agent may exceed the Fund's net asset
value per share, resulting in the acquisition of fewer shares than if the
dividend had been paid in newly issued shares on the dividend payment date.
Because of the foregoing difficulty with respect to open-market purchases, the
Plan provides that, if the transfer agent is unable to invest the full dividend
amount in open-market purchases during the purchase period or if the market
discount shifts to a market premium during the purchase period, the transfer
agent will cease making open-market purchases and will invest the uninvested
portion of the dividend amount in newly issued shares at the close of business
on the earlier of the last purchase date or the first day during the purchase
period on which the net asset value per share equals or is less than the market
price per share, plus estimated brokerage commissions. The transfer agent will
maintain all shareholder accounts in the Plan and will furnish written
confirmations of all transactions in the accounts, including information needed
by shareholders for personal and tax records. Shares in the account of each Plan
participant will be held by the transfer agent in non-certificated form in the
name of the participant, and each shareholder's proxy will include those shares
purchased pursuant to the Plan. There will be no charge to participants for
reinvesting dividends. However, each
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MANAGED HIGH YIELD PLUS FUND INC.
GENERAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
participant will pay a pro rata share of brokerage commissions incurred with
respect to the transfer agent's open market purchases of shares in connection
with the reinvestment of dividends. The automatic reinvestment of dividends in
shares does not relieve participants of any income tax that may be payable on
such dividends.
Shareholders who participate in the Plan may receive benefits not available to
shareholders who do not participate in the Plan. If the market price (plus
commissions) of the shares is above their net asset value, participants in the
Plan will receive shares at less than they could otherwise purchase them and
will have shares with a cash value greater than the value of any cash dividends
they would have received on their shares. If the market price plus commissions
is below the net asset value, participants will receive dividends in shares with
a net asset value greater than the value of any cash dividends they would have
received on their shares. However, there may be insufficient shares available in
the market to distribute dividends in shares at prices below the net asset
value. Also, since the Fund does not redeem its shares, the price on resale may
be more or less than the net asset value.
Experience under the Plan may indicate that changes are desirable. Accordingly,
the Fund reserves the right to amend or terminate the Plan with respect to any
dividend or other distribution if notice of the change is sent to Plan
participants at least 30 days before the record date for such distribution. The
Plan also may be amended or terminated by the transfer agent by at least 30 days
written notice to all Plan participants. Additional information regarding the
Plan may be obtained from, and all correspondence concerning the Plan should be
directed to, the transfer agent at PFPC Inc., P.O. Box 8030, Boston,
Massachusetts 02266-8030. For further information regarding the Plan, you may
also contact the transfer agent directly at 1-800-331-1710.
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Directors
Brian M. Storms Richard R. Burt
Chairman
Meyer Feldberg
Margo N. Alexander
Carl W. Schafer
Richard Q. Armstrong
William D. White
David J. Beaubien
Principal Officers
Joseph A. Varnas Paul H. Schubert
President Vice President and Treasurer
Amy R. Doberman W. Douglas Beck
Vice President and Secretary Vice President
Investment Manager and
Administrator
UBS Global Asset Management (US) Inc.
51 West 52nd Street
New York, New York 10019-6114
This report is sent to the shareholders of the Fund for their information. It is
not a prospectus, circular or representation intended for the use in the
purchase or sale of shares of the Fund or of any securities mentioned in this
report.
The financial information included herein is taken from the records of the Fund
without examination by independent auditors who do not express an opinion
thereon.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 23(c) of the Investment
Company Act of 1940 that from time to time the Fund may purchase shares of its
common stock in the open market at market prices.
(C) 2004 UBS Global Asset Management (US) Inc. All rights reserved.
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UBS GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT (US) INC.
51 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019-6114
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
Form N-CSR disclosure requirement not applicable to this filing of a semi-annual
report.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
Form N-CSR disclosure requirement not applicable to this filing of a semi-annual
report.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Form N-CSR disclosure requirement not yet effective with respect to the
registrant.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
Form N-CSR disclosure requirement not yet effective with respect to the
registrant.
ITEM 6. [RESERVED BY SEC FOR FUTURE USE.]
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Form N-CSR disclosure requirement not applicable to this filing of a semi-annual
report.
ITEM 8. PURCHASE OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT
COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Form N-CSR disclosure requirement not yet effective with respect to the
registrant.
ITEM 9. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Form N-CSR disclosure requirement not yet effective with respect to the
registrant.
ITEM 10. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) The registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial
officer have concluded that the registrant's disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company
Act of 1940, as amended) are effective based on their evaluation of
these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the
filing date of this document.
(b) The registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial
officer are aware of no changes in the registrant's internal control
over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most
recent fiscal half-year that has materially affected, or is reasonably
likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over
financial reporting.
ITEM 11. EXHIBITS.
(a) (1) Code of Ethics - Form N-CSR disclosure requirement not applicable
to this filing of a semi-annual report.
(a) (2) Certifications of principal executive officer and principal
financial officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002 is attached hereto as Exhibit EX-99.CERT.
(b) Certifications of principal executive officer and principal financial
officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is
attached hereto as Exhibit EX-99.906CERT.
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.
Managed High Yield Plus Fund Inc.
By: /s/ Joseph A. Varnas
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Joseph A. Varnas
President
Date: February 6, 2004
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/ Joseph A. Varnas
--------------------
Joseph A. Varnas
President
Date: February 6, 2004
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By: /s/ Paul H. Schubert
--------------------
Paul H. Schubert
Treasurer
Date: February 6, 2004
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Exhibit EX-99.CERT
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Joseph A. Varnas, President of Managed High Yield Plus Fund Inc. certify
that:
1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of Managed High Yield Plus Fund
Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of
a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the
statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net
assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include
a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods
presented in this report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the
registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such
disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our
supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the
registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made
known to us by others within those entities, particularly during
the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure
controls and procedures and presented in this report our
conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls
and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing
date of this report based on such evaluation; and
(c) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal
control over financial reporting that occurred during the
registrant's most recent fiscal half-year (the registrant's
second fiscal half-year in the case of an annual report) that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially
affect, the registrant's internal control over financial
reporting; and
5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the
registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of
directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the
design or operation of internal control over financial reporting
which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's
ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial
information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or
other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's
internal control over financial reporting.
By: /s/ Joseph A. Varnas
--------------------
Joseph A. Varnas
President
Date: February 6, 2004
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I, Paul H. Schubert, Treasurer of Managed High Yield Plus Fund Inc., certify
that:
1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of Managed High Yield Plus Fund
Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of
a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the
statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net
assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include
a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods
presented in this report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the
registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such
disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our
supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the
registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made
known to us by others within those entities, particularly during
the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure
controls and procedures and presented in this report our
conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls
and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing
date of this report based on such evaluation; and
(c) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal
control over financial reporting that occurred during the
registrant's most recent fiscal half-year (the registrant's
second fiscal half-year in the case of an annual report) that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially
affect, the registrant's internal control over financial
reporting; and
5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the
registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of
directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the
design or operation of internal control over financial reporting
which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's
ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial
information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or
other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's
internal control over financial reporting.
By: /s/ Paul H. Schubert
--------------------
Paul H. Schubert
Treasurer
Date: February 6, 2004
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Exhibit EX-99.906CERT
Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(Subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States
Code)
In connection with the attached report of Managed High Yield Plus Fund Inc. (the
"Registrant") on Form N-CSR (the "Report"), each of the undersigned officers of
the Registrant does hereby certify that, to the best of such officer's
knowledge:
1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or
15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended;
2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and results of operations
of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in the Report.
Dated: February 6, 2004
----------------
By: /s/ Joseph A. Varnas
--------------------
Joseph A. Varnas
President
Dated: February 6, 2004
----------------
By: /s/ Paul H. Schubert
--------------------
Paul H. Schubert
Treasurer
This certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350 and
is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.