Form N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act File Number: 811-04015
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Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
The Eaton Vance Building, 255 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Alan R. Dynner
The Eaton Vance Building, 255 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109
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(Name and Address of Agent for Services)
(617) 482-8260
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(Registrant's Telephone Number)
October 31
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Date of Fiscal Year End
October 31, 2003
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Date of Reporting Period
ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS
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EATON VANCE
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Managed Investments
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Annual Report October 31, 2003
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EATON VANCE
FLOATING-RATE
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EATON VANCE FUNDS
EATON VANCE MANAGEMENT
BOSTON MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH
EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
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Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund as of October 31, 2003
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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS
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[Photo of Thomas E Faust Jr.]
Thomas E. Faust Jr.
President
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund's Class A shares had a net asset value per share
of $10.15 as of October 31, 2003, and dividends for the period from inception
on May 5, 2003 through October 31, 2003 were $0.157. The distribution rate on
October 31, 2003, was 2.94%(1) and the SEC 30-day yield for Class A shares was
2.95%.(2)
The Fund's Class B shares had a net asset value per share of $9.81 as of
October 31, 2003, and dividends for the year ending as of the same date were
$0.281. The distribution rate on October 31, 2003, was 2.22%(1) and the SEC
30-day yield for Class B shares was 2.19%.(2)
The Fund's Class C shares had a net asset value per share of $9.81 as of
October 31, 2003, and dividends for the year ending as of the same date were
$0.281. The distribution rate on October 31, 2003, was 2.21%(1) and the SEC
30-day yield for Class C shares was 2.19%.(2)
The Fund's Institutional Class shares had a net asset value per share of $9.82
as of October 31, 2003, and dividends for the year ending as of the same date
were $0.378. The distribution rate on October 31, 2003, was 3.21%(1) and the SEC
30-day yield for Institutional shares was 3.19%.(2)
The Fund's Advisers Class shares had a net asset value per share of $9.82 as of
October 31, 2003, and dividends for the year ending as of the same date were
$0.354. The distribution rate on October 31, 2002, was 2.95%(1) and the SEC
30-day yield for Advisers Class shares was 2.94%.(2)
The loan market has rebounded in 2003, reflecting a stronger economy and
improved credit conditions...
The year ended October 31, 2003 brought a strong recovery in the U.S. economy,
a trend that was reflected in improving credit conditions and solid loan market
performance. Loan returns exceeded those of last year, when the Federal Reserve
was in the midst of a series of interest rate cuts. Stronger economic growth,
combined with productivity gains and a greater cost-consciousness, have
contributed to improving credit conditions for many corporate borrowers.
Importantly, the Fund's volatility remained well below that of many other asset
classes. That is especially important for those investors for whom preservation
of capital is a key consideration. Moreover, we believe that an improving
economy should provide better prospects for the loan market and high-yield bond
market in the coming year. Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund will continue to
offer conservative investors a unique way to participate in a stronger economy,
while providing a hedge against rising rates. In the following pages,
co-portfolio managers Scott Page and Payson Swaffield review developments in
the loan market and the Fund during the past year.
Sincerely,
/s/ Thomas E. Faust Jr.
Thomas E. Faust Jr.
President
December 10, 2003
Fund Information
as of October 31, 2003
Performance(3) Institutional Advisers
Class A Class B Class C Class Class
Average Annual Total Returns
(at net asset value)
One year N/A 5.63% 5.63% 6.79% 6.54%
Life of Fund+ 3.09 3.13 3.14 4.22 3.91
SEC Average Annual Total
Returns (including sales
charge or applicable CDSC)
One year N/A 0.63% 4.63% 6.79% 6.54%
Life of Fund+ 0.77 1.76 3.14 4.22 3.91
+ Inception Dates - Class A: 5/5/03; Class B: 2/5/01; Class C: 2/1/01;
Institutional Class: 1/30/01; Advisers Class: 2/7/01
(1) The Fund's distribution rate represents actual distributions paid to
shareholders and is calculated daily by dividing the last distribution per
share (annualized) by the net asset value.
(2) The Fund's SEC yield is calculated by dividing the net investment income
per share for the 30-day period by the offering price at the end of the
period and annualizing the result.
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage
change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. SEC returns
for Class A reflect the maximum 2.25% sales charge. SEC returns for Class B
reflect applicable CDSC based on the following schedule: 5% - 1st and 2nd
years; 4% - 3rd year; 3% - 4th year;2% - 5th year; 1% - 6th year. SEC
1-Year return for Class C reflects a 1% CDSC. Advisers Class and
Institutional shares generally have no sales charge. Class A, Advisers
Class and Institutional Class shares redeemed within 3 months of purchase,
including exchanges, are subject to a 1% redemption fee, which is not
reflected in this return.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth
more or less than their original cost.
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Mutual fund shares are not insured by the FDIC and are not deposits or other
obligations of, or guaranteed by, any depository institution. Shares are
subject to investment risks, including possible loss of principal invested.
Yield will vary.
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Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund as of October 31, 2003
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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION
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[Photo of Scott H. Page]
Scott H. Page
[Photo of Payson F. Swaffield]
Payson F. Swaffield
An interview with Scott H. Page and Payson F. Swaffield, co-portfolio managers
of Floating Rate Portfolio.
Q: SCOTT, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE LOAN MARKET DURING THE PAST YEAR?
A: MR. PAGE: The loan market has benefited from a stronger economy. Long-
beleaguered industrial and technology companies have begun - at last - to
see an increase in orders in response to a renewal of capital spending. In
addition, companies that cut costs and restructured their debt during the
economic slowdown are now beginning to see the benefits of those moves, as
business activity gathers steam. Finally, consumer and investor confidence
has increased, as corporate governance issues are being addressed by
regulators and businesses alike. Together, these trends have contributed to
a better credit climate and a stronger loan market.
While interest rates have remained near cyclical lows, there are signs that
the stronger economy and rising commodity prices could push inflation rates
higher in the coming year. That could prompt action on the part of the
Federal Reserve to push short-term rates higher, a favorable event for the
loan market.
Q: PAYSON, HOW WOULD YOU CHARACTERIZE THE FUND'S PERFORMANCE IN THIS
ENVIRONMENT?
A: MR. SWAFFIELD: The Fund posted a solidly positive total return in the
fiscal year ended October 31, 2003. In a low interest rate environment, the
Fund outperformed most short-term investment vehicles. The Fund
underperformed its benchmark, the CSFB Leveraged Loan Index(1). That
underperformance was the result of a lower exposure to the telecom and
technology areas, which staged a recovery after having performed very
poorly in previous years. While the inclusion of these sectors might
provide a short-term boost, we believe they represent an added risk if the
markets were to meet a reversal. Interestingly, the Fund outperformed the
Index in fiscal year 2002 for the same reason: its underexposure to the
volatile telecom and technology sectors.
It's important to note that the Fund's performance has historically been
significantly less volatile than the Index, due in part to our strict
credit standards. The Fund has generally outperformed during economic
downturns. We believe that reduced volatility is an important consideration
for many investors, given the wide fluctuations within the economy and the
financial markets in recent years. Therefore, the Fund again performed well
within our expectations.
Q: HOW HAVE YOU POSITIONED THE PORTFOLIO IN RECENT MONTHS?
A: MR. PAGE: We continued our efforts at diversification across industry
sectors. The Portfolio had an exposure to the expanding economy - such as
publishing and printing, packaging and auto components - as well as to
non-GDP-sensitive areas - such as health care and foods. The Portfolio
included 296 borrowers across 48 industries, with no sector larger than 6%
of the Portfolio. From a sector standpoint, printing and publishing was the
Portfolio's largest weighting, followed by health care providers, auto
components, food, beverages and tobacco and cable television.
During the period, we maintained our conservative investment criteria,
demanding what we believe to be good collateral and adequate cash flow.
Adhering to strict credit standards has served the Portfolio well in both
strong and weak economic scenarios.
Q: HOW DID THE LOAN MARKET FARE RELATIVE TO HIGH-GRADE BONDS DURING THE PAST
YEAR?
A: MR. SWAFFIELD: The loan market outperformed the high-grade bond market - as
measured by the Lehman Aggregate Bond Index(1) - during the past year,
primarily due to higher market prices for loans causing net asset value
appreciation, which reflected steadily improving credit conditions.
Moreover, such relatively favorable performance came despite no increase in
LIBOR, the London-Interbank Offered Rate, which is the base rate for
floating-rate loans. An increase in LIBOR, which typically moves with the
Federal Funds rate, would generally benefit loans, while hurting bonds.
And, as the economy has strengthened, the prospect of a hike in interest
rates has increased. To date, the Fed has maintained its accommodative
monetary policy, having lowered its benchmark Federal Funds rate to 1.00%
in June. However, with commodity prices rising and spending by consumers
and businesses alike starting to pick up steam, the Fed could well raise
rates the moment it detects an overheating of the economy. Accordingly, we
believe that the risk profile of bonds has increased.
(1) The Lehman Aggregate Bond Index is made up of the Lehman Brothers
Government/Corporate Bond Index, Mortgage-Backed Securities Index and
Asset- Backed Securities Index, including securities that are of
investment-grade quality or better, have at least one year to maturity
and have an outstanding par value of at least $100 million. It is not
possible to invest directly in an index.
Q: HOW DOES THE LOAN MARKET VIEW THE PROSPECT OF HIGHER RATES?
A: MR. PAGE: Floating rate loans are unique in that they reward investors in a
rising rate environment. Loans have reset provisions, which means they can
be adjusted periodically in response to changes in the underlying rate
environment. Generally, loan interest rates are reset every 50-70 days to
reflect movements in LIBOR.
At October 31, 2003, the Portfolio had a days-to-reset average of 57 days.
That gives us the flexibility of being able to adjust fairly rapidly to
changing interest rates. In a rising rate climate, that represents a major
advantage over fixed-rate bonds. While loan returns increase as rates rise,
bond returns tend to decrease.
Q: YOU INDICATED THAT THE PORTFOLIO HAD AN EXPOSURE TO THE GROWING ECONOMY.
COULD YOU EXPAND ON THAT THEME?
A: MR. SWAFFIELD: Yes. Among its largest holdings, the Portfolio had
investments in companies that we believe are likely to be direct
beneficiaries of an economic recovery. Publishing and printing was one such
sector. With an uptrend in the economy, companies typically increase their
advertising budgets. The Portfolio had investments in publishers of
newspapers and trade magazines, which not only held up well during the
recession but have historically enjoyed stronger revenue growth in
improving economies. The Portfolio also had an investment in the publisher
of a "yellow pages" directory, sold by its previous owner, a regional Bell
operating company. These directories are generally considered attractive
for their stable and predictable cash flows, largely due to their
dependence on local and small business advertising.
Another economically-sensitive area was in packaging. As companies ship
more products, there is rising demand for containerboard and other
packaging materials. The Portfolio's largest investment - the product of a
2003 merger between two packaging companies - produces containerboard used
as packaging for diverse products. The merger is expected to produce
economies of scale, significant cost savings and an increased market share
for the combined company.
Q: WHERE DID THE PORTFOLIO INVEST IN NON-GDP-SENSITIVE SECTORS?
A: MR. PAGE: The Portfolio had investments in sectors such as health care and
satellite television, areas where growth is generally less dependent on the
fluctuations in the economy. In the health care sector, the Portfolio had
an investment in an operator of dialysis centers for kidney patients. The
company operates 515 centers, as well as in-patient facilities and
post-operative in- home therapy. The company has benefited from a rising
number of procedures and a higher fee schedule.
In the satellite television area, the Portfolio owned one of the nation's
leading operators of satellite broadcasting services. The company
registered 20% revenue growth in 2003, driven by strong subscriber growth
and an impressive increase in per-subscriber revenues. The company's all
digital programming has been a success with consumers.
Q: WERE THERE ANY SECTORS WHOSE PERFORMANCE IMPEDED THE FUND'S PERFORMANCE?
A: MR. SWAFFIELD: There were no sectors that specifically hurt the Fund's
performance. However, as I indicated previously, the Fund underperformed
its benchmark during the year due to its underweighting in the technology
and telecom sectors. Those sectors declined sharply during last year's
market decline and, not surprisingly, rebounded more dramatically than the
broad market as the economy has recovered in 2003.
Five Largest Sector Weightings(2)
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By total net assets
Publishing & Printing 5.9%
Health Care - Providers 5.5%
Auto Components 4.1%
Food, Beferage & Tobacco 4.0%
Cable Television 3.9%
Portfolio Overview(2)
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Total net assets $2.22 billion
Number of borrowers 296
Industries represented 48
Days-to-interest rate reset 57 days
Average size per borrowing $6.06 million
As % of total net assets 0.27%
Ten Largest Holdings(2) By total net assets
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Graphic Packaging International, Inc. 1.1%
Allied Waste Industries, Inc. 1.0
Dex Media West, LLC 1.0
DirectTV Holdings, LLC 0.9
Rite Aid Corp. 0.9
Qwest Corp. 0.9
SPX Corp. 0.9
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. 0.9
Owens-Illinois, Inc. 0.8
Davita, Inc. (FKA Total Renal Care) 0.8
(1) It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
(2) Five Largest Sector Weightings account for 23.4% of the Portfolio's
investments, determined by dividing the total market value of the holdings
by the total net assets of the Portfolio. Five Largest Sector Weightings,
Portfolio Overview and Ten Largest Holdings are as of 10/31/03 and are
subject to change. Ten Largest Holdings account for 9.2% of the Portfolio's
investments, determined by dividing the total market value of the holdings
by the total net assets of the Portfolio. Holdings are subject to change.
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The views expressed in this report are those of the portfolio managers and are
current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the
cover. These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other
conditions, and Eaton Vance disclaims any responsibility to update such views.
These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment
decisions for an Eaton Vance fund are based on many factors, may not be relied
on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Eaton Vance fund.
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Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund as of October 31, 2003
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PERFORMANCE
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Comparison of Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment in Eaton Vance
Floating-Rate Fund Class B vs. the CSFB Leveraged Loan Index*
February 28, 2001 - October 31, 2003
EATON VANCE FLOATING-RATE FUND- CLASS B
Inception: 2/5/01
+This figure reflects the Fund's maximum applicable contingent deferred
sales charge deducted at redemption as follows: 5% - 1st and 2nd years; 4%
- 3rd year; 3% - 4th year; 2% - 5th year; and 1% - 6th year.
Fund Fund CSFB
Value at Value With Leveraged Loan
Date NAV Sales Charge Index
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2/28/2001 10,000 10,000 10,000
3/31/2001 10,060 10,060 10,011
4/30/2001 10,095 10,095 9,969
5/31/2001 10,154 10,154 10,089
6/30/2001 10,185 10,185 10,101
7/31/2001 10,225 10,225 10,127
8/31/2001 10,256 10,256 10,208
9/30/2001 10,191 10,191 10,013
10/31/2001 10,164 10,164 9,856
11/30/2001 10,226 10,226 10,011
12/31/2001 10,290 10,290 10,115
1/31/2002 10,318 10,318 10,171
2/28/2002 10,323 10,323 10,132
3/31/2002 10,362 10,362 10,249
4/30/2002 10,401 10,401 10,359
5/31/2002 10,419 10,419 10,352
6/30/2002 10,384 10,384 10,197
7/31/2002 10,342 10,342 10,042
8/31/2002 10,312 10,312 10,012
9/30/2002 10,321 10,321 10,034
10/31/2002 10,256 10,256 9,899
11/30/2002 10,307 10,307 10,070
12/31/2002 10,367 10,367 10,228
1/31/2003 10,417 10,417 10,366
2/28/2003 10,440 10,440 10,420
3/31/2003 10,457 10,457 10,454
4/30/2003 10,530 10,530 10,601
5/31/2003 10,590 10,590 10,744
6/30/2003 10,693 10,693 10,896
7/31/2003 10,741 10,741 10,970
8/31/2003 10,750 10,750 10,994
9/30/2003 10,791 10,791 11,104
10/31/2003 10,834 10,834 11,203
Less 4% 392
10/31/2003 10,441
Performance** Institutional Advisers
Class A Class B Class C Class Class
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Average Annual Total Returns
(at net asset value)
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One year N/A 5.63% 5.63% 6.79% 6.54%
Life of Fund+ 3.09 3.13 3.14 4.22 3.91
SEC Average Annual Total
Returns (including sales
charge or applicable CDSC)
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One year N/A 0.63% 4.63% 6.79% 6.54%
Life of Fund+ 0.77 1.76 3.14 4.22 3.91
+Inception Dates - Class A: 5/5/03; Class B: 2/5/01; Class C: 2/1/01;
Institutional Class: 1/30/01; Advisers Class: 2/7/01
* Sources: Thomson Financial; Credit Suisse First Boston, Inc. The chart
compares the Fund's total return with that of the CSFB Leveraged Loan Index
- a representative index of tradable, senior, secured, U.S.
dollar-denominated leveraged loans. Returns are calculated by determining
the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) with all distributions
reinvested. The lines on the chart represent the total returns of $10,000
hypothetical investments in the Fund and the CSFB Leveraged Loan Index.The
Index's total return does not reflect commissions or expenses that would
have been incurred if an investor individually purchased or sold the
securities represented in the Index. It is not possible to invest directly
in an Index. An investment in the Fund's Class A shares on 5/5/03 at net
asset value would have been worth $10,288 on October 31, 2003; $10,056,
including sales charge. An investment in the Fund's Class C shares at net
asset value on 2/1/01 would have been worth $10,834 on october 31, 2003. An
investment in the Fund's Institutional Class shares on 1/30/01 at net asset
value would have been worth $11,202 on October 31, 2003. An investment in
the Fund's Adviser Class shares on 2/7/01 at net asset value would have been
worth $11,104 on October 31, 2003. The graph and performance table do not
reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund
distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
** Returns are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset
value (NAV) with all distributions reinvested. SEC returns for Class A
reflect the maximum 2.25% sales charge. SEC returns for Class B reflect
applicable CDSC based on the following schedule: 5% - 1st and 2nd years; 4%
- 3rd year; 3% - 4th year; 2% - 5th year; 1% - 6th year. SEC 1-Year return
for Class C reflects a 1% CDSC.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth
more or less than their original cost.
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund as of October 31, 2003
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
As of October 31, 2003
Assets
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Investment in Floating-Rate Portfolio, at value
(identified cost, $1,599,303,521) $1,602,529,881
Receivable for Fund shares sold 19,313,993
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Total assets $1,621,843,874
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Liabilities
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Payable for Fund shares redeemed $ 4,423,959
Dividends payable 1,159,404
Payable to affiliate for distribution and service fees 368,184
Payable to affiliate for Trustees' fees 414
Accrued expenses 242,766
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Total liabilities $ 6,194,727
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Net Assets $1,615,649,147
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Sources of Net Assets
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Paid-in capital $1,629,003,676
Accumulated net realized loss from Portfolio (computed on
the basis of identified cost) (16,573,987)
Accumulated distributions in excess of net investment
income (6,902)
Net unrealized appreciation from Portfolio (computed on the
basis of identified cost) 3,226,360
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Total $1,615,649,147
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Advisers Shares
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Net Assets $ 271,723,491
Shares Outstanding 27,677,914
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share
(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding) $ 9.82
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Class A Shares
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Net Assets $ 273,365,262
Shares Outstanding 26,929,131
Net Asset Value and Redemption Price Per Share
(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding) $ 10.15
Maximum Offering Price Per Share (100 / 97.75 of $10.15) $ 10.38
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Class B Shares
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Net Assets $ 247,494,264
Shares Outstanding 25,225,894
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share
(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding) $ 9.81
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Class C Shares
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Net Assets $ 724,520,787
Shares Outstanding 73,839,082
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share
(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding) $ 9.81
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Institutional Shares
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Net Assets $ 98,545,343
Shares Outstanding 10,035,160
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share
(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding) $ 9.82
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On sales of $100,000 or more, the offering price of Class A shares is reduced.
See notes to financial statements
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund as of October 31, 2003
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended
October 31, 2003
Investment Income
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Interest allocated from Portfolio $44,992,768
Expenses allocated from Portfolio (5,877,055)
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Net investment income from Portfolio $39,115,713
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Expenses
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Administration fee $ 1,458,980
Distribution and service fees
Advisers 289,002
Class A 125,777
Class B 2,121,203
Class C 5,438,221
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees 614,167
Registration fees 128,355
Printing and postage 72,733
Custodian fee 47,755
Legal and accounting services 18,693
Miscellaneous 7,053
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Total expenses $10,321,939
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Net investment income $28,793,774
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) from Portfolio
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Net realized gain (loss) --
Investment transactions (identified cost basis) $(7,517,290)
Interest rate swap contracts (843,187)
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Net realized loss $(8,360,477)
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Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) --
Investments (identified cost basis) $32,390,197
Interest rate swap contracts 817,910
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) $33,208,107
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Net realized and unrealized gain $24,847,630
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Net increase in net assets from operations $53,641,404
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See notes to financial statements
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund as of October 31, 2003
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Increase (Decrease) Year Ended Year Ended
in Net Assets October 31, 2003 October 31, 2002
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From operations --
Net investment income $ 28,793,774 $ 30,711,543
Net realized loss (8,360,477) (8,214,611)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 33,208,107 (15,737,226)
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Net increase in net assets from operations $ 53,641,404 $ 6,759,706
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Distributions to shareholders --
From net investment income
Advisers $ (3,965,693) $ (2,733,536)
Class A (1,427,528) --
Class B (6,099,680) (7,201,287)
Class C (15,507,401) (19,437,320)
Institutional (1,885,810) (1,326,251)
From net realized gain
Advisers -- (10,724)
Class B -- (40,217)
Class C -- (107,935)
Institutional -- (4,874)
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Total distributions to shareholders $ (28,886,112) $ (30,862,144)
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Transactions in shares of beneficial interest --
Proceeds from sale of shares
Advisers $ 261,978,940 $ 61,477,092
Class A 285,141,765 --
Class B 97,430,413 82,988,134
Class C 378,837,509 252,238,917
Institutional 74,163,719 21,495,743
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in
payment of distributions declared
Advisers 2,910,655 1,964,901
Class A 597,338 --
Class B 3,537,819 4,149,559
Class C 9,456,540 12,141,597
Institutional 1,299,877 777,419
Cost of shares redeemed
Advisers (66,752,972) (45,130,507)
Class A (13,327,229) --
Class B (62,693,790) (73,966,871)
Class C (199,186,862) (254,174,812)
Institutional (9,849,539) (10,523,594)
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Net increase in net assets from
Fund share transactions $ 763,544,183 $ 53,437,578
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Net increase in net assets $ 788,299,475 $ 29,335,140
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Net Assets
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At beginning of year $ 827,349,672 $ 798,014,532
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At end of year $1,615,649,147 $ 827,349,672
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Accumulated undistributed
(distributions in excess of)
net investment income
included in net assets
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At end of year $ (6,902) $ 85,436
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See notes to financial statements
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund as of October 31, 2003
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
Class A
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Period Ended
October 31,
2003(1)(2)
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Net asset value -- Beginning of period $ 10.000
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Income (loss) from operations
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Net investment income $ 0.138
Net realized and unrealized gain 0.169
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Total income from operations $ 0.307
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Less distributions
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From net investment income $ (0.157)
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Total distributions $ (0.157)
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Net asset value -- End of period $ 10.150
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Total Return(3) 3.09%
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Ratios/Supplemental Data
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Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) $273,365
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets):
Net expenses(4) 1.09%(5)
Net investment income 2.81%(5)
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio 64%
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(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares
outstanding.
(2) For the period from the start of business, May 5, 2003, to October 31,
2003.
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage
change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return
is not computed on an annualized basis.
(4) Includes the Fund's share of the Portfolio's allocated expenses.
(5) Annualized.
See notes to financial statements
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund as of October 31, 2003
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
Advisers
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Year Ended October 31,
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2003(1) 2002(1) 2001(2)
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Net asset value -- Beginning of year $ 9.560 $ 9.820 $ 10.000
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Income (loss) from operations
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Net investment income $ 0.331 $ 0.413 $ 0.441
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 0.283 (0.256) (0.181)
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Total income from operations $ 0.614 $ 0.157 $ 0.260
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Less distributions
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From net investment income $ (0.354) $ (0.415) $ (0.440)
From net realized gain -- (0.002) --
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Total distributions $ (0.354) $ (0.417) $ (0.440)
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Net asset value -- End of year $ 9.820 $ 9.560 $ 9.820
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Total Return(3) 6.54% 1.56% 2.62%
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Ratios/Supplemental Data+
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Net assets, end of year (000's omitted) $ 271,723 $ 70,694 $ 54,425
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets):
Net expenses(4) 1.09% 1.13% 1.14%(5)
Net investment income 3.40% 4.22% 5.37%(5)
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio 64% 76% 52%
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+ The operating expenses of the Fund and the Portfolio may reflect a reduction of the investment adviser fee/adminstration
fee, and an allocation of expenses to the Investment Adviser/ Administrator. Had such actions not been taken, the ratios
and net investment income per share would have been as follows:
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets):
Expenses(4) 1.23%(5)
Net investment income 5.28%(5)
Net investment income per share $ 0.434
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(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) For the period from the start of business, February 7, 2001, to October 31, 2001.
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions
reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(4) Includes the Fund's share of the Portfolio's allocated expenses.
(5) Annualized.
See notes to financial statements
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund as of October 31, 2003
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
Class B
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Year Ended October 31,
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2003(1) 2002(1) 2001(2)
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Net asset value -- Beginning of year $ 9.560 $ 9.810 $ 10.000
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Income (loss) from operations
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Net investment income $ 0.278 $ 0.339 $ 0.398
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 0.253 (0.246) (0.191)
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Total income from operations $ 0.531 $ 0.093 $ 0.207
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Less distributions
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From net investment income $ (0.281) $ (0.341) $ (0.397)
From net realized gain -- (0.002) --
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Total distributions $ (0.281) $ (0.343) $ (0.397)
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Net asset value -- End of year $ 9.810 $ 9.560 $ 9.810
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Total Return(3) 5.63% 0.91% 2.08%
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Ratios/Supplemental Data+
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Net assets, end of year (000's omitted) $ 247,494 $ 203,683 $ 196,237
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets):
Net expenses(4) 1.84% 1.89% 1.84%(5)
Net investment income 2.87% 3.47% 4.86%(5)
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio 64% 76% 52%
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+ The operating expenses of the Fund and the Portfolio may reflect a reduction of the investment adviser fee/administration
fee, a reduction in the distribution fees, and allocation of expenses to the Investment Adviser/Administrator. Had such
actions not been taken, the ratios and net investment income per share would have been as follows:
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets):
Expenses(4) 1.97%(5)
Net investment income 4.73%(5)
Net investment income per share $ 0.387
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(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) For the period from the start of business, February 5, 2001, to October 31, 2001.
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions
reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(4) Includes the Fund's share of the Portfolio's allocated expenses.
(5) Annualized.
See notes to financial statements
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund as of October 31, 2003
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
Class C
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Year Ended October 31,
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2003(1) 2002(1) 2001(2)
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Net asset value -- Beginning of year $ 9.560 $ 9.820 $ 10.000
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Income (loss) from operations
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income $ 0.275 $ 0.339 $ 0.405
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 0.256 (0.256) (0.181)
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Total income from operations $ 0.531 $ 0.083 $ 0.224
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Less distributions
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From net investment income $ (0.281) $ (0.341) $ (0.404)
From net realized gain -- (0.002) --
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Total distributions $ (0.281) $ (0.343) $ (0.404)
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Net asset value -- End of year $ 9.810 $ 9.560 $ 9.820
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Total Return(3) 5.63% 0.80% 2.25%
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Ratios/Supplemental Data+
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Net assets, end of year (000's omitted) $ 724,521 $ 521,312 $ 526,520
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets):
Net expenses(4) 1.84% 1.89% 1.87%(5)
Net investment income 2.84% 3.46% 4.77%(5)
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio 64% 76% 52%
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+ The operating expenses of the Fund and the Portfolio may reflect a reduction of the investment adviser fee/administration
fee and an allocation of expenses to the Investment Adviser/ Administrator. Had such actions not been taken, the ratios
and net investment income per share would have been as follows:
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets):
Expenses(4) 1.97%(5)
Net investment income 4.67%(5)
Net investment income per share $ 0.397
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(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) For the period from the start of business, February 1, 2001, to October 31, 2001.
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions
reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(4) Includes the Fund's share of the Portfolio's allocated expenses.
(5) Annualized.
See notes to financial statements
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund as of October 31, 2003
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
Institutional
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Year Ended October 31,
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2003(1) 2002(1) 2001(2)
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Net asset value -- Beginning of year $ 9.560 $ 9.820 $ 10.000
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Income (loss) from operations
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income $ 0.359 $ 0.437 $ 0.480
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 0.279 (0.255) (0.181)
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Total income from operations $ 0.638 $ 0.182 $ 0.299
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Less distributions
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From net investment income $ (0.378) $ (0.440) $ (0.479)
From net realized gain -- (0.002) --
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Total distributions $ (0.378) $ (0.442) $ (0.479)
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Net asset value -- End of year $ 9.820 $ 9.560 $ 9.820
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Total Return(3) 6.79% 1.82% 3.02%
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Ratios/Supplemental Data+
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Net assets, end of year (000's omitted) $ 98,545 $ 31,661 $ 20,833
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets):
Net expenses(4) 0.84% 0.89% 0.87%(5)
Net investment income 3.69% 4.46% 5.98%(5)
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio 64% 76% 52%
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+ The operating expenses of the Fund and the Portfolio reflect a reduction of the investment adviser fee/administration fee
and an allocation of expenses to the Investment Adviser/Administrator. Had such actions not been taken, the ratios and net
investment income per share would have been as follows:
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets):
Expenses(4) 0.96%(5)
Net investment income 5.89%(5)
Net investment income per share $ 0.473
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(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) For the period from the start of business, January 30, 2001, to October 31, 2001.
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions
reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(4) Includes the Fund's share of the Portfolio's allocated expenses.
(5) Annualized.
See notes to financial statements
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund as of October 31, 2003
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1 Significant Accounting Policies
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Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund (the Fund) is a non-diversified series of
Eaton Vance Mutual Funds Trust (the Trust). The Trust is an entity of the
type commonly known as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered
under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end
management investment company. The Fund offers five classes of shares. The
Advisers and Institutional Classes of shares are generally sold at net asset
value per share and assess a redemption fee of 1% for shares redeemed or
exchanged within three months of purchase. Class A shares are generally sold
subject to a sales charge imposed at time of purchase and assess a
redemption fee of 1% for shares redeemed or exchanged within three months of
purchase. Class B and Class C shares are sold at net asset value and are
generally subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (see Note 6). Each
class represents a pro rata interest in the Fund, but votes separately on
class-specific matters and (as noted below) is subject to different
expenses. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to
each class of shares based on the relative net assets of each class to the
total net assets of the Fund. Net investment income, other than class
specific expenses, is allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the
ratio of the value of each class' paid shares to the total value of all paid
shares. Each class of shares differs in its distribution plan and certain
other class specific expenses. The Fund invests all of its investable assets
in interests in Floating Rate Portfolio (the Portfolio), a New York trust
having the same investment objective as the Fund. The value of the Fund's
investment in the Portfolio reflects the Fund's proportionate interest in
the net assets of the Portfolio (approximately 72.3% at October 31, 2003).
The performance of the Fund is directly affected by the performance of the
Portfolio. The financial statements of the Portfolio, including the
portfolio of investments, are included elsewhere in this report and should
be read in conjunction with the Fund's financial statements.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently
followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The
policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America.
A Investment Valuation -- Valuation of securities by the Portfolio is
discussed in Note 1A of the Portfolio's Notes to Financial Statements which
are included elsewhere in this report.
B Income -- The Fund's net investment income consists of the Fund's pro rata
share of the net investment income of the Portfolio, less all actual and
accrued expenses of the Fund determined in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
C Federal Taxes -- The Fund's policy is to comply with the provisions of the
Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to
distribute to shareholders each year all of its taxable income, including
any net realized gain on investments. Accordingly, no provision for federal
income or excise tax is necessary. At October 31. 2003, the Fund, for
federal income tax purposes, had a capital loss carryover of $16,623,350,
which will reduce the Fund's taxable income arising from future net realized
gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by Internal Revenue
Code, and thus will reduce the amount of the distributions to shareholders
which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Fund of any liability for
federal income or excise tax. Such capital loss carryover will expire on
October 31, 2010 ($8,217,006) and October 31, 2011 ($8,406,344).
D Use of Estimates -- The preparation of the financial statements in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expense during
the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
E Expenses -- The majority of expenses of the Trust are directly
identifiable to an individual fund. Expenses which are not readily
identifiable to a specific fund are allocated taking into consideration,
among other things, the nature and type of expense and the relative size of
the funds.
2 Distributions to Shareholders
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The net income of the Fund is determined daily and substantially all of the
net income so determined is declared as a dividend to shareholders of record
at the time of declaration. Distributions are paid monthly. Distributions of
allocated realized capital gains, if any, are made at least annually.
Shareholders may reinvest capital gain distributions in additional shares of
the Fund at the net asset value as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions
are paid in the form of additional shares or, at the election of the
shareholder, in cash. The Fund distinguishes between distributions on a tax
basis and a financial reporting basis. Accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America require that only distributions in
excess of tax basis earnings and profits be reported in the financial
statements as a return of capital. Permanent differences between book and
tax accounting relating to distributions are reclassified to paid-in
capital.
3 Shares of Beneficial Interest
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The Trust's Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited
number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest (without par
value). Transactions in Fund shares were as follows:
Year Ended October 31,
-------------------------------
Advisers 2003 2002
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sales 26,852,173 6,265,841
Issued to shareholders electing to 299,477 201,084
receive payments of distributions
in Fund shares
Redemptions (6,868,326) (4,615,533)
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Net increase 20,283,324 1,851,392
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Year Ended October 31,
-------------------------------
Class A 2003(1) 2002
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sales 28,186,193 --
Issued to shareholders electing to 58,941 --
receive payments of distributions
in Fund shares
Redemptions (1,316,004) --
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Net increase 26,929,130 --
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Year Ended October 31,
-------------------------------
Class B 2003 2002
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sales 10,018,221 8,464,987
Issued to shareholders electing to 365,118 424,293
receive payments of distributions
in Fund shares
Redemptions (6,473,058) (7,567,880)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase 3,910,281 1,321,400
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Year Ended October 31,
-------------------------------
Class C 2003 2002
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sales 38,896,840 25,678,971
Issued to shareholders electing to 975,759 1,241,132
receive payments of distributions
in Fund shares
Redemptions (20,582,366) (26,014,170)
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Net increase 19,290,233 905,933
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Year Ended October 31,
-------------------------------
Institutional 2003 2002
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sales 7,603,658 2,186,151
Issued to shareholders electing to 133,535 79,461
receive payments of distributions
in Fund shares
Redemptions (1,012,620) (1,075,959)
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Net increase 6,724,573 1,189,653
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(1) For the period from the commencement of offering of Class A shares, May
5, 2003, to October 31, 2003.
Redemptions or exchanges of Advisers Class, Class A or Institutional Class
shares made within three months of purchase are subject to a redemption fee
equal to 1.00% of the amount redeemed. For the year ended October 31, 2003
the fund did not receive any redemption fees on Advisers Class, Class A or
Institutional Class shares.
4 Transactions with Affiliates
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The fund is authorized to pay Eaton Vance Management, (EVM), a fee as
compensation for administrative services necessary to conduct the Fund's
business. The fee is computed at the annual rate of 0.15% (annually) of the
Fund's average daily net assets. For the year ended October 31, 2003, the
fee amounted to $1,458,980. The Portfolio has engaged Boston Management and
Research, (BMR), a subsidiary of EVM, to render investment advisory
services. See Note 2 of the Portfolio's Notes to Financial Statements which
are included elsewhere in this report. Except as to Trustees of the Fund and
the Portfolio who are not members of EVM's or BMR's organization, officers
and Trustees receive remuneration for their services to the Fund out of such
investment adviser fee. EVM serves as the sub-transfer agent of the Fund and
receives from the transfer agent an aggregate fee based upon the actual
expenses incurred by EVM in the performance of those services. During the
year ended October 31, 2003, EVM earned $56,989 in sub-transfer agent fees.
Certain officers and Trustees of the Fund and of the Portfolio are officers
of the above organizations. The Fund was informed that Eaton Vance
Distributors, Inc. (EVD), a principal underwriter, received $52,312 from the
Fund as its portion of the sales charge on sales of Class A shares for the
period from May 5, 2003, the commencement of offering of Class A shares, to
October 31, 2003.
5 Distribution and Service Plans
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The Fund has in effect distribution plans for Class B shares (Class B Plan)
and Class C shares (Class C Plan) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the
Investment Company Act of 1940 and a service plan for the Advisers shares
(Advisers Plan) and Class A shares (Class A Plan) (collectively, the Plans).
The Class B and Class C Plans require the Fund to pay Eaton Vance
Distributors, Inc. (EVD) amounts equal to 1/365 of 0.75% (annualized) of
the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C
shares, for providing ongoing distribution services and facilities to the
Fund. The Fund will automatically discontinue payments to EVD during any
period in which there are no outstanding Uncovered Distribution Charges,
which are equivalent to the sum of (i) 6.25% of the aggregate amount
received by the Fund for Class B and Class C shares sold, respectively, plus
(ii) interest calculated by applying the rate of 1% over the prevailing
prime rate to the outstanding balance of Uncovered Distribution Charges of
EVD of each respective class, reduced by the aggregate amount of contingent
deferred sales charges (see Note 6) and daily amounts theretofore paid to
EVD by each respective class. For the year ended October 31, 2003, the Fund
paid or accrued $1,590,902 and $4,078,666, respectively, to or payable to
EVD, representing 0.75% of average daily net assets of Class B and Class C
shares, respectively. At October 31, 2003, the amount of Uncovered
Distribution Charges of EVD calculated under the Plan was approximately
$1,875,395 and $52,042,127 for Class B and Class C shares, respectively.
The Plans authorize the Fund to make payments of service fees to EVD,
investment dealers and other persons in amounts equal to 0.25% of the Fund's
average daily net assets attributable to the Advisers Class, Class A, Class
B, and Class C shares for each fiscal year. Service fee payments will be
made for personal services and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.
Service fees are separate and distinct from the sales commissions and
distribution fees payable by the Fund to EVD, and, as such are not subject
to automatic discontinuance when there are no outstanding Uncovered
Distribution Charges of EVD. Service fee payments for the year ended
October 31, 2003 amounted to $289,002, $125,777, $530,301, and $1,359,555
for Advisers Class, Class A, Class B, and Class C shares, respectively.
6 Contingent Deferred Sales Charge
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Class A shares purchased at net asset value in amounts of $1 million or more
(other than shares purchased in a single transaction of $5 million or more)
are subject to a 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within one year of purchase. A
contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) generally is imposed on redemptions
of Class B shares made within six years of purchase and on redemptions of
Class C shares made within one year of purchase. Generally, the CDSC is
based on the lower of the net asset value at the date of redemption or date
of purchase. No charge is levied on shares acquired by reinvestment of
dividends or capital gains distributions. Class B CDSC is imposed at
declining rates that begin at 5% in the case of redemptions in the first and
second years of redemption after purchase, declining one percentage point
each subsequent year. Class C shares will be subject to a 1% CDSC if
redeemed within one year of purchase. No CDSC is levied on shares which have
been sold to EVM or its affiliates or to their respective employees or
clients and may be waived under certain other limited conditions. CDSC
charges are paid to EVD to reduce the amount of Uncovered Distribution
Charges calculated under each Class' Distribution Plan. CDSC charges
received when no Uncovered Distribution Charges exist will be credited to
the Fund. The Fund has been informed that EVD received approximately
$1,053,842 and $204,126 of CDSC paid by shareholders of Class B and Class C
shares, respectively, for the year ended October 31, 2003.
7 Investment Transactions
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Increases and decreases in the Fund's investment in the Floating Rate
Portfolio for the year ended October 31, 2003 aggregated $1,080,411,920 and
$372,787,218, respectively.
8 Shareholder Meeting (Unaudited)
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The Fund held a Special Meeting of Shareholders on June 6, 2003 to elect
Trustees. The results of the vote were as follows:
Number of Shares
----------------------------
Nominee for Trustee Affirmative Withhold
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Jessica M. Bibliowicz 69,957,047 744,893
Donald R. Dwight 69,953,034 748,906
James B. Hawkes 69,972,870 729,069
Samuel L. Hayes, III 69,966,443 735,496
William H. Park 69,980,057 721,882
Norton H. Reamer 69,953,008 748,932
Lynn A. Stout 69,966,419 735,520
Each nominee was also elected a Trustee of the Portfolio. Donald R. Dwight
retired as a Trustee effective July 1, 2003 pursuant to the mandatory
retirement policy of the Trust.
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund as of October 31, 2003
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Trustees and Shareholders of
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund:
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We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Eaton
Vance Floating-Rate Fund (the Fund) as of October 31, 2003, and the related
statement of operations for the year then ended, and the statements of changes
in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and financial
highlights for each of the two years in the period then ended and for the
period from the start of business, January 30, 2001, to October 31, 2001.
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of
the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements and financial highlights are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements and financial highlights present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Eaton Vance
Floating-Rate Fund at October 31, 2003, the results of its operations, the
changes in its net assets and its financial highlights for the respective
stated periods in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
December 16, 2003
Floating Rate Portfolio as of October 31, 2003
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
Senior Floating Rate Interests -- 80.8%(1)
Principal
Amount Borrower/Tranche Description Value
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Advertising -- 0.6%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lamar Media Corp.
$12,500,000 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2010 $ 12,631,513
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$ 12,631,513
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aerospace and Defense -- 1.1%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alliant Techsystems, Inc.
$ 9,492,704 Term Loan, Maturing April 20, 2009 $ 9,570,820
Transdigm, Inc.
9,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing July 22, 2010 9,104,066
United Defense Industries, Inc.
6,049,695 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2009 6,074,002
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$ 24,748,888
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Auto Components -- 4.1%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accuride Corporation
$ 1,136,165 Term Loan, Maturing January 21, 2007 $ 1,143,740
3,500,000 Term Loan, Maturing June 13, 2007 3,543,750
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
3,906,585 Term Loan, Maturing April 30, 2006 3,918,793
Collins & Aikman
3,858,767 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2004 3,814,553
Dura Operating Corp.
2,767,481 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2007 2,787,806
Exide Corporation
7,000,000 DIP Loan, Maturing February 15, 2004 6,895,000
1,828,953 Revolving Loan, Maturing March 18, 2005(2) 1,322,942
4,075,155 Term Loan, Maturing March 18, 2001(2) 2,947,694
Federal-Mogul Corporation
3,345,626 Revolving Loan, Maturing February 24, 2004 3,328,898
4,896,682 Term Loan, Maturing February 24, 2004 4,589,440
5,500,000 Term Loan, Maturing February 24, 2005 4,681,875
HLI Operating Company, Inc.
6,483,750 Term Loan, Maturing June 3, 2009 6,565,808
J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc.
2,119,741 Term Loan, Maturing November 30, 2006 2,003,155
Metaldyne, Inc.
5,726,524 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2009 5,689,542
Tenneco Automotive
2,356,965 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2007 2,380,044
2,356,965 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2008 2,380,044
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
7,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2006 7,052,500
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.
3,300,000 Term Loan, Maturing February 28, 2010 3,334,033
15,500,000 Term Loan, Maturing February 28, 2011 15,671,151
United Components, Inc.
2,237,805 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2009 2,243,400
3,500,000 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2010 3,531,352
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$ 89,825,520
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Broadcast Media -- 3.4%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Block Communications
$ 5,167,021 Term Loan, Maturing November 30, 2009 $ 5,215,462
CanWest Media, Inc.
10,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing May 15, 2009 10,102,080
Citadel Communications Corp.
276,444 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2006 276,963
Cumulus Media, Inc.
7,462,500 Term Loan, Maturing March 28, 2010 7,545,289
Discovery Communications, Inc.
2,901,722 Revolving Loan, Maturing December 31, 2004 2,742,127
2,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2005 1,930,000
Emmis Communication Corporation
1,269,972 Term Loan, Maturing August 31, 2008 1,274,961
7,413,497 Term Loan, Maturing August 31, 2009 7,497,929
Entercom Radio, LLC
3,750,000 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2007 3,721,875
Gray Television, Inc.
2,852,785 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2010 2,878,460
Lin Television Corp.
5,791,500 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2007 5,845,501
Nexstar Finance, LLC
4,600,000 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2010 4,625,020
Paxson Communications Corporation
3,910,000 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2006 3,927,920
Radio One, Inc.
4,057,143 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2007 4,001,357
Sinclair Television Group, Inc.
7,920,170 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2009 7,988,275
Susquehanna Media Co.
1,600,000 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2007 1,608,000
4,156,651 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2008 4,198,217
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$ 75,379,436
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Cable Television -- 3.9%
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Adelphia
$ 4,472,847 DIP Loan, Maturing June 25, 2004 $ 4,508,258
Bresnan Communications, LLC
3,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2010 3,024,843
Century Cable Holdings, LLC(3)
4,800,000 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2009 4,146,000
Charter Communications Operating, LLC
6,330,016 Term Loan, Maturing March 18, 2008 6,143,679
2,955,000 Term Loan, Maturing September 18, 2008 2,854,654
Charter Communications VI
2,328,798 Term Loan, Maturing March 18, 2008 2,225,749
Charter Communications VIII
2,947,500 Term Loan, Maturing February 2, 2008 2,853,811
Classic Cable, Inc.
631,613 Term Loan, Maturing January 16, 2008 600,032
1,415,820 Term Loan, Maturing January 16, 2009 1,345,029
CSG Systems Intl, Inc.
2,826,821 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2006 2,699,614
2,925,630 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2007 2,812,262
DirectTV Holdings, LLC
20,407,500 Term Loan, Maturing March 6, 2010 20,545,250
Falcon Holding Group, L.P.
1,507,463 Revolving Loan, Maturing December 31, 2005 1,400,998
2,945,876 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2007 2,818,223
Frontiervision Operating Partners, L.P.(3)
4,139,394 Revolving Loan, Maturing March 31, 2005 4,015,212
Hilton Head Communications
8,736,250 Term Loan, Maturing May 15, 2007 7,611,458
Insight Midwest Holdings, LLC
13,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2009 13,069,923
MCC Iowa, LLC
1,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2010 1,008,403
Mediacom Southeast
1,543,333 Revolving Loan, Maturing March 31, 2008 1,547,192
1,973,763 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2008 1,978,696
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$ 87,209,286
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Casinos & Gaming -- 3.5%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alliance Gaming Corporation
$12,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing September 5, 2009 $ 12,105,000
Ameristar Casinos, Inc.
6,359,967 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2006 6,405,282
Argosy Gaming Company
6,602,412 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2008 6,647,804
Aztar Corporation
1,701,142 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2005 1,708,585
Boyd Gaming Corporation
6,898,857 Term Loan, Maturing June 24, 2008 6,934,213
Isle of Capri Casinos
7,387,500 Term Loan, Maturing April 25, 2008 7,440,601
Mandalay Resort Group
9,990,471 Term Loan, Maturing August 18, 2006 9,973,816
Marina District Finance Company
223,729 Revolving Loan, Maturing December 31, 2007 218,136
7,322,034 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2007 7,402,122
MGM Mirage
1,952,250 Revolving Loan, Maturing April 10, 2005 1,939,439
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
2,500,000 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2008 2,506,250
Park Place Entertainment Corporation
4,015,772 Revolving Loan, Maturing December 31, 2003 4,005,732
Penn National Gaming, Inc.
497,501 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2009 501,356
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.
2,992,500 Term Loan, Maturing May 15, 2008 3,014,944
Scientific Games Corporation
2,977,500 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2008 2,991,768
Venetian Casino Resort, LLC/Las Vegas Sands, Inc.
1,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing June 4, 2007 1,001,250
2,466,275 Term Loan, Maturing June 4, 2008 2,499,158
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$ 77,295,456
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chemicals -- 3.5%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Arteva B.V. (Kosa)
$ 4,738,609 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2006 $ 4,732,686
CP Kelco U.S., Inc.
3,478,129 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2008 3,497,694
1,156,474 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2008 1,163,461
GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
2,275,000 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2007 2,036,125
Georgia Gulf Corporation
3,407,385 Term Loan, Maturing May 12, 2009 3,437,200
GGP/Homart
1,666,667 Term Loan, Maturing November 25, 2003 1,677,083
Huntsman Int'l
4,561,600 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2007 4,584,691
4,561,654 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2008 4,584,462
Huntsman LLC
254,168 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2006 224,198
181,872 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2007 160,426
IMC Global, Inc.
6,358,146 Term Loan, Maturing November 17, 2006 6,416,164
Messer Griesham GmbH
3,974,064 Term Loan, Maturing April 30, 2009 4,011,321
5,463,013 Term Loan, Maturing April 30, 2010 5,514,229
Millenium America
1,703,804 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2006 1,711,471
NOVEON
12,706,520 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2009 12,841,526
Polymer Group, Inc.
5,542,861 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2006 5,408,907
Resolution Performance Products, LLC
5,650,550 Term Loan, Maturing November 14, 2008 5,652,906
Rockwood Specialties Group, Inc.
6,500,000 Term Loan, Maturing July 23, 2010 6,567,711
Westlake Chemical Corporation
3,740,625 Term Loan, Maturing July 31, 2010 3,783,878
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$ 78,006,139
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Coal -- 0.1%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Peabody Energy Corporation
$ 2,487,500 Term Loan, Maturing March 21, 2010 $ 2,514,967
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$ 2,514,967
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Commercial Services -- 2.0%
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Advanstar Communications Inc.
$ 588,192 Term Loan, Maturing November 17, 2007 $ 588,192
Anthony Crane Rental, L.P.(3)
4,243,444 Term Loan, Maturing July 20, 2006 2,282,973
Coinmach Laundry Corporation
9,800,000 Term Loan, Maturing July 25, 2009 9,850,019
Corrections Corporation of America
4,783,000 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2008 4,839,798
Environmental Systems Products Hldgs., Inc.
2,184,596 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2004 2,184,596
2,573,471 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2005 2,534,869
Gate Gourmet Borrower LLC
4,300,000 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2008 4,179,063
Interline Brands, Inc.
3,456,250 Term Loan, Maturing November 30, 2009 3,473,531
Language Line, LLC
5,500,000 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2008 5,529,794
Panavision International, L.P.
2,088,427 Revolving Loan, Maturing March 31, 2004 2,010,111
697,149 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2004 671,006
1,965,148 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2005 1,879,172
Volume Services, Inc.
2,407,366 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2004 2,401,348
Wackenhut Corrections Corporation
987,500 Term Loan, Maturing July 9, 2009 997,992
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$ 43,422,464
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Communications Equipment -- 0.2%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amphenol Corporation
$ 3,717,000 Term Loan, Maturing May 6, 2010 $ 3,746,966
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$ 3,746,966
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Construction Materials -- 0.3%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Formica Corporation
$ 4,665,128 Revolving Loan, Maturing May 1, 2004 $ 4,525,174
1,245,346 Term Loan, Maturing May 1, 2004 1,207,985
NCI Building Systems, Inc.
1,418,987 Term Loan, Maturing July 31, 2008 1,428,743
Panolam Industries, Inc.
500,000 Term Loan, Maturing November 24, 2007 492,500
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$ 7,654,402
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Containers & Packaging - Metal & Glass -- 1.6%
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Ball Corporation
$ 1,070,714 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2009 $ 1,077,184
Owens-Illinois Inc.
5,750,000 Term Loan, Maturing April 1, 2007 5,767,072
12,500,000 Term Loan, Maturing April 1, 2008 12,595,050
Silgan Holdings Inc.
15,342,289 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2008 15,457,356
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$ 34,896,662
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Containers & Packaging - Paper -- 2.4%
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Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc.(3)
$ 1,447,987 Revolving Loan, Maturing March 31, 2005 $ 1,129,430
150,521 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2005 117,407
1,948,792 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2006 1,520,058
Graphic Package International Inc.
23,150,000 Term Loan, Maturing August 8, 2009 23,375,712
Greif Bros. Corporation
1,932,789 Term Loan, Maturing August 31, 2008 1,943,143
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
1,018,182 Revolving Loan, Maturing March 31, 2005 1,005,454
2,081,535 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2007 2,095,630
Port Townsend Paper Corporation
975,000 Term Loan, Maturing March 16, 2007 906,750
475,373 Term Loan, Maturing March 16, 2008 442,097
Printpack Holdings, Inc.
6,065,094 Term Loan, Maturing April 30, 2009 6,095,420
Stone Container Corporation
11,783,652 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2009 11,876,448
1,996,541 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2010 2,012,264
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$ 52,519,813
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Containers & Packaging - Plastics -- 1.0%
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Berry Plastics Corporation
$ 4,836,721 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2010 $ 4,883,579
Consolidated Container Holdings LLC
990,142 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2007 904,330
Crown Cork & Seal Americas, Inc.
12,075,000 Term Loan, Maturing September 15, 2008 12,192,731
Tekni-Plex, Inc.
1,023,507 Revolving Loan, Maturing June 21, 2006 974,890
1,117,208 Term Loan, Maturing June 21, 2006 1,103,243
1,969,466 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2008 1,966,182
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$ 22,024,955
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Educational Services -- 0.7%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jostens, Inc.
$11,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing July 29, 2010 $ 11,102,167
Knowledge Learning Corporation
4,432,500 Term Loan, Maturing May 15, 2010 4,429,730
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$ 15,531,897
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Electronic Equipment & Instruments -- 0.1%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Knowles Electronics, Inc.
$ 1,274,309 Term Loan, Maturing June 29, 2007 $ 1,269,530
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$ 1,269,530
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Entertainment -- 1.8%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AMF Bowling Worldwide, Inc.
$ 1,915,922 Term Loan, Maturing February 28, 2008 $ 1,925,104
Amfac Resorts, Inc.
4,099,383 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2004 4,094,259
4,099,383 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2005 4,094,259
Blockbuster Entertainment Corp.
205,714 Revolving Loan, Maturing July 1, 2004 204,094
2,848,611 Term Loan, Maturing July 1, 2004 2,845,347
Hollywood Entertainment Corporation
2,052,534 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2008 2,066,965
Six Flags Theme Parks Inc.
7,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2009 7,001,876
Universal City Development Partners, L.P.
4,525,613 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2007 4,548,240
Vivendi Universal Entertainment LLP
12,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2008 12,094,500
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$ 38,874,644
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Environmental Services -- 1.4%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Allied Waste Industries, Inc.
$ 5,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing January 15, 2009 $ 5,068,125
13,190,179 Term Loan, Maturing January 15, 2010 13,390,392
3,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing January 15, 2011 3,039,375
Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
4,500,000 Term Loan, Maturing January 24, 2010 4,541,625
IESI Corporation
4,750,000 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2010 4,793,049
Stericycle, Inc.
1,005,239 Term Loan, Maturing November 10, 2006 1,013,406
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$ 31,845,972
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Food, Beverages & Tobacco -- 4.0%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
American Seafood Holdings Inc.
$ 1,362,381 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2007 $ 1,357,272
2,783,196 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2009 2,795,952
Aurora Foods, Inc.
3,280,357 Revolving Loan, Maturing September 30, 2005 3,333,663
993,655 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2006 1,009,181
743,340 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2007 754,955
B&G Foods, Inc.
3,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing August 31, 2009 3,036,249
Constellation Brands, Inc.
2,685,338 Term Loan, Maturing November 30, 2008 2,716,219
Dean Foods Company
7,848,096 Term Loan, Maturing July 15, 2008 7,920,448
Del Monte Corporation
1,054,275 Term Loan, Maturing December 20, 2008 1,061,523
11,865,048 Term Loan, Maturing December 20, 2010 12,030,660
Dr. Pepper/Seven Up Bottling Group, Inc.
1,983,094 Term Loan, Maturing October 7, 2006 1,971,527
1,993,400 Term Loan, Maturing October 7, 2007 2,005,237
Eagle Family Foods, Inc.
3,059,280 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2005 2,942,009
Interstate Brands Corporations
9,802,014 Term Loan, Maturing July 19, 2007 9,837,546
2,007,645 Term Loan, Maturing July 19, 2008 2,010,783
Merisant Company
5,493,333 Term Loan, Maturing January 31, 2010 5,546,553
Michael Foods, Inc.
1,354,509 Term Loan, Maturing March 30, 2008 1,361,706
Nutra Sweet
56,491 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2007 56,632
936,000 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2008 917,865
Reddy Ice Group, Inc.
7,500,000 Term Loan, Maturing July 31, 2009 7,581,248
Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
8,750,000 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2009 8,864,844
Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc.
10,355,446 Term Loan, Maturing June 28, 2008 10,415,849
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$ 89,527,921
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Funeral Service -- 0.3%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alderwoods Group
$ 6,511,623 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2008 $ 6,605,227
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$ 6,605,227
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Health Care - Equipment & Supplies -- 2.0%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Circon Corporation(3)
$ 2,388,527 Term Loan, Maturing October 31, 2006 $ 2,241,795
Conmed Corporation
4,715,070 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2007 4,771,062
Dade Behring Holdings, Inc.
4,710,212 Term Loan, Maturing October 3, 2008 4,757,314
Fisher Scientific International, LLC
11,565,390 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2010 11,677,791
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc.
1,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2009 1,010,000
Kinetic Concepts, Inc.
7,481,250 Term Loan, Maturing August 11, 2010 7,549,053
Leiner Health Products Inc.
774,392 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2004 770,520
Quintiles Transnational Corp.
7,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing September 25, 2009 7,061,250
Sybron Dental Management
5,310,688 Term Loan, Maturing June 6, 2009 5,341,888
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$ 45,180,673
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Health Care - Providers & Services -- 5.5%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alaris Medical Systems, Inc.
$10,247,183 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2009 $ 10,365,026
Alliance Imaging, Inc.
8,951,049 Term Loan, Maturing June 10, 2008 8,886,718
Amerisource Bergen Corporation
10,400,000 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2005 10,400,000
AMN Healthcare, Inc.
1,750,000 Term Loan, Maturing October 2, 2008 1,767,500
Caremark RX, Inc.
3,664,064 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2006 3,685,821
Community Health Systems, Inc.
16,377,444 Term Loan, Maturing July 5, 2010 16,527,624
Concentra Operating Corporation
7,980,000 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2009 8,064,788
Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.
2,850,000 Term Loan, Maturing June 5, 2009 2,885,625
DaVita, Inc.
18,100,352 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2009 18,266,278
Express Scripts, Inc.
5,500,000 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2008 5,549,110
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
10,573,500 Term Loan, Maturing February 21, 2010 10,679,235
Magellan Health Services, Inc.
1,485,350 Term Loan, Maturing February 12, 2005 1,481,636
1,485,350 Term Loan, Maturing February 12, 2006 1,479,160
Medco Health Solutions, Inc.
9,750,000 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2010 9,864,260
Team Health
2,379,015 Term Loan, Maturing October 31, 2007 2,342,587
1,903,796 Term Loan, Maturing October 31, 2008 1,895,467
Triad Hospitals Holdings, Inc.
7,017,277 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2008 7,075,752
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$ 121,216,587
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hotels -- 0.7%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Extended Stay America
$ 1,008,957 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2006 $ 1,015,894
1,491,043 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2007 1,501,294
6,839,556 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2007 6,913,081
Vail Resorts, Inc.
3,982,494 Term Loan, Maturing December 10, 2008 4,024,808
Wyndham International, Inc.
1,948,804 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2006 1,796,552
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$ 15,251,629
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Household Furnishings & Appliances -- 0.6%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P.
$ 223,174 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2004 $ 222,965
417,594 Term Loan, Maturing April 9, 2004 417,203
1,118,781 Term Loan, Maturing July 31, 2005 1,122,277
Sealy Mattress Company
1,266,247 Term Loan, Maturing December 15, 2004 1,268,146
1,804,343 Term Loan, Maturing December 15, 2005 1,807,050
2,197,066 Term Loan, Maturing December 15, 2006 2,200,362
Simmons Company
409,993 Term Loan, Maturing October 30, 2005 411,829
939,273 Term Loan, Maturing October 30, 2006 944,322
Tempur-Pedic, Inc.
4,887,750 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2009 4,909,134
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$ 13,303,288
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Household Products -- 1.6%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Central Garden & Pet Company
$ 3,990,000 Term Loan, Maturing May 19, 2009 $ 4,013,693
Church & Dwight Co. Inc.
4,074,681 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2007 4,126,634
Rayovac Corporation
6,363,766 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2009 6,388,954
The Scotts Company
12,975,012 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2010 13,149,941
United Industries Corporation
4,491,731 Term Loan, Maturing January 20, 2006 4,525,418
Werner Holding Co.
4,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing June 11, 2009 3,765,000
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$ 35,969,640
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Insurance -- 1.2%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hilb, Rogal & Hobbs Company
$10,581,307 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2007 $ 10,693,733
Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation
6,932,500 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2010 6,993,159
U.S.I. Holdings Corporation
5,985,000 Term Loan, Maturing August 11, 2008 6,029,888
Willis Corroon Corporation
3,311,848 Term Loan, Maturing February 5, 2005 3,195,934
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$ 26,912,714
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Leisure -- 0.6%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
New England Sports Ventures, LLC
$14,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing February 28, 2005 $ 14,000,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$ 14,000,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Machinery -- 1.2%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Colfax Corporation
$ 2,461,287 Term Loan, Maturing May 30, 2009 $ 2,473,594
Flowserve Corporation
2,014,663 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2007 2,022,849
5,089,008 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2009 5,130,809
Rexnord Corporation
2,896,250 Term Loan, Maturing November 30, 2009 2,918,424
The Manitowoc Company
6,549,250 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2007 6,584,046
Thermadyne Holdings Corporation
6,540,039 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2008 6,425,588
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$ 25,555,310
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Manufacturing -- 3.7%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Advanced Glassfiber Yarns LLC
$ 2,972,806 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2005(2)(3) $ 1,426,947
AMSCAN Holdings, Inc.
1,990,000 Term Loan, Maturing June 15, 2007 2,001,608
Amsted Industries Incorporated
11,870,250 Term Loan, Maturing October 15, 2010 11,946,908
Citation Corporation
995,002 Term Loan, Maturing December 1, 2007 780,455
Dresser, Inc.
505,571 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2007 510,718
Ingram Industries, Inc.
4,177,397 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2008 4,208,728
JohnsonDiversey, Inc.
1,343,222 Term Loan, Maturing November 30, 2008 1,346,790
6,036,636 Term Loan, Maturing November 30, 2009 6,093,230
Motor Coach Industries
2,375,813 Term Loan, Maturing June 15, 2006 1,956,086
Mueller Group, Inc.
7,181,769 Term Loan, Maturing May 31, 2008 7,207,415
National Waterworks, Inc.
4,948,980 Term Loan, Maturing November 22, 2009 4,990,427
Polypore Incorporated
4,081,988 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2006 4,122,808
1,477,500 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2007 1,491,659
SPX Corporation
19,428,286 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2009 19,598,284
Synthetic Industries, Inc.
2,453,037 Term Loan, Maturing December 30, 2007 2,146,407
Trimas Corporation
7,920,100 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2009 7,941,222
Walter Industries, Inc.
4,750,000 Term Loan, Maturing April 17, 2010 4,772,268
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$ 82,541,960
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Metals & Mining -- 0.3%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Compass Minerals Group, Inc.
$ 3,738,032 Term Loan, Maturing November 28, 2009 $ 3,770,740
Steel Dynamics, Inc.
985,000 Term Loan, Maturing March 26, 2008 992,849
Stillwater Mining Company
2,384,985 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2007 2,384,985
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$ 7,148,574
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Miscellaneous -- 0.7%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Laidlaw International, Inc.
$ 9,840,000 Term Loan, Maturing June 19, 2009 $ 9,939,935
Weight Watchers International, Inc.
4,420,070 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2009 4,456,535
567,430 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2010 572,218
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$ 14,968,688
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Office Equipment & Supplies -- 0.8%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
General Binding Corporation
$ 2,250,000 Term Loan, Maturing January 15, 2008 $2,250,000
Global Imaging Systems, Inc.
1,745,625 Term Loan, Maturing June 25, 2009 1,763,081
Iron Mountain Incorporated
8,466,998 Term Loan, Maturing February 15, 2008 8,536,546
Xerox Corporation
5,500,000 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2008 5,543,830
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$ 18,093,457
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oil & Gas -- 2.1%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Citgo Petroleum Company
$ 6,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing February 27, 2006 $ 6,240,000
Columbia Natural Resources, LLC
5,625,000 Revolving Loan, Maturing August 28, 2008 5,610,938
Cumberland Farms, Inc.
6,232,942 Term Loan, Maturing September 8, 2008 6,264,107
Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P.
1,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing August 6, 2008 1,007,500
Sprague Energy Corp.
6,188,333 Revolving Loan, Maturing August 10, 2007 6,172,862
The Premcor Refining Group, Inc.
10,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing February 11, 2006 10,109,380
WEG Acquisition, L.P.
2,500,000 Term Loan, Maturing June 17, 2008 2,526,563
Williams Production RMT Company
8,354,063 Term Loan, Maturing May 30, 2007 8,442,824
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$ 46,374,174
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Paper & Forest Products -- 0.0%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Appleton Papers, Inc.
$ 892,127 Term Loan, Maturing November 8, 2006 $ 897,517
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$ 897,517
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Personal Products -- 1.0%
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Armkel, LLC
$ 4,601,231 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2009 $ 4,644,367
Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc.
4,390,821 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2007 4,416,432
Playtex Products, Inc.
13,689,724 Term Loan, Maturing May 31, 2009 13,685,451
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$ 22,746,250
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Publishing & Printing -- 5.9%
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American Media Operations Inc.
$ 1,488,550 Term Loan, Maturing April 1, 2007 $ 1,499,528
5,292,741 Term Loan, Maturing April 1, 2008 5,337,730
CBD Media LLC
1,982,500 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2009 1,999,020
Dex Media East, LLC
8,500,000 Term Loan, Maturing November 8, 2008 8,544,268
4,082,927 Term Loan, Maturing November 8, 2009 4,141,256
Dex Media West, LLC
6,778,951 Term Loan, Maturing September 9, 2009 6,831,203
14,500,483 Term Loan, Maturing March 9, 2010 14,657,567
Hollinger International Publishing, Inc.
7,612,443 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2009 7,736,146
Journal Register Company
10,894,235 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2006 10,812,528
Liberty Group Operating, Inc.
3,622,388 Term Loan, Maturing April 30, 2007 3,654,084
Merrill Corporation
2,883,218 Term Loan, Maturing November 15, 2006 2,883,218
3,948,546 Term Loan, Maturing November 15, 2007 3,948,546
Moore Holdings U.S.A. Inc.
6,583,500 Term Loan, Maturing March 15, 2010 6,626,708
Morris Publishing Group, LLC
9,200,000 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2011 9,286,250
R.H. Donnelley Inc.
1,343,437 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2008 1,356,592
5,947,557 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2010 6,060,727
Sun Media Corporation
4,118,185 Term Loan, Maturing February 7, 2009 4,138,776
The McClatchy Company
7,638,562 Term Loan, Maturing September 10, 2007 7,675,563
The Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
4,564,786 Term Loan, Maturing May 20, 2008 4,565,603
Transwestern Publishing Company LLC
6,186,246 Term Loan, Maturing June 27, 2008 6,229,741
Yell Group, PLC
13,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing July 8, 2008 12,971,569
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$ 130,956,623
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Real Estate -- 3.5%
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AGBRI Octagon
$ 2,406,762 Term Loan, Maturing May 31, 2004 $ 2,388,711
AIMCO Properties, L.P.
3,351,683 Term Loan, Maturing February 28, 2004 3,376,821
10,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing May 30, 2008 10,106,250
AP-Knight L.P.
3,216,377 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2004 3,212,356
Concordia Properties, LLC
3,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing January 31, 2006 3,007,500
Crescent Real Estate Equities, L.P.
6,375,000 Term Loan, Maturing May 31, 2005 6,363,047
Fairfield Resorts, Inc.
1,227,273 Revolving Loan, Maturing March 21, 2006 1,221,136
3,750,000 Term Loan, Maturing March 21, 2006 3,731,250
Istar Financial, Inc.
7,500,000 Term Loan, Maturing July 24, 2006 7,481,250
Lennar Corporation
2,475,000 Term Loan, Maturing May 2, 2007 2,483,353
Macerich Partnership, L.P.
3,542,400 Term Loan, Maturing July 15, 2005 3,553,470
Newkirk Master, L.P.
4,430,380 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2004 4,430,380
OLY Hightop Parent
1,919,762 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2006 1,924,561
Shelbourne Properties, L.P.
1,715,757 Term Loan, Maturing February 19, 2006 1,713,612
The Woodlands Commercial Properties Co., L.P.
2,850,000 Term Loan, Maturing November 26, 2005 2,867,813
Tower Financing I, LLC
7,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing July 9, 2008 7,008,750
Trizec Properties, Inc.
8,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing May 29, 2005 7,980,000
Wilmorite Holdings, L.P.
4,508,000 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2006 4,530,540
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$ 77,380,800
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Restaurants -- 0.7%
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AFC Enterprises Inc.
$ 4,211,776 Term Loan, Maturing May 23, 2009 $ 4,209,670
Buffets, Inc.
7,545,875 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2009 7,574,172
Jack in the Box, Inc.
1,985,000 Term Loan, Maturing July 22, 2007 1,999,888
O'Charley's Inc.
2,090,000 Term Loan, Maturing January 27, 2009 2,095,225
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$ 15,878,955
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Retail - Food & Drug -- 2.9%
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Domino's Inc.
$13,381,412 Term Loan, Maturing June 25, 2010 $ 13,526,372
Fleming Companies, Inc.
4,993,206 Revolving Loan, Maturing June 18, 2008 4,922,467
3,364,968 Term Loan, Maturing June 18, 2008 3,313,444
Giant Eagle, Inc.
7,225,963 Term Loan, Maturing August 6, 2009 7,268,112
Rite Aid Corporation
19,750,000 Term Loan, Maturing April 30, 2008 20,058,594
Roundy's, Inc.
8,398,712 Term Loan, Maturing June 6, 2009 8,440,706
The Pantry, Inc.
6,940,711 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2007 7,023,132
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$ 64,552,827
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Retail - Multiline -- 0.7%
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Kmart Corporation
$ 9,500,000 Term Loan, Maturing May 6, 2006 $ 9,559,375
Rent-A-Center, Inc.
5,630,875 Term Loan, Maturing May 28, 2009 5,691,581
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$ 15,250,956
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Retail - Specialty -- 1.5%
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Advance Stores Company, Inc.
$ 928,201 Term Loan, Maturing November 30, 2006 $ 935,162
5,350,906 Term Loan, Maturing November 30, 2007 5,402,330
Charming Shoppes, Inc.(3)
99,771 Revolving Loan, Maturing August 31, 2004 99,771
CSK Auto, Inc.
5,500,000 Term Loan, Maturing June 20, 2009 5,553,284
Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.
3,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing April 30, 2005 2,985,000
Oriental Trading Company
8,640,625 Term Loan, Maturing August 4, 2010 8,727,031
Petco Animal Supplies Inc.
2,749,544 Term Loan, Maturing October 2, 2008 2,783,914
Travelcenters of America, Inc.
7,305,757 Term Loan, Maturing November 30, 2008 7,351,417
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$ 33,837,909
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Road & Rail -- 0.5%
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Kansas City Southern Industries, Inc.
$ 910,963 Term Loan, Maturing June 12, 2008 $ 914,867
RailAmerica Inc.
9,801,636 Term Loan, Maturing May 31, 2009 9,875,149
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$ 10,790,016
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Semiconductor Equipment & Products -- 0.6%
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AMI Semiconductor
$ 5,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2008 $ 5,053,125
Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
8,728,125 Term Loan, Maturing June 19, 2008 8,799,041
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$ 13,852,166
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Telecommunications - Wireline -- 1.4%
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Broadwing Inc.
$ 567,150 Revolving Loan, Maturing December 31, 2004 $ 559,352
276,870 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2004 279,293
2,025,445 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2005 2,045,880
2,727,549 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2006 2,751,756
Fairpoint Communications, Inc.
4,909,794 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2007 4,934,343
Qwest Corporation
19,290,000 Term Loan, Maturing June 4, 2007 19,856,644
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$ 30,427,268
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Telecommunications - Wireless -- 2.6%
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American Tower, L.P.
$ 2,423,393 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2006 $ 2,423,764
2,857,955 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2007 2,883,448
Cricket Communications, Inc.
1,500,000 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2007(2) 783,750
Crown Castle Operating Company
15,500,000 Term Loan, Maturing September 15, 2007 15,659,852
Dobson Cellular Systems, Inc.
11,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2010 11,151,250
Nextel Communications, Inc.
2,976,212 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2008 2,990,695
2,976,212 Term Loan, Maturing December 30, 2008 2,990,695
9,900,069 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2009 9,952,420
Pinnacle Towers, Inc.
2,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing October 31, 2005 1,997,916
Spectrasite Communications, Inc.
3,741,809 Term Loan, Maturing December 31, 2007 3,783,904
Western Wireless
1,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing April 25, 2007 966,250
195,000 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2007 189,564
2,433,842 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2008 2,428,264
Winstar Communications, Inc.
225,401 DIP Loan, Maturing June 30, 2004(2) 56,350
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$ 58,258,122
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Textiles & Apparel -- 0.2%
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St. John Knits International, Inc.
$ 3,700,284 Term Loan, Maturing July 31, 2007 $ 3,711,848
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$ 3,711,848
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Theaters -- 1.2%
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Cinemark USA, Inc.
$ 7,730,625 Term Loan, Maturing March 31, 2009 $ 7,819,203
Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corporation
3,566,291 Term Loan, Maturing September 30, 2006 3,582,636
1,790,909 Term Loan, Maturing May 31, 2008 1,790,908
2,931,818 Term Loan, Maturing May 31, 2009 2,931,818
Regal Cinemas Inc.
10,488,061 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2009 10,600,588
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$ 26,725,153
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Utility -- 1.1%
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CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
$15,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing October 7, 2006 $ 15,133,590
Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC
4,443,750 Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2007 4,466,893
Pacific Energy Group, LLC
4,000,000 Term Loan, Maturing July 26, 2009 4,028,752
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$ 23,629,235
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Total Senior Floating Rate Interests
(identified cost, $1,789,817,952) $1,790,943,997
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Corporate Bonds & Notes -- 0.5%
Principal
Amount
(000's omitted) Security Value
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Broadcasting and Cable -- 0.2%
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Echostar DBS Corp.
$ 5,000 4.41%, 10/1/08 $ 5,162,500
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$ 5,162,500
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Business Machines - Miscellaneous -- 0.3%
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Advanstar Communications
$ 6,000 8.63%, 8/15/08 $ 6,270,000
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$ 6,270,000
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Total Corporate Bonds & Notes
(identified cost $11,000,000) $ 11,432,500
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Common Stocks, Preferred Stocks
and Warrants -- 0.2%
Shares Security Value
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282,096 Thermadyne Holdings Corp. $ 3,689,816
350 Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc.,
Preferred, Series A(3) 17,500
105,145 Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc.,
Common 1,713,863
25 Knowledge Universe Inc.(3) 25,000
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Total Common Stocks, Preferred Stocks
and Warrants
(identified cost, $4,055,957) $ 5,446,179
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Commercial Paper -- 15.0%
Principal
Amount
(000's omitted) Security Value
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American Express Credit Corp.
$ 40,000 1.03%, 11/3/03 $ 39,996,566
American Honda Financial
25,000 1.05%, 11/5/03 24,996,354
Barton Capital Corp.
40,000 1.05%, 11/10/03 39,988,333
Cafco LLC
37,500 1.04%, 11/3/03 37,496,750
Cortez Capital Corp.
30,000 1.06%, 11/18/03 29,984,100
CRC Funding
25,000 1.05%, 11/3/03 24,997,813
General Electric Capital
40,000 1.05%, 12/2/03 39,962,667
Kittyhawk Funding
28,862 1.06%, 11/20/03 28,845,004
Midstate Corp. Federal Credit
20,000 1.05%, 11/21/03 19,987,750
Receivables Capital Corp.
30,000 1.06%, 11/24/03 29,978,800
Transamerica Finance
15,749 1.06%, 11/21/03 15,739,262
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Total Commercial Paper
(at amortized cost $331,973,399) $ 331,973,399
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Short-Term Investments -- 2.3%
Principal
Amount
(000's omitted) Security Value
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Investors Bank & Trust Company Time Deposit
$ 52,118 1.08%, 11/3/03 $ 52,118,000
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Total Short-Term Investments
(at amortized cost, $52,118,000) $ 52,118,000
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Total Investments -- 98.8%
(identified cost $2,188,965,308) $2,191,914,075
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Other Assets, Less Liabilities -- 1.2% $ 25,959,972
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Net Assets -- 100% $2,217,874,047
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(1) Senior floating rate interests often require prepayments from excess cash
flows or permit the borrower to repay at its election. The degree to which
borrowers repay, whether as a contractual requirement or at their
election, cannot be predicted with accuracy. As a result, the actual
remaining maturity may be substantially less than the stated maturities
shown. However, it is anticipated that the senior floating rate interests
will have an expected average life of approximately two to four years.
(2) Non-income producing security.
(3) Security valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by or
at the direction of the Trustees.
Note: At October 31, 2003, the Portfolio had unfunded commitments amounting to
$51,444,002 under various revolving credit agreements.
See notes to financial statements
Floating Rate Portfolio as of October 31, 2003
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
As of October 31, 2003
Assets
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Investments, at value
(identified cost, $2,188,965,308) $2,191,914,075
Cash 21,416,671
Interest receivable 4,450,255
Prepaid expenses 214,721
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Total assets $2,217,995,722
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Liabilities
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Payable to affiliate for Trustees' fees $2,910
Accrued expenses 118,765
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Total liabilities $121,675
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Net Assets applicable to investors' interest in Portfolio $2,217,874,047
Sources of Net Assets
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Net proceeds from capital contributions and withdrawals $2,214,925,280
Net unrealized appreciation (computed on the
basis of identified cost) 2,948,767
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Total $2,217,874,047
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See notes to financial statements
Floating Rate Portfolio as of October 31, 2003
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended
October 31, 2003
Investment Income
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Interest $ 68,476,543
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Total investment income $ 68,476,543
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Expenses
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Investment adviser fee $ 8,213,946
Custodian fee 295,095
Legal and accounting services 182,925
Miscellaneous 222,110
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Total expenses $ 8,914,076
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Net investment income $ 59,562,467
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
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Net realized gain (loss) --
Investment transactions (identified cost basis) $ (12,285,162)
Interest rate swap contracts (1,345,598)
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Net realized loss $ (13,630,760)
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Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) --
Investments (identified cost basis) $ 50,129,765
Interest rate swap contracts 1,376,803
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) $ 51,506,568
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Net realized and unrealized gain $ 37,875,808
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Net increase in net assets from operations $ 97,438,275
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See notes to financial statements
Floating Rate Portfolio as of October 31, 2003
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Increase (Decrease) Year Ended Year Ended
in Net Assets October 31, 2003 October 31, 2002
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From operations --
Net investment income $59,562,467 $67,349,097
Net realized loss (13,630,760) (14,790,884)
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) 51,506,568 (23,057,472)
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Net increase in net assets from operations $97,438,275 $29,500,741
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Capital transactions --
Contributions $1,296,513,630 $489,824,603
Withdrawals (502,206,079) (580,925,153)
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Net increase (decrease) in
net assets from
capital transactions $794,307,551 $(91,100,550)
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets $891,745,826 $(61,599,809)
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Net Assets
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At beginning of year $1,326,128,221 $1,387,728,030
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At end of year $2,217,874,047 $1,326,128,221
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Floating Rate Portfolio as of October 31, 2003
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Supplementary Data
Year Ended October 31,
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Ratios/Supplementary Data+ 2003 2002 2001 2000(1)
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Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets):
Net expenses 0.61% 0.62% 0.57% 0.04%(3)
Net investment income 4.05% 4.72% 6.45% 8.49%(3)
Portfolio Turnover 64% 76% 52% 3%
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Total Return(2) 6.91% 2.19% -- --
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Net assets, end of year (000's omitted) $2,217,874 $1,326,128 $1,387,728 $145,896
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+ The operating expenses of the Portfolio may reflect a reduction of the investment adviser fee and an allocation of expenses to
the Investment Adviser. Had such actions not been taken, the ratios would have been as follows:
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets):
Expenses 0.61% 0.79%(3)
Net investment income 6.41% 7.74%(3)
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(1) For the period from the start of business, September 5, 2000, to October 31, 2000.
(2) Total return is required to be disclosed for the fiscal years beginning December 15, 2000.
(3) Annualized.
Floating Rate Portfolio as of October 31, 2003
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1 Significant Accounting Policies
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Floating Rate Portfolio (the Portfolio) is registered under the Investment
Company Act of 1940 as a non-diversified open-end management investment
company. The Portfolio, which was organized as a trust under the laws of the
State of New York on June 19, 2000, seeks to provide a high level of current
income by investing primarily in senior floating rate loans. The Declaration
of Trust permits the Trustees to issue interests in the Portfolio. At
October 31, 2003, the Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund, Eaton Vance Floating-
Rate High Income Fund and Eaton Vance Medallion Floating-Rate Income Fund
held an approximate 72.3%, 21.8% and 3.0% interest in the Portfolio,
respectively. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies
of the Portfolio. The policies are in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
A Investment Valuation -- The Portfolio's investments are in interests in
senior floating rate loans (Senior Loans). The Portfolio's investment
adviser, Boston Management and Research (BMR), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Eaton Vance Management (EVM), has characterized certain Senior Loans as
liquid based on a predetermined acceptable number and range of market
quotations available. Such loans are valued on the basis of market
valuations furnished by a pricing service. Other Senior Loans are valued at
fair value by BMR under procedures established by the Trustees as permitted
by Section 2(a)(41) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. Such procedures
include the consideration of relevant factors, data and information relating
to fair value, including (i) the characteristics of and fundamental
analytical data relating to the Senior Loan, including the cost, size,
current interest rate, period until next interest rate reset, maturity and
base lending rate of the Senior Loan, the terms and conditions of the Senior
Loan and any related agreements, and the position of the Senior Loan in the
Borrower's debt structure; (ii) the nature, adequacy and value of the
collateral, including the Portfolio's rights, remedies and interests with
respect to the collateral; (iii) the creditworthiness of the Borrower, based
on an evaluation of its financial condition, financial statements and
information about the Borrower's business, cash flows, capital structure and
future prospects; (iv) information relating to the market for the Senior
Loan including price quotations for and trading in the Senior Loan, and
interests in similar Senior Loans and the market environment and investor
attitudes towards the Senior Loan and interests in similar Senior Loans; (v)
the experience, reputation, stability and financial condition of the Agent
and any intermediate participant in the Senior Loan; and (vi) general
economic and market conditions affecting the fair value of the Senior Loan.
Fair valued securities are marked daily as well. Non-loan Portfolio holdings
(other than short-term obligations, but including listed issues) may be
valued on the basis of prices furnished by one or more pricing services
which determine prices for normal, institutional-size trading units of such
securities using market information, transactions for comparable securities
and various relationships between securities which are generally recognized
by institutional traders. In certain circumstances, portfolio securities
will be valued at the last sale price on the exchange that is the primary
market for such securities, or the average of the last quoted bid price and
asked price for those securities for which the over-the-counter market is
the primary market or for listed securities in which there were no sales
during the day. Marketable securities listed in the NASDAQ National Market
System are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. The value of
interest rate swaps will be based upon a dealer quotation. Short-term
obligations which mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost,
if their original term to maturity when acquired by the Portfolio was 60
days or less or are valued at amortized cost using their value on the 61st
day prior to maturity, if their original term to maturity when acquired by
the Portfolio was more than 60 days, unless in each case this is determined
not to represent fair value. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus
accrued interest. Other portfolio securities for which there are no
quotations or valuations are valued at fair value as determined in good
faith by or on behalf of the Trustees.
B Income -- Interest income from Senior Loans is recorded on the accrual
basis at the then-current interest rate, while all other interest income is
determined on the basis of interest accrued, adjusted for amortization of
premium or discount when required. Facility fees received are recognized as
income over the expected term of the loan.
C Income Taxes -- The Portfolio has elected to be treated as a partnership
for federal tax purposes. No provision is made by the Portfolio for federal
or state taxes on any taxable income of the Portfolio because each investor
in the Portfolio is ultimately responsible for the payment of any taxes.
Since at least one of the Portfolio's investors is a regulated investment
company that invests all or substantially all of its assets in the
Portfolio, the Portfolio normally must satisfy the applicable source of
income and diversification requirements (under the Internal Revenue Code) in
order for its investors to satisfy them. The Portfolio will allocate at
least annually among its investors each investor's distributive share of the
Portfolio's net investment income, net realized capital gains, and any other
items of income, gain, loss, deduction or credit.
D Interest Rate Swaps -- The Portfolio may use interest rate swaps for risk
management purposes and not as a speculative investment. Pursuant to these
agreements the Portfolio receives quarterly payments at a rate equal to a
predetermined three-month LIBOR. In exchange, the Portfolio makes semi-
annual payments at a predetermined fixed rate of interest. During the term
of the outstanding swap agreement, changes in the underlying value of the
swap are recorded as unrealized gains and losses. The value of the swap is
determined by changes in the relationship between two rates of interest. The
Portfolio is exposed to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the
swap counterparty. The Portfolio does not anticipate non-performance by the
counterparty. Risk may also arise from the unanticipated movements in value
of interest rates.
E Expense Reduction -- Investors Bank & Trust (IBT) serves as custodian of
the Portfolio. Pursuant to the custodian agreement, IBT receives a fee
reduced by credits which are determined based on the average daily cash
balance the Portfolio maintains with IBT. All significant credit balances
used to reduce the Portfolio's custodian fees are reported as a reduction of
total expenses in the Statement of Operations.
F Use of Estimates -- The preparation of the financial statements in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expense during
the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
G Other -- Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis.
2 Investment Adviser Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates
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The investment adviser fee is earned by BMR as compensation for management
and investment advisory services rendered to the Portfolio. The fee is
equivalent to 0.575% of the Portfolio's average daily net assets up to $1
billion and at reduced rates as daily net assets exceed that level. For the
year ended October 31, 2003, the fee was equivalent to 0.558% of the
Portfolio's average net assets for such period and amounted to $8,213,946.
Except as to Trustees of the Portfolio who are not members of EVM's or BMR's
organization, officers and Trustees receive remuneration for their services
to the Portfolio out of such investment adviser fee. Trustees of the
Portfolio that are not affiliated with the Investment Adviser may elect to
defer receipt of all or a portion of their annual fees in accordance with
the terms of the Trustees Deferred Compensation Plan. For the year ended
October 31, 2003, no significant amounts have been deferred. Certain
officers and Trustees of the Portfolio are officers of the above
organizations.
3 Investments
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The Portfolio invests primarily in Senior Loans. The ability of the issuers
of the Senior Loans to meet their obligations may be affected by economic
developments in a specific industry. The cost of purchases and the proceeds
from principal repayments and sales of investments for the year ended
October 31, 2003 aggregated $1,385,179,245, $589,096,135 and $214,706,663,
respectively.
4 Line of Credit
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The Portfolio participates with other portfolios managed by BMR in a $500
million unsecured line of credit agreement with a group of banks to permit
the Portfolio to invest in accordance with its investment practices.
Interest is charged under the credit agreement at the bank's base rate or at
an amount above LIBOR. In addition, a fee computed at the annual rate of
0.10% of the daily unused portion of the line of credit is allocated among
the participating portfolios at the end of each quarter. As of October 31,
2003, the Portfolio had no borrowings outstanding. The Portfolio did not
have any significant borrowings or allocated fees during the year ended
October 31, 2003.
5 Federal Income Tax Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
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The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the value of the
investments owned at October 31, 2003, as computed on a federal income tax
basis, were as follows:
Aggregate cost $2,188,990,159
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Gross unrealized appreciation $ 13,680,510
Gross unrealized depreciation (10,756,594)
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Net unrealized appreciation $ 2,923,916
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6 Financial Instruments
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The Portfolio may trade in financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk
in the normal course of its investing activities and to assist in managing
exposure to various market risks. These financial instruments include
written options, financial futures contracts and interest rate swaps and may
involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts
recognized for financial statement purposes. The notional or contractual
amounts of these instruments represent the investment the Portfolio has in
particular classes of financial instruments and does not necessarily
represent the amounts potentially subject to risk. The measurement of the
risks associated with these instruments is meaningful only when all related
and offsetting transactions are considered.
The Portfolio did not have any open obligations under these financial
instruments at October 31, 2003.
7 Interestholder Meeting (Unaudited)
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The Portfolio held a Special Meeting of Interestholders on June 6, 2003 to
elect Trustees. The results of the vote were as follows:
INTEREST IN THE PORTFOLIO
NOMINEE FOR TRUSTEE AFFIRMATIVE WITHHOLD
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Jessica M. Bibliowicz 99% 1%
Donald R. Dwight 99% 1%
James B. Hawkes 99% 1%
Samuel L. Hayes, III 99% 1%
William H. Park 99% 1%
Norton H. Reamer 99% 1%
Lynn A. Stout 99% 1%
Results are rounded to the nearest whole number. Donald R. Dwight retired as
a Trustee effective July 1, 2003 pursuant to the mandatory retirement policy
of the Portfolio.
Floating Rate Portfolio as of October 31, 2003
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Trustees and Investors of
Floating Rate Portfolio:
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To the Trustees and Investors of Floating Rate Portfolio:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities,
including the portfolio of investments, of Floating Rate Portfolio (the
Portfolio) as of October 31, 2003, and the related statement of operations for
the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for the two years
in the period then ended, and the supplementary data for each of the three
years then ended, and for the period from the start of business, September 5,
2000 to October 31, 2000. These financial statements and supplementary data
are the responsibility of the Portfolio's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements and supplementary data based
on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements and supplementary data are free of material misstatement.
An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included
confirmation of securities and Senior Loans owned at October 31, 2003 by
correspondence with the custodian and selling or agent banks; where replies
were not received from selling or agent banks, we performed other auditing
procedures. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used
and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements and supplementary data present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Floating Rate
Portfolio at October 31, 2003, the results of its operations, the changes in
its net assets and the supplementary data for the respective stated periods in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
December 16, 2003
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund as of October 31, 2003
MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION
FUND MANAGEMENT. The Trustees of Eaton Vance Mutual Funds Trust (the Trust), and Floating Rate Portfolio (the Portfolio) are
responsible for the overall management and supervision of the Trust's and Portfolio's affairs. The Trustees and officers of the
Trust and the Portfolio are listed below. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the
same company for the last five years. Trustees and officers of the Trust and the Portfolio hold indefinite terms of office. The
"noninterested Trustees" consist of those Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Trust, as that term is defined under
the 1940 Act. The business address of each Trustee and officer is The Eaton Vance Building, 255 State Street, Boston,
Massachusetts 02109. As used below, "EVC" refers to Eaton Vance Corp., "EV" refers to Eaton Vance, Inc., "EVM" refers to Eaton
Vance Management, "BMR" refers to Boston Management and Research and "EVD" refers to Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. EVC and EV are
the corporate parent and trustee, respectively, of EVM and BMR. EVD is the Fund's principal underwriter, the Portfolio's placement
agent and a wholly-owned subsidiary of EVM.
Number of
Portfolios in
Position(s) with Term of Office Fund Complex Other
the Trust and the and Length of Principal Occupation(s) During Overseen By Directorships
Name and Date of Birth Portfolio Service Past Five Years Trustee(1) Held
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INTERESTED TRUSTEE(s)
Jessica M. Bibliowicz Trustee Trustee of the Chairman, President and Chief 192 Director of
11/28/59 Trust since 1998; Executive Officer of National National
of the Portfolio Financial Partners (financial Financial
since 2000 services company) (since April Partners
1999). President and Chief
Operating Officer of John A.
Levin & Co. (registered
investment adviser) (July 1997 to
April 1999) and a Director of
Baker, Fentress & Company, which
owns John A. Levin & Co. (July
1997 to April 1999). Ms.
Bibliowicz is an interested
person because of her affiliation
with a brokerage firm.
James B. Hawkes Trustee Trustee of the Chairman, President and Chief 194 Director of EVC
11/9/41 Trust since 1991; Executive Officer of BMR, EVC,
of the Portfolio EVM and EV; Director of EV; Vice
since 2000 President and Director of EVD.
Trustee and/or officer of 194
registered investment companies
in the Eaton Vance Fund Complex.
Mr. Hawkes is an interested
person because of his positions
with BMR, EVM, EVC and EV, which
are affiliates of the Trust and
the Portfolio.
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund as of October 31, 2003
MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION CONT'D
Number of
Portfolios in
Position(s) with Term of Office Fund Complex Other
the Trust and the and Length of Principal Occupation(s) During Overseen By Directorships
Name and Date of Birth Portfolio Service Past Five Years Trustee(1) Held
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NONINTERESTED TRUSTEE(s)
Samuel L. Hayes, III Trustee Trustee of the Jacob H. Schiff Professor of 194 Director of
2/23/35 Trust since 1986; Investment Banking Emeritus, Tiffany & Co.
of the Portfolio Harvard University Graduate (specialty
since 2000 School of Business retailer) and
Administration. Telect, Inc.
(telecommuni-
cation services
company)
William H. Park Trustee Since 2003 President and Chief Executive 191 None
9/19/47 Officer, Prizm Capital
Management, LLC (investment
management firm) (since 2002).
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer, United
Asset Management Corporation (a
holding company owning
institutional investment
management firms) (1982-2001).
Ronald A. Pearlman Trustee Since 2003 Professor of Law, Georgetown 191 None
7/10/40 University Law Center (since
1999). Tax Partner Covington &
Burling, Washington, DC
(1991-2000).
Norton H. Reamer Trustee Trustee of the President and Chief Executive 194 None
9/21/35 Trust since 1986; Officer of Asset Management
of the Portfolio Finance Corp. (a specialty
since 2000 finance company serving the
investment management industry)
(since October 2003). President,
Unicorn Corporation (an
investment and financial advisory
services company) (since
September 2000). Formerly,
Chairman, Hellman, Jordan
Management Co., Inc. (an
investment management company)
(2000-2003). Formerly, Advisory
Director of Berkshire Capital
Corporation (investment banking
firm) (2002-2003). Formerly,
Chairman of the Board, United
Asset Management Corporation (a
holding company owning
institutional investment
management firms) and Chairman,
President and Director, UAM Funds
(mutual funds) (1980-2000).
Lynn A. Stout Trustee Trustee of the Professor of Law, University of 194 None
9/14/57 Trust since 1998; California at Los Angeles School
of the Portfolio of Law (since July 2001).
since 2000 Formerly, Professor of Law,
Georgetown University Law Center.
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund as of October 31, 2003
MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION CONT'D
PRINCIPAL OFFICERS WHO ARE NOT TRUSTEES
Position(s) with Term of Office
the Trust and the and Length of Principal Occupation(s) During
Name and Date of Birth Portfolio Service Past Five Years
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Thomas E. Faust Jr. President of the Since 2002 Executive Vice President of EVM,
5/31/58 Trust BMR, EVC and EV; Chief Investment
Officer of EVM and BMR and
Director of EVC. Chief Executive
Officer of Belair Capital Fund
LLC, Belcrest Capital Fund LLC,
Belmar Capital Fund LLC, Belport
Capital Fund LLC and Belrose
Capital Fund LLC (private
investment companies sponsored by
EVM). Officer of 53 registered
investment companies managed by
EVM or BMR.
William H. Ahern, Jr. Vice President of Since 1995 Vice President of EVM and BMR.
7/28/59 the Trust Officer of 35registered
investment companies managed by
EVM or BMR.
Thomas J. Fetter Vice President of Since 1997 Vice President of EVM and BMR.
8/20/43 the Trust Trustee and President of The
Massachusetts Health & Education
Tax-Exempt Trust. Officer of 127
registered investment companies
managed by EVM or BMR.
Michael R. Mach Vice President of Since 1999 Vice President of EVM and BMR.
7/15/47 the Trust Previously, Managing Director and
Senior Analyst for Robertson
Stephens (1998-1999). Officer of
25 registered investment
companies managed by EVM or BMR.
Robert B. MacIntosh Vice President of Since 1998 Vice President of EVM and BMR.
1/22/57 the Trust Officer of 127 registered
investment companies managed by
EVM or BMR.
Scott H. Page Vice President of Since 2000 Vice President of EVM and BMR.
11/30/59 the Portfolio Officer of 13 registered
investment companies managed by
EVM or BMR.
Duncan W. Richardson Vice President of Since 2001 Senior Vice President and Chief
10/26/57 the Trust Equity Investment Officer of EVM
and BMR. Officer of 41 registered
investment companies managed by
EVM or BMR.
Walter A. Row, III Vice President of Since 2001 Director of Equity Research and a
7/20/57 the Trust Vice President of EVM and BMR.
Officer of 22 registered
investment companies managed by
EVM or BMR.
Judith A. Saryan Vice President of Since 2003 Vice President of EVM and BMR.
8/21/54 the Trust Previously, Portfolio Manager and
Equity Analyst for State Street
Global Advisers (1980-1999).
Officer of 24 registered
investment companies managed by
EVM or BMR.
Susan Schiff Vice President of Since 2002 Vice President of EVM and BMR.
3/31/61 the Trust Officer of 26 registered
investment companies managed by
EVM or BMR.
Payson F. Swaffield President of the Since 2002(2) Vice President of EVM and BMR.
8/13/56 Portfolio Officer of 13 registered
investment companies managed by
EVM or BMR.
Alan R. Dynner Secretary Secretary of the Vice President, Secretary and
10/10/40 Trust since 1997; Chief Legal Officer of BMR, EVM,
of the Portfolio EVD, EV and EVC. Officer of 194
since 2000 registered investment companies
managed by EVM or BMR.
Barbara E. Campbell Treasurer of the Since 2002(2) Vice President of EVM and BMR.
6/19/57 Portfolio Officer of 194 registered
investment companies managed by
EVM or BMR.
James L. O'Connor Treasurer of the Since 1989 Vice President of BMR, EVM and
4/1/45 Trust EVD. Officer of 115 registered
investment companies managed by
EVM or BMR.
(1) Includes both master and feeder funds in a master-feeder structure.
(2) Prior to 2002, Mr. Swaffield served as Vice President of the Portfolio since 2000 and Ms. Campbell served as Assistant
Treasurer of the Portfolio since 2000.
The SAI for the Fund includes additional information about the Trustees and
officers of the Fund and the Portfolio and can be obtained without charge by
calling 1-800-225-6265.
INVESTMENT ADVISER OF FLOATING RATE PORTFOLIO
BOSTON MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH
The Eaton Vance Building
255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
ADMINISTRATOR OF EATON VANCE FLOATING-RATE FUND
EATON VANCE MANAGEMENT
The Eaton Vance Building
255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITER
EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
The Eaton Vance Building
255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 482-8260
CUSTODIAN
INVESTORS BANK & TRUST COMPANY
200 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116
TRANSFER AGENT
PFPC INC.
Attn: Eaton Vance Funds
P.O. Box 9653
Providence, RI 02940-9653
(800) 262-1122
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
200 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116-5022
EATON VANCE FLOATING-RATE FUND
THE EATON VANCE BUILDING
255 STATE STREET
BOSTON, MA 02109
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This report must be preceded or accompanied by a current
prospectus which contains more complete information on the
Fund, including its sales charges and expenses. Please read the
prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.
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1044-12/03 FRSRC
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS
The registrant has adopted a code of ethics applicable to its Principal
Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting
Officer. The registrant undertakes to provide a copy of such code of ethics to
any person upon request, without charge, by calling 1-800-262-1122.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT
The registrant's Board has designated William H. Park, Samuel L. Hayes, III and
Norton H. Reamer, each an independent trustee, as its audit committee financial
experts. Mr. Park is a certified public accountant who is the President and
Chief Executive Officer of Prizm Capital Management, LLC (a fixed income
investment management firm). Previously, he served as Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer of United Asset Management Corporation ("UAM") (a
holding company owning institutional investment management firms). Mr. Hayes is
the Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking Emeritus of the Harvard
University Graduate School of Business Administration. Mr. Reamer is the
President of Unicorn Capital (an investment and financial advisory services
company), Chairman of Hellman, Jordan Management Co., Inc. (an investment
management company) and Advisory Director of Berkshire Capital Corporation (an
investment banking firm). Previously, Mr. Reamer was Chairman of the Board of
UAM and Chairman, President and Director of the UAM Funds (mutual funds).
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Not Required in Filing.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS
Not Required in Filing.
ITEM 6. [RESERVED]
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Not required in this filing.
ITEM 8. [RESERVED]
ITEM 9. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) It is the conclusion of the registrant's principal executive officer and
principal financial officer that the effectiveness of the registrant's current
disclosure controls and procedures (such disclosure controls and procedures
having been evaluated within 90 days of the date of this filing) provide
reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the
registrant has been recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the
time period specified in the Commission's rules and forms and that the
information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been accumulated and
communicated to the registrant's principal executive officer and principal
financial officer in order to allow timely decisions regarding required
disclosure.
(b) There have been no significant changes in the registrant's internal
controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls
subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including any corrective actions
with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
ITEM 10. EXHIBITS
(a)(1) Registrant's Code of Ethics - Not applicable (please see Item 2).
(a)(2)(i) Treasurer's Section 302 certification. (a)(2)(ii) President's
Section 302 certification.
(b) Combined Section 906 certification.
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.
Eaton Vance Mutual Funds Trust (On behalf of Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund)
By: /s/ Thomas E. Faust Jr.
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Thomas E. Faust Jr.
President
Date: December 16, 2003
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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/ James L. O'Connor
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James L. O'Connor
Treasurer
Date: December 16, 2003
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By: /s/ Thomas E. Faust Jr.
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Thomas E. Faust Jr.
President
Date: December 16, 2003
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