UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-21539
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First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
120 East Liberty Drive
Wheaton, IL 60187
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
W. Scott Jardine, Esq.
First Trust Portfolios L.P.
120 East Liberty Drive
Wheaton, IL 60187
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(Name and address of agent for service)
registrant's telephone number, including area code: 630-765-8000
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Date of fiscal year end: May 31
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Date of reporting period: November 30, 2010
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ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
The Report to Shareholders is attached herewith.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
FIRST TRUST
SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
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Table of Contents
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FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II (FCT)
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
Shareholder Letter 1
At A Glance 2
Portfolio Commentary 3
Portfolio of Investments 6
Statement of Assets and Liabilities 18
Statement of Operations 19
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 20
Statement of Cash Flows 21
Financial Highlights 22
Notes to Financial Statements 23
Additional Information 29
CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the goals,
beliefs, plans or current expectations of First Trust Advisors L.P. ("First
Trust" or the "Advisor") and their respective representatives, taking into
account the information currently available to them. Forward-looking statements
include all statements that do not relate solely to current or historical fact.
For example, forward-looking statements include the use of words such as
"anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "expect," "believe," "plan," "may,"
"should," "would" or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or
outcomes.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and
other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of
First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (formerly known as First
Trust/Four Corners Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II) (the "Fund") to be
materially different from any future results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. When evaluating the
information included in this report, you are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect the judgment of the
Advisor and its representatives only as of the date hereof. We undertake no
obligation to publicly revise or update these forward-looking statements to
reflect events and circumstances that arise after the date hereof.
PERFORMANCE AND RISK DISCLOSURE
There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objectives. The
Fund is subject to market risk, which is the possibility that the market values
of securities owned by the Fund will decline and that the value of the Fund
shares may therefore be less than what you paid for them. Accordingly, you can
lose money by investing in the Fund. See "Risk Considerations" in the Notes to
Financial Statements for a discussion of certain other risks of investing in the
Fund.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of
future results, and current performance may be lower or higher than the figures
shown. For the most recent month-end performance figures, please visit
http://www.ftportfolios.com or speak with your financial advisor. Investment
returns, net asset value and common share price will fluctuate and Fund shares,
when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
HOW TO READ THIS REPORT
This report contains information that may help you evaluate your investment. It
includes details about the Fund and presents data and analysis that provide
insight into the Fund's performance and investment approach.
By reading the portfolio commentary by the portfolio management team of the
Fund, you may obtain an understanding of how the market environment affected the
Fund's performance. The statistical information that follows may help you
understand the Fund's performance compared to that of relevant market
benchmarks.
It is important to keep in mind that the opinions expressed by personnel of the
Advisor are just that: informed opinions. They should not be considered to be
promises or advice. The opinions, like the statistics, cover the period through
the date on the cover of this report. The risks of investing in the Fund are
spelled out in the prospectus, the statement of additional information, this
report and other Fund regulatory filings.
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Shareholder Letter
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FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II (FCT)
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
SEMI-ANNUAL LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
Dear Shareholders:
I am pleased to present you with the semi-annual report for your investment in
First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (the "Fund").
First Trust Advisors L.P. ("First Trust") has always believed that staying
invested in quality products and having a long-term horizon can help investors
reach their financial goals. While the past two years have been challenging,
successful investors understand that having a long-term investment perspective
through all kinds of markets can help them reach their investing goals. First
Trust is a long-term investor and investment manager, and we will continue to
bring investments we believe fit investors with long-term goals.
The report you hold contains detailed information about your investment; a
portfolio commentary from the Fund's management team that provides a recap of
the period; a performance analysis and a market and Fund outlook. Additionally,
you will find the Fund's financial statements for the six months this report
covers. I encourage you to read this document and discuss it with your financial
advisor.
First Trust offers a variety of products that can fit many financial plans to
help those investors who are seeking long-term financial success and we remain
committed to bringing you quality investment solutions regardless of the
inevitable volatility the market experiences. In addition to going over your
investment plan, you may want to talk to your advisor about the investments
First Trust offers that might also fit your financial plan.
At First Trust we continue to be committed to making available up-to-date
information about your investments so you and your financial advisor have
current information on your portfolio. We value our relationship with you, and
we thank you for the opportunity to assist you in achieving your financial
goals.
Sincerely,
/S/ James A. Bowen
James A. Bowen
President of First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II
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FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
"AT A GLANCE"
AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
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Fund Statistics
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Symbol on New York Stock Exchange FCT
Common Share Price $13.66
Common Share Net Asset Value ("NAV") $14.46
Premium (Discount) to NAV (5.53)%
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares $365,612,517
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share (1) $0.0550
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share $0.6600
Current Distribution Rate on Closing Common Share Price (2) 4.83%
Current Distribution Rate on NAV (2) 4.56%
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Common Share Price & NAV (weekly closing price)
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[DATA POINTS REPRESENTED IN CHART]
Common Share Price NAV
11/27/2009 10.84 13.37
12/4/2009 10.99 13.38
12/11/2009 11.11 13.48
12/18/2009 11.54 13.58
12/24/2009 11.73 13.65
12/31/2009 11.9 13.71
1/8/2010 12.04 13.91
1/15/2010 12.2 14.01
1/22/2010 12.21 14.01
1/29/2010 12.21 14.03
2/5/2010 12.26 14.01
2/12/2010 12.38 13.98
2/19/2010 12.71 13.99
2/26/2010 12.81 14
3/5/2010 12.76 14.03
3/12/2010 12.74 14.11
3/19/2010 12.8 14.17
3/26/2010 12.96 14.21
4/1/2010 13.16 14.22
4/9/2010 13.45 14.3
4/16/2010 13.51 14.36
4/23/2010 13.4 14.35
4/30/2010 13.48 14.35
5/7/2010 12.52 14.17
5/14/2010 12.9 14.17
5/21/2010 12.03 14.02
5/28/2010 12.65 13.96
6/4/2010 12.2 13.91
6/11/2010 12.59 13.81
6/18/2010 12.52 13.83
6/25/2010 12.68 13.84
7/2/2010 12.4 13.75
7/9/2010 12.56 13.76
7/16/2010 12.73 13.85
7/23/2010 12.99 13.91
7/30/2010 13.1 13.98
8/6/2010 13.08 13.97
8/13/2010 13.1 13.99
8/20/2010 13.21 14.02
8/27/2010 13.2 14.03
9/3/2010 13.22 14.03
9/10/2010 13.2 14.07
9/17/2010 13.1 14.12
9/24/2010 12.97 14.16
10/1/2010 13.2 14.17
10/8/2010 13.12 14.23
10/15/2010 13.13 14.27
10/22/2010 13.28 14.3
10/29/2010 13.3 14.39
11/5/2010 13.55 14.43
11/12/2010 13.38 14.45
11/19/2010 13.63 14.46
11/26/2010 13.74 14.47
11/30/2010 13.66 14.46
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Performance
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Average Annual Total Return
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6 Months Ended 1 Year Ended 5 Years Ended Inception (5/25/2004)
11/30/2010 11/30/2010 11/30/2010 to 11/30/2010
FUND PERFORMANCE (3)
NAV 6.06% 12.61% 1.63% 2.45%
Market Value 10.56% 30.97% 3.07% 0.84%
INDEX PERFORMANCE
S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index 4.81% 11.98% 5.07% 5.06%
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% of Total
Industry Classification Investments
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Health Care Providers & Services 11.0%
Media 10.0
Diversified Consumer Services 7.8
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 7.3
Chemicals 6.7
Aerospace & Defense 5.1
Diversified Telecommunication Services 4.3
Containers & Packaging 3.7
Electric Utilities 3.7
IT Services 3.2
Capital Markets 3.1
Software 3.0
Specialty Retail 2.9
Pharmaceuticals 2.5
Diversified Financial Services 2.2
Food & Staples Retailing 2.1
Commercial Services & Supplies 2.1
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders 1.6
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 1.5
Road & Rail 1.4
Real Estate Management & Development 1.3
Food Products 1.2
Metals & Mining 1.2
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.0
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 1.0
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 1.0
Energy Equipment & Services 0.9
Computers & Peripherals 0.9
Household Products 0.9
Multi-Utilities 0.7
Automobiles 0.7
Leisure Equipment & Products 0.6
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 0.6
Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.6
Paper & Forest Products 0.5
Building Products 0.5
Internet & Catalog Retail 0.4
Insurance 0.3
Industrial Conglomerates 0.2
Household Durables 0.2
Airlines 0.1
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Total 100.0%
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% of Total
Credit Quality (S&P Ratings) (4) Investments
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BBB+ 0.5%
BBB 0.2
BBB- 5.8
BB+ 11.2
BB 16.4
BB- 26.1
B+ 17.3
B 12.3
B- 1.8
CCC- 0.3
NR 1.4
NR (Privately rated securities) 6.7
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% of Total
Top 10 Issuers Investments
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Reynolds Consumer Products Holdings, Inc. 1.7%
LPL Holdings, Inc. 1.7
SunGard Data Systems, Inc. 1.6
NRG Energy, Inc. 1.6
Asurion Corporation 1.5
Brenntag Holding GmbH & Co. 1.5
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc. 1.4
The Hertz Corporation 1.4
Warner Chilcott Corporation 1.3
Advantage Sales & Marketing, Inc. 1.3
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Total 15.0%
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(1) Most recent distribution paid or declared through 11/30/2010. The
distribution was increased subsequent to 11/30/2010. See Note 9 -
Subsequent Events in the Notes to Financial Statements. Subject to change
in the future.
(2) Distribution rates are calculated by annualizing the most recent
distribution paid or declared through the report date and then dividing by
Common Share Price or NAV, as applicable, as of 11/30/2010. Subject to
change in the future.
(3) Total return is based on the combination of reinvested dividend, capital
gain and return of capital distributions, if any, at prices obtained by
the Dividend Reinvestment Plan and changes in NAV per share for net asset
value returns and changes in Common Share price for market value returns.
Total returns do not reflect sales load and are not annualized for periods
less than one year. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
(4) Ratings below BBB- by Standard & Poor's Ratings Group are considered to be
below investment grade.
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Portfolio Commentary (Unaudited)
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INVESTMENT MANAGER
First Trust Advisors L.P. ("First Trust") was established in 1991 and is located
in Wheaton, Illinois. First Trust offers customized portfolio management using
its structured, quantitative approach to security selection. As of November 30,
2010, First Trust managed or supervised $39.65 billion in assets. The First
Trust Leveraged Finance Investment Team began managing the First Trust Senior
Floating Rate Income Fund II on October 12, 2010. The experienced professionals
comprising the First Trust Leveraged Finance Investment Team currently manage
assets that total approximately $521 million as of November 30, 2010. The team's
experience includes managing senior secured floating-rate corporate loans
("Senior Loans") in both the U.S. and Europe, managing high-yield debt and
corporate restructuring expertise. The team has managed institutional separate
accounts, commingled funds, structured products and retail funds.
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT TEAM
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WILLIAM HOUSEY, CFA
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, SENIOR PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Mr. Housey joined First Trust in June 2010 as Senior Portfolio Manager and has
nearly 15 years of investment experience. Prior to joining First Trust, Mr.
Housey was at Morgan Stanley/Van Kampen Funds, Inc. for 11 years and served as
Executive Director and Co-Portfolio Manager. Mr. Housey has extensive experience
in portfolio management of both leveraged and unleveraged credit products,
including Senior Loans, high-yield bonds, credit derivatives and corporate
restructurings. Mr. Housey received a BS in Finance from Eastern Illinois
University and an MBA in Finance as well as Management and Strategy from
Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Business. Mr. Housey holds the
Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
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SCOTT D. FRIES, CFA
VICE PRESIDENT, PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Mr. Fries joined First Trust in June 2010 as Portfolio Manager in the Leveraged
Finance Investment Team and has over 15 years of investment industry experience.
Prior to joining First Trust, Mr. Fries spent 15 years and served as
Co-Portfolio Manager of Institutional Separately Managed Accounts for Morgan
Stanley/Van Kampen Funds, Inc. Mr. Fries received a BA in International Business
from Illinois Wesleyan University and an MBA in Finance from DePaul University.
Mr. Fries holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
COMMENTARY
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
The primary investment objective of the First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income
Fund II ("FCT" or the "Fund") is to seek a high level of current income. As a
secondary objective, the Fund attempts to preserve capital. The Fund pursues its
objectives by investing in a portfolio of Senior Loans. There can be no
assurance that the Fund's investment objectives will be achieved. The Fund may
not be appropriate for all investors.
MARKET RECAP
The six-month reporting period ending November 30, 2010 began on a negative
note, as investors grappled with potential sovereign risk in Europe,
particularly Greece, which led to a flight to quality. The S&P/LSTA Leveraged
Loan Index ("Index") declined -0.44% in the month of June, reflecting these
worries. However, since June, the Index has posted positive results in each
month, which led to a 4.81% total return for the Index for the six-month
reporting period covered by this report.
The positive returns in the Senior Loan market were supported by two factors:
improving credit quality and a supportive technical backdrop. From a fundamental
credit standpoint, the default rate has steadily moved lower throughout the
period. At the end of May, the trailing twelve-month default rate stood at 4.64%
and has declined steadily to end November at 2.25%. Investor confidence has
increased as the default environment improved, which has resulted in higher
average loan prices. As one might expect in a declining default environment,
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Portfolio Commentary - (Continued) (Unaudited)
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corporate performance has improved. In both the second and third calendar
quarters this year, companies that file publicly within the Index have
experienced both revenue growth and EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes
depreciation and amortization, which is a measure of a company's cash flow)
growth over the same periods one year ago. Improving corporate performance and
declining default rates have benefited the Senior Loan market over the period.
The technical backdrop in the Senior Loan market has benefited loan prices over
the past six months. The Senior Loan market has been increasingly active over
the reporting period. The demand for Senior Loans has increased along with new
issue supply. Over the calendar year to date period, the Senior Loan market has
seen $91 billion in net new loan issuance compared to $130 billion in potential
demand (driven by prepayments in the market and new inflows into retail Senior
Loan funds). The strong demand for Senior Loans has allowed the secondary market
prices of loans to trend higher, from approximately 90.4 cents on the dollar at
the beginning of the period to 92.8 cents on the dollar at November month end.
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
For the six-month period ending November 30, 2010, the Fund generated a market
price total return1 of 10.56% and a net asset value (NAV) total return1 of
6.06%. The Fund's market price return benefited in the period as the discount to
NAV narrowed from -9.38% at the beginning of the period to -5.53% at the end of
the reporting period.
The Fund paid six income distributions in the six months covered by this report
for a total distribution of $0.309 per common share. This period's income
distributions compare favorability to the $0.21 per common share that was paid
in the prior six-month period (December 1, 2009 - May 31, 2010). During the
current reporting period, the Fund increased the monthly income distribution two
times. The increased income distributions reflect both a higher level of LIBOR
(London Interbank Offered Rate), and an increase in coupons in the Senior Loan
market. At the end of November 2010, the Funds distribution yield at NAV was
4.56% (4.83% at market price).
The Fund's NAV return for the period outperformed its benchmark index, the
S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index return of 4.81% by 125 basis points, but lagged
the peer group median return of 6.86% by 80 basis points. The Fund's higher
credit quality portfolio construction relative to the peer group detracted from
returns in the period. For the six months ending November 30, 2010, lower
quality B rated loans within the Index returned +6.31%, outperforming higher
credit quality BB rated loans, which returned +4.54%.
MARKET AND FUND OUTLOOK
As seasoned managers, we have been working diligently to capitalize on the
current market opportunities by performing rigorous credit research and by
seeking to identify what we believe to be excellent risk-adjusted return
opportunities. In accordance with the stated objectives in the Fund's
prospectus, we are focused on credit quality and improving yield. Our portfolio
strategy is to balance the goal of high current income with portfolio risk.
While we expect the Fund to continue to be of high credit quality, we believe
there are some compelling opportunities in the market today that may marginally
reduce the overall portfolio's weighted average credit rating, but which we
believe will improve the portfolio yield and ultimately enhance the risk/reward
profile of the portfolio. We expect that even with these potential enhancements,
the credit quality of the Fund's portfolio would continue to be superior to that
of its benchmark index and many peer funds within the Senior Loan closed-end
fund category. In providing a competitive rate of income to shareholders, we
will focus our attention on those issues that provide the greatest relative
value, or risk-adjusted return.
The First Trust Leveraged Finance Investment Team remains optimistic about the
outlook for the Senior Loan market. With loan prices trading, on average, below
par, defaults trending lower, and credit quality generally strong, we believe
investors with an intermediate time horizon will be rewarded by investing in the
Senior Loan asset class as current market conditions appear to offer investors a
compelling value. Moreover, should interest rates begin to increase in the
future, we anticipate that the Fund will benefit given the floating-rate nature
of the Senior Loan assets.
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1 Total return is based on the combination of reinvested dividend, capital
gain and return of capital distributions, if any, at prices obtained by
the Dividend Reinvestment Plan and changes in NAV per share for net asset
value returns and changes in Common Share price for market value returns.
Total returns do not reflect sales load and are not annualized for
periods less than one year. Past performance is not indicative of future
results.
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DISCLOSURE
The Fund's portfolio holdings are subject to change without notice. Any mention
of specific securities is not a recommendation or solicitation for any person to
buy, sell or hold any particular security. There is no assurance that the Fund
currently holds these securities.
The S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index is a daily total return index that uses
LSTA/LPC Mark-to-Market Pricing to calculate market value change. On a real-time
basis, the Index tracks the current outstanding balance and spread over LIBOR
for fully funded term loans. The facilities included in the Index represent a
broad cross section of leveraged loans syndicated in the United States,
including dollar-denominated loans to overseas issuers. (Information gathered
from Standard & Poor's LCD.)
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address the suitability of securities or the suitability of securities for
investment purposes, and should not be relied on as investment advice.
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FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (a) (b)
NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
PRINCIPAL RATINGS (c) STATED
VALUE DESCRIPTION MOODY'S S&P RATE (d) MATURITY (e) VALUE
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SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS - 147.0%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 7.6%
$ 1,582,109 DAE Aviation Holdings, Inc.,
Term Loan B1 .......................... B3 B 4.04% 07/31/14 $ 1,506,958
1,531,996 DAE Aviation Holdings, Inc.,
Term Loan B2 .......................... B3 B 4.03%-4.04% 07/31/14 1,459,227
2,319,621 GenCorp, Inc., Synthetic Letter of Credit .. Ba2 B+ 3.51% 04/30/13 2,238,435
1,185,964 GenCorp, Inc., Term Loan ................... Ba2 B+ 3.55% 04/30/13 1,144,455
811,324 ILC Industries, Inc., Term Loan,
First Lien ............................ NR (f) NR (f) 2.26% 02/24/12 799,662
1,900,938 L-1 Identity Solutions Operating Co.,
Term Loan B-2 ........................ B1 BB 7.25% 08/05/13 1,896,185
2,697,739 Robertson Fuel Systems, LLC, Term Loan ..... NR (f) NR (f) 3.00%-5.00% 04/19/13 2,556,108
969,925 Safenet, Inc., Term Loan, First Lien ....... B1 B+ 2.75% 04/12/14 926,278
500,000 SI Organization, Inc., Term Loan B ......... Ba3 B+ 5.75% 11/22/16 497,500
4,245,775 Spirit Aerosystems, Inc., Term Loan B ...... Ba1 BBB- 3.54% 09/30/16 4,244,714
404,688 TASC, Inc., Term Loan A .................... Ba2 BB 5.50% 12/18/14 406,036
3,287,656 TASC, Inc., Term Loan B .................... Ba2 BB 5.75% 12/18/15 3,297,930
5,743,367 Triumph Group, Inc., Term Loan B ........... Baa3 BB+ 4.50% 06/16/16 5,763,112
887,687 Wesco Aircraft Hardware Corp.,
Term Loan, First Lien ................. Ba3 BB- 2.51% 09/29/13 883,249
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27,619,849
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AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS - 1.1%
1,187,339 Dole Food Co., Inc., Term Loan B1 .......... Ba2 BB- 5.00%-5.50% 03/02/17 1,191,146
2,949,052 Dole Food Co., Inc., Term Loan C1 .......... Ba2 BB- 5.00%-5.50% 03/02/17 2,958,510
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4,149,656
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AIRLINES - 0.1%
485,000 Delta Air Lines, Inc., Synthetic Revolving
Credit Facility ....................... Ba2 BB- 2.11%-2.29% 04/30/12 472,875
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ALUMINUM - 1.7%
4,346,496 Novelis Corp., Term Loan ................... Ba1 BB- 2.26% 07/06/14 4,311,538
1,975,545 Novelis, Inc., Canadian, Term Loan ......... Ba1 BB- 2.26% 07/06/14 1,959,655
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6,271,193
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APPAREL RETAIL - 0.8%
2,000,000 Gymboree Corp., Term Loan .................. B1 B+ 5.50% 11/19/17 2,007,858
946,309 Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation,
Term Loan B ........................... Ba2 BBB 4.75% 05/06/16 956,802
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2,964,660
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APPLICATION SOFTWARE - 0.7%
2,691,848 Verint Systems, Inc., Term Loan, First Lien . B1 BB- 5.25% 05/25/14 2,680,071
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ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS - 4.5%
1,313,950 Grosvenor Capital Management Holdings,
LLP, Term Loan ........................ NR (f) NR (f) 4.31% 12/05/16 1,287,671
2,895,127 LPL Holdings, Inc., Extended Term Loan ..... Ba3 B+ 4.25% 06/30/15 2,898,746
5,975,000 LPL Holdings, Inc., Term Loan .............. Ba3 B+ 5.25% 06/28/17 6,019,812
6,704,791 Nuveen Investments, Inc., Term Loan ........ B3 B 3.29% 11/13/14 6,246,941
Page 6 See Notes to Financial Statements
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (a) (b) - (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
PRINCIPAL RATINGS (c) STATED
VALUE DESCRIPTION MOODY'S S&P RATE (d) MATURITY (e) VALUE
____________ _____________________________________________ _________________ ____________ ____________ _______________
SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS - (Continued)
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS - (CONTINUED)
$ 135,384 Oxford US Acquisition, LLC, Term Loan,
Tranche B-2 ........................... NR (f) NR (f) 2.04% 05/12/14 $ 121,846
______________
16,575,016
______________
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT - 0.3%
1,000,000 Metaldyne, LLC, Term Loan B ................ B1 B+ 7.75% 10/22/16 1,010,000
______________
AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS - 0.7%
2,625,477 Ford Motor Co., Term Loan, Tranche B-1 ..... Baa3 BB 3.01%-3.05% 12/15/13 2,597,750
______________
AUTOMOTIVE RETAIL - 0.6%
2,166,842 KAR Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B ............ Ba3 B+ 3.01% 10/20/13 2,149,237
______________
BROADCASTING & CABLE TV - 4.5%
755,467 Cumulus Media, Inc., Term Loan,
First Lien ............................ Caa1 B- 4.00% 06/11/14 694,274
1,402,270 Gray Television, Inc., Term Loan B ......... B2 B 3.76% 12/31/14 1,361,370
4,297,500 LBI Media, Inc., Term Loan B ............... B1 B- 1.76% 03/31/12 4,025,327
3,482,500 Raycom Media, Inc., Term Loan,
Tranche B ............................. NR NR 1.81% 06/25/14 3,203,900
1,000,000 Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.,
Term Loan B ........................... Baa3 BB 5.50% 10/29/15 1,012,500
3,575,318 Univision Corp., Extended Term Loan ........ B2 B 4.51% 03/29/16 3,328,399
2,787,659 Univision Corp., Term Loan ................. B2 B 2.51% 09/29/14 2,643,049
______________
16,268,819
______________
BUILDING PRODUCTS - 0.7%
2,000,000 Goodman Global, Inc., Term Loan B .......... B1 B+ 5.75% 10/29/16 2,013,200
1,000,000 South Edge, LLC, Term Loan C (g)............ NR NR 5.50% 10/31/09 450,000
______________
2,463,200
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CABLE & SATELLITE - 6.1%
2,000,000 Atlantic Broadband Finance, LLC,
Term Loan ............................. Ba3 BB- 5.75% 11/30/15 2,007,500
512,909 Charter Communications Operating, LLC,
Term Loan B-1 ......................... Ba2 BB+ 2.26% 03/06/14 501,424
6,162,146 Charter Communications Operating, LLC,
Term Loan C ........................... Ba1 BB+ 3.54% 09/06/16 6,026,388
5,633,796 CSC Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B-3,
Extended Maturity ..................... Baa3 BBB- 2.00% 03/29/16 5,581,441
2,000,000 Knology, Inc., Term Loan B ................. B1 B+ 5.50% 10/15/16 2,005,626
997,500 Mediacom Broadband, LLC, Term Loan F ....... Ba3 BB- 4.50% 10/23/17 986,694
3,453,424 UPC Broadband Holdings B.V.,
Term Loan T ........................... Ba3 B+ 4.25% 12/31/16 3,388,673
1,946,576 UPC Broadband Holdings B.V.,
Term Loan X ........................... Ba3 B+ 4.25% 12/31/17 1,907,644
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22,405,390
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CASINOS & GAMING - 6.9%
2,935,845 CCM Merger, Inc., Term Loan B .............. Caa1 BB- 8.50% 07/13/12 2,921,900
2,000,000 Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.,
Term Loan B-2 ......................... Caa1 B 3.29% 01/28/15 1,748,250
See Notes to Financial Statements Page 7
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (a) (b) - (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
PRINCIPAL RATINGS (c) STATED
VALUE DESCRIPTION MOODY'S S&P RATE (d) MATURITY (e) VALUE
____________ _____________________________________________ _________________ ____________ ____________ _______________
SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS - (Continued)
CASINOS & GAMING - (CONTINUED)
$ 359,160 Las Vegas Sands, LLC, Delayed Draw
Term Loan 1 ........................... B1 BB- 3.03% 11/23/16 $ 336,039
2,000,000 Las Vegas Sands, LLC, Term Loan B .......... B1 BB- 3.03% 11/23/16 1,876,876
3,287,186 Penn National Gaming, Inc., Term Loan B .... Ba2 BB+ 2.00%-2.04% 10/03/12 3,265,271
799,190 Seminole Tribe of Florida, Delayed Draw
Term Loan B1 .......................... Ba1 BBB- 1.81% 03/05/14 775,214
2,881,619 Seminole Tribe of Florida, Delayed Draw
Term Loan B2 .......................... Ba1 BBB- 1.81% 03/05/14 2,795,171
1,912,955 Seminole Tribe of Florida, Delayed Draw
Term Loan B3 .......................... Ba1 BBB- 1.81% 03/05/14 1,855,567
4,945,965 VML US Finance, LLC, Term Loan B ........... B1 BB- 4.80% 05/25/13 4,943,877
5,000,000 Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, Term Loan B ........... Ba3 BB 4.50% 08/04/15 4,852,085
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25,370,250
______________
COMMODITY CHEMICALS - 2.3%
1,421,521 Ineos Group Limited, Term Loan B2 .......... B1 B 7.50% 12/14/13 1,441,659
1,421,521 Ineos Group Limited, Term Loan C2 .......... B1 B 8.00% 12/14/14 1,441,660
5,520,929 Univar, Inc., Term Loan B-Opco ............. B2 B 3.26% 11/30/16 5,502,197
______________
8,385,516
______________
COMPUTER HARDWARE - 1.4%
727,050 Activant Solutions, Inc., Term Loan ........ B1 B 2.31% 05/02/13 711,600
4,352,457 Activant Solutions, Inc., Term Loan B3 ..... B1 B 6.00% 02/02/16 4,319,813
______________
5,031,413
______________
DATA PROCESSING & OUTSOURCED SERVICES - 1.6%
6,772,500 Harland Clarke Holdings Corp., Term Loan B . B1 B+ 2.76%-2.79% 06/30/14 6,008,901
______________
DIVERSIFIED CHEMICALS - 4.6%
637,174 Brenntag Holding GmbH & Co. KG,
Acquisition Term Loan ................. Ba2 BBB- 3.76%-4.23% 01/17/14 638,766
4,322,712 Brenntag Holding GmbH & Co. KG,
Term Loan B2 .......................... Ba2 BBB- 3.75%-3.79% 01/17/14 4,333,518
3,000,000 Brenntag Holding GmbH & Co. KG,
Term Loan, Second Lien ................ B1 BB- 6.45% 06/18/15 3,007,500
3,570,920 Huntsman International, LLC,
Term Loan B ........................... Ba2 B+ 1.77%-1.79% 04/19/14 3,463,793
1,068,219 Huntsman International, LLC,
Term Loan C ........................... Ba2 B+ 2.50%-2.52% 06/30/16 1,045,186
3,295,391 Rockwood Specialties Group, Inc.,
Term Loan H ........................... Ba2 BB+ 6.00% 05/15/14 3,304,315
1,129,596 Solutia, Inc., Term Loan ................... Ba1 BB- 4.50% 03/17/17 1,133,479
______________
16,926,557
______________
DIVERSIFIED SUPPORT SERVICES - 0.2%
704,950 Diversey, Inc., Term Loan B ................ Ba2 BB- 5.50% 11/24/15 708,915
______________
EDUCATION SERVICES - 1.3%
4,367,540 EDUCATION MANAGEMENT, LLC, TERM LOAN C ..... B1 BB 2.06% 06/01/13 4,241,973
574,556 ProQuest-CSA, LLC, Term Loan, First Lien ... Ba2 BB- 3.79% 02/09/14 559,115
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4,801,088
______________
Page 8 See Notes to Financial Statements
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (a) (b) - (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
PRINCIPAL RATINGS (c) STATED
VALUE DESCRIPTION MOODY'S S&P RATE (d) MATURITY (e) VALUE
____________ _____________________________________________ _________________ ____________ ____________ _______________
SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS - (Continued)
ELECTRIC UTILITIES - 6.0%
$ 4,327,137 Astoria Generating Co., Acquisitions,
LLC, Term Loan B ...................... B1 BB- 2.04% 02/23/13 $ 4,262,230
1,605,870 Calpine Corp., First Priority Term Loan .... B1 B+ 3.17% 03/29/14 1,594,621
3,521,913 Mirant North America, LLC, Term Loan ....... Ba2 BB 4.00% 01/03/13 3,494,766
7,947,687 NRG Energy, Inc., Extended Synthetic
Letter of Credit ...................... Baa3 BB+ 3.54% 08/31/15 7,896,591
416,278 NRG Energy, Inc., Extended Term Loan B ..... Baa3 BB+ 3.54% 08/31/15 415,907
3,042 NRG Energy, Inc., Synthetic
Letter of Credit ...................... Baa3 BB+ 2.04% 02/01/13 3,011
87,701 NRG Energy, Inc., Term Loan ................ Baa3 BB+ 1.79% 02/01/13 86,793
900,653 Pike Electric, Inc., Term Loan B ........... NR (f) NR (f) 2.06% 07/01/12 855,621
1,018,074 Pike Electric, Inc., Term Loan C ........... NR (f) NR (f) 2.06% 12/10/12 967,171
1,597,203 Riverside Energy Center, LLC,
Term Loan ............................. Ba3 BB- 4.54% 06/24/11 1,593,210
169,917 Rocky Mountain Energy Center, LLC,
Letter of Credit ...................... Ba3 BB- 4.54% 06/24/11 169,492
536,580 Rocky Mountain Energy Center, LLC,
Term Loan ............................. Ba3 BB- 4.54% 06/24/11 535,238
______________
21,874,651
______________
ENVIRONMENTAL & FACILITIES SERVICES - 1.7%
5,985,000 EnergySolutions, LLC, Term Loan ............ Ba2 BB+ 6.25% 08/13/16 6,029,887
______________
FOOD DISTRIBUTORS - 0.2%
847,826 B&G Foods, Inc., Term Loan C ............... Ba1 BB 2.30% 02/23/13 840,761
______________
FOOD RETAIL - 3.1%
3,894,796 Dean Foods Co., Term Loan B ................ Ba3 BB 3.29% 04/02/16 3,863,637
1,000,000 Dunkin Brands, Inc., Term Loan B ........... B1 B+ 5.75% 11/19/17 1,009,196
2,368,628 SUPERVALU, Inc., Term Loan B ............... Ba3 BB+ 1.52%-1.54% 06/02/12 2,326,099
4,197,549 SUPERVALU, Inc., Extended
Term Loan B-2 ......................... Ba3 BB+ 3.02%-3.04% 10/05/15 4,124,092
______________
11,323,024
______________
FOREST PRODUCTS - 0.8%
2,814,177 Georgia-Pacific Corporation,
Term Loan C ........................... Ba1 BBB+ 3.54% 12/23/14 2,816,375
______________
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT - 2.3%
5,684,439 Biomet, Inc., Dollar Term Loan ............. B1 BB- 3.25%-3.29% 03/25/15 5,621,882
3,000,000 Djo Finance, LLC, Term Loan ................ Ba2 BB- 3.29% 05/20/14 2,933,250
______________
8,555,132
______________
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES - 6.9%
1,000,000 Davita, Inc., Term Loan B .................. Ba2 BB 4.50% 10/20/16 1,002,500
6,967,613 Fresenius Medical Care AG, Term Loan B ..... Baa3 BBB- 1.63%-1.66% 03/31/13 6,876,107
316,288 Fresenius SE, Term Loan C-1 ................ Baa3 BBB- 4.50% 09/10/14 318,028
180,672 Fresenius SE, Term Loan C-2 ................ Baa3 BBB- 4.50% 09/10/14 181,666
640,641 HCA, Inc., Term Loan A ..................... Ba3 BB 1.54% 11/19/12 626,350
1,372,513 HCA, Inc., Term Loan B ..................... Ba3 BB 2.54% 11/18/13 1,343,347
3,291,558 HCA, Inc., Term Loan B-2 ................... Ba3 BB 3.54% 03/31/17 3,247,517
See Notes to Financial Statements Page 9
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (a) (b) - (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
PRINCIPAL RATINGS (c) STATED
VALUE DESCRIPTION MOODY'S S&P RATE (d) MATURITY (e) VALUE
____________ _____________________________________________ _________________ ____________ ____________ _______________
SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS - (Continued)
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES - (CONTINUED)
$ 4,445,099 Health Management Associates Inc.,
Term Loan B ........................... B1 BB- 2.04% 02/28/14 $ 4,321,850
1,925,000 Healthways, Inc., Term Loan B .............. Ba2 BB 1.79% 12/01/13 1,790,250
4,615,416 Select Medical Corp., Term Loan B-1 ........ Ba2 BB- 4.03% 08/22/14 4,583,685
152,921 United Surgical Partners International, Inc.,
Delayed Draw Term Loan ................ Ba3 B 2.26% 04/19/14 146,613
809,355 United Surgical Partners International, Inc.,
Term Loan B ........................... Ba3 B 2.26%-2.29% 04/19/14 775,969
______________
25,213,882
______________
HEALTH CARE SERVICES - 3.9%
262,866 CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.,
Delayed Draw Term Loan ................ Ba3 BB 2.54% 07/25/14 256,655
2,571,462 CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.,
Extended Term Loan .................... Ba3 BB 3.76%-3.79% 01/25/17 2,545,105
5,111,599 CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.,
Term Loan ............................. Ba3 BB 2.51%-2.54% 07/25/14 4,990,837
1,995,000 InVentiv Health, Inc., Term Loan ........... Ba3 BB- 6.50% 08/15/16 2,004,975
1,428,875 Quintiles Transnational Corp.,
Term Loan B, First Lien ............... Ba2 BB 2.29% 03/31/13 1,407,442
1,000,000 Rural Metro Corp., Term Loan B ............. B1 B+ 6.00% 11/19/16 1,009,150
2,000,000 Sheridan Healthcare, Inc., Incremental
Term Loan ............................. B1 B 6.00% 06/15/14 1,940,000
______________
14,154,164
______________
HOMEBUILDING - 0.3%
962,217 MATTAMY FUNDING PARTNERSHIP, TERM LOAN ..... NR (f) NR (f) 2.56% 04/11/13 904,484
______________
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS - 1.4%
2,000,000 Global Autocare, Inc., Term Loan B ......... B3 BB- 6.00% 11/05/16 2,001,250
1,000,000 Ids Acquisition Corp., Term Loan ........... NR BB- 7.25% 11/30/16 1,003,125
2,000,000 Pelican Products, Inc., Term Loan .......... NR (f) NR (f) 5.75% 11/30/16 2,007,500
______________
5,011,875
______________
INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS & ENERGY TRADERS - 2.4%
6,350,115 Dynegy Holdings, Inc., Synthetic
Letter of Credit ...................... B1 B+ 4.01% 04/02/13 6,184,415
73,959 Dynegy Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B ......... B1 B+ 4.01% 04/02/13 72,029
3,380,303 Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co.,
LLC, Initial Term Loan B3 ............. B2 B+ 3.75%-3.79% 10/10/14 2,601,566
______________
8,858,010
______________
INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES - 0.4%
1,373,216 BUCYRUS INTERNATIONAL, INC., TERM LOAN C ... Ba2 BB+ 4.25% 01/17/16 1,378,352
______________
INSURANCE BROKERS - 0.2%
775,250 HealthCare Partners, LLC, Term Loan ........ Ba2 BBB- 2.01% 10/31/13 761,683
______________
INTEGRATED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 6.3%
2,000,000 Avaya, Inc., Term Loan B ................... B1 B 3.03% 10/26/14 1,814,376
5,000,000 Global Tel Link Corp., Term Loan B ......... B1 B 7.25% 11/12/16 4,900,000
Page 10 See Notes to Financial Statements
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (a) (b) - (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
PRINCIPAL RATINGS (c) STATED
VALUE DESCRIPTION MOODY'S S&P RATE (d) MATURITY (e) VALUE
____________ _____________________________________________ _________________ ____________ ____________ _______________
SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS - (Continued)
INTEGRATED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - (CONTINUED)
$ 2,242,316 Intelsat Corp., Term Loan B-2-A ............ B1 BB- 2.79% 01/03/14 $ 2,196,535
2,241,624 Intelsat Corp., Term Loan B-2-B ............ B1 BB- 2.79% 01/03/14 2,195,857
2,241,624 Intelsat Corp., Term Loan B-2-C ............ B1 BB- 2.79% 01/03/14 2,195,857
1,000,000 Level 3 Financing, Inc., Term Loan A ....... B1 B+ 2.54% 03/13/14 928,571
1,485,005 NTELOS, Inc., Term Loan .................... Ba3 BB 5.75% 08/07/15 1,488,717
4,976,896 Telesat Canada, U.S. Term Loan I ........... B1 BB- 3.26% 10/31/14 4,938,325
427,484 Telesat Canada, U.S. Term Loan II .......... B1 BB- 3.26% 10/31/14 424,171
2,000,000 Time Warner Telecom Holdings, Inc.,
Term Loan B ........................... Ba1 B+ 3.54% 01/07/13 1,981,250
______________
23,063,659
______________
INTERNET RETAIL - 0.6%
2,407,394 Sabre Holdings Corp., Term Loan ............ B1 B 2.26%-2.29% 09/30/14 2,247,302
______________
IT CONSULTING & OTHER SERVICES - 3.1%
445,740 Apptis (DE), Inc., Term Loan ............... B1 B+ 3.51%-3.54% 12/20/12 440,168
5,750,000 DynCorp International, Inc., Term Loan ..... Ba1 BB 6.25% 07/07/16 5,785,868
4,147,081 West Corporation, Term Loan B-2 ............ Ba3 BB- 2.63% 10/24/13 4,090,059
1,000,000 West Corporation, Term Loan B-5 ............ Ba3 BB- 4.50% 07/15/16 999,583
______________
11,315,678
______________
LEISURE FACILITIES - 2.7%
1,016,221 London Arena and Waterfront Finance, LLC,
Term Loan A ........................... NR (f) NR (f) 2.75% 03/08/12 975,573
3,870,130 Six Flags, Inc., Exit Term Loan B .......... Ba3 BB 6.00% 06/30/16 3,886,539
965,000 Town Sports International, LLC,
Term Loan ............................. Ba2 BB- 2.13% 02/27/14 902,275
3,960,000 Universal City Development Partners, Ltd.,
Term Loan ............................. Ba2 BB- 5.50% 11/06/14 3,989,700
______________
9,754,087
______________
LEISURE PRODUCTS - 0.9%
995,000 Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.,
Term Loan B ........................... Ba2 BB- 4.50% 11/06/16 990,423
1,325,798 LodgeNet Entertainment Corp., Term Loan .... B3 B 2.29% 04/04/14 1,253,708
1,039,294 Sram, LLC, Term Loan B ..................... Ba3 BB- 5.00%-5.50% 04/30/15 1,039,294
______________
3,283,425
______________
LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE - 0.2%
630,950 Conseco, Inc., Term Loan ................... B2 B- 7.50% 10/10/13 628,584
______________
MANAGED HEALTH CARE - 4.7%
1,167,179 IASIS Healthcare Corporation,
Delayed Draw Term Loan ................ Ba2 B+ 2.26% 03/15/14 1,132,650
318,412 IASIS Healthcare Corporation,
Synthetic Letter of Credit ............ Ba2 B+ 2.36% 03/15/14 308,992
3,372,262 IASIS Healthcare Corporation, Term Loan .... Ba2 B+ 2.26% 03/15/14 3,272,500
500,000 Medassets, Inc., Term Loan B................ Ba3 BB- 5.25% 11/19/16 502,188
6,006,154 MultiPlan, Inc., Term Loan ................. Ba3 B 6.50% 08/17/17 6,026,803
5,970,038 Vanguard Health Systems Inc., Term Loan B .. Ba2 BB- 5.00% 01/29/16 5,989,936
______________
17,233,069
______________
See Notes to Financial Statements Page 11
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (a) (b) - (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
PRINCIPAL RATINGS (c) STATED
VALUE DESCRIPTION MOODY'S S&P RATE (d) MATURITY (e) VALUE
____________ _____________________________________________ _________________ ____________ ____________ _______________
SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS - (Continued)
METAL & GLASS CONTAINERS - 0.8%
$ 2,736,000 BWAY Corporation, Term Loan B .............. Ba3 B 5.50%-6.00% 06/16/17 $ 2,747,970
256,500 BWAY Corporation, Term Loan C .............. Ba3 B 5.50%-6.00% 06/16/17 257,622
______________
3,005,592
______________
MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENT - 2.9%
4,667,250 AMC Entertainment, Inc., Term Loan ......... Ba2 BB- 1.75% 01/26/13 4,600,858
2,000,000 National CineMedia, LLC, Term Loan B ....... Ba3 B+ 2.05% 02/13/15 1,953,928
1,487,398 Regal Cinemas Corporation, Term Loan ....... Ba3 BB- 3.79% 11/17/16 1,492,512
2,427,885 TWCC Holding Corporation, Term Loan B ...... Ba2 BB 5.00% 09/14/15 2,439,012
______________
10,486,310
______________
MULTI-UTILITIES - 1.1%
2,510,637 KGEN, LLC, Synthetic Letter of Credit ...... B1 BB- 2.06% 02/08/14 2,378,829
1,688,234 KGEN, LLC, Term Loan ....................... B1 BB- 2.06% 02/08/14 1,599,601
______________
3,978,430
______________
OFFICE SERVICES & SUPPLIES - 0.7%
2,704,719 Emdeon Business Services, LLC,
Term Loan, First Lien ................. Ba3 BB 2.26% 11/16/13 2,651,471
______________
OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES - 1.3%
2,238,750 Aquilex Holdings, LLC, Term Loan ........... Ba3 BB- 5.50% 04/01/16 2,219,161
2,479,802 Dresser, Inc., Term Loan B ................. B2 B+ 2.61% 05/04/14 2,465,853
______________
4,685,014
______________
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION - 1.1%
1,974,060 Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.,
Term Loan ............................. Ba2 BB- 2.50%-2.51% 07/01/13 1,940,501
1,990,139 SemCrude, L.P., Prefunded Synthetic
Letter of Credit ...................... NR NR 7.29% 11/30/12 1,997,105
160,508 SemCrude, L.P., Term Loan,
Second Lien (h)........................ NR NR 9.00% 11/30/16 161,461
______________
4,099,067
______________
OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING - 1.0%
106,389 Alon USA, Inc., Term Loan
(Edgington Facility) .................. B1 B+ 2.54% 06/22/13 81,388
851,111 Alon USA, Inc., Term Loan
(Paramount Facility) .................. B1 B+ 2.51%-2.54% 06/22/13 651,100
114,943 Calumet Lubricants Co., L.P.,
Synthetic Letter of Credit ............ B1 B 4.14% 01/03/15 111,015
846,776 Calumet Lubricants Co., L.P., Term Loan .... B1 B 4.27%-4.29% 01/03/15 817,844
2,000,000 Citgo Petroleum Corporation,
Term Loan B ........................... Ba2 BB+ 6.29% 06/24/15 2,045,626
______________
3,706,973
______________
OTHER DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES - 3.3%
2,000,000 FIFTH THIRD PROCESSING, LLC, TERM LOAN B ... Ba3 BB- 5.50% 12/31/16 2,006,500
1,000,000 Fifth Third Processing, LLC, Term Loan,
Second Lien ........................... B2 B- 8.25% 12/31/17 1,009,167
Page 12 See Notes to Financial Statements
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(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (a) (b) - (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
PRINCIPAL RATINGS (c) STATED
VALUE DESCRIPTION MOODY'S S&P RATE (d) MATURITY (e) VALUE
____________ _____________________________________________ _________________ ____________ ____________ _______________
SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS - (Continued)
OTHER DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES - (CONTINUED)
$ 5,000,000 First American Payment Systems, L.P.,
Term Loan B ........................... B1 B+ 6.75% 10/29/16 $ 4,975,000
3,084,704 Royalty Pharma Finance Trust, Term Loan .... Baa2 BBB- 2.54% 04/16/13 3,068,319
1,000,000 WorldPay U.S., Inc., Facility B2A (USD) .... Ba2 BB 6.25% 08/06/17 1,001,250
______________
12,060,236
______________
PACKAGED FOODS & MEATS - 0.4%
451,305 Weight Watchers International, Inc.,
Term Loan B ........................... Ba1 BB+ 1.81% 01/26/14 446,694
1,001,215 Weight Watchers International, Inc.,
Term Loan D ........................... Ba1 BB+ 2.56% 06/30/16 1,003,092
______________
1,449,786
______________
PAPER PACKAGING - 4.6%
2,050,000 Graham Packaging Holdings Co.,
Term Loan C ........................... B1 B+ 6.75% 04/30/14 2,063,179
2,456,258 Graphic Packaging International, Inc.,
Term Loan ............................. Ba3 BB+ 3.00%-3.04% 05/16/14 2,435,994
3,317,788 Graphic Packaging International, Inc.,
Term Loan B ........................... Ba3 BB+ 2.25%-2.29% 05/16/14 3,259,312
4,968,750 Reynolds Consumer Products Holdings,
Inc., Incremental Term Loan ........... B1 BB- 6.25% 05/05/16 4,997,733
3,959,473 Reynolds Consumer Products Holdings,
Inc., Term Loan ....................... B1 BB- 6.75% 11/05/15 3,989,169
______________
16,745,387
______________
PHARMACEUTICALS - 3.7%
4,842,362 Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc.,
Dollar Term Loan ...................... Ba3 BB- 2.51% 04/10/14 4,565,945
1,698,313 Mylan, Inc., Term Loan B ................... Baa3 BBB- 3.56% 10/02/14 1,696,977
2,586,864 Warner Chilcott Corporation,
Term Loan A ........................... Ba3 BB 6.00% 10/30/14 2,584,440
1,339,875 Warner Chilcott Corporation,
Term Loan B ........................... Ba3 BB 6.25% 04/30/15 1,347,133
1,248,704 Warner Chilcott Corporation,
Term Loan B1 .......................... Ba3 BB 6.25% 04/30/15 1,255,723
2,079,318 Warner Chilcott Corporation,
Term Loan B2 .......................... Ba3 BB 6.25% 04/30/15 2,091,006
______________
13,541,224
______________
PUBLISHING - 1.3%
81,440 Cenveo Corporation, Delayed Draw
Term Loan ............................. Ba2 BB 4.79% 06/21/13 81,033
2,178,336 Cenveo Corporation, Term Loan C ............ Ba2 BB 4.79% 06/21/13 2,167,444
2,000,000 Getty Images, Inc., Term Loan B ............ Ba3 BB- 5.25% 11/09/16 2,015,500
845,147 Yell Group, PLC, Term Loan B1 .............. B3 B 4.01% 07/31/14 357,075
______________
4,621,052
______________
REAL ESTATE OPERATING COMPANIES - 0.6%
2,000,000 CB Richard Ellis Services, Inc.,
Term Loan B ........................... Ba1 BB 3.50% 11/10/16 1,998,334
______________
See Notes to Financial Statements Page 13
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (a) (b) - (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
PRINCIPAL RATINGS (c) STATED
VALUE DESCRIPTION MOODY'S S&P RATE (d) MATURITY (e) VALUE
____________ _____________________________________________ _________________ ____________ ____________ _______________
SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS - (Continued)
REAL ESTATE SERVICES - 1.3%
$ 3,000,000 ClubCorp Corp Operations, Inc.,
Term Loan ............................. Ba2 BB 6.00% 11/30/16 $ 3,015,000
2,000,000 Realogy Corp., Delayed Term Loan ........... B1 CCC- 3.25%-3.29% 10/10/13 1,836,428
______________
4,851,428
______________
RESTAURANTS - 1.1%
4,000,000 Focus Brands, Inc., Term Loan B ............ B2 B 7.25% 11/05/16 4,035,000
______________
RETAIL REITS - 1.5%
5,655,542 Capital Automotive, L.P., Term Loan C ...... Ba3 B 2.76% 12/14/12 5,598,986
______________
SEMICONDUTORS - 1.3%
3,000,000 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.,
Extended Term Loan .................... B2 B- 4.50% 12/01/16 2,820,000
1,745,625 Intersil Corporation, Term Loan ............ Ba2 BB+ 4.75% 04/26/16 1,753,480
______________
4,573,480
______________
SPECIALIZED CONSUMER SERVICES - 10.2%
957,500 Acosta, Inc., Term Loan .................... NR (f) NR (f) 2.51% 07/28/13 941,127
3,312,457 Acxiom Corporation, Extended
Term Loan ............................. Ba2 BBB- 3.29% 03/15/15 3,312,457
7,219,533 Advantage Sales & Marketing, Inc.,
Term Loan, First Lien ................. NR (f) NR (f) 5.00% 05/05/16 7,205,094
4,537,250 Affinion Group, Inc., Term Loan B .......... Ba2 BB- 5.00% 10/09/16 4,505,113
226,464 ARAMARK Corporation, Prefunded
Synthetic Letter of Credit 2 .......... Ba3 BB 3.51% 07/26/16 225,437
3,443,529 ARAMARK Corporation, Term Loan B ........... Ba3 BB 3.54% 07/26/16 3,427,926
7,000,000 Asurion Corp., New Term Loan,
First Lien ............................ NR (f) NR (f) 6.75% 07/03/15 6,892,501
1,466,178 Asurion Corp., Term Loan, First Lien ....... NR (f) NR (f) 3.25%-3.28% 07/03/14 1,365,878
2,000,000 Brickman Group Holdings, Inc.,
Term Loan B ........................... B1 B+ 7.25% 10/15/16 2,015,000
1,656,717 Nielsen Finance, LLC, Dollar
Term Loan A ........................... Ba3 BB- 2.25% 08/09/13 1,623,813
2,729,306 Nielsen Finance, LLC, Dollar
Term Loan B ........................... Ba3 BB- 4.00% 05/01/16 2,701,038
1,481,193 Nielsen Finance, LLC, Dollar
Term Loan C ........................... Ba3 BB- 4.00% 05/01/16 1,456,013
1,640,424 Protection One, Inc., Term Loan ............ Ba3 BB 6.00% 06/04/16 1,632,222
______________
37,303,619
______________
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS - 2.6%
2,000,000 Arizona Chemical, Inc., Term Loan B ........ B1 B+ 6.75% 11/19/16 2,011,250
3,070,350 Celanese Holdings, LLC,
Extended Term Loan .................... Ba2 BB+ 3.29% 10/31/16 3,078,505
2,000,000 Celanese Holdings, LLC,
Synthetic Letter of Credit ............ Ba2 BB+ 1.75% 04/02/14 1,986,388
947,552 ISP Chemco, LLC, Term Loan ................. Ba3 BB 1.81% 02/16/13 925,639
1,500,000 Omnova Solutions, Inc., Term Loan B ........ Ba2 B+ 5.75% 06/30/17 1,507,500
______________
9,509,282
______________
Page 14 See Notes to Financial Statements
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(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (a) (b) - (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
PRINCIPAL RATINGS (c) STATED
VALUE DESCRIPTION MOODY'S S&P RATE (d) MATURITY (e) VALUE
____________ _____________________________________________ _________________ ____________ ____________ _______________
SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS - (Continued)
SPECIALTY STORES - 2.9%
$ 3,332,996 Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.,
Term Loan C ........................... NR (f) NR (f) 5.00%-5.50% 02/12/16 $ 3,326,746
5,000,000 Petco Animal Supplies, Inc., Term Loan ..... B1 B 6.00% 11/30/17 5,008,750
2,450,673 The Yankee Candle Co., Inc., Term Loan ..... Ba3 BB- 2.26% 02/06/14 2,388,794
______________
10,724,290
______________
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE - 3.7%
2,218,407 Dealer Computer Services, Inc.,
Term Loan, First Lien ................. Ba2 BB 5.25% 04/21/17 2,218,961
1,745,625 Information Solution Company,
Term Loan ............................. Ba2 BB+ 4.75% 04/12/16 1,749,989
1,026,341 Open Solutions, Inc., Term Loan,
First Lien ............................ B1 BB- 2.42% 01/23/14 864,051
4,621,116 SunGard Data Systems, Inc.,
Term Loan A ........................... Ba3 BB 2.00% 02/28/14 4,498,984
4,355,849 SunGard Data Systems, Inc.,
Term Loan B ........................... Ba3 BB 3.90%-3.91% 02/28/16 4,307,526
______________
13,639,511
______________
TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTORS - 0.9%
3,424,960 Sensata Technologies FinanceCo., LLC,
Term Loan, First Lien ................. B1 BB 2.02%-2.04% 04/27/13 3,310,224
______________
TRUCKING - 2.1%
1,101,648 The Hertz Corporation, Prefunded
Synthetic Letter of Credit ............ Ba1 BB- 2.03% 12/21/12 1,088,948
6,655,256 The Hertz Corporation, Term Loan B ......... Ba1 BB- 2.01% 12/21/12 6,578,534
______________
7,667,482
______________
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 0.8%
2,992,248 Crown Castle Operating Company,
Term Loan ............................. Ba2 BB 1.76% 03/06/14 2,947,364
______________
Total Senior Floating-Rate Loan Interests .. 537,297,982
(Cost $541,731,032) ______________
SENIOR FLOATING-RATE NOTES - 0.2%
SEMICONDUCTORS - 0.2%
650,000 NXP B.V..................................... B3 B- 3.74% 10/15/13 616,688
______________
Total Senior Floating-Rate Notes ........... 616,688
(Cost $650,000) ______________
NOTES - 0.0%
HOMEBUILDING - 0.0%
727,273 TOUSA, Inc. (Payment-In-Kind
Election Note) (i) (j) (k) (l)......... 14.75% 07/01/15 --
______________
Total Notes ................................ --
(Cost $436,364) ______________
See Notes to Financial Statements Page 15
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (a) (b) - (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
SHARES DESCRIPTION VALUE
____________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________
PREFERRED STOCKS - 0.0%
HOMEBUILDING - 0.0%
$ 4,273 TOUSA, Inc. (8.0%, Series A Convertible Payment-In-Kind Preferred Stock) (i) (j) (k) (m) $ --
______________
Total Preferred Stocks ..................... --
(Cost $2,563,636) ______________
COMMON STOCKS - 0.4%
DIVERSIFIED CHEMICALS - 0.3%
19,963 LyondellBasell Industries AF S.C.A., Class A 583,119
18,297 LyondellBasell Industries AF S.C.A., Class B 534,273
______________
1,117,392
______________
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION - 0.1%
19,828 SemGroup Corp., Class A .................... 517,907
______________
Total Common Stocks ........................ 1,635,299
(Cost $1,129,017) ______________
WARRANTS - 0.0%
BROADCASTING - 0.0%
1,449 Cumulus Media, Inc. (i) (k)................. 3,449
______________
Total Warrants ............................. 3,449
(Cost $0) ______________
Total Investments - 147.6% ................. 539,553,418
(Cost $546,510,049) (n)
Outstanding Loan - (42.4%) ................. (155,000,000)
Net Other Assets and Liabilities - (5.2%) .. (18,940,901)
______________
Net Assets - 100.0% ........................ $ 365,612,517
==============
____________________
(a) All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net
assets.
(b) All or a portion of the investments are available to serve as collateral
on the outstanding loan.
(c) Ratings below Baa3 by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") or BBB-
by Standard & Poor's Ratings Group ("S&P") are considered to be below
investment grade.
(d) Senior Loans in which the Fund invests generally pay interest at rates
which are periodically predetermined by reference to a base lending rate
plus a premium. These base lending rates are generally (i) the lending
rate offered by one or more major European banks, such as the London
Inter-Bank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), (ii) the prime rate offered by one or
more United States banks or (iii) the certificate of deposit rate.
(e) Senior Loans generally are subject to mandatory and/or optional
prepayment. As a result, the actual remaining maturity of Senior Loans may
be substantially less than the stated maturities shown.
(f) This Senior Loan Interest was privately rated upon issuance. The rating
agency does not provide ongoing surveillance on the rating.
(g) This issuer is in default and interest is not being accrued by the Fund
nor paid by the issuer.
(h) Interest for the period commencing on November 30, 2009 and ending on
December 31, 2011, shall be payable, at the Borrowers' option, (i) in cash
at a rate per annum equal to 9% ("Cash Interest") or (ii) in
Payment-in-Kind interest at a rate per annum equal to 11%, and, commencing
January 1, 2012, shall be payable as Cash Interest.
(i) This investment is fair valued in accordance with valuation procedures
adopted by the Fund's Board of Trustees.
(j) This borrower has filed for protection in federal bankruptcy court.
(k) This investment is restricted and cannot be offered for public sale
without first being registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended. Prior to registration, restricted investments may only be resold
in transactions exempt from registration (See Note 2E - "Restricted
Investments" in the Notes to Financial Statements).
(l) This investment is a Senior Subordinated Payment-in-Kind Election Note
whereby 1.00% of interest per annum is to be paid in cash and 13.75% of
interest per annum is to be paid by the issuer, at its option (i) entirely
in cash, (ii) entirely in Payment-in-Kind interest or (iii) in a
combination of (i) and (ii). Interest is to be paid semi-annually;
however, the issuer is in default and income is not being accrued.
Page 16 See Notes to Financial Statements
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(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (a) (b) - (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
(m) Non-income producing investment.
(n) Aggregate cost for financial reporting purposes, which approximates the
aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes. As of November 30, 2010,
the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which
there was an excess of value over tax cost was $3,751,954 and the
aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which
there was an excess of tax cost over value was $10,708,585.
NR Not rated.
VALUATION INPUTS
A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of November 30,
2010 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial
Statements):
LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3
TOTAL LEVEL 1 SIGNIFICANT SIGNIFICANT
VALUE QUOTED OBSERVABLE UNOBSERVABLE
AT 11/30/2010 PRICES INPUTS INPUTS
____________ ____________ ____________ ____________
Senior Floating-Rate Loan Interests*............ $537,297,982 $ -- $499,917,555 $ 37,380,427
Senior Floating-Rate Notes*..................... 616,688 -- 616,688 --
Common Stocks*.................................. 1,635,299 1,635,299 -- --
Warrants*....................................... 3,449 -- 3,449 --
____________ ____________ ____________ ____________
TOTAL INVESTMENTS............................... $539,553,418 $ 1,635,299 $500,537,692 $ 37,380,427
============ ============ ============ ============
* See the Portfolio of Investments for industry breakdown.
The following table presents the Fund's investments measured at fair value on a
recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (level 3) for the period
presented:
CHANGE IN
TRANSFERS NET UNREALIZED NET
INVESTMENTS AT FAIR VALUE USING BALANCE AS OF IN (OUT) NET REALIZED APPRECIATION PURCHASES BALANCE AS OF
SIGNIFICANT UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS (LEVEL 3) MAY 31, 2010 OF LEVEL 3 GAIN (LOSSES) (DEPRECIATION) (SALES) NOVEMBER 30, 2010
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Senior Floating-Rate Loan Interests $ 17,428,350 $ 12,214,830 $ 320 $ 344,496 $7,392,431 $ 37,380,427
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation from Level 3 investments held
as of November 30, 2010 was $(582,873) and is included in "Net change in
unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments" on the Statement of
Operations.
See Notes to Financial Statements Page 17
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
ASSETS:
Investments, at value
(Cost $546,510,049)................................................................................... $ 539,553,418
Cash..................................................................................................... 2,939,949
Prepaid expenses......................................................................................... 207,739
Receivables:
Investment securities sold.......................................................................... 7,095,157
Interest............................................................................................ 2,534,118
__________________
Total Assets..................................................................................... 552,330,381
__________________
LIABILITIES:
Outstanding loan......................................................................................... 155,000,000
Payables:
Investment securities purchased..................................................................... 31,078,750
Investment advisory fees............................................................................ 313,453
Interest and fees on loan........................................................................... 168,377
Audit and tax fees.................................................................................. 46,738
Printing fees....................................................................................... 40,228
Administrative fees................................................................................. 29,278
Custodian fees...................................................................................... 13,665
Trustees' fees and expenses......................................................................... 9,697
Legal fees.......................................................................................... 5,798
Transfer agent fees................................................................................. 3,558
Other liabilities........................................................................................ 8,322
__________________
Total Liabilities................................................................................ 186,717,864
__________________
NET ASSETS............................................................................................... $ 365,612,517
==================
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
Paid-in capital.......................................................................................... $ 480,227,710
Par value................................................................................................ 252,919
Accumulated net investment income (loss)................................................................. (71,514)
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments...................................................... (107,839,967)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments................................................ (6,956,631)
__________________
NET ASSETS............................................................................................... $ 365,612,517
==================
NET ASSET VALUE, per Common Share (par value $0.01 per Common Share)..................................... $ 14.46
==================
Number of Common Shares outstanding (unlimited number of Common Shares has been authorized).............. 25,291,939
==================
Page 18 See Notes to Financial Statements
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(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Interest................................................................................................. $ 11,063,396
Other ................................................................................................... 402,349
__________________
Total investment income.......................................................................... 11,465,745
__________________
EXPENSES:
Investment advisory fees................................................................................. 1,897,823
Interest and fees on loan ............................................................................... 1,209,635
Administrative fees...................................................................................... 172,432
Legal fees............................................................................................... 67,549
Printing fees............................................................................................ 51,499
Custodian fees........................................................................................... 38,864
Audit and tax fees....................................................................................... 34,320
Trustees' fees and expenses.............................................................................. 19,816
Transfer agent fees...................................................................................... 12,832
Other.................................................................................................... 64,756
__________________
Total expenses................................................................................... 3,569,526
__________________
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)............................................................................. 7,896,219
__________________
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):
Net realized gain (loss) on investments............................................................. (1,024,517)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments................................. 13,450,221
__________________
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS).................................................................. 12,425,704
__________________
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS.......................................... $ 20,321,923
==================
See Notes to Financial Statements Page 19
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
SIX MONTHS
ENDED YEAR
11/30/2010 ENDED
(UNAUDITED) 5/31/2010
________________ ________________
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)......................................................... $ 7,896,219 $ 11,942,860
Net realized gain (loss) ............................................................ (1,024,517) (26,152,489)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ................................ 13,450,221 80,382,463
________________ _______________
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations...................... 20,321,923 65,757,625
________________ _______________
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:
Net investment income................................................................ (7,815,209) (10,749,074)
Net realized gain.................................................................... -- --
Return of capital.................................................................... -- --
________________ _______________
Total distributions to shareholders.................................................. (7,815,209) (10,749,074)
________________ _______________
CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS:
Proceeds from Common Shares reinvested............................................... -- --
________________ _______________
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions............ -- --
________________ _______________
Total increase (decrease) in net assets.............................................. 12,506,714 55,008,551
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period.................................................................. 353,105,803 298,097,252
________________ _______________
End of period........................................................................ $ 365,612,517 $ 353,105,803
================ ===============
Accumulated net investment income (loss) at end of period........................... $ (71,514) $ (152,524)
================ ===============
CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS WERE AS FOLLOWS:
Common Shares at beginning of period................................................. 25,291,939 25,291,939
Common Shares issued as reinvestment under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan............ -- --
________________ _______________
Common Shares at end of period....................................................... 25,291,939 25,291,939
================ ===============
Page 20 See Notes to Financial Statements
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(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations...................... $ 20,321,923
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from
operations to net cash used in operating activities:
Purchases of investments.......................................................... (138,575,115)
Sales and maturities of investments............................................... 129,962,775
Net amortization/accretion of premiums/discounts on investments................... (1,590,264)
Net realized gain/loss on investments............................................. 1,024,517
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments................. (13,450,221)
CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES:
Increase in interest receivable................................................... (713,834)
Decrease in prepaid expenses...................................................... 191,167
Decrease in interest and fees on loan payable..................................... (21,995)
Decrease in investment advisory fees payable...................................... (5,276)
Decrease in audit and tax fees payable............................................ (21,462)
Decrease in legal fees payable.................................................... (41,129)
Increase in printing fees payable................................................. 8,232
Increase in administrative fees payable........................................... 1,945
Increase in custodian fees payable................................................ 543
Increase in transfer agent fees payable........................................... 1,235
Decrease in Trustees' fees and expenses payable................................... (56)
Increase in other liabilities..................................................... 2,503
________________
CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES.................................................... $ (2,904,512)
_______________
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Distributions to Common Shareholders ............................................. (7,815,209)
Proceeds from borrowings.......................................................... 34,500,000
Repayments of borrowings.......................................................... (33,000,000)
________________
CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES.................................................... (6,315,209)
_______________
Decrease in cash.................................................................... (9,219,721)
Cash at beginning of period......................................................... 12,159,670
_______________
CASH AT END OF PERIOD............................................................... $ 2,939,949
===============
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for interest and fees................................... $ 1,030,531
===============
See Notes to Financial Statements Page 21
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
FOR A COMMON SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD
SIX MONTHS
ENDED YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR
11/30/2010 ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED
(UNAUDITED) (a) 5/31/2010 5/31/2009 5/31/2008 5/31/2007 5/31/2006
______________ ____________ ____________ _____________ _____________ _________________
Net asset value, beginning of period...... $ 13.96 $ 11.79 $ 16.42 $ 18.91 $ 19.00 $ 18.94
____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss).............. 0.31 0.47 0.87 1.45 1.66 1.48
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)... 0.50 2.15 (4.63) (2.37) (0.04) 0.04
Distributions paid to AMP (b) Shareholders from:
Net investment income................... -- (0.02) (0.09) (0.20) (0.21) (0.16)
____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________
Total from investment operations.......... 0.81 2.60 (3.85) (1.12) 1.41 1.36
____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________
DISTRIBUTIONS PAID TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS FROM:
Net investment income................... (0.31) (0.43) (0.78) (1.37) (1.50) (1.28)
Net realized gain ...................... -- -- -- -- -- (0.02)
____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________
Total distributions to Common Shareholders (0.31) (0.43) (0.78) (1.37) (1.50) (1.30)
____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________
Net asset value, end of period............ $ 14.46 $ 13.96 $ 11.79 $ 16.42 $ 18.91 $ 19.00
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Market value, end of period............... $ 13.66 $ 12.65 $ 10.04 $ 14.76 $ 18.81 $ 17.61
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TOTAL RETURN BASED ON NET ASSET VALUE (c) 6.06% 22.99% (22.07)% (5.19)% 8.04% 8.06%
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TOTAL RETURN BASED ON MARKET VALUE (c) ... 10.56% 30.76% (26.11)% (14.32)% 15.95% 6.03%
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RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AVAILABLE
TO COMMON SHARES:
Ratio of total expenses to average net
assets.................................. 2.00% (d) 2.42% 3.40% 3.63% 3.55% 3.08%
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets
excluding interest expense.............. 1.32% (d) 1.39% 1.62% 1.54% 1.45% 1.45%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average
net assets.............................. 4.42% (d) 3.49% 7.34% 8.52% 8.80% 7.77%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average
net assets net of AMP Shares
dividends (e)........................... N/A 3.37% 6.60% 7.34% 7.70% 6.93%
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Portfolio turnover rate.................... 26% 52% 15% 31% 78% 81%
Net assets, end of period (in 000's)....... $365,613 $353,106 $298,097 $415,187 $478,169 $480,155
Ratio of total expenses to total average
Managed Assets (f)....................... 1.41% (d) 1.77% 2.02% 2.22% 2.26% 1.97%
Ratio of total expenses to total average
Managed Assets excluding interest
expense (f).............................. 0.93% (d) 1.01% 0.96% 0.94% 0.92% 0.93%
PREFERRED SHARES AND LOAN OUTSTANDING:
Total AMP Shares outstanding (g)........... N/A N/A 3,200 4,000 4,000 4,000
Liquidation and market value per AMP share (h) N/A N/A $ 25,018 $ 25,039 $ 25,045 $ 25,040
Asset coverage per share................... N/A N/A $118,155 (i) $128,797 (i) $179,792 (j) $189,289 (j)
Loan outstanding (in 000's)................ $155,000 $153,500 $ 57,050 $175,000 $141,000 $177,000
Asset coverage per $1,000 of loan
outstanding (k) $ 3,359 $ 3,300 $ 7,627 $ 3,944 $ 5,100 $ 4,278
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(a) From inception to October 12, 2010, Four Corners Capital Management, LLC
served as the Fund's Sub-Advisor. Effective October 12, 2010, the
Leveraged Finance Investment Team of First Trust assumed the day-to-day
responsibility for management of the Fund's portfolio. (See Note 3 in the
Notes to Financial Statements)
(b) Auction Market Preferred ("AMP") Shares.
(c) Total return is based on the combination of reinvested dividend, capital
gain and return of capital distributions, if any, at prices obtained by
the Dividend Reinvestment Plan and changes in net asset value per share
for net asset value returns and changes in Common Share price for market
value returns. Total returns do not reflect sales load and are not
annualized for periods less than one year. Past performance is not
indicative of future results.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Ratio reflects the effect of distributions to AMP Shareholders.
(f) Managed Assets are calculated by taking the Fund's average daily gross
asset value (which includes assets attributable to the Fund's AMP Shares,
if AMP Shares are outstanding, and the principal amount of borrowings),
minus the sum of the Fund's accrued and unpaid dividends on any
outstanding AMP Shares, if AMP Shares are outstanding, and liabilities.
(g) As of November 18, 2009, the Fund no longer has any Series A or Series B
AMP Shares outstanding.
(h) Includes accumulated and unpaid distributions to AMP Shareholders.
(i) Calculated by taking the Fund's total assets less the Fund's total
liabilities (not including the AMP Shares liquidation value), and dividing
by the number of AMP Shares outstanding. If this methodology had been used
historically, fiscal years 2006 and 2007 would have been $145,039 and
$144,542, respectively.
(j) Calculated by taking the Fund's total assets less the Fund's total
liabilities (not including the AMP Shares liquidation value and the loan
outstanding) and dividing by the number of AMP Shares outstanding.
(k) Calculated by taking the Fund's total assets less the Fund's total
liabilities (not including the AMP Shares liquidation value and the loan
outstanding) and dividing by the outstanding loan balance in 000's.
N/A Not applicable
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FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
1. FUND DESCRIPTION
First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (formerly known as First
Trust/Four Corners Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II) (the "Fund") is a
diversified, closed-end management investment company organized as a
Massachusetts business trust on March 25, 2004, and is registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") under the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"). The Fund trades under the ticker symbol FCT
on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE").
The Fund's primary investment objective is to seek a high level of current
income. As a secondary objective, the Fund attempts to preserve capital. The
Fund pursues these objectives by investing in a portfolio of senior secured
floating-rate corporate loans ("Senior Loans")1. There can be no assurance that
the Fund will achieve its investment objectives. Investing in Senior Loans
involves credit risk and, during periods of generally declining credit quality,
it may be particularly difficult for the Fund to achieve its secondary
investment objective. The Fund may not be appropriate for all investors.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently
followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The
preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
A. PORTFOLIO VALUATION:
The net asset value ("NAV") of the Common Shares of the Fund is determined daily
as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE, normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time,
on each day the NYSE is open for trading. If the NYSE closes early on a
valuation day, the NAV is determined as of that time. Domestic debt securities
and foreign securities are priced using data reflecting the earlier closing of
the principal markets for those securities. The NAV per Common Share is
calculated by dividing the value of all assets of the Fund (including accrued
interest and dividends), less all liabilities (including accrued expenses,
dividends declared but unpaid and any borrowings of the Fund), by the total
number of Common Shares outstanding.
The Fund's investments are valued daily in accordance with valuation procedures
adopted by the Fund's Board of Trustees, and in accordance with provisions of
the 1940 Act. The Senior Loans in which the Fund invests are not listed on any
securities exchange or board of trade. Senior Loans are typically bought and
sold by institutional investors in individually negotiated private transactions
that function in many respects like an over-the-counter secondary market,
although typically no formal market-makers exist. This market, while having
grown substantially since its inception, generally has fewer trades and less
liquidity than the secondary market for other types of securities. Some Senior
Loans have few or no trades, or trade infrequently, and information regarding a
specific Senior Loan may not be widely available or may be incomplete.
Accordingly, determinations of the market value of Senior Loans may be based on
infrequent and dated information. Because there is less reliable, objective data
available, elements of judgment may play a greater role in valuation of Senior
Loans than for other types of securities. Typically, Senior Loans are valued
using information provided by a third party pricing service.
Common stocks and other securities listed on any national or foreign exchange
(excluding the NASDAQ National Market ("NASDAQ") and the London Stock Exchange
Alternative Investment Market ("AIM")), are valued at the last sale price on the
exchange on which they are principally traded. If there are no transactions on
the valuation day, the securities are valued at the mean between the most recent
bid and asked prices. Securities listed on the NASDAQ or the AIM are valued at
the official closing price. If there is no official closing price on the
valuation day, the securities are valued at the mean between the most recent bid
and asked prices. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at
their closing bid prices.
Debt securities having a remaining maturity of sixty days or less when purchased
are valued at cost adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of
discounts.
In the event that market quotations are not readily available, the pricing
service does not provide a valuation, or the valuations received are deemed
unreliable, the Fund's Board of Trustees has designated First Trust Advisors
L.P. ("First Trust") to use a fair value method to value the Fund's securities.
Additionally, if events occur after the close of the principal markets for
certain securities (e.g., domestic debt securities and foreign securities) that
could materially affect the Fund's NAV, First Trust may use a fair value method
to value the Fund's securities. The use of fair value pricing is governed by
valuation procedures adopted by the Fund's Board of Trustees, and in accordance
with the provisions of the 1940 Act. As a general principle, the fair value of a
security is the amount which the Fund might reasonably expect to receive for the
security upon its current sale. However, in light of the judgment involved in
fair valuations, there can be no assurance that a fair value assigned to a
particular security will be the amount which the Fund might be able to receive
upon its current sale. Fair valuation of a security is based on the
consideration of all available information, including, but not limited to, the
following:
1 The terms "security" and "securities" used throughout the Notes to Financial
Statements includes Senior Loans.
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FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
1) the fundamental business data relating to the issuer;
2) an evaluation of the forces which influence the market in which
these securities are purchased and sold;
3) the type, size and cost of the security;
4) the financial statements of the issuer;
5) the credit quality and cash flow of the issuer, based on the
Advisor's or external analysis;
6) the information as to any transactions in or offers for the
security;
7) the price and extent of public trading in similar securities (or
equity securities) of the issuer/borrower, or comparable companies;
8) the coupon payments;
9) the quality, value and salability of collateral, if any, securing
the security;
10) the business prospects of the issuer, including any ability to
obtain money or resources from a parent or affiliate and an
assessment of the issuer's management;
11) the prospects for the issuer's industry, and multiples (of earnings
and/or cash flows) being paid for similar businesses in that
industry; and
12) other relevant factors.
The Fund is subject to fair value accounting standards that define fair value,
establish the framework for measuring fair value and provide a three-level
hierarchy for fair valuation based upon the inputs to the valuation as of the
measurement date. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
o Level 1 - Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for
identical securities. An active market is a market in which
transactions for the security occur with sufficient frequency and
volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
o Level 2 - Level 2 inputs are observable inputs, either directly or
indirectly, and include the following:
- Quoted prices for similar securities in active markets.
- Quoted prices for identical or similar securities in markets
that are non-active. A non-active market is a market where
there are few transactions for the security, the prices are
not current, or price quotations vary substantially either
over time or among market makers, or in which little
information is released publicly.
- Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the
security (for example, interest rates and yield curves
observable at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities,
prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, and default
rates).
- Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by
observable market data by correlation or other means.
o Level 3 - Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs. Unobservable inputs
may reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the
assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the
security.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing portfolio investments are not
necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those
investments. A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's portfolio
investments as of November 30, 2010 is included with the Fund's Portfolio of
Investments.
B. REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS:
The Fund engages in repurchase agreement transactions. Under the terms of a
typical repurchase agreement, the Fund takes possession of an underlying debt
obligation subject to an obligation of the seller to repurchase, and the Fund to
resell, the obligation at an agreed-upon price and time, thereby determining the
yield during the Fund's holding period. This arrangement results in a fixed rate
of return that is not subject to market fluctuations during the Fund's holding
period. The value of the collateral is at all times at least equal to the total
amount of the repurchase obligation, including interest. In the event of
counterparty default, the Fund has the right to use the collateral to offset
losses incurred. There is potential loss to the Fund in the event the Fund is
delayed or prevented from exercising its rights to dispose of the collateral
investments, including the risk of a possible decline in the value of the
underlying investments during the period while the Fund seeks to assert its
rights. The Advisor reviews the value of the collateral and the creditworthiness
of those banks and dealers with which the Fund enters into repurchase agreements
to evaluate potential risks. As of November 30, 2010, the Fund had no open
repurchase agreements.
C. SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME:
Security transactions are recorded as of the trade date. Realized gains and
losses from securities transactions are recorded on the identified cost basis.
Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts
are amortized over the expected life of each respective borrowing.
Securities purchased or sold on a when-issued, delayed-delivery or forward
purchase commitment basis may have extended settlement periods. The value of the
security so purchased is subject to market fluctuations during this period. Due
to the nature of the Senior Loan market, the actual settlement date may not be
certain at the time of the purchase or sale for some of the Senior Loans.
Interest income on such Senior Loans is not accrued until settlement date. The
Fund maintains liquid assets with a current value at least equal to the amount
of its when-issued or delayed-delivery or forward purchase commitments.
D. UNFUNDED LOAN COMMITMENTS:
The Fund may enter into certain credit agreements, all or a portion of which may
be unfunded. The Fund is obligated to fund these loan commitments at the
borrower's discretion. The Fund did not have unfunded delayed draw loan
commitments as of November 30, 2010.
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FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
E. RESTRICTED SECURITIES:
The Fund invests in restricted securities, which are securities that may not be
offered for public sale without first being registered under the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"). Prior to registration, restricted
securities may only be resold in transactions exempt from registration under
Rule 144A under the 1933 Act, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of
November 30, 2010, the Fund held restricted securities as shown in the following
table. The Fund does not have the right to demand that such securities be
registered. These securities are valued according to the valuation procedures as
stated in the Portfolio Valuation footnote (Note 2A) and are not expressed as a
discount to the carrying value of a comparable unrestricted investment. There
are no unrestricted investments with the same maturity dates and yields for
these issuers.
ACQUISITION PRINCIPAL VALUE CURRENT % OF
SECURITY DATE VALUE/SHARES PER SHARE CARRYING COST VALUE NET ASSETS
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Cumulus Media, Inc. - Warrants 6/29/09 1,449 $ 2.38 $ -- $ 3,449 0.00%
TOUSA, Inc. - Notes 7/31/07(1) $ 727,273 -- 436,364 -- 0.00
TOUSA, Inc. - Preferred Stocks 7/31/07(1) 4,273 -- 2,563,636 -- 0.00
___________________________________________
$ 3,000,000 $ 3,449 0.00%
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(1) Security was acquired through a restructuring that was effective on
July 31, 2007.
F. DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
The Fund will distribute to holders of its Common Shares monthly dividends of
all or a portion of its net income after the payment of interest and dividends
in connection with leverage, if any. Distributions of any net long-term capital
gains earned by the Fund are distributed at least annually. Distributions will
automatically be reinvested into additional Common Shares pursuant to the Fund's
Dividend Reinvestment Plan unless cash distributions are elected by the
shareholder.
Distributions from income and capital gains are determined in accordance with
income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to
differing treatments of income and gains on various investment securities held
by the Fund, timing differences and differing characterizations of distributions
made by the Fund.
The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended May 31,
2010 is as follows:
Distributions paid from:
Ordinary income............................... $ 11,164,283
As of May 31, 2010, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis are
as follows:
Undistributed ordinary income.................$ 210,967
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation).... (20,822,124)
Accumulated capital and other losses.......... (106,617,974)
G. INCOME TAXES:
The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by
complying with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, as amended, which includes distributing substantially all of its net
investment income and net realized gains to shareholders. Accordingly, no
provision has been made for federal or state income taxes.
The Fund intends to utilize provisions of the federal income tax laws, which
allow it to carry realized capital losses forward for eight years following the
year of loss and offset such loss against any future realized capital gains. The
Fund is subject to certain limitations under U.S. tax rules on the use of
capital loss carryforwards and net unrealized built-in losses. These limitations
apply when there has been a 50% change in ownership. At May 31, 2010, the Fund
had a capital loss carryforward for federal income tax purposes of $100,873,038,
with $3,984,460, $3,611,723, $25,585,953 and $67,690,902 expiring on May 31,
2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Certain losses realized after October 31 may be deferred and treated as
occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year. For the fiscal year
ended May 31, 2010, the Fund intends to elect to defer net realized losses
incurred between November 1, 2009 and May 31, 2010 of $5,744,936.
The Fund is subject to tax accounting standards that establish a minimum
threshold for recognizing, and a system for measuring, the benefits of a tax
position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Taxable years ending
2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 remain open to federal and state audit. As of May 31,
2010, management has evaluated the application of these standards to the Fund,
and has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund's
financial statements for uncertain tax positions.
H. EXPENSES:
The Fund pays all expenses directly related to its operations.
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FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
I. ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT:
In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2010-06 "Improving Disclosures about
Fair Value Measurements." ASU 2010-06 amends FASB Accounting Standards
Codification Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, to require
additional disclosures regarding fair value measurements. Certain disclosures
required by ASU No. 2010-06 are effective for interim and annual reporting
periods beginning after December 15, 2009, and other required disclosures are
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010, and for interim
periods within those fiscal years. Management is currently evaluating the impact
ASU No. 2010-06 will have on the Fund's financial statement disclosures, if any.
3. INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE, AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS AND OTHER FEE ARRANGEMENTS
First Trust, the investment advisor to the Fund, is a limited partnership with
one limited partner, Grace Partners of DuPage L.P., and one general partner, The
Charger Corporation. First Trust is responsible for the ongoing monitoring of
the Fund's investment portfolio, managing the Fund's business affairs and
providing certain administrative services necessary for the management of the
Fund. For these investment management services, First Trust is entitled to a
monthly fee calculated at an annual rate of 0.75% of the Fund's Managed Assets
(the average daily total asset value of the Fund minus the sum of the Fund's
liabilities other than the principal amount of borrowings).
Four Corners Capital Management, LLC ("Four Corners") served as the Fund's
investment sub-advisor and managed the Fund's portfolio subject to First Trust's
supervision until October 12, 2010. Four Corners received an annual portfolio
management fee of 0.38% of Managed Assets that was paid monthly by First Trust
from its investment advisory fee.
James A. Bowen, the President of First Trust, on October 12, 2010, acquired 100%
of the voting stock of The Charger Corporation, the general partner of First
Trust (the "Transaction"). The consummation of the Transaction was deemed to be
an "assignment" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's investment management
agreement and investment sub-advisory agreement and resulted in the automatic
termination of the agreements. The Transaction is not expected to impact the
day-to-day operations of the Fund.
The Board of Trustees of the Fund approved an interim investment management
agreement with First Trust which was entered into effective upon the closing of
the Transaction and would be in effect for a maximum period of 150 days absent
shareholder approval. A new investment management agreement with First Trust has
been approved by the Board of Trustees of the Fund and was submitted to
shareholders of the Fund as of the record date (September 30, 2010) for approval
to take effect upon such shareholder approval. An annual shareholder meeting of
the Fund to vote on a proposal to approve the new investment management
agreement was held on December 20, 2010, at which time the new investment
management agreement was approved by the Fund's shareholders. Until December 20,
2010, advisory fees payable to First Trust were held in escrow. See Submission
of Matters to a Vote of Shareholders, in the Additional Information section of
this report, for the results.
Also, effective October 12, 2010, the Leveraged Finance Investment Team of First
Trust assumed the day-to-day responsibility for management of the Fund's
portfolio. As a result, no interim sub-advisory agreement with the sub-advisor
was entered into for the Fund. Additionally, effective October 12, 2010, the
Fund's name was changed from First Trust/Four Corners Senior Floating Rate
Income Fund II to ''First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II,'' and the
Fund continues to trade under the same ticker symbol ''FCT.''
BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (formerly PNC Global Investment
Servicing (U.S.) Inc.) serves as the Fund's Administrator, Fund Accountant and
Transfer Agent in accordance with certain fee arrangements. PFPC Trust Company,
which will be renamed BNY Mellon Investment Servicing Trust Company effective
July 1, 2011, serves as the Fund's Custodian in accordance with certain fee
arrangements.
Each Trustee who is not an officer or employee of First Trust, any sub-advisor
or any of their affiliates ("Independent Trustee") is paid an annual retainer of
$10,000 per trust for the first 14 trusts of the First Trust Fund Complex and an
annual retainer of $7,500 per trust for each subsequent trust in the First Trust
Fund Complex. The annual retainer is allocated equally among each of the trusts.
No additional meeting fees are paid in connection with board or committee
meetings.
Additionally, the Lead Independent Trustee is paid $10,000 annually, the
Chairman of the Audit Committee is paid $5,000 annually, and each of the
Chairmen of the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Valuation Committee
is paid $2,500 annually to serve in such capacities, with such compensation paid
by the trusts in the First Trust Fund Complex and divided among those trusts.
Trustees are also reimbursed by the trusts in the First Trust Fund Complex for
travel and out-of-pocket expenses in connection with all meetings. The Lead
Independent Trustee and each Committee chairman will serve two-year terms before
rotating to serve as chairman of another committee or as Lead Independent
Trustee. The officers and "Interested" Trustee receive no compensation from the
Fund for serving in such capacities.
4. PURCHASES AND SALES OF INVESTMENTS
Cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments, excluding short-term
investments, for the six months ended November 30, 2010 were $142,973,494 and
$132,974,224, respectively.
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FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
5. BORROWINGS
The Fund has entered into a Revolving Credit Facility ("Credit Facility") with
various lenders and Citicorp North America Inc., as agent, to be used as
leverage for the Fund. The Credit Facility has an expiration date of May 11,
2011 and may be renewed annually. The Credit Facility provides for a secured
line of credit for the Fund, where Fund assets are pledged against advances made
to the Fund. Under the requirements of the 1940 Act, the Fund, immediately after
any such borrowings, must have an "asset coverage" of at least 300% (33-1/3% of
the Fund's total assets after borrowings). The total commitment under the Credit
Facility is $160,000,000. For the six months ended November 30, 2010, the
average amount outstanding was $148,415,301. The loans under the Credit Facility
funded by CRC Funding, LLC (the "Conduit Lender") bear interest for each
settlement period at a rate per annum based on the commercial paper rate of the
Conduit Lender. The loans under the Credit Facility funded by Citibank, N.A.
(the "Secondary Lender") bear interest for each settlement period at a per annum
rate equal to (i) the Eurodollar rate for the settlement period plus 3.25% or
(ii) the alternate base rate plus 3.25%. For the six months ended November 30,
2010, the Fund had no loans under the Credit Facility funded by the Secondary
Lender. The high and low annual interest rates for the loans under the Credit
Facility funded by the Conduit Lender during the six months ended November 30,
2010, were 0.46% and 0.27%, respectively, with a weighted average interest rate
of 0.37%. The annual interest rate in effect for such loans at November 30, 2010
was 0.27%. The Fund also pays additional borrowing costs, which included a
program fee of 0.50% and a liquidity fee of 0.50% per year. Prior to October 12,
2010, the liquidity fee was a per annum rate of 0.35%. On May 13, 2010, the Fund
extended the expiration date of the Credit Facility for another year and paid
upfront closing fees of $400,000. Such fees are amortized over one-year periods
and are included with the other borrowing costs in "Interest and fees on loan"
on the Statement of Operations.
6. RISK CONSIDERATIONS
Risks are inherent in all investing. The following summarizes some of the risks
that should be considered for the Fund. For additional information about the
risks associated with investing in the Fund, please see the Fund's prospectus
and statement of additional information, as well as other Fund regulatory
filings.
INVESTMENT AND MARKET RISK: An investment in the Fund's Common Shares is subject
to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal
invested. An investment in Common Shares represents an indirect investment in
the investments owned by the Fund. The value of these investments, like other
market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably.
Common Shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original
investment, even after taking into account the reinvestment of Fund dividends
and distributions. Investment prices can fluctuate for several reasons including
the general condition of the bond market, or when political or economic events
affecting the issuers occur. When the Advisor determines that it is temporarily
unable to follow the Fund's investment strategy or that it is impractical to do
so (such as when a market disruption event has occurred and trading in the
investments is extremely limited or absent), the Fund may take temporary
defensive positions.
HIGH-YIELD SECURITIES RISK: The Senior Loans in which the Fund invests are
generally rated below investment grade by one or more rating agencies and are
considered to be "high-yield" securities. High-yield securities should be
considered speculative as their low ratings indicate a quality of less than
investment grade, and therefore carry an increased risk of default as compared
to investment grade issues. Because high-yield securities are generally
subordinated obligations and are perceived by investors to be riskier than
higher rated securities, their prices tend to fluctuate more than higher rated
securities and are affected by short-term credit developments to a greater
degree.
High-yield securities are subject to greater market fluctuations and risk of
loss than securities with higher investment ratings. A reduction in an issuer's
creditworthiness may result in the bankruptcy of an issuer or the default by an
issuer on the interest and principal payments. The market for high-yield
securities is smaller and less liquid than that for investment grade securities.
LEVERAGE RISK: The use of leverage results in additional risks and can magnify
the effect of any losses. If the income and gains from the securities and
investments purchased with such proceeds do not cover the cost of leverage, the
Common Shares' return will be less than if leverage had not been used. The Fund
borrowed pursuant to a leverage borrowing program, which constitutes a
substantial lien and burden by reason of their prior claim against the income of
the Fund and against the net assets of the Fund in liquidation. The rights of
lenders to receive payments of interest on and repayments of principal on any
borrowings made by the Fund under a leverage borrowing program are senior to the
rights of holders of Common Shares, with respect to the payment of dividends or
upon liquidation. If the Fund is not in compliance with certain Credit Facility
provisions, the Fund may not be permitted to declare dividends or other
distributions, including dividends and distributions with respect to Common
Shares or purchase Common Shares. The use of leverage by the Fund increases the
likelihood of greater volatility of NAV and market price of the Common Shares.
Leverage also increases the risk that fluctuations in interest rates on
borrowings and short-term debt that the Fund may pay will reduce the return to
the Common Shareholders or will result in fluctuations in the dividends paid on
the Common Shares.
SENIOR LOAN RISK: In the event a borrower fails to pay scheduled interest or
principal payments on a Senior Loan held by the Fund, the Fund will experience a
reduction in its income and a decline in the market value of the Senior Loan,
which will likely reduce dividends and lead to a decline in the net asset value
of the Fund's Common Shares. If the Fund acquires a Senior Loan from another
lender, for example, by acquiring a participation, the Fund may also be subject
to credit risks with respect to that lender. Although Senior Loans may be
secured by specific collateral, the value of the collateral may not equal the
Fund's investment when the Senior Loan is acquired or may decline below the
principal amount of the Senior Loan subsequent to the Fund's investment. Also,
to the extent that collateral consists of stock of the borrower or its
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FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
subsidiaries or affiliates, the Fund bears the risk that the stock may decline
in value, be relatively illiquid, and/or may lose all or substantially all of
its value, causing the Senior Loan to be under collateralized. Therefore, the
liquidation of the collateral underlying a Senior Loan may not satisfy the
issuer's obligation to the Fund in the event of non-payment of scheduled
interest or principal, and the collateral may not be readily liquidated.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
The Fund has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its
service providers. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is
unknown. However, the Fund has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these
contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
8. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through
the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there
were the following subsequent events:
On December 20, 2010, the Fund declared a dividend of $0.0600 per share to
Common Shareholders of record on January 5, 2011, payable January 14, 2011.
On January 20, 2011, the Fund declared a dividend of $0.0650 per share to Common
Shareholders of record on February 3, 2011, payable February 15, 2011.
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FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN
If your Common Shares are registered directly with the Fund or if you hold your
Common Shares with a brokerage firm that participates in the Fund's Dividend
Reinvestment Plan (the "Plan"), unless you elect, by written notice to the Fund,
to receive cash distributions, all dividends, including any capital gain
distributions, on your Common Shares will be automatically reinvested by BNY
Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (the "Plan Agent"), in additional Common
Shares under the Plan. If you elect to receive cash distributions, you will
receive all distributions in cash paid by check mailed directly to you by the
Plan Agent, as the dividend paying agent.
If you decide to participate in the Plan, the number of Common Shares you will
receive will be determined as follows:
(1) If Common Shares are trading at or above net asset value
("NAV") at the time of valuation, the Fund will issue new
shares at a price equal to the greater of (i) NAV per Common
Share on that date or (ii) 95% of the market price on that
date.
(2) If Common Shares are trading below NAV at the time of
valuation, the Plan Agent will receive the dividend or
distribution in cash and will purchase Common Shares in the
open market, on the NYSE or elsewhere, for the participants'
accounts. It is possible that the market price for the Common
Shares may increase before the Plan Agent has completed its
purchases. Therefore, the average purchase price per share paid
by the Plan Agent may exceed the market price at the time of
valuation, resulting in the purchase of fewer shares than if
the dividend or distribution had been paid in Common Shares
issued by the Fund. The Plan Agent will use all dividends and
distributions received in cash to purchase Common Shares in the
open market within 30 days of the valuation date except where
temporary curtailment or suspension of purchases is necessary
to comply with federal securities laws. Interest will not be
paid on any uninvested cash payments.
You may elect to opt-out of or withdraw from the Plan at any time by giving
written notice to the Plan Agent, or by telephone at (866) 340-1104, in
accordance with such reasonable requirements as the Plan Agent and the Fund may
agree upon. If you withdraw or the Plan is terminated, you will receive a
certificate for each whole share in your account under the Plan, and you will
receive a cash payment for any fraction of a share in your account. If you wish,
the Plan Agent will sell your shares and send you the proceeds, minus brokerage
commissions.
The Plan Agent maintains all Common Shareholders' accounts in the Plan and gives
written confirmation of all transactions in the accounts, including information
you may need for tax records. Common Shares in your account will be held by the
Plan Agent in non-certificated form. The Plan Agent will forward to each
participant any proxy solicitation material and will vote any shares so held
only in accordance with proxies returned to the Fund. Any proxy you receive will
include all Common Shares you have received under the Plan.
There is no brokerage charge for reinvestment of your dividends or distributions
in Common Shares. However, all participants will pay a pro rata share of
brokerage commissions incurred by the Plan Agent when it makes open market
purchases.
Automatically reinvesting dividends and distributions does not mean that you do
not have to pay income taxes due upon receiving dividends and distributions.
Capital gains and income are realized although cash is not received by you.
Consult your financial advisor for more information.
If you hold your Common Shares with a brokerage firm that does not participate
in the Plan, you will not be able to participate in the Plan and any dividend
reinvestment may be effected on different terms than those described above.
The Fund reserves the right to amend or terminate the Plan if in the judgment of
the Board of Trustees the change is warranted. There is no direct service charge
to participants in the Plan; however, the Fund reserves the right to amend the
Plan to include a service charge payable by the participants. Additional
information about the Plan may be obtained by writing BNY Mellon Investment
Servicing (US) Inc., 301 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware 19809.
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PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how
to vote proxies and information on how the Fund votes proxies relating to
portfolio investments during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is
available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 988-5891; (2) on
the Fund's website located at http://www.ftportfolios.com; and (3) on the
Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") website located at
http://www.sec.gov.
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FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the
first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund's Forms N-Q
are available (1) by calling (800) 988-5891; (2) on the Fund's website located
at http://www.ftportfolios.com; (3) on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov;
and (4) for review and copying at the SEC's Public Reference Room ("PRR") in
Washington, DC. Information regarding the operation of the PRR may be obtained
by calling (800) SEC-0330.
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SHAREHOLDERS
The Annual Shareholder Meeting for the Fund was held on December 6, 2010 (the
"meeting"). At the meeting, Trustee James A. Bowen was elected a Class III
Trustee for a three-year term expiring at the Fund's annual meeting of
shareholders in 2013. In addition, Trustees Thomas R. Kadlec and Robert F. Keith
(previously elected as "Preferred Trustees" at the 2009 annual meeting of
shareholders of the Fund) were elected as "Common Share Trustees." Thomas R.
Kadlec was elected a Class I Trustee for a one-year term expiring at the Fund's
annual meeting of shareholders in 2011, and Robert F. Keith was elected a Class
III Trustee serving a three-year term expiring at the Fund's annual meeting of
shareholders in 2013. The number of votes cast in favor of Mr. Bowen was
13,360,934 and the number of abstentions was 1,394,726. The number of votes cast
in favor of Mr. Keith was 13,362,646 and the number of abstentions was
1,393,014. The number of votes cast in favor of Mr. Kadlec was 13,364,342 and
the number of abstentions was 1,391,318.
The annual meeting was continued to December 20, 2010, at which time
shareholders approved a new Investment Management Agreement for the Fund. The
number of votes cast in favor of the New Investment Management Agreement was
10,116,685, the number of votes against was 763,734, and the number of
abstentions was 371,087. The terms of the New Investment Management Agreement
are substantially similar to the terms of previous agreements.
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS
Board Consideration Regarding Continuation of Investment Management Agreements
The Board of Trustees of First Trust/Four Corners Senior Floating Rate Income
Fund II (the "Fund"), including the Independent Trustees, approved the Interim
Investment Management Agreement and the New Investment Management Agreement
(collectively, the "Agreements") between the Fund and First Trust Advisors L.P.
(the "Advisor"), at a meeting held on September 20, 2010. The Board determined
that the terms of the Agreements are fair and reasonable and that the Agreements
are in the best interests of the Fund. The Board also determined that it
believes that the scope and quality of services to be provided to the Fund under
the Agreements will be at least equivalent to the scope and quality of services
provided under the current Investment Management Agreement with the Advisor (the
"Original Investment Management Agreement") and the current Investment
Sub-Advisory Agreement among the Fund, the Advisor and Four Corners Capital
Management, LLC (the "Sub-Advisor") (collectively, the "Original Agreements").
On August 25, 2010, the Independent Trustees were informed that James A. Bowen,
the President of the Advisor and a Trustee and Chairman of the Board of the
Fund, had entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the common stock of The
Charger Corporation, the general partner of the Advisor (the "Transaction"), the
consummation of which would constitute a "change of control" of the Advisor and
would result in the "assignment" and termination of the current Investment
Management Agreement and may also result in the "assignment" and termination of
the current Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement pursuant to their terms and in
accordance with Section 15 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended
(the "1940 Act"). On August 31, 2010, counsel to the Independent Trustees
forwarded to Mr. Bowen and the Advisor a request for information regarding the
Transaction. Subsequent to August 31, 2010, the Advisor provided the Board with
a written proposal to transition portfolio management for the Fund from the
Sub-Advisor to the Advisor's Leveraged Finance Team. The Advisor informed the
Board that if the portfolio management transition for the Fund was approved, the
Advisor would not seek approval for a new Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement
following the termination of the current Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement upon
the consummation of the Transaction. In anticipation of the consummation of the
Transaction, the Board at its meeting held on September 20, 2010, considered (1)
the information provided by Mr. Bowen and the Advisor in response to the
Independent Trustees' request for information, (2) information regarding Fund
performance versus performance of peers, the distribution yield of the Fund
versus peers, the trading discount of the Fund's common shares and the proposal
to transition portfolio management for the Fund to the Advisor's Leveraged
Finance Team, and (3) the approval of the Agreements.
To reach its determination, the Board considered its duties under the 1940 Act,
as well as under the general principles of state law in reviewing and approving
advisory contracts; the requirements of the 1940 Act in such matters; the
fiduciary duty of investment advisors with respect to advisory agreements and
compensation; the standards used by courts in determining whether investment
company boards have fulfilled their duties; and the factors to be considered by
the Board in voting on such agreements. The Board noted that it had recently
considered the Advisor's capabilities and the terms of the Original Investment
Management Agreement at a meeting held on March 21-22, 2010 and had determined
to renew the Original Investment Management Agreement for an additional one-year
term (the "2010 Renewal"). The Board considered that in connection with the 2010
Renewal, it had received a report from the Advisor that, among other things,
outlined the services provided by the Advisor (including the relevant personnel
responsible for these services and their experience); the advisory fees for the
Fund as compared to fees charged to other clients of the Advisor and as compared
to fees charged by investment advisors to comparable funds; expenses of the Fund
as compared to expense ratios of comparable funds; the nature of expenses
incurred in providing services to the Fund and the potential for economies of
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FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST TRUST/FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II)
NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
scale, if any; financial data on the Advisor; any fall out benefits to the
Advisor; and information on the Advisor's compliance program. Prior to the
September meeting, the Advisor represented to the Board that there had been no
material changes to the information provided in March 2010 with respect to the
Original Investment Management Agreement and that the Board could continue to
rely on such information. The Board determined that much of its previous
analysis in connection with the 2010 Renewal applied to its review and
consideration of the Agreements. Accordingly, the Board took note of such prior
analysis and supplemented it with the additional considerations noted below. The
Independent Trustees also met separately with their independent legal counsel to
discuss the Transaction, the proposal to transition portfolio management to the
Advisor's Leveraged Finance Team and the consideration of the Agreements.
In reviewing the Agreements, the Board considered the nature, quality and extent
of services to be provided by the Advisor under the Agreements. The Board noted
that the Fund would no longer employ an advisor/sub-advisor management
structure, but rather, the Advisor would provide all management services for the
Fund, including the day-to-day management of the Fund's investment portfolio.
The Board considered the Advisor's statement that it plans to apply the same
oversight model internally with its Leveraged Finance Team as it uses for
overseeing external sub-advisors. The Board considered the information provided
by the Advisor regarding the capabilities of the Advisor's Leveraged Finance
Team, including information regarding the backgrounds of the Team members, past
performance of other registered investment companies and other accounts managed
by the Team and the Team's investment process, as well as information it had
learned from presentations at prior meetings by members of the Team. At the
September meeting, the Board received a presentation from the members of the
Leveraged Finance Team regarding the proposed management of the Fund. Finally,
the Board considered the Advisor's representation that it does not expect any
diminution in services provided under the Agreements. In light of the
information presented and the considerations made at the September meeting,
including the considerations made in connection with the 2010 Renewal, the Board
concluded that the nature, quality and extent of services to be provided to the
Fund by the Advisor under the Agreements are expected to be satisfactory.
The Board considered the advisory fee payable under the Agreements, noting that
it would be the same as the fee payable under the Original Investment Management
Agreement. The Board considered information provided by the Advisor comparing
the Fund's advisory fee to a peer group of other floating rate funds compiled by
Lipper, Inc. The Board noted that, based on the information provided, the Fund's
advisory fee was within the range of the advisory fees of the peer funds. The
Board also considered that in connection with the 2010 Renewal it had reviewed
the advisory fees charged by the Advisor to similar funds and other non-fund
clients, and had noted that the Advisor does not provide advisory services to
clients with investment objectives and policies similar to the Fund's other than
to two other closed end funds (one of which had subsequently been liquidated) to
which different advisory fee rates are charged. In light of the information
presented on the advisory fee for the Fund and the considerations made at the
September meeting, including the considerations made in connection with the 2010
Renewal, the Board concluded that the advisory fee was reasonable and
appropriate in light of the nature, quality and extent of services expected to
be provided by the Advisor under the Agreements.
The Board noted that the Advisor has continued to invest in personnel and
infrastructure and considered whether fee levels reflect any economies of scale
for the benefit of shareholders. The Board concluded that the advisory fee
continues to reflect an appropriate level of sharing of any economies of scale
at current asset levels. The Board noted that in connection with the 2010
Renewal it had reviewed the costs of the services provided and profits realized
by the Advisor from serving as investment manager to the Fund for the twelve
months ended December 31, 2009. The Board considered its prior conclusion that
the Advisor's profitability appeared to be not excessive in light of the
services provided to the Fund; however, the Board noted that the profitability
information previously provided reflected the costs and profits associated with
an advisor/sub-advisor management structure. The Board considered the Advisor's
statement at the September 2010 meeting that it anticipates that it will be less
profitable for the Advisor under the New Investment Management Agreement. The
Board considered whether the Advisor derives any ancillary benefits from its
relationship with the Fund and noted that the typical fall out benefits to the
Advisor such as soft dollars are not present. The Board noted that the Advisor
will receive compensation from the Fund for providing fund reporting services.
The Board concluded that any other fall out benefits received by the Advisor or
its affiliates would appear to be limited.
Based on all of the information considered and the conclusions reached, the
Board, including the Independent Trustees, determined that the terms of the
Agreements are fair and reasonable and that the approval of the Agreements is in
the best interests of the Fund. No single factor was determinative in the
Board's analysis.
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INVESTMENT ADVISOR
First Trust Advisors L.P.
120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400
Wheaton, IL 60187
ADMINISTRATOR,
FUND ACCOUNTANT &
TRANSFER AGENT
BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.
301 Bellevue Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19809
CUSTODIAN
PFPC Trust Company
8800 Tinicum Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19153
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Deloitte & Touche LLP
111 S. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
LEGAL COUNSEL
Chapman and Cutler LLP
111 W. Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603
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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. INVESTMENTS.
(a) Schedule of Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as of the
close of the reporting period is included as part of the report to
shareholders filed under Item 1 of this form.
(b) Not applicable.
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
(a) Not applicable.
(b)(1) Identification of Portfolio Managers or Management Team Members and
Description of Role of Portfolio Managers or Management Team Members
Information provided as of February 4, 2011.
On October 12, 2010, the Leveraged Finance Investment Team of First Trust
Advisors L.P. ("First Trust") took over the portfolio management of the
Registrant. The portfolio management team of the Leveraged Finance Investment
Team of First Trust is led by William A. Housey, Jr. and Scott Fries.
William Housey, Cfa
Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager
Mr. Housey joined First Trust in June 2010 as Senior Portfolio Manager and
has nearly 15 years of investment experience. Prior to joining First Trust, Mr.
Housey was at Morgan Stanley/Van Kampen Funds, Inc. for 11 years and served as
Executive Director and Co-Portfolio Manager. Mr. Housey has extensive experience
in portfolio management of both leveraged and unleveraged credit products,
including Senior Loans, high-yield bonds, credit derivatives and corporate
restructurings. Mr. Housey received a BS in Finance from Eastern Illinois
University and an MBA in Finance as well as Management and Strategy from
Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Business. Mr. Housey holds the
Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Scott D. Fries, Cfa
Vice President, Portfolio Manager
Mr. Fries joined First Trust in June 2010 as Portfolio Manager in the
Leveraged Finance Investment Team and has over 15 years of investment industry
experience. Prior to joining First Trust, Mr. Fries spent 15 years and served as
Co-Portfolio Manager of Institutional Separately Managed Accounts for Morgan
Stanley/Van Kampen Funds, Inc. Mr. Fries received a BA in International Business
from Illinois Wesleyan University and an MBA in Finance from DePaul University.
Mr. Fries holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
(2) Other Accounts Managed by Portfolio Managers or Management Team Member and
Potential Conflicts of Interest
Information provided as of November 30, 2010.
# of Accounts Total Assets
Total Managed for which for which
Name of # of Advisory Fee is Advisory Fee
Portfolio Manager or Accounts Total Based on is Based on
Team Member Type of Accounts* Managed Assets Performance Performance
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1. WILLIAM HOUSEY Registered Investment Companies: 0 $0 0 $0
Other Pooled Investment Vehicles: 0 $0 0 $0
Other Accounts: 0 $0 0 $0
2. SCOTT D. FRIES Registered Investment Companies: 0 $0 0 $0
Other Pooled Investment Vehicles: 0 $0 0 $0
Other Accounts: 0 $0 0 $0
POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS
Potential conflicts of interest may arise when a portfolio manager of the
Registrant has day-to-day management responsibilities with respect to one or
more other funds or other accounts. Currently, the Leveraged Finance Investment
Team of First Trust does not manage or oversee any other funds or accounts.
Accordingly, there should not be material conflicts in the allocation of
investment opportunities between the Registrant and other accounts managed by
the Leveraged Finance Investment Team.
First Trust and its affiliate, First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), have in
place a joint Code of Ethics and Insider Trading Policies and Procedures that
are designed to (a) prevent First Trust personnel from trading securities based
upon material inside information in the possession of such personnel and (b)
ensure that First Trust personnel avoid actual or potential conflicts of
interest or abuse of their positions of trust and responsibility that could
occur through such activities as front running securities trades for the
Registrant. Personnel are required to have duplicate confirmations and account
statements delivered to First Trust and FTP compliance personnel who then
compare such trades to trading activity to detect any potential conflict
situations. In addition to the personal trading restrictions specified in the
Code of Ethics and Insider Trading Policies and Procedures, employees in the
Leveraged Finance Investment Team are prohibited from buying or selling equity
securities (including derivative instruments such as options, warrants and
futures) and corporate bonds for their personal account and in any accounts over
which they exercise control. Employees in the Leveraged Finance Investment Team
are also prohibited from engaging in any personal transaction while in
possession of material non-public information regarding the security or the
issuer of the security.
First Trust and FTP also maintain a confidential watch list of all issuers for
which the Leveraged Finance Investment Team has material non-public information
in its possession an all transactions executed for a product advised or
supervised by First Trust or FTP are compared daily against the watch list.
(3) Compensation Structure of Portfolio Managers or Management Team Members
Portfolio Manager Compensation
Information provided as of February 4, 2011.
The compensation structure for the Leveraged Finance Investment Team of First
Trust is based upon a fixed salary as well as a discretionary bonus determined
by the management of First Trust. Salaries are determined by management and are
based upon an individual's position and overall value to the firm. Bonuses are
also determined by management and are based upon an individual's overall
contribution to the success of the firm and the profitability of the firm.
Salaries and bonuses for members of the Leveraged Finance Investment Team are
not based upon criteria such as performance of the Registrant or the value of
assets of the Registrant.
(4) Disclosure of Securities Ownership
Information provided as of November 30, 2010
Dollar Range of Fund
Shares Beneficially
Name Owned
William Housey $0
Scott D. Fries $0
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT
COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which the shareholders
may recommend nominees to the registrant's board of trustees, where those
changes were implemented after the registrant last provided disclosure in
response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K (17 CFR
229.407) (as required by Item 22(b)(15) of Schedule 14A (17 CFR 240.14a-101)),
or this Item.
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) The registrant's principal executive and principal financial officers, or
persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the
registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule
30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940
Act") (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within 90 days
of the filing date of the report that includes the disclosure required by
this paragraph, based on their evaluation of these controls and
procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR
270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).
(b) There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial
reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR
270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the registrant's second fiscal quarter
of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is
reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control
over financial reporting.
ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.
(a)(1) Not applicable.
(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.
(a)(3) Not applicable.
(b) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act and
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(registrant) First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II
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By (Signature and Title)* /s/ James A. Bowen
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James A. Bowen, Chairman of the Board, President
and Chief Executive Officer
(principal executive officer)
Date January 20, 2011
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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.
BBy (Signature and Title)* /s/ James A. Bowen
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James A. Bowen, Chairman of the Board, President
and Chief Executive Officer
(principal executive officer)
Date January 20, 2011
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By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Mark R. Bradley
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Mark R. Bradley, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer
and Chief Accounting Officer
(principal financial officer)
Date January 20, 2011
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* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.