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 811-5567
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COLONIAL INTERMEDIATE HIGH INCOME FUND
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts 02111
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Jean S. Loewenberg, Esq.
Columbia Management Group, Inc.
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
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(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 1-617-426-3750
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Date of fiscal year end: October 31, 2003
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Date of reporting period: April 30, 2003
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ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
COLONIAL INTERMEDIATE HIGH INCOME FUND Semiannual Report
April 30, 2003
graphic: Pages from The Wall Street Journal, calculator.
artwork: President's Message
DEAR SHAREHOLDER:
The US bond market continued to reward investors with solid returns. Bonds
reported gains across all sectors as interest rates declined. However,
leadership rotated from higher quality bonds, which were the top performers in
the previous period, to lower quality bonds. Corporate and high-yield bonds
rebounded as investors became more willing to take on risk, as prices became
more attractive and as companies cleaned up their balance sheets in the wake of
last year's accounting scandals. For a more detailed discussion of the events of
the period and the performance of the fund, see the Portfolio Managers' Report,
that follows this letter.
CONSOLIDATION--AND A NEW NAME
I am pleased to announce that, effective April 1, 2003, six of the asset
management firms brought together when Columbia Management was formed were
consolidated and renamed Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. (Columbia
Management). This consolidation does not affect the management or investment
objectives of your fund and is the next step in our efforts to create a
consistent identity and to streamline our organization. By consolidating these
firms, we are able to create a more efficient organizational structure and
strengthen certain key functions, such as research. Although the name of the
asset manager familiar to you has changed, what hasn't changed is the commitment
of our specialized investment teams to a multi-disciplined approach to
investing, focused on our goal of offering shareholders the best products and
services.
Sincerely,
/s/ Joseph R. Palombo
Joseph R. Palombo
President
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MEET THE NEW PRESIDENT
Joseph R. Palombo, president and chairman of the Board of Trustees for Liberty
Funds, is also chief operating officer and executive vice president of Columbia
Management. Mr. Palombo has over 19 years of experience in the financial
services industry. Prior to joining Columbia Management, he was chief operating
officer and chief compliance officer for Putnam Mutual Funds. Prior to that, he
was a partner at Coopers & Lybrand. Mr. Palombo received his degree in
economics/accounting from the College of the Holy Cross, where he was a member
of Phi Beta Kappa. He earned his master's degree in taxation from Bentley
College and participated in the Executive Program at the Amos B. Tuck School at
Dartmouth College.
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O NOT FDIC INSURED O MAY LOSE VALUE O NO BANK GUARANTEE
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Economic and market conditions change frequently. There is no assurance that
trends described in this report will continue or commence.
PORTFOLIO MANAGERS' REPORT
A RECOVERY FOR HIGH-YIELD BOND MARKET
Colonial Intermediate High Income Fund returned 23.14% at net asset value (NAV)
for the six-month period ended April 30, 2003. Although we are pleased to report
such strong performance during such a challenging time in the financial markets,
we note that the fund underperformed the Lipper High Current Yield Funds
(Leveraged) Category average, which returned 31.71%.1 We believe the fund lagged
its peer group primarily because of its emphasis on higher quality bonds during
a period when lower quality bonds led the market.
The high-yield bond market bounced back strongly during the six-month period,
led by utilities and information technology, two of the most volatile sectors in
recent years. Several factors contributed to this strong recovery. At the
beginning of the period, yields on high-yield bonds were at historically high
levels compared to Treasuries. This yield differential narrowed, causing
high-yield bond prices to rise. In addition, the portion of the market
represented by distressed credits--those bonds valued at less than 50% of their
original issue price--dropped to its lowest level since September 1999.
Under pressure from the accounting scandals of 2002, many companies focused on
strengthening their balance sheets and making their accounting more transparent.
The default rate continued to decline. As of April 30, 2003, the 12-month
default rate was 4.6%-- its lowest rate since November 2000.2 Lending
institutions began to extend credit to firms in the high-yield universe that had
demonstrated solid operations, which allowed companies to continue to fund
improvements and to acquire additional assets. As optimism among high yield
investors grew, inflows into high-yield bonds rose by 75% compared to the same
period one year ago.
AN INCREASED FOCUS ON LOWER-RATED CREDITS
During the preceding 12-month period, the fund had increased its stake in higher
quality bonds in an effort to reduce potential portfolio risk.
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1 Lipper Inc., a widely respected data provider, calculates an average total
return for mutual funds with similar investment objectives.
2 As measured by Moody's Investors Service, a bond-rating agency.
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TOP CORPORATE ISSUERS AS OF
4/30/03 (%)
Allied Waste North
America 1.9
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Huntsman 1.6
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Nextel Communications 1.6
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CSC Holdings 1.3
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Premier International
Foods 1.2
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J.P. Morgan Chase 1.1
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D.R. Horton 1.1
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Charter Communications 1.1
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Quebecor Media 1.1
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Pogo Producing 1.1
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Corporate issuers are calculated as a percentage of total investments including
short-term investments. Because the fund is actively managed, there is no
guarantee the fund will continue to hold securities of these issuers in the
future.
TOP 5 SECTOR BREAKDOWN AS
OF 4/30/03 (%)
Amusement & Recreation 11.4
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Chemicals & Allied
Products 8.9
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Oil & Gas Extraction 8.5
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Cable 8.2
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Health services 7.8
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Sector breakdowns are calculated as a percentage of net assets. Because the fund
is actively managed, there is no guarantee the fund will continue to hold
securities in these sectors in the future.
6-MONTH DISTRIBUTIONS
DECLARED PER SHARE
11/1/02 - 4/30/03
$0.16
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6-MONTH TOTAL RETURNS,
ASSUMING REINVESTMENT OF
ALL DISTRIBUTIONS (%)
NAV 23.14
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Market price 30.31
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PRICE PER SHARE ON 4/30/03
NAV $3.26
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Market price $3.45
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PORTFOLIO MANAGERS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
However, as signs of the market's renewed strength began to emerge, we began to
focus more aggressively on lower-rated credits that we believe offer attractive
opportunity, including CCC-rated bonds--the best performing high-yield sector
during the six-month period. In this regard, we increased our utilities exposure
from 3.0% to 7.6%. Our additions to Williams Companies and AES in the utilities
sector (1.0% and 1.2% of net assets, respectively) enabled us to participate in
strong rebounds during the period.3
We also raised our wireless telecommunications exposure from 2.8% to 4.8%. In
the information technology sector, we added Lucent Technology based on our
conviction that its price had bottomed. We believed that negative market
sentiment had unfairly penalized Lucent's valuations and investor expectations
for continued industry weakness were overdone. Although our recent focus on
lower-rated bonds resulted in positive performance, the timing of our shift kept
us from fully participating in the sector's strong gains.
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COLONIAL INTERMEDIATE HIGH INCOME FUND VS.
LIPPER HIGH CURRENT YIELD FUNDS
(LEVERAGED) CATEGORY AVERAGE
10/31/02-4/30/03
Colonial Intermediate High Income (NAV): 23.14
Lipper High Current Yield Funds (Leveraged) Category Average: 31.71
Past performance cannot predict future results. The principal value and
investment returns will fluctuate, resulting in a gain or loss on sale. All
results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. High-yield investing offers
the potential for high income and attractive total returns, but also involves
certain risks. These include credit risks associated with lower-rated bonds,
changes in interest rates, and certain risks associated with foreign
investments. Investing in high-yield bonds involves greater credit risk and
other risks not associated with investing in higher quality bonds. Bond
investing also involves interest rate risk, which means that bond prices may
change as interest rates increase or decrease. Foreign investment involve market
risk, political, accounting, and currency risks not associated with domestic
investments.
Lipper, Inc., a widely respected data provider, calculates an average total
return for mutual funds with similar investment objectives.
Returns are computed at net asset value.
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3 Holdings are disclosed as of April 30, 2003 and are subject to change.
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PORTFOLIO MANAGERS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
HIGH YIELD POSITIONED TO BENEFIT FROM A STRONGER ECONOMY
Looking ahead, we plan to monitor both the direction of the economy and the
continued default rate among high-yield issuers. While the timing of a recovery
is still uncertain, we believe that the high-yield market has the potential to
deliver solid total returns. Valuations remain favorable and stronger corporate
earnings would have a positive impact on the high-yield universe.3
Sincerely,
/s/ Gregg R. Smalley /s/ June M. Giroux
Gregg R. Smalley June M. Giroux
/s/ Kevin L. Cronk /s/ Thomas A. LaPointe
Kevin L. Cronk Thomas A. LaPointe
Gregg R. Smalley is portfolio manager of the Colonial Intermediate High Income
Fund. Mr. Smalley is a Vice President of Columbia Management Advisors, Inc.
June M. Giroux, CFA, Vice President of Columbia and a member of its High Yield
Portfolio Management Team, has co-managed the Fund since February, 2003. Ms.
Giroux joined Columbia in September, 2000 as a senior research analyst
specializing in the energy, information technology, and packaging industries, as
well as in special situations. Prior to joining the advisor, Ms. Giroux was a
vice president and senior high yield analyst at State Street Research &
Management from March, 1996 to August, 2000.
Kevin L. Cronk, CFA, Vice President of Columbia and a member of its High Yield
Portfolio Management Team, has co-managed the Fund since February, 2003. Mr.
Cronk joined Columbia in August, 1999 as a senior research analyst specializing
in the chemicals, healthcare and telecom industries. Prior to joining the
advisor, Mr. Cronk was an investment associate in the High Yield Group at Putnam
Investments from May, 1996 to July, 1999.
Thomas A. LaPointe, CFA, Vice President of Columbia and a member of its High
Yield Portfolio Management Team, has co-managed the Fund since February, 2003.
Mr. LaPointe joined Columbia in February, 1999 as a senior member of the Fixed
Income Department's research group and has provided high yield analytical
support to mutual funds investing in the metals, gaming and European telecom
industries. Prior to joining the advisor, Mr. LaPointe was a convertible
arbitrage analyst at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce from April, 1998 to
February, 1999.
Past performance is no guarantee of future investment results.
Investing in high-yield bonds involves greater credit risk and other risks not
associated with investing in higher-quality bonds. Bond investing also involves
interest rate risk, which means that bond prices may change as interest rates
increase or decrease.
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
April 30, 2003 (Unaudited)
CORPORATE FIXED-INCOME
BONDS & Notes - 130.0% Par Value
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CONSTRUCTION - 4.1%
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION - 4.1%
Associated Materials, Inc.,
9.750% 04/15/12 $ 325,000 $ 355,875
Atrium Companies, Inc.,
10.500% 05/01/09 210,000 218,400
D.R. Horton, Inc.,
9.750% 09/15/10 955,000 1,052,887
K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.:
8.875% 04/01/12 170,000 178,500
10.500% 10/01/07 340,000 382,500
Standard Pacific Corp.,
9.250% 04/15/12 415,000 428,488
William Lyon Homes, Inc.,
10.750% 04/01/13 210,000 214,200
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2,830,850
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CONSUMER STAPLES - 0.3%
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS - 0.3%
Armkel LLC,
9.500% 08/15/09 180,000 201,600
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FINANCE, INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE - 4.0%
DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS - 0.9%
Sovereign Bancorp, Inc.,
10.500% 11/15/06 495,000 591,144
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FINANCIAL SERVICES - 2.4%
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.,
8.750% 11/15/07 (a) 980,000 1,058,400
MDP Acquisitions PLC,
9.625% 10/01/12 (a) 525,000 572,250
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1,630,650
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INSURANCE AGENTS & Brokers - 0.4%
Willis Corroon Corp.,
9.000% 02/01/09 295,000 316,387
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REAL ESTATE - 0.3%
iStar Financial, Inc.,
8.750% 08/15/08 185,000 199,800
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MANUFACTURING - 41.4%
APPAREL - 0.6%
Levi Strauss & Co.,
12.250% 12/15/12 (a) 210,000 176,400
William Carter Co.,
10.875% 08/15/11 225,000 249,750
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426,150
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AUTO PARTS & Equipment - 1.8%
Cummins, Inc.,
9.500% 12/01/10 (a) 295,000 315,650
Dana Corp.:
9.000% 08/15/11 210,000 227,850
10.125% 03/15/10 200,000 223,000
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Rexnord Corp.,
10.125% 12/15/12 (a) $ 130,000 $ 139,100
TRW Automotive, Inc.,
11.000% 02/15/13 (a) 315,000 340,200
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1,245,800
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CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS - 8.9%
Avecia Group PLC,
11.000% 07/01/09 840,000 747,600
Equistar Chemicals LP:
10.125% 09/01/08 215,000 225,750
10.625% 05/01/11 (a) 225,000 236,250
FMC Corp.,
10.250% 11/01/09 420,000 466,200
Huntsman ICI Holdings LLC,
(b) 12/31/09 3,975,000 1,530,375
Koppers Industries, Inc.,
9.875% 12/01/07 490,000 494,900
Lyondell Chemical Co.,
9.625% 05/01/07 450,000 465,188
MacDermid, Inc.,
9.125% 07/15/11 375,000 414,375
PolyOne Corp.,
10.625% 05/15/10 (a) 170,000 170,000
Terra Capital, Inc.,
12.875% 10/15/08 610,000 664,900
Texas Petrochemicals Corp.,
11.125% 07/01/06 1,125,000 630,000
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6,045,538
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ELECTRONIC & ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 1.3%
Flextronics International Ltd.,
9.875% 07/01/10 600,000 669,000
Ucar Finance, Inc.,
10.250% 02/15/12 255,000 239,700
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908,700
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FABRICATED METAL - 0.7%
Earle M. Jorgensen Co.,
9.750% 06/01/12 425,000 446,250
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FOOD & Kindred Products - 4.8%
Constellation Brands, Inc.,
8.125% 01/15/12 270,000 286,200
Del Monte Corp.,
9.250% 05/15/11 500,000 542,500
Dole Food Co., Inc.,
7.250% 05/01/09 415,000 448,200
Premier International Foods PLC,
12.000% 09/01/09 1,000,000 1,100,000
Roundy's Inc.,
8.875% 06/15/12 410,000 420,250
Smithfield Foods, Inc.,
8.000% 10/15/09 435,000 448,050
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3,245,200
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See notes to investment portfolio.
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (CONTINUED)
April 30, 2003 (Unaudited)
CORPORATE FIXED-INCOME
BONDS & NOTES (CONTINUED) PAR VALUE
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FURNITURE & FIXTURES - 1.1%
C&A Floor Covering, Inc.,
9.750% 02/15/10 $ 225,000 $ 227,250
Congoleum Corp.,
8.625% 08/01/08 225,000 118,125
Juno Lighting, Inc.,
11.875% 07/01/09 295,000 318,600
Simmons Co.,
10.250% 03/15/09 100,000 107,500
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771,475
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MEASURING & ANALYZING INSTRUMENTS - 0.6%
Fisher Scientific International, Inc.:
8.125% 05/01/12 305,000 328,637
8.125% 05/01/12 (a) 70,000 75,425
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404,062
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MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING - 7.0%
Actuant Corp.,
13.000% 05/01/09 351,000 410,670
AGCO Corp.,
9.500% 05/01/08 400,000 436,000
Applied Extrusion Technologies, Inc.,
10.750% 07/01/11 320,000 230,400
Ball Corp.,
6.875% 12/15/12 125,000 131,250
Crown European Holdings SA,
10.875% 03/01/13 (a) 280,000 305,200
Flowserve Corp.,
12.250% 08/15/10 361,000 411,540
Owens-Illinois, Inc.:
7.150% 05/15/05 150,000 153,000
7.500% 05/15/10 600,000 589,500
SPX Corp.,
7.500% 01/01/13 250,000 268,750
Tekni-Plex, Inc.,
12.750% 06/15/10 915,000 878,400
Terex Corp.,
10.375% 04/01/11 320,000 352,000
TriMas Corp.:
9.875% 06/15/12 340,000 353,600
9.875% 06/15/12 (a) 205,000 213,200
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4,733,510
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PAPER PRODUCTS - 2.6%
Buckeye Technologies, Inc.,
9.250% 09/15/08 235,000 220,900
Caraustar Industries, Inc.,
9.875% 04/01/11 435,000 439,350
Georgia-Pacific Corp.,
8.875% 02/01/10 (a) 410,000 441,775
Jefferson Smurfit Corp.,
8.250% 10/01/12 250,000 271,875
Tembec Industries, Inc.,
8.500% 02/01/11 350,000 364,000
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1,737,900
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PRIMARY METAL - 1.3%
Bayou Steel Corp.,
9.500% 05/15/08 (c) $1,000,000 $ 190,000
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp.,
10.875% 10/15/06 (c) 780,000 491,400
WCI Steel, Inc.,
10.000% 12/01/04 (d) 665,000 199,500
Wheeling-Pittsburgh Corp.,
9.250% 11/15/07 (c) 2,000,000 10,000
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890,900
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PRINTING & PUBLISHING - 7.1%
Advanstar Communications, Inc.,
12.000% 02/15/11 500,000 425,000
American Greetings Corp.,
11.750% 07/15/08 255,000 290,700
Dex Media East LLC,
12.125% 11/15/12 (a) 565,000 669,525
Hollinger, Inc.,
11.875% 03/01/11 (a) 295,000 312,700
Moore North America Finance, Inc.,
7.875% 01/15/11 (a) 165,000 174,900
PriMedia, Inc.,
8.875% 05/15/11 560,000 596,400
Quebecor Media, Inc.,
11.125% 07/15/11 925,000 1,045,250
Von Hoffman Corp.,
10.250% 03/15/09 495,000 509,850
Yell Finance BV,
10.750% 08/01/11 750,000 840,000
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4,864,325
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TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT - 3.6%
BE Aerospace, Inc.,
8.875% 05/01/11 575,000 393,875
Collins & Aikman Products Co.,
10.750% 12/31/11 555,000 579,975
Dura Operating Corp.,
8.625% 04/15/12 345,000 355,350
Hexcel Corp.:
9.750% 01/15/09 220,000 216,700
9.875% 10/01/08 (a) 65,000 69,550
Lear Corp.,
8.110% 05/15/09 500,000 562,500
Newcor, Inc.,
6.000% 01/01/13 (d)(e) 215,562 93,599
Sequa Corp.,
8.875% 04/01/08 200,000 207,000
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2,478,549
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See notes to investment portfolio.
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (CONTINUED)
April 30, 2003 (Unaudited)
CORPORATE FIXED-INCOME
BONDS & NOTES (CONTINUED) PAR VALUE
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MINING & ENERGY - 9.8%
OIL & GAS EXTRACTION - 8.5%
Benton Oil & Gas Co.,
9.375% 11/01/07 $ 485,000 $ 423,162
Chesapeake Energy Corp.:
7.750% 01/15/15 280,000 296,800
8.125% 04/01/11 400,000 430,000
Compton Petroleum Corp.,
9.900% 05/15/09 325,000 351,000
Denbury Resources, Inc.,
7.500% 04/01/13 (a) 165,000 168,300
El Paso Energy Partners LP,
8.500% 06/01/10 (a) 275,000 295,625
Encore Acquisition Co.,
8.375% 06/15/12 325,000 344,500
Forest Oil Corp.,
8.000% 06/15/08 400,000 424,000
Magnum Hunter Resources, Inc.,
9.600% 03/15/12 135,000 145,800
Mariner Energy, Inc.,
10.500% 08/01/06 395,000 396,975
Petsec Energy, Inc.,
9.500% 06/15/07 (d)(e) 1,998,420 --
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.:
7.500% 04/15/12 105,000 116,025
9.625% 04/01/10 10,000 11,975
Pogo Producing Co.,
8.250% 04/15/11 965,000 1,037,375
Stone Energy Corp.,
8.250% 12/15/11 220,000 228,250
Trico Marine Services, Inc.,
8.875% 05/15/12 275,000 244,750
XTO Energy, Inc.,
7.500% 04/15/12 800,000 880,000
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5,794,537
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OIL & GAS FIELD SERVICES - 1.3%
Frontier Escrow Corp.,
8.000% 04/15/13 (a) 85,000 87,550
Newpark Resources, Inc.,
8.625% 12/15/07 290,000 290,000
Premcor Refining Group, Inc.:
9.250% 02/01/10 (a) 155,000 170,500
9.500% 02/01/13 (a) 200,000 222,000
Tesoro Petroleum Corp.,
8.000% 04/15/08 (a) 105,000 108,150
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878,200
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RETAIL TRADE - 3.6%
APPAREL & Accessory Stores - 0.6%
Gap, Inc.,
8.800% 12/15/08 285,000 337,725
Saks, Inc.,
8.250% 11/15/08 105,000 113,400
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451,125
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FOOD STORES - 0.5%
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.,
8.875% 04/01/08 $ 310,000 $ 333,250
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MISCELLANEOUS RETAIL - 2.0%
Hollywood Entertainment Corp.,
9.625% 03/15/11 350,000 376,250
JC Penney Co., Inc.,
8.000% 03/01/10 415,000 437,825
Rite Aid Corp.:
7.125% 01/15/07 300,000 291,000
8.125% 05/01/10 (a) 250,000 255,625
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1,360,700
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RESTAURANTS - 0.5%
Yum! Brands, Inc.,
7.700% 07/01/12 305,000 337,025
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SERVICES - 22.9%
AMUSEMENT & RECREATION - 11.4%
Ameristar Casinos, Inc.,
10.750% 02/15/09 400,000 448,000
Argosy Gaming Co.,
10.750% 06/01/09 335,000 369,337
Boyd Gaming Corp.,
7.750% 12/15/12 (a) 125,000 135,000
Circus-Circus & Eldorado/Silver Legacy,
10.125% 03/01/12 455,000 437,937
Coast Hotels & Casinos, Inc.,
9.500% 04/01/09 500,000 537,500
Hollywood Casino Corp.,
11.250% 05/01/07 400,000 428,000
Hollywood Casino Shreveport,
13.000% 08/01/06 670,000 522,600
Hollywood Park, Inc.,
9.500% 08/01/07 1,000,000 980,000
Majestic Investor Holdings,
11.653% 11/30/07 225,000 222,750
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority,
8.000% 04/01/12 500,000 530,000
Park Place Entertainment Corp.,
9.375% 02/15/07 435,000 471,975
Penn National Gaming, Inc.,
11.125% 03/01/08 665,000 731,500
Regal Cinemas, Inc.,
9.375% 02/01/12 600,000 660,000
Six Flags, Inc.,
9.500% 02/01/09 745,000 764,556
Town Sports International, Inc.,
9.625% 04/15/11 (a) 170,000 177,650
Venetian Casino Resort LLC,
11.000% 06/15/10 325,000 356,688
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7,773,493
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AUTO EQUIPMENT & RENTAL SERVICES - 0.4%
United Rentals, Inc.,
10.750% 04/15/08 255,000 274,763
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See notes to investment portfolio.
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (CONTINUED)
April 30, 2003 (Unaudited)
CORPORATE FIXED-INCOME
BONDS & NOTES (CONTINUED) PAR VALUE
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BUSINESS SERVICES - 0.3%
Iron Mountain, Inc.,
7.750% 01/15/15 $ 190,000 $ 202,350
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FUNERAL SERVICES - 1.5%
Service Corp. International,
7.700% 04/15/09 600,000 606,000
Stewart Enterprises, Inc.,
10.750% 07/01/08 400,000 446,000
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1,052,000
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HEALTH SERVICES - 7.8%
AmerisourceBergen Corp.:
7.250% 11/15/12 (a) 215,000 231,125
8.125% 09/01/08 405,000 443,475
Coventry Health Care, Inc.,
8.125% 02/15/12 525,000 567,000
HCA, Inc.,
8.750% 09/01/10 670,000 786,439
IASIS Healthcare Corp.,
13.000% 10/15/09 305,000 340,075
InSight Health Services Corp.,
9.875% 11/01/11 340,000 312,800
Magellan Health Services, Inc.:
9.000% 02/15/08 (d) 670,000 179,225
9.375% 11/15/07 (a)(d) 385,000 330,138
MedQuest Inc.,
11.875% 08/15/12 500,000 462,500
PacifiCare Health Systems, Inc.,
10.750% 06/01/09 500,000 551,250
Radiologix, Inc.,
10.500% 12/15/08 95,000 82,175
Res-Care, Inc.,
10.625% 11/15/08 170,000 154,700
Tenet Healthcare Corp.,
6.375% 12/01/11 450,000 423,000
United Surgical Partners
International, Inc.,
10.000% 12/15/11 400,000 424,000
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5,287,902
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HOTELS, CAMPS & LODGING - 1.5%
Host Marriott LP,
9.500% 01/15/07 340,000 357,000
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.,
7.875% 05/01/12 625,000 650,000
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1,007,000
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TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRIC,
GAS & SANITARY SERVICES - 42.5%
AEROSPACE - 2.0%
L-3 Communications Corp.,
7.625% 06/15/12 450,000 496,125
TransDigm, Inc.,
10.375% 12/01/08 850,000 901,000
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1,397,125
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PAR VALUE
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AIR TRANSPORTATION - 1.1%
Northwest Airlines, Inc.,
9.875% 03/15/07 $ 615,000 $ 369,000
U.S. Airways, Inc.,
10.375% 03/01/13 1,600,000 400,000
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769,000
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BROADCASTING - 3.8%
CanWest Media, Inc.,
10.625% 05/15/11 585,000 665,437
Clear Channel Communications,
8.000% 11/01/08 130,000 148,200
Corus Entertainment, Inc.,
8.750% 03/01/12 200,000 212,000
Emmis Communications Corp.,
(f) 03/15/11
(12.500% 03/15/06) 561,000 493,680
TV Azteca SA de CV,
10.500% 02/15/07 745,000 707,750
XM Satellite Radio Holdings, Inc.,
(f) 12/31/09
(14.000% 12/31/05) 474,415 336,835
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2,563,902
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CABLE - 6.7%
British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC,
8.200% 07/15/09 190,000 217,998
Charter Communications Holdings LLC:
(f) 04/01/11
(9.920% 04/01/04) 1,435,000 832,300
10.000% 04/01/09 325,000 216,125
Comcast UK Cable Partners Ltd.,
11.200% 11/15/07 750,000 626,250
CSC Holdings, Inc.,
7.625% 04/01/11 300,000 315,750
DirecTV Holdings LLC,
8.375% 03/15/13 (a) 300,000 333,750
EchoStar DBS Corp.,
9.125% 01/15/09 435,000 487,200
Insight Communications Co., Inc.,
(f) 02/15/11
(12.250% 02/15/06) 620,000 478,950
Insight Midwest LP,
9.750% 10/01/09 (a) 335,000 359,706
Northland Cable Television, Inc.,
10.250% 11/15/07 740,000 673,400
Ono Finance PLC,
(b) 03/16/11 175 2
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4,541,431
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COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 1.4%
Crown Castle International Corp.:
(f) 05/15/11
(10.375% 05/15/04) 250,000 223,125
10.750% 08/01/11 350,000 360,500
SBA Communications Corp.,
10.250% 02/01/09 440,000 378,400
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962,025
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See notes to investment portfolio.
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (CONTINUED)
April 30, 2003 (Unaudited)
CORPORATE FIXED-INCOME
BONDS & NOTES (CONTINUED) PAR VALUE
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TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRIC,
GAS & SANITARY SERVICES (CONTINUED)
ELECTRIC, GAS & SANITARY SERVICES - 4.6%
Allied Waste North America, Inc.:
8.500% 12/01/08 $ 475,000 $ 509,437
10.000% 08/01/09 1,215,000 1,301,569
CMS Energy Corp.,
8.900% 07/15/08 415,000 415,000
HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc.,
10.375% 08/01/07 750,000 562,500
Mirant Americas Generation, Inc.,
8.300% 05/01/11 460,000 340,400
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3,128,906
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ELECTRIC SERVICES - 6.2%
AES Corp.,
9.500% 06/01/09 855,000 846,450
Beaver Valley Funding Corp.,
9.000% 06/01/17 355,000 407,281
Caithness Coso Funding Corp.,
9.050% 12/15/09 556,889 579,164
Calpine Corp.,
8.500% 02/15/11 975,000 711,750
Edison Mission Energy,
9.875% 04/15/11 300,000 271,500
Nevada Power Co.,
10.875% 10/15/09 (a) 260,000 275,600
Orion Power Holdings, Inc.,
12.000% 05/01/10 150,000 162,750
PSE&G Energy Holdings, Inc.,
8.625% 02/15/08 395,000 422,650
TECO Energy, Inc.,
10.500% 12/01/07 210,000 233,100
Western Resources, Inc.,
7.875% 05/01/07 275,000 305,938
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4,216,183
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MOTOR FREIGHT & WAREHOUSING - 0.4%
QDI LLC:
12.000% 06/15/09 (a) 158,974 23,647
12.500% 06/15/08 (a) 668,000 266,365
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290,012
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PIPELINES - 2.8%
Coastal Corp.,
7.750% 06/15/10 545,000 479,600
Dynegy Holdings, Inc.,
8.750% 02/15/12 300,000 283,500
Northwest Pipeline Corp.,
8.125% 03/01/10 (a) 130,000 142,217
Sonat, Inc.,
7.625% 07/15/11 215,000 184,900
Southern Natural Gas Co.,
8.875% 03/15/10 (a) 125,000 140,000
Williams Companies, Inc.,
8.125% 03/15/12 (a) 665,000 658,350
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1,888,567
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PAR VALUE
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POLLUTION CONTROL - 0.4%
EnviroSource, Inc.,
14.000% 12/15/08 $ 273,663 $ 246,297
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RADIOTELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS - 4.3%
AirGate PCS, Inc.,
(f) 10/01/09
(13.500% 10/01/04) 399,000 103,740
AT&T Wireless Services, Inc.,
7.875% 03/01/11 215,000 246,521
Nextel Communications, Inc.,
9.375% 11/15/09 1,310,000 1,414,800
Nextel Partners, Inc.,
11.000% 03/15/10 290,000 307,400
Rogers Cantel, Inc.,
9.750% 06/01/16 635,000 679,450
US Unwired, Inc.,
(f) 11/01/09
(13.375% 11/01/04) 800,000 168,000
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2,919,911
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RAILROAD - 0.9%
Kansas City Southern Railway Co.,
7.500% 06/15/09 215,000 222,525
TFM SA de CV,
12.500% 06/15/12 380,000 399,000
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621,525
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 6.2%
Amkor Technology, Inc.,
9.250% 02/15/08 285,000 304,237
Carrier1 International SA,
13.250% 02/15/09 (c) 750,000 22,500
Colt Telecom Group PLC,
12.000% 12/15/06 95,000 84,550
Fairpoint Communications, Inc.,
11.875% 03/01/10 (a) 175,000 194,250
Horizon PCS, Inc.,
13.750% 06/15/11 415,000 45,650
Level 3 Communications, Inc.,
(f) 12/01/08
(10.500% 12/01/03) 625,000 462,500
Lucent Technologies, Inc.:
6.450% 03/15/29 335,000 249,575
7.250% 07/15/06 235,000 223,250
Nortel Networks Ltd.,
6.125% 02/15/06 510,000 494,700
Qwest Corp.:
8.875% 03/15/12 (a) 425,000 467,500
13.500% 12/15/10 (a) 385,000 428,313
RCN Corp.,
11.125% 10/15/07 750,000 255,000
Time Warner Telecom, Inc.:
9.750% 07/15/08 470,000 394,800
10.125% 02/01/11 405,000 340,200
Vivendi Universal,
9.250% 04/15/10 (a) 250,000 280,445
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4,247,470
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See notes to investment portfolio.
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (CONTINUED)
April 30, 2003 (Unaudited)
CORPORATE FIXED-INCOME
BONDS & NOTES (CONTINUED) PAR VALUE
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TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - 1.7%
Allied Holdings, Inc.,
8.625% 10/01/07 $ 190,000 $ 142,500
Petroleum Helicopters, Inc.,
9.375% 05/01/09 530,000 580,350
Stena AB,
9.625% 12/01/12 255,000 280,500
Teekay Shipping Corp.,
8.875% 07/15/11 150,000 160,500
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1,163,850
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WHOLESALE TRADE- 1.4%
DURABLE GOODS - 1.4%
Playtex Products
9.375% 06/01/11 380,000 421,800
Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc.,
8.750% 04/15/11 550,000 544,500
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966,300
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TOTAL CORPORATE FIXED-INCOME
BONDS & NOTES
(cost of $96,601,837) 88,643,639
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PREFERRED STOCKS - 2.3% SHARES
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TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRIC,
GAS & SANITARY SERVICES - 2.3%
BROADCASTING - 0.5%
Sinclair Capital,
11.625% 3,250 351,000
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CABLE - 1.3%
CSC Holdings, Inc.:
11.125% 349 36,471
11.750% 7,979 835,800
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872,271
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COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 0.4%
Dobson Communications Corp.,
12.250% PIK 324 275,400
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POLLUTION CONTROL - 0.1%
EnviroSource, Inc.,
7.250% 929 43,009
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 0.0%
XO Communications, Inc.:
13.500% PIK (d) 788 1
14.000% (d) 28,530 286
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287
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TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
(cost of $3,763,287) 1,541,967
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CONVERTIBLE BONDS - 0.6% PAR VALUE
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TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRIC,
GAS & SANITARY SERVICES - 0.6%
Telecommunications - 0.6%
Amkor Technology, Inc.,
5.750% 06/01/06 $ 270,000 $ 238,040
Colt Telecom Group PLC,
2.000% 03/29/06 (a) 265,000 207,408
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TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS
(cost of $400,665) 445,448
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WARRANTS - 0.3% (g) UNITS
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TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRIC,
GAS & SANITARY SERVICES - 0.3%
BROADCASTING - 0.3%
XM Satellite Radio Holdings, Inc.:
Expires 12/31/09 330 202,950
Expires 03/15/10 (a) 600 60
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203,010
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CABLE - 0.0%
Cable Satisfaction International, Inc.,
Expires 03/01/05 970 10
Ono Finance PLC,
Expires 05/31/09 (a) 750 2
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12
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COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 0.0%
UbiquiTel, Inc.,
Expires 04/15/10 (a) 525 131
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MOTOR FREIGHT & WAREHOUSING - 0.0%
QDI LLC,
Expires 01/15/07 (a)(h) 2,041 --
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 0.0%
AT&T Canada, Inc.,
Expires 08/15/07 (a)(e) 250 --
Carrier1 International SA,
Expires 02/19/09 (a)(c) 347 3
Horizon PCS, Inc.,
Expires 10/01/10 (a) 665 1
Jazztel PLC,
Expires 07/15/10 (a)(h) 350 --
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4
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TOTAL WARRANTS
(cost of $174,924) 203,157
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See notes to investment portfolio.
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (CONTINUED)
April 30, 2003 (Unaudited)
COMMON STOCKS - 0.3% (g) SHARES VALUE
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TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRIC,
GAS & SANITARY SERVICES - 0.3%
CABLE - 0.2%
NTL, Inc. 5,942 $ 101,014
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POLLUTION CONTROL - 0.0%
EnviroSource, Inc. 8,000 1,840
Fairlane Management Corp. (e) 8,000 --
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1,840
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RADIOTELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS - 0.1%
Nextel Communications, Inc., Class A 6,196 91,639
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost of $1,197,188) 194,493
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SHORT-TERM OBLIGATION - 4.2% PAR
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Federal National Mortgage Association,
1.250% 05/01/03 (i)
(cost of $2,900,000) $2,900,000 2,900,000
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 137.7%
(cost of $105,037,901) (j) 93,928,704
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OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES, NET - (37.7)% (25,720,264)
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NET ASSETS - 100.0% $68,208,440
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NOTES TO INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO:
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(a) This security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities
Act of 1933 and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration,
normally to qualified institutional buyers. At April 30, 2003, the value of
these securities amounted to $11,229,936 or 16.5% of net assets.
(b) Zero coupon bond.
(c) As of April 30, 2003, the Fund held securities of certain issuers that have
filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 representing 1.0% of net
assets. These issuers are in default of certain debt covenants. Income is
not being accrued.
(d) This issuer is in default of certain debt covenants. Income is not being
accrued.
(e) Represents fair value as determined in good faith under the direction of the
Board of Trustees.
(f) Stepped coupon bond. Currently accruing at zero. Shown parenthetically is
the next interest rate to be paid and the date the Fund will begin accruing
this rate.
(g) Non-income producing.
(h) Amount rounds to less than $1.
(i) Rate represents yield at date of purchase.
(j) Cost for federal income tax purposes is $104,942,794.
ACRONYM NAME
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PIK Payment-In-Kind
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
April 30, 2003 (Unaudited)
ASSETS:
Investments, at cost $105,037,901
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Investments, at value $ 93,928,704
Cash 188,500
Receivable for:
Investments sold 461,995
Interest 2,350,088
Deferred Trustees' compensation plan 4,928
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Total Assets 96,934,215
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LIABILITIES:
Payable for:
Interest 545,630
Investments purchased 2,032,482
Distributions 564,564
Management fee 33,055
Deferred Trustees' fee 4,928
Other liabilities 45,116
Notes payable - short-term 15,800,000
Notes payable - long-term 9,700,000
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Total Liabilities 28,725,775
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NET ASSETS $ 68,208,440
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COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS:
Paid-in capital $143,580,648
Overdistributed net investment income (880,623)
Accumulated net realized loss (63,382,381)
Net unrealized depreciation on:
Investments (11,109,197)
Foreign currency translations (7)
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NET ASSETS $ 68,208,440
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Shares outstanding 20,909,792
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Net asset value per share $ 3.26
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2003 (UNAUDITED)
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Interest $ 3,968,808
Dividends 112,172
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Total Investment Income
(net of foreign taxes withheld of $1,484) 4,080,980
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EXPENSES:
Management fee 293,082
Pricing and bookkeeping fees 20,925
Trustees' fee 3,691
Custody fee 4,487
Other expenses 69,611
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Total Operating Expenses 391,796
Custody earnings credit (555)
------------
Net Operating Expenses 391,241
Interest expense 790,077
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Net Expenses 1,181,318
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Net Investment Income 2,899,662
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN
(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY:
Net realized loss on:
Investments (1,597,841)
Foreign currency transactions (139)
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Net realized loss (1,597,980)
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Net change in unrealized appreciation/
depreciation on:
Investments 11,882,086
Foreign currency translations (7)
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Net change in unrealized
appreciation/depreciation 11,882,079
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Net Gain 10,284,099
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Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations $ 13,183,761
============
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
(UNAUDITED)
SIX MONTHS YEAR
ENDED ENDED
APRIL 30, OCTOBER 31,
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: 2003 2002
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OPERATIONS:
Net investment income $ 2,899,662 $ 7,866,298
Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions (1,597,980) (23,413,598)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
and foreign currency translations 11,882,079 8,437,250
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Net Increase (Decrease) from Operations 13,183,761 (7,110,050)
------------ ------------
DISTRIBUTIONS DECLARED TO SHAREHOLDERS:
From net investment income (3,379,224) (7,465,282)
Return of capital -- (297,562)
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Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders (3,379,224) (7,762,844)
------------ ------------
SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Distributions reinvested 269,653 653,667
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Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets 10,074,190 (14,219,227)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period 58,134,250 72,353,477
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End of period (including overdistributed net investment income
of $(880,623) and $(401,061), respectively) $ 68,208,440 $ 58,134,250
============ ============
CHANGES IN SHARES:
Issued for distributions reinvested 87,372 184,393
============ ============
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2003 (Unaudited)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net investment income $ 2,899,662
Adjustments to reconcile net investment income
to net cash provided by operating activities:
Purchase of investment securities (36,191,496)
Proceeds from disposition of investment securities 35,319,462
Purchase of short-term investments, net (1,420,969)
Net realized loss due to foreign currency transactions (139)
Decrease in interest receivable 51,785
Increase in receivable for investments sold (144,620)
Increase in payable for investments purchased 1,598,857
Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities (7,022)
Net amortization/accretion of income 151,468
------------
Net cash provided by operating activities 2,256,988
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Increase in notes payable 1,000,000
Decrease in interest payable (12,854)
Distributions paid in cash (3,107,212)
------------
Net cash used by financing activities (2,120,066)
------------
Net increase in cash 136,922
CASH:
Beginning of period 51,578
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End of period $ 188,500
============
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Non-cash financing activities not included herein consist of reinvestment of
distributions of $269,653.
See notes to financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
April 30, 2003 (Unaudited)
NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION:
Colonial Intermediate High Income Fund (the "Fund") is a Massachusetts business
trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a
diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment
goal is to seek high current income and total return by investing primarily in
high yield fixed income securities in lower-rated categories. The Fund is
authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of
significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the
preparation of its financial statements.
SECURITY VALUATION AND TRANSACTIONS:
Debt securities generally are valued by a pricing service based upon market
transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities.
Such services may use various pricing techniques which take into account
appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of
issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. When
management deems it appropriate, an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation
is used.
Equity securities generally are valued at the last sale price or, in the case of
unlisted or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day, at
the current quoted bid price.
Forward currency contracts are valued based on the weighted value of
exchange-traded contracts with similar durations.
Short-term obligations with a maturity of 60 days or less are valued at
amortized cost.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or quotations
which management believes are not appropriate, are valued at fair value under
procedures approved by the Board of Trustees.
Security transactions are accounted for on the date the securities are
purchased, sold or mature.
Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification
method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms. This may
increase the risk if the other party to the transaction fails to deliver and
causes the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS:
Information on financial transactions which have been settled through the
receipt or disbursement of cash is presented in the Statement of Cash Flows. The
cash amount shown in the Statement of Cash Flows is the amount included in the
Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities and represents cash on hand at its
custodian bank account and does not include any short-term investments at April
30, 2003.
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES:
Consistent with the Fund's policy to qualify as a regulated investment company
and to distribute all of its taxable income, no federal income tax has been
accrued.
INTEREST INCOME, DEBT DISCOUNT AND PREMIUM:
Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Premium and discount are
amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities.
The value of additional securities received as an interest payment is recorded
as income and as the cost basis of such securities.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-date.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS:
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions
include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuations in exchange rates between
trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising
from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the
accrual and payment dates on dividends and interest income and foreign
withholding taxes.
The Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments
which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to
changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with
the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments.
FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS:
The Fund may enter into forward currency contracts to purchase or sell foreign
currencies at predetermined exchange rates in connection with the settlement of
purchases and sales of securities. The Fund may also enter into forward currency
contracts to hedge certain other foreign currency denominated assets. The
contracts are used to minimize the exposure to foreign exchange rate
fluctuations during the period between trade and settlement date of the
contracts. All contracts are marked-to-market daily, resulting in unrealized
gains (losses) which become realized at the time the forward currency contracts
are closed or mature. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) arising from such
transactions are included in net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on
foreign currency transactions. Forward currency contracts do not eliminate
fluctuations in the prices of the Fund's portfolio securities.
14
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
April 30, 2003 (Unaudited)
While the maximum potential loss from such contracts is the aggregate face value
in U.S. dollars at the time the contract was opened, exposure is typically
limited to the change in value of the contract (in U.S. dollars) over the period
it remains open. Risks may also arise if counterparties fail to perform their
obligations under the contracts.
OTHER:
Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded on the ex-date (except for
certain foreign securities which are recorded as soon after ex-date as the Fund
becomes aware of such), net of non-reclaimable tax withholdings. Where a high
level of uncertainty as to collection exists, income on securities is recorded
net of all tax withholdings with any rebates recorded when received.
The Fund's custodian takes possession through the federal book-entry system of
securities collateralizing repurchase agreements. Collateral is marked-to-market
daily to ensure that the market value of the underlying assets remains
sufficient to protect the Fund. The Fund may experience costs and delays in
liquidating the collateral if the issuer defaults or enters bankruptcy.
NOTE 2. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income
tax regulations, which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles.
Reclassifications are made to the Fund's capital accounts to reflect income and
gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforwards) under
income tax regulations.
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined as of October 31, 2002, are
available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on
investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:
YEAR OF CAPITAL LOSS
EXPIRATION CARRYFORWARD
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2003 $ 2,102,577
2007 3,282,077
2008 10,437,671
2009 22,694,029
2010 23,203,433
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$61,719,787
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NOTE 3. FEES AND COMPENSATION PAID TO AFFILIATES
MANAGEMENT FEE:
Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. ("Columbia") is the investment advisor of the
Fund and furnishes accounting and other services and office facilities for a fee
to be paid monthly at the annual rate of 0.65% of the average weekly net assets
of the Fund.
In addition, the Fund shall pay Columbia monthly a fee equal to 20% of the
Fund's monthly "leverage income" (as that term is defined in the management
contract); provided, however, if the Fund's monthly leverage income is less than
zero then Columbia shall pay the Fund 20% of the Fund's monthly leverage income.
For the six months ended April 30, 2003, the fee paid to Columbia under this
agreement amounted to $90,906, which represents 0.29% annually of the Fund's
average daily net assets.
On April 1, 2003, Colonial Management Associates, Inc. ("Colonial"), the
previous advisor to the Fund merged into Columbia. At the time of the merger,
Columbia assumed the obligations of Colonial with respect to the Fund. The
merger did not change the way the Fund is managed, the investment personnel
assigned to manage the Fund or the fees paid by the Fund to Columbia.
PRICING AND BOOKKEEPING FEES:
Columbia is responsible for providing pricing and bookkeeping services to the
Fund under a Pricing and Bookkeeping Agreement. Under a separate agreement (the
"Outsourcing Agreement"), Columbia has delegated those functions to State Street
Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"). Columbia pays fees to State Street
under the Outsourcing Agreement.
Under its pricing and bookkeeping agreement with the Fund, Columbia receives
from the Fund an annual flat fee of $10,000, paid monthly, and in any month that
the Fund's average net assets are more than $50 million, a monthly fee equal to
the average net assets of the Fund for that month multiplied by a fee rate that
is calculated by taking into account the fees payable to State Street under the
Outsourcing Agreement. For the six months ended April 30, 2003, the annualized
net asset based fee rate was 0.041%. The Fund also pays out-of-pocket costs for
pricing services.
OTHER:
The Fund pays no compensation to its officers, all of whom are employees of
Columbia or its affiliates.
The Fund's Independent Trustees may participate in a deferred compensation plan
which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the plan will be paid solely
out of the Fund's assets.
The Fund has an agreement with its custodian bank under which $555 of custody
fees were reduced by balance credits for the six months ended April 30, 2003.
The Fund could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with
the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if it had not
entered into such an agreement.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
April 30, 2003 (Unaudited)
NOTE 4. PORTFOLIO INFORMATION
INVESTMENT ACTIVITY:
For the six months ended April 30, 2003, purchases and sales of investments,
other than short-term obligations, were $36,191,496 and $35,319,462,
respectively.
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) at April 30, 2003, based on cost of
investments for federal income tax purposes, was:
Gross unrealized appreciation $ 5,791,410
Gross unrealized depreciation (16,805,500)
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Net unrealized depreciation $(11,014,090)
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OTHER:
Investing in high-yield securities involves greater credit risk and other risks
not associated with investing in higher-quality securities.
There are certain additional risks involved when investing in foreign securities
that are not inherent with investments in domestic securities. These risks may
involve foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, adverse political and
economic developments and the possible prevention of foreign currency exchange
or the imposition of other foreign governmental laws or restrictions.
The Fund may focus its investments in certain industries, subjecting it to
greater risk than a fund that is more diversified.
NOTE 5. LOAN AGREEMENT
At April 30, 2003, the Fund had two term loans and a revolving loan outstanding
with Bank of America NA, totaling $25,500,000. These loans are comprised of a
$13,700,000 term loan which bears interest at 7.74% per annum, due June 12,
2003, a $2,100,000 term loan which bears interest at 4.75% per annum, due June
12, 2003 and a $9,700,000 revolving loan which bears interest at 4.37% per
annum, due June 13, 2004. The average daily loan balance was $25,234,807 at a
weighted average interest rate of 6.21%. The Fund is subject to certain
covenants including, but not limited to, requirements with respect to asset
coverage, portfolio diversification and liquidity.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:
(UNAUDITED)
SIX MONTHS
ENDED YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31,
APRIL 30, --------------------------------------------------------------
2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
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NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 2.79 $ 3.51 $ 4.83 $ 5.97 $ 6.20 $ 7.27
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INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
Net investment income 0.14(a) 0.38(a)(b) 0.51(a) 0.67 0.70 0.70
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and foreign currency 0.49 (0.73)(b) (1.26) (1.10) (0.23) (1.08)
-------- --------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total from Investment Operations 0.63 (0.35) (0.75) (0.43) 0.47 (0.38)
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LESS DISTRIBUTIONS DECLARED TO SHAREHOLDERS:
From net investment income (0.16) (0.36) (0.55) (0.69) (0.70) (0.69)
In excess of net investment income -- -- -- (0.02) -- --
Return of capital -- (0.01) (0.02) -- -- --
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Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders (0.16) (0.37) (0.57) (0.71) (0.70) (0.69)
========= ========= ======== ======== ======== ========
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 3.26 $ 2.79 $ 3.51 $ 4.83 $ 5.97 $ 6.20
========= ========= ======== ======== ======== ========
Market price per share $ 3.45 $ 2.79 $ 3.49 $ 4.63 $ 5.63 $ 6.81
========= ========= ======== ======== ======== ========
Total return-- based on market value (c) 30.31%(d) (10.43)% (14.26)% (6.12)% (7.89)% (0.74)%
========= ========= ======== ======== ======== ========
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Operating expenses (e) 1.26%(f) 1.25% 1.31% 0.92% 0.89% 0.88%
Interest and amortization of deferred
debt issuance expenses 2.54%(f) 2.73% 2.98% 2.79% 2.48% 2.11%
Total expenses (e) 3.80%(f) 3.98% 4.29% 3.71% 3.37% 2.99%
Net investment income (e) 9.32%(f) 11.38%(b) 11.96% 11.88% 10.82% 9.70%
Portfolio turnover rate 43%(d) 54% 52% 42% 44% 69%
Net assets, end of period (000's) $ 68,208 $ 58,134 $ 72,353 $ 98,333 $ 121,018 $124,480
(a) Per share data was calculated using average shares outstanding during the
period.
(b) Effective November 1, 2001, the Fund adopted the provisions of the AICPA
Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began amortizing
premium and accreting discount on all debt securities. The effect of this
change for the year ended October 31, 2002, was to increase net investment
income per share by $0.02, increase net realized and unrealized loss per
share by $0.02 and increase ratio of net investment income to average net
assets from 10.92% to 11.38%. Per share data and ratios for periods prior to
October 31, 2002 have not been restated to reflect this change in
presentation.
(c) Total return at market value assuming all distributions reinvested at prices
calculated in accordance with the Dividend Reinvestment Plan.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) The benefits derived from custody credits and directed brokerage
arrangements, if applicable, had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(f) Annualized.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED)
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31,
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1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 6.89 $ 6.62 $ 6.28 $ 6.92 $ 6.43
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INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
Net investment income 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.69 0.71
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
and foreign currency 0.38 0.26 0.34 (0.58) 0.50
--------- -------- --------- --------- -------
Total from Investment Operations 1.08 0.96 1.04 0.11 1.21
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LESS DISTRIBUTIONS DECLARED TO SHAREHOLDERS:
From net investment income (0.70) (0.69) (0.70) (0.75) (0.72)
--------- -------- --------- --------- -------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 7.27 $ 6.89 $ 6.62 $ 6.28 $ 6.92
========= ======== ========= ========= =======
Market price per share $ 7.56 $ 7.13 $ 6.88 $ 5.75 $ 6.63
========= ======== ========= ========= =======
Total return-- based on market value (a) 16.97% 14.62% 33.00% (2.80)% 17.89%
========= ======== ========= ========= =======
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Operating expenses (b) 0.89% 0.98% 0.95% 0.97% 1.00%
Interest and amortization of deferred
debt issuance expenses 1.96% 2.07% 1.94% 1.91% 2.66%
Total expenses (b) 2.85% 3.05% 2.89% 2.88% 3.66%
Net investment income (b) 9.63% 10.11% 10.76% 10.40% 10.62%
Portfolio turnover rate 92% 92% 92% 160% 135%
Net assets, end of period (000's) $ 107,774 $ 99,925 $ 93,984 $ 87,519 $ 95,164
(a) Total return at market value assuming all distributions reinvested at prices
calculated in accordance with the Dividend Reinvestment Plan.
(b) The benefits derived from custody credits and directed brokerage
arrangements, if applicable, had an impact of less than 0.01%, except for
the year ended 1997 which had a 0.01% impact.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
LOAN AGREEMENT ASSET COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS
ASSET COVERAGE
TOTAL AMOUNT PER $1,000 OF
DATE OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS
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04/30/03* $25,500,000 $3,675
10/31/02 24,500,000 3,373
10/31/01 30,500,000 3,372
10/31/00 47,300,000 3,079
10/31/99 47,300,000 3,558
10/31/98 47,300,000 3,632
10/31/97 27,400,000 4,933
10/31/96 27,400,000 4,647
10/31/95 27,400,000 4,430
10/31/94 27,400,000 4,194
10/31/93 27,400,000 4,473
* Unaudited
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RESULTS OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
On May 21, 2003, the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Fund was held to
conduct a vote for or against the approval of the following Item listed on the
Fund's Proxy Statement for said Meeting. On February 28, 2003, the record date
for the Meeting, the Fund had 20,867,809 shares outstanding. The votes cast were
as follows:
PROPOSAL 1.
ELECTION OF TRUSTEES: FOR WITHHELD
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Douglas A. Hacker 18,228,140 433,268
Janet Langford Kelly 18,250,790 410,618
John J. Neuhauser 18,250,534 410,874
Joseph R. Palombo 18,235,184 426,224
Mr. Hacker, Ms. Kelly, Mr. Neuhauser and Mr. Palombo were elected as Trustees of
the Fund. Each will serve for three years or until a successor is elected.
The Board of Trustees is divided into the following three classes, each with a
term expiring in the indicated year:
2004 2005 2006
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Mr. Macera* Mr. Lowry Mr. Hacker
Mr. Stitzel Mr. Mayer Ms. Kelly
Mr. Theobald Mr. Nelson Mr. Neuhauser
Ms. Verville Mr. Palombo
*Effective June 18, 2003, Mr. Macera is retiring from the Board of Trustees.
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graphic: Transfer Agent
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Important Information About This Report
The Transfer Agent for Colonial Intermediate High Income Fund is:
PFPC,
P.O. Box 8030
Boston, MA 02266-8030
1-800-331-1710
The fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. Shareholders
can order additional reports by calling 800-345-6611. In addition,
representatives at that number can provide shareholders information about the
fund.
Financial advisors who want additional information about the fund may
speak to a representative at 800-426-3750.
SEMIANNUAL REPORT
Colonial Intermediate High Income Fund
COLONIAL INTERMEDIATE HIGH INCOME FUND Semiannual Report
110-03/985N-0503 (06/03) 03/1556
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
Not applicable at this time.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
Not applicable at this time.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Not applicable at this time.
ITEMS 5-6. [RESERVED]
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Not applicable at this time.
ITEM 8. [RESERVED]
ITEM 9. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) The Registrant's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, based
on their evaluation of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of
June 20, 2003, have concluded that such controls and procedures are adequately
designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant
in its reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant's
management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely
decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) There were no significant changes in the registrant's internal controls or
in other factors that could affect these controls subsequent to the date of our
evaluation.
ITEM 10. EXHIBITS.
File the exhibits listed below as part of this Form. Letter or number the
exhibits in the sequence indicated.
(a) Any code of ethics, or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the
disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to
satisfy the Item 2 requirements through filing of an exhibit: Not applicable at
this time.
(b) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal
financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2 under the Act (17
CFR 270.30a-2) in the exact form set forth below: 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) Colonial Intermediate High Income Fund
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By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Joseph R. Palombo
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Joseph R. Palombo, President
Date June 20, 2003
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Joseph R. Palombo
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Joseph R. Palombo, President
Date June 20, 2003
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By (Signature and Title)* /s/ J. Kevin Connaughton
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J. Kevin Connaughton, Treasurer
Date June 20, 2003
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* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.