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 | 811-21417 |
NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) |
1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, | New York 10105 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
Lawrence G. Altadonna - 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10105 |
(Name and address of agent for service) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: 212-739-3371
Date of fiscal year end: January 31, 2008
Date of reporting period: January 31, 2008
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ITEM 1. REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS
NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund | ||
Nicholas-Applegate
Equity & Convertible Income Fund |
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A n n u a l R
e p o r t J a n u a r y 31, 2 0 0 8 |
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Contents | |||||
Letter to Shareholders | 1 | ||||
Fund Insights/Performance & Statistics | 2-3 | ||||
Schedules of Investments | 4-14 | ||||
Statements of Assets and Liabilities | 15 | ||||
Statements of Operations | 16 | ||||
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | 17 | ||||
Notes to Financial Statements | 18-22 | ||||
Financial Highlights | 23-24 | ||||
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
25 | ||||
Tax Information/Annual
Shareholder Meeting Results/Subsequent Dividend Declarations |
26 | ||||
Privacy Policy/Proxy Voting Policies & Procedures | 27 | ||||
Dividend Reinvestment Plan | 28 | ||||
Board of Trustees | 29-30 | ||||
Principal Officers | 31 | ||||
NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund |
Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund Letter to Shareholders |
March 10, 2008
Dear Shareholder:
We are pleased to provide you with the annual report of the NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund and the Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund (collectively the Funds) for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2008. Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund commenced operations on February 27, 2007.
U.S. stocks posted modest declines on highly volatile performance during the reporting period. Concerns over structural imbalances in mortgage and bond markets, combined with weakness in U.S. housing, moved markets lower while strong secular growth in the global economy contributed to advances for companies engaged in energy, industrials and commodities markets.
Large-cap stocks outperformed small-caps for the period and growth stocks beat value stocks. Large-cap value stocks, as represented by the Russell 1000 Value Index, returned -5.38% for the reporting period while large-cap growth stocks, as measured by the Russell 1000 Growth Index, returned 0.51% .
The Federal Reserve reduced short-term interest rates five times during the period, moving the Federal Funds target from 5.25% at the beginning of the reporting period to 3.00% at the periods end, as economic weakness and lack of liquidity threatened to extend economic slowing to recession. Bonds advanced during the period in most categories, as stocks weakened.
Please refer to the following pages for specific information on the Funds. If you have any questions regarding the information provided, we encourage you to contact your financial advisor or call the Funds shareholder servicing agent at (800) 331-1710. You may also find a wide range of information and resources on our Web site, www.allianzinvestors.com/closedendfunds.
Together with Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC, the Funds investment manager, and NFJ Investment Group L.P., Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management LLC and Oppenheimer Capital LLC, the Funds sub-advisers, we thank you for investing with us.
We remain dedicated to serving your investment needs.
Sincerely,
Hans W. Kertess | Brian S. Shlissel | |
Chairman | President & Chief Executive Officer |
NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund | ||
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NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Fund Insights/Performance & Statistics |
January 31, 2008 (unaudited) |
For the 12 months ended January 31, 2008, the NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund returned 1.09% on net asset value (NAV) and -1.65% based on market price.
Within the equity portion of the portfolio, exposure to the energy, industrials and consumer staples sectors contributed positively to returns. Positions in Petrobras, Anadarko Petroleum and Occidental Petroleum improved in the period along with rising energy prices. Petrobras, Brazils state-run oil firm, benefited from new discovered reserves and record oil output. Anadarko Petroleum also benefited from new offshore discoveries and shares of Occidental Petroleum advanced with higher oil prices. A position in specialty printer Deluxe Corp. contributed to positive returns in the industrials sector. In the consumer staples sector, exposure to tobacco company Altria added to returns with the resolution of litigation and the companys acquisition of greater share in the U.S. cigar market.
Detracting from performance within the equity portion during the reporting period were positions in the financials, telecommunications and consumer discretionary sectors. Shares of Washington Mutual and Regions Financial weakened among financials as both companies were hit hard by the subprime mortgage crisis. Media company Gannett lost ground in the consumer discretionary sector as the newspaper publisher, broadcaster and outdoor advertising company saw ad dollars turn scarce with a weakening housing market and heightened competition from online providers.
During the period, the Funds equity index option strategy was able to achieve its objectives with respect to premiums collected and correlation to the underlying portfolio. High levels of volatility, especially towards the end of the period, allowed us to widen our average strike distance while continuing to meet our premium objectives.
The convertible portion of the portfolio followed the broad equity market lower during the period, as 2007 closed with no significant new catalysts to drive the market higher. This portion of the portfolio benefited from security selection in many industries during the period. Health care companies rallied in response to better-than-expected corporate profits and positive outlooks. Consumer staple companies benefited from record commodity prices as well as an investor rotation into more defensive industries. Select industries detracted from performance in the convertible portion of the portfolio. Despite positive performance for the year, some technology issuers pulled back during the period on fears of slowing earnings growth. Automotive and retail companies also declined.
Total Return(1) : | Market Price | Net Asset Value (NAV | ) | |||
1 year | (1.65 | )% | 1.09 | % | ||
Commencement of Operations (2/28/05) to 1/31/08 | 6.20 | % | 8.59 | % |
Market Price/NAV Performance:
Commencement of Operations (2/28/05) to 1/31/08
Market Price/NAV: | ||||
Market Price | $23.26 | |||
NAV | $23.84 | |||
Discount to NAV | (2.43 | )% | ||
Market Price Yield(2) | 9.03 | % |
Investment
Allocation (as a percentage of total investments before call options written) |
(1) Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Total return is calculated by subtracting the value of an investment in the Fund at the beginning of each specified period from the value at the end of the period and dividing the remainder by the value of the investment at the begining of the period and expressing the result as a percentage. The calculation assumes that all of the Funds income dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested at prices obtained under the Funds dividend reinvestment plan. Total return does not reflect broker commissions or sales charges. Total return for a period of less than one year is not annualized. Total return for a period more than one year represents the average annual total return.
Returns are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or market share price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. The Funds performance at market price will differ from its results at NAV. Although market price returns typically reflect investment results over time, during shorter periods returns at market price can also be influenced by factors such as changing views about the Fund, market conditions, supply and demand for the Funds shares, or changes in Fund distributions.
An investment in the Fund involves risk, including the loss of principal. Total return, market price, market yield and net asset value will fluctuate with changes in market conditions. This data is provided for information only and is not intended for trading purposes. Closed-end funds, unlike open-end funds, are not continuously offered. There is typically a one-time public offering and once issued, shares of closed-end funds are sold in the open market through a stock exchange. Net asset value is equal to total assets attributable to common shareholders less total liabilities divided by the number of common shares outstanding. Holdings are subject to change daily.
(2) Market Price Yield is determined by dividing the annualized current quarterly per share dividend to common shareholders by the market price per common share at January 31, 2008.
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Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund Fund Insights/Performance & Statistics |
January 31, 2008 (unaudited) |
From the Funds inception on February 27, 2007 through January 31, 2008, the Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund returned 5.13% on net asset value (NAV) and -5.66% on market price.
The equity markets finished the fourth quarter down, but ended 2007 in positive territory.
Within the equity portion of the portfolio, the Fund benefited by the markets shift to mega-cap names, those with over $50 billion in capitalization. Several issuers contributed to the positive portfolio performance during the period. Health care companies rallied in response to better-than-expected corporate profits and positive outlooks. Consumer staple companies and some industrials benefited from record commodity prices as well as an investor rotation into more defensive industries.
Detracting from the Funds performance within the equity portion were select names in the industrial and retail industries.
The convertible portion followed the broad equity market lower during the period, as there were no significant new catalysts to drive the market higher.
Within the convertible portion of the portfolio, the Fund was helped by many industries. Health care companies rallied in response to better-than-expected corporate profits and positive outlooks. Consumer staple companies benefited from record commodity prices as well as an investor rotation into more defensive industries.
Select industries hurt the convertible portion of the Fund. Despite positive performance for the year, select technology issuers pulled back in the period on fears of slowing earnings growth. Automotive companies moved lower on concerns that weaker-than-expected consumer spending would cause auto sales to fall below expectations in 2008. Retail companies continued their move lower as the challenging economic backdrop weighed on consumer spending.
Total Return(1) : | Market Price | Net Asset Value (NAV | ) | |||
Commencement of Operations (2/27/07) to 1/31/08 | (5.66 | )% | 4.93 | % |
Common Share Market Price/NAV Performance:
Commencement of Operations (2/27/07) to 1/31/08
Market Price/NAV: | |||||
Market Price | $22.02 | ||||
NAV | $23.44 | ||||
Discount to NAV | (6.06 | )% | |||
Market Price Yield(2) | 10.22 | % |
Investment
Allocation (as a percentage of total investments before call options written) |
(1) Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Total return is calculated by subtracting the value of an investment in the Fund at the beginning of each specified period from the value at the end of the period and dividing the remainder by the value of the investment at the begining of the period and expressing the result as a percentage. The calculation assumes that all of the Funds income dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested at prices obtained under the Funds dividend reinvestment plan. Total return does not reflect broker commissions or sales charges. Total return for a period of less than one year is not annualized.
Returns are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or market share price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. The Funds performance at market price will differ from its results at NAV. Although market price returns typically reflect investment results over time, during shorter periods returns at market price can also be influenced by factors such as changing views about the Fund, market conditions, supply and demand for the Funds shares, or changes in Fund distributions.
An investment in the Fund involves risk, including the loss of principal. Total return, market price, market yield and net asset value will fluctuate with changes in market conditions. This data is provided for information only and is not intended for trading purposes. Closed-end funds, unlike open-end funds, are not continuously offered. There is typically a one-time public offering and once issued, shares of closed-end funds are sold in the open market through a stock exchange. Net asset value is equal to total assets attributable to common shareholders less total liabilities divided by the number of common shares outstanding. Holdings are subject to change daily.
(2) Market Price Yield is determined by dividing the annualized current quarterly per share dividend to common shareholders by the market price per common share at January 31, 2008.
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NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Schedule of Investments |
January 31, 2008 |
Shares | ||||||
(000) | Value | |||||
COMMON STOCK72.7% | ||||||
Banking4.5% | ||||||
700 | Bank of America Corp. (a) | $ | 31,045,000 | |||
600 | KeyCorp (a) | 15,690,000 | ||||
1,000 | Regions Financial Corp. (a) | 25,240,000 | ||||
750 | Wachovia Corp. (a) | 29,197,500 | ||||
101,172,500 | ||||||
Beverages2.6% | ||||||
700 | Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc. (a) | 32,564,000 | ||||
450 | Coca-Cola Co. | 26,626,500 | ||||
59,190,500 | ||||||
Chemicals3.3% | ||||||
1,900 | Dow Chemical Co. (a) | 73,454,000 | ||||
Commercial Services0.6% | ||||||
400 | R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. (a) | 13,956,000 | ||||
Commercial Services & Supplies0.7% | ||||||
511 | Waste Management, Inc. | 16,576,840 | ||||
Computers & Peripherals2.0% | ||||||
2,246 | Seagate Technology, Inc. (a) | 45,516,285 | ||||
Diversified Financial Services0.8% | ||||||
400 | JP Morgan Chase & Co. (a) | 19,020,000 | ||||
Diversified Telecommunication Services6.7% | ||||||
1,122 | AT&T, Inc. (a) | 43,203,158 | ||||
700 | Verizon Communications, Inc. (a) | 27,188,000 | ||||
7,000 | Windstream Corp. (a) | 81,270,000 | ||||
151,661,158 | ||||||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments1.2% | ||||||
236 | Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. | 26,606,308 | ||||
Energy Equipment & Instruments1.4% | ||||||
944 | Halliburton Co. | 31,302,529 | ||||
Food1.3% | ||||||
1,000 | Kraft Foods, Inc.Class A | 29,260,000 | ||||
Household Durables3.5% | ||||||
500 | Black & Decker Corp. | 36,270,000 | ||||
500 | Whirlpool Corp. | 42,555,000 | ||||
78,825,000 | ||||||
Household Products1.5% | ||||||
500 | Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 32,825,000 | ||||
Insurance4.1% | ||||||
700 | Allstate Corp. (a) | 34,489,000 | ||||
103 | Assurant, Inc. | 6,685,597 | ||||
500 | Lincoln National Corp. (a) | 27,180,000 | ||||
500 | Travelers Cos., Inc. | 24,050,000 | ||||
92,404,597 | ||||||
Leisure Equipment & Products1.9% | ||||||
2,000 | Mattel, Inc. (a) | 42,020,000 |
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NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Schedule of Investments |
January 31, 2008 |
Shares | ||||||||
(000) | Value | |||||||
Machinery-Construction & Mining2.0% | ||||||||
650 | Caterpillar, Inc. (a) | $ | 46,241,000 | |||||
Media3.0% | ||||||||
1,200 | CBS Corp.Class B | 30,228,000 | ||||||
1,000 | Gannett Co. (a) | 37,000,000 | ||||||
67,228,000 | ||||||||
Metals & Mining1.8% | ||||||||
1,200 | Alcoa, Inc. | 39,720,000 | ||||||
Multi-Utilities2.1% | ||||||||
683 | Ameren Corp. | 30,587,306 | ||||||
300 | Sempra Energy | 16,770,000 | ||||||
47,357,306 | ||||||||
Oil & Gas10.1% | ||||||||
600 | Chevron Corp. (a) | 50,700,000 | ||||||
400 | ConocoPhillips | 32,128,000 | ||||||
600 | Marathon Oil Corp. | 28,110,000 | ||||||
600 | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 40,722,000 | ||||||
550 | Royal Dutch Shell PLC, ADR | 39,275,500 | ||||||
500 | Total SA, ADR | 36,390,000 | ||||||
227,325,500 | ||||||||
Pharmaceuticals8.5% | ||||||||
1,700 | GlaxoSmithKline PLC, ADR (a) | 80,546,000 | ||||||
3,600 | Pfizer, Inc. (a) | 84,204,000 | ||||||
700 | Wyeth (a) | 27,860,000 | ||||||
192,610,000 | ||||||||
Road & Rail1.7% | ||||||||
700 | Norfolk Southern Corp. (a) | 38,073,000 | ||||||
Specialty Retail2.8% | ||||||||
2,072 | Home Depot, Inc. | 63,548,240 | ||||||
Semi-conductors1.1% | ||||||||
1,171 | Intel Corp. | 24,816,720 | ||||||
Tobacco2.6% | ||||||||
400 | Altria Group, Inc. (a) | 30,328,000 | ||||||
450 | Reynolds American, Inc. (a) | 28,498,500 | ||||||
58,826,500 | ||||||||
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods0.9% | ||||||||
250 | VF Corp. | 19,342,500 | ||||||
Total Common Stock (cost-$1,738,189,761) | 1,638,879,483 | |||||||
CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK16.5% | ||||||||
Credit Rating | ||||||||
(Moodys/S&P)* | ||||||||
Agriculture0.8% | ||||||||
Bunge Ltd., | ||||||||
97 | 4.875%, 12/31/49 | Ba1/BB | 13,970,612 | |||||
4 | 5.125%, 12/01/10 | NR/BB | 4,380,000 | |||||
18,350,612 |
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NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Schedule of Investments |
January 31, 2008 |
Shares | Credit Rating | |||||||
(000) | (Moodys/S&P)* | Value | ||||||
Automotive0.5% | ||||||||
575 | General Motors Corp., 6.25%, 7/15/33, Ser. C | Caa1/B- | $ | 12,129,335 | ||||
Banking1.0% | ||||||||
6 | Bank of America Corp., 7.25%, 12/31/49 | Aa3/A+ | 6,882,037 | |||||
129 | Wells Fargo & Co., 8.00%, 6/1/08, Ser. AAPL (Apple, Inc.) (f) | Aa1/AA+ | 15,917,865 | |||||
22,799,902 | ||||||||
Commercial Services0.3% | ||||||||
161 | United Rentals, Inc., 6.50%, 8/1/28 | B3/B- | 6,446,400 | |||||
Diversified Financial Services4.9% | ||||||||
131 | Citigroup Funding, Inc., 4.583%, 9/27/08, Ser. GNW | |||||||
(Genworth Financial, Inc.) (d) (f) | Aa3/AA- | 3,114,348 | ||||||
49 | Citigroup, Inc., 6.50%, 12/31/49 Ser. T | A2/A | 2,667,367 | |||||
866 | Eksportfinans A/S, 13.00%, 11/1/08, Ser. TWX | |||||||
(Time Warner, Inc.) (f) | Aaa/A+ | 13,784,424 | ||||||
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., | ||||||||
597 | 9.75%, 12/19/08, Ser. CSCO (Cisco Systems, Inc.) (f) | Aa3/NR | 15,410,667 | |||||
356 | 20.00%, 3/6/08, Ser. DISH (EchoStar Communications Corp.) (f) | Aa3/NR | 10,119,857 | |||||
86 | Lazard Ltd., 6.625%, 5/15/08 | Ba1/NR | 2,868,419 | |||||
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., | ||||||||
630 | 6.00%, 10/12/10, Ser. GIS (General Mills, Inc.) (f) | A1/A+ | 14,986,156 | |||||
178 | 8.50%, 8/25/08, Ser. UTX (United Technologies Corp.) (f) | A1/A+ | 12,417,792 | |||||
348 | 20.00%, 2/24/08, Ser. HPQ (Hewlett-Packard Co.) (f) | A1/A+ | 13,179,181 | |||||
Morgan Stanley, | ||||||||
26 | 20.00%, 3/8/08, Ser. GOOG (Google, Inc.) (f) | Aa3/NR | 11,304,758 | |||||
391 | 20.00%, 3/24/08, Ser. DIS (The Walt Disney Co.) (f) | Aa3/NR | 9,818,850 | |||||
109,671,819 | ||||||||
Electric1.9% | ||||||||
244 | AES Trust III, 6.75%, 10/15/29 | B3/B- | 11,228,600 | |||||
230 | Entergy Corp., 7.625%, 2/17/09 | NR/BBB | 14,720,000 | |||||
48 | NRG Energy, Inc., 5.75%, 3/16/09 | B2/CCC+ | 16,320,562 | |||||
42,269,162 | ||||||||
Hand/Machine Tools0.4% | ||||||||
10 | Stanley Works, 6.975%, 5/17/12 (d) | A2/A | 9,449,700 | |||||
Insurance1.1% | ||||||||
405 | Metlife, Inc., 6.375%, 8/15/08 | NR/BBB+ | 11,788,911 | |||||
173 | Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd., 6.00%, 2/15/09, Ser. A | NR/BB+ | 5,254,875 | |||||
504 | XL Capital Ltd., 7.00%, 2/15/09 | Baa1/A- | 8,630,847 | |||||
25,674,633 | ||||||||
Investment Companies0.6% | ||||||||
Vale Capital Ltd., | ||||||||
231 | 5.50%, 6/15/10, Ser. RIO-P (CompanhiaVale ADS) (f) | NR/NR | 10,696,875 | |||||
5.50%, 6/15/10, Ser. RIO (Companhia Vale do Rio Doce) (f) | NR/NR | 3,353,906 | ||||||
14,050,781 | ||||||||
Metals & Mining0.7% | ||||||||
121 | Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc., 6.75%, 5/1/10 | NR/B+ | 16,108,640 | |||||
Oil & Gas0.6% | ||||||||
113 | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.00%, 12/31/49 | NR/B | 12,715,231 |
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NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Schedule of Investments |
January 31, 2008 |
Shares | Credit Rating | |||||||
(000) | (Moodys/S&P)* | Value | ||||||
Packaging & Containers0.2% | ||||||||
111 | Owens-Illinois, Inc., 4.75%, 12/31/49 | Caa1/B- | $ | 5,616,105 | ||||
Pharmaceuticals0.4% | ||||||||
42 | Schering-Plough Corp., 6.00%, 8/13/10 | Baa3/BBB | 7,982,794 | |||||
Real Estate (REIT)0.5% | ||||||||
602 | FelCor Lodging Trust, Inc., 1.95%, 12/31/49, Ser. A | B2/B- | 11,981,736 | |||||
Savings & Loans0.2% | ||||||||
102 | Washington Mutual Capital Trust, 5.375%, 5/3/41 | Baa3/BBB- | 3,828,224 | |||||
Sovereign1.3% | ||||||||
Svensk Exportkredit AB, | ||||||||
362 | 10.00%, 10/20/08, Ser. TEVA (Teva Pharmaceutical | |||||||
Industries Ltd.) (f) | Aa1/AA+ | 15,817,433 | ||||||
162 | 12.50%, 12/12/08, Ser. XOM (Exxon Mobil Corp.) (f) | Aa1/AA+ | 14,026,488 | |||||
29,843,921 | ||||||||
Telecommunications0.6% | ||||||||
239 | Crown Castle International Corp., 6.25%, 8/15/12 | NR/NR | 13,497,568 | |||||
Waste Disposal0.5% | ||||||||
40 | Allied Waste Industries, Inc., 6.25%, 3/1/08, Ser. D | B3/B | 10,416,825 | |||||
Total Convertible Preferred Stock (cost-$383,535,948) | 372,833,388 | |||||||
CONVERTIBLE BONDS & NOTES6.5% | ||||||||
Principal | ||||||||
Amount | ||||||||
(000) | ||||||||
Auto Manufacturers0.5% | ||||||||
$ 11,760 | Ford Motor Co., 4.25%, 12/15/36 | Caa1/CCC+ | 11,804,100 | |||||
Commercial Services0.6% | ||||||||
Quanta Services, Inc., | ||||||||
3,000 | 3.75%, 4/30/26 (b)(c) | NR/B+ | 3,656,250 | |||||
7,930 | 3.75%, 4/30/26 | NR/B+ | 9,664,688 | |||||
13,320,938 | ||||||||
Computers1.2% | ||||||||
9,000 | DST Systems, Inc., 4.125%, 8/15/23 | NR/NR | 14,130,000 | |||||
11,485 | Maxtor Corp., 6.80%, 4/30/10 | Ba1/NR | 12,432,512 | |||||
26,562,512 | ||||||||
Electric0.5% | ||||||||
3,500 | PG&E Corp., 9.50%, 6/30/10 | NR/NR | 10,084,375 | |||||
Electrical Components & Equipment0.0% | ||||||||
750 | General Cable Corp., 0.875%, 11/15/13 | B1/B+ | 1,015,312 | |||||
Electronics0.1% | ||||||||
1,000 | Itron, Inc., 2.50%, 8/1/26 | NR/B- | 1,456,250 | |||||
Hotel/Gaming0.1% | ||||||||
1,695 | Mandalay Resort Group, 5.66%, 3/21/33 (d) | Ba2/BB | 2,398,425 | |||||
Internet0.2% | ||||||||
3,710 | Amazon.com, Inc., 4.75%, 2/1/09 | Ba3/B+ | 4,183,025 |
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NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Schedule of Investments |
January 31, 2008 |
Principal | ||||||||
Amount | Credit Rating | |||||||
(000) | (Moodys/S&P)* | Value | ||||||
Oil & Gas0.7% | ||||||||
$ 9,565 | Devon Energy Corp., 4.95%, 8/15/08 | Baa1/BBB | $ | 15,136,613 | ||||
Real Estate (REIT)0.5% | ||||||||
9,500 | Digital Realty Trust L.P., 4.125%, 8/15/26 (b)(c) | NR/NR | 11,359,150 | |||||
Retail0.6% | ||||||||
12,800 | Sonic Automotive, Inc., 5.25%, 5/7/09 | B2/B | 12,608,000 | |||||
Semi-conductors0.1% | ||||||||
2,000 | Cypress Semiconductor Corp., 1.00%, 9/15/09 | NR/NR | 2,292,500 | |||||
Software0.2% | ||||||||
5,000 | Lawson Software, Inc., 2.50%, 4/15/12 (b)(c) | NR/NR | 5,100,000 | |||||
Telecommunications1.2% | ||||||||
13,300 | Level 3 Communications, Inc., 6.00%, 3/15/10 | Caa3/CCC | 11,704,000 | |||||
14,000 | Nextel Communications, Inc., 5.25%, 1/15/10 | Baa3/BBB- | 13,790,000 | |||||
2,437 | Nortel Networks Corp., 4.25%, 9/1/08 | B3/B- | 2,415,676 | |||||
27,909,676 | ||||||||
Total Convertible Bonds & Notes (cost-$142,110,288) | 145,230,876 | |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS4.8% | ||||||||
Time Deposits4.8% | ||||||||
60,437 | Royal Bank of CanadaGrand Cayman, 2.53%, 2/1/08 | 60,437,419 | ||||||
46,565 | Societe GeneraleParis, 2.53%, 2/1/08 | 46,565,141 | ||||||
(cost-$107,002,560) | 107,002,560 | |||||||
Total Investments, before call options written | ||||||||
(cost-$2,370,838,557)100.5% | 2,263,946,307 | |||||||
CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN (e)(0.6)% | ||||||||
Contracts | ||||||||
American Stock Exchange Morgan Stanley Cyclical Flex Index, | ||||||||
300 | strike price $1030, expires 2/22/08 | (75,900 | ) | |||||
200 | strike price $1080, expires 2/8/08 | | ||||||
American Stock Exchange Morgan Stanley Cyclical Index, | ||||||||
300 | strike price $950, expires 3/22/08 | (1,338,000 | ) | |||||
300 | strike price $990, expires 3/22/08 | (723,000 | ) | |||||
450 | strike price $1010, expires 3/22/08 | (724,500 | ) | |||||
450 | strike price $1020, expires 3/22/08 | (585,000 | ) | |||||
400 | strike price $1030, expires 2/16/08 | (46,000 | ) | |||||
550 | strike price $1040, expires 2/16/08 | (30,250 | ) | |||||
150 | strike price $1050, expires 2/16/08 | (9,750 | ) | |||||
American Stock Exchange Oil Flex Index, | ||||||||
250 | strike price $1440, expires 3/14/08 | (669,500 | ) | |||||
200 | strike price $1545, expires 2/1/08 | | ||||||
200 | strike price $1560, expires 2/8/08 | | ||||||
American Stock Exchange Oil Index, | ||||||||
100 | strike price $1590, expires 2/16/08 | (29,750 | ) | |||||
250 | strike price $1600, expires 2/16/08 | (191,250 | ) | |||||
200 | strike price $1620, expires 2/16/08 | (102,000 | ) | |||||
200 | strike price $1650, expires 2/16/08 | (52,000 | ) |
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Contracts | Value | |||||
American Stock Exchange Pharmaceutical Flex Index, | ||||||
750 | strike price $342, expires 2/22/08 | $ | (2,250 | ) | ||
800 | strike price $357, expires 2/29/08 | | ||||
750 | strike price $362, expires 2/1/08 | | ||||
American Stock Exchange Pharmaceutical Index, | ||||||
750 | strike price $350, expires 2/16/08 | (90,000 | ) | |||
Nasdaq 100 Stock Index, | ||||||
100 | strike price $2275, expires 2/16/08 | (1,750 | ) | |||
Philadelphia Stock Exchange KBW Bank Flex Index, | ||||||
3,000 | strike price $91.75, expires 3/14/08 | (1,752,000 | ) | |||
3,000 | strike price $106.75, expires 2/16/08 | | ||||
Philadelphia Stock Exchange KBW Bank Index, | ||||||
1,000 | strike price $95, expires 2/16/08 | (240,000 | ) | |||
1,000 | strike price $95, expires 3/22/08 | (465,000 | ) | |||
3,000 | strike price $100, expires 2/16/08 | (172,500 | ) | |||
5,500 | strike price $100, expires 3/22/08 | (1,278,750 | ) | |||
4,000 | strike price $105, expires 3/22/08 | (500,000 | ) | |||
Philadelphia Stock Exchange Utility Index, | ||||||
500 | strike price $600, expires 2/16/08 | (123,750 | ) | |||
Standard & Poors 500 Flex Index, | ||||||
250 | strike price $1415, expires 3/14/08 | (600,750 | ) | |||
200 | strike price $1475, expires 3/7/08 | (101,000 | ) | |||
200 | strike price $1490, expires 2/29/08 | (40,200 | ) | |||
200 | strike price $1515, expires 2/22/08 | (5,800 | ) | |||
200 | strike price $1543, expires 2/1/08 | | ||||
200 | strike price $1580, expires 2/16/08 | | ||||
Standard & Poors 500 Index, | ||||||
250 | strike price $1400, expires 3/22/08 | (877,500 | ) | |||
450 | strike price $1420, expires 3/22/08 | (1,147,500 | ) | |||
250 | strike price $1430, expires 3/22/08 | (542,500 | ) | |||
250 | strike price $1435, expires 3/22/08 | (462,500 | ) | |||
250 | strike price $1440, expires 3/22/08 | (455,000 | ) | |||
350 | strike price $1525, expires 2/16/08 | (4,375 | ) | |||
200 | strike price $1540, expires 2/16/08 | (3,500 | ) | |||
200 | strike price $1565, expires 2/16/08 | (2,000 | ) | |||
Telecommunication Basket Index, | ||||||
5,000 | strike price $106.80, expires 2/1/08 | (40,000 | ) | |||
Total Call Options Written (premium received-$19,411,700) | (13,485,525 | ) | ||||
Total Investments, net of call options written | ||||||
(cost-$2,351,426,857)99.9% | 2,250,460,782 | |||||
Other assets less liabilities0.1% | 3,190,896 | |||||
Net Assets100.0% | $ | 2,253,651,678 |
NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund | ||
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Shares | ||||||
(000) | Value | |||||
COMMON STOCK62.3% | ||||||
Aerospace/Defense1.9% | ||||||
87 | L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. (a) | $ | 9,675,459 | |||
Agriculture1.6% | ||||||
191 | Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (a) | 8,413,550 | ||||
Automotive1.5% | ||||||
226 | Johnson Controls, Inc. | 7,990,083 | ||||
Beverages3.2% | ||||||
149 | Coca-Cola Co. (a) | 8,786,745 | ||||
177 | Molson Coors Brewing Co.Cl. B | 7,888,722 | ||||
16,675,467 | ||||||
Chemicals1.8% | ||||||
83 | Monsanto Co. (a) | 9,298,788 | ||||
Commercial Services1.7% | ||||||
140 | McKesson Corp. (a) | 8,790,600 | ||||
Computers2.7% | ||||||
379 | EMC Corp. (a) (e) | 6,008,382 | ||||
77 | International Business Machines Corp. (a) | 8,232,978 | ||||
14,241,360 | ||||||
Cosmetics/Personal Care1.5% | ||||||
121 | Procter & Gamble Co. | 8,006,330 | ||||
Electric1.6% | ||||||
92 | Constellation Energy Group, Inc. (a) | 8,644,320 | ||||
Healthcare Products3.0% | ||||||
142 | Baxter International, Inc. (a) | 8,625,080 | ||||
27 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (a) (e) | 6,850,380 | ||||
15,475,460 | ||||||
Insurance3.4% | ||||||
35 | Assurant, Inc. | 2,254,597 | ||||
171 | Cigna Corp. (a) | 8,386,696 | ||||
86 | Prudential Financial, Inc. (a) | 7,230,509 | ||||
17,871,802 | ||||||
Machinery3.3% | ||||||
137 | AGCO Corp. (a) (e) | 8,256,162 | ||||
101 | Deere & Co. (a) | 8,854,984 | ||||
17,111,146 | ||||||
Metals & Mining1.6% | ||||||
93 | Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. (a) | 8,279,790 | ||||
Miscellaneous Manufacturing3.0% | ||||||
217 | General Electric Co. | 7,680,429 | ||||
142 | Textron, Inc. (a) | 7,981,520 | ||||
15,661,949 | ||||||
Oil & Gas5.9% | ||||||
69 | Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (a) | 7,780,877 | ||||
135 | National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (a) (e) | 8,106,958 | ||||
99 | Schlumberger, Ltd. (a) | 7,493,178 | ||||
127 | Valero Energy Corp. (a) | 7,528,968 | ||||
30,909,981 |
NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund | |
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Shares | ||||||||
(000) | Value | |||||||
Pharmaceuticals7.9% | ||||||||
162 | Abbott Laboratories (a) | $ | 9,120,600 | |||||
311 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 7,200,495 | ||||||
203 | Gilead Sciences, Inc. (a) (e) | 9,261,363 | ||||||
172 | Medco Health Solutions, Inc. (a) (e) | 8,633,792 | ||||||
155 | Merck & Co., Inc. | 7,159,516 | ||||||
41,375,766 | ||||||||
Retail3.1% | ||||||||
160 | McDonalds Corp. (a) | 8,568,000 | ||||||
139 | Target Corp. | 7,703,388 | ||||||
16,271,388 | ||||||||
Semi-conductors3.2% | ||||||||
355 | Intel Corp. (a) | 7,515,400 | ||||||
289 | Texas Instruments, Inc. | 8,932,584 | ||||||
16,447,984 | ||||||||
Software3.4% | ||||||||
261 | Microsoft Corp. (a) | 8,492,300 | ||||||
443 | Oracle Corp. (a) (e) | 9,093,375 | ||||||
17,585,675 | ||||||||
Telecommunications7.0% | ||||||||
115 | AT&T, Inc. | 4,422,450 | ||||||
156 | Harris Corp. (a) | 8,504,295 | ||||||
267 | Juniper Networks, Inc. (e) | 7,240,905 | ||||||
206 | Qualcomm, Inc. (a) | 8,751,246 | ||||||
202 | Verizon Communications, Inc. | 7,845,680 | ||||||
36,764,576 | ||||||||
Total Common Stock (cost-$358,302,455) | 325,491,474 | |||||||
CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK26.7% | ||||||||
Credit Rating | ||||||||
(Moodys/S&P)* | ||||||||
Agriculture1.1% | ||||||||
39 | Bunge Ltd., 4.875%, 12/31/49 | Ba1/BB | 5,596,900 | |||||
Automotive0.9% | ||||||||
214 | General Motors Corp., 6.25%, 7/15/33, Ser. C | Caa1/B- | 4,513,290 | |||||
Banking1.5% | ||||||||
2 | Bank of America Corp., 7.25%, 12/31/49, Ser. L | Aa3/A+ | 2,401,748 | |||||
43 | Wells Fargo & Co., 8.00%, 6/1/08, Ser. AAPL (Apple, Inc.) (f) | Aa1/AA+ | 5,277,085 | |||||
7,678,833 | ||||||||
Commercial Services0.8% | ||||||||
102 | United Rentals, Inc., 6.50%, 8/1/28 | B3/B- | 4,098,000 | |||||
Diversified Financial Services8.2% | ||||||||
61 | Citigroup Funding, Inc., 4.583%, 9/27/08, Ser. GNW | |||||||
(Genworth Financial, Inc.) (d) (f) | Aa3/AA- | 1,450,029 | ||||||
288 | Eksportfinans AS, 13.00%, 11/1/08 (TimeWarner, Inc.) (f) | Aaa/A+ | 4,574,920 | |||||
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., | ||||||||
199 | 9.75%, 12/19/08, Ser. CSCO (Cisco Systems, Inc.) (f) | Aa3/NR | 5,139,471 | |||||
119 | 20.00%, 3/6/08, Ser. DISH (EchoStar Communications Corp) (f) | Aa3/NR | 3,379,316 |
NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund | ||
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Shares | Credit Rating | |||||||
(000) | (Moodys/S&P)* | Value | ||||||
Diversified Financial Services(continued) | ||||||||
146 | Lazard Ltd., 6.625%, 5/15/08 | Ba1/NR | $ | 4,883,177 | ||||
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., | ||||||||
209 | 6.00%, 10/12/10, Ser. GIS (General Mills, Inc.) (f) | A1/A+ | 4,975,965 | |||||
68 | 8.50%, 8/25/08, Ser. UTX (United Technologies Corp.) (f) | A1/A+ | 4,719,600 | |||||
145 | 20.00%, 2/24/08, Ser. HPQ (Hewlett-Packard Co.) (f) | A1/A+ | 5,500,740 | |||||
Morgan Stanley, | ||||||||
11 | 20.00%, 3/8/08, Ser. GOOG (Google, Inc.) (f) | Aa3/NR | 4,840,520 | |||||
130 | 20.00%, 3/24/08, Ser. DIS (The Walt Disney Co.) (f) | Aa3/NR | 3,254,944 | |||||
42,718,682 | ||||||||
Electric2.9% | ||||||||
102 | AES Trust III, 6.75%, 10/15/29 | B3/B- | 4,712,700 | |||||
82 | Entergy Corp., 7.625%, 2/17/09 | NR/BBB | 5,257,600 | |||||
15 | NRG Energy, Inc., 5.75%, 3/16/09 | B2/CCC+ | 5,078,824 | |||||
15,049,124 | ||||||||
Hand/Machine Tools0.9% | ||||||||
5 | Stanley Works, 6.53%, 5/17/12 (d) | A2/A | 4,724,850 | |||||
Insurance2.5% | ||||||||
157 | Metlife, Inc., 6.375%, 8/15/08 | NR/BBB+ | 4,561,758 | |||||
165 | Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd., 6.00%, 2/15/09, Ser. A | NR/BB+ | 5,017,950 | |||||
197 | XL Capital Ltd., 7.00%, 2/15/09 | Baa1/A- | 3,383,436 | |||||
12,963,144 | ||||||||
Investment Companies0.9% | ||||||||
81 | Vale Capital Ltd., 5.50%, 6/15/10, Ser. 1 | NR/NR | 4,799,812 | |||||
Oil & Gas0.9% | ||||||||
44 | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.00%, 12/31/49 | NR/B | 4,888,312 | |||||
Packaging & Containers1.1% | ||||||||
112 | Owens-Illinois, Inc., 4.75%, 12/31/49 | Caa1/B- | 5,641,380 | |||||
Pharmaceuticals0.7% | ||||||||
18 | Schering-Plough Corp., 6.00%, 8/13/10 | Baa3/BBB | 3,525,494 | |||||
Real Estate (REIT)0.7% | ||||||||
199 | FelCor Lodging Trust, Inc., 1.95%, 12/31/49, Ser. A | B2/B- | 3,956,121 | |||||
Sovereign1.9% | ||||||||
Svensk Exportkredit AB, | ||||||||
120 | 10.00%, 10/20/08 (Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.) (f) | Aa1/AA+ | 5,239,660 | |||||
54 | 12.50%, 12/12/08 (ExxonMobil Corp.) (f) | Aa1/AA+ | 4,698,528 | |||||
9,938,188 | ||||||||
Telecommunications1.0% | ||||||||
98 | Crown Castle International Corp., 6.25%, 8/15/12 | NR/NR | 5,556,775 | |||||
Waste Disposal0.7% | ||||||||
15 | Allied Waste Industries, Inc., 6.25%, 3/1/08, Ser. D | B3/B | 3,811,729 | |||||
Total Convertible Preferred Stock (cost-$153,030,404) | 139,460,634 |
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Principal | ||||||||
Amount | Credit Rating | |||||||
(000) | (Moodys/S&P)* | Value | ||||||
CONVERTIBLE BONDS & NOTES6.6% | ||||||||
Auto Manufacturers0.9% | ||||||||
$4,575 | Ford Motor Co., 4.25%, 12/15/36 | Caa1/CCC+ | $ | 4,592,156 | ||||
Commercial Services0.9% | ||||||||
4,800 | Bowne & Co., Inc., 5.00%, 10/1/33 | B2/B- | 4,476,000 | |||||
Computers1.0% | ||||||||
4,925 | Maxtor Corp., 6.80%, 4/30/10 | Ba1/NR | 5,331,313 | |||||
Electric0.8% | ||||||||
1,540 | PG&E Corp., 9.50%, 6/30/10 | NR/NR | 4,437,125 | |||||
Internet0.9% | ||||||||
4,100 | Amazon.com, Inc., 4.75%, 2/1/09 | Ba2/B+ | 4,622,750 | |||||
Oil & Gas1.1% | ||||||||
3,775 | Devon Energy Corp., 4.95%, 8/15/08 | Baa1/BBB | 5,973,938 | |||||
Telecommunications1.0% | ||||||||
5,910 | Level 3 Communications, Inc., 6.00%, 3/15/10 | Caa3/CCC | 5,200,800 | |||||
Total Convertible Bonds & Notes (cost-$37,294,945) | 34,634,082 | |||||||
CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES1.9% | ||||||||
Oil & Gas0.8% | ||||||||
4,340 | Dynegy Holdings, Inc., 7.75%, 6/1/19 | B2/B- | 3,971,100 | |||||
Paper Products0.2% | ||||||||
1,000 | Neenah Paper, Inc., 7.375%, 11/15/14 | B2/B+ | 895,000 | |||||
Telecommunications0.9% | ||||||||
4,600 | Millicom International Cellular S.A., 10.00%, 12/1/13, GDR | B1/B+ | 4,864,500 | |||||
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (cost-$9,739,961) | 9,730,600 | |||||||
U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES0.4% | ||||||||
2,000 | United States Treasury Notes, 12.00%, 8/15/13 (cost-$2,125,625) | 2,101,564 | ||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT2.0% | ||||||||
Time Deposit2.0% | ||||||||
10,594 | Bank of America, 2.53%, 2/1/08 (cost-$10,594,281) | 10,594,281 | ||||||
Total Investments, before call options written | ||||||||
(cost-$571,087,671)99.9% | 522,012,635 | |||||||
CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN (e)(0.2)% | ||||||||
Contracts | ||||||||
1,130 | Abbott Laboratories, strike price $60, expires 2/16/08 | (16,950 | ) | |||||
960 | AGCO Corp., strike price $70, expires 2/16/08 | (33,600 | ) | |||||
1,335 | Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., strike price $50, expires 2/16/08 | (26,700 | ) | |||||
995 | Baxter International, Inc., strike price $65, expires 2/16/08 | (8,955 | ) | |||||
1,195 | Cigna Corp., strike price $55, expires 2/16/08 | (29,875 | ) | |||||
1,035 | Coca-Cola Co., strike price $65, expires 2/16/08 | (5,175 | ) | |||||
645 | Constellation Energy Group, Inc., strike price $105, expires 2/16/08 | (12,255 | ) |
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Notes to Schedules of Investments:
Contracts | Value | |||||
705 | Deere & Co., strike price $100, expires 2/16/08 | $ | (31,725 | ) | ||
480 | Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., strike price $140, expires 2/16/08 | (12,000 | ) | |||
2,650 | EMC Corp., strike price $19, expires 2/16/08 | (13,250 | ) | |||
650 | Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc., strike price $115, expires 2/16/08 | (6,500 | ) | |||
1,420 | Gilead Sciences, Inc., strike price $47.50, expires 2/16/08 | (78,100 | ) | |||
1,090 | Harris Corp., strike price $65, expires 2/16/08 | (5,450 | ) | |||
2,480 | Intel Corp., strike price $22.50, expires 3/22/08 | (124,000 | ) | |||
535 | International Business Machines Corp., strike price $120, expires 2/16/08 | (2,675 | ) | |||
190 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc., strike price $330, expires 2/16/08 | (22,800 | ) | |||
610 | L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc., strike price $110, expires 2/16/08 | (155,550 | ) | |||
1,120 | McDonalds Corp., strike price $65, expires 3/22/08 | (5,600 | ) | |||
980 | McKesson Corp., strike price $67.50, expires 2/16/08 | (29,400 | ) | |||
1,200 | Medco Health Solutions, Inc., strike price $55, expires 2/16/08 | (12,000 | ) | |||
1,825 | Microsoft Corp., strike price $37.50, expires 2/16/08 | (3,650 | ) | |||
580 | Monsanto Co., strike price $125, expires 2/16/08 | (60,900 | ) | |||
945 | National Oilwell Varco, Inc., strike price $80, expires 2/16/08 | (7,560 | ) | |||
3,100 | Oracle Corp., strike price $22.50, expires 3/22/08 | (139,500 | ) | |||
600 | Prudential Financial, Inc., strike price $105, expires 2/16/08 | (6,000 | ) | |||
1,445 | Qualcomm, Inc., strike price $45, expires 2/16/08 | (49,130 | ) | |||
695 | Schlumberger Ltd., strike price $100, expires 2/16/08 | (2,780 | ) | |||
995 | Textron, Inc., strike price $70, expires 3/22/08 | (14,925 | ) | |||
890 | Valero Energy Corp., strike price $75, expires 3/22/08 | (17,800 | ) | |||
Total Call Options Written (premium received-$4,595,709) | (934,805 | ) | ||||
Total Investments, net of call options written | ||||||
(cost-$566,491,962)99.7% | 521,077,830 | |||||
Other assets less liabilities0.3% | 1,769,823 | |||||
Net Assets100.0% | $ | 522,847,653 |
Notes to Schedules of Investments: | |
* | Unaudited |
(a) | All or partial amount segregated as collateral for call options written. |
(b) | 144A securitySecurity
exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, typically only to qualified institutional buyers. Unless otherwise indicated, these securities are not considered to be illiquid. |
(c) | Private Placement.
Restricted as to resale and may not have a readily available market. For the NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund, securities with an aggregate market value of $20,115,400, representing 0.89% of net assets, are restricted. |
(d) | Variable rate security. Interest rate disclosed reflects the rate in effect on January 31, 2008. |
(e) | Non-income producing. |
(f) | Securities exchangeable or convertible into securities of an entity different than the issuer. Such entity is identified in the parenthetical. |
Glossary:
ADR American
Depositary Receipt
GDR Global Depositary Receipt
NR Not Rated
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust
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Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund | Statements of Assets |
January 31, 2008 | and Liabilities |
NFJ Dividend, | Nicholas-Applegate | |||||
Interest & | Equity & | |||||
Premium Strategy | Convertible Income | |||||
Fund | Fund | |||||
Assets: | ||||||
Investments, at value (cost$2,370,838,557 and $571,087,671, | ||||||
respectively) | $2,263,946,307 | $522,012,635 | ||||
Receivable for investments sold | 48,739,478 | 3,996,213 | ||||
Dividends and interest receivable | 5,653,829 | 2,038,625 | ||||
Prepaid expenses | 18,186 | 4,382 | ||||
Total Assets | 2,318,357,800 | 528,051,855 | ||||
Liabilities: | ||||||
Payable for investments purchased | 49,160,001 | 3,613,193 | ||||
Call options written, at value (premiums received$19,411,700 and | ||||||
$4,595,709, respectively) | 13,485,525 | 934,805 | ||||
Investment management fees payable | 1,719,599 | 450,577 | ||||
Accrued expenses | 340,997 | 205,627 | ||||
Total Liabilities | 64,706,122 | 5,204,202 | ||||
Net Assets | $2,253,651,678 | $522,847,653 | ||||
Composition of Net Assets: | ||||||
Common Stock: | ||||||
Par value ($0.00001 per share applicable to 94,524,325 and | ||||||
22,304,189 shares issued and outstanding, respectively) | $945 | $223 | ||||
Paid-in-capital in excess of par | 2,253,871,358 | 531,413,558 | ||||
Dividends in excess of net investment income | (839,868 | ) | (248,907 | ) | ||
Accumulated net realized gain | 101,585,318 | 37,096,911 | ||||
Net unrealized depreciation of investments and call options written | (100,966,075 | ) | (45,414,132 | ) | ||
Net Assets | $2,253,651,678 | $522,847,653 | ||||
Net Asset Value Per Common Share | $23.84 | $23.44 |
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Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund | Statements of |
For the periods indicated | Operations |
NFJ Dividend, | Nicholas-Applegate | |||||||
Interest & | Equity & | |||||||
Premium Strategy | Convertible Income | |||||||
Fund | Fund | |||||||
For the period | ||||||||
February 27, 2007* | ||||||||
Year ended | through | |||||||
January 31, 2008 | January 31, 2008 | |||||||
Investment Income: | ||||||||
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $274,585 and $0 respectively) | $ | 87,750,560 | $ | 15,135,573 | ||||
Interest | 11,270,717 | 4,273,518 | ||||||
Consent and other fee income | 17,179 | | ||||||
Total Investment Income | 99,038,456 | 19,409,091 | ||||||
Expenses: | ||||||||
Investment management fees | 21,831,315 | 5,096,961 | ||||||
Custodian and accounting agent fees | 486,921 | 123,215 | ||||||
Shareholder communications | 374,048 | 85,005 | ||||||
Trustees fees and expenses | 139,123 | 35,443 | ||||||
Audit and tax services | 76,108 | 65,277 | ||||||
New York Stock Exchange listing fees | 74,722 | 18,057 | ||||||
Legal fees | 64,416 | 28,530 | ||||||
Insurance expense | 42,791 | 5,311 | ||||||
Transfer agent fees | 24,015 | 22,368 | ||||||
Miscellaneous | 27,656 | 16,530 | ||||||
Total expenses | 23,141,115 | 5,496,697 | ||||||
Net Investment Income | 75,897,341 | 13,912,394 | ||||||
Realized and Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss): | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||||||||
Investments | 216,490,173 | 77,305,327 | ||||||
Call options written | (15,578,170 | ) | (16,731,398 | ) | ||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of: | ||||||||
Investments | (252,558,544 | ) | (49,075,036 | ) | ||||
Call options written | 10,013,105 | 3,660,904 | ||||||
Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments and | ||||||||
call options written | (41,633,436 | ) | 15,159,797 | |||||
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Investment Operations | $ | 34,263,905 | $ | 29,072,191 |
* Commencement of Operations.
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Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund | Statements of Changes |
in Net Assets |
Nicholas-Applegate | |||||||||||
NFJ Dividend, | Equity & Convertible | ||||||||||
Interest & Premium Strategy Fund | Income Fund | ||||||||||
For the period | |||||||||||
February 27, 2007* | |||||||||||
Year ended January 31, | through | ||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | January 31, 2008 | |||||||||
Investment Operations: | |||||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 75,897,341 | $ | 71,327,166 | $ 13,912,394 | ||||||
Net realized gain on investments and call | |||||||||||
options written | 200,912,003 | 127,634,870 | 60,573,929 | ||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of | |||||||||||
investments and call options written | (242,545,439 | ) | 145,481,658 | (45,414,132 | ) | ||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from | |||||||||||
investment operations | 34,263,905 | 344,443,694 | 29,072,191 | ||||||||
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from: | |||||||||||
Net investment income | (95,740,853 | ) | (69,190,683 | ) | (15,575,272 | ) | |||||
Net realized gains | (116,466,258 | ) | (129,310,401 | ) | (22,063,047 | ) | |||||
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | (212,207,111 | ) | (198,501,084 | ) | (37,638,319 | ) | |||||
Capital Share Transactions: | |||||||||||
Net proceeds from the sale of common stock | | | 532,412,500 | ||||||||
Offering costs charged to paid-in capital in | |||||||||||
excess of par | | | (1,098,731 | ) | |||||||
Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 531,313,769 | ||||||||
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (177,943,206 | ) | 145,942,610 | 522,747,641 | |||||||
Net Assets: | |||||||||||
Beginning of period | 2,431,594,884 | 2,285,652,274 | 100,012 | ||||||||
End of period (including undistributed | |||||||||||
(dividends in excess of) net investment | |||||||||||
income of $(839,868), $9,736,335, and | |||||||||||
$(248,907), respectively) | $ | 2,253,651,678 | $ | 2,431,594,884 | $522,847,653 | ||||||
Common Shares issued | | | 22,300,000 |
* Commencement of Operations
NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund | ||
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Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund | Notes to Financial |
January 31, 2008 | Statements |
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
NFJ
Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund and Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund, collectively referred to as the Funds, were organized as Massachusetts business trusts on
August 20, 2003 and December 12, 2006, respectively. Prior to commencing operations on February 28, 2005 and February 27, 2007, respectively, the Funds had no operations other than matters relating to their organization and registration as
diversified, closed-end management investment companies under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the rules and regulations thereunder, as amended, and the sale and issuance of 4,189 shares of beneficial interest at an aggregate par of
$100,012, for each Fund, to Allianz Global Investors of America L.P. (Allianz Global). Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC (the Investment Manager) serves as the Funds investment manager and is an indirect
wholly-owned subsidiary of Allianz Global. Allianz Global is an indirect, majority-owned subsidiary of Allianz SE, a publicly traded European insurance and financial services company. Each Fund has an unlimited amount of $0.00001
par value common stock authorized.
The Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund issued 20,300,000 shares of common stock in its initial public offering. An additional 2,000,000 shares were issued in connection with the underwriters over-allotment option. These shares were all issued at $25.00 per share before an underwriting discount of $1.125 per share. Offering costs of $1,098,731 (representing $0.0493 per share) were offset against the proceeds of the offering and over-allotment option and have been charged to paid-in capital in excess of par.
NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategys primary investment objective is to seek current income and gains, with a secondary objective of long-term capital appreciation. The Fund pursues its investment objectives by investing in a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying common stocks and income-producing convertible securities. The Fund will also employ a strategy of writing (selling) call options on equity indexes in an attempt to generate gains from option premiums.
Nicholas Applegate Equity & Convertible Incomes investment objective is to seek total return comprised of capital appreciation, current income and gains. The Fund pursues its objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity securities and income-producing convertible securities. The Fund will also employ a strategy of writing (selling) call options on the equity securities held by the Fund.
The preparation of the 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 these estimates.
In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations which provide general indemnifications. The Funds maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet been asserted. However, the Funds expect the risk of any loss to be remote.
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxesan Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (the Interpretation). The Interpretation establishes for all entities, including pass-through entities such as the Funds, a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of positions taken in filing tax returns (including whether an entity is taxable in a particular jurisdiction), and requires certain expanded tax disclosures. Fund management has determined that its evaluation of the Interpretation has resulted in no material impact to the Funds financial statements at January 31, 2008.
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 157, Fair Value Measurements, which clarifies the definition of fair value and requires companies to expand their disclosure about the use of fair value to measure assets and liabilities in interim and annual periods subsequent to initial recognition. Adoption of SFAS 157 requires the use of the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, the Funds are in the process of reviewing SFAS 157 against their current valuation policies to determine future applicability.
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Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund | Notes to Financial |
January 31, 2008 | Statements |
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds:
(a) Valuation of Investments
Portfolio
securities and other financial instruments for which market quotations are readily
available are stated at market value. Portfolio securities and other financial
instruments for which market quotations are not readily available or if a development/event
occurs that may significantly impact the value of a security, are fair-valued,
in good faith, pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees or
persons acting at their discretion pursuant to guidelines approved by the Board
of Trustees. The Funds investments, including over-the-counter options, are valued daily using prices supplied by an independent pricing service or dealer quotations, or the last sale price on the exchange
that is the primary market for such securities, or the mean between the last quoted bid and ask price for those securities for which the over-the-counter market is the primary market or for listed securities in which there were no sales. Independent
pricing services use information provided by market makers or estimates of market values obtained from yield data relating to investments or securities with similar characteristics. Exchange traded options are valued at the settlement price
determined by the relevant exchange. Short-term securities maturing in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, if their original term to maturity was 60 days less, or by amortizing their value on the 61st day prior to maturity, if the original
term to maturity exceeded 60 days. The prices used by the Funds to value securities may differ from the value that would be realized if the securities were sold and the differences could be material to the financial statements. Each Funds net
asset value is normally determined as of the close of regular trading (normally, 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
on each day the NYSE is open for business.
(b) Investment Transactions and Investment Income
Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Discounts or premiums
on corporate bonds and notes purchased are accreted or amortized, respectively to interest income over the lives of the respective securities using the effective interest method. Payments received from certain investments may be comprised of
dividends, realized gains and return of capital. These payments may initially be recorded as dividend income and may be subsequently be reclassified as realized gains and/or return of capital upon receipt of information from the issuer. Dividend
income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
(c) Federal Income Taxes
The Funds intend to distribute all of their taxable income and to comply with the other requirements of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies. Accordingly, no
provision for U.S. federal income taxes is required.
(d) Dividends and Distributions
The
Funds declare quarterly dividends and distributions from net investment income
and gains from option premiums and the sale of portfolio securities. The Funds
record dividends and distributions to shareholders on the ex-dividend date. The
amount of dividends and distributions from net investment income and net realized
capital gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations,
which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles. These book-tax differences
are considered either temporary or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences
are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts
based on their income tax treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification.
To the extent dividends and/or distributions exceed current and accumulated earnings
and profits for federal income tax purposes, they are reported as dividends and/or
distributions of paid-in capital in excess of par.
(e) Call Option Transactions
The Funds employ a strategy of writing (selling) call options on equity securities and/or equity indexes in an attempt to generate gains from option premiums. When an option is written, the premium received is recorded
as an asset with an equal liability, which is subsequently adjusted to the current market value of the option. Premiums received from writing options, which expire unexercised, are recorded on the expiration date as a realized gain. The difference
between the premium received and the amount paid on effecting a closing purchase transaction, including brokerage commissions, is also treated as a realized gain, or if the premium is less than the amount paid for the closing purchase transactions,
as a realized loss. If a call option is exercised, the premium is added to the proceeds from the sale of the underlying security or index option in determining whether there has been a realized gain or loss.
The Funds, as writers of call options, may have no control over whether the underlying securities or index option may be sold (called). As a result, the Funds bear the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security or index underlying the written call option.
The use of derivative transactions may involve elements of both market and credit risk in excess of the amounts reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund | ||
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Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund | Notes to Financial |
January 31, 2008 | Statements |
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(f) Concentration of Risk
It
is the Funds policy to invest a portion of their assets in convertible securities. Although convertible securities do derive part of their value from that of the securities into which they are convertible,
they are not considered derivative financial instruments. However, certain of the Funds investments
in synthetic convertibles include features which render them more sensitive to
price changes in their underlying securities. Consequently, the Funds are exposed
to greater downside risk than traditional convertible securities, but still less
than that of the underlying common stock.
2. Investment Manager/Sub-Advisers
Each
Fund has entered into Investment Management Agreements (the Agreements) with the Investment Manager. Subject to the supervision of the Funds Board of Trustees, the Investment Manager is
responsible for managing, either directly or through others selected by it, the Funds investment activities, business affairs and administrative matters. Pursuant to the Agreements, the NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund pays
the Investment Manager an annual fee, payable monthly, at the annual rate of 0.90% of the Funds average daily total managed assets. The Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund pays the Investment Manager an annual fee, payable
monthly, at the annual rate of 1.00% of the Funds average daily total managed assets. Total managed assets means the total assets of each Fund (including assets attributable to any preferred shares and borrowings that may be outstanding) minus
accrued liabilities (other than liabilities representing borrowings). The Investment Manager has retained its affiliates, NFJ Investment Group L.P (NFJ), Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management LLC (NACM), and Oppenheimer
Capital LLC (OCC) (the Sub-Advisers), to manage the NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Funds equity component, convertible component and index option strategy, respectively. NACM serves as the sole
sub-adviser to the Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund. Subject to the supervision of the Investment Manager, NFJ, NACM and OCC make all of NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Funds investment decisions in
connection with their respective components of the Funds investments. Subject to the supervision of the Investment Manager, NACM is responsible for making all of Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Funds
investment decisions. Pursuant to Sub-Advisory Agreements, the Investment Manager
and not the Funds, pays each of the Sub-Advisers an annual fee payable on a monthly
basis.
3. Investment in Securities
For
the fiscal year ended January 31, 2008, and for the period February 27, 2007
(commencement of operations) through January 31, 2008 for NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund and Nicholas-Applegate
Equity & Convertible Income Fund, respectively, purchases and sales of investments,
other than short-term securities and U.S. government obligations were:
NFJ Dividend, | Nicholas-Applegate | |||
Interest & Premium | Equity & Convertible | |||
Strategy Fund | Income Fund | |||
Purchases | $1,938,594,820 | $1,714,479,596 | ||
Sales | 1,924,418,315 | 1,218,236,154 |
For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2008, and for the period February 27, 2007 (commencement of operations) through January 31, 2008 for NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund and Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund, respectively, purchases and sales of U.S. government obligations were:
NFJ Dividend, | Nicholas-Applegate | |||
Interest & Premium | Equity & Convertible | |||
Strategy Fund | Income Fund | |||
Purchases | | $51,933,125 | ||
Sales | | 47,202,188 |
(a) Transactions in call options written for the year ended January 31, 2008 were:
NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund: | Contracts | Premiums | |||||
Options outstanding, January 31, 2007 | 56,880 | $ | 25,702,860 | ||||
Options written | 292,457 | 135,271,896 | |||||
Options terminated in closing purchase transactions | (103,457 | ) | (61,657,380 | ) | |||
Options expired | (208,780 | ) | (79,905,676 | ) | |||
Options outstanding, January 31, 2008 | 37,100 | $ | 19,411,700 |
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Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund | Notes to Financial |
January 31, 2008 | Statements |
3. Investment in Securities (continued)
Transactions in call options written for the period February 27, 2007 (commencement of operations) through January 31, 2008 were:
Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund: | Contracts | Premiums | |||||
Options outstanding, February 27, 2007* | | $ | | ||||
Options written | 287,941 | 41,815,193 | |||||
Options terminated in closing purchase transactions | (171,226 | ) | (27,949,084 | ) | |||
Options expired | (82,532 | ) | (9,194,424 | ) | |||
Options exercised | (1,703 | ) | (75,976 | ) | |||
Options outstanding, January 31, 2008 | 32,480 | $ | 4,595,709 |
*Commencement of operations
4. Income Tax Information
The tax character of dividends and distributions paid were:
Year Ended | Year Ended | |||||
NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy: | January 31, 2008 | January 31, 2007 | ||||
Ordinary Income | $187,102,394 | $198,444,832 | ||||
Long-term Capital Gains | 25,104,717 | 56,252 |
At January 31, 2008, the tax character of distributable earnings was $104,930,451 of ordinary income and $2,514,045 of long-term capital gains.
For the year ended January 31, 2008, permanent differences are primarily attributable to the differing treatment of convertible preferred securities, REITs and distribution reclasses. These adjustments were to
decrease undistributed net investment loss and decrease net realized gains by $9,267,309.
The tax character of dividends and distributions paid were:
For the Period | |
February 27 2007* | |
through | |
Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund: | January 31, 2008 |
Ordinary Income | $37,638,319 |
*Commencement of operations
At January 31, 2008, the tax character of distributable earnings of $37,096,911 was comprised entirely of ordinary income.
For the period ended January 31, 2008, permanent differences are primarily attributable to the differing treatment of premium amortization, convertible preferred securities and distribution reclasses. These adjustments were to decrease undistributed net investment loss and decrease net realized gains by $1,413,971.
The cost of investments for federal income tax purposes and gross unrealized appreciation and gross unrealized depreciation of investments at January 31, 2008 were:
Gross | Gross | Net | ||||||||||
Cost of | Unrealized | Unrealized | Unrealized | |||||||||
Investments | Appreciation | Depreciation | (Depreciation) | |||||||||
NFJ Dividend, Interest & | ||||||||||||
Premium Strategy | $2,372,330,179 | $99,726,713 | $208,110,585 | $(108,383,872 | ) | |||||||
Nicholas-Applegate Equity & | ||||||||||||
Convertible Income | 571,056,066 | 9,227,628 | 58,271,059 | (49,043,431 | ) |
NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund | ||
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Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund | Notes to Financial |
January 31, 2008 | Statements |
4. Income Tax Information (continued)
The difference between book and tax basis unrealized depreciation, in the NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund, is primarily attributable to wash sales and the differing treatment of convertible securities and in the Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund it is primarily attributable to the differing treatment of convertible securities and premium amortization.
5. Legal Proceedings
In
June and September 2004, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates
(including PEA Capital LLC (PEA), Allianz Global Investors Distributors LLC (AGID) and Allianz Global Investors
of America, L.P.) agreed to settle, without admitting or denying the allegations, claims brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the New Jersey Attorney General alleging violations of federal and state securities laws with respect to
certain open-end funds for which the Investment Manager serves as investment adviser. The settlements related to an alleged market timing arrangement in certain open-end funds formerly sub-advised by PEA. The Investment Manager and its
affiliates agreed to pay a total of $68 million to settle the claims. In
addition to monetary payments, the settling parties agreed to undertake certain
corporate governance, compliance and disclosure reforms related to market timing
and consented to cease and desist orders and censures. Subsequent to these events,
PEA deregistered and dissolved. None of the settlements alleged that any inappropriate
activity took place with respect to the Funds.
Since February 2004, the Investment Manager, the Sub-Advisers and certain of its affiliates and their employees have been named as defendants in a number of pending lawsuits concerning market timing, which allege the same or similar conduct underlying the regulatory settlements discussed above. The market timing lawsuits have been consolidated in a multi-district litigation proceeding in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Any potential resolution of these matters may include, but not be limited to, judgments or settlements for damages against the Investment Manager, the Sub-Adviser, or its affiliates or related injunctions.
The Investment Manager and the Sub-Advisers believe that these matters are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or on their ability to perform their respective investment advisory activities relating to the Funds.
The foregoing speaks only as of the date hereof.
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NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Financial Highlights |
For a share outstanding throughout each period: |
For the Period | |||||||||
February 28, 2005* | |||||||||
Year ended January 31, | through | ||||||||
2008 | 2007 | January 31, 2006 | |||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $25.72 | $24.18 | $23.88 | ** | |||||
Investment Operations: | |||||||||
Net investment income | 0.80 | 0.75 | 0.70 | ||||||
Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss) on | |||||||||
investments, call options written and short sales | (0.44 | ) | 2.89 | 1.28 | |||||
Total from investment operations | 0.36 | 3.64 | 1.98 | ||||||
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from: | |||||||||
Net investment income | (1.01 | ) | (0.73 | ) | (0.65 | ) | |||
Net realized gains | (1.23 | ) | (1.37 | ) | (1.00 | ) | |||
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | (2.24 | ) | (2.10 | ) | (1.65 | ) | |||
Capital Share Transactions: | |||||||||
Offering costs charged to paid-in capital in excess of par | | | (0.03 | ) | |||||
Net asset value, end of period | $23.84 | $25.72 | $24.18 | ||||||
Market price, end of period | $23.26 | $25.87 | $22.20 | ||||||
Total Investment Return (1) | (1.65 | )% | 27.15 | % | (4.65 | )% | |||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | |||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000) | $2,253,652 | $2,431,595 | $2,285,652 | ||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 0.95 | % | 0.95 | % | 0.94 | %(2) | |||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 3.13 | % | 3.08 | % | 3.27 | %(2) | |||
Portfolio turnover | 82 | % | 69 | % | 97 | % |
* |
Commencement of operations. |
** |
Initial public offering price of $25.00 per share less underwriting discount of $1.125 per share. |
(1) |
Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share of common stock at the current market price on the first day of each period and a sale of a share of common stock at the current market price on the last day of each period reported. Dividends and distributions are assumed, for purposes of this calculation, to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Funds dividend reinvestment plan. Total investment return does not reflect brokerage commissions or sales charges. Total investment return for a period of less than one year is not annualized. |
(2) |
Annualized. |
NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund | ||
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Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund Financial Highlights |
For a share outstanding for the Period February 27, 2007* through January 31, 2008: |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $23.88 | ** | |
Investment Operations: | |||
Net investment income | 0.62 | ||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and call options written | 0.68 | ||
Total from investment operations | 1.30 | ||
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from: | |||
Net investment income | (0.70 | ) | |
Net realized gains | (0.99 | ) | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | (1.69 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions: | |||
Offering costs charged to paid-in capital in excess of par | (0.05 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $23.44 | ||
Market price, end of period | $22.02 | ||
Total Investment Return (1) | (5.66 | )% | |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | |||
Net assets, end of period (000) | $522,848 | ||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (2) | 1.08 | % | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (2) | 2.73 | % | |
Portfolio turnover | 241 | % |
* |
Commencement of operations. |
** |
Initial public offering price of $25.00 per share less underwriting discount of $1.125 per share. |
(1) |
Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share of common stock at the current market price on the first day of each period and a sale of a share of common stock at the current market price on the last day of each period reported. Dividends and distributions are assumed, for purposes of this calculation, to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Funds dividend reinvestment plan. Total investment return does not reflect brokerage commissions or sales charges. Total investment return of a period of less than one year is not annualized. |
(2) |
Annualized. |
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Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund | Report of |
Independent | |
Registered Public | |
Accounting Firm |
To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of:
NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund
Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund
In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund and Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund (the Funds) at January 31, 2008, and the results of the operations, the changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the periods presented of the NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund, and the results of the operations, the changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the period from February 27, 2007 (commencement of operations) through January 31, 2008 of the Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as financial statements) are the responsibility of the Funds management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at January 31, 2008, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
March 27, 2008
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Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund | Tax Information / Annual |
Shareholder Meeting | |
Results / Subsequent | |
Dividend Declarations | |
(unaudited) |
Tax Information
Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, requires the Fund to advise shareholders within 60 days of the Funds tax year ended January 31, 2007 as to the federal tax status of dividends and distributions received by shareholders during such tax year. Per share dividends for the tax year ended January 31, 2008 were as follows:
NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy:
Dividends from ordinary income | $1.97881 | |
Distributions from long-term gains | $0.26619 |
Pursuant to the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, the Fund designates qualified dividend income of 24%, or the maximum amount allowable.
The percentage of ordinary dividends paid by the Fund during the period ended January 31, 2008 which qualified for the Dividends Received Deduction available to corporate shareholders was 21%.
Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund
Dividends from ordinary income | $1.6875 |
Pursuant to the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, the Fund designates qualified dividend income of 13%, or the maximum amount allowable.
The percentage of ordinary dividends paid by the Fund during the period ended January 31, 2008 which qualified for the Dividends Received Deduction available to corporate shareholders was 13%.
Since the Funds tax year is not the calendar year, another notification will be sent with respect to calendar year 2008. In January 2009, shareholders will be advised on IRS Form 1099 DIV as to the federal tax status of dividends and distributions received during calendar 2007. The amount that will be reported will be the amount to use on your 2008 federal income tax return and may differ from the amount which must be reported in connection with the Funds tax year ended January 31, 2008. Shareholders are advised to consult their tax advisers as to the federal, state and local tax status of the dividend income received from the Fund.
Annual Shareholder Meeting Results
NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund
The Fund held its annual meeting of shareholders on May 31, 2007. Shareholders voted to re-elect R. Peter Sullivan III and John J. Dalessandro II and elect William B. Ogden IV and John C. Maney as trustees as indicated below.
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Affirmative | Authority | |||
Re-election of R. Peter Sullivan IIIClass II to serve until 2010 | 86,723,610 | 838,426 | ||
Re-election of John J. Dalessandro IIClass II to serve until 2010 | 86,674,255 | 887,781 | ||
Election of William B. Ogden IVClass I to serve until 2009 | 86,738,716 | 823,320 | ||
Election of John C. ManeyClass III to serve until 2008 | 86,738,396 | 823,640 |
Paul Belica, Robert E. Connor and Hans W. Kertess continue to serve as Trustees of the Fund.
Subsequent Dividend Declarations
On March 14, 2008 the following quarterly dividends were declared to shareholders, payable March 28, 2008 to shareholders of record on March 24, 2008:
NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy | $0.5250 per share | |
Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income | $0.5625 per share |
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Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund | Privacy Policy / Proxy |
Voting Policies & | |
Procedures (unaudited) |
Privacy Policy
Our Commitment to You
We
consider customer privacy to be a fundamental aspect of our relationship with
clients. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and
security of our current, prospective and former clients personal information. To ensure clients privacy,
we have developed policies designed to protect this confidentiality, while allowing
client needs to be served.
Obtaining Personel Information
In
the course of providing you with products and services, we and certain service
provider to the Funds, such as the Funds investment adviser, may obtain
non-public personal information about you. This information may come from sources
such as account applications and other forms, from other written, electronic
or verbal correspondence, from your transactions, from your brokerage or financial
advisory firm, financial adviser or consultant, and/or from information captured
on our internet web sites.
Respecting Your Privacy
We do not disclose any personal or account information provided by you or gathered by us to non-affiliated third parties, except as required or permitted by law. As is common in the industry, non-affiliated companies
may from time to time be used to provide certain services, such as preparing and mailing prospectuses, reports, account statements and other information, conducting research on client satisfaction, and gathering shareholder proxies. We may also
retain non-affiliated companies to market our products and enter in joint marketing agreements with other companies. These companies may have access to your personal and account information, but are permitted to use the information solely to provide
the specific service or as otherwise permitted by law. We may also provide your personal and account information to your brokerage or financial advisory firm and/or to your financial adviser or consultant.
Sharing Information with Third Parties
We do reserve the right to disclose or report personal information to non-affiliated third parties in limited circumstances where we believe in good faith that disclosure is required under law, to cooperate with
regulators or law enforcement authorities, to protect our rights or property, or upon reasonable request by any mutual fund in which you have chosen to invest. In addition, we may disclose information about you or your accounts to a non-affiliated
third party with the consent or at your request or if you consent in writing to the disclosure.
Sharing Information with Affiliates
We may share client information with our affiliates in connection with servicing your account or to provide you with information about products and services that we believe may be of interest to you. The information we
share may include, for example, your participation in our mutual funds or other investment programs, your ownership of certain types of accounts (such as IRAs), or other data about your accounts. Our affiliates, in turn, are not permitted to share
your information with non-affiliated entities, except as required or permitted by law.
Procedures to Safeguard Private Information
The
Funds take seriously the obligation to safeguard shareholder non-public personal
information. In addition to this policy, the Funds have also implemented procedures
that are designed to restrict access to a shareholders non-public personal information only to internal personnel who need to know that information in order to provide products or services to such shareholders. In order to guard a shareholders
non-public personal information, physical, electronic and procedural safeguards
are in place.
Proxy Voting Policies & Procedures:
A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds have adopted to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information about how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities held during the twelve months ended June 30, 2007 is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Funds transfer agent at (800) 331-1710; (ii) on the Funds website at www.allianzinvestors.com/closedendfunds; and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commissions website at www.sec.gov.
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Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund | Dividend Reinvestment |
Plan (unaudited) |
Pursuant to the Funds Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the Plan), all Common Shareholders whose shares are registered in their own names will have all dividends, including any capital gain dividends, reinvested automatically in additional Common Shares by PFPC Inc., as agent for the Common Shareholders (the Plan Agent), unless the shareholder elects to receive cash. An election to receive cash may be revoked or reinstated at the option of the shareholder. In the case of record shareholders such as banks, brokers or other nominees that hold Common Shares for others who are the beneficial owners, the Plan Agent will administer the Plan on the basis of the number of Common Shares certified from time to time by the record shareholder as representing the total amount registered in such shareholders name and held for the account of beneficial owners who are to participate in the Plan. Shareholders whose shares are held in the name of a bank, broker or nominee should contact the bank, broker or nominee for details. All distributions to investors who elect not to participate in the Plan (or whose broker or nominee elects not to participate on the investors behalf), will be paid cash by check mailed, in the case of direct shareholder, to the record holder by PFPC Inc., as the Funds dividend disbursement agent.
Unless you elect (or your broker or nominee elects) not to participate in the Plan, the number of Common Shares you will receive will be determined as follows:
(1) |
If on the payment date the net asset value of the Common Shares is equal to or less than the market price per Common Share plus estimated brokerage commissions that would be incurred upon the purchase of Common Shares on the open market, the Funds will issue new shares at the greater of (i) the net asset value per Common Share on the payment date or (ii) 95% of the market price per Common Share on the payment date; or |
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(2) |
If on the payment date the net asset value of the Common Shares is greater than the market price per Common Share plus estimated brokerage commissions that would be incurred upon the purchase of Common Shares on the open market, the Plan Agent will receive the dividend or distribution in cash and will purchase Common Shares in the open market, on the New York Stock Exchange 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 on the payment date, resulting in the purchase of fewer shares than if the dividend or distribution had been paid in Common Shares issued by the Funds. The Plan Agent will use all dividends and distributions received in cash to purchase Common Shares in the open market on or shortly after the payment date, but in no event later than the ex-dividend date for the next distribution. Interest will not be paid on any uninvested cash payments. |
You may withdraw from the Plan at any time by giving notice to the Plan Agent. 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 shareholders accounts in the Plan and gives written confirmation of all transactions in the accounts, including information you may need for tax records. The Plan Agent will also furnish each person who buys Common Shares with written instructions detailing the procedures for electing not to participate in the Plan and to instead receive distributions in cash. Common Shares in your account will be held by the Plan Agent in non-certificated form. 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 reinvested dividends and distributions are taxed in the same manner as cash dividends and distributions.
The Funds and the Plan Agent reserve the right to amend or terminate the Plan. There is no direct service charge to participants in the Plan; however, the Funds reserve the right to amend the Plan to include a service charge payable by the participants. Additional information about the Plan may be obtained from the Funds transfer agent, PFPC Inc., P.O. Box 43027, Providence, RI 02940-3027, telephone number (800) 331-1710.
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Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund | Board of Trustees |
(unaudited) |
Name, Date of Birth, Position(s) Held with Fund, | ||
Length of Service, Other Trusteeships/Directorships | ||
Held by Trustee; Number of Portfolios in Fund | ||
Complex/Outside Fund Complexes Currently | ||
Overseen by Trustee | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | |
The address of each trustee is 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10105 | ||
Hans W. Kertess | President, H. Kertess & Co., a financial advisory company; Formerly, Managing | |
Date of Birth: 7/12/39 | Director, Royal Bank of Canada Capital Markets. | |
Chairman of the Board of Trustees since: 2007 | ||
Trustee since: 2005 - NFJ and 2007 - NIE | ||
Term of office: Expected to stand for re-election | ||
at 2009 annual meeting of shareholders | ||
for NFJ and at 2008 annual meeting of | ||
shareholders for NIE. | ||
Trustee/Director of 29 Funds in Fund Complex; | ||
Trustee/Director of no funds outside of Fund Complex | ||
Paul Belica | Retired; Formerly, Director, Student Loan Finance Corp., Education Loans, Inc., Goal | |
Date of Birth: 9/27/21 | Funding, Inc., Goal Funding II, Inc. and Surety Loan Fund, Inc.; Formerly, Manager of | |
Trustee since: 2005 - NFJ and 2007 - NIE | Stratigos Fund LLC, Whistler Fund LLC, Xanthus Fund LLC & Wynstone Fund LLC. | |
Term of Office: Expected to stand for re-election | ||
at 2009 annual meeting of shareholders | ||
for NFJ and at 2008 annual meeting of | ||
shareholder for NIE | ||
Trustee/Director of 29 funds in Fund Complex | ||
Trustee/Director of no funds outside of Fund Complex | ||
Robert E. Connor | Retired; Formerly, Senior Vice President, Corporate Office, Smith Barney Inc. | |
Date of Birth: 9/17/34 | ||
Trustee since: 2005 - NFJ and 2007 - NIE | ||
Term of office: Expected to stand for re-election | ||
at 2008 annual meeting of shareholders. | ||
Trustee/Director of 29 funds in Fund Complex | ||
Trustee/Director of no funds outside of Fund Complex | ||
John J. Dalessandro II | Retired; Formerly, President and Director, J.J. Dalessandro II Ltd., registered | |
Date of Birth: 7/26/37 | broker-dealer and member of the New York Stock Exchange. | |
Trustee since: 2005 - NFJ and 2007 - NIE | ||
Term of office: Expected to stand for re-election | ||
at 2010 annual meeting of shareholders. | ||
Trustee/Director of 29 funds in Fund Complex | ||
Trustee/Director of no funds outside of Fund complex |
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Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund | Board of Trustees |
(unaudited) (continued) |
Name, Date of Birth, Position(s) Held with Fund, | ||
Length of Service, Other Trusteeships/Directorships | ||
Held by Trustee; Number of Portfolios in Fund | ||
Complex/Outside Fund Complexes Currently | ||
Overseen by Trustee | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | |
The address of each trustee is 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10105 | ||
William B. Ogden, IV | Asset Management Industry Consultant; Formerly, Managing Director, | |
Date of Birth: 1/11/45 | Investment Banking Division of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. | |
Trustee since: 2006 - NFJ and 2007 - NIE | ||
Term of office: Expected to stand for election | ||
at 2009 annual meeting of shareholders | ||
for NFJ and at 2008 annual meeting of | ||
shareholders for NIE. | ||
Trustee/Director of 29 Funds in Fund Complex; | ||
Trustee/Director of no funds outside of Fund Complex | ||
R. Peter Sullivan III | Retired; Formerly, Managing Partner, Bear Wagner Specialists LLC, | |
Date of Birth: 9/4/41 | specialist firm on the New York Stock Exchange. | |
Trustee since: 2006 - NFJ and 2007 - NIE | ||
Term of office: Expected to stand for re-election | ||
at 2010 annual meeting of shareholders. | ||
Trustee/Director of 29 funds in Fund Complex | ||
Trustee/Director of no funds outside of Fund Complex | ||
John C. Maney | Management Board of Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC; | |
Date of Birth: 8/3/59 | Management Board and Managing Director of Allianz Global Investors of America | |
Trustee since 2006 - NFJ and 2007 - NIE | L.P. since January 2005 and Chief Operating Officer of Allianz Global Investors of | |
Term of office: Expected to stand for election | America L.P. since November 2006; Formerly, Executive Vice President and Chief | |
at 2008 annual meeting of shareholders | Financial Officer of Apria Healthcare Group, Inc. (1998-2001) | |
for NFJ and at 2009 annual meeting of | ||
shareholder for NIE. | ||
Trustee/Director of 65 Funds in the Fund Complex, | ||
Trustee/Director of no Funds outside the Fund Complex |
Mr. Maney is an interested person of the Funds due to his affiliation with Allianz Global Investors of America L.P. In addition to Mr. Maneys positions set forth in the table above, he holds the following positions with affiliated persons:
Management Board, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Allianz Global Investors of America L.P., Allianz Global Investors of America LLC and Allianz-Pac Life Partners LLC; Member Board of Directors and Chief Operating Officer of Allianz Global Investors of America Holdings Inc. and Oppenheimer Group, Inc.; Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Allianz Global Investors NY Holdings LLC and Allianz Global Investors U.S. Equities LLC; Management Board and Managing Director of Allianz Global Investors U.S. Holding LLC; Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of Allianz Hedge Fund Partners Holding L.P.; Managing Director of Allianz Global Investors U.S. Retail LLC; Member Board of Directors and Managing Director of Allianz Global Investors Advertising Agency Inc.; Compensation Committee of NFJ Investment Group L.P.; Management Board of Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC, Nicholas-Applegate Holdings LLC and OpCap Advisors LLC; Member Board of Directors of NFJ Management Inc. and PIMCO Global Advisors (Resources) Limited; and Executive Vice President of PIMCO Japan Ltd.
Further information about Funds Trustees is available in the Funds Statements of Additional Information, dated February 23, 2005 (for NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund) and February 22, 2007 (for Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund), which can be obtained, without charge, by calling the Funds shareholder servicing agent at (800) 331-1710.
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Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund Principal Officers |
(unaudited) |
Name, Date of Birth, Position(s) Held with Fund. | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | |
Brian S. Shlissel | Executive Vice President, Director of Fund Administration, Allianz Global Investors | |
Date of Birth: 11/14/64 | Fund Management LLC; Director of 6 funds in the Fund Complex; President and Chief | |
President & Chief Executive Officer since: 2005 - NFJ and | Executive Officer of 35 funds in the Fund Complex; Treasurer, Principal Financial and | |
2007 - NIE | Accounting Officer of 37 funds in the Fund Complex and The Korea Fund, Inc. | |
Lawrence G. Altadonna | Senior Vice President, Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC; Treasurer, | |
Date of Birth: 3/10/66 | Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of 35 funds in the Fund Complex; | |
Treasurer, Principal Financial and Accounting Officer | Assistant Treasurer of 37 funds in the Fund Complex and The Korea Fund, Inc. | |
since: 2005 - NFJ and 2007 - NIE | ||
Thomas J. Fuccillo | Senior Vice President, Senior Fund Attorney, Allianz Global Investors of America | |
Date of Birth: 3/22/68 | L.P., Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer, of 72 funds in the | |
Secretary, Vice President, and Chief Legal Officer | Fund Complex; Secretary & Chief Legal Officer of the Korea Fund, Inc.; Formerly, | |
since: 2005 - NFJ and 2007 - NIE | Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Neuberger Berman, LLC. (1991-2004). | |
Scott Whisten | Vice President, Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC; Assistant Treasurer | |
Date of Birth: 3/13/71 | of 72 funds in the Fund Complex; Formerly, Accounting Manager, Prudential | |
Assistant Treasurer since: 2007 - NFJ and 2007 - NIE | Investments (2000-2005). | |
Youse Guia | Senior Vice President, Group Compliance Manager, Allianz Global Investors of | |
Date of Birth: 9/3/72 | America L.P.; Chief Compliance Officer of 72 funds in the Fund Complex and The | |
Chief Compliance Officer since: 2005 - NFJ and 2007 - NIE | Korea Fund, Inc.; Formerly, Vice President, Group Compliance Manager, Allianz | |
Global Investors of America L.P. (2002-2004). | ||
William V. Healey | Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer U.S. Retail, Allianz Global Investors | |
Date of Birth: 7/28/53 | of America L.P., Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, Allianz | |
Assistant Secretary since: 2006 - NFJ and 2007 - NIE | Global Investors Fund Management LLC, Allianz Global Investors Distributors LLC, | |
Allianz Global Investors Advertising Agency Inc. and Allianz Global Investors | ||
Managed Accounts LLC. Assistant Secretary of 72 funds in the Fund Complex; | ||
Formerly, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Prudential Insurance | ||
Company of America; Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, The | ||
Prudential Investments (1998-2005). | ||
Richard H. Kirk | Senior Vice President, Allianz Global Investors of America L.P. (since 2004). Senior | |
Date of Birth: 4/06/61 | Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Allianz Global Investors Distributors LLC. | |
Assistant Secretary since: 2006 - NFJ and 2007 - NIE | Assistant Secretary of 72 funds in the Fund Complex; Formerly, Vice President, | |
Counsel, The Prudential Insurance Company of America/American Skandia (2002-2004). | ||
Kathleen A. Chapman | Assistant Secretary of 72 funds in the Fund Complex; Manager IIG Advisory Law, | |
Date of Birth: 11/11/54 | Morgan Stanley (2004-2005); Paralegal, The Prudential Insurance Company of | |
America; and Assistant Corporate Secretary of affiliated American Skandia companies | ||
Assistant Secretary since: 2006 - NFJ and 2007 - NIE | (1996-2004). | |
Lagan Srivastava | Assistant Secretary of 72 funds in the Fund Complex and The Korea Fund, Inc.; | |
Date of Birth: 9/20/77 | Formerly, Research Assistant, Dechert LLP (2004-2005); Research Assistant, Swidler | |
Assistant Secretary since: 2006 - NFJ and 2007 - NIE | Berlin Shereff Friedman LLP (2002-2004). |
Officers hold office at the pleasure of the Board and until their successors are appointed and qualified or until their earlier resignation or removal.
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Trustees and Principal Officers | |
Hans W. Kertess Trustee, Chairman of the Board of Trustees Paul Belica Trustee Robert E. Connor Trustee John J. Dalessandro II Trustee John C. Maney Trustee William B. Ogden, IV Trustee R. Peter Sullivan III Trustee |
Brian S. Shlissel President & Chief Executive Officer Lawrence G. Altadonna Treasurer, Principal Financial & Accounting Officer Thomas J. Fuccillo Vice President, Secretary & Chief Legal Officer Scott Whisten Assistant Treasurer Youse E. Guia Chief Compliance Officer William V. Healey Assistant Secretary Richard H. Kirk Assistant Secretary Kathleen A. Chapman Assistant Secretary Lagan Srivastava Assistant Secretary |
Investment Manager
Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC
1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10105
Sub-Advisers
NFJ Investment Group L.P.
2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 1840
Dallas, Texas 75201
Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management
600 West Broadway, 30th Floor
San Diego, California 92101
Oppenheimer Capital LLC
1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10105
Custodian & Accounting Agent
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
40 Water Street
Boston, MA 02109
Transfer Agent, Dividend Paying Agent and Registrar
PFPC Inc.
P.O. Box 43027
Providence, RI 02940-3027
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
300 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Legal Counsel
Ropes & Gray LLP
One International Place
Boston, MA 02210-2624
This report, including the financial information herein, is transmitted to the shareholders of NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund and Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund for their information. It is not a prospectus, circular or representation intended for use in the purchase of shares of the Funds or any securities mentioned in this report.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 23(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, that from time to time the Funds may purchase shares of its common stock in the open market.
The Funds file their complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of their fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds Form N-Qs are available on the SECs website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SECs Public Reference Room in Washington D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330. The information on Form N-Q is also available on the Funds website at www.allianzinvestors.com/closedendfunds.
On June 15, 2007, the NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund and on February 23, 2007 the Nicholas-Applegate Equity & Convertible Income Fund submitted a CEO annual certification to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on which the Funds principal executive officer certified that he was not aware, as of the date, of any violation by the Fund of the NYSEs Corporate Governance listing standards. In addition, as required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and related SEC rules, the Funds principal executive and principal financial officer made quarterly certifications, included in filings with the SEC on Forms N-CSR and N-Q relating to, among other things, the Funds disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting, as applicable.
Information on the Funds is available at www.allianzinvestors.com/closedendfunds or by calling the Funds shareholder servicing agent at (800) 331-1710.
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS
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As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics (the Section 406 Standards for Investment Companies Ethical Standards for Principal Executive and Financial Officers) that applies to the registrants Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer; the registrants Principal Financial Officer also serves as the Principal Accounting Officer. The registrant undertakes to provide a copy of such code of ethics to any person upon request, without charge, by calling 1-800-331-1710. The code of ethics are included as an Exhibit 99.CODEETH hereto. |
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(b) |
During the period covered by this report, there were not any amendments to a provision of the code of ethics adopted in 2(a) above. |
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During the period covered by this report, there were not any waivers or implicit waivers to a provision of the code of ethics adopted in 2(a) above. |
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT
The registrants Board has determined that Mr. Paul Belica, a member of the Boards Audit Oversight Committee is an audit committee financial expert, and that he is independent, for purposes of this Item.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
a) |
Audit fees. The aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years (the Reporting Periods) for professional services rendered by the Registrants principal accountant (the Auditor) for the audit of the Registrants annual financial statements, or services that are normally provided by the Auditor in connection with the statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for the Reporting Periods, were $60,000 in 2007 and $62,000 in 2008. |
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b) |
Audit-Related Fees. The aggregate fees billed in the Reporting Periods for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit registrants financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (e) of this Item were $0 in 2007 and $0 in 2008. |
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c) |
Tax Fees. The aggregate fees billed in the Reporting Periods for professional services rendered by the Auditor for tax compliance, |
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tax service and tax planning (Tax Services) were $12,500 in 2007 and $13,500 in 2008. These services consisted of review or preparation of U.S. federal, state, local and excise tax returns. |
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d) |
All Other Fees. There were no other fees billed in the Reporting Periods for products and services provided by the Auditor to the Registrant. |
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e) |
1. Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures. The Registrants Audit Committee has established policies and procedures for pre-approval of all audit and permissible non-audit services by the Auditor for the Registrant, as well as the Auditors engagements related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant. The Registrants policy is stated below. |
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AUDIT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE POLICY FOR PRE-APPROVAL OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
The Funds Audit Oversight Committee (Committee) is charged with the oversight of the Funds financial reporting policies and practices and their internal controls. As part of this responsibility, the Committee must pre-approve any independent accounting firms engagement to render audit and/or permissible non-audit services, as required by law. In evaluating a proposed engagement by the independent accountants, the Committee will assess the effect that the engagement might reasonably be expected to have on the accountants independence. The Committees evaluation will be based on:
a review of the nature of the professional services expected to provided,
the fees to be charged in connection with the services expected to be provided,
a review of the safeguards put into place by the accounting firm to safeguard independence, and
periodic meetings with the accounting firm.
POLICY FOR AUDIT AND NON-AUDIT SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO THE FUNDS
On an annual basis, the Funds Committee will review and pre-approve the scope of the audits of the Funds and proposed audit fees and permitted non-audit (including audit-related) services that may be performed by the Funds independent accountants. At least annually, the Committee will receive a report of all audit and non-audit services that were rendered in the previous calendar year pursuant to this Policy. In addition to the Committees
pre-approval of services pursuant to this Policy, the engagement of the independent accounting firm for any permitted non-audit service provided to the Funds will also require the separate written pre-approval of the President of the Funds, who will confirm, independently, that the accounting firms engagement will not adversely affect the firms independence. All non-audit services performed by the independent accounting firm will be disclosed, as required, in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
AUDIT SERVICES
The categories of audit services and related fees to be reviewed and pre-approved annually by the Committee are:
Annual Fund financial statement audits
Seed audits (related to new product filings, as required)
SEC and regulatory filings and consents
Semiannual financial statement reviews
AUDIT-RELATED SERVICES
The following categories of audit-related services are considered to be consistent with the role of the Funds independent accountants and services falling under one of these categories will be pre-approved by the Committee on an annual basis if the Committee deems those services to be consistent with the accounting firms independence:
Accounting consultations
Fund merger support services
Agreed upon procedure reports (inclusive of quarterly review of Basic Maintenance testing associated
with issuance of Preferred Shares and semiannual report review)
Other attestation reports
Comfort letters
Other internal control reports
Individual audit-related services that fall within one of these categories and are not presented to the Committee as part of the annual pre-approval process described above, may be pre-approved, if deemed consistent with the accounting firms independence, by the Committee Chair (or any other Committee member who is a disinterested trustee under the Investment Company Act to whom this responsibility has been delegated) so long as the estimated fee for those services does not exceed $150,000. Any such pre-approval shall be reported to the full Committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
TAX SERVICES
The following categories of tax services are considered to be consistent with the role of the Funds independent accountants and services falling under one of these categories will be pre-approved by the Committee on an annual basis if the Committee deems those services to be consistent with the accounting firms independence:
Tax compliance services related to the filing or amendment of the following:
Federal, state and local income tax compliance; and, sales and use tax compliance
Timely RIC qualification reviews
Tax distribution analysis and planning
Tax authority examination services
Tax appeals support services
Accounting methods studies
Fund merger support service
Other tax consulting services and related projects
Individual tax services that fall within one of these categories and are not presented to the Committee as part of the annual pre-approval process described above, may be pre-approved, if deemed consistent with the accounting firms independence, by the Committee Chairman (or any other Committee member who is a disinterested trustee under the Investment Company Act to whom this responsibility has been delegated) so long as the estimated fee for those services does not exceed $150,000. Any such pre-approval shall be reported to the full Committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
PROSCRIBED SERVICES
The Funds independent accountants will not render services in the following categories of non-audit services:
Bookkeeping or other services related to the accounting records or financial statements of the Funds
Financial information systems design and implementation
Appraisal or valuation services, fairness opinions, or contribution-in-kind reports
Actuarial services
Internal audit outsourcing services
Management functions or human resources
Broker or dealer, investment adviser or investment banking services
Legal services and expert services unrelated to the audit
Any other service that the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board determines, by regulation, is
impermissible
PRE-APPROVAL OF NON-AUDIT SERVICES PROVIDED TO OTHER ENTITIES WITHIN THE FUND COMPLEX
The Committee will pre-approve annually any permitted non-audit services to be provided to Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC (Formerly, PA Fund Management LLC) or any other investment manager to the Funds (but not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is sub-contracted by the investment manager) (the Investment Manager) and any entity
controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Investment Manager that provides ongoing services to the Funds (including affiliated sub-advisers to the Funds), provided, in each case, that the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds (such entities, including the Investment Manager, shall be referred to herein as the Accounting Affiliates). Individual projects that are not presented to the Committee as part of the annual pre-approval process, may be pre-approved, if deemed consistent with the accounting firms independence, by the Committee Chairman (or any other Committee member who is a disinterested trustee under the Investment Company Act to whom this responsibility has been delegated) so long as the estimated fee for those services does not exceed $150,000. Any such pre-approval shall be reported to the full Committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
Although the Committee will not pre-approve all services provided to the Investment Manager and its affiliates, the Committee will receive an annual report from the Funds independent accounting firm showing the aggregate fees for all services provided to the Investment Manager and its affiliates.
DE MINIMUS EXCEPTION TO REQUIREMENT OF PRE-APPROVAL OF NON-AUDIT SERVICES
With respect to the provision of permitted non-audit services to a Fund or Accounting Affiliates, the pre-approval requirement is waived if:
(1) | The aggregate amount of all such permitted non-audit services provided constitutes no more than (i) with respect to such services provided to the Fund, five percent (5%) of the total amount of revenues paid by the Fund to its independent accountant during the fiscal year in which the services are provided, and (ii) with respect to such services provided to Accounting Affiliates, five percent (5%) of the total amount of revenues paid to the Funds independent accountant by the Fund and the Accounting Affiliates during the fiscal year in which the services are provided; | |
(2) | Such services were not recognized by the Fund at the time of the engagement for such services to be non-audit services; and | |
(3) | Such services are promptly brought to the attention of the Committee and approved prior to the completion of the audit by the Committee or by the Committee Chairman (or any other Committee member who is a disinterested trustee under the Investment Company Act to whom this Committee Chairman or other delegate shall be reported to the full Committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting. | |
e) 2. No services were approved pursuant to the procedures contained in paragraph (C) (7) (i) (C) of Rule 2-01 of Registration S-X. |
f) Not applicable
g) Non-audit fees. The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the Auditor for services rendered to the Registrant, and rendered to the Adviser, for the 2007 Reporting Period was $2,256,748 and the 2008 Reporting Period was $670,567.
h) Auditor Independence. The Registrants Audit Oversight Committee has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the Adviser which were not pre- approved is compatible with maintaining the Auditors independence.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANT
The Fund has a separately designated standing audit committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The audit committee of the Fund is comprised of Robert E. Connor, Paul Belica, John J. Dalessandro II, Hans W. Kertess, R. Peter Sullivan III and William B. Ogden, IV.
ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS Schedule of Investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this form.
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
NFJ Dividend Interest & Premium
Strategy Fund
(the “Trust”)
PROXY VOTING POLICY
1. | It is the policy of the Trust that proxies should be voted in the interest of its shareholders, as determined by those who are in the best position to make this determination. The Trust believes that the firms and/or persons purchasing and selling securities for the Trust and analyzing the performance of the Trust’s securities are in the best position and have the information necessary to vote proxies in the best interests of the Trust and its shareholders, including in situations where conflicts of interest may arise between the interests of shareholders, on one hand, and the interests of the investment adviser, a sub-adviser and/or any other affiliated person of the Trust, on the other. Accordingly, the Trust’s policy shall be to delegate proxy voting responsibility to those entities with portfolio management responsibility for the Trust. |
2. | The Trust delegates the responsibility for voting proxies to Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC (“AGIFM”), which will in turn delegate such responsibility to the sub-adviser of the Trust. AGIFM’s Proxy Voting Policy Summary is attached as Appendix A hereto. Summary of the detailed proxy voting policies of the Trust’s current sub-adviser is set forth in Appendix B attached hereto. Such summaries may be revised from time to time to reflect changes to the sub-advisers’ detailed proxy voting policies. |
3. | The party voting the proxies (i.e., the sub-adviser or portfolio manager) shall vote such proxies in accordance with such party’s proxy voting policies and, to the extent consistent with such policies, may rely on information and/or recommendations supplied by others. |
4. | AGIFM and the sub-adviser of the Trust with proxy voting authority shall deliver a copy of its respective proxy voting policies and any material amendments thereto to the applicable Board of the Trust promptly after the adoption or amendment of any such policies. |
5. | The party voting the proxy shall: (i) maintain such records and provide such voting information as is required for the Trusts’ regulatory filings including, without limitation, Form N-PX and the required disclosure of policy called for by Item 18 of Form N-2 and Item 7 of Form N-CSR; and (ii) shall provide such additional information as may be requested, from time to time, by the Board or the Trusts’ Chief Compliance Officer. |
6. | This Proxy Voting Policy Statement (including Appendix B), the Proxy Voting Policy Summary of AGIFM and summary of the detailed proxy voting policy of the sub-adviser of a Trust with proxy voting authority, shall be made available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-426-0107 and (ii) on the Trusts’ website at www.allianzinvestors.com. In addition, to the extent required by applicable law or determined by the Trusts’ Chief Compliance Officer or Board of Trustees, the Proxy Voting Policy Summary of AGIFM and summaries of the detailed proxy voting policies of each sub-adviser with proxy voting authority shall also be included in the Trusts’ Registration Statements or Form N-CSR filings. |
Appendix A
ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS FUND MANAGEMENT LLC (“AGIFM”)
1. | It is the policy of AGIFM that proxies should be voted in the interest of the shareholders of the applicable fund, as determined by those who are in the best position to make this determination. AGIFM believes that the firms and/or persons purchasing and selling securities for the funds and analyzing the performance of the funds’ securities are in the best position and have the information necessary to vote proxies in the best interests of the funds and their shareholders, including in situations where conflicts of interest may arise between the interests of shareholders, on one hand, and the interests of the investment adviser, a sub-adviser and/or any other affiliated person of the fund, on the other. Accordingly, AGIFM’s policy shall be to delegate proxy voting responsibility to those entities with portfolio management responsibility for the funds. |
2. | AGIFM, for each fund which it acts as an investment adviser, delegates the responsibility for voting proxies to the sub-adviser for the respective fund, subject to the terms hereof. |
3. | The party voting the proxies (e.g., the sub-adviser) shall vote such proxies in accordance with such party’s proxy voting policies and, to the extent consistent with such policies, may rely on information and/or recommendations supplied by others. |
4. | AGIFM and each sub-adviser of a fund shall deliver a copy of its respective proxy voting policies and any material amendments thereto to the board of the relevant fund promptly after the adoption or amendment of any such policies. |
5. | The party voting the proxy shall: (i) maintain such records and provide such voting information as is required for such funds’ regulatory filings including, without limitation, Form N-PX and the required disclosure of policy called for by Item 18 of Form N-2 and Item 7 of Form N-CSR; and (ii) shall provide such additional information as may be requested, from time to time, by such funds’ respective boards or chief compliance officers. |
6. | This Proxy Voting Policy Summary and summaries of the proxy voting policies for each sub-adviser of a fund advised by AGIFM shall be available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-426-0107 and (ii) at www.allianzinvestors.com. In addition, to the extent required by applicable law or determined by the relevant fund’s board of directors/trustees or chief compliance officer, this Proxy Voting Policy Summary and summaries of the detailed proxy voting policies of each sub-adviser and each other entity with proxy voting authority for a fund advised by AGIFM shall also be included in the Registration Statement or Form N-CSR filings for the relevant fund. |
Appendix B
Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management LLC ("NACM")
Description of Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures
NACM votes proxies on behalf of its clients pursuant to its written Proxy Policy Guidelines and Procedures (the "Proxy Guidelines"), unless a client requests otherwise. The Proxy Guidelines are designed to honor NACM's fiduciary duties to its clients and protect and enhance its clients' economic welfare and rights.
The Proxy Guidelines are established by a Proxy Committee consisting of executive, investment, sales, marketing, compliance and operations personnel. The Proxy Guidelines reflect NACM's normal voting positions on specific corporate actions, including but not limited to those relating to social and corporate responsibility issues, stock option plans and other management compensation issues, changes to a portfolio company's capital structure and corporate governance. For example, NACM generally votes for proposals to declassify boards and generally supports proposals that remove restrictions on shareholders' ability to call special meetings independently of management. Some issues will require a case-by-case analysis.
The Proxy Guidelines largely follow the recommendations of Glass, Lewis & Co. LLC ("Glass Lewis"), an investment research and proxy advisory firm. The Proxy Guidelines may not apply to every situation and NACM may vote differently than specified by the Proxy Guidelines and/or contrary to Glass Lewis' recommendation if NACM reasonably determines that to do so is in its clients' best interest. Any variance from the Proxy Guidelines is documented.
In the case of a potential conflict of interest, NACM's Proxy Committee will be responsible for reviewing the potential conflict and will have the final decision as to how the relevant proxy should be voted.
Under certain circumstances, NACM may in its reasonable discretion refrain from voting clients' proxies due to cost or other factors.
NFJ Investment Group ("NFJ")
Description of Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures
NFJ typically votes proxies as part of its discretionary authority to manage accounts, unless the client has explicitly reserved the authority for itself. When voting proxies, NFJ’s primary objective is to make voting decisions solely in the best economic interests of its clients. NFJ will act in a manner that it deems prudent and diligent and which is intended to enhance the economic value of the underlying portfolio securities held in its clients’ accounts.
NFJ has adopted written Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures (the “Proxy Guidelines”) that are reasonably designed to ensure that it is voting in the best interest of its clients. The Proxy Guidelines reflect NFJ’s general voting positions on specific corporate actions, including but not limited to those relating to social and corporate responsibility issues, stock option plans and other management compensation issues, changes to a portfolio company's capital structure and corporate governance. For example, NFJ generally votes for proposals to declassify boards and generally opposes proposals to institute supermajority voting requirements relating to business combinations. In addition, because Proxy Guidelines cannot anticipate all situations and the surrounding facts of each proxy issue, some proxy issues may require a case-by-case analysis (whether or not required by the Proxy Guidelines) and may result in a vote being cast that will deviate from the Proxy Guidelines.
In accordance with the Proxy Guidelines, NFJ may review additional criteria associated with voting proxies and evaluate the expected benefit to its clients when making an overall determination on how or whether to vote the proxy. NFJ may vote proxies individually for an account or aggregate and record votes across a group of accounts, strategy or product. In addition, NFJ may refrain from voting a proxy on behalf of its clients’ accounts in certain circumstances, for example, due to de-minimis holdings, impact on the portfolio, items relating to foreign issuers (including ADRs), timing issues related to the opening/closing of accounts and contractual arrangements with clients and/or their authorized delegate. For example, NFJ may refrain from voting a proxy of a foreign issuer due to logistical considerations that may have a detrimental effect on NFJ's ability to vote the proxy. These issues may include, but are not limited to: (i) proxy statements and ballots being written in a foreign language, (ii) untimely notice of a shareholder meeting, (iii) requirements to vote proxies in person, (iv) restrictions on a foreigner’s ability to exercise votes, (v) restrictions on the sale of securities for a period of time in proximity to the shareholder meeting, or (vi) requirements to provide local agents with power of attorney to facilitate the voting instructions. Such proxies are voted on a best-efforts basis. Upon a client's request, NFJ may vote proxies for that client's account contrary to the Proxy Guidelines.
To assist in the proxy voting process, NFJ may retain an independent third party service provider to assist in providing research, analysis and voting recommendations on corporate governance issues and corporate actions as well as assist in the administrative process. The services provided offer a variety of proxy-related services to assist in NFJ’s handling of proxy voting responsibilities.
Conflicts of Interest. NFJ may have conflicts of interest that can affect how it votes its clients’ proxies. For example, NFJ or an affiliate may manage a pension plan whose management is sponsoring a proxy proposal. The Proxy Guidelines are designed to prevent material conflicts of interest from affecting the manner in which NFJ votes its clients’ proxies. In order to ensure that all material conflicts of interest are handled appropriately while carrying out its obligation to vote proxies, NFJ’s Proxy Committee
has established procedures addressing how NFJ identifies and resolves any material conflicts of interest with its clients.
Oppenheimer Capital LLC ("Oppenheimer Capital")
Description of Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures
Oppenheimer Capital typically votes proxies of the securities held in its client portfolios, unless the client has reserved voting authority for itself. To ensure that the proxies are voted in the best interests of its clients, Oppenheimer Capital has adopted detailed proxy voting procedures and has guidelines for voting proxies on specific types of issues. When voting proxies, Oppenheimer Capital’s primary objective is to make voting decisions solely in the best economic interests of its clients. Oppenheimer Capital will act in a manner which is intended to enhance the economic value of the underlying portfolio securities held in its clients’ accounts.
Oppenheimer Capital has adopted written Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures (the “Proxy Guidelines”) that are reasonably designed to ensure that the firm is voting in the best interest of its clients. The Proxy Guidelines reflect Oppenheimer Capital’s general voting positions on specific corporate actions, including but not limited to those relating to social and corporate responsibility issues, stock option plans and other management compensation issues, changes to a portfolio company's capital structure and corporate governance. For example, Oppenheimer Capital generally votes for proposals to declassify boards and to require majority votes in director elections. Some issues require a case-by-case analysis, such as mergers and corporate restructurings.
Oppenheimer Capital has retained an independent third party service provider (the “Proxy Provider”) to assist in the proxy voting process by implementing the votes in accordance with the Proxy Guidelines as well as assisting in the administrative process. The Proxy Provider provides a variety of proxy-related services to assist in Oppenheimer Capital’s handling of proxy voting responsibilities.
Oppenheimer Capital’s Proxy Guidelines also provide for oversight of the proxy voting process by a Proxy Committee. The Proxy Committee meets at a minimum on a semi-annual basis and when necessary to address potential conflicts of interest. Oppenheimer Capital may have conflicts of interest that can affect how it votes its client’s proxies. For example, Oppenheimer Capital may manage a pension plan whose management is sponsoring a proxy proposal. In order to ensure that all material conflicts of interest are addressed appropriately while carrying out Oppenheimer Capital’s obligation to vote proxies, the Proxy Committee is responsible for developing a process to identify proxy voting issues that may raise conflicts of interest between Oppenheimer Capital and its clients and to resolve such issues, which may include reviewing the vote to confirm that the voting decision was not affected by the conflict.
Oppenheimer Capital’s Proxy Committee’s duties also include monitoring the outsourcing of voting obligations to the Proxy Provider and Oppenheimer Capital’s proxy
voting recordkeeping practices; developing a process for resolution of voting issues that require a case-by-case analysis; and, to the extent the Proxy Guidelines do not cover potential proxy voting issues, determining a process for voting such issues. Oppenheimer Capital’s Proxy Committee will review, at least annually, the services provided by the Proxy Provider and all proxy voting processes and procedures and will update or revise them as necessary.
In accordance with the Proxy Guidelines, Oppenheimer Capital may review additional criteria associated with voting proxies and evaluate the expected benefit to its clients when making an overall determination on how or whether to vote a proxy. Upon receipt of a client’s written request, Oppenheimer Capital may also vote proxies for that client’s account in a particular manner that may differ from the Proxy Guidelines. In addition, Oppenheimer Capital may refrain from voting a proxy on behalf of its clients’ accounts in certain circumstances, for example, due to de-minimis holdings, immaterial impact on the portfolio, items relating to foreign issuers (such as those described below), timing issues related to the opening/closing of accounts and contractual arrangements with clients and/or their authorized delegate. For example, Oppenheimer Capital may refrain from voting a proxy of a foreign issuer due to logistical considerations that may have a detrimental effect on Oppenheimer Capital’s ability to vote the proxy. These issues may include, but are not limited to: (i) proxy statements and ballots being written in a foreign language, (ii) untimely notice of a shareholder meeting, (iii) requirements to vote proxies in person, (iv) restrictions on a foreigner’s ability to exercise votes, (v) restrictions on the sale of securities for a period of time in proximity to the shareholder meeting, or (vi) requirements to provide local agents with power of attorney to facilitate the voting instructions. Such proxies are voted on a best-efforts basis.
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
1) NACM
As of April __, 2008, the following individuals constitute the team that has primary responsibility for the day-to-day implementation of the Convertible Component, with Mr. Forsyth serving as head of the team:
Douglas G. Forsyth, CFA
Managing Director, Portfolio Manager
Doug Forsyth oversees Nicholas-Applegate's
Income and Growth Strategies portfolio management and research teams and is
a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Prior to joining Nicholas-Applegate
in 1994, Doug was a securities analyst at AEGON USA, where he was responsible
for financial and strategic analysis of high yield securities. Doug was previously
a research assistant at The University of Iowa, where he earned his B.B.A.
in finance. He has sixteen years of investment industry experience.
William (Brit) L. Stickney
Managing Director, Portfolio
Manager
Brit Stickney has portfolio management
and research responsibilities as a member of the firm’s Income and Growth
Strategies team. Prior to joining the firm in 1999, he was a vice president
of Institutional Fixed Income Sales with ABN AMRO, Inc., where his primary
focus was on high yield corporate securities. Brit’s previous experience
was in institutional fixed income with Cowen & Company and Wayne Hummer & Company.
He holds an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University,
and a B.S. in finance from Miami University, Ohio. He has nineteen years of
investment industry experience.
Justin Kass, CFA
Managing Director, Portfolio
Manager
Justin Kass joined the firm in 2000 with
responsibilities for portfolio management and research on our Income and Growth
Strategies team. He was previously an analyst and interned on the team, where
he added significant depth to our proprietary Upgrade Alert Model. He earned
his M.B.A. in finance from The UCLA Anderson School of Management and his B.S.
from the University of California, Davis. He has ten years of investment industry
experience.
Michael E. Yee
Senior Vice President, Portfolio
Manager
Michael Yee has portfolio management,
trading and research responsibilities for the Income and Growth Strategies
team. He has been a member of the team since 1999. Michael was previously an
analyst for the Global/Systematic team, held positions in global and domestic
portfolio administration areas, and in client services. Prior to joining the
firm in 1995, he worked as a financial consultant for Priority One Financial/Liberty
Foundation. Michael holds an M.B.A. from San Diego State University and a B.S.
from
the University of California at San Diego. He has fourteen years of investment industry experience.
Elizabeth Lemesevski
Senior Vice President, Analyst
Liz Lemesevski joined the firm in 2001
with portfolio management and research responsibilities on the Income and Growth
Strategies team. She was previously an analyst with T.A. McKay & Co., a
boutique high yield firm; with Citibank’s secondary loan trading division;
and in client service with CoreStates International Bank specializing in the
Asia Pacific region. She earned her M.B.A. in finance from Fordham University
and a B.S. in finance, with a double major in French, from Rutgers University.
Liz has sixteen years of investment industry experience.
Joanna H. Willars
Vice President, Analyst
Joanna Willars joined the firm in 2006
with research responsibilities on the Income and Growth Strategies team. She
was previously senior global trust relationship manager with JPMorgan Chase
Bank, and has been an analyst for several energy companies. Joanna earned her
M.B.A. in business administration with concentrations in finance and international
business from the University of St. Thomas, Houston and her B.A. from Texas
A&M University. She has seven years of investment industry experience.
David A. Foster, CPA, CFA
Associate, Analyst
David Foster joined the firm in 2007 with
research responsibilities on the Income and Growth Strategies team. He was
previously an investment banking associate in the financial advisory services
group for Houlihan Lokey Howard
& Zukin, a national investment banking firm; a senior financial specialist
at BAE Systems; supervising senior accountant at KPMG LLP; and senior accountant
at Follmer, Rudzewicz & Co., PC. David earned his M.B.A. from the University
of Southern California, Marshall School of Business, graduating Magna cum Laude,
and his B.A. degree from Albion College, also graduating Magna cum Laude. He
has eleven years of investment industry experience.
Nicole D. Larrabee
Fixed Income Trading Assistant
As a member of the Income and Growth Strategies
team, Nicole Larrabee has responsibilities in portfolio management, trading
and research. Prior to joining the firm in 2000 as an account administrator,
Nicole was a sales associate with Salomon Smith Barney (Schroders); Lehman
Brothers, Inc.; and Heflin and Co., LLC; and conducted research as an intern
for Sun Alliance Holdings, Ltd. and Cantor Fitzgerald and Co., Inc. Nicole
earned her B.S. in business administration from The University of Arizona.
She has thirteen years of investment industry experience.
NFJ
As of April 9, 2008, the following individuals constitute the team that has primary responsibility for the day-to-day implementation of the Equity Component, with Mr. Fischer serving as head of the team:
BEN J. FISCHER,
CFA - MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mr. Fischer is a founding partner of NFJ Investment
Group. He has over 41 years of experience in portfolio management, investment
analysis and research. Prior to founding NFJ in 1989, he was chief investment
officer (institutional and fixed income), senior vice president and senior
portfolio manager at NationsBank which he joined in 1971. Prior to joining
NationsBank, Mr. Fischer was a securities analyst at Chase Manhattan Bank and
Clark, Dodge. He received his BA degree in Economics and a JD degree from Oklahoma
University, and an MBA from New York University.
JEFFREY S. PARTENHEIMER,
CFA, CPA - MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mr. Partenheimer has over 22 years of experience
in financial analysis, portfolio management and large corporate finance. Prior
to joining NFJ Investment Group in 1999, he spent 10 years in commercial banking
and 4 years as a treasury director for a major telecommunications equipment
manufacturer. He began his career as a financial analyst with First City Bank
of Dallas in 1985. Mr. Partenheimer received his BBA (Accounting) in 1982 from
the University of Texas and his MSBA (Finance) from Texas Tech University in
1985.
Oppenheimer Capital
As of April __, 2007, the following individuals are part of the derivatives group at Oppenheimer Capital and constitute the team that has primary responsibility for the day-to-day implementation of the Index Option Strategy, with Mr. Bond-Nelson serving as head of the team:
Stephen Bond-Nelson (February, 2005 (Inception)) - Portfolio Manager/Senior Analyst for v. Prior to joining Oppenheimer Capital in 1999, he was a Research Analyst/Associate at Prudential Mutual Funds. He has thirteen years of investment experience. Mr. Bond-Nelson holds a B.S. from Lehigh University and an M.B.A. from Rutgers University, as well as NASD Series 7 and 63 licenses.
Valentin Ivanov (February, 2005 (Inception)) – Vice President for Oppenheimer Capital. Mr. Ivanov is a quantitative analyst for Oppenheimer Capital’s Structured Products team and brings 9 years of industry experience to his position. Prior to joining the firm in 2000, he served as a portfolio administrator and trader with Allianz Global Investors Managed Accounts and Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management. Mr. Ivanov holds a BA from the University of San Diego.
Michael Purcell (July 2006) – Assistant Vice President for OpCap. Mr. Purcell is a research analyst for Oppenheimer Capital’s Structured Products team and brings 4 years of industry experience to his position. Prior to joining the firm he served as an associate portfolio specialist and marketing analyst with Allianz Global Investors. Mr. Purcell earned a BS in Finance and Accounting from Fairfield University’s Dolan School of Business, and holds NASD Series 7 and 66 licenses.
2) NACM
The following summarizes information regarding each of the accounts, excluding portfolios of the Funds that were managed by Portfolio Managers as of January 31, 2008, including accounts managed by a team, committee, or other group that includes the Portfolio Managers.
Other RICs | Other Accounts | Other Pooled | ||||||||||||||
PM | # | AUM($million) | # | AUM($million) | # | AUM($million) | ||||||||||
Douglas G. | 7 |
3,742.7 | 12 |
1,405.5 | 4* |
561.5* | ||||||||||
Forsyth, | ||||||||||||||||
CFA | ||||||||||||||||
Justin Kass, | 7 |
3,742.7 | 12 |
1,405.5 | 4* |
561.5* | ||||||||||
CFA | ||||||||||||||||
William | 7 |
3,742.7 | 12 |
1,405.5 | 4* |
561.5* | ||||||||||
(Brit) L. | ||||||||||||||||
Stickney | ||||||||||||||||
Michael E. | 7 |
3,742.7 | 12 |
1,405.5 | 4* |
561.5* | ||||||||||
Yee | ||||||||||||||||
Elizabeth | 7 |
3,742.7 | 12 |
1,405.5 | 4* |
561.5* | ||||||||||
Lemesevski | ||||||||||||||||
Joanna | 7 |
3,742.7 | 12 |
1,405.5 | 4* |
561.5* | ||||||||||
Willars | ||||||||||||||||
David A. | 7 |
3,742.7 | 12 |
1,405.5 | 4* |
561.5* | ||||||||||
Foster, | ||||||||||||||||
CFA | ||||||||||||||||
Nicole D. | 7 |
3,742.7 | 12 |
1,405.5 | 4* |
561.5* | ||||||||||
Larrabee |
*Of these other pooled investment vehicles, two accounts totaling $458.3 million in assets pay an advisory fee that is based in part on the performance of the account.
NFJ
The number of other accounts managed and total assets in the accounts managed by the Portfolio Managers as of January 31, 2008:
Portfolio Manager | Account Type | Number | Assets
Under |
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of | Management |
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accounts | 01/31/08 |
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Ben Fischer | Other investment companies | 5 | $ | 179,145,582. | |||
Other accounts | 59 | $ | 18,710,071,073. |
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Registered Investment | 20 | $ | 17,870,668,918. |
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Jeff Partenheimer | Other investment companies | 2 | $ | 23,389,361. | |||
Other accounts | 48 | $ | 15,737,518,531. |
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Registered Investment | 12 | $ | 10,222,723,154. |
Oppenheimer Capital
The number of other accounts managed and total assets in the accounts managed by the Portfolio Managers as of January 31, 2008 unless otherwise indicated:
As of 1/31/2008:
Stephen Bond-Nelson:
Other Investment Companies (4) $685,899,511
Other Pooled Investment Vehicles (3) $ $434,748,360
Other Accounts (0) - $0
(Three Other Pooled Investment Vehicles are
performance-fee based)
Valentin Ivanov:
Other Investment Companies (4) $685,899,511
Other Pooled Investment Vehicles (3) $ $434,748,360
Other Accounts (0) - $0
(Three Other Pooled Investment Vehicles are
performance-fee based)
Michael Purcell:
Other Investment Companies (4) $685,899,511
Other Pooled Investment Vehicles (3) $ $434,748,360
Other Accounts (0) - $0
(Three Other Pooled Investment Vehicles are
performance-fee based)
NACM
Like other investment professionals with multiple clients, a Portfolio Manager for a Fund may face certain potential conflicts of interest in connection with managing both the Fund and other accounts at the same time. The paragraphs below describe some conflicts faced by investment professionals at most major financial firms.
The Investment Adviser has adopted compliance policies and procedures that address certain of these potential conflicts. The management of accounts with different advisory fee rates and/or fee structures, including accounts that pay advisory fees based on account performance may raise potential conflicts of interest by creating an
incentive to favor higher-fee accounts. These potential conflicts may include, among others:
The most attractive investments could be allocated to higher-fee accounts or performance fee accounts.
The trading of higher-fee accounts could be favored as to timing and/or execution price. For example, higher-fee accounts could be permitted to sell securities earlier than other accounts when a prompt sale is desirable or to buy securities at an earlier and more opportune time.
The investment management team could focus their time and efforts primarily on higher-fee accounts due to a personal stake in compensation.
When the Investment Adviser considers the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interests of a Fund as well as other accounts, the Investment Adviser’s trading desk may, to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, aggregate the securities to be sold or purchased. Aggregation of trades may create the potential for unfairness to a Fund or another account if one account is favored over another in allocating the securities purchased or sold—for example, by allocating a disproportionate amount of a security that is likely to increase in value to a favored account. The Investment Adviser considers many factors when allocating securities among accounts, including the account’s investment style, applicable investment restrictions, availability of securities, available cash and other current holdings. The Investment Adviser attempts to allocate investment opportunities among accounts in a fair and equitable manner. However, accounts are not assured of participating equally or at all in particular investment allocations due to such factors as noted above.
“Cross trades,” in which one Investment Adviser account sells a particular security to another account (potentially saving transaction costs for both accounts), may also pose a potential conflict of interest if, for example, one account is permitted to sell a security to another account at a higher price than an independent third party would pay. The Investment Adviser has adopted compliance procedures that provide that all cross trades are to be made at an independent current market price, as required by law.
Another potential conflict of interest may arise from the different investment objectives and strategies of a Fund and other accounts. For example, another account may have a shorter-term investment horizon or different investment objectives, policies or restrictions than a Fund. Depending on another account’s objectives or other factors, a Portfolio Manager may give advice and make decisions that may differ from advice given, or the timing or nature of decisions made, with respect to a Fund. In addition, investment decisions are subject to suitability for the particular account involved. Thus, a particular security may not be bought or sold for certain accounts even though it was bought or sold for other accounts at the same time. More rarely, a particular security may be bought for one or more accounts managed by a Portfolio Manager when one or more other accounts are selling the security (including short sales). There may be circumstances when purchases or sales of
portfolio securities for one or more accounts may have an adverse effect on other accounts. The Investment Adviser maintains trading policies designed to provide portfolio managers an opportunity to minimize the effect that short sales in one portfolio may have on holdings in other portfolios.
A Portfolio Manager who is responsible for managing multiple accounts may devote unequal time and attention to the management of those accounts. As a result, the Portfolio Manager may not be able to formulate as complete a strategy or identify equally attractive investment opportunities for each of those accounts as might be the case if he or she were to devote substantially more attention to the management of a single fund. The effects of this potential conflict may be more pronounced where funds and/or accounts overseen by a particular Portfolio Manager have different investment strategies.
A Fund’s Portfolio Manager(s) may be able to select or influence the selection of the broker/dealers that are used to execute securities transactions for the Fund. In addition to executing trades, some brokers and dealers provide the Investment Adviser with brokerage and research services (as those terms are defined in Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), which may result in the payment of higher brokerage fees than might have otherwise be available. These services may be more beneficial to certain funds or accounts than to others. In order to be assured of continuing to receive services considered of value to its clients, the Investment Adviser has adopted a brokerage allocation policy embodying the concepts of Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Investment Adviser allocates the payment of brokerage commissions is subject to the requirement that the Portfolio Manager determine in good faith that the commissions are reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided to the Fund.
A Fund’s Portfolio Manager(s) may also face other potential conflicts of interest in managing a Fund, and the description above is not a complete description of every conflict that could be deemed to exist in managing both the Funds and other accounts. In addition, a Fund’s Portfolio Manager may also manage other accounts (including their personal assets or the assets of family members) in their personal capacity. The Investment Adviser’s investment personnel, including each Fund’s Portfolio Manager, are subject to restrictions on engaging in personal securities transactions pursuant to the Investment Adviser’s Codes of Ethics, which contain provisions and requirements designed to identify and address conflicts of interest between personal investment activities and the interests of the Funds.
NFJ
Potential Conflict of Interest
Like other investment professionals with multiple clients, a portfolio manager for a Fund may face certain potential conflicts of interest in connection with managing both the Fund and other accounts at the same time. The paragraphs below describe some of these potential conflicts, which NFJ believes are faced by investment professionals at
most major financial firms. NFJ, the Adviser and the Trustees have adopted compliance policies and procedures that attempt to address certain of these potential conflicts. The management of accounts with different advisory fee rates and/or fee structures, including accounts that pay advisory fees based on account performance (“performance fee accounts”), may raise potential conflicts of interest by creating an incentive to favor higher-fee accounts. These potential conflicts may include, among others:
The most attractive investments could be allocated to higher-fee accounts or performance fee accounts.
The trading of higher-fee accounts could be favored as to timing and/or execution price. For example, higher fee accounts could be permitted to sell securities earlier than other accounts when a prompt sale is desirable or to buy securities at an earlier and more opportune time.
The investment management team could focus their time and efforts primarily on higher-fee accounts due to a personal stake in compensation.
A potential conflict of interest may arise when a Fund and other accounts purchase or sell the same securities. On occasions when a portfolio manager considers the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of a Fund as well as other accounts, the NFJ’s trading desk may, to the extent by applicable laws and regulations, aggregate the securities to be sold or purchased in order to obtain the best execution and lower brokerage commissions, if any. Aggregation o trades may create the potential for unfairness to a Fund or another account if one account is favored over another in allocating securities purchased or sold – for example, by allocating a disproportionate amount of a security that is likely to increase in value to a favored account.
Another potential conflict of interest may arise based on the different investment objectives and strategies of a Fund and other accounts. For example, another account may have a shorter-term investment horizon or different investment objective, policies or restrictions than a Fund. Depending on another account’s objectives or other factors, a portfolio manager may give advice and make decisions that may differ from advice given, or the timing or nature of decision made, with respect to a Fund. In addition, investment decisions are the product of many factors in addition to basic suitability for the particular account involved. Thus, a particular security may be bought or sold for certain accounts even though it could have been bought or sold for other accounts at the same time. More rarely, a particular security may be bought for one or more accounts managed by a portfolio manager when one or more other accounts are selling the security. There may be circumstances when purchased or sales of portfolio securities for one or more accounts may have an adverse effect on other accounts.
A Fund’s portfolio manager who is responsible for managing multiple funds and/or accounts unequal time and attention to the management of those funds and/or accounts. As a result, the portfolio manager may not be able to formulate as complete a strategy or identify equally attractive investment opportunities for ach of those accounts as might be the case if he or she were to devote substantially more attention to the management of a single fund. The effects of this potential conflict may be more
pronounced where funds and/or accounts overseen by a particular portfolio manager have different investment strategies.
A Fund’s portfolio managers may be able to select or influence the selection of the brokers and dealers that are used to execute securities transactions for the Funds. In addition to executing trades, some brokers and dealers provide portfolio managers with brokerage an research services (as those terms are defined in Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), which may result in the payment of higher brokerage fees than might have otherwise been available. These services may be more beneficial to certain funs or accounts than to others. Although the payment of brokerage commissions is subject to the requirement that the portfolio manager determine in good faith and the commissions are reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided to the Fund and NFJ’s other clients, a portfolio manager’s decision as to the selection of brokers and dealers could yield disproportionate costs and benefits among the funds and/or accounts that he or she managers.
A Fund’s portfolio managers may also face other potential conflicts of interest in managing a Fund, and the description above is not complete description of every conflict that could be deemed to exist in managing both the Funds and other accounts. In addition, a Fund’s portfolio manger may also manage other accounts (including their personal assets or the assets of family members) in their personal capacity. The management of these accounts may also involve certain of the potential conflicts described above. Front-running could also exist if a portfolio manager transacted in his own account prior to placing an order for a Fund or other clients. NFJ’s investment personnel, including each Fund’s portfolio manager, are subject to restrictions on engaging in personal securities transactions, pursuant to a Coe of Ethics adopted by NFJ, which contain provisions and requirements designed to identify and address certain conflicts of interest between personal investments activities and the interest of the Funds.
As part of NFJ’s Compliance Program, NFJ has established a Compliance Committee, a Best Execution Committee, a Proxy Voting Committee and a Pricing Committee to help develop policies and procedures that help NFJ avoid, mitigate, monitor and oversee areas that could present potential conflicts of interest.
Oppenheimer Capital
The potential for conflicts of interests exists when portfolio managers are responsible for managing other accounts that have similar investment objectives and strategies as the Funds. Potential conflicts include, for example conflicts between investment strategies and conflicts in the allocation of investment opportunities. Typically, client portfolios having similar strategies are managed by portfolio managers in the same group using similar objectives, approach and philosophy. Therefore, portfolio holdings, relative position size and industry and sector exposures tend to be similar across portfolios with similar strategies, which minimizes the potential for conflicts of interest.
Oppenheimer Capital may receive more compensation with respect to certain accounts managed in a similar style than that received with respect to the Fund or may receive compensation based in part on the performance of certain similarly managed accounts. This may create a potential conflict of interest for Oppenheimer Capital or its portfolio managers by providing an incentive to favor these types of accounts when for example, placing securities transactions. Similarly, it could be viewed as having a conflict of interest to the extent that Oppenheimer Capital or an affiliate has a proprietary investment in an account managed in a similar strategy, or the portfolio manager has personal investments in similarly managed strategies. Potential conflicts of interest many arise with both the aggregation and allocation of investment opportunities because of market factors or investment restrictions imposed upon Oppenheimer Capital by law, regulation, contract or internal policies. The allocation of aggregated trades, in particular those that were partially completed due to limited availability, could also raise a conflict of interest, as Oppenheimer Capital could have an incentive to allocate securities that are expected to increase in value to favored accounts, for example, initial public offerings of limited availability. Another potential conflict of interest may arise when transactions for one account occurs after transactions in a different account in the same or different strategy thereby increasing the value of the securities when a purchase follows a purchase of size in another account or similarly decreasing the value if it is a sale. Oppenheimer Capital also manages accounts that may engage in short sales of securities of the type in which the Fund invests, Oppenheimer Capital could be seen as harming the performance of the Fund for the benefit of the accounts engaging in the short sales if the short sales cause the market value of the securities to fall.
Oppenheimer Capital or its affiliates may from time to time maintain certain overall investment limitations on the securities positions or positions in other financial instruments due to liquidity or other concerns or regulatory restrictions. Such policies may preclude a Fund from purchasing a particular security or financial instrument, even if such security or financial instrument would otherwise meet the Fund’s objectives.
Oppenheimer Capital and its affiliates’ objective are to meet their fiduciary obligation with respect to all clients. Oppenheimer Capital and its affiliates have policies and procedures that are reasonably designed to seek to manage conflicts. Oppenheimer Capital and its affiliates monitor a variety of areas, including compliance with fund guidelines, trade allocations, and compliance with the respective Code of Ethics. Allocation policies and procedures are designed to achieve a fair and equitable allocation of investment opportunities among its client over time.
Orders for the same equity security traded through a single trading desk or system are typically aggregated on a continual basis throughout each trading day consistent with Oppenheimer Capital’s best execution obligation for its clients. If aggregated trades are fully executed, accounts participating in the trade will be allocated their pro rata share on an average price basis. Partially completed orders generally will be allocated on a pro-rata average price basis, subject to certain limited exceptions.
3) NACM
As of January 31, 2008 the following explains the compensation structure of each individual (as listed in the Prospectus) that shares primary responsibility for day-today portfolio management of the Funds (for the purposes of this section, “Portfolio Managers”):
Nicholas-Applegate believes that competitive compensation is essential to retaining top industry talent. With that in mind, the firm continually reevaluates its compensation policies against industry benchmarks. Its goal is to offer portfolio managers and analysts compensation and benefits in the top quartile for comparable experience, as measured by industry benchmarks surveyed by McLagan and ECS (Watson Wyatt Data Services).
Nicholas-Applegate’s compensation policy features both short-term and long-term components. The firm offers competitive base salaries and bonuses, profit-sharing and generous retirement plans. Investment professionals’ annual compensation is directly affected by the performance of their portfolios, their performance as individuals and the success of the firm. Typically, an investment professional’s compensation is comprised of a base salary and a bonus.
Investment professionals are awarded bonuses based primarily on product performance. A 360-degree qualitative review is also considered. As part of the 360-degree review, analysts and portfolio managers are reviewed by the portfolio manager who is responsible for final investment decisions for their strategy and other portfolio managers to whose portfolios they contribute. Decision making portfolio managers are reviewed by the Chief Investment Officer, who evaluates performance both quantitatively versus benchmarks and peer universes, as well as qualitatively.
Compensation and Account Performance
Approximately 75% of a portfolio manager’s
bonus is based on one- (30% weight), three- (60% weight), and five-year (10%
weight) annualized performance of client accounts. Relative performance to
the benchmark is approximately half of the calculation and the product’s
peer ranking in institutional consultant universes determines the other half.
The remaining 25% of the bonus is based on a qualitative review and firm
profitability. In the qualitative review, team members are evaluated based
on the consistency of their implementation of the investment process. Portfolio
managers responsible for final investment decisions evaluate the members
of their teams. The Chief Investment Officer evaluates the decision making
portfolio managers.
Profit-Sharing
Investment teams participate in a profit-sharing
plan which provides the opportunity for additional compensation. Each team
receives a pool which is based on the pre-tax profit of their product(s).
All team members are eligible to participate in the pool. Allocations are
decided by the Chief Investment Officer and the portfolio managers
responsible for final investment decisions of the teams. The share of pre-tax profit increases with increasing profitability. This structure, together with the bonus based on investment performance, fully aligns the team with client interests.
Long-Term Cash Bonus Plan
A Long-Term Cash Bonus Plan provides long-term
incentives and rewards to certain key staff and executives of Nicholas-Applegate
and the other Allianz Global Investors companies to promote long-term growth
and profitability. The Plan provides awards that are based on Nicholas-Applegate’s
operating earnings growth. The plan provides a link between longer term company
performance and participant pay, further motivating participants to make a
long-term commitment to the company’s success.
Equity Ownership
In September 2006, Allianz SE approved an
equity ownership plan for key employees of Nicholas-Applegate. The plan was
implemented as of January 31, 2007. Nicholas-Applegate believes this plan is
important in retaining and recruiting key investment professionals, as well
as providing ongoing incentives for Nicholas-Applegate employees.
NFJ
NFJ believes that its compensation programs are competitively positioned to attract and retain high-caliber investment professionals. As described below, compensation includes a base salary and a variable bonus opportunity or profit sharing participation and may also include participation in other incentive compensation programs. In addition, a full employee benefit package is offered.
Base Salary. Each Portfolio Manager/analyst is paid a base salary. In setting the base salary, NFJ’s intention is to be competitive in light of the particular Portfolio Manager/analyst’s experience and responsibilities.Management of the firm evaluates competitive market compensation by reviewing compensation survey results of the investment industry conducted by an independent third party.
Annual Bonus or Profit Sharing. Portfolio Managers who are Managing Directors of NFJ participate in NFJ’s Non-Qualified Profit Sharing Plan. Other Portfolio Managers/analysts are eligible to receive an annual bonus which is tied to such Portfolio Manager/analyst’s successful job performance.
Other Incentive Programs. Portfolio Managers/analysts may be eligible to participate in a non-qualified deferred compensation plan, which allows participating employees the tax benefits of deferring the receipt of a portion of their cash compensation. Portfolio Managers/analysts may also, from time to time, be granted specific deferred incentive awards. Portfolio Managers/analysts who are not Managing Directors are also eligible to
participate in the firm’s Long Term Cash Bonus Plan. Each of the Managing Directors have also been awarded Allianz SE Restricted Stock Units which reflect changes in the value of Allianz SE stock. Grants of deferred incentive, Long Term Cash Bonus awards and Allianz SE Restricted Stock Units all vest over a period of time which NFJ believes helps align employee and firm interests.
Oppenheimer Capital
The following information is provided as of January 31, 2008. Oppenheimer Capital believes that its compensation program is competitively positioned to attract and retain high caliber investment professionals. As more fully described below, each portfolio manager receives a fixed base salary, a variable bonus opportunity, and a benefits package. Key investment professionals are also eligible to participate in the Firms long-term incentive program. Total cash compensation, as described below, is set for each portfolio manager relative to his or her performance and the market. Portfolio manager compensation is reviewed and modified each year as appropriate to reflect changes in the market, as well as to adjust drivers of compensation to promote good sustained fund performance. Oppenheimer Capital attempts to keep its compensation levels at or above the median for similar positions in its local area.
Each portfolio manager’s compensation may consist of the following elements:
Base salary. Each portfolio manager is paid a fixed base salary that is set at a level determined by Oppenheimer Capital. In setting the base salary, the firm’s intentions are to be competitive in light of the portfolio manager’s experience and responsibilities. Firm management evaluates competitive market compensation by reviewing compensation survey results conducted by an independent third party of investment industry compensation.
Annual bonus and Long Term Incentive Plan. Each portfolio manager is eligible for an annual bonus in addition to a base salary. The bonus typically forms the majority of the individual’s cash compensation and is based in part on pre-tax performance against the Fund’s relevant benchmark or peer group ranking of the portfolio over a one or three year period, with some consideration for longer time periods. In addition to any bonus, the Firm utilizes two long-term incentive plans. The first plan is an Allianz Global Investors Plan for key employees. The plan provides awards that are based on the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Oppenheimer Capital over a period between one year or over a three year period as well as the collective earnings growth of all the asset management companies of Allianz Global Investors. The second plan is a deferred retention award for key investment professionals. The deferred retention award typically vests over a three year period and is invested in the fund(s) that the individual manages.
Participation in group retirement plans. Portfolio managers are eligible to participate in a non-qualified deferred compensation plan, which affords participating employees the tax benefits of deferring the receipt of a portion of their cash compensation until such time as designated under the plan.
4) The following information is provided as of January 31, 2007. NACM
None.
NFJ
NFJ
Dividend Interest and Premium Strategy |
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PM Ownership | |||
Ben Fischer | $10,001 - $50,001 | ||
Jeff | None | ||
Partenheimer |
Oppenheimer Capital
None.
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED COMPANIES
Total Number | Maximum Number of | |||||||
Of Shares Purchased | Shares That May Yet Be | |||||||
Total Number | Average | As Part Of Publicly | Purchased Under The | |||||
Of Shares | Price Paid | Announced Plans Or | Plans | |||||
Period | Purchased | Per Share | Programs | Or Programs | ||||
February 2007 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
March 2007 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
April 2007 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
May 2007 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
June 2007 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
July 2007 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
August 2008 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
September 2007 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
October 2007 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
November 2007 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
December 2007 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
January 2008 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Funds Board of Trustees since the Fund last provided disclosure in response to this item.
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) The registrants President and Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that the registrants disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-2(c) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))), as amended are effective based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this document.
(b) There were no significant changes aver financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d))) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants control over financial reporting.
ITEM 12. EXHIBITS
(a) (1) Exhibit 99.CODE ETH - Code of Ethics
(a) (2) Exhibit 99 Cert. - Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(b) Exhibit 99.906 Cert. - Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Signature
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) NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund
By /s/ Brian S. Shlissel
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date April 10,
2008
By /s/ Lawrence G. Altadonna
Treasurer, Principal Financial & Accounting Officer
Date April 10, 2008
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By /s/ Brian S.
Shlissel
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date April 10, 2008
By /s/
Lawrence G. Altadonna
Treasurer, Principal Financial & Accounting Officer
Date April 10, 2008