-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, By82xbST8RwEr2RQTnDMCcN94n3EvPVxAUB1kGCbv0QjkiEn+wD3au8rbfEo1hCs 6Ri+blc8m5Wjc3maXE5JKg== 0000898733-98-000743.txt : 19981110 0000898733-98-000743.hdr.sgml : 19981110 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000898733-98-000743 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19980925 FILED AS OF DATE: 19981109 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WORLD MONITOR TRUST SERIES A CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001051822 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: INVESTORS, NEC [6799] STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-43033 FILM NUMBER: 98740835 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE NEW YORK PLAZA 13TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10292-2013 BUSINESS PHONE: 2127787866 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE NEW YORK PLAZA 13TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10292-2013 10-Q 1 WORLD MONITOR TRUST-SERIES A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) /X/ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 25, 1998 OR / / TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _______________________ to ______________________ Commission file number: 333-43033 WORLD MONITOR TRUST--SERIES A - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 13-3985040 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) incorporation or organization) One New York Plaza, 13th Floor, New York, New York 10292 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 778-7866 N/A - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report Indicate by check CK whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes _CK_ No __ PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM I. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WORLD MONITOR TRUST--SERIES A (a Delaware Business Trust) STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (Unaudited)
September 25, December 31, 1998 1997 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS Equity in commodity trading accounts: Cash $ 8,809,200 $ 1,000 Net unrealized gain on open commodity positions 45,224 -- ------------- ------------ Net equity 8,854,424 1,000 Accrued interest receivable 38,019 -- ------------- ------------ Total assets $ 8,892,443 $ 1,000 ------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ LIABILITIES AND TRUST CAPITAL Liabilities Commissions payable $ 50,595 $ -- Incentive fees payable 36,064 -- Management fees payable 13,279 -- ------------- ------------ Total liabilities 99,938 -- ------------- ------------ Commitments Trust capital Limited interests (84,655.909 and -0- interests outstanding) 8,689,856 -- General interests (1,000 and 10 interests outstanding) 102,649 1,000 ------------- ------------ Total trust capital 8,792,505 1,000 ------------- ------------ Total liabilities and trust capital $ 8,892,443 $ 1,000 ------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ Net asset value per limited and general interests ('Interests') $ 102.65 $ 100.00 ------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
2 WORLD MONITOR TRUST--SERIES A (a Delaware Business Trust) STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
For the period from June 10, 1998 For the period (commencement of from operations) June 27, 1998 through through September 25, September 25, 1998 1998 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REVENUES Net realized gain on commodity transactions $ 334,066 $ 374,470 Net unrealized gain/loss on open commodity positions 45,224 69,120 Interest income 133,111 116,596 ----------------- ----------------- 512,401 560,186 ----------------- ----------------- EXPENSES Commissions 178,944 155,665 Management fees 46,131 40,129 Incentive fees 36,064 36,064 ----------------- ----------------- 261,139 231,858 ----------------- ----------------- Net income $ 251,262 $ 328,328 ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ALLOCATION OF NET INCOME Limited interests $ 248,210 $ 324,441 ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- General interests $ 3,052 $ 3,887 ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- NET INCOME PER WEIGHTED AVERAGE LIMITED AND GENERAL INTEREST Net income per weighted average limited and general interest $ 3.21 $ 4.07 ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- Weighted average number of limited and general interests outstanding 78,193 80,736 ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN TRUST CAPITAL (Unaudited)
LIMITED GENERAL INTERESTS INTERESTS INTERESTS TOTAL - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trust capital--December 31, 1997 10.000 $ -- $ 1,000 $ 1,000 Contributions 86,491.216 8,524,272 98,597 8,622,869 Net income 248,210 3,052 251,262 Redemptions (845.307) (82,626) -- (82,626) ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- Trust capital--September 25, 1998 85,655.909 $8,689,856 $102,649 $8,792,505 ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
3 WORLD MONITOR TRUST--SERIES A (a Delaware Business Trust) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SEPTEMBER 25, 1998 (Unaudited) A. General The Trust, Trustee, Managing Owner and Affiliates World Monitor Trust (the 'Trust') is a business trust organized under the laws of Delaware on December 17, 1997. The Trust commenced trading operations on June 10, 1998 and will terminate on December 31, 2047 unless terminated sooner as provided in the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Trust Agreement. The Trust was formed to engage in the speculative trading of a diversified portfolio of futures, forward and options contracts and may, from time to time, engage in cash and spot transactions. The trustee of the Trust is Wilmington Trust Company. The managing owner is Prudential Securities Futures Management Inc. (the 'Managing Owner'), a wholly owned subsidiary of Prudential Securities Incorporated ('PSI') which, in turn, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Prudential Securities Group Inc. PSI is the selling agent for the Trust as well as the commodity broker ('Commodity Broker') of the Trust. The Offering Beneficial interests in the Trust ('Interests') are being offered pursuant to Rule 415 of Regulation C under the Securities Act of 1933 in three separate and distinct series ('Series'): Series A, B and C. The assets of each Series are segregated from the other Series, separately valued and independently managed. Up to $100,000,000 of Interests ('Subscription Maximum'), $34,000,000 for Series A and $33,000,000 each for Series B and C, are being offered to investors who meet certain established suitability standards, with a minimum initial subscription of $5,000 per subscriber or, for any investment made on behalf of an individual retirement account, the minimum initial subscription is $2,000. A subscriber may purchase Interests in any one or a combination of Series although the minimum purchase for any single Series is $1,000. On June 10, 1998, Series A completed its initial offering with gross proceeds of $6,039,177 from the sale of 59,631.775 limited interests and 760 general interests. Thereafter, or until the Subscription Maximum for each Series is sold, each Series' Interests will continue to be offered on a weekly basis at the net asset value per Interest ('Continuous Offering Period'). Additional purchases may be made in $100 increments. The Managing Owner is required to maintain at least a 1% interest in the capital, profits and losses of each Series so long as it is acting as the Managing Owner, and it will make such contributions (and in return will receive such general interests) as are necessary to effect this requirement. The Trading Advisor Each Series has its own professional commodity trading advisor that makes that Series' trading decisions. The Managing Owner, on behalf of the Trust, entered into an advisory agreement with Eagle Trading Systems, Inc. ('Trading Advisor') to make the trading decisions for Series A. The advisory agreement may be terminated at the discretion of the Managing Owner. The Managing Owner has allocated 100% of the proceeds from the initial and continuous offering of Series A to the Trading Advisor and it is currently contemplated that the Trading Advisor will continue to be allocated 100% of additional capital raised for Series A during the Continuous Offering Period. Exchanges, Redemptions and Termination Interests owned in one Series may be exchanged, without any charge, for Interests of one or more other Series on a weekly basis for as long as Interests in those Series are being offered to the public. Exchanges are made at the applicable Series' then current net asset value per Interest as of the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the week in which the exchange request is effected. The exchange of Interests is treated as a redemption of Interests in one Series (with the related tax consequences) and the simultaneous purchase of Interests in the Series exchanged into. Redemptions are permitted on a weekly basis. Interests redeemed on or before the end of the first and second successive six-month periods after their effective dates are subject to a redemption fee of 4% and 4 3%, respectively, of the net asset value at which they are redeemed. Redemption fees are paid to the Managing Owner. In the event that the estimated net asset value per Interest of a Series at the end of any business day, after adjustments for distributions, declines by 50% or more since the commencement of trading activities or the first day of a fiscal year, the Series will terminate. Interim Financial Statements These financial statements have been prepared without audit. In the opinion of management, the financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position of Series A as of September 25, 1998 and the results of its operations for the period from June 10, 1998 (commencement of operations) through September 25, 1998 (the 'Cumulative Period') and June 27, 1998 through September 25, 1998 (the 'Third Quarter'). However, the operating results for the interim period may not be indicative of the results expected for the full year. B. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of accounting The books and records of Series A are maintained on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Accounting Periods Series A's fiscal year is January 1 through December 31. However, the first three quarterly periods each end on the last Friday of the respective quarterly period in conjunction with Series A's policy of allowing subscriptions, redemptions and exchanges and of calculating Series A's fees and expenses on a weekly basis as of Friday of each week. Income taxes Series A is not required to provide for, or pay, any federal or state income taxes. Income tax attributes that arise from its operations are passed directly to the individual owners including the Managing Owner. Series A may be subject to other state and local taxes in jurisdictions in which it operates. Profit and loss allocations and distributions Series A allocates profits and losses for both financial and tax reporting purposes to its owners weekly on a pro rata basis based on each owner's Interests outstanding during the week. Distributions may be made at the sole discretion of the Managing Owner on a pro rata basis in accordance with the respective capital balances of the owners; however, the Managing Owner does not presently intend to make any distributions. C. Fees Organizational, offering, general and administrative costs PSI or its affiliates pay the costs of organizing Series A and offering its Interests as well as administrative costs incurred by the Managing Owner or its affiliates for services it performs for Series A. These costs include, but are not limited to, those discussed in Note D below. Routine legal, audit, postage and other routine third party administrative costs also are paid by PSI or its affiliates. Management and incentive fees Series A pays its Trading Advisor a management fee at an annual rate of two percent of Series A's net asset value allocated to its management. The management fee is determined weekly and the sum of such weekly amounts is paid monthly. Series A also pays its Trading Advisor a quarterly incentive fee equal to 23% of such Trading Advisor's 'New High Net Trading Profits' (as defined in the advisory agreement). The incentive fee also accrues weekly. Commissions The Managing Owner and the Trust entered into a brokerage agreement (the 'Brokerage Agreement') with PSI to act as Commodity Broker for each Series whereby Series A pays a fixed fee for brokerage services rendered at an annual rate of 7.75% of Series A's net asset value. The fee is determined weekly and the sum of such weekly amounts is paid monthly. From this fee, PSI pays execution costs (i.e., floor brokerage expenses, give-up charges and NFA, clearing and exchange fees), as well as compensation to employees who sell Interests. 5 D. Related Parties The Managing Owner or its affiliates perform services for Series A which include but are not limited to: brokerage services, accounting and financial management, investor communications, printing and other administrative services. As further described in Note C, PSI or its affiliates pay the costs of these services in addition to costs of organizing the Trust and offering its Interests as well as the routine operational, administrative, legal and auditing fees. All of the proceeds of the offering of Series A are received in the name of Series A and deposited and maintained in cash in segregated trading accounts maintained for Series A at PSI. Except for that portion of Series A's assets that is deposited as margin to maintain forward currency contract positions as further discussed below, its assets are maintained either on deposit with PSI or, for margin purposes, with the various exchanges on which Series A is permitted to trade. PSI credits Series A monthly with 100% of the interest earned on the average net assets on deposit at PSI. Series A, acting through its Trading Advisor, may execute over-the-counter, spot, forward and/or option foreign exchange transactions with PSI. PSI then engages in back-to-back trading with an affiliate, Prudential-Bache Global Markets Inc. ('PBGM'). PBGM attempts to earn a profit on such transactions. PBGM keeps its prices on foreign currency competitive with other interbank currency trading desks. All over-the-counter currency transactions are conducted between PSI and each Series pursuant to a line of credit. PSI may require that collateral be posted against the marked-to-market position of Series A. As of September 25, 1998, a non-U.S. affiliate of the Managing Owner owns 101.112 limited interests of Series A. E. Credit and Market Risk Since Series A's business is to trade futures, forward (including foreign exchange transactions) and options contracts, its capital is at risk due to changes in the value of these contracts (market risk) or the inability of counterparties to perform under the terms of the contracts (credit risk). Futures, forward and options contracts involve varying degrees of off-balance sheet risk; and changes in the level of volatility of interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates or the market values of the contracts (or commodities underlying the contracts) frequently result in changes in unrealized gain (loss) on open commodity positions reflected in the statements of financial condition. Series A's exposure to market risk is influenced by a number of factors including the relationships among the contracts held by Series A as well as the liquidity of the markets in which the contracts are traded. Futures and options contracts are traded on organized exchanges and are thus distinguished from forward contracts which are entered into privately by the parties. The credit risks associated with futures and options contracts are typically perceived to be less than those associated with forward contracts because exchanges typically provide clearinghouse arrangements in which the collective credit (subject to certain limitations) of the members of the exchanges is pledged to support the financial integrity of the exchange. On the other hand, Series A must rely solely on the credit of its broker (PSI) with respect to forward transactions. Series A presents unrealized gains and losses on open forward positions as a net amount in the statements of financial condition because it has a master netting agreement with PSI. The Managing Owner attempts to minimize both credit and market risks by requiring the Trading Advisor to abide by various trading limitations and policies. The Managing Owner monitors compliance with these trading limitations and policies which include, but are not limited to, executing and clearing all trades with creditworthy counterparties (currently, PSI is the sole counterparty or broker); limiting the amount of margin or premium required for any one commodity or all commodities combined; and generally limiting transactions to contracts which are traded in sufficient volume to permit the taking and liquidating of positions. The Managing Owner may impose additional restrictions (through modifications of such trading limitations and policies) upon the trading activities of the Trading Advisor as it, in good faith, deems to be in the best interests of Series A. PSI, when acting as the futures commission merchant in accepting orders for the purchase or sale of domestic futures and options contracts, is required by Commodity Futures Trading Commission ('CFTC') regulations to separately account for and segregate as belonging to Series A all assets of Series A relating to domestic futures and options trading and is not to commingle such assets with other assets of PSI. At September 25, 1998, such segregated assets totalled $7,234,707. Part 30.7 of the CFTC regulations also 6 requires PSI to secure assets of Series A related to foreign futures and options trading which totalled $1,865,499 at September 25, 1998. There are no segregation requirements for assets related to forward trading. As of September 25, 1998, nearly all open futures and forward contracts mature within three months. As of September 25, 1998, gross contract amounts of open futures and forward contracts for Series A are: Currency Forward Contracts: Commitments to purchase $ 567,615 Commitments to sell 321,832 Financial Futures Contracts: Commitments to purchase 27,575,588 Other Futures Contracts: Commitments to purchase 195,928 Commitments to sell 2,264,397 The gross contract amounts represent Series A's potential involvement in a particular class of financial instrument (if it were to take or make delivery on an underlying futures or forward contract). The gross contract amounts significantly exceed the future cash requirements as Series A intends to close out open positions prior to settlement and thus is generally subject only to the risk of loss arising from the change in the value of the contracts. As such, Series A considers the 'fair value' of its futures and forward contracts to be the net unrealized gain or loss on the contracts. Thus, the amount at risk associated with counterparty nonperformance of all contracts is the net unrealized gain included in the statements of financial condition. The market risk associated with Series A's commitments to purchase commodities is limited to the gross contract amounts involved, while the market risk associated with its commitments to sell is unlimited since its potential involvement is to make delivery of an underlying commodity at the contract price; therefore, it must repurchase the contract at prevailing market prices. The following table presents the fair value of futures and forward contracts at September 25, 1998.
Assets Liabilities -------- ----------- Futures Contracts: Domestic exchanges Other $ 11,586 $ 20,755 Foreign exchanges Financial 496,103 -- Other -- 195,928 Forward Contracts: Currencies 321,833 567,615 -------- ----------- $829,522 $ 784,298 -------- ----------- -------- -----------
The following table presents the average fair value of futures and forward contracts for the Cumulative Period and Third Quarter, respectively.
Cumulative Period Third Quarter ------------------------ ------------------------ Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities -------- ----------- -------- ----------- Futures Contracts: Domestic exchanges Currencies $ 16,425 $ 3,953 $ 15,269 $ 7,008 Other 58,832 5,978 55,155 5,189 Foreign exchanges Financial 198,631 5,076 186,217 4,759 Other -- 112,796 -- 105,746 Forward Contracts: Currencies 332,216 377,625 309,435 355,202 -------- ----------- -------- ----------- $606,104 $ 505,428 $566,076 $ 477,904 -------- ----------- -------- ----------- -------- ----------- -------- -----------
7 The following table presents the trading revenues for the Cumulative Period and the Third Quarter, respectively.
Cumulative Third Period Quarter ---------- -------- Futures Contracts: Domestic exchanges Financial $(44,325) $(44,325) Currencies (74,411) (56,799) Other 9,961 50,365 Foreign exchanges Financial 614,902 614,902 Other (195,928) (195,928) Forward Contracts: Currencies 69,091 75,375 ---------- -------- $379,290 $443,590 ---------- -------- ---------- --------
8 WORLD MONITOR TRUST--SERIES A (a Delaware Business Trust) ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Liquidity and Capital Resources Series A commenced operations on June 10, 1998 with gross proceeds of $6,039,177 allocated to commodities trading. Additional contributions raised through the continuous offering for the period June 10, 1998 (the commencement of operations) through September 25, 1998 resulted in additional gross proceeds to Series A of $2,584,692. Additional Interests of Series A will continue to be offered on a weekly basis at the net asset value per Interest until the Subscription Maximum of $34,000,000 is sold. At September 25, 1998, 100% of Series A's net assets were allocated to commodities trading. A significant portion of the net assets was held in cash which is used as margin for Series A's trading in commodities. Inasmuch as the sole business of Series A is to trade in commodities, Series A continues to own such liquid assets to be used as margin. PSI credits Series A monthly with 100% of the interest it earns on the average net assets in Series A's accounts. The commodities contracts are subject to periods of illiquidity because of market conditions, regulatory considerations and other reasons. For example, commodity exchanges limit fluctuations in certain commodity futures contract prices during a single day by regulations referred to as 'daily limits.' During a single day, no trades may be executed at prices beyond the daily limit. Once the price of a futures contract for a particular commodity has increased or decreased by an amount equal to the daily limit, positions in the commodity can neither be taken nor liquidated unless traders are willing to effect trades at or within the limit. Commodity futures prices have occasionally moved the daily limit for several consecutive days with little or no trading. Such market conditions could prevent Series A from promptly liquidating its commodity futures positions. Since Series A's business is to trade futures, forward and options contracts, its capital is at risk due to changes in the value of these contracts (market risk) or the inability of counterparties to perform under the terms of the contract (credit risk). The Managing Owner attempts to minimize these risks by requiring Series A's trading advisor to abide by various trading limitations and policies. See Note E to the financial statements for a further discussion on the credit and market risks associated with Series A's futures, forward and options contracts. Redemptions of limited interests during the Cumulative Period and the Third Quarter were $82,626. Future redemptions and contributions will impact the amount of funds available for investment in commodity contracts in subsequent periods. Series A does not have, nor does it expect to have, any capital assets. Year 2000 Risk Investment funds, like financial and business organizations and individuals around the world, depend on the smooth functioning of computer systems. The year 2000, however, holds the potential for a significant disruption in the operation of these systems. Many computer systems in use today cannot distinguish the year 2000 from the year 1900 because of the way in which dates are encoded. This is commonly known as the 'Year 2000 Problem.' Series A could be adversely affected if computer systems used by it or any third party with whom it has a material relationship do not properly perform date comparisons and calculations concerning dates on or after January 1, 2000, which in turn could have a negative impact on the handling or determination of trades and prices and the services provided to Series A. Series A has engaged third parties to perform primarily all of the services it needs. Accordingly, Series A's Year 2000 problems, if any, are not its own but those that center on the ability of the Trustee, Managing Owner, Prudential Securities Incorporated, its Trading Advisor and any other third party with whom Series A has a material relationship (individually, a 'Service Provider,' and collectively, the 'Service Providers') to address and correct problems that may cause their systems not to function as intended as a result of the Year 2000 Problem. Series A has received assurances from its Managing Owner, Prudential Securities Incorporated and its Trading Advisor that they anticipate being able to continue their operations without any material adverse impact from the Year 2000 Problem. Although other Service Providers, such as Series A's Trustee, have not 9 made similar representations to Series A, Series A has no reason to believe that these Service Providers will not take steps necessary to avoid any material adverse impact on Series A, though there can be no assurance that this will be the case. The costs or consequences of incomplete or untimely resolution of the Year 2000 Problem by the Service Providers, or by governments, exchanges, clearing houses, regulators, banks and other third parties, are unknown to Series A at this time, but could have a material adverse impact on the operations of Series A. The Managing Owner will promptly notify Series A's limited owners in the event it determines that the Year 2000 Problem will have a material adverse impact on Series A's operations. Series A has considered various alternatives as a contingency plan. If the Year 2000 Problems are systemic, for example, the federal government, the banking systems, exchanges or utilities are affected materially, there may be no adequate contingency plan for Series A to follow other than to suspend operations. If the Year 2000 Problems are related to one or more of the other Service Providers selected by Series A, Series A believes that each such Service Provider is prepared to address any Year 2000 Problems which arise that could have a material adverse impact on Series A's operations. Results of Operations Series A commenced trading operations on June 10, 1998, and as such, no comparative information is available for 1997. The net asset value per Interest as of September 25, 1998 was $102.65, an increase of 2.65% from the June 10, 1998 initial net asset value per Interest of $100.00. Additionally, the return for the Third Quarter was an increase of 3.79%. Third Quarter trading resulted in gains for Series A. Profitable sectors included the financial, energy, grain, currency and index sectors. Slightly offsetting gains were losses in the metal sector. Characterizing the quarter were rising fears about global financial stability and the effect a financial meltdown will have on real economic growth. Russia's default on its sovereign debt and fear of similar risks in Latin America raised anxiety throughout global financial markets. The resultant 'flight-to-quality' and abrupt widening of credit spreads between highly rated government bonds and high-yield bonds exacerbated the situation, causing considerable losses to banks, yield arbitragers and certain money managers as well as reduced liquidity in many markets. Series A, however, was well positioned for these developments as profits came primarily from long positions in European and Japanese bonds and short positions in the Canadian dollar. Volatility in the markets increased considerably and Series A closed many of its positions with significant profits, ending the quarter with limited exposure. Series A incurred some losses, particularly in the metal sector. Positions in base metals lost value as aluminum and copper prices failed to find significant direction. Precious metal exposure also led to losses as both gold and silver prices reacted to fluctuating fears regarding the world's stock markets. Interest income is earned on the average net assets held at PSI and, therefore, varies monthly according to interest rates, trading performance, contributions and redemptions. Interest income was $133,000 and $117,000 for the Cumulative Period and the Third Quarter, respectively. Commissions are calculated on Series A's net asset value at the end of each week and therefore, vary according to weekly trading performance, contributions and redemptions. Commissions were $179,000 and $156,000 for the Cumulative Period and the Third Quarter, respectively. All trading decisions for Series A are made by Eagle Trading Systems, Inc. (the 'Trading Advisor'). Management fees are calculated on Series A's net asset value at the end of each week and therefore, are affected by weekly trading performance, contributions and redemptions. Management fees were $46,000 and $40,000 for the Cumulative Period and the Third Quarter, respectively. Incentive fees are based on the New High Net Trading Profits generated by the Trading Advisor, as defined in the Advisory Agreement among the Trust, the Managing Owner and the Trading Advisor. Incentive fees for both the Cumulative Period and the Third Quarter were $36,000 as a result of a strong trading performance during the Third Quarter. 10 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings--There are no material legal proceedings pending by or against the Registrant or the Managing Owner. Item 2. Changes in Securities--None Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities--None Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders--None Item 5. Other Information--None Item 6. (a) Exhibits-- 3.1 and 4.1-- Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Trust Agreements of World Monitor Trust dated as of March 17, 1998 (incorporated by reference to Exhibits 3.1 and 4.1 to Series A's Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-43033 dated as of March 23, 1998) 4.2-- Form of Request for Redemption (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Series A's Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-43033 dated as of March 23, 1998) 4.3-- Form of Exchange Request (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Series A's Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-43033 dated as of March 23, 1998) 4.4-- Form of Subscription Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Series A's Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-43033 dated as of March 23, 1998) 27.1--Financial Data Schedule (filed herewith) (b) Reports on Form 8-K--None 11 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. WORLD MONITOR TRUST--SERIES A By: Prudential Securities Futures Management Inc. A Delaware corporation, Managing Owner By: /s/ Steven Carlino Date: November 9, 1998 ---------------------------------------- Steven Carlino Vice President Chief Accounting Officer for the Registrant 12 EX-27 2 ART. 5 FDS FOR 3RD QUARTER 10-Q
5 The Schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the financial statements for World Monitor Trust-Series A and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements 1051822 World Monitor Trust-Series A 1 Dec-31-1998 Jun-10-1998 Sep-25-1998 3-Mos 8,809,200 45,224 38,019 0 0 8,892,443 0 0 8,892,443 99,938 0 0 0 0 8,792,505 8,892,443 0 512,401 0 0 261,139 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 251,262 3.21 0
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