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UNITED STATES

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 quarter ended: March 31, 2009

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: 0-32687

 

 

WORLD MONITOR TRUST II – SERIES E

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   13-4058319

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

900 King Street, Suite 100, Rye Brook, New York 10573

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(914) 307-7000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

 

Indicate by check mark 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   x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ¨    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “accelerated filer”, “large accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨    Smaller reporting company   x

Indicate by check mark whether Registrant is a shell company (ad defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

 

 

 


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WORLD MONITOR TRUST II – SERIES E

INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

MARCH 31, 2009

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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Item 1.

   Financial Statements    3
   Condensed Statements of Financial Condition as of March 31, 2009 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2008    5
   Condensed Schedules of Investments as of March 31, 2009 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2008    6
   Condensed Statements of Operations (Unaudited) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and For the Period January 1, 2008 to March 28, 2008    7
   Condensed Statements of Changes in Trust Capital (Unaudited) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and For the Period January 1, 2008 to March 28, 2008    8
   Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited)    9

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    19

Item 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    29

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures    29

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

   29

Item 1.

   Legal Proceedings    29

Item 1.A.

   Risk Factors    29

Item 2.

   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds    30

Item 3.

   Defaults Upon Senior Securities    30

Item 4.

   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    30

Item 5.

   Other Information    30

Item 6.

   Exhibits:    30

 

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2009

 

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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

March 31, 2009 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2008

 

 

 

     March 31,
2009
   December 31,
2008

ASSETS

     

Cash and cash equivalents (See Note 2)

   $ 19,743,998    $ 21,360,098

Receivable from Managing Owner

     4,702      21,164

Net unrealized gain on open futures contracts

     0      75,040
             

Total assets

   $ 19,748,700    $ 21,456,302
             

LIABILITIES

     

Net unrealized loss on open futures contracts

   $ 90,823    $ 0

Net unrealized loss on open forward contracts

     61,868      24,542

Commissions, administrative services and other transaction fees payable

     106,552      115,285

Accrued expenses payable

     63,213      53,701

Management fees payable

     34,062      38,380

Incentive fees payable

     31      255,256

Redemptions payable

     376,649      27,452
             

Total liabilities

     733,198      514,616
             

TRUST CAPITAL (Net Asset Value)

     

Limited Interests (89,550.183 and 91,541.646 interests outstanding) at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively

     19,015,502      20,731,073

Managing Owner Interests (0 and 930 interests outstanding) at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively

     0      210,613
             

Total trust capital (Net Asset Value)

     19,015,502      20,941,686
             

Total liabilities and trust capital

   $ 19,748,700    $ 21,456,302
             

 

Net Asset Value per Limited and Managing Owner Interest

   

March 31, 2009

   December 31, 2008     
  $ 212.34    $ 226.47   
               

See accompanying notes.

 

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CONDENSED SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS

March 31, 2009 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2008

 

 

 

     March 31, 2009     December 31, 2008  

Futures and Forward Contracts

   Net
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
as a % of
Trust Capital
    Net
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Net
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
as a % of
Trust Capital
    Net
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 

Futures contracts purchased:

        

Commodities

   0.02 %   $ 3,101     0.03 %   $ 6,370  

Currencies

   (0.02 )%     (3,745 )   0.00 %     0  

Interest rates

   0.43 %     82,497     0.44 %     91,559  

Stock indices

   (0.01 )%     (1,071 )   0.00 %     0  
                            

Net unrealized gain on futures contracts purchased

   0.42 %     80,782     0.47 %     97,929  
                            

Futures contracts sold:

        

Commodities

   (0.36 )%     (67,612 )   (0.09 )%     (18,227 )

Energy

   0.03 %     5,360     0.00 %     0  

Interest rates

   0.00 %     (126 )   0.00 %     0  

Stock indices

   (0.57 )%     (109,227 )   (0.02 )%     (4,662 )
                            

Net unrealized loss on futures contracts sold

   (0.90 )%     (171,605 )   (0.11 )%     (22,889 )
                            

Net unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts

   (0.48 )%   $ (90,823 )   0.36 %   $ 75,040  
                            

Forward currency contracts purchased:

        

Net unrealized gain (loss) on forward contracts purchased

   1.58 %   $ 301,628     (0.72 )%   $ (149,293 )
                            

Forward currency contracts sold:

        

Net unrealized gain (loss) on forward contracts sold

   (1.91 )%     (363,496 )   0.60 %     124,751  
                            

Net unrealized loss on forward contracts

   (0.33 )%   $ (61,868 )   (0.12 )%   $ (24,542 )
                            

See accompanying notes.

 

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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and

For the Period January 1, 2008 to March 28, 2008

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

     For the Three
Months Ended
March 31, 2009
    For the Period
January 1, 2008 to
March 28, 2008
 

REVENUES

    

Realized

   $ (590,204 )   $ 2,310,871  

Change in unrealized

     (203,189 )     (19,332 )

Interest income

     3,941       95,361  
                

Total revenues

     (789,452 )     2,386,900  
                

EXPENSES

    

Commissions, administrative services and other transaction fees

     340,565       320,158  

Management fees

     99,926       92,820  

Incentive fees

     31       0  

General and administrative

     65,421       60,003  
                

Total expenses

     505,943       472,981  
                

General and administrative expenses borne by the Managing Owner and affiliates

     (4,702 )     0  
                

Net expenses

     501,241       472,981  
                

NET INCOME (LOSS)

   $ (1,290,693 )   $ 1,913,919  
                

NET INCOME (LOSS) PER WEIGHTED AVERAGE LIMITED AND MANAGING OWNER INTEREST

    

Net income (loss) per weighted average Limited and Managing Owner Interest

   $ (14.09 )   $ 18.76  
                

Weighted average number of Limited and Managing Owner Interests outstanding

     91,596       102,018  
                

See accompanying notes.

 

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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN TRUST CAPITAL

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and

For the Period January 1, 2008 to March 28, 2008

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

     Interests     Limited
Interests
    Managing Owner
Interests
    Total  

For the three months ended March 31, 2009

        

Trust capital at December 31, 2008

   92,471.646     $ 20,731,073     $ 210,613     $ 20,941,686  

Redemptions

   (2,921.463 )     (438,011 )     (197,480 )     (635,491 )

Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2009

       (1,277,560 )     (13,133 )     (1,290,693 )
                              

Trust capital at March 31, 2009

   89,550.183     $ 19,015,502     $ 0     $ 19,015,502  
                              

For the period January 1, 2008 to March 28, 2008

        

Trust capital at December 31, 2007

   106,289.769     $ 18,774,125     $ 192,360     $ 18,966,485  

Redemptions

   (7,934.302 )     (1,467,950 )     (17,016 )     (1,484,966 )

Net income for the period January 1, 2008 to March 28, 2008

       1,893,840       20,079       1,913,919  
                              

Trust capital at March 28, 2008

   98,355.467     $ 19,200,015     $ 195,423     $ 19,395,438  
                              

See accompanying notes.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Note 1. ORGANIZATION

World Monitor Trust II (the “Trust”) is a business trust organized under the laws of Delaware on April 22, 1999. The Trust consists of three separate and distinct series (“Series”): Series D, E and F. Series D, E and F commenced trading operations on March 13, 2000, April 6, 2000 and March 1, 2000, respectively, and each Series will continue to exist until terminated pursuant to the provisions of Article XIII of the Sixth Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Trust Agreement (the “Trust Agreement”). The assets of each Series are segregated from those of the other Series, separately valued and independently managed and separate financial statements are prepared for each Series. Each Series 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.

Interests owned in one series of the Trust (Series D, E or F) were exchangeable, without any charge, for Interests of one or more other Series on a weekly basis for as long as Limited Interests in those Series were being offered to the public. Series E and Series F are no longer offered to the public as those series substantially achieved their subscription maximums during June 2003 and July 2003, respectively. In addition, since July 2003, the offering of interests in Series D has been suspended. Accordingly, at this time, Interests may not be exchanged.

In 2009, Preferred Investment Solutions Corp., the managing owner of Series D, E and F (“Preferred” or the “Managing Owner”), determined that, effective March 1, 2009, Interests in Series D, E and F can only be redeemed as of the last business day of each month. Through February 27, 2009, redemptions were permitted on a weekly basis. As a result, through 2008, interim period financial statements of Series D, E and F were as of the last valuation day in the last week of the period. Beginning in 2009, interim period financial statements of Series D, E and F are as of the last day of a calendar quarter.

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 and redemptions declines by 50% or more since the commencement of trading activities or the first day of a fiscal year, the Series will automatically terminate.

Effective December 1, 2008, in accordance with the Fourth Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Trust Agreement, the Managing Owner is no longer required to maintain at least a 1% interest in the capital, profits and losses of each Series. As such, the Managing Owner redeemed its entire interest in each Series in 2009.

 

Note 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

  A. Basis of Accounting

The statement of financial condition, including the condensed schedule of investments, as of March 31, 2009, the statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2009 (“First Quarter 2009”) and the period January 1, 2008 to March 28, 2008 (“First Quarter 2008”) and the statements of changes in trust capital for the First Quarter 2009 and First Quarter 2008 are unaudited. In the opinion of the Managing Owner, the financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to state fairly the financial position of Series E as of March 31, 2009 and the results of its operations for the First Quarter 2009 and First Quarter 2008. The operating results for these interim periods may not be indicative of the results expected for a full year.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Note 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

  A. Basis of Accounting (continued)

 

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted. It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in Series E’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended December 31, 2008.

The financial statements of Series E are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which requires of the Managing Owner to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Commodity futures and foreign exchange transactions are reflected in the accompanying statement of financial condition on the trade date. Net unrealized gain or loss on open contracts (the difference between contract trade price and market price) is reflected in the financial statements in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 39 – “Offsetting of Amounts Related to Certain Contracts.” The market value of futures (exchange-traded) contracts is based upon the closing quotation on the various futures exchanges on which the contract is traded. The values which will be used by Series E for open forward and option positions will be provided by its administrator, who obtains market quotes from data vendors and third parties. Any change in net unrealized gain or loss during the current period is reported in the statement of operations. Realized gains and losses on transactions are recognized in the period in which the contracts are closed. Brokerage commissions include other trading fees and are charged to expense when incurred.

Series E has elected not to provide a Statement of Cash Flows as permitted by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 102, “Statement of Cash Flows – Exemption of Certain Enterprises and Classification of Cash Flows from Certain Securities Acquired for Resale.”

In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”), which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions. FIN 48 requires that Series E recognize in its financial statements, the impact of a tax position if that position is more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. The provisions of FIN 48 were effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006, with the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle recorded as an adjustment to opening retained earnings. In connection with the adoption of FIN 48, Series E has elected an accounting policy to classify interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as interest or other expense. All tax years which are statutorily open are subject to examination by the appropriate taxing authorities. Preferred, as Managing Owner of Series E, evaluated the impact of adopting FIN 48 on Series E’s financial statements. The adoption of FIN 48 had no material impact on Series E, as Series E’s tax positions are based on established tax precedence for the tax treatment of investment partnerships as flow through tax entities.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Note 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

  A. Basis of Accounting (continued)

 

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157 (“SFAS 157”), “Fair Value Measurements”. SFAS 157 requires use of a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels: quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1), inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly (Level 2), and unobservable inputs for the asset or liability (Level 3). SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.

The Trust adopted SFAS 157 in the first quarter of 2008. The adoption of SFAS 157 had no impact to certain assets and liabilities required to be carried at fair value (investments) in these financial statements.

The Trust considers prices for exchange traded commodity futures and options contracts to be based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1). The values of forwards, swaps and certain options contracts for which market quotations are not readily available are priced by third party data providers such as Bloomberg, Reuters, and or Super Derivatives who derive fair values for those assets from models with observable inputs (Level 2). There are no Level 3 investments on March 31, 2009 or December 31, 2008 using the fair value hierarchy of SFAS 157.

The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities measured at fair value using the fair value hierarchy of SFAS 157:

 

March 31, 2009    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3    Total  

Liabilities:

         

Net unrealized loss on open futures contracts

   $ (90,823 )   $ 0     $ 0    $ (90,823 )

Net unrealized loss on open forward contracts

   $ 0     $ (61,868 )   $ 0    $ (61,868 )
December 31, 2008    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3    Total  

Assets:

         

Net unrealized gain on open futures contracts

   $ 75,040     $ 0     $ 0    $ 75,040  

Liabilities:

         

Net unrealized loss on open forward contracts

   $ 0     $ (24,542 )   $ 0    $ (24,542 )

In October 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position FAS 157-3, “Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active” (“FSP FAS 157-3”). FSP FAS 157-3 clarified the application of SFAS 157. FSP FAS 157-3 demonstrated how the fair value of a financial asset is determined when the market for that financial asset is inactive. FSP FAS 157-3 was effective upon issuance, including prior periods for which financial statements had not been issued. Preferred, as Managing Owner of Series E, evaluated the impact of adopting FSP FAS 157-3 on Series E’s financial statements. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on Series E’s financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Note 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

  A. Basis of Accounting (continued)

 

In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position FAS 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 clarified the application of SFAS 157. FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance for how the fair value of a financial asset or liability is determined when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased and on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009, and is to be applied prospectively. The Trust adopted FSP FAS 157-4 effective January 1, 2009. As required, the Trust also adopted FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments,” effective January 1, 2009. Preferred, as Managing Owner of Series E, evaluated the impact of adopting FSP FAS 157-4 and FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 on Series E’s financial statements. The adoption of these standards did not have an impact on Series E’s financial statements.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159 (“SFAS 159”), “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”, including an amendment of SFAS 115. This statement provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 with early adoption permitted. Preferred, as Managing Owner of Series E, evaluated the impact of adopting SFAS 159 on Series E’s financial statements.

The Trust adopted SFAS 159 during the first quarter of 2008 and it did not have a material effect on Series E’s financial statements as Series E did not elect the fair value option for any of its eligible financial assets and liabilities.

In April 2007, the FASB released FASB Staff Position FIN No. 39-1 “Offsetting of Amounts Related to Certain Contracts” (“FSP FIN 39-1”). FSP FIN 39-1 requires that offsetting of assets and liabilities in the balance sheet is improper except where a right of setoff exists. The application of FSP FIN 39-1 is required for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Preferred, as Managing Owner of Series E, evaluated the impact of adopting FSP FIN 39-1 and its impact on the Series E’s financial statements. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on Series E’s financial statements.

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities – an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133” (“SFAS 161”). SFAS 161 establishes, among other things, the disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and for hedging activities. SFAS 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. Preferred, as Managing Owner of Series E, evaluated the impact of adopting SFAS 161 on Series E’s financial statements. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on Series E’s financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Note 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

  B. Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash represents amounts deposited with a bank and clearing brokers, a portion of which is restricted for purposes of meeting margin requirements, which typically range from 0% to 35% of the notional amounts of the derivatives traded. As of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, restricted cash totaled $2,532,595 and $616,333, respectively. Series E receives interest on all cash balances held by its prime and commodity brokers at prevailing rates.

 

  C. Income Taxes

Series E is treated as a partnership for Federal income tax purposes. As such, Series E 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 interest holders including the Managing Owner. Series E may be subject to other state and local taxes in jurisdictions in which it operates.

 

  D. Profit and Loss Allocations and Distributions

Through February 27, 2009, Series E allocated profits and losses for both financial and tax reporting purposes to its Interest holders weekly on a pro rata basis based on each owner’s Interests outstanding during the week. Subsequent to February 27, 2009, Series E allocated profits and losses for both financial and tax reporting purposes to its Interest holders monthly on a pro rata basis based on each owner’s Interests outstanding during the month. Distributions (other than redemptions of Interests) 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 Interest holders. The Managing Owner has not and does not presently intend to make any distributions.

 

  E. Interest Income

Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis.

 

  F. Foreign Currency Transactions

Series E’s functional currency is the U.S. dollar; however, it transacts business in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other then the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at the rates in effect at the date of the statement of financial condition. Income and expense items denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars at the rates in effect during the period. Gains and losses resulting from the translation to U.S. dollars are reported in operations currently under the caption realized in the statements of operations.

 

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(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Note 3. FEES

 

  A. Organizational and General and Administrative Costs

Routine legal, audit, postage, and other routine third party administrative costs are paid by Series E. To the extent that general and administrative costs incurred by Series E exceed 1.5% of Series E’s net asset value during the year (with a maximum of 0.5% attributable to other than legal and audit expenses) such amounts will be borne by the Managing Owner and its affiliates.

 

  B. Management and Incentive Fees

Series E pays its trading advisor, Graham Capital Management L.P. (the “Trading Advisor”) a management fee at an annual rate of 2% of Series E’s net asset value allocated to its management. Through February 27, 2009 the management fee was determined weekly and the sum of such weekly amounts was paid monthly. Subsequent to February 27, 2009, the management fee accrues and pays monthly. Series E also pays its Trading Advisor a quarterly incentive fee equal to 22% of such Trading Advisor’s “New High Net Trading Profits” (as defined in the advisory agreement). Incentive fees accrued weekly through February 27, 2009 and monthly subsequent to February 27, 2009. Incentive fees continue to be paid quarterly in arrears. Incentive fees of $31 and $0 were earned by Trading Advisor for the First Quarter 2009 and the First Quarter 2008.

 

  C. Administrative Services

Series E pays the Managing Owner administrative services fees at an annual rate of 6% of Series E’s net asset value excluding transaction fees which Series E pays to its commodity and prime broker. Through February 27, 2009, the fee was determined weekly and the sum of such weekly amounts was paid monthly. Subsequent to February 27, 2009, the fee is determined and paid monthly. Series E is also obligated to pay all floor brokerage expenses, give-up charges and NFA, clearing and exchange fees incurred in connection with Series E’s commodity trading activities.

 

Note 4. RELATED PARTIES

Series E reimburses the Managing Owner or its affiliates for services they performed for Series E, which include, but are not limited to: accounting and financial management; registrar, transfer and assignment functions; investor communications; printing and other administrative services. However, to the extent that general and administrative expenses exceed 1.5% of Series E’s net asset value during the year (with a maximum of 0.5% attributable to other than legal and audit expenses) such amounts are borne by the Managing Owner and its affiliates. General and administrative expenses of $4,702 exceeded such limitations during the First Quarter 2009 and $0 during the First Quarter 2008. Because general and administrative expenses exceeded such limitations for the First Quarter 2009, a portion of the expenses related to services provided by the Managing Owner for Series E during First Quarter 2009 were borne by the Managing Owner and its affiliates.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Note 4. RELATED PARTIES (CONTINUED)

 

The expenses incurred by Series E for services performed by the Managing Owner and its affiliates for Series E were:

 

     First Quarter
2009
    First Quarter
2008

Administrative services

   $ 300,707     $ 278,840

General and administrative

     13,336       13,480
              
     314,043       292,320

General and administrative expenses borne by the Managing Owner and its affiliates

     (4,702 )     0
              
   $ 309,341     $ 292,320
              

Expenses payable to the Managing Owner and its affiliates (which are included in commissions, administrative services and other transaction fees payable and accrued expenses payable on the condensed statements of financial condition) as of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 were $114,852 and $129,199, respectively.

 

Note 5. DEPOSITS WITH COMMODITY AND PRIME BROKER

Series E deposits funds with a commodity broker subject to Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) regulations and various exchange and commodity broker requirements. Margin requirements are satisfied by the deposit of cash with such commodity broker. Series E earns interest income on assets deposited with the commodity broker.

Series E deposits funds with a prime broker. Margin requirements are satisfied by the deposit of cash with such prime broker. Series E earns interest income on assets deposited with the prime broker.

 

Note 6. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND ASSOCIATED RISKS

Series E is exposed to various types of risks associated with the derivative instruments and related markets in which it invests. These risks include, but are not limited to, risk of loss from fluctuations in the value of derivative instruments held (market risk) and the inability of counterparties to perform under the terms of Series E’s investment activities (credit risk).

Market Risk

Trading in futures and forward contracts (including foreign exchange) involves entering into contractual commitments to purchase or sell a particular commodity at a specified date and price. The gross or face amount of the contracts, which is typically many times that of Series E’s net assets being traded, significantly exceeds Series E’s future cash requirements since Series E intends to close out its open positions prior to settlement. As a result, Series E is generally subject only to the risk of loss arising from the change in the value of the contracts. As such, Series E considers the “fair value” of its derivative instruments to be the net unrealized gain or loss on the contracts.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Note 6. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND ASSOCIATED RISKS (CONTINUED)

Market Risk (Continued)

 

The market risk associated with Series E’s commitments to purchase commodities is limited to the gross or face amount of the contracts held. However, when Series E enters into a contractual commitment to sell commodities, it must make delivery of the underlying commodity at the contract price and then repurchase the contract at prevailing market prices or settle in cash. Since the repurchase price to which a commodity can rise is unlimited, entering into commitments to sell commodities exposes Series E to unlimited risk.

Market risk is influenced by a wide variety of factors including government programs and policies, political and economic events, the level and volatility of interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, the diversification effects among the derivative instruments Series E holds and the liquidity and inherent volatility of the markets in which Series E trades.

Credit Risk

When entering into futures or forward contracts, Series E is exposed to credit risk that the counterparty to the contract will not meet its obligations. The counterparty for futures contracts traded on United States and most foreign futures exchanges is the clearinghouse associated with the particular exchange. In general, clearinghouses are backed by their corporate members who are required to share any financial burden resulting from the non-performance by one of their members and, as such, should significantly reduce this credit risk. In cases where the clearinghouse is not backed by the clearing members (i.e. some foreign exchanges), it is normally backed by a consortium of banks or other financial institutions. On the other hand, there is concentration risk on forward transactions entered into by Series E as Series E’s commodity broker is the sole counterparty. Series E has entered into a master netting agreement with its broker and, as a result, when applicable presents unrealized gains and losses on open forward positions as a net amount in the statements of financial condition. The amount at risk associated with counterparty non-performance of all of Series E’s contracts is the net unrealized gain included in the statements of financial condition; however, counterparty non-performance on only certain of Series E’s contracts may result in greater loss than non-performance on all of Series E’s contracts. There can be no assurance that any counterparty, clearing member or clearinghouse will meet its obligations to Series E. The Managing Owner attempts to minimize both credit and market risks by requiring Series E and its Trading Advisor to abide by various trading limitations and policies.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Note 6. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND ASSOCIATED RISKS (CONTINUED)

Credit Risk (Continued)

 

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; 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. Additionally, pursuant to the advisory agreement among Series E, the Managing Owner and the Trading Advisor, Series E shall automatically terminate the Trading Advisor if the net asset value allocated to the Trading Advisor declines by 40% from the value at the beginning of any year or since the commencement of trading activities. Furthermore, the Sixth Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Trust Agreement provides that Series E will liquidate its positions, and eventually dissolve, if Series E experiences a decline in the net asset value of 50% from the value at the beginning of any year or since the commencement of trading activities. In each case, the decline in net asset value is after giving effect for distributions, and redemptions. The Managing Owner may impose additional restrictions (through modifications of trading limitations and policies) upon the trading activities of the Trading Advisor as it, in good faith, deems to be in the best interest of Series E.

Series E’s futures commission merchant, in accepting orders for the purchase or sale of domestic futures contracts, is required by CFTC regulations to separately account for and segregate as belonging to Series E all assets of Series E relating to domestic futures trading and is not allowed to commingle such assets with its other assets. At March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, such segregated assets totaled $8,941,367 and $9,439,386, respectively. Part 30.7 of the CFTC regulations also requires Series E’s futures commission merchant to secure assets of Series E related to foreign futures trading which totaled $(945) and $(56,053), at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. There are no segregation requirements for assets related to forward trading.

As of March 31, 2009, Series E’s open futures and forward contracts mature within eighteen months.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Note 7. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following information presents per Interest operating performance data and other supplemental financial data for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and for the period January 1, 2008 to March 28, 2008. This information has been derived from information presented in the financial statements.

 

     First Quarter
2009
    First Quarter
2008
 

Per Interest Performance

    

(for an Interest outstanding throughout the entire period)

    

Net asset value per Interest at beginning of period

   $ 226.47     $ 178.44  
                

Net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized gain (loss) on commodity transactions(1)

     (8.70 )     22.47  

Interest income(1)

     0.04       0.93  

Expenses(1)

     (5.47 )     (4.64 )
                

Net increase (decrease) for the period

     (14.13 )     18.76  
                

Net asset value per Interest at end of period

   $ 212.34     $ 197.20  
                

Total Return(3)

    

Total return before incentive fees

     (6.24 )%     10.51 %

Incentive fees

     0.00 %     0.00 %
                

Total return after incentive fees

     (6.24 )%     10.51 %
                

Supplemental Data

    

Ratios to average net asset value:

    

Net investment loss before incentive fees(2), (4)

     (9.67 )%     (7.89 )%

Incentive fees(3)

     0.00 %     0.00 %
                

Net investment loss after incentive fees

     (9.67 )%     (7.89 )%
                

Interest income(4)

     0.08 %     1.99 %
                

Incentive fees(3)

     0.00 %     0.00 %

Other expenses(4)

     9.75 %     9.88 %
                

Total expenses

     9.75 %     9.88 %
                

Total returns are calculated based on the change in value of an Interest during the period. An individual Interest holder’s total returns and ratios may vary from the above total returns and ratios based on the timing of redemptions.

 
 

(1)

Interest income per Interest and expenses per Interest are calculated by dividing interest income and expenses by the weighted average number of Interests outstanding during the period. Net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized gain (loss) on commodity transactions is a balancing amount necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per Interest with the other per Interest information.

 

(2)

Represents interest income less total expenses (exclusive of incentive fees).

 

(3)

Not annualized.

 

(4)

Annualized.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

This report on Form 10-Q (the “Report”) for the quarter ending March 31, 2009 (“First Quarter 2009”) includes forward-looking statements that reflect the current expectations of Preferred Investment Solutions Corp. (“Preferred or the Managing Owner”), the managing owner of World Monitor Trust II – Series E (“Registrant”), about the future results, performance, prospects and opportunities of Registrant. The Managing Owner has tried to identify these forward-looking statements by using words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “should,” “estimate” or the negative of those terms or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the Managing Owner and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, both known, such as those described in this Report, and unknown, that could cause Registrant’s actual results, performance, prospects or opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements.

You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Except as expressly required by the Federal securities laws, the Managing Owner undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or the risks, uncertainties or other factors described in this Report, as a result of new information, future events or changed circumstances or for any other reason after the date of this Report.

Introduction

General

World Monitor Trust II (the “Trust”) is a business trust organized under the laws of Delaware on April 22, 1999. The Trust consists of three separate and distinct series (“Series”): Series D, Series E and Series F. Series D, E and F commenced trading operations on March 13, 2000, April 6, 2000 and March 1, 2000, respectively, and each Series will continue to exist until terminated pursuant to the provisions of Article XIII of the Sixth Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Trust Agreement (the “Trust Agreement”). The assets of each Series are segregated from those of the other Series, separately valued and independently managed. Each Series 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 serves as the managing owner of the Trust and each Series, including Registrant. Registrant was formed to engage in the speculative trading of commodity futures, forwards and option contracts. Registrant’s fiscal year for book and tax purposes ends on December 31.

Registrant is engaged solely in the business of commodity futures and forward trading; therefore, presentation of industry segment information is not applicable.

In 2009, the Managing Owner of Registrant determined that, effective March 1, 2009, Interests in Registrant can only be redeemed as of the last business day of each month. Through February 27, 2009, investors were able to redeem their Interests on a weekly basis on the Friday of each week.

Managing Owner and its Affiliates

Preferred has been the managing owner of Registrant since October 1, 2004.

Effective December 1, 2008, in accordance with the Fourth Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Trust Agreement, the Managing Owner is no longer required to maintain at least a 1% interest in Registrant. As such, the Managing Owner redeemed its entire interest in each Series in 2009.

The Trading Advisor

Registrant has entered into an advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) with Graham Capital Management, L.P. (the “Trading Advisor” or “Graham”) to make the trading decisions for Registrant. Graham trades 100% of Registrant’s assets pursuant to Graham’s Global Diversified Program. The Advisory Agreement may be terminated for various reasons, including at the discretion of Registrant. Through February 27, 2009, Registrant, accrued weekly and paid monthly a management fee equal to a weekly rate of approximately 0.038% (2% annually) of the assets allocated to the Trading Advisor. Subsequent to February 27, 2009, Registrant accrues and pays monthly a management fee equal to  1/12th of 2% (2% annually) of the assets allocated to the Trading Advisor. Registrant also pays the Trading Advisor an incentive fee of 22% of New High Net Trading Profits (as defined in the Advisory Agreement) generated by Registrant. Through February 27, 2009, incentive fees accrued weekly and were paid quarterly in arrears. Subsequent to February 27, 2009, incentive fees are accrued monthly and are ultimately determined as of the last business day of each calendar quarter.

 

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Competition

The Managing Owner and its affiliates have formed, and may continue to form, various entities to engage in the speculative trading of futures, forwards and option contracts that have certain of the same investment policies as Registrant.

Registrant does not currently, and does not intend in the future to, solicit the sale of additional Interests. As such, Registrant does not compete with other entities to attract new fund participants. However, to the extent that the Trading Advisor recommends similar or identical trades to Registrant and other accounts that it manages, Registrant may compete with those accounts, as well as with other market participants, for the execution of the same or similar trades.

Employees

Registrant has no employees. Management and administrative services for Registrant are performed by the Managing Owner or third parties pursuant to the Trust Agreement, as further discussed in Notes 3 and 4 to Registrant’s financial statements included in its annual report for the year ended December 31, 2008 (“Registrant’s 2008 Annual Report”), which is filed as an exhibit to Registrant’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

Critical Accounting Policies

Preparation of the financial statements and related disclosures in compliance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the application of appropriate accounting rules and guidance. Applying these policies requires the Managing Owner to make judgments, estimates and assumptions in connection with the preparation of Registrant’s financial statements. Actual results may differ from the estimates used.

The Managing Owner has evaluated Registrant’s financial statements and related disclosures and has determined that the policies discussed below are critical accounting policies because they involve estimates, judgments and assumptions that are particularly complex, subjective or uncertain. For further discussion of Registrant’s significant accounting policies, see Note 2 to Registrant’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008, which is filed as an exhibit to Registrant’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

The valuation of Registrant’s investments that are not traded on a United States or internationally recognized futures exchange is a critical accounting policy. The market values of futures (exchange traded) contracts is verified by Registrant’s administrator, which obtains valuation data from third party data providers such as Bloomberg, Reuters and/or Super Derivatives and compares those prices with Registrant’s clearing broker. The market value of currency swap and forward (non-exchange traded) contracts is extrapolated on a forward basis from the spot prices quoted as of 4 PM on the last business day of the reporting period. All values assigned by the administrator and confirmed by the Managing Owner are final and conclusive as to all of Registrant’s Unitholders.

As such, if actual results vary from estimates used, they are not anticipated to have a material impact on the financial statements and related disclosures.

Registrant records all investments at fair value in its financial statements, with changes in fair value reported as a component of Trading Profits (Losses) in the Statements of Operations. Generally, fair values are based on quoted market prices; however, in certain circumstances, significant judgments and estimates are involved in determining fair value in the absence of an active market closing price. Registrant considers prices for exchange traded commodity futures and options contracts to be based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1). The values of forwards, swaps, and certain option contracts for which market quotations are not readily available are priced by Super Derivatives, Bloomberg, Reuters and or other third party data providers who derive fair values for those assets from observable inputs (Level 2). Registrant does not currently have any investments valued using Level 3 inputs. Level 3 inputs reflect Registrant’s assumptions that it believes market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Registrant develops Level 3 inputs based on the best information available

 

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in the circumstances, which may include indirect correlation to a market value, combinations of market values or Registrant’s proprietary data. Level 3 inputs generally include information derived through extrapolation or interpolation of observable market data.

In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”), which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions. FIN 48 requires that Registrant recognize in its financial statements, the impact of a tax position if that position is more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. The provisions of FIN 48 were effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006, with the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle recorded as an adjustment to opening retained earnings. In connection with the adoption of FIN 48, Registrant has elected an accounting policy to classify interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as interest or other expense. All tax years which are statutorily open are subject to examination by the appropriate taxing authorities. The Managing Owner evaluated the impact of adopting FIN 48 on Registrant’s financial statements. The adoption of FIN 48 had no material impact on Registrant, as Registrant’s tax positions are based on established tax precedence for the tax treatment of investment partnerships as flow through tax entities.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157 (“SFAS 157”), “Fair Value Measurements”. SFAS 157 requires use of a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels: quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1), inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly (Level 2), and unobservable inputs for the asset or liability (Level 3). SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.

The Registrant adopted SFAS 157 in the first quarter of 2008. The adoption of SFAS 157 had no impact to the investments in the Registrant’s financial statements. Of its unrealized losses at March 31, 2009, $(90,823) or 59.48% of Registrant’s investment is classified as Level 1 and $(61,868) or 40.52% as Level 2. Of its unrealized gain (losses) on open futures and forward contracts at December 31, 2008, $75,040 or 148.60% of the Registrant’s investments are classified as Level 1 and $(24,542) or (48.60)% as Level 2. There are no Level 3 investments on March 31, 2009 or December 31, 2008 using the fair value hierarchy of SFAS 157.

In October 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position FAS 157-3, “Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active” (“FSP FAS 157-3”). FSP FAS 157-3 clarified the application of FAS 157. FSP FAS 157-3 demonstrated how the fair value of a financial asset is determined when the market for that financial asset is inactive. FSP FAS 157-3 was effective upon issuance, including prior periods for which financial statements had not been issued. The Managing Owner evaluated the impact of adopting FSP FAS 157-3 and its impact on the Registrant’s financial statements. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the Registrant’s financial statements.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position FAS 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 clarified the application of SFAS 157. FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance for how the fair value of a financial asset or liability is determined when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased and on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009, and is to be applied prospectively. The Registrant adopted FSP FAS 157-4 effective January 1, 2009. As required, the Registrant also adopted FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments,” effective January 1, 2009. Preferred, as Managing Owner of the Registrant, evaluated the impact of adopting FSP FAS 157-4 and FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, on the Registrant’s financial statements. The adoption of these standards did not have an impact on Registrant’s financial statements.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159 (“SFAS 159”), “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”, including an amendment of SFAS 115. This statement provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 with early adoption permitted. The Managing Owner evaluated the impact of adopting SFAS 159 and its impact on the Registrant’s financial statements. The Registrant adopted SFAS 159 during the first quarter of 2008, and it did not have a material effect on the Registrant’s financial statements, as the Registrant did not elect the fair value option for any eligible financial assets or liabilities.

 

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In April 2007, the FASB Staff Position released FASB Fin No. 39-1 “Offsetting of Amounts Related to Certain Contracts” (“FSP FIN 39-1”). FSP FIN 39-1 requires that offsetting of assets and liabilities in the balance sheet is improper except where a right of setoff exists. The application of FSP FIN 39-1 is required for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim period within those fiscal years. The Managing Owner evaluated the impact of adopting FSP FIN 39-1 and its impact on the Registrant’s financial statements. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the Registrant’s financial statements.

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities – an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133” (“SFAS 161”). SFAS 161 establishes, among other things, the disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and for hedging activities. SFAS 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. The Managing Owner evaluated the impact of adopting SFAS 161 and its impact on the Registrant’s financial statements. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the Registrant’s financial statements.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Registrant commenced operations on April 6, 2000. Additional contributions raised through the continuous offering of limited interests (“Limited Interests”) and general interests (“General Interests” and, together with the Limited Interests, “Interests”) of beneficial ownership in Registrant. Registrant’s Interests were offered until it substantially achieved its subscription maximum of $50,000,000 Limited Interests in June 2003.

For the First Quarter 2009 and January 1, 2008 to March 28, 2008 (“First Quarter 2008”), subscriptions of Limited Interests and General Interests were $0 and $0, respectively.

Effective March 1, 2009, Interests in the Registrant can only be redeemed as of the last business day of each month. Through February 27, 2009, Investors were able to redeem their Interests on a weekly basis on the Friday of each week. For First Quarter 2009, redemptions of Limited Interests and General Interests were $438,011 and $197,480, respectively. For First Quarter 2008, redemptions of Limited Interests and General Interests were $1,467,950 and $17,016, respectively. Future redemptions will impact the amount of funds available for investment in commodity contracts in subsequent periods.

Limited Interests may no longer be exchanged for Limited Interests in World Monitor Trust II – Series D (“Series D”) or World Monitor Trust II – Series F (“Series F”), nor may Limited Interests in Series D or Series F be exchanged for Limited Interests in Registrant.

A significant portion of Registrant’s net assets are held in cash, which is used as margin for trading in commodities. In as much as the sole business of Registrant is to trade in commodities, Registrant continues to own such liquid assets to be used as margin. The clearing broker and bank credits Registrant with interest income on 100% of its average daily equity maintained in its accounts with the clearing broker and bank during each month at competitive interest rates.

The commodities contracts may be 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 Registrant from promptly liquidating its commodity futures positions.

Since Registrant’s business is to trade futures and forward 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). Registrant’s exposure to market risk is influenced by a number of factors including the volatility of interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, the liquidity of the markets in which the contracts are traded and the relationships among the contracts held. The inherent uncertainty of Registrant’s speculative trading as well as the development of drastic market occurrences could result in losses considerably beyond Registrant’s experience to date and could ultimately lead to a loss of all or substantially all of investors’ capital. The Managing Owner attempts to minimize these risks by requiring Registrant and the Trading Advisor to abide by various trading limitations and policies, which include limiting margin amounts, trading only in liquid markets and permitting the use

 

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of stop loss provisions. For a further discussion of the credit and market risks associated with Registrant’s futures and forward contracts, see Note 6 to Registrant’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008, which is filed as an exhibit to Registrant’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

Registrant does not have, nor does it expect to have, any capital assets.

Market Overview

Following is a market overview for First Quarter 2009 and First Quarter 2008:

First Quarter 2009

Many of the same economic problems that faced the US economy in the last months of 2008 were still apparent in the first three months of 2009 as President Obama was inaugurated. However, as the quarter progressed, there was at least a glimmer of hope, particularly in March. The “fear factor” was still very much in place, but to a somewhat lesser degree than at the start of the year. The major feature of the first quarter was a series of massive liquidity additions from the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) as they spent, lent or guaranteed $12.8 trillion. Also, the Fed announced they would buy significant quantities of Treasury paper going forward, resulting in the worst quarter for US Treasuries since 1996, as the Merrill Lynch Master Index plunged.

US economic data during the first quarter can only be described as bleak, as neither housing nor employment showed signs of imminent improvement. The Unemployment Rate rose to over 8.1% at the end of the quarter and payroll fell by an additional 650,000 in March as the economy lost over 5 million jobs since the US recession began. Housing Starts showed improvement in February, rising over 20% after it dropped nearly 40% in the three preceding months. Industrial production recorded consecutive months of decline through the first quarter. The latest fourth quarter Gross Domestic Product (“GDP”) revision came in at -6.3%, which is the worst in nearly three decades. The consumer held retrenched as Retail Sales fell 1.1% in March, were off 1.2% for the quarter and down 9.4% in the past twelve months.

Europe and Asia experienced a quarter similar to the US, with the exception of China. China’s GDP projections, however, were downgraded by almost 2%. As in the US, foreign central banks engaged in massive liquidity additions and bank bailout initiatives. The UK was particularly aggressive as the Bank of England cut its key lending rate to a record low 0.5% and announced an unprecedented plan to buy 75 billion pounds of commercial paper. The European Central Bank cut rates consistently throughout the quarter but at a less aggressive pace, despite anemic economic conditions. Concerns surrounding the health of the Eastern European banking sector lingered as the quarter concluded. Japan’s recession worsened materially during the first quarter, even as the Bank of Japan engaged in three liquidity-adding measures. Japan appears to be behind both the US, UK and Western Europe in its economic recovery mode. Australia and New Zealand suffered as the leading economic index for Australia hit a 26-year low in February.

Currencies: The Dollar Index ended March down overall. However, the dollar continued as the currency of choice on a flight-to-safety basis, despite noises from China and Russia regarding a proposed new global currency. The Obama administration quickly emphasized a continued policy for a strong dollar. During the quarter, the euro gained ground to the pound, while the US dollar advanced versus both. At one point, sterling was under $1.38 before ending the quarter at approximately $1.44, as the UK economy holds a basket case, led by plunging house prices. The yen periodically attracted flight-to-safety demand but that steadily lessened as the quarter developed. Japanese GDP continued to retract and there were few apparent inflationary pressures, while technical indicators pointed to modest additional weakness for the yen vs. the dollar and euro. The Australian and New Zealand dollars scored gains to both the yen and dollar to cap the quarter.

Energies: Crude ended the quarter at almost $50 per barrel, an 11% overall gain, as the market appeared to run into resistance at that level. At one point in early February, crude was down over 23% year-to-date before rallying 12% in the final week of the month. Crude closed March with a double-digit gain, clearly aided by the global equity rally. Demand destruction is still apparent with the latest data showing declines in consumption. OPEC’s member compliance appeared to hold, although there were rumblings of possible erosion. Reformulated gasoline prices edged up in March as gasoline at the pump rose. Natural gas inventories remained well above 5-year averages, which drove prices lower to close the quarter.

Indices: March proved to be the best month for US equities since 2002. However, the overall quarterly result was not pretty as the Dow Jones fell an overall approximate 13.3%. Only three of thirty components ended the period with higher prices; IBM, Home Depot and Intel. The NASDAQ lost over 3% for the quarter and the broad based S&P 500 fell

 

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over 11%. After being a severe drag on the market for months, financial and banking issues led a late first quarter rally. Asian and European equities experienced an overall positive March but, as in the US, lost ground for the quarter. The key European markets, FTSE, DAX and CAC ended the quarter down overall 10%, 17% and 15%, respectively. The leading Asian equity indices, the Nikkei and Hang Seng, ended the quarter down 14% and 6%, respectively. Korea’s Kospi ended the period with an overall 5% gain as buyers were encouraged by liquidity measures to aid the Korean economy. Australia and New Zealand both scored gains in March, however they suffered quarterly losses. Russia broke a six month losing streak with an approximate 27% surge to cap the quarter.

Agriculturals: Compared to the year-end rally seen in December 2008, during the first quarter of 2009, the agricultural markets saw both price and participation decline. The drop in Open Interest was the most notable, especially given its relative levels, as compared to historical pricing. In all of the four major markets, corn, soybeans, wheat and cotton, the Open Interest fell to the lowest levels seen since 2005. Prices, however, remained well above both comparative and historical norms and only the cotton market showed a resemblance to its historic norm during the quarter.

Metals: Copper rebounded in January despite a huge rise in inventories. Aluminum did not fare as well, losing over 10% following evidence of increased Chinese exports. Zinc and nickel experienced losses within the DJ AIG Index as both saw huge increases. Gold continued upwards through February as a steady pattern of flight-to-safety demand continued to emanate from plunging global equity values and the severe global banking crisis. Silver followed gold’s pattern and realized a positive overall February. Platinum and palladium posted gains for February as well. As for base metals, increased Chinese demand drove prices higher for copper and zinc. However, sluggish global steel demand persists for nickel with few indications of imminent improvement. Following four consecutive monthly gains, gold fell slightly in March. The metal was hurt toward month-end by a firmer US dollar as well as reduced flight-to-quality demand. A rally in global equities and benign global inflation data also contributed to lower performance. Physical demand outside of jewelry remained strong, with the notable exception of India where imports were flat in March. Silver traded in a volatile pattern and ended March with overall losses. Copper staged a limited rally in March and posted overall gains, attributable to China’s inventory stockpiling. Aluminum, zinc and lead posted gains in March as nickel prices fell modestly.

Softs and Livestock: In January, coffee rose over 8% within the DJ AIG Index, despite some end-of-month producer selling. Crop concerns surrounding Colombia and Central America were among the supportive factors. Coffee and cocoa prices both edged up in March. In January, sugar turned in solid performance, gaining over 6.5% within the DJ AIG Index and extended its rally into February. Cattle prices fell seven consecutive months within the DJ AIG Index on poor US demand and weak exports but rose finally in March. Live hogs rose over 3% in January on rumors of increased Russian purchases but fell again in February and March due to high corn prices and weak demand.

First Quarter 2008

General market consensus is that the US is in a recession. The question remains how long and deep it will be. Persistent liquidity problems, spreading credit market contagion and the worst stock market response to Federal Reserve (“Fed”) easing in the postwar era reveal the unusually intractable nature of the problems with which the Fed is presently grappling with. Perhaps more telling is the inability of the Fed to arrest the spread of liquidity problems across the credit market landscape and recurring spikes in the Ted-spread, the difference between the T-bill and LIBOR, and its extraordinarily high level, even after steep rate cuts and unprecedented actions through the discount window. Credit is the lifeblood of capitalist economies and a dysfunctional financial system appears to be threatening the US and the global economies.

US Treasuries finished the first quarter lower than year end 2007. The 10-year yield benchmark fell approximately to 3.41% from 4.00%. The 2-year yield was virtually unchanged in February but declined in March to near 1.60%. The 30-year note fell in March as well. The Fed lowered rates to 2.25% through three separate easing sessions during the quarter, which is a 2% decline. On March 11, the Fed announced a plan to lend up to $200 billion of Treasury securities in exchange for debt, including private mortgage backed securities that have been in a severe slump as homeowners default on payments. The biggest event of the quarter was the March 14 “rescue” of Bear Stearns & Co. Inc. through the sponsorship of the Fed and JP Morgan Chase & Co. after the investment house giant admitted its liquidity had significantly declined.

US first quarter economic data displayed little indication of a speedy housing recovery. Housing starts fell, building permits dropped to a 16-year low, confidence among home builders plummeted and mortgage delinquencies hit their highest levels since the Regan era. The outlook for employment worsened as the unemployment rate rose to

 

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5.1% from 4.8%, which is the highest level since September 2005. In March, nonfarm payrolls plunged and January and February estimates were significantly revised downward, which made the data even harder to swallow. As far as inflation is concerned, the Fed continues to express its usual caution but the economic slump seems to be taking precedence.

Outside the US, European Central Bank (“ECB”) rates remained unchanged throughout the first quarter and ECB president, Jean Claude Trichet, continued his hawkish stance giving no indication the ECB would detour from its tight monetary policy. Inflation in the Eurozone ran a bit high and closed the quarter at 3.50%. However, consumer and business confidence was stable. The Bank of England (“BOE”) seemed to be in an easing mode during the first three months of the year as UK economic data, housing in particular, were on the weak side. Also, UK GDP was only 0.6% for the fourth quarter 2007 and the first quarter data does not appear to have improved. The People’s Bank of the Republic of China maintained a tight monetary policy in an effort to curb inflation and comments from the Bank indicate they might press tighter in the coming months as the inflation threat thickens. In addition, eyes are on the Tibet crisis and its impact on the upcoming summer Olympic Games. The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark rate by 50 basis points on March 4 and Canadian GDP growth is minimal. The Bank of Japan remained on hold throughout the quarter. The Tankan report indicated decreased confidence as the manufacturing sector and the quarterly index fell.

Currencies: The US Dollar remained under pressure for most of March, extending the patterns of January and February. During the quarter, the US Dollar Index realized the weakest monthly close since its 1973 inception. Trading patterns in March were somewhat more two-sided than the straight down tone of January and February but the dollar was consistently unable to maintain consolidation rallies. The dollar continues to suffer from diversification efforts by foreign central banks such as China, Russia and some petro nations.

The euro continued its steep strengthening on the greenback through the first three months of 2008. The euro traded over an historical high-point prior to ending the quarter. The British pound concluded March little changed from February and January and ended the period slightly lower than year-end 2007. UK housing prices declined for five consecutive months as the subprime/credit concerns still hounded the British landscape. After closing out February at a three-year low, the dollar lost additional ground to the yen in March. The Japanese economy appears to be in better shape than the US as the yen continued its 2007 rally through to 2008. The Chinese yuan extended its gradual advance on the US dollar during the quarter. On a positive note for the greenback, the dollar strengthened on the Canadian dollar, Korean won and South African rand.

Energies: Record highs were set during the quarter as New York Mercantile Exchange crude futures traded over $110 in mid-March. Under March’s commodity deleveraging pressure, oil dropped and closed the quarter with a year-to-date gain over 6% within the Dow Jones AIG Index (“DJAIG”). A mid-March pipeline sabotage attempt in Iraq proved to be a limited disruption. Global demand, led primarily by China and India, remains the number one bullish factor for energy prices. Heating oil and natural gas performed handsomely in the first quarter, ending with gains of over 12% and 32%, respectively. Reformulated gasoline declined almost 3% during the three months as refining margins have been lean and, thus, production has lagged.

Agriculturals: Prior to the deleveraging commodity drawdown in late March, a weakening US dollar and supply side deficits drove agricultural prices to historical levels during the quarter. Corn began each month with prices on the upswing, which was followed at some point during the month with a temporary, profit taking sell-off. The fundamental reasons behind corn’s rally is the ethanol story, the growing potential of an eventual global food shortage and capital flows pouring into this “non-traditional” asset class. Wheat started the year off rather stable trading in the $9 to $10 per bushel (“pb”) range. As global fears of a wheat shortage hit the markets in February, prices launched to a record $25 pb but fell back to around $12 pb by the end of March, which capped off a positive quarter. Soybean prices encountered a similar trading pattern with a 28% increase by the end of February as increasing improvements in the quality of life in emerging nations drove the bean consumption pattern. As the March deleveraging took shape and rattled the markets, bean prices dropped 30%, ending the quarter with an overall loss.

Indices: It was a rocky quarter for the global equity markets. Cash flowed heavily from stocks to alternative assets in the wake of financial liquidity concerns and a weakening economic landscape. US stocks ended the quarter with their worst performance in six years. After a rally during the last week of the period, the Dow Jones Industrial Index finished down approximately 7.6% for the quarter, with financial stocks among the worst performers. The NASDAQ and S&P 500 dove 14% and 9.4% for the quarter, respectively. The US indices were presented with challenges related to the US financial mess along with the prolonged housing malaise.

 

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Equities in Europe experienced their worst quarter in six years as well. Similar to the US, a shift to alternative assets and the surrounding credit and liquidity disaster drove the negative performance. In contrast, Europe could count on the strength in the euro and sterling as compared to the weak dollar. The broad based Dow Jones STOXX 600® index was down overall for the quarter. Financials, telecoms and tech represented the weakest sectors. The German DAX closed the quarter down nearly 19%. The French CAC 40 ended the quarter with losses over 16%. London’s FTSE had the benefit of a more accommodative BOE but still lost more than 11.5% during the quarter.

Once again, Asia was a hotbed of volatility as the major indices incurred double-digit declines. Akin to the US and Europe, financial and credit issues were key negative factors. Japan was impacted by negative economic data and, unlike the US, Japan concluded the period on a defensive note. The Nikkei lost 2.3% in the final session, finishing down over 18% for the quarter. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index exhibited extreme volatility and ended the quarter with an almost 19% loss. In Australia, the All Ordinaries Index benefited from high commodity prices but not from the Reserve Bank’s very tight monetary policy and ended the quarter down roughly 15.7%

Metals: March was a bumpy month for gold. The metal reached an all-time high of approximately $1,034 on March 17. Also, commodities as an asset group experienced deleveraging, the result being a slide in gold prices. The quarter closed at over $921, resulting in a loss of approximately 6% for March, lowering the quarterly gain to plus 8.5%. Silver followed its parasitic role and followed gold through a very volatile trading pattern and finished with strong quarterly performance over 15%. The slowing demand for jewelry had less of an impact on silver than on gold. Platinum had a positive month but prices were rocky as Asian demand for jewelry cooled and power and labor problems in South Africa remained a concern. Palladium followed suit and had a positive quarter.

Prices increased across the board for base metals during the first quarter despite being affected by the deleveraging process in March. Copper gained a hefty 25.7% as demand outside the US remained strong. Power problems in South Africa and China lent support to aluminum. Increasing stainless steel production and demand resulted in an approximate 9.4% gain for nickel within the DJAIG. Mounting battery related demand and a narrowing production deficit resulted in a profitable quarter for lead. Tin and zinc witnessed profitable quarters as well.

Softs and Livestock: During the quarter, sugar prices exhibited extreme volatility, falling over 20% in March after a stellar February, bringing their quarterly gain to over 4% within the DJAIG. Higher production forecasts and inventory levels and the commodity pull-back were factors that promoted the 20% drop in March. Coffee lost over 8% within the DJAIG for the quarter and was the index’s worst performance component for March. Cocoa hit a 28-year high during the period and finished the quarter with positive overall performance. Citrus prices fell about 24% on indications of increased production as inventories topped two-year levels.

Live cattle extended its 2007 slide into the first quarter as performance finished down over 13.4%. Some blame the economic slump and oversupply for bad performance. After plummeting a hefty 11.6% in March, live hogs hold the dubious honor of being the weakest component within the DJAIG during the first quarter, closing down over 18.5%. On a positive note, demand in Asia remained strong.

Sector Performance

Due to the nature of Registrant’s trading activities, a period-to-period comparison of its trading results is not meaningful. However, a discussion of Registrant’s trading results for the major sectors in which Registrant traded for First Quarter 2009 and First Quarter 2008 are presented below.

First Quarter 2009

Currencies: (-) Registrant experienced the majority of its gains in the Japanese yen, New Zealand dollar and Israeli sheckel. The majority of the losses were realized in the Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, euro and South African rand.

Energies: (+) Registrant experienced in the natural gas sector. Losses were experienced in Brent crude and crude oil.

Grains: (-) Registrant experienced losses in corn, cotton, wheat and soybeans.

 

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Indices: (-) Registrant experienced a majority of its gains in the DJ Stoxx 50, IBEX and Dow Jones Industrial Average. Losses were experienced in the DAX, Nasdax, and Nikkei.

Interest Rates: (-) Registrant experienced a majority of its gains in the Euribor, Eurodollar, 2-year German Bond and short sterling. Losses were made in the Euroyen, Japanese Government Bonds, London Gilts and US Treasury Notes.

Meats: (+) Registrant experienced gains in live cattle.

Metals: (-) Registrant experienced gains in aluminum. Losses were made in gold, zinc and silver.

Softs: (-) Registrant experienced losses in coffee, cocoa and sugar.

First Quarter 2008

Currencies: (+) Registrant experienced the majority of its losses in the Turkish lira, Israeli sheckel, Australian dollar, New Zealand dollar, and Singapore dollar. The majority of the gains were made in the Korean won, the euro, the Hungarian forint, Canadian dollar and US dollar.

Energies: (+) Registrant experienced gains in crude oil, heating oil, natural gas, gas oil and brent crude.

Grains: (+) Registrant experienced losses in soybeans and soybean meal. Gains were experienced in wheat, cotton and corn.

Indices: (+) Registrant experienced a majority of its gains in the DJ Stoxx 50, the Nikkei, the Hang Seng and the CAC 40. The majority of losses were experienced in the IBEX, Russell 2000 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Interest Rates: (-) Registrant experienced a majority of its losses in the German Bund, the German 2-year Bonds, Short Sterling and the Euribor. The majority of gains were experienced in U.S. Treasury Notes and Japanese Government Bonds.

Meats: (+) Registrant experienced gains in live cattle.

Metals: (-) Registrant experienced losses in aluminum, gold and copper. Gains were made in silver.

Softs: (-) Registrant experienced losses in coffee, cocoa and sugar.

Results of Operations

The net asset value (“Net Asset Value”) per Interest as of March 31, 2009 was $212.34, a decrease of 6.24% from the December 31, 2008 Net Asset Value per Interest of $226.47. The Net Asset Value per Interest as of March 28, 2008 was $197.20, an increase of 10.51% from the December 31, 2007 Net Asset Value per Interest of $178.44. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

Registrant’s trading gains (losses) before commissions and related fees during First Quarter 2009 and First Quarter 2008 were approximately $(793,000) and $2,292,000, respectively.

Registrant’s average net asset level increased during the First Quarter 2009 in comparison to the First Quarter 2008 primarily due to the positive trading performance during 2008 which more than offset the effect of redemptions. Registrant’s average net asset level decreased during the First Quarter 2008 in comparison to the First Quarter 2007 primarily due to the effect of redemptions.

Interest income is earned on the average daily equity maintained with the clearing broker and bank at competitive interest rates and, therefore, varies according to interest rates, trading performance and redemptions. Interest income decreased by approximately $91,000 during First Quarter 2009 as compared to First Quarter 2008 primarily due to declining interest rates which more than offset the effects of the increase in average nets assets discussed above. Interest income decreased by approximately $179,000 during the First Quarter 2008 as compared to First Quarter 2007 primarily due to declining interest rates and reduced average net asset levels, as discussed above.

 

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Through February 27, 2009, administrative services and other transaction fees were calculated on Registrant’s Net Asset Value at the end of each week, and therefore, varied according to weekly trading performance and redemptions. Subsequent to February 27, 2009, administrative services and other transaction fees are calculated on Registrant’s Net Asset Value on the last business day of each month, and therefore, vary according to monthly trading performance and redemptions. Other transaction fees consist of National Futures Association, exchange and clearing fees as well as floor brokerage costs and give-up charges, which are based on the number of trades the Trading Advisor executes, as well as which exchange, clearing firm or bank on, or through, which the contract is traded. Administrative services and other transaction fees increased by approximately $21,000 in First Quarter 2009 as compared to First Quarter 2008 primarily due to increased average net asset levels discussed above. Administrative services and other transaction fees decreased by approximately $42,000 in First Quarter 2008 as compared to First Quarter 2007 primarily due to reduced average net asset levels discussed above.

Through February 27, 2009, management fees were calculated on Registrant’s Net Asset Value at the end of each week, and therefore, were affected by weekly trading performance and redemptions. Subsequent to February 27, 2009, management fees are calculated on Registrant’s Net Asset Value at the end of each month, and therefore, are affected by monthly trading performance and redemptions. Management fees increased by approximately $7,000 during the First Quarter 2009 as compared to First Quarter 2008 primarily due to increased average net asset levels discussed above. Management fees decreased by approximately $15,000 during the First Quarter 2008 as compared to First Quarter 2007 primarily due to reduced average net asset levels discussed above.

Through February 27, 2009, incentive fees were based on the “New High Net Trading Profits” (as defined in the Advisory Agreement) generated by the Trading Advisor, accrued weekly and were ultimately determined as of the close of business on the last Friday of each calendar quarter. Subsequent to February 27, 2009, incentive fees are based on the “New High Net Trading Profits” generated by the Trading Advisor, are accrued monthly and are ultimately determined as of the last business day of each calendar quarter. Incentive fees of $31 were earned in the First Quarter 2009 and no incentive fees were earned during the First Quarter 2008.

General and administrative expenses were approximately $65,000 and $60,000 in First Quarter 2009 and First Quarter 2008, respectively. These expenses include accounting, audit, tax, and legal fees, as well as printing and postage costs related to reports sent to limited owners and are before reimbursement of costs incurred by the Managing Owner on behalf of Registrant. To the extent that general and administrative expenses exceed 1.5% of Registrant’s Average Net Asset Value during the year (with a maximum of 0.5% attributable to other than legal and audit expenses), such amounts are borne by the Managing Owner and its affiliates. During First Quarter 2009, such amounts borne by the Managing Owner and its affiliates were approximately $4,700. No such expenses exceeded these limits during the First Quarter 2008.

Inflation

Inflation has had no material impact on the operations or on the financial condition of Registrant from inception through March 31, 2009.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations

As of March 31, 2009, Registrant had not utilized special purpose entities to facilitate off-balance sheet financing arrangements and has no loan guarantee arrangements or off-balance sheet arrangements of any kind other than agreements entered into in the normal course of business, which may include indemnification provisions related to certain risks service providers, such as our accountants, undertake in performing services which are in the best interests of Registrant. While Registrant’s exposure under such indemnification provisions cannot be estimated, these general business indemnifications are not expected to have a material impact on Registrant’s financial position.

Registrant’s contractual obligations are with the Managing Owner, Trading Advisor and the Registrant’s commodity broker. Management fees payable by Registrant to the Trading Advisor and the Managing Owner are calculated as a fixed percentage of Registrant’s Net Asset Value. Incentive fees payable by Registrant to the Trading Advisor are at a fixed rate, calculated as a percentage of Registrant’s “New High Net Trading Profits”. As such, the Managing Owner cannot anticipate the amounts to be paid for future periods as Net Asset Values and “New High Net Trading Profits” are not known until a future date. Commissions payable to Registrant’s commodity broker are based on a cost per executed trade and, as such, the Managing Owner cannot anticipate the amount that will be required under the brokerage agreement, as the level of executed trades are not known until a future date. These

 

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agreements are effective for one-year terms, renewable automatically for additional one-year terms unless terminated. Additionally, these agreements may be terminated by either party thereto for various reasons. For a further discussion of Registrant’s contractual obligations, see Notes 1 and 3 to Registrant’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008, which is filed as an exhibit to Registrant’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Information regarding quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk is not required pursuant to Item 305(e) of Regulation S-K.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Registrant’s “disclosure controls and procedures” (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by Registrant in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and that such information is accumulated and communicated to Registrant’s management, including the Managing Owner’s Co-Chief Executive Officers and Director of Fund Administration (who, in these capacities, function as the Principal Executive Officers and Principal Financial Officer, respectively, of Registrant), as appropriate to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

In designing and evaluating Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures, the Managing Owner recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In addition, the design of disclosure controls and procedures must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and that management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of the controls can prove absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within Registrant have been detected.

The Managing Owner’s management, under the supervision and with the participation of certain officers of the Managing Owner (including the Managing Owner’s Co-Chief Executive Officers and Director of Fund Administration), has evaluated the effectiveness of Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon such evaluation, the Managing Owner’s Co-Chief Executive Officers and Director of Fund Administration have concluded that, as of the end of such period, Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a – 15(f) and 15d – 15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the first quarter of 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

There are no legal proceedings pending by or against Registrant or the Managing Owner, or to which Registrant or Managing Owner was a party during the period covered by this Report.

 

Item 1.A. Risk Factors

There have been no changes from risk factors as previously disclosed in Registrant’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

 

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

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. Exhibits:

 

31.1    Certification pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 (filed herewith)
31.2    Certification pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 (filed herewith)
32.1    Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)
32.2    Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

WORLD MONITOR TRUST II – SERIES E  
By:   Preferred Investment Solutions Corp.,  
  its managing owner  
  By:  

/s/ Kenneth A. Shewer

  Date: May 14, 2009
  Name:   Kenneth A. Shewer  
  Title:   Co-Chief Executive Officer  
    (Principal Executive Officer)  
  By:  

/s/ David K. Spohr

  Date: May 14, 2009
  Name:   David K. Spohr  
  Title:   Senior Vice President and Director of Fund Administration  
    (Principal Financial/Accounting Officer)  

 

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