EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF DB COMMODITY SERVICES LLC UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF DB COMMODITY SERVICES LLC

Exhibit 99.1

DB COMMODITY SERVICES LLC

(An Indirect Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG)

Financial Statements

June 30, 2011 (Unaudited)


DB COMMODITY SERVICES LLC

(An Indirect Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG)

Statements of Financial Condition

June 30, 2011 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2010

 

     2011      2010  
Assets      

Due from DB Exchange Traded Funds

   $ 9,025,281      $ 7,711,150  

Investment in DB Exchange Traded Funds

     15,489        14,786  

Due from affiliate, net

     13,944,813        97,703,702  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 22,985,583      $ 105,429,638  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
Liabilities and Member’s Capital      

Liabilities:

     

Accrued expenses

   $ 10,851,776      $ 8,015,861  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     10,851,776        8,015,861  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Member’s capital

     12,133,807        97,413,777  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and member’s capital

   $ 22,985,583      $ 105,429,638  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited financial statements.

 

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DB COMMODITY SERVICES LLC

(An Indirect Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG)

Unaudited Statements of Income and Expenses

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

 

     2011      2010  

Income:

     

Management fees

   $ 54,148,363      $ 43,816,501  

Equity in earnings in investment in DB Exchange Traded Funds

     703        (444
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total income

     54,149,066        43,816,057  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Expenses:

     

Legal fees

     539,152        1,034,690  

Audit fees and tax services

     3,368,930        2,691,322  

Printing services

     479,071        525,018  

Administrator and trustee fees

     2,357,860        2,073,094  

Distribution fees

     10,247,667        7,711,187  

Registration fees

     —          1,825,640  

Other

     436,356        639,351  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses

     17,429,036        16,500,302  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 36,720,030      $ 27,315,755  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited financial statements.

 

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DB COMMODITY SERVICES LLC

(An Indirect Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG)

Unaudited Statements of Changes in Member’s Capital

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

 

     2011     2010  

Member’s capital, January 1

   $ 97,413,777     $ 42,133,072  

Net income

     36,720,030       27,315,755  

Dividend Declared

     (122,000,000     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Member’s capital, June 30

   $ 12,133,807     $ 69,448,827  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited financial statements.

 

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DB COMMODITY SERVICES LLC

(An Indirect Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG)

Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

 

     2011     2010  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 36,720,030     $ 27,315,755  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

(Increase) decrease in operating assets:

    

Due from DB Exchange Traded Funds

     (1,314,131     178,462  

Due from affiliate, net

     83,758,889       (28,483,995

Increase (decrease) in investment in DB Exchange Traded Funds

     (703     444  

Prepaid expenses

     —         1,825,640  

Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:

    

Accrued expenses

     2,835,915       (836,306
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     122,000,000       —    

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

(Increase) decrease in financing activities:

    

Dividends Declared

     (122,000,000     —    

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ —       $ —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited financial statements.

 

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DB COMMODITY SERVICES LLC

(An Indirect Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG)

Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements

 

June 30, 2011

 

(1) Organization and Basis of Presentation

DB Commodity Services LLC (the Company), a Delaware limited liability company, was formed on May 23, 2005, and is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corporation. The Company is registered as a commodity pool operator and commodity trading advisor with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and is a member of the National Futures Association.

The Company serves as the managing owner, commodity pool operator, and commodity trading advisor to the following funds, the “DB Exchange Traded Funds”:

 

   

PowerShares DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund (DBC)

 

   

PowerShares DB G10 Currency Harvest Fund (DBV)

 

   

PowerShares DB Multi Sector Commodity Trust in seven separate series, or Funds:

 

  PowerShares DB Energy Fund (DBE)

 

  PowerShares DB Oil Fund (DBO)

 

  PowerShares DB Precious Metals Fund (DBP)

 

  PowerShares DB Gold Fund (DGL)

 

  PowerShares DB Silver Fund (DBS)

 

  PowerShares DB Base Metals Fund (DBB)

 

  PowerShares DB Agriculture Fund (DBA)

 

   

PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Trust in two separate series, or Funds:

 

  PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund (UUP)

 

  PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bearish Fund (UDN)

 

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

  (a) Basis of Accounting

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

  (b) Use of Estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income, expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities during the reporting period of the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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DB COMMODITY SERVICES LLC

(An Indirect Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG)

Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements

 

June 30, 2011

 

  (c) Due from DB Exchange Traded Funds

Due from the DB Exchange Traded Funds represents outstanding management fees for services provided to the DB Exchange Traded Funds as commodity pool operator, commodity trading advisor and managing owner. The fees are recorded at the invoiced amounts and do not bear interest. Management has determined that there was no risk of unrecoverable amounts, and therefore, no allowance for doubtful accounts was provided for as of June 30, 2011 or December 31, 2010.

 

  (d) Investment in DB Exchange Traded Funds

The Company’s investments in the DB Exchange Traded Funds consist of capital contributions in the general shares of the Funds and are accounted for using the equity method. The Company adjusts the carrying amount of the investments to recognize the Company’s share of earnings or losses of the investment. Distributions received from the investments reduce the carrying amount of the respective investments.

 

  (e) Income Taxes

The Company is a limited liability company and did not elect to be taxable as a corporation for U.S. income tax purposes. Accordingly, the Company will not incur U.S. income taxes. No provision for federal, state, and local income taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements, as its owner member is liable for income taxes, if any, on the Company’s income, loss, and other items, and there is no tax sharing arrangement between the Company and its owner member. Based on the effective tax rate of the Company’s owner member, the Company’s pro rata income tax expense would be approximately $11,000,000 and $8,200,000 for the federal tax, $2,500,000 and $1,900,000 for the New York State tax, and $2,800,000 and $2,100,000 for the New York City tax for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. As the Company is not required to separately file its own returns, the following is the major tax jurisdiction for the Company’s parent, DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corporation, and the earliest tax year subject to examination: United States – 2007.

 

  (f) Revenue Recognition

Fees for management services are recognized on an accrual basis when earned. Fees for management services are accrued for each of the Funds monthly.

 

(3) Related-Party Transactions

 

  (a) Management Fees and Due from DB Exchange Traded Funds

The DBA and DBC Funds pay the Company a management fee, monthly in arrears, in an amount equal to 0.85% per annum of their net asset values

The DBO, DBS, DGL, DBB, DBE, DBP, DBV, UDN, and UUP Funds pay the Company a management fee, monthly in arrears, in an amount equal to 0.75% per annum of their net asset values.

 

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DB COMMODITY SERVICES LLC

(An Indirect Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG)

Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements

 

June 30, 2011

 

During the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company earned management fees of $54,148,363 and $43,816,501, respectively. As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, Due from DB Exchange Traded Funds was $9,025,281 and $7,711,150, respectively.

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2011
Management
Fees
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
Management
Fees
     June 30, 2011
Due from DB
Exchange
Traded Funds
     June 30, 2010
Due from DB
Exchange
Traded Funds
 

DBA Fund

   $ 14,568,248       $ 9,704,715       $ 2,261,850       $ 1,833,427   

DBB Fund

     2,214,615         1,789,165         359,132         290,028   

DBC Fund

     25,100,043         19,058,256         4,281,994         3,507,167   

DBE Fund

     814,889         1,208,884         140,561         98,899   

DBO Fund

     2,307,448         1,403,177         365,317         381,087   

DBP Fund

     1,576,335         985,998         340,911         244,532   

DBS Fund

     1,043,763         279,946         111,923         122,896   

DGL Fund

     1,004,062         617,660         158,985         206,598   

DBV Fund

     1,342,838         1,517,369         226,413         227,190   

UDN Fund

     586,904         799,035         97,279         98,615   

UUP Fund

     3,589,218         6,452,296         680,916         700,711   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 54,148,363       $ 43,816,501       $ 9,025,281       $ 7,711,150   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (b) Organization and Offering Costs

The Company assumes all organization and offering costs of the Funds. Expenses incurred with the continuous offering of limited shares will also be paid by the Company.

 

  (c) Administration Expenses

The Company assumes all routine operational, administrative and other ordinary expenses of the Funds, including, but not limited to, computer services, the fees and expenses of the Trustee, legal and accounting fees and expenses, audit and tax preparation expenses, filing fees and printing, mailing and duplication costs. Accordingly, such expenses are recorded in the statement of income and expenses of the Company. Please refer to note 7 for further details on service agreements.

 

  (d) Service Agreement

The Company, in its capacity as the managing owner and on behalf of the Funds, entered into a service agreement with Deutsche Bank AG for services including, but not limited to, trading, accounting, legal, human resources, and other. The costs of these services are assumed by Deutsche Bank AG with no cost allocation to the Company or the Funds.

 

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DB COMMODITY SERVICES LLC

(An Indirect Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG)

Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements

 

June 30, 2011

 

  (e) Due from Affiliate, Net

Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch provides the Company with a cash facility to cover its operational expenses and to deposit management fees received from the DB Exchange Traded Funds. This cash management program is noninterest-bearing and there is no expiration date. As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had a net receivable from affiliate of $13,944,813 and $97,703,702, respectively.

 

  (f) Dividends

On May 9, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a $122,000,000 dividend. The dividend was paid on May 12, 2011.

 

(4) Investments in DB Exchange Traded Funds

Investments in DB Exchange Traded Funds as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 amount to $15,489 and $14,786, respectively. The Company’s ownership in each of the DB Exchange Traded Funds represents less than 1.0% of the Funds’ equity.

 

(5) Accrued Expenses

Accrued expenses as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 consist of the following:

 

     2011      2010  

Audit Fees & Tax Services

   $ 2,989,779       $ 4,808,500   

Distribution Fees

     5,833,279         1,392,102   

Administrator & Trustee Fees

     1,175,892         670,769   

Legal Fees

     482,479         590,947   

Printing Services

     283,373         392,133   

Other

     86,974         161,410   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 10,851,776       $ 8,015,861   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(6) Prepaid Expenses

There were no prepaid expenses as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

 

(7) Service Agreements

 

  (a) Trust Agreement

Under the Trust Agreement of the Funds, Wilmington Trust Company (the Trustee of the Funds) has delegated to the Company the exclusive management and control of all aspects of the business of the Funds. Trustee fees are paid on behalf of the Funds by the Company.

 

  (b) Administration Agreement

The Company, in its capacity as the managing owner and on behalf of each of the Funds, has appointed The Bank of New York Mellon as the administrator (the Administrator), custodian and transfer agent of the Funds and has entered into separate administrative, custodian, transfer agency

 

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DB COMMODITY SERVICES LLC

(An Indirect Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG)

Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements

 

June 30, 2011

 

and service agreements (collectively referred to as the Administration Agreement). The Administrator performs or supervises the performance of services necessary for the operation and administration of each of the Funds (other than making investment decisions), including receiving and processing orders to create and redeem shares of the Funds, net asset value calculations, accounting, and other fund administrative services. The Administrator’s monthly fees are paid on behalf of the Funds by the Company.

 

  (c) Distribution Services Agreement

ALPS Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor) provides certain distribution services to the Funds. Pursuant to the Distribution Services Agreement between the Company in its capacity as managing owner of the Funds and the Distributor, the Distributor assists the Company and the Administrator with certain functions and duties relating to distribution and marketing including reviewing and approving marketing materials. Distribution fees are paid on behalf of the Funds by the Company.

 

  (d) License Agreement

Under the License Agreement among Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC (the Licensor), and the Company in its own capacity, and in its capacity as the managing owner and on behalf of the Funds, the Licensor granted to the Funds a nonexclusive license to use the PowerShares® trademark (the Trademark) anywhere in the world, solely in connection with the marketing and promotion of the Funds and to use or refer to the Trademark in connection with the issuance and trading of the Funds’ shares as necessary. License fees are paid on behalf of the Funds by the Company.

 

  (e) Marketing Agreement

Pursuant to a marketing agreement between Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc., an affiliate of the Licensor, and the Company in its capacity as the managing owner and on behalf of the Funds, Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc. assists the Company and the Administrator with certain functions and duties such as providing various educational and marketing activities regarding each of the Funds, primarily in the secondary trading market. Activities include, but are not limited to, communicating each of the Funds’ names, characteristics, uses, benefits, and risks, consistent with the prospectus, engagement in public seminars, road shows, conferences, media interviews, fielding incoming telephone “800” number calls, and distributing sales literature and other communications (including electronic media) regarding each of the Funds. Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc. will not open customer accounts or handle orders for the Funds. Marketing fees are paid on behalf of the Funds by the Company.

 

(8) Commitments and Contingencies

The Company has entered into various service agreements on behalf of the Funds that contain a variety of representations, or provide indemnification provisions related to certain risks service providers undertake in performing services that are in the best interests of the Funds. While the Company’s exposure under such indemnification provisions cannot be estimated until a claim arises, these general business indemnifications are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position.

 

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DB COMMODITY SERVICES LLC

(An Indirect Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG)

Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements

 

June 30, 2011

 

(9) Business and Credit Concentration

The Company’s business is to serve as the managing owner, commodity pool operator, and commodity trading advisor to the DB Exchange Traded Funds. The basis for the management fee calculation is the Funds’ net asset value. Accordingly, factors that may have the effect of causing a decline in the Funds’ net asset value will affect the Company’s income from management fees.

 

(10) Subsequent Events

The Company evaluated the need for disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events through August 29, 2011, the date the financial statements were available to be issued. This evaluation did not result in any subsequent events that necessitated disclosures and/or adjustments to the Company’s financial statements and notes to the financial statements.

 

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