N-CSR 1 dncsr.htm LEGG MASON PARTNERS CAPITAL FUND INC LEGG MASON PARTNERS CAPITAL FUND INC

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

 

Investment Company Act file number

   811-02667

 

Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

125 Broad Street, New York, NY   10004
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

 

Robert I. Frenkel, Esq.

Legg Mason & Co., LLC

300 First Stamford Place, 4th Floor

Stamford, CT 06902

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 451-2010

 

Date of fiscal year end: December 31

 

Date of reporting period: December 31, 2006


ITEM 1. REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS.

The Annual Report to Stockholders is filed herewith.


ANNUAL REPORT

 

DECEMBER 31, 2006

 

LOGO

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc.

Legg Mason Partners Balanced Fund

Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc.

Legg Mason Partners Investors

Value Fund, Inc.

Legg Mason Partners Small Cap Growth Fund I

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT PRODUCTS: NOT FDIC INSURED Ÿ NO BANK GUARANTEE Ÿ MAY LOSE VALUE

 


Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc.

 

Annual Report  •  December 31, 2006

What’s

Inside

 

Letter from the Chairman

  I

Fund Overview:

 

Legg Mason Partners Balanced Fund

  1

Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc.

  5

Legg Mason Partners Investors Value Fund, Inc.

  9

Legg Mason Partners Small Cap Growth Fund I

  13

Fund at a Glance

  17

Fund Expenses

  21

Fund Performance

  29

Historical Performance

  33

Schedules of Investments

  37

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

  61

Statements of Operations

  63

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

  64

Financial Highlights

  68

Notes to Financial Statements

  88

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

  109

Additional Information

  110

Additional Shareholder Information

  115

Important Tax Information

  120


Letter from the Chairman

LOGO

R. JAY GERKEN, CFA

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

 

Dear Shareholder,

U.S. economic growth was mixed during the 12-month reporting period. After gross domestic product (“GDP”)i expanded 1.7% in the fourth quarter of 2005, the economy then rebounded sharply in the first quarter of 2006. Over this period, GDP rose 5.6%, its best showing since the third quarter of 2003. In the second quarter of 2006, GDP growth was 2.6% and it further moderated to 2.0% in the third quarter. The economy then strengthened in the fourth quarter, due largely to increased consumer spending. Over this time, the advance estimate for GDP growth was 3.5%.

After increasing the federal funds rateii to 5.25% in June—its 17th consecutive rate hike—the Federal Reserve Board (“Fed”)iii paused from raising rates at its next five meetings. In its statement accompanying the January 2007 meeting, the Fed stated, “Recent indicators have suggested somewhat firmer economic growth, and some tentative signs of stabilization have appeared in the housing market. Readings on core inflation have improved modestly in recent months, and inflation pressures seem likely to moderate over time.”

After posting lackluster results in the first half of 2006, stocks rallied sharply and generated strong results during the second half of the reporting period. Early in the year, continued Fed rate hikes, record high oil prices and uncertainty about the economy dragged down the stock market. However, oil prices then retreated, the economy began to weaken and the Fed held rates steady. These factors, combined with continued strong corporate profits, propelled the market higher. All told, the S&P 500 Indexiv returned 15.78% during the 12 months ended December 31, 2006.

During the reporting period, short- and long-term Treasury yields experienced periods of significant volatility. After peaking in late June—with two- and 10-year Treasuries hitting 5.29% and 5.25%, respectively—rates fell sharply as the Fed paused from its tightening cycle. In addition,

 

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inflationary pressures eased as oil prices fell after reaching a record high in mid-July. Overall, during the 12 months ended December 31, 2006, two-year Treasury yields increased to 4.82% versus 4.41% when the reporting period began. Over the same period, 10-year Treasury yields moved from 4.39% to 4.71%. Looking at the 12-month period as a whole, the overall bond market, as measured by the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Indexv, returned 4.33%.

Please read on for a more detailed look at prevailing economic and market conditions during the Funds’ fiscal year and to learn how those conditions have affected each Fund’s performance.

Special Shareholder Notices

Legg Mason Partners Balanced Fund

Shareholder approval of a reorganization pursuant to which the Fund’s assets will be acquired, and its liabilities assumed by Legg Mason Partners Capital and Income Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”), in exchange for shares of the Acquiring Fund has been obtained. It is expected that the Fund will be terminated, and shares of the Acquiring Fund distributed to Fund shareholders on or about March 16, 2007.

Effective August 1, 2006, Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (“LMPFA”) became the Fund’s investment manager and ClearBridge Advisors, LLC (“ClearBridge”), formerly known as CAM North America, LLC and Western Asset Management Company (“Western Asset”) became the Fund’s subadvisers. The portfolio managers who are responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund remained the same immediately prior to and immediately after the date of these changes. LMPFA, ClearBridge and Western Asset are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Legg Mason, Inc.

Certain changes regarding share class pricing and related matters were implemented on November 20, 2006. Please consult the Fund’s current prospectus for more information.

Prior to November 20, 2006, the Fund was known as Salomon Brothers Balanced Fund.

Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund

Effective August 1, 2006, Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (“LMPFA”) became the Fund’s investment

manager and ClearBridge Advisors, LLC (“ClearBridge”), formerly known as CAM North America, LLC, became the Fund’s

 

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subadviser. The portfolio managers who are responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund remained the same immediately prior to and immediately after the date of these changes. LMPFA and ClearBridge are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Legg Mason, Inc.

Certain changes regarding share class pricing and related matters were implemented on November 20, 2006. Please consult the Fund’s current prospectus for more information.

Prior to November 20, 2006, the Fund was known as Salomon Brothers Capital Fund.

Legg Mason Partners Investors Value Fund

Effective August 1, 2006, Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (“LMPFA”) became the Fund’s investment manager and ClearBridge Advisors, LLC (“ClearBridge”), formerly known as CAM North America, LLC, became the Fund’s subadviser. The portfolio managers who are responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund remained the same immediately prior to and immediately after the date of these changes. LMPFA and ClearBridge are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Legg Mason, Inc.

Certain changes regarding share class pricing and related matters were implemented on November 20, 2006. Please consult the Fund’s current prospectus for more information.

Prior to November 20, 2006, the Fund was known as Salomon Brothers Investors Value Fund.

Legg Mason Partners Small Cap Growth Fund I

Effective August 1, 2006, Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (“LMPFA”) became the Fund’s investment manager and ClearBridge Advisors, LLC (“ClearBridge”), formerly known as CAM North America, LLC, became the Fund’s subadviser. The portfolio managers who are responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund remained the same immediately prior to and immediately after the date of these changes but have been replaced effective February 12, 2007. ClearBridge has appointed Jeffrey J. Russell and Aram E. Green as portfolio managers of the Fund. Messrs. Russell and Green are primarily responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Fund and have ultimate authority to make portfolio decisions. They work with a team of sector analysts who are responsible for stock selection in one or more industries. LMPFA and ClearBridge are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Legg Mason, Inc.

 

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Certain changes regarding share class pricing and related matters were implemented on November 20, 2006. Please consult the Fund’s current prospectus for more information.

Prior to November 20, 2006, the Fund was known as Salomon Brothers Small Cap Growth Fund.

Information About Your Funds

As you may be aware, several issues in the mutual fund industry have come under the scrutiny of federal and state regulators. Affiliates of the Funds’ manager have, in recent years, received requests for information from various government regulators regarding market timing, late trading, fees, and other mutual fund issues in connection with various investigations. The regulators appear to be examining, among other things, the Funds’ response to market timing and shareholder exchange activity, including compliance with prospectus disclosure related to these subjects. The Funds are not in a position to predict the outcome of these requests and investigations.

Important information with regard to recent regulatory developments that may affect the Funds is contained in the Notes to Financial Statements included in this report.

As always, thank you for your confidence in our stewardship of your assets. We look forward to helping you meet your financial goals.

Sincerely,

LOGO

R. Jay Gerken, CFA

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

February 13, 2007

All index performance reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. Please note that an investor cannot invest directly in an index.

 

i

 

Gross domestic product is a market value of goods and services produced by labor and property in a given country.

 

ii

 

The federal funds rate is the interest rate that banks with excess reserves at a Federal Reserve district bank charge other banks that need overnight loans.

 

iii

 

The Federal Reserve Board is responsible for the formulation of a policy designed to promote economic growth, full employment, stable prices, and a sustainable pattern of international trade and payments.

 

iv

 

The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of 500 stocks that is generally representative of the performance of larger companies in the U.S.

 

v

 

The Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index is a broad-based bond index comprised of government, corporate, mortgage and asset-backed issues, rated investment grade or higher, and having at least one year to maturity.

 

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Fund Overview

Legg Mason Partners Balanced Fund

 

Q. What were the overall market conditions during the Fund’s reporting period?

A. The economy weakened during the period due, in part, to the lagged effect of higher short-term interest rates and a rapidly cooling housing market. Inflationary pressures intensified during the first half of the reporting period. However, as oil prices retreated from their July record high and housing prices moderated, inflation became less of an issue. The Federal Reserve Board (“Fed”)i boosted its target federal funds rateii from 4.25% when the reporting period began to 5.25% in June 2006. The Fed then held rates steady during the remainder of the year.

After a weak first half of the year, the U.S. stock market rallied sharply and generated strong returns in the second half of 2006. The stock market’s early woes were due to a variety of factors. These included the Fed continuing to raise short-term interest rates, record high oil prices, the cooling housing market, and concerns about the future direction of the economy and corporate profits. However, many of these issues soon lifted as oil prices fell sharply, the Fed paused from raising interest rates, and corporate profits continued to surprise on the upside. For the year as a whole, the S&P 500 Indexiii rose 15.78%, its best performance since 2003. The market’s gains were broad in scope. All 10 sectors in the S&P 500 Index posted positive returns during the year, led by telecommunications services and energy. In contrast, healthcare and information technology lagged the overall market.

Turning to the bond market, the Treasury yield curveiv flattened in 2006, as the difference between short- and long-term yields narrowed. Throughout much of 2006, the Treasury yield curve was inverted, with two-year Treasury yields surpassing their 10-year counterparts. Historically, this anomaly has often been a precursor of slowing economic growth and, in many cases, a recession. Looking at the 12-month period as a whole, the overall bond market as measured by the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Indexv returned 4.33%.

Performance Review

For the 12 months ended December 31, 2006, Class A shares of the Legg Mason Partners Balanced Fund, excluding sales charges, returned 12.44%. These shares outperformed the Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Moderate Funds Category Average1, which increased 11.06%. The Fund’s unmanaged benchmarks, the S&P 500 Index and the Citigroup Broad Investment Grade Bond Indexvi, returned 15.78% and 4.33%, respectively, for the same period.

 

1

 

Lipper, Inc. is a major independent mutual-fund tracking organization. Returns are based on the 12-month period ended December 31, 2006, including the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, calculated among the 425 funds in the Fund’s Lipper category, and excluding sales charges.

 

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Performance Snapshot as of December 31, 2006 (excluding sales charges) (unaudited)
      6 months      12 months

Balanced Fund — Class A Shares

   9.40%      12.44%
 

S&P 500 Index

   12.73%      15.78%
 

Citigroup Broad Investment Grade Bond Index

   5.15%      4.33%
 

Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Moderate Funds Category Average

   8.57%      11.06%
 
The performance shown represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown above. Principal value, investment returns and yields will fluctuate and investors’ shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end, please visit our website at www.leggmason.com/InvestorServices.
Excluding sales charges, Class B, Class C and Class O shares returned 8.94%, 8.94% and 9.63%, respectively, over the six months ended December 31, 2006. Excluding sales charges, Class B, C and Class O shares returned 11.50%, 11.54%, and 12.63% over the twelve months ended December 31, 2006. All share class returns assume the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at net asset value and the deduction of all Fund expenses. Returns have not been adjusted to include sales charges that may apply when shares are purchased or the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions.
Performance figures reflect reimbursements and/or fee waivers, without which the performance would have been lower.
Lipper, Inc. is a major independent mutual-fund tracking organization. Returns are based on the period ended December 31, 2006, including the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, calculated among the 455 funds for the six-month period and among the 425 funds for the 12-month period in the Fund’s Lipper category and excluding sales charges.

Q. What were the most significant factors affecting Fund performance?

What were the leading contributors to performance?

A. In the equity portion of the Fund, our stock selection and sector positioning enhanced results during the reporting period. In terms of stock selection, the Fund’s holdings in the information technology, consumer discretionary and financials sectors were the largest contributors to performance. From a sector perspective, overweights in energy and telecommunications services and an underweight in healthcare were the largest contributors to relative performance. On an individual stock basis, the largest absolute contributors to performance were AT&T Inc., Exxon Mobil Corp., News Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., and JPMorgan Chase & Co.

In the fixed income portion of the Fund, we managed duration tactically, allowing it to rise and fall with fluctuating interest rates. Our decision to generally have a longer duration during the last half of the year was beneficial as yields fell when the Fed paused from raising interest rates and housing data came in much worse than expected. In

 

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addition, an overweight to mortgage-backed securities enhanced results as they outperformed Treasuries. An emphasis on lower quality corporate securities boosted returns as well, as investor risk appetite was high, earnings were strong, and the economy continued to expand. As a result, corporate credit spreads narrowed, especially on BBB-rated securities.

What were the leading detractors from performance?

A. In terms of stock selection, the Fund’s consumer staples, industrials and materials stocks were the largest detractors to results. From a sector positioning perspective, the Fund’s underweight in utilities, overweight in information technology and underweight in materials detracted from relative performance. On an individual stock basis, the largest detractors from absolute performance were Intel Corp., Motorola Inc., Viacom Inc., Home Depot Inc. and Lucent Technologies, Inc.

In the fixed income portion of the Fund, a long duration during the first half of the reporting period detracted from results as the economy was stronger than expected and the Fed continued to raise interest rates. Over the same timeframe, our yield curve positioning hurt results. In particular, our bias to the short- to intermediate-part of the curve was detrimental as the yield curve flattened. In addition, the Fund’s exposure to Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (“TIPS”)vii was a negative to performance as inflationary pressures subsided in the second half of the year as oil prices fell sharply.

Q. Were there any significant changes to the Fund during the reporting period?

A. There were no significant changes during the period.

Thank you for your investment in the Legg Mason Partners Balanced Fund. As always, we appreciate that you have chosen us to manage your assets.

Sincerely,

 

ClearBridge Advisors, LLC

Equity Portion

  

Western Asset Management Company

Fixed Income Portion

January 29, 2007

 

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The information provided is not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results or investment advice. Views expressed may differ from those of the firm as a whole.

Portfolio holdings and breakdowns are as of December 31, 2006 and are subject to change and may not be representative of the portfolio managers’ current or future investments. The Fund’s top ten holdings (as a percentage of net assets) as of this date were: Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) (10.6%), Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) (6.1%), General Electric Co. (3.5%), International Business Machines Corp. (3.2%), Exxon Mobil Corp. (2.7%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2.4%), AT & T Inc. (2.3%), Bank Of New York Co. Inc (2.2%), Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (2.2%) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (FHLMC) (2.1%). Please refer to pages 37 through 48 for a list and percentage breakdown of the fund’s holdings.

The mention of sector breakdowns is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any securities. The information provided regarding such sectors is not a sufficient basis upon which to make an investment decision. Investors seeking financial advice regarding the appropriateness of investing in any securities or investment strategies discussed should consult their financial professional. The Fund’s top five sector holdings (as a percentage of net assets) as of December 31, 2006 were: Financials (12.7%), Information Technology (10.4%), Energy (7.8%), Industrials (5.7%) and Consumer Staples (4.8%). The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change at any time.

RISKS: Investments in common stocks are subject to market fluctuations. As interest rates rise, bond prices fall, reducing the value of the Fund’s share price. Investments in high-yield securities and in foreign companies and governments, including emerging markets, involve risks beyond those inherently solely in higher-rated and domestic investments. The Fund may use derivatives, such as options and futures, which can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses, and have a potentially large impact on fund performance. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for more information on these and other risks.

All index performance reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. Please note an investor cannot invest directly in an index.

 

i

 

The Federal Reserve Board is responsible for the formulation of a policy designed to promote economic growth, full employment, stable prices, and a sustainable pattern of international trade and payments.

 

ii

 

The federal funds rate is the interest rate that banks with excess reserves at a Federal Reserve district bank charge other banks that need overnight loans.

 

iii

 

The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of 500 stocks that is generally representative of the performance of larger companies in the U.S.

 

iv

 

The yield curve is the graphical depiction of the relationship between the yield on bonds of the same credit quality but different maturities.

 

v

 

The Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index is a broad-based bond index comprised of government, corporate, mortgage and asset-backed issues, rated investment grade or higher, and having at least one year to maturity.

 

vi

 

The Citigroup Broad Investment Grade Bond Index includes institutionally traded U.S. Treasury Bonds, government-sponsored bonds (U.S. Agency and supranational), mortgage-backed securities and corporate securities.

 

vii

 

U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (“TIPS”) are bonds sold at auction and available in 10- or 30-year maturities. TIPS receive a fixed, stated rate of return. But they also increase their principal by the changes in the CPI-U (the non-seasonally adjusted U.S. city average all items consumer price index for all urban consumers, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics). Investors should note that TIPS, like most fixed income instruments with long maturities, are subject to price risk.

 

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Fund Overview

Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund

 

Q. What were the overall market conditions during the Fund’s reporting period?

A. After a mid-year slump, the U.S. equity market began to accelerate, delivering a fourth consecutive year of positive returns. Continued signs of economic growth, strong corporate earnings coupled with the pause of the Federal Reserve Board’s (“Fed”)i rate increase campaign, and a drop in oil prices fueled the market. Heavy merger and acquisition activity also helped push stocks higher. Market breadth was reasonably good with all S&P 500 sectors posting positive returns during the reporting period.

The Dow Jones Industrial Averageii surged to a new all-time high of 12,510.57 (on 12/27/06) and the S&P 500 surpassed 1,400 for the first time since 2000. The Nasdaq Composite Indexiii lagged a bit due to sluggish performance of mega-cap technology shares but still managed to gain more than 10% in 2006.

The equity market’s gains were particularly impressive given that all the year’s upside came since mid-year after an 8% pullback, which resulted from concerns about the pace of inflation and economic growth, as well as uncertainty regarding the policies of the new Federal Reserve chief. Subsequently, investors responded to a number of positive developments that began with the Fed’s decision to leave the federal funds rateiv unchanged at 5.25% after 17 consecutive rate increases, the sharp pullback in oil prices from a high of $77.03 a barrel (7/14/06) to just above $60 a barrel by year end, and signs of increased consumer confidence. By year-end economic growth appeared to moderate as the Commerce Department’s final reports showed a 2.0% annual rate increase in real gross domestic product (“GDP”)v during the third quarter, down from 2.6% in the second quarter, and a 1.9% annual rate increase in the GDP price index after a 3.3% rise in the second quarter.

The market’s behavior in 2006 was clearly influenced by a number of events. During any period of time there are issues that bear watching. Like many, we were concerned about the potential second derivative effect from a slowdown in housing on the consumer. We were also sensitive to the implications of a maturing economic cycle on certain industries. However, macroeconomic niceties aside, we noted that equity valuations were reasonable, corporate cash flows were healthy, and balance sheets were in relatively good shape. Broadly speaking, we found “value” among a number of larger capitalization “growth” companies with attractive cash-on-cash returns and decent revenue growth prospects. All in all, it was a year in which stock selection trumped divining some sort of big picture trend.

Performance Review

For the 12 months ended December 31, 2006, Class A shares of Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, excluding sales charges, returned 10.63%. These shares underperformed the Lipper Multi-Cap Core Funds Category Average1, which increased 13.31%. The Fund’s unmanaged benchmark, the Russell 3000 Indexvi returned 15.72% for the same period.

 

1

 

Lipper, Inc. is a major independent mutual-fund tracking organization. Returns are based on the 12-month period ended December 31, 2006, including the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, calculated among the 916 funds in the Fund’s Lipper category, and excluding sales charges.

 

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Performance Snapshot as of December 31, 2006 (excluding sales charges) (unaudited)

      6 months      12 months

Capital Fund — Class A Shares

   13.70%      10.63%
 

Russell 3000 Index

   12.09%      15.72%
 

Lipper Multi-Cap Core Funds Category Average

   10.51%      13.31%
 
The performance shown represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown above. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate and investors’ shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end, please visit our website at www.leggmason.com/InvestorServices.
Excluding sales charges, Class B, Class C and Class I shares returned 13.29%, 13.24% and 13.82%, respectively, over the six months ended December 31, 2006. Excluding sales charges, Class B, C and Class I shares returned 9.75%, 9.72%, and 10.93% over the twelve months ended December 31, 2006. All share class returns assume the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at net asset value and the deduction of all Fund expenses. Returns have not been adjusted to include sales charges that may apply when shares are purchased or the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions.
Performance figures reflect reimbursements and/or fee waivers, without which the performance would have been lower.
Lipper, Inc. is a major independent mutual-fund tracking organization. Returns are based on the period ended December 31, 2006, including the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, calculated among the 957 funds for the six-month period and among the 916 funds for the 12-month period in the Fund’s Lipper category and excluding sales charges.

Q. What were the most significant factors affecting Fund performance?

A. The Fund’s underperformance relative to the Russell 3000 Index during the period was attributable to both sector allocation and security selection. An overweight position in telecommunication services and an underweight position in consumer staples contributed positively to performance; however, this benefit was offset by the underweight position in both the energy and financial services sectors, which held back performance. Security selection was strongest in the information technology and industrials sectors and weakest in the telecommunication services and healthcare sectors.

What were the leading contributors to performance?

A. Notable performers included Cisco Systems, Inc., Freescale Semiconductor Inc., Time Warner Inc., Accenture Ltd. and Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. We sold our positions in Freescale Semiconductor Inc. in November after the company agreed to be bought by a private equity consortium.

What were the leading detractors from performance?

A. Stocks that detracted from performance came from a number of different sectors and included Agilent Technologies Inc., Omnicare Inc., Sprint Nextel Corp., Yahoo! Inc., and IAC/InterActiveCorp. We continue to hold Yahoo but sold the others during the reporting period.

 

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Q. Were there any significant changes to the Fund during the reporting period?

A. While it has been six short months since we assumed management of the Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, we have achieved our short-term goals and have begun to focus on our long-term objective—to manufacture superior investment returns. When we took over the Fund in July 2006, we immediately focused on repositioning the Fund in keeping with our approach to portfolio management. We believe that we have achieved this goal, while making every effort to minimize the tax and market impact of the trades we made.

During the second half of the reporting period, we were almost entirely invested in U.S. equities, despite having the flexibility to invest outside the U.S. and elsewhere in the capital structure. We continue to invest in what we believe are the most attractively priced securities, with little concern for sector weightings versus a benchmark. For example, our large positions in technology and financial stocks are not due to a top-down, or macroeconomic view of the world. To the contrary, it is in those industries that we have found the stocks with the greatest discounts to their intrinsic values as measured by their cash returns.

We are now intensely focused on making money for our clients. We will seek to do this by exploiting the opportunism and flexibility that are characteristic of, and the proud legacy of, the Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund.

Thank you for your investment in the Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund. As always, we appreciate that you have chosen us to manage your assets and we remain focused on achieving the Fund's investment goals.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO    LOGO

Brian S. Posner

Portfolio Manager

ClearBridge Advisors, LLC

  

Brian M. Angerame

Co-Portfolio Manager

ClearBridge Advisors, LLC

January 29, 2007

 

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The information provided is not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results or investment advice. Views expressed may differ from those of the firm as a whole.

Portfolio holdings and breakdowns are as of December 31, 2006 and are subject to change and may not be representative of the portfolio managers’ current or future investments. The Fund’s top ten holdings (as a percentage of net assets) as of this date were: Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. (5.0%), American Express Co. (4.9%), Motorola Inc. (4.4%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (4.1%), Cisco Systems (4.0%), Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (3.7%), Capital One Financial Corp. (3.7%), WPP Group PLC (3.4%), ALLTEL Corp. (3.3%) and Accenture Ltd., Class A Shares (3.3%). Please refer to pages 49 through 51 for a list and percentage breakdown of the fund’s holdings.

The mention of sector breakdowns is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any securities. The information provided regarding such sectors is not a sufficient basis upon which to make an investment decision. Investors seeking financial advice regarding the appropriateness of investing in any securities or investment strategies discussed should consult their financial professional. The Fund’s top five sector holdings (as a percentage of net assets) as of December 31, 2006 were: Financials (28.9%), Information Technology (27.2%), Industrials (13.3%), Consumer Discretionary (12.7%) and Energy (10.4%). The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change at any time.

RISKS: Investments in small- and medium capitalization companies may involve a higher degree of risk and volatility than investments in larger, more established companies. The Fund may use derivatives, such as options and futures, which can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses, and have a potentially large impact on Fund performance. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for more information on these and other risks.

All index performance reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. Please note an investor cannot invest directly in an index.

 

i

 

The Federal Reserve Board is responsible for the formulation of a policy designed to promote economic growth, full employment, stable prices, and a sustainable pattern of international trade and payments.

 

ii

 

The DJIA is a widely followed measurement of the stock market. The average is comprised of 30 stocks that represent leading companies in major industries. These stocks, widely held by both individual and institutional investors, are considered to be all blue-chip companies.

 

iii

 

The Nasdaq Composite Index is a market-value weighted index, which measures all securities listed on the NASDAQ stock market.

 

iv

 

The federal funds rate is the interest rate that banks with excess reserves at a Federal Reserve district bank charge other banks that need overnight loans.

 

v

 

Gross domestic product is a market value of goods and services produced by labor and property in a given country.

 

vi

 

The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represent approximately 98% of the U.S. equity market.

 

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Fund Overview

Legg Mason Partners Investors Value Fund

 

Q. What were the overall market conditions during the Fund’s reporting period?

A. After a mid-year slump, the U.S. equity market began to accelerate, delivering a fourth consecutive year of positive returns. Continued signs of economic growth and strong corporate earnings coupled with the pause of the Federal Reserve Board’s (“Fed”)i rate increase campaign and a drop in oil prices fueled the market. Heavy merger and acquisition activity also helped push stocks higher. Market breadth increased noticeably with all S&P 500 sectors posting positive returns.

The Dow Jones Industrial Averageii surged to a new all-time high of 12,510.57 (on 12/27/06) and the S&P 500 surpassed 1,400 for the first time since 2000. The Nasdaq Composite Indexiii lagged a bit due to sluggish performance of mega-cap technology shares but still managed to gain more than 10% in 2006.

The equity market’s gains were particularly impressive given that all the year’s upside came since mid-year after an 8% pullback, which resulted from concerns about the pace of inflation and economic growth and ultimately the uncertainty regarding the decision making of a new Federal Reserve chief. Subsequently, investors responded to a number of positive developments that began with the Fed’s decision to leave the federal funds rateiv unchanged at 5.25% after 17 consecutive rate increases; the sharp pullback in oil prices from a high of $77.03 a barrel (7/14/06) to just above $60 a barrel by year end; and signs of increased consumer confidence. By year-end, economic growth appeared to moderate as the Commerce Department’s final reports showed a 2.0% annual rate increase in real gross domestic product (“GDP”)v during the third quarter, down from 2.6% in the second quarter and a 1.9% annual rate increase in the GDP price index after a 3.3% rise in the second quarter.

Within the S&P 500, leading sectors included Telecommunication Services, Energy and Consumer Discretionary. In contrast, Health Care, Technology and Industrials lagged the overall market.

Performance Review

For the 12 months ended December 31, 2006, Class A shares of the Legg Mason Partners Investors Value Fund, excluding sales charges, returned 17.63%. The Fund’s unmanaged benchmark, the S&P 500 Indexvi, returned 15.78% for the same period. The Lipper Large-Cap Value Funds Category Average1 increased 17.96% over the same time frame.

 

1

 

Lipper, Inc. is a major independent mutual-fund tracking organization. Returns are based on the 12-month period ended December 31, 2006, including the reinvestment of distributions, including returns of capital, if any, calculated among the 496 funds in the Fund’s Lipper category and excluding sales charges.

 

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Performance Snapshot as of December 31, 2006 (excluding sales charges) (unaudited)
      6 months      12 months

Investors Value Fund — Class A Shares

   12.30%      17.63%
 

S&P 500 Index

   12.73%      15.78%
 

Lipper Large-Cap Value Funds Category Average

   12.74%      17.96%
 
The performance shown represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown above. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate and investors’ shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end, please visit our website at www.leggmason.com/InvestorServices.
Fund returns assume the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains distributions at net asset value and the deduction of all Fund expenses. Excluding sales charges, Class B, Class C, Class I (formerly Class Y) and Class O shares returned 11.85%, 11.86%, 12.46% and 12.49%, respectively, over the six months ended December 31, 2006. Excluding sales charges, Class B, C, I and Class O shares returned 16.49%, 16.64%, 17.96% and 17.98% over the twelve months ended December 31, 2006. All share class returns assume the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at net asset value and the deduction of all Fund expenses. Returns have not been adjusted to include sales charges that may apply when shares are purchased or the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions.
Performance figures reflect reimbursements and/or fee waivers, without which the performance would have been lower.
Lipper, Inc. is a major independent mutual-fund tracking organization. Returns are based on the period ended December 31, 2006, including the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, calculated among the 501 funds for the six-month period and among the 496 funds for the 12-month period in the Fund’s Lipper category and excluding sales charges.

Q. What were the most significant factors affecting Fund performance?

A. The sectors that contributed the most to the Fund’s absolute performance for the year included financials, consumer discretionary and energy. Three of the Fund’s sectors that lagged included materials, technology and healthcare.

Relative to the Fund’s unmanaged benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, both security selection and sector allocation enhanced results during the reporting period. In terms of security selection, the Fund’s holdings in the information technology, industrials and consumer discretionary sectors were the largest contributors to relative results. This was partially offset by weak performance in the telecommunication services, healthcare and financials sectors. In terms of sector allocation, an underweight in information technology, overweight in telecommunication services and underweight in healthcare enhanced results. This was somewhat offset by the Fund’s underweight in utilities.

Relative to the S&P 500/Citigroup Value Index, sector allocation had a positive impact on performance but was not enough to offset negative security selection. An underweight position in both technology and industrials contributed positively to performance; however, this benefit was partly offset by the underweight position in financials and the overweight position in healthcare, which held back performance. Security selection was strongest in the industrials and technology sectors and weakest in the telecommunication services and financials sectors.

 

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What were the leading contributors to performance?

A. Top contributors during the period included AT&T Inc., Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., Marathon Oil Corp., News Corp. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. We sold our position in Marathon Oil Corp. in August due to the sharp rise in the stock price coupled with increasing concerns about the sustainability of high U.S. refining margins.

What were the leading detractors from performance?

A. Stocks that detracted from performance came from a number of different sectors and included Sprint Nextel Corp., UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Capital One Financial Corp., Sara Lee Corp. and Nortel Networks Corp. We sold our positions in Nortel Networks Corp. and Sara Lee Corp. in March and June, respectively, since we came to believe that the corporate turnaround strategies these companies were pursuing were going to take longer than expected and we were less confident they would generate positive operating results.

Q. Were there any significant changes to the Fund during the reporting period?

A. During the period, we have reduced our healthcare and energy exposure in the portfolio and increased our industrials weightings. Versus the S&P 500 Index, we are currently overweight in financials, telecommunication services and consumer discretionary and underweight in information technology, healthcare and energy.

Thank you for your investment in the Legg Mason Partners Investors Value Fund. As always, we appreciate that you have chosen us to manage your assets and we remain focused on achieving the Fund's investment goals.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO   LOGO

Mark J. McAllister, CFA

Portfolio Manager

ClearBridge Advisors, LLC

 

Robert Feitler, Jr.

Portfolio Manager

ClearBridge Advisors, LLC

January 29, 2007

 

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The information provided is not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results or investment advice. Views expressed may differ from those of the firm as a whole.

Portfolio holdings and breakdowns are as of December 31, 2006 and are subject to change and may not be representative of the portfolio managers’ current or future investments. The Fund’s top ten holdings (as a percentage of net assets) as of this date were: Altria Group Inc. (3.5%), Total SA, ADR (2.9%), News Corp., Class B Shares (2.6%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2.6%), AT&T Inc. (2.6%), Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. (2.6%), McDonald’s Corp. (2.4%), Capital One Financial Corp. (2.4%), Sprint Nextel Corp. (2.4%) and American Express Co. (2.3%). Please refer to pages 52 through 55 for a list and percentage breakdown of the fund’s holdings.

The mention of sector breakdowns is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any securities. The information provided regarding such sectors is not a sufficient basis upon which to make an investment decision. Investors seeking financial advice regarding the appropriateness of investing in any securities or investment strategies discussed should consult their financial professional. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time and may not be representative of the portfolio manager’s current or future investments. The Fund’s top five sector holdings (as a percentage of net assets) as of December 31, 2006 were: Financials (29.6%), Consumer Discretionary (13.9%), Industrials (12.1%), Consumer Staples (8.7%) and Telecommunications Services (8.0%). The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change at any time.

RISKS: Investments in common stocks are subject to market fluctuations. Foreign securities are subject to certain risks of overseas investing, including currency fluctuations and changes in political and economic conditions. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. The Fund may use derivatives, such as options and futures, which can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses, and have a potentially large impact on Fund performance. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for more information on these and other risks.

All index performance reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. Please note an investor cannot invest directly in an index.

 

i

 

The Federal Reserve Board is responsible for the formulation of a policy designed to promote economic growth, full employment, stable prices, and a sustainable pattern of international trade and payments.

 

ii

 

The DJIA is a widely followed measurement of the stock market. The average is comprised of 30 stocks that represent leading companies in major industries. These stocks, widely held by both individual and institutional investors, are considered to be all blue-chip companies.

 

iii

 

The Nasdaq Composite Index is a market-value weighted index, which measures all securities listed on the NASDAQ stock market.

 

iv

 

The federal funds rate is the interest rate that banks with excess reserves at a Federal Reserve district bank charge other banks that need overnight loans.

 

v

 

Gross domestic product is a market value of goods and services produced by labor and property in a given country.

 

vi

 

The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of 500 stocks that is generally representative as of the performance of larger companies in the U.S.

 

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Fund Overview

Legg Mason Partners Small Cap Growth Fund I

 

Q. What were the overall market conditions during the Fund’s reporting period?

A. After a weak first half of the year, the U.S. stock market rallied sharply and generated strong returns in the second half of 2006. The stock market’s early woes were due to a variety of factors. These included the Federal Reserve Board (“Fed”)i continuing to raise short-term interest rates, record high oil prices, the cooling housing market, and concerns about the future direction of the economy and corporate profits. However, many of these issues soon lifted as oil prices fell sharply, the Fed paused from raising interest rates after its June meeting, and corporate profits continued to surprise on the upside.

For the year as a whole, the S&P 500 Indexii rose 15.78%, its best performance since 2003. The market’s gains were broad in scope. All 10 sectors in the S&P 500 Index posted positive returns during the year, led by telecommunications services and energy. In contrast, healthcare and information technology lagged the overall market. Looking at the reporting period as a whole, small-cap stocks, as measured by the Russell 2000 Index,iii returned a strong 18.37%. Within the small-cap universe, value stocks significantly outperformed their growth counterparts, as the Russell 2000 Valueiv and Russell 2000 Growthv Indices returned 23.48% and 13.35%, respectively.

Performance Review

For the 12 months ended December 31, 2006, Class A shares of Legg Mason Partners Small Cap Growth Fund I, excluding sales charges, returned 12.41%. These shares outperformed the Lipper Small Cap Growth Funds Category Average1, which increased 10.31%, The Fund’s unmanaged benchmarks, the Russell 2000 Index and the Russell 2000 Growth Index, returned 18.37% and 13.35%, respectively, for the same period.

 

1

 

Lipper, Inc. is a major independent mutual-fund tracking organization. Returns are based on the 12-month period ended December 31, 2006, including the reinvestment of distributions, including returns of capital, if any, calculated among the 558 funds in the Fund’s Lipper category and excluding sales charges.

 

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Performance Snapshot as of December 31, 2006 (excluding sales charges) (unaudited)
      6 months      12 months

Small Cap Growth Fund I — Class A Shares

   9.43%      12.41%
 

Russell 2000 Index

   9.38%      18.37%
 

Russell 2000 Growth Index

   6.86%      13.35%
 

Lipper Small Cap Growth Funds Category Average

   5.21%      10.31%
 
The performance shown represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown above. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate and investors’ shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Absent these reimbursements or waivers, performance would have been lower. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end, please visit our website at www.leggmason.com/InvestorServices.
Excluding sales charges, Class B, Class C, Class I (formerly Class Y) and Class O shares returned 8.91%, 8.96%, 9.63% and 9.55%, respectively, over the six months ended December 31, 2006. Excluding sales charges, Class B, Class C, Class I and Class O shares returned 11.33%, 11.44%, 12.89% and 12.69% over the twelve months ended December 31, 2006. All share class returns assume the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at net asset value and the deduction of all Fund expenses. Returns have not been adjusted to include sales charges that may apply when shares are purchased or the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions.
Performance figures reflect reimbursements and/or fee waivers, without which the performance would have been lower.
Lipper, Inc. is a major independent mutual-fund tracking organization. Returns are based on the period ended December 31, 2006, including the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, calculated among the 578 funds for the six-month period and among the 558 funds for the 12-month period in the Fund’s Lipper category and excluding sales charges.

Q. What were the most significant factors affecting Fund performance?

What were the leading contributors to performance?

A. During the reporting period, the Fund’s holdings in the consumer discretionary, information technology, and industrials sectors generated the best relative results. In terms of individual stocks, the largest contributor to performance during the year was American Tower Corp. Its primary business is leasing antenna space on communications towers to wireless service providers and radio and television companies. American Tower Corp. has benefited from the rapid growth of the cellular industry and the sharp increase in the transmission of wireless data.

Other stocks that were large contributors to performance included Sabre Holdings Corp. and Ctrip.com International, Ltd. Sabre Holdings has the leading global travel distribution system in the U.S. It is engaged in travel commerce, marketing travel products and providing distribution and technology solutions for the travel industry. The company is perhaps best known for its travel website travelocity.com. This stock rose sharply due to the global consolidation of the industry and it was purchased during the year by a private equity firm. Ctrip.com International Ltd. is an internet company that is a leading provider of independent travel in China. Domestic travel in China, has risen sharply in conjunction with rising consumer income among the Chinese people.

 

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What were the leading detractors from performance?

A. Stock selection in the healthcare, energy, and materials sectors were the largest detractors to performance versus the Russell 2000 Growth Index. CV Therapeutics Inc. was the leading detractor to performance during the period. This biopharmaceutical company’s shares fell sharply due to issues surrounding the clinical trial of its product Ranexa, which is used in the treatment of angina. The second largest detractor to performance was Openwave Systems Inc. The company provides software and services to mobile and wireline operators, broadband service providers, and handset manufacturers. During the reporting period, the company did not meet its earning guidance due to delays in customer orders for its software systems. The third largest detractor was Jupitermedia Corp. a global provider of digital images, original online information and research for information technology, business and creative professionals. The company’s shares declined due to competitive pressures and increased pricing competition.

Q. Were there any significant changes to the Fund during the reporting period?

A. There were no significant changes made to the investment approach used to manage the Fund. However, we did adjust the Fund’s sector positioning during the period by reducing its weighting in healthcare and increasing its exposure in information technology stocks. This was based on our view that technology stocks offered the most attractive risk-reward characteristics in the market.

Thank you for your investment in the Legg Mason Partners Small Cap Growth Fund I. As always, we appreciate that you have chosen us to manage your assets and we remain focused on achieving the Fund's investment goals.

Sincerely,

ClearBridge Advisors, LLC

February 13, 2007

 

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The information provided is not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results or investment advice Views expressed may differ from those of the firm as a whole.

Portfolio holdings and breakdowns are as of December 31, 2006 and are subject to change and may not be representative of the portfolio managers’ current or future investments. The Fund’s top ten holdings (as a percentage of net assets) as of this date were: Sabre Holdings Corp., Class A Shares (2.9%), American Tower Corp., Class A Shares (2.9%), ECI Telecom Ltd. (2.9%), ADC Telecommunications Inc. (2.7%), Tekelec (2.6%), R. H. Donnelley Corp. (2.6%), 3Com Corp. (2.3%), ITC Holdings Corp. (2.2%), Soho.com Inc. (2.1%) and SINA Corp. (2.1%). Please refer to pages 56 through 60 for a list and percentage breakdown of the fund’s holdings.

The mention of sector breakdowns is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any securities. The information provided regarding such sectors is not a sufficient basis upon which to make an investment decision. Investors seeking financial advice regarding the appropriateness of investing in any securities or investment strategies discussed should consult their financial professional. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time and may not be representative of the portfolio manager’s current or future investments. The Fund’s top five sector holdings (as a percentage of net assets) as of December 31, 2006 were: Information Technology (35.8%), Consumer Discretionary (12.7%), Health Care (12.0%), Industrials (10.9%) and Financials (6.4%). The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change at any time.

RISKS: Investments in common stocks are subject to market fluctuations. Foreign securities are subject to certain risks of overseas investing, including currency fluctuations and changes in political and economic conditions. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. The Fund may use derivatives, such as options and futures, which can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses, and have a potentially large impact on Fund performance. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for more information on these and other risks.

All index performance reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. Please note an investor cannot invest directly in an index.

 

i

 

The Federal Reserve Board is responsible for the formulation of a policy designed to promote economic growth, full employment, stable prices, and a sustainable pattern of international trade and payments.

 

ii

 

The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of 500 stocks that is generally representative of the performance of larger companies in the U.S.

 

iii

 

The Russell 2000 Index measures the performance of the 2000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represents approximately 8% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index.

 

iv

 

The Russell 2000 Value Index measures the performance of those Russell 2000 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

 

v

 

The Russell 2000 Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell 2000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

 

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Fund at a Glance (unaudited)

 

Legg Mason Partners Balanced Fund

LOGO

 

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Fund at a Glance (unaudited) (continued)

 

Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc.

LOGO

 

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Fund at a Glance (unaudited) (continued)

 

Legg Mason Partners Investors Value Fund, Inc.

LOGO

 

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Fund at a Glance (unaudited) (continued)

 

Legg Mason Partners Small Cap Growth Fund I

LOGO

 

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Fund Expenses (unaudited)

 

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including front-end and back-end sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested on July 1, 2006 and held for the six months ended December 31, 2006.

Actual Expenses

The table below titled “Based on Actual Total Return” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information provided in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. To estimate the expenses you paid on your account, divide your ending account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 ending account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period”.

 

Based on Actual Total Return(1)          
Legg Mason Partners
Balanced Fund
  Actual Total
Return Without
Sales Charges(2)
    Beginning
Account
Value
  Ending
Account
Value
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio(3)
    Expenses
Paid During
the Period(4)

Class A

  9.40 %   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,094.00   1.17 %   $ 6.18
 

Class B

  8.94       1,000.00     1,089.40   1.92       10.11
 

Class C

  8.94       1,000.00     1,089.40   1.87       9.85
 

Class O

  9.63       1,000.00     1,096.30   0.73       3.86
 

 

(1)

 

For the six months ended December 31, 2006.

 

(2)

 

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at net asset value and does not reflect the deduction of the applicable sales charge with respect to Class A shares or the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) with respect to Class B and C shares. Total return is not annualized, as it may not be representative of the total return for the year. Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(3)

 

The expense ratios do not include the non-recurring restructuring and/or reorganization fees.

 

(4)

 

Expenses (net of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements) are equal to each class’ respective annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365.

 

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Fund Expenses (unaudited) (continued)

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The table below titled “Based on Hypothetical Total Return” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5.00% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use the information provided in this table to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare the 5.00% hypothetical example relating to the Fund with the 5.00% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table below are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front-end or back-end sales charges (loads). Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Based on Hypothetical Total Return(1)      

Legg Mason Partners

Balanced Fund

  Hypothetical
Annualized
Total Return
    Beginning
Account
Value
  Ending
Account
Value
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio(2)
    Expenses
Paid During
the Period(3)

Class A

  5.00 %   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,019.31   1.17 %   $ 5.96
 

Class B

  5.00       1,000.00     1,015.53   1.92       9.75
 

Class C

  5.00       1,000.00     1,015.78   1.87       9.50
 

Class O

  5.00       1,000.00     1,021.53   0.73       3.72
 

 

(1)

 

For the six months ended December 31, 2006.

 

(2)

 

The expense ratios do not include the non-recurring restructuring and/or reorganization fees.

 

(3)

 

Expenses (net of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements) are equal to each class’ respective annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365.

 

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Fund Expenses (unaudited) (continued)

 

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including front-end and back-end sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested on July 1, 2006 and held for the six months ended December 31, 2006.

Actual Expenses

The table below titled “Based on Actual Total Return” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information provided in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. To estimate the expenses you paid on your account, divide your ending account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 ending account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period”.

 

Based on Actual Total Return(1)          
Legg Mason Partners
Capital Fund, Inc.
  Actual Total
Return Without
Sales Charges(2)
    Beginning
Account
Value
  Ending
Account
Value
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio(3)
    Expenses
Paid During
the Period(4)

Class A

  13.70 %   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,137.00   0.96 %   $ 5.17
 

Class B

  13.29       1,000.00     1,132.90   1.74       9.35
 

Class C

  13.24       1,000.00     1,132.40   1.74       9.35
 

Class I(5)

  13.82       1,000.00     1,138.20   0.61       3.29
 

 

(1)

 

For the six months ended December 31, 2006.

 

(2)

 

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at net asset value and does not reflect the deduction of the applicable sales charge with respect to Class A shares or the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) with respect to Class B and C shares. Total return is not annualized, as it may not be representative of the total return for the year. Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(3)

 

The expense ratios do not include the non-recurring restructuring and/or reorganization fees.

 

(4)

 

Expenses (net of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements) are equal to each class’ respective annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365.

 

(5)

 

As of November 20, 2006, Class Y shares were renamed Class I shares. Class I shares were converted into Class O shares, and Class O shares were redesignated as Class I shares on December 1, 2006.

 

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Fund Expenses (unaudited) (continued)

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The table below titled “Based on Hypothetical Total Return” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5.00% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use the information provided in this table to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare the 5.00% hypothetical example relating to the Fund with the 5.00% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table below are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front-end or back-end sales charges (loads). Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Based on Hypothetical Total Return(1)      
Legg Mason Partners
Capital Fund, Inc.
  Hypothetical
Annualized
Total Return
    Beginning
Account
Value
  Ending
Account
Value
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio(2)
    Expenses
Paid During
the Period(3)

Class A

  5.00 %   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,020.37   0.96 %   $ 4.89
 

Class B

  5.00       1,000.00     1,016.43   1.74       8.84
 

Class C

  5.00       1,000.00     1,016.43   1.74       8.84
 

Class I(4)

  5.00       1,000.00     1,021.13   0.61       3.11
 

 

(1)

 

For the six months ended December 31, 2006.

 

(2)

 

The expense ratios do not include the non-recurring restructuring and/or reorganization fees.

(3)

 

Expenses (net of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements) are equal to each class’ respective annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365.

 

(4)

 

As of November 20, 2006, Class Y shares were renamed Class I shares. Class I shares were converted into Class O shares, and Class O shares were redesignated as Class I shares on December 1, 2006.

 

24         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report


Fund Expenses (unaudited) (continued)

 

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including front-end and back-end sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested on July 1, 2006 and held for the six months ended December 31, 2006.

Actual Expenses

The table below titled “Based on Actual Total Return” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information provided in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. To estimate the expenses you paid on your account, divide your ending account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 ending account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period”.

 

Based on Actual Total Return(1)          
Legg Mason Partners
Investors Value
Fund, Inc.
  Actual Total
Return Without
Sales Charges(2)
    Beginning
Account
Value
  Ending
Account
Value
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio(3)
    Expenses
Paid During
the Period(4)

Class A

  12.30 %   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,123.00   0.86 %   $ 4.60
 

Class B

  11.85       1,000.00     1,118.50   1.65       8.81
 

Class C

  11.86       1,000.00     1,118.60   1.66       8.86
 

Class O

  12.49       1,000.00     1,124.90   0.62       3.32
 

Class I(5)

  12.46       1,000.00     1,124.60   0.53       2.84
 

 

(1)

 

For the six months ended December 31, 2006.

 

(2)

 

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at net asset value and does not reflect the deduction of the applicable sale charge with respect to Class A shares or the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) with respect to Class B and C shares. Total return is not annualized, as it may not be representative of the total return for the year. Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(3)

 

The expense ratios do not include the non-recurring restructuring and/or reorganization fees.

 

(4)

 

Expenses (net of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements) are equal to each class’ respective annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365.

 

(5)

 

As of November 20, 2006, Class Y shares were renamed Class I shares.

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report         25


Fund Expenses (unaudited) (continued)

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The table below titled “Based on Hypothetical Total Return” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5.00% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use the information provided in this table to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare the 5.00% hypothetical example relating to the Fund with the 5.00% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table below are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front-end or back-end sales charges (loads). Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Based on Hypothetical Total Return(1)      
Legg Mason Partners
Investors Value
Fund, Inc.
  Hypothetical
Annualized
Total Return
    Beginning
Account
Value
  Ending
Account
Value
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio(2)
    Expenses
Paid During
the Period(3)

Class A

  5.00 %   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,020.87   0.86 %   $ 4.38
 

Class B

  5.00       1,000.00     1,016.89   1.65       8.39
 

Class C

  5.00       1,000.00     1,016.84   1.66       8.44
 

Class O

  5.00       1,000.00     1,022.08   0.62       3.16
 

Class I(4)

  5.00       1,000.00     1,022.53   0.53       2.70
 

 

(1)

 

For the six months ended December 31, 2006.

 

(2)

 

The expense ratios do not include the non-recurring restructuring and/or reorganization fees.

 

(3)

 

Expenses (net of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements) are equal to each class’ respective annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365.

 

(4)

 

As of November 20, 2006, Class Y shares were renamed Class I shares.

 

26         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report


Fund Expenses (unaudited) (continued)

 

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including front-end and back-end sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested on July 1, 2006 and held for the six months ended December 31, 2006.

Actual Expenses

The table below titled “Based on Actual Total Return” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information provided in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. To estimate the expenses you paid on your account, divide your ending account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 ending account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period”.

 

Based on Actual Total Return(1)          
Legg Mason Partners
Small Cap Growth
Fund I
  Actual Total
Return Without
Sales Charges(2)
    Beginning
Account
Value
  Ending
Account
Value
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio(3)
    Expenses
Paid During
the Period(4)

Class A

  9.43 %   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,094.30   1.25 %   $ 6.60
 

Class B

  8.91       1,000.00     1,089.10   2.14       11.27
 

Class C

  8.96       1,000.00     1,089.60   2.04       10.74
 

Class O

  9.55       1,000.00     1,095.50   0.92       4.86
 

Class I(5)

  9.63       1,000.00     1,096.30   0.82       4.33
 

Class R(6)

  (0.37 )     1,000.00     996.30   1.45       0.12
 

 

(1)

 

For the six months ended December 31, 2006, unless otherwise noted.

 

(2)

 

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at net asset value and does not reflect the deduction of the applicable sales charge with respect to Class A shares or the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) with respect to Class B and C shares. Total return is not annualized, as it may not be representative of the total return for the year. Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(3)

 

The expense ratios do not include the non-recurring restructuring and/or reorganization fees.

 

(4)

 

Expenses (net of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements) are equal to each class’ respective annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365.

 

(5)

 

As of November 20, 2006, Class Y shares were renamed Class I shares.

 

(6)

 

For the period from December 28, 2006 (inception date) through December 31, 2006.

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report         27


Fund Expenses (unaudited) (continued)

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The table below titled “Based on Hypothetical Total Return” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5.00% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use the information provided in this table to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare the 5.00% hypothetical example relating to the Fund with the 5.00% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table below are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front-end or back-end sales charges (loads). Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Based on Hypothetical Total Return(1)      
Legg Mason Partners
Small Cap Growth
Fund I
  Hypothetical
Annualized
Total Return
    Beginning
Account
Value
  Ending
Account
Value
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio(2)
    Expenses
Paid During
the Period(3)

Class A

  5.00 %   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,018.90   1.25 %   $ 6.36
 

Class B

  5.00       1,000.00     1,014.42   2.14       10.87
 

Class C

  5.00       1,000.00     1,014.92   2.04       10.36
 

Class O

  5.00       1,000.00     1,020.57   0.92       4.69
 

Class I(4)

  5.00       1,000.00     1,021.07   0.82       4.18
 

Class R(5)

  5.00       1,000.00     1,000.29   1.45       0.12
 

 

(1)

 

For the six months ended December 31, 2006, unless otherwise noted.

 

(2)

 

The expense ratios do not include the non-recurring restructuring and/or reorganization fees.

 

(3)

 

Expenses (net of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements) are equal to each class’ respective annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365.

 

(4)

 

As of November 20, 2006, Class Y shares were renamed Class I shares.

 

(5)

 

For the period from December 28, 2006 (inception date) through December 31, 2006.

 

28         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report


Fund Performance

 

Legg Mason Partners Balanced Fund

 

Average Annual Total Returns(1) (unaudited)  
    Without Sales Charges(2)  
     Class A     Class B     Class C     Class O  

Twelve Months Ended 12/31/06

  12.44 %   11.50 %   11.54 %   12.63 %
   

Five Years Ended 12/31/06

  6.90     6.07     6.12     7.18  
   

Ten Years Ended 12/31/06

  7.12     6.29     6.31     7.37  
   

Inception* through 12/31/06

  8.48     7.65     7.68     8.79  
   
    With Sales Charges(3)  
     Class A     Class B     Class C     Class O  

Twelve Months Ended 12/31/06

  5.98 %   6.50 %   10.54 %   12.63 %
   

Five Years Ended 12/31/06

  5.64     5.91     6.12     7.18  
   

Ten Years Ended 12/31/06

  6.48     6.29     6.31     7.37  
   

Inception* through 12/31/06

  7.91     7.65     7.68     8.79  
   

 

Cumulative Total Returns(1) (unaudited)
    

Without Sales Charges(2)

Class A (12/31/96 through 12/31/06)

      98.85 %    
 

Class B (12/31/96 through 12/31/06)

      84.08      
 

Class C (12/31/96 through 12/31/06)

      84.36      
 

Class O (12/31/96 through 12/31/06)

      103.67      
 

 

(1)

 

All figures represent past performance and are not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(2)

 

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at net asset value and does not reflect the deduction of the applicable sales charge with respect to Class A shares or the applicable CDSC with respect to Class B and C shares.

 

(3)

 

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at net asset value. In addition, Class A shares reflect the deduction of the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%; Class B shares reflect the deduction of a 5.00% CDSC, which applies if shares are redeemed within one year from purchase payment. Thereafter this CDSC declines by 1.00% per year until no CDSC is incurred. Class C shares also reflect the deduction of a 1.00% CDSC, which applies if shares are redeemed within one year from purchase payment.

 

*   Inception date for Class A, B, C and O shares is September 11, 1995.

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report         29


Fund Performance (continued)

 

Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc.

 

Average Annual Total Returns(1) (unaudited)        
    Without Sales Charges(2)  
     Class A     Class B     Class C     Class I(3)  

Twelve Months Ended 12/31/06

  10.63 %   9.75 %   9.72 %   10.93 %
   

Five Years Ended 12/31/06

  8.04     7.14     7.15     8.48  
   

Ten Years Ended 12/31/06

  13.10     12.20     12.20     13.47  
   

Inception* through 12/31/06

  13.70     12.81     12.81     16.49  
   
    With Sales Charges(4)  
     Class A     Class B     Class C     Class I(3)  

Twelve Months Ended 12/31/06

  4.27 %   4.75 %   8.72 %   10.93 %
   

Five Years Ended 12/31/06

  6.77     6.99     7.15     8.48  
   

Ten Years Ended 12/31/06

  12.43     12.20     12.20     13.47  
   

Inception* through 12/31/06

  13.04     12.81     12.81     16.49  
   

 

Cumulative Total Returns(1) (unaudited)
    

Without Sales Charges(2)

Class A (12/31/96 through 12/31/06)

      242.40 %    
 

Class B (12/31/96 through 12/31/06)

      216.24      
 

Class C (12/31/96 through 12/31/06)

      216.13      
 

Class I(3) (12/31/96 through 12/31/06)

      253.92      
 

 

(1)

 

All figures represent past performance and are not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(2)

 

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at net asset value and does not reflect the deduction of the applicable sales charge with respect to Class A shares or the applicable CDSC with respect to Class B and C shares.

 

(3)

 

As of November 20, 2006, Class Y shares were renamed Class I shares. Class I shares were converted into Class O shares and Class O shares were redesignated as Class I shares on December 1, 2006.

 

 

(4)

 

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at net asset value. In addition, Class A shares reflect the deduction of the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%; Class B shares reflect the deduction of a 5.00% CDSC, which applies if shares are redeemed within one year from purchase payment. Thereafter this CDSC declines by 1.00% per year until no CDSC is incurred. Class C shares also reflect the deduction of a 1.00% CDSC, which applies if shares are redeemed within one year from purchase payment.

 

*   Inception date for Class A, B, and C shares is November 1, 1996. Inception dates for Class I shares is December 17, 1976.

 

30         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report


Fund Performance (continued)

 

Legg Mason Partners Investors Value Fund, Inc.

 

Average Annual Total Returns(1) (unaudited)  
    Without Sales Charges(2)  
     Class A     Class B     Class C     Class I(3)     Class O  

Twelve Months Ended 12/31/06

  17.63 %   16.49 %   16.64 %   17.96 %   17.98 %
   

Five Years Ended 12/31/06

  7.27     6.28     6.35     7.62     7.59  
   

Ten Years Ended 12/31/06

  9.72     8.78     8.84     N/A     10.02  
   

Inception* through 12/31/06

  13.27     12.33     12.38     6.57     12.45  
   
    With Sales Charges(4)  
     Class A     Class B     Class C     Class I(3)     Class O  

Twelve Months Ended 12/31/06

  10.85 %   11.49 %   15.64 %   17.96 %   17.98 %
   

Five Years Ended 12/31/06

  6.01     6.12     6.35     7.62     7.59  
   

Ten Years Ended 12/31/06

  9.07     8.78     8.84     N/A     10.02  
   

Inception* through 12/31/06

  12.71     12.33     12.38     6.57     12.45  
   

 

Cumulative Total Returns(1) (unaudited)
     Without Sales Charges(2)

Class A (12/31/96 through 12/31/06)

      152.76 %    
 

Class B (12/31/96 through 12/31/06)

      132.03      
 

Class C (12/31/96 through 12/31/06)

      133.25      
 

Class I(3) (Inception* through 12/31/06)

      41.58      
 

Class O (12/31/96 through 12/31/06)

      159.73      
 

 

(1)

 

All figures represent past performance and are not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(2)

 

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at net asset value and does not reflect the deduction of the applicable sales charge with respect to Class A shares or the applicable CDSC with respect to Class B and C shares.

 

(3)

 

As of November 20, 2006, Class Y shares were renamed Class I shares.

 

(4)

 

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at net asset value. In addition, Class A shares reflect the deduction of the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%; Class B shares reflect the deduction of a 5.00% CDSC, which applies if shares are redeemed within one year from purchase payment. Thereafter this CDSC declines by 1.00% per year until no CDSC is incurred. Class C shares also reflect the deduction of a 1.00% CDSC, which applies if shares are redeemed within one year from purchase payment.

 

*   Inception date for Class A, B and C shares is January 3, 1995. Inception dates for Class O and I shares are December 31, 1988 and July 16, 2001, respectively.

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report         31


Fund Performance (continued)

 

Legg Mason Partners Small Cap Growth Fund I

 

Average Annual Total Returns(1) (unaudited)  
    Without Sales Charges(2)  
     Class A     Class B     Class C     Class I(3)     Class O     Class R  

Twelve Months Ended 12/31/06

  12.41 %   11.33 %   11.44 %   12.89 %   12.69 %   N/A  
   

Five Years Ended 12/31/06

  6.58     5.60     5.73     N/A     6.82     N/A  
   

Inception* through 12/31/06

  12.27     11.29     11.40     13.53     12.52     (0.37 )%
   
    With Sales Charges(4)  
     Class A     Class B     Class C     Class I(3)     Class O     Class R  

Twelve Months Ended 12/31/06

  5.97 %   6.33 %   10.44 %   12.89 %   12.69 %   N/A  
   

Five Years Ended 12/31/06

  5.33     5.44     5.73     N/A     6.82     N/A  
   

Inception* through 12/31/06

  11.49     11.29     11.40     13.53     12.52     (0.37 )%
   

 

Cumulative Total Returns(1) (unaudited)
     Without Sales Charges(2)

Class A (Inception* through 12/31/06)

      167.54 %    
 

Class B (Inception* through 12/31/06)

      148.21      
 

Class C (Inception* through 12/31/06)

      150.38      
 

Class I(3) (Inception* through 12/31/06)

      31.60      
 

Class O (Inception* through 12/31/06)

      172.63      
 

Class R (Inception* through 12/31/06)

      (0.37 )    
 

 

(1)

 

All figures represent past performance and are not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(2)

 

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at net asset value and does not reflect the deduction of the applicable sales charge with respect to Class A shares or the applicable CDSC with respect to Class B and C shares.

 

(3)

 

As of November 20, 2006, Class Y shares were renamed Class I shares.

 

(4)

 

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at net asset value. In addition, Class A shares reflect the deduction of the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%; Class B shares reflect the deduction of a 5.00% CDSC, which applies if shares are redeemed within one year from purchase payment. Thereafter this CDSC declines by 1.00% per year until no CDSC is incurred. Class C shares also reflect the deduction of a 1.00% CDSC, which applies if shares are redeemed within one year from purchase payment.

 

*   Inception date for Class A, B, C and O is July 1, 1998. Inception dates for Class I shares and Class R shares are November 1, 2004 and December 28, 2006, respectively.

 

32         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report


Historical Performance (unaudited)

 

Value of $10,000 Invested in Class A, B, C and O Shares of the Legg Mason Partners Balanced Fund vs. Citigroup Broad Investment Grade Bond (“BIG”) Index, S&P 500 Index and 50% Citigroup Broad Investment Grade Bond Index and 50% S&P 500 Index (December 1996 — December 2006)

LOGO

 

  Hypothetical illustration of $10,000 invested in Class A, B, C and O shares on December 31, 1996, assuming deduction of the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% with respect to Class A shares, at the time of investment and reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at net asset value through December 31, 2006. The S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 widely held common stocks. Citigroup BIG Bond Index includes institutionally traded U.S. Treasury Bonds, government-sponsored bonds (U.S. Agency and supranational), mortgage-backed securities and corporate securities. The Indices are unmanaged and are not subject to the same management and trading expenses as a mutual fund. Please note that an investor cannot invest directly in an index.

All figures represent past performance and are not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report         33


Historical Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

Value of $10,000 Invested in Class I Shares of the Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc. vs. Russell 3000 Index (December 1996 — December 2006)

 

LOGO

 

  Hypothetical illustration of $10,000 invested in Class I shares on December 31, 1996, assuming reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at net asset value through December 31, 2006. The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represent approximately 98% of the U.S. equity market. The Index is unmanaged and is not subject to the same management and trading expenses as a mutual fund. Please note that an investor cannot invest directly in an index. The performance of the Fund’s other classes may be greater or less than the Class I shares’ performance indicated on this chart, depending on whether greater or lesser sales charges and fees were incurred by shareholders investing in the other classes.

All figures represent past performance and are not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

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Historical Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

Value of $10,000 Invested in Class O Shares of the Legg Mason Partners Investors Value Fund, Inc. vs. S&P 500 Index (December 1996 — December 2006)

 

LOGO

 

  Hypothetical illustration of $10,000 invested in Class O shares on December 31, 1996, assuming reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at net asset value through December 31, 2006. The S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 widely held common stocks. The Index is unmanaged and is not subject to the same management and trading expenses as a mutual fund. Please note that an investor cannot invest directly in an index. The performance of the Fund’s other classes may be greater or less than Class O shares performance indicated on this chart, depending on whether greater or lesser sales charges and fees were incurred by shareholders investing in the other classes.

All figures represent past performance and are not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report         35


Historical Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

Value of $10,000 Invested in Class A, B, C and O Shares of the Legg Mason Partners Small Cap Growth Fund I vs. Russell 2000 Growth Index (July 1998 — December 2006)

 

LOGO

 

  Hypothetical illustration of $10,000 invested in Class A, B, C and O shares at inception on July 1, 1998, assuming deduction of the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% with respect to Class A shares at the time of investment and reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at net asset value through December 31, 2006. The Russell 2000 Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell 2000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Index is unmanaged and is not subject to the same management and trading expenses as a mutual fund. Please note that an investor cannot invest directly in an index. The performance of the Fund’s other class may be greater or less than the Class A, B, C and O shares’ performance indicated on this chart, depending on whether greater or lesser sales charges and fees were incurred by shareholders investing in the other classes.

All figures represent past performance and are not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

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Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006)

 

LEGG MASON PARTNERS BALANCED FUND


Shares    Security    Value
     
COMMON STOCKS — 55.7%   
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY — 4.5%   
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.3%   
6,000   

McDonald’s Corp.

   $ 265,980
 
Household Durables — 0.0%   
490,631   

Home Interiors & Gifts Inc. (a)(b)*

     4,906
 
Media — 3.5%
7,350   

CBS Corp.

     229,467
17,270   

Comcast Corp., Class A Shares*

     731,039
2,208   

Idearc Inc.*

     63,259
33,400   

News Corp., Class A Shares

     717,432
56,400   

Time Warner Inc.

     1,228,392
7,350   

Viacom Inc.*

     301,424
 
  

Total Media

     3,271,013
 
Specialty Retail — 0.7%   
17,000   

Home Depot Inc.

     682,720
 
   TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY      4,224,619
 
CONSUMER STAPLES — 4.8%   
Beverages — 1.5%   
13,000   

Coca-Cola Co.

     627,250
12,600   

PepsiCo Inc.

     788,130
 
  

Total Beverages

     1,415,380
 
Food & Staples Retailing — 2.2%   
28,868   

FHC Delaware Inc. (a)(b)*

     0
43,800   

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

     2,022,684
 
  

Total Food & Staples Retailing

     2,022,684
 
Household Products — 0.7%   
9,500   

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

     619,780
 
Personal Products — 0.4%   
12,400   

Avon Products Inc.

     409,696
 
   TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES      4,467,540
 
ENERGY — 7.8%   
Energy Equipment & Services — 2.1%   
49,000   

Halliburton Co.

     1,521,450
8,000   

Schlumberger Ltd.

     505,280
 
  

Total Energy Equipment & Services

     2,026,730
 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 5.7%   
10,000   

BP PLC, ADR

     671,000
7,000   

Chevron Corp.

     514,710
33,000   

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     2,528,790
6,000   

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, ADR, Class A Shares

     424,740

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

Shares    Security    Value
     
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 5.7% (continued)   
15,000   

Suncor Energy Inc.

   $ 1,183,650
 
  

Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     5,322,890
 
   TOTAL ENERGY      7,349,620
 
FINANCIALS — 12.7%   
Capital Markets — 2.2%   
52,400   

Bank of New York Co. Inc.

     2,062,988
 
Consumer Finance — 0.8%   
12,500   

American Express Co.

     758,375
 
Diversified Financial Services — 3.5%   
18,000   

Bank of America Corp.

     961,020
47,500   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     2,294,250
 
  

Total Diversified Financial Services

     3,255,270
 
Insurance — 4.2%   
13,700   

American International Group Inc.

     981,742
466   

Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Class B Shares*

     1,708,356
24,000   

Chubb Corp.

     1,269,840
 
  

Total Insurance

     3,959,938
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 2.0%   
7,500   

Brandywine Realty Trust

     249,375
14,800   

Duke Realty Corp.

     605,320
13,500   

New Plan Excel Realty Trust Inc.

     370,980
14,000   

Reckson Associates Realty Corp.

     638,400
 
  

Total Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

     1,864,075
 
   TOTAL FINANCIALS      11,900,646
 
HEALTH CARE — 4.3%   
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.2%   
21,000   

Medtronic Inc.

     1,123,710
 
Pharmaceuticals — 3.1%   
8,000   

Merck & Co. Inc.

     348,800
40,200   

Pfizer Inc.

     1,041,180
15,500   

Schering-Plough Corp.

     366,420
23,500   

Wyeth

     1,196,620
 
  

Total Pharmaceuticals

     2,953,020
 
   TOTAL HEALTH CARE      4,076,730
 
INDUSTRIALS — 5.7%   
Air Freight & Logistics — 0.5%   
6,200   

United Parcel Service Inc., Class B Shares

     464,876
 
Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.0%   
4,310   

Continental AFA Dispensing Co. (a)(b)*

     23,705
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

Shares    Security    Value
     
Industrial Conglomerates — 3.5%   
87,100   

General Electric Co.

   $ 3,240,991
 
Road & Rail — 1.7%   
37,000   

Canadian National Railway Co.

     1,592,110
 
   TOTAL INDUSTRIALS      5,321,682
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY — 10.4%   
Communications Equipment — 2.4%   
45,900   

Cisco Systems Inc.*

     1,254,447
50,000   

Motorola Inc.

     1,028,000
 
  

Total Communications Equipment

     2,282,447
 
Computers & Peripherals — 4.5%   
2,028   

Axiohm Transaction Solutions Inc. (a)(b)*

     0
30,022   

Hewlett-Packard Co.

     1,236,606
31,000   

International Business Machines Corp.

     3,011,650
 
  

Total Computers & Peripherals

     4,248,256
 
Internet Software & Services — 0.6%   
1,300   

Google Inc., Class A Shares*

     598,624
 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 1.0%   
45,200   

Intel Corp.

     915,300
 
Software — 1.9%   
58,200   

Microsoft Corp.

     1,737,852
 
   TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY      9,782,479
 
MATERIALS — 1.5%   
Chemicals — 0.6%   
10,682   

Monsanto Co.

     561,126
 
Metals & Mining — 0.9%   
27,900   

Alcoa Inc.

     837,279
 
   TOTAL MATERIALS      1,398,405
 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 4.0%   
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 4.0%   
59,100   

AT&T Inc.

     2,112,825
44,160   

Verizon Communications Inc.

     1,644,518
 
   TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES      3,757,343
 
   TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost — $38,313,904)
     52,279,064
 
PREFERRED STOCKS (a) — 0.0%   
FINANCIALS — 0.0%   
Diversified Financial Services — 0.0%   
  

TCR Holdings Corp. (b)*:

  
321   

Class B Shares, 0.000%

     0
177   

Class C Shares, 0.000%

     0
466   

Class D Shares, 0.000%

     1

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

Shares    Security    Value  
     
  Diversified Financial Services — 0.0% (continued)   
  964   

Class E Shares, 0.000%

   $ 1  
     
   TOTAL FINANCIALS      2  
     
  TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 0.0%   
  Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.0%   
  2,711   

PTV Inc., Cumulative, Series A, 10.000% (a)

     11,522  
     
   TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
(Cost — $114)
     11,524  
     
Face
Amount
             
  ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 4.3%   
  Automobiles — 1.5%   
$ 750,000   

ARG Funding Corp., Series 2005-1A, Class A3, 4.290% due 4/20/10 (c)

     731,345  
  725,000   

Susquehanna Auto Lease Trust, Series 2005-1, Class A3, 4.430% due 6/16/08 (c)

     720,456  
     
  

Total Automobiles

     1,451,801  
     
  Home Equity — 2.5%   
  275,888   

ACE Securities Corp., Series 2006-SL2, Class A, 5.520% due 1/25/36 (d)(e)

     276,129  
  162,564   

Argent Securities Inc., Series 2006-W4, Class A2A, 5.410% due 5/25/36 (e)

     162,675  
  126,804   

Bayview Financial Acquisition Trust, Series 2006-B, Class 2A1,
5.460% due 4/28/36 (e)

     126,886  
  200,000   

Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities, Series 2004-B01, Class 1A2,
5.700% due 9/25/34 (d)(e)

     201,364  
  219,149   

Countrywide Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-D, Class 2A,
5.550% due 5/15/36 (d)(e)

     219,300  
  254,529   

Green Tree Financial Corp., Series 1997-6, Class A8, 7.070% due 1/15/29 (d)

     261,495  
  170,509   

GSAMP Trust, Series 2006-S2, Class A2, 5.450% due 1/25/36 (e)

     170,619  
  213,725   

Indymac Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Trust, Series 2006-H1, Class A,
5.520% due 4/25/36 (d)(e)

     213,874  
  180,432   

IXIS Real Estate Capital Trust, Series 2006-HE2, Class A1, 5.410% due 8/25/36 (e)

     180,547  
  247,467   

RAAC, Series 2006-RP3, Class A, 5.620% due 5/25/36 (c)(e)

     247,467  
  254,632   

SACO I Trust, Series 2006-4, Class A1, 5.520% due 3/25/36 (d)(e)

     254,823  
     
  

Total Home Equity

     2,315,179  
     
  Student Loan — 0.3%   
  242,540   

First Horizon ABS Trust, Series 2006-HE1, Class A, 5.510% due 10/25/34 (d)(e)

     242,710  
     
   TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
(Cost — $4,023,361)
     4,009,690  
     
  COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (e) — 8.7%   
     290,000   

Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Inc., Series 2006-1, Class A4,
5.372% due 9/10/45 (d)

     291,087  
  176,536   

Banc of America Mortgage Securities, Series 2005-H, Class 2A1,
4.810% due 9/25/35

     174,145  
  

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust:

  
  276,181   

Series 2005-59, Class 1A1, 5.650% due 11/20/35 (d)

     277,268  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

Face
Amount
   Security    Value  
     
  COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (e) — 8.7% (continued)   
$ 354,797   

Series 2005-72, Class A1, 5.620% due 1/25/36 (d)

   $ 355,396  
  271,050   

Series 2006-OA06, Class 1A1A, 5.560% due 7/25/46 (d)

     270,734  
  258,575   

Series OA3, Class 1A1, 5.550% due 5/25/36 (d)

     258,448  
  

Countrywide Home Loan, Mortgage Pass-Through Trust:

  
  192,355   

5.680% due 2/25/35 (d)

     193,285  
  249,058   

Series 2005-9, Class 1A1, 5.650% due 5/25/35 (d)

     250,258  
  290,000   

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2006-C1,
Class A4, 5.556% due 2/15/39 (d)

     294,841  
  237,258   

Deutsche ALT-A Securities Inc. Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR1,
Class 2A1, 5.001% due 8/25/35 (d)

     234,701  
  

Downey Savings and Loan Association Mortgage Loan Trust:

  
  236,441   

Series 2005-AR2, Class 2A1A, 5.560% due 3/19/45 (d)

     236,867  
  

Series 2006-AR1:

  
  236,643   

Class 1A1A, 5.747% due 3/19/46 (d)

     236,643  
  236,643   

Class 1A1B, 5.747% due 3/19/47 (d)

     236,643  
  274,445   

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR5, Class 1A1,
4.577% due 10/25/35 (d)

     271,802  
  

Harborview Mortgage Loan Trust:

  
  295,678   

Series 2004-08, Class 2A4A, 5.750% due 11/19/34 (d)

     296,823  
  303,441   

Series 2004-11, Class 3A1A, 5.700% due 1/19/35 (d)

     304,894  
  227,246   

Indymac Index Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR1,
Class 1A1, 5.263% due 3/25/35 (d)

     229,102  
  250,000   

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2006-CB15,
Class A4, 5.814% due 6/12/43 (d)

     258,729  
  368,543   

Luminent Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-1, Class A1, 5.590% due 4/25/36 (d)

     369,610  
  331,206   

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-3AC, Class A2,
4.920% due 3/25/34 (d)

     330,439  
  

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments Inc., Series 2006-AR5:

  
  268,383   

Class 1A1, 5.560% due 5/25/36 (d)

     268,721  
  190,377   

Class 2A1, 5.560% due 5/25/36 (d)

     190,948  
  908,171   

Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2005-02, Class A4,
5.600% due 7/25/45 (d)

     908,754  
  

Washington Mutual Inc.:

  
  360,680   

Series 2005-AR17, Class A1A1, 5.590% due 12/25/45 (d)

     361,941  
  225,079   

Series 2005-AR19, Class A1A2, 5.610% due 12/25/45 (d)

     225,869  
  137,197   

Series 2006-AR10, Class 1A1, 5.970% due 9/25/36

     138,464  
  223,722   

Washington Mutual Pass Through Certificates, Series 2005-AR15, Class A1A2,
5.630% due 11/25/45 (d)

     224,726  
  169,390   

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR8, Class 2A3,
5.240% due 4/25/36

     168,222  
  249,500   

Zuni Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-OA1, Class A1, 5.450% due 8/25/36 (d)

     249,345  
     
   TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS
(Cost — $8,067,502)
     8,108,705  
     
  CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES — 9.1%   
  Automobiles — 0.4%   
  120,000   

DaimlerChrysler North America Holding Corp., Notes, 4.050% due 6/4/08

     117,476  
  150,000   

Ford Motor Co., Notes, 7.450% due 7/16/31

     118,500  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

Face
Amount

   Security    Value  
     
     
  Automobiles — 0.4% (continued)   
  

General Motors Corp., Senior Debentures:

  
$ 140,000   

8.250% due 7/15/23

   $ 130,900  
  10,000   

8.375% due 7/15/33

     9,300  
     
  

Total Automobiles

     376,176  
     
  Capital Markets — 0.4%   
  40,000   

Credit Suisse USA Inc., Senior Notes, 5.500% due 8/16/11

     40,477  
  80,000   

Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Notes, 4.500% due 6/15/10

     78,361  
  40,000   

Lehman Brothers Holdings E-Capital Trust I, Notes, 6.155% due 8/19/65 (e)

     40,403  
  50,000   

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., Notes, 4.000% due 1/22/08

     49,324  
  

Morgan Stanley:

  
  30,000   

Medium-Term Notes, 5.824% due 10/18/16 (e)

     30,223  
  100,000   

Subordinated Notes, 4.750% due 4/1/14

     95,757  
     
  

Total Capital Markets

     334,545  
     
  Commercial Banks — 0.7%   
  100,000   

Glitnir Banki HF, Subordinated Notes, 6.693% due 6/15/16 (c)(e)

     103,336  
  120,000   

Landsbanki Islands HF, 6.100% due 8/25/11 (c)

     122,122  
  50,000   

Resona Preferred Global Securities Cayman Ltd., Bonds,
7.191% due 7/30/15 (c)(e)(f)

     52,254  
  90,000   

Suntrust Capital, Bank Guaranteed, 6.100% due 12/1/66 (e)

     87,888  
  220,000   

Wachovia Corp., Subordinated Notes, 5.250% due 8/1/14 (d)

     217,655  
  100,000   

Wells Fargo Capital X, 5.950% due 12/15/36

     98,347  
     
  

Total Commercial Banks

     681,602  
     
  Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.1%   
  90,000   

Waste Management Inc., 6.375% due 11/15/12

     94,365  
     
  Consumer Finance — 1.4%   
  

Ford Motor Credit Co.:

  
  580,000   

Notes, 7.375% due 10/28/09 (d)

     581,600  
  100,000   

Senior Notes, 5.800% due 1/12/09

     98,230  
  

General Motors Acceptance Corp.:

  
  30,000   

Medium-Term Notes, 4.375% due 12/10/07

     29,589  
  

Notes:

  
  530,000   

6.125% due 8/28/07 (d)

     530,187  
  20,000   

5.125% due 5/9/08

     19,793  
  30,000   

Senior Notes, 5.850% due 1/14/09

     29,900  
     
  

Total Consumer Finance

     1,289,299  
     
  Diversified Financial Services — 1.4%   
  60,000   

Aiful Corp., Notes, 5.000% due 8/10/10 (c)

     58,271  
  60,000   

Bank of America Corp., 5.375% due 8/15/11

     60,476  
  110,000   

El Paso Performance-Linked Trust Certificates, Notes, 7.750% due 7/15/11 (c)

     116,875  
  400,000   

General Electric Capital Corp., Medium-Term Notes, Series A,
5.425% due 6/22/07 (d)(e)

     400,335  
  170,000   

HSBC Finance Corp., Senior Notes, 8.000% due 7/15/10

     184,813  
  180,000   

International Lease Finance Corp., Medium-Term Notes, Series O,
4.375% due 11/1/09

     175,916  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

Face
Amount
   Security    Value  
     
  Diversified Financial Services — 1.4% (continued)   
$ 250,000   

JPMorgan Chase & Co., Subordinated Notes, 5.750% due 1/2/13 (d)

   $ 254,747  
  100,000   

SMFG Preferred Capital, Bonds, 6.078% due 1/25/17 (c)(e)(f)

     98,847  
     
  

Total Diversified Financial Services

     1,350,280  
     
  Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.2%   
  70,000   

Koninklijke KPN NV, Senior Notes, 8.000% due 10/1/10

     75,590  
  60,000   

Telecom Italia Capital SA, Notes, 5.250% due 10/1/15

     56,143  
  85,000   

Verizon Florida Inc., Senior Notes, Series F, 6.125% due 1/15/13

     86,893  
     
  

Total Diversified Telecommunication Services

     218,626  
     
  Electric Utilities — 0.5%   
  110,000   

Duke Energy Corp., Senior Notes, 5.625% due 11/30/12

     112,126  
  100,000   

Exelon Corp., Bonds, 5.625% due 6/15/35

     94,519  
  

FirstEnergy Corp., Notes:

  
  60,000   

Series B, 6.450% due 11/15/11

     62,633  
  120,000   

Series C, 7.375% due 11/15/31

     137,076  
  70,000   

Pacific Gas & Electric Co., First Mortgage Bonds, 6.050% due 3/1/34

     70,836  
     
  

Total Electric Utilities

     477,190  
     
  Health Care Providers & Services — 0.0%   
  

HCA Inc., Senior Notes:

  
  3,000   

6.300% due 10/1/12

     2,752  
  30,000   

6.250% due 2/15/13

     26,625  
  16,000   

6.500% due 2/15/16

     13,560  
     
  

Total Health Care Providers & Services

     42,937  
     
  Household Durables — 0.0%   
  200,000   

Holt Group Inc., Senior Notes, 9.750% due 1/15/06 (a)(b)(g)

     0  
     
  Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders — 0.1%   
  

TXU Corp., Senior Notes:

  
  40,000   

Series P, 5.550% due 11/15/14

     38,173  
  30,000   

Series R, 6.550% due 11/15/34

     28,207  
     
  

Total Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders

     66,380  
     
  Industrial Conglomerates — 0.2%   
  170,000   

Tyco International Group SA, Notes, 6.000% due 11/15/13

     176,141  
     
  Insurance — 0.1%   
  70,000   

Metlife Inc., Jr. Subordinated, 6.400% due 12/15/36

     70,557  
     
  IT Services — 0.1%   
  90,000   

Electronic Data Systems Corp., Notes, 7.125% due 10/15/09

     93,884  
     
  Media — 0.8%   
  10,000   

AOL Time Warner Inc., Debentures, 7.700% due 5/1/32

     11,317  
  70,000   

Clear Channel Communications Inc., Senior Notes, 6.250% due 3/15/11

     68,089  
  225,000   

Comcast Cable Communications Holdings Inc., Notes, 8.375% due 3/15/13 (d)

     256,604  
  180,000   

Liberty Media Corp., Senior Notes, 7.875% due 7/15/09 (d)

     188,608  
  40,000   

News America Inc., 6.200% due 12/15/34

     38,734  
  50,000   

Time Warner Entertainment Co., LP, Senior Notes, 8.375% due 7/15/33

     60,609  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

Face
Amount
   Security    Value  
     
  Media — 0.8% (continued)   
$ 90,000   

Time Warner Inc., 6.875% due 5/1/12

   $ 95,213  
  30,000   

Viacom Inc., Senior Notes, 5.750% due 4/30/11

     30,044  
     
  

Total Media

     749,218  
     
  Metals & Mining — 0.1%   
  80,000   

Vale Overseas Ltd., Notes, 6.875% due 11/21/36

     82,452  
     
  Multi-Utilities — 0.1%   
  100,000   

Dominion Resources Inc., Senior Notes, 5.700% due 9/17/12

     101,255  
     
  Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 1.3%   
  80,000   

Amerada Hess Corp., Notes, 7.300% due 8/15/31

     89,553  
  80,000   

Anadarko Finance Co., Senior Notes, Series B, 7.500% due 5/1/31

     91,039  
  40,000   

Anadarko Petroleum Corp., Senior Notes, 5.950% due 9/15/16

     40,157  
  60,000   

ChevronTexaco Capital Co., Notes, 3.500% due 9/17/07

     59,306  
  180,000   

ConocoPhillips Holding Co., Senior Notes, 6.950% due 4/15/29 (d)

     205,070  
  70,000   

Devon Energy Corp., Debentures, 7.950% due 4/15/32

     85,475  
  80,000   

Gazprom, Loan Participation Notes, 6.212% due 11/22/16 (c)

     80,760  
  

Kerr-McGee Corp.:

  
  20,000   

6.950% due 7/1/24

     21,355  
  160,000   

Notes, 7.875% due 9/15/31 (d)

     191,446  
  

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP:

  
  60,000   

6.750% due 3/15/11

     62,486  
  10,000   

Senior Notes, 6.300% due 2/1/09

     10,138  
  77,000   

Pemex Project Funding Master Trust, 6.625% due 6/15/35

     78,867  
  60,000   

Petrobras International Finance Co., Senior Notes, 6.125% due 10/6/16

     60,900  
  130,000   

Williams Cos. Inc., Debentures, Series A, 7.500% due 1/15/31

     135,525  
  20,000   

XTO Energy Inc., Senior Notes, 7.500% due 4/15/12

     21,753  
     
  

Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     1,233,830  
     
  Paper & Forest Products — 0.1%   
  80,000   

Weyerhaeuser Co., Notes, 6.750% due 3/15/12

     83,993  
     
  Road & Rail — 0.4%   
  336,197   

Union Pacific Corp., Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-1,
5.404% due 7/2/25 (d)

     335,271  
     
  Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 0.1%   
  

Countrywide Financial Corp., Medium-Term Notes:

  
  20,000   

5.501% due 1/5/09 (e)

     20,006  
  30,000   

Series B, 5.471% due 6/18/08 (e)

     30,008  
     
  

Total Thrifts & Mortgage Finance

     50,014  
     
  Tobacco — 0.2%   
  140,000   

Altria Group Inc., Notes, 7.000% due 11/4/13

     152,320  
     
  Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.4%   
  60,000   

Nextel Communications Inc., Senior Notes, Series E, 6.875% due 10/31/13

     60,681  
  

Sprint Capital Corp., Notes:

  
  225,000   

8.375% due 3/15/12 (d)

     250,327  
  50,000   

8.750% due 3/15/32

     60,351  
  50,000   

Sprint Nextel Corp., 6.000% due 12/1/16

     48,821  
     
  

Total Wireless Telecommunication Services

     420,180  
     
   TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES
(Cost — $8,590,863)
     8,480,515  
     

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

Face
Amount
   Security    Value  
     
  MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 18.8%   
  FHLMC — 2.1%   
  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (FHLMC):

  
$ 50,766   

8.000% due 7/1/20

   $ 52,689  
  

Gold:

  
  1,900,000   

5.500% due 1/17/21-1/11/36 (h)(i)

     1,888,499  
  61,957   

6.500% due 3/1/26-5/1/26

     63,607  
     
  

TOTAL FHLMC

     2,004,795  
     
  FNMA — 10.6%   
  

Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA):

  
  120,546   

6.500% due 10/1/10-6/1/26

     123,599  
  5,150,000   

5.000% due 1/17/21-1/11/36 (h)(i)

     4,998,343  
  2,300,000   

5.500% due 1/17/21-1/11/30 (h)(i)

     2,291,907  
  342,125   

4.500% due 11/1/23 (d)

     325,582  
  69,888   

9.000% due 1/1/24

     75,030  
  111,392   

7.000% due 3/1/26-4/1/29

     115,048  
  203,271   

7.500% due 11/1/26 (d)

     212,311  
  35,717   

8.000% due 5/1/30-2/1/31

     37,684  
  184,409   

5.136% due 9/1/35 (e)

     184,883  
  265,000   

4.500% due 1/11/36 (h)(i)

     248,355  
  1,320,000   

6.500% due 1/11/36 (h)(i)

     1,345,162  
     
  

TOTAL FNMA

     9,957,904  
     
  GNMA — 6.1%   
  

Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA):

  
  5,300,000   

6.000% due 1/22/30 (h)(i)

     5,374,529  
  330,000   

5.000% due 1/22/36 (h)(i)

     320,925  
     
  

TOTAL GNMA

     5,695,454  
     
   TOTAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
(Cost — $17,678,559)
     17,658,153  
     
  SOVEREIGN BONDS — 1.1%   
  Brazil — 0.2%   
  100,000   

Federative Republic of Brazil, 11.000% due 8/17/40

     132,675  
     
  Canada — 0.3%   
  300,000   

Province of Ontario, 3.282% due 3/28/08 (d)

     292,853  
     
  Colombia — 0.0%   
  16,000   

Republic of Colombia, 11.750% due 2/25/20

     23,320  
     
  Mexico — 0.2%   
  154,000   

United Mexican States, Medium-Term Notes, Series A,
7.500% due 4/8/33

     181,720  
     
  Panama — 0.0%   
  21,000   

Republic of Panama, 9.375% due 4/1/29

     28,088  
     
  Russia — 0.4%   
  340,000   

Russian Federation, 5.000% due 3/31/30 (d)

     384,412  
     
   TOTAL SOVEREIGN BONDS
(Cost — $1,025,658)
     1,043,068  
     

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

Face
Amount
   Security    Value
     
  U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCY OBLIGATIONS — 3.0%   
  U.S. Government Agencies — 1.6%   
  

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB):

  
  

Bonds:

  
$ 90,000   

5.400% due 1/2/09

   $ 89,907
  20,000   

4.750% due 12/16/16

     19,620
  40,000   

Series VB15, 5.000% due 12/21/15

     39,986
  300,000   

Global Bonds, 5.500% due 7/15/36 (d)

     314,200
  50,000   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (FHLMC), Medium-Term Notes,
5.550% due 12/11/08

     49,991
  

Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA):

  
  350,000   

6.250% due 2/1/11 (d)

     365,075
  200,000   

6.000% due 5/15/11 (d)

     208,446
  

Notes:

  
  130,000   

5.000% due 9/15/08

     129,908
  20,000   

5.400% due 4/13/09

     20,007
  190,000   

Tennessee Valley Authority, Bonds, 5.980% due 4/1/36

     212,516
   
  

Total U.S. Government Agencies

     1,449,656
   
  U.S. Government Obligation — 1.4%   
  

U.S. Treasury Bonds:

  
  880,000   

6.000% due 2/15/26

     998,320
  180,000   

4.500% due 2/15/36

     171,225
  160,000   

U.S. Treasury Notes, 5.125% due 5/15/16

     164,856
   
  

Total U.S. Government Obligations

     1,334,401
   
   TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCY OBLIGATIONS
(Cost — $2,778,745)
     2,784,057
   
  U.S. TREASURY INFLATION PROTECTED SECURITIES — 1.5%   
  

U.S. Treasury Bonds, Inflation Indexed:

  
  508,460   

2.000% due 1/15/16 (d)

     491,101
  101,692   

2.000% due 1/15/26

     95,670
  

U.S. Treasury Notes, Inflation Indexed:

  
  63,947   

0.875% due 4/15/10

     60,644
  345,736   

2.375% due 4/15/11 (d)

     344,467
  449,739   

2.500% due 7/15/16 (d)

     453,288
   
   TOTAL U.S. TREASURY INFLATION PROTECTED SECURITIES
(Cost — $1,449,984)
     1,445,170
   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

Warrants    Security    Value  
     
  WARRANTS — 0.0%   
  229,655   

ContiFinancial Corp., Liquidating Trust, Units of Interest (Represents interest in a trust in the liquidation of ContiFinancial Corp. and its affiliates) (b)*

   $ 1  
  2,373   

Lucent Technologies Inc., Expires 12/10/07*

     735  
     
   TOTAL WARRANTS
(Cost — $0)
     736  
     
   TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost — $81,928,690)
     95,820,682  
     
Face
Amount
             
  SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 16.0%   
  U.S. Government Agency — 0.1%   
$ 50,000   

Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA), Discount Notes,
5.197% due 6/25/07 (j) (Cost — $48,785)

     48,788  
     
  Repurchase Agreements — 15.9%   
  8,290,000   

Interest in $373,105,000 joint tri-party repurchase agreement dated 12/29/06 with Morgan Stanley, 5.250% due 1/3/07; Proceeds at maturity — $8,296,045; (Fully collateralized by various U.S. government agency obligations, 3.500% to 6.500% due 1/1/09 to 9/1/33; Market value — $8,455,800) (d)

     8,290,000  
  6,670,000   

Nomura Securities International Inc. repurchase agreement dated 12/29/06, 5.270% due 1/2/07; Proceeds at maturity — $6,673,906; (Fully collateralized by U.S. government agency obligation, 5.000% due 3/15/16; Market value — $6,803,575) (d)

     6,670,000  
     
  

Total Repurchase Agreements

(Cost — $14,960,000)

     14,960,000  
     
   TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost — $15,008,785)
     15,008,788  
     
   TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 118.2% (Cost — $96,937,475#)      110,829,470  
  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (18.2)%

     (17,026,932 )
     
   TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%    $ 93,802,538  
     

 

*   Non-income producing security.

 

(a)

 

Security is valued in good faith at fair value by or under the direction of the Board of Directors (See Note 1).

 

(b)

 

Illiquid security.

(c)

 

Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions that are exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. This security has been deemed liquid pursuant to guidelines approved by the Board of Directors, unless otherwise noted.

 

(d)

 

All or a portion of this security is segregated for open futures contracts, extended settlements, written options, TBA’s and mortgage dollar rolls.

 

(e)

 

Variable rate security. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect at December 31, 2006.

 

(f)

 

Security has no maturity date. The date shown represents the next call date.

 

(g)

 

Security is currently in default.

 

(h)

 

This security is traded on a to-be-announced (“TBA”) basis (See Note 1).

 

(i)

 

All or a portion of this security was acquired under a mortgage dollar roll agreement (See Notes 1 and 3).

 

(j)

 

Rate shown represents yield-to-maturity.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

#   Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is $96,995,660.

 

Abbreviation used in this schedule:

ADR  

— American Depositary Receipt

 

Schedule of Options Written

 

Contracts    Security    Expiration
Date
   Strike
Price
   Value
9   

U.S. Treasury Notes 10 Year Futures, Call

   2/23/07    $ 110.00    $ 562
9   

U.S. Treasury Notes 10 Year Futures, Put

   2/23/07      106.00      1,828
10   

U.S. Treasury Notes 10 Year Futures, Put

   2/23/07      107.00      4,845
 
   TOTAL OPTIONS WRITTEN
(Premiums received — $8,173)
         $ 7,235
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

LEGG MASON PARTNERS CAPITAL FUND, INC.


Shares    Security    Value
     
COMMON STOCKS — 98.2%   
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY — 12.7%   
Media — 12.7%   
725,000   

CBS Corp., Class B Shares

   $ 22,605,500
800,000   

Clear Channel Communications Inc.

     28,432,000
250,000   

R.H. Donnelley Corp.*

     15,682,500
1,900,000   

Time Warner Inc.

     41,382,000
1,250,000   

Warner Music Group Corp.

     28,687,500
3,750,000   

WPP Group PLC

     50,716,768
 
   TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY      187,506,268
 
CONSUMER STAPLES — 0.0%   
Food & Staples Retailing — 0.0%   
466,286   

FHC Delaware Inc. (a)(b)*

     0
 
ENERGY — 10.4%   
Energy Equipment & Services — 6.1%   
750,000   

Cameron International Corp.*

     39,787,500
1,900,000   

Input/Output Inc.*

     25,897,000
400,000   

National-Oilwell Varco Inc.*

     24,472,000
 
  

Total Energy Equipment & Services

     90,156,500
 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 4.3%   
900,000   

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

     39,168,000
500,000   

Noble Energy Inc.

     24,535,000
 
  

Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     63,703,000
 
   TOTAL ENERGY      153,859,500
 
FINANCIALS — 28.9%   
Capital Markets — 5.8%   
700,000   

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.

     54,684,000
330,000   

Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc.

     30,723,000
 
  

Total Capital Markets

     85,407,000
 
Commercial Banks — 0.0%   
1   

Commerce Bancshares Inc.

     10
 
Consumer Finance — 8.6%   
1,200,000   

American Express Co.

     72,804,000
700,000   

Capital One Financial Corp.

     53,774,000
 
  

Total Consumer Finance

     126,578,000
 
Diversified Financial Services — 4.1%   
1,250,000   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     60,375,000
 
Insurance — 8.8%   
700,000   

AFLAC Inc.

     32,200,000
350,000   

Arch Capital Group Ltd.*

     23,663,500
2,400,000   

Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc.

     73,584,000
 
  

Total Insurance

     129,447,500
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report         49


Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

Shares    Security    Value
     
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 1.6%   
1,700,000   

Hudson City Bancorp Inc.

   $ 23,596,000
 
   TOTAL FINANCIALS      425,403,510
 
HEALTH CARE — 2.4%   
Health Care Providers & Services — 2.4%   
650,000   

UnitedHealth Group Inc.

     34,924,500
 
INDUSTRIALS — 13.3%   
Aerospace & Defense — 3.8%   
133,800   

Alliant Techsystems Inc.*

     10,461,822
550,000   

L-3 Communications Holdings Inc.

     44,979,000
 
  

Total Aerospace & Defense

     55,440,822
 
Construction & Engineering — 2.5%   
1,100,000   

Shaw Group Inc.*

     36,850,000
 
Industrial Conglomerates — 6.1%   
1,250,000   

General Electric Co.

     46,512,500
1,450,000   

Tyco International Ltd.

     44,080,000
 
  

Total Industrial Conglomerates

     90,592,500
 
Machinery — 0.9%   
400,000   

Mueller Industries Inc.

     12,680,000
 
   TOTAL INDUSTRIALS      195,563,322
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY — 27.2%   
Communications Equipment — 13.9%   
2,150,000   

Cisco Systems Inc.*

     58,759,500
1,500,000   

Comverse Technology Inc.*

     31,665,000
1,225,000   

Dycom Industries Inc.*

     25,872,000
1,300,000   

Juniper Networks Inc.*

     24,622,000
3,125,000   

Motorola Inc.

     64,250,000
 
  

Total Communications Equipment

     205,168,500
 
Electronic Equipment & Instruments — 0.9%   
1,190,002   

Photon Dynamics Inc.*

     13,911,123
 
Internet Software & Services — 1.1%   
645,000   

Yahoo! Inc.*

     16,473,300
 
IT Services — 3.3%   
1,300,000   

Accenture Ltd., Class A Shares

     48,009,000
 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 2.7%   
2,050,000   

Agere Systems Inc.*

     39,298,500
 
Software — 5.3%   
760,000   

Blackboard Inc.*

     22,830,400
1,100,000   

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.*

     24,112,000
1,050,000   

Microsoft Corp.

     31,353,000
 
  

Total Software

     78,295,400
 
   TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY      401,155,823
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

Shares    Security    Value  
     
  TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 3.3%   
  Wireless Telecommunication Services — 3.3%   
  800,000   

ALLTEL Corp.

   $ 48,384,000  
     
   TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost — $1,270,389,171)
     1,446,796,923  
     
Contracts              
  PURCHASED OPTIONS — 0.3%   
  800,000   

Clear Channel Communications, Put @ $35.00, expires 4/21/07

     200,000  
  200,000   

S&P 500 Index, Put @ $1,400.00, expires 3/17/07

     3,960,000  
     
   TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS
(Cost — $4,214,864)
     4,160,000  
     
   TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT
(Cost — $1,274,604,035)
   $ 1,450,956,923  
     
Face
Amount
             
  SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 2.3%   
  Repurchase Agreement — 2.3%   
$   33,381,000   

Interest in $471,863,000 joint tri-party repurchase agreement dated 12/29/06 with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.,
5.240% due 1/3/07; Proceeds at maturity — $33,405,293; (Fully collateralized by various U.S. government agency obligations & Treasury Notes, 0.000% to 8.875% due 4/30/08 to 4/15/30;
Market value — $34,048,900) (Cost — $33,381,000)

     33,381,000  
     
   TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.8% (Cost — $1,307,985,035#)      1,484,337,923  
  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.8)%

     (11,142,811 )
     
   TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%    $ 1,473,195,112  
     

 

*   Non-income producing security.

 

(a)

 

Illiquid security.

 

(b)

 

Security is valued in good faith at fair value by or under the direction of the Board of Directors (See Note 1).

 

#   Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is $1,308,997,133.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

LEGG MASON PARTNERS INVESTORS VALUE FUND, INC.


Shares    Security    Value
     
COMMON STOCKS — 95.0%   
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY — 13.9%   
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 2.4%   
809,500   

McDonald’s Corp.

   $ 35,885,135
 
Household Durables — 1.2%   
603,200   

Newell Rubbermaid Inc.

     17,462,640
 
Media — 7.7%   
463,100   

EchoStar Communications Corp., Class A Shares*

     17,611,693
  

Liberty Media Holding Corp.:

  
92,995   

Capital Group, Series A Shares*

     9,111,650
457,275   

Interactive Group, Series A Shares*

     9,863,422
1,736,700   

News Corp., Class B Shares

     38,658,942
511,600   

SES Global SA, FDR

     9,107,203
1,285,100   

Time Warner Inc.

     27,989,478
 
  

Total Media

     112,342,388
 
Multiline Retail — 1.1%   
282,400   

Target Corp.

     16,110,920
 
Specialty Retail — 1.5%   
557,500   

Home Depot Inc.

     22,389,200
 
   TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY      204,190,283
 
CONSUMER STAPLES — 8.7%   
Food & Staples Retailing — 3.3%   
874,600   

Kroger Co.

     20,177,022
615,500   

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

     28,423,790
 
  

Total Food & Staples Retailing

     48,600,812
 
Household Products — 1.9%   
411,000   

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

     27,927,450
 
Tobacco — 3.5%   
599,000   

Altria Group Inc.

     51,406,180
 
   TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES      127,934,442
 
ENERGY — 6.6%   
Energy Equipment & Services — 1.5%   
366,500   

GlobalSantaFe Corp.

     21,542,870
 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 5.1%   
234,400   

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, ADR, Class A Shares

     16,593,176
211,000   

Suncor Energy Inc.

     16,650,010
583,100   

Total SA, ADR

     41,936,552
 
  

Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     75,179,738
 
   TOTAL ENERGY      96,722,608
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

52         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report


Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

Shares    Security    Value
     
FINANCIALS — 29.6%   
Capital Markets — 4.9%   
399,900   

Bank of New York Co. Inc.

   $ 15,744,063
90,600   

Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

     18,061,110
408,100   

Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc.

     37,994,110
 
  

Total Capital Markets

     71,799,283
 
Commercial Banks — 3.7%   
501,424   

Wachovia Corp.

     28,556,097
741,100   

Wells Fargo & Co.

     26,353,516
 
  

Total Commercial Banks

     54,909,613
 
Consumer Finance — 4.8%   
560,800   

American Express Co.

     34,023,736
466,700   

Capital One Financial Corp.

     35,851,894
 
  

Total Consumer Finance

     69,875,630
 
Diversified Financial Services — 4.7%   
573,100   

Bank of America Corp.

     30,597,809
788,960   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     38,106,768
 
  

Total Diversified Financial Services

     68,704,577
 
Insurance — 10.0%   
361,800   

AFLAC Inc.

     16,642,800
396,000   

American International Group Inc.

     28,377,360
444,600   

Chubb Corp.

     23,523,786
744,200   

Loews Corp.

     30,861,974
752,400   

Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc.

     23,068,584
461,500   

St. Paul Travelers Cos. Inc.

     24,777,935
 
  

Total Insurance

     147,252,439
 
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 1.5%   
326,700   

Freddie Mac

     22,182,930
 
   TOTAL FINANCIALS      434,724,472
 
HEALTH CARE — 7.4%   
Health Care Providers & Services — 3.5%   
494,000   

UnitedHealth Group Inc.

     26,542,620
321,200   

WellPoint Inc.*

     25,275,228
 
  

Total Health Care Providers & Services

     51,817,848
 
Pharmaceuticals — 3.9%   
410,800   

Abbott Laboratories

     20,010,068
219,800   

Johnson & Johnson

     14,511,196
383,600   

Novartis AG, ADR

     22,033,984
 
  

Total Pharmaceuticals

     56,555,248
 
   TOTAL HEALTH CARE      108,373,096
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report         53


Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

Shares    Security    Value
     
INDUSTRIALS — 12.1%   
Aerospace & Defense — 5.2%   
255,100   

Boeing Co.

   $ 22,663,084
176,200   

L-3 Communications Holdings Inc.

     14,409,636
318,300   

Raytheon Co.

     16,806,240
362,100   

United Technologies Corp.

     22,638,492
 
  

Total Aerospace & Defense

     76,517,452
 
Building Products — 1.0%   
482,700   

Masco Corp.

     14,418,249
 
Commercial Services & Supplies — 1.3%   
268,500   

Avery Dennison Corp.

     18,239,205
 
Industrial Conglomerates — 3.7%   
793,400   

General Electric Co.

     29,522,414
264,900   

Textron Inc.

     24,839,673
 
  

Total Industrial Conglomerates

     54,362,087
 
Machinery — 0.9%   
178,600   

Parker Hannifin Corp.

     13,730,768
 
   TOTAL INDUSTRIALS      177,267,761
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY — 3.9%   
Communications Equipment — 1.7%   
143,310   

Comverse Technology Inc.*

     3,025,274
1,062,700   

Nokia Oyj, ADR

     21,594,064
 
  

Total Communications Equipment

     24,619,338
 
Computers & Peripherals — 1.1%   
170,500   

International Business Machines Corp.

     16,564,075
 
Software — 1.1%   
526,100   

Microsoft Corp.

     15,709,346
 
   TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY      56,892,759
 
MATERIALS — 2.8%   
Chemicals — 2.8%   
217,400   

Air Products & Chemicals Inc.

     15,278,872
540,300   

E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.

     26,318,013
 
   TOTAL MATERIALS      41,596,885
 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 8.0%   
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 3.9%   
1,065,810   

AT&T Inc.

     38,102,707
351,947   

Embarq Corp.

     18,498,335
 
  

Total Diversified Telecommunication Services

     56,601,042
 
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 4.1%   
421,900   

ALLTEL Corp.

     25,516,512
1,851,953   

Sprint Nextel Corp.

     34,983,392
 
  

Total Wireless Telecommunication Services

     60,499,904
 
   TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES      117,100,946
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

54         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report


Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

Shares    Security    Value  
     
  UTILITIES — 2.0%   
  Multi-Utilities — 2.0%   
  541,900   

Sempra Energy

   $ 30,368,076  
     
   TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT
(Cost — $1,011,047,764)
     1,395,171,328  
     
Face
Amount
             
  SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 5.2%   
  Repurchase Agreement — 5.2%   
$   75,632,000   

Interest in $471,863,000 joint tri-party repurchase agreement dated 12/29/06 with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.,
5.240% due 1/3/07; Proceeds at maturity — $75,687,043;
(Fully collateralized by various U.S. government agency obligations & Treasury Notes, 0.000% to 8.875% due 4/30/08 to 4/15/30;
Market value — $77,145,273) (Cost — $75,632,000)

     75,632,000  
     
   TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.2% (Cost — $1,086,679,764#)      1,470,803,328  
  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.2)%

     (2,995,607 )
     
   TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%    $ 1,467,807,721  
     

 

*   Non-income producing security.

 

#   Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is $1,088,903,934.

 

Abbreviations used in this schedule:

ADR  

— American Depositary Receipt

FDR  

— Foreign Depositary Receipt

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report         55


Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

LEGG MASON PARTNERS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND I


Shares    Security    Value
     
COMMON STOCKS — 97.2%   
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY — 12.7%   
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 4.6%   
59,142   

Ctrip.com International Ltd., ADR

   $ 3,695,192
279,100   

Melco PBL Entertainment (Macau) Ltd., ADR*

     5,933,666
156,450   

PF Chang’s China Bistro Inc.*

     6,004,551
144,500   

Station Casinos Inc.

     11,801,315
 
  

Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     27,434,724
 
Internet & Catalog Retail — 0.9%   
229,800   

Gmarket Inc., ADR*

     5,506,008
 
Leisure Equipment & Products — 1.3%   
176,900   

Marvel Entertainment Inc.*

     4,760,379
68,923   

Pool Corp.

     2,699,714
 
  

Total Leisure Equipment & Products

     7,460,093
 
Media — 2.6%   
249,400   

R.H. Donnelley Corp.

     15,644,862
 
Specialty Retail — 3.3%   
211,150   

Men’s Wearhouse Inc.

     8,078,599
801,000   

Pier 1 Imports Inc.

     4,765,950
310,100   

Urban Outfitters Inc.*

     7,141,603
 
  

Total Specialty Retail

     19,986,152
 
   TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY      76,031,839
 
CONSUMER STAPLES — 2.3%   
Food & Staples Retailing — 0.8%   
137,000   

United Natural Foods Inc.*

     4,921,040
 
Personal Products — 1.5%   
276,190   

Elizabeth Arden Inc.*

     5,261,420
214,900   

Nu Skin Enterprises Inc., Class A Shares

     3,917,627
 
  

Total Personal Products

     9,179,047
 
   TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES      14,100,087
 
ENERGY — 5.3%   
Energy Equipment & Services — 3.3%   
75,850   

CARBO Ceramics Inc.

     2,834,514
732,500   

Input/Output Inc.*

     9,983,975
208,600   

Key Energy Services Inc.*

     3,264,590
219,000   

North American Energy Partners Inc.*

     3,565,320
 
  

Total Energy Equipment & Services

     19,648,399
 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 2.0%   
66,000   

Cheniere Energy Inc.*

     1,905,420
570,406   

Gasco Energy Inc.*

     1,397,495
76,774   

GMX Resources Inc.*

     2,725,477

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

56         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report


Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

Shares    Security    Value
     
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 2.0% (continued)   
127,600   

OPTI Canada Inc.*

   $ 2,165,718
137,700   

Range Resources Corp.

     3,781,242
 
  

Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     11,975,352
 
   TOTAL ENERGY      31,623,751
 
FINANCIALS — 6.4%   
Capital Markets — 0.9%   
50,900   

Affiliated Managers Group Inc.*

     5,351,117
 
Commercial Banks — 1.1%   
76,000   

Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc.

     4,242,320
76,100   

East-West Bancorp Inc.

     2,695,462
 
  

Total Commercial Banks

     6,937,782
 
Consumer Finance — 1.3%   
275,960   

Nelnet Inc., Class A Shares*

     7,550,266
 
Insurance — 0.6%   
207,300   

Universal American Financial Corp.*

     3,864,072
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 2.5%   
37,300   

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc.

     3,744,920
57,800   

Global Signal Inc.

     3,044,326
125,600   

Gramercy Capital Corp.

     3,879,784
60,060   

PS Business Parks Inc.

     4,246,842
 
  

Total Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

     14,915,872
 
   TOTAL FINANCIALS      38,619,109
 
HEALTH CARE — 12.0%   
Biotechnology — 5.2%   
115,500   

Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.*

     4,665,045
315,300   

Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc.*

     4,070,523
303,015   

ARIAD Pharmaceuticals Inc.*

     1,557,497
577,300   

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.*

     9,461,947
19,260   

Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc.*

     239,787
325,300   

NPS Pharmaceuticals Inc.*

     1,473,609
461,400   

Senomyx Inc.*

     5,993,586
101,475   

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.*

     3,797,195
 
  

Total Biotechnology

     31,259,189
 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 2.0%   
138,700   

Advanced Medical Optics Inc.*

     4,882,240
163,200   

DJ Orthopedics Inc.*

     6,988,224
 
  

Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     11,870,464
 
Health Care Providers & Services — 3.1%   
189,400   

Health Net Inc.*

     9,216,204
173,100   

LifePoint Hospitals Inc.*

     5,833,470
72,800   

Manor Care Inc.

     3,415,776
 
  

Total Health Care Providers & Services

     18,465,450
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report         57


Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

Shares    Security    Value
     
Life Sciences Tools & Services — 0.8%   
331,700   

Nektar Therapeutics*

   $ 5,045,157
 
Pharmaceuticals — 0.9%   
183,500   

Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc.*

     5,060,930
 
   TOTAL HEALTH CARE      71,701,190
 
INDUSTRIALS — 10.9%   
Aerospace & Defense — 1.1%   
357,392   

Orbital Sciences Corp.*

     6,590,308
 
Building Products — 0.7%   
81,000   

NCI Building Systems Inc.*

     4,191,750
 
Commercial Services & Supplies — 1.6%   
256,600   

Herman Miller Inc.

     9,329,976
 
Electrical Equipment — 1.2%   
587,400   

Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd., ADR*

     6,866,706
 
Machinery — 4.1%   
220,900   

AGCO Corp.*

     6,834,646
191,900   

IDEX Corp.

     9,097,979
278,295   

Mueller Industries Inc.

     8,821,952
 
  

Total Machinery

     24,754,577
 
Trading Companies & Distributors — 2.0%   
306,500   

MSC Industrial Direct Co. Inc., Class A Shares

     11,999,475
 
Transportation Infrastructure — 0.2%   
92,750   

Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc.*

     1,521,100
 
   TOTAL INDUSTRIALS      65,253,892
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY — 35.8%   
Communications Equipment — 14.5%   
3,403,930   

3Com Corp.*

     13,990,152
1,102,600   

ADC Telecommunications Inc.*

     16,020,778
515,700   

Andrew Corp.*

     5,275,611
175,180   

China GrenTech Corp. Ltd. ADR*

     3,230,319
9,694   

China Techfaith Wireless Communication Technology Ltd.*

     104,502
1,983,100   

ECI Telecom Ltd.*

     17,173,646
2,632,720   

Extreme Networks Inc.*

     11,031,097
165,585   

NETGEAR Inc.*

     4,346,606
1,056,281   

Tekelec*

     15,664,647
 
  

Total Communications Equipment

     86,837,358
 
Computers & Peripherals — 3.7%   
324,980   

Avid Technology Inc.*

     12,108,755
371,557   

Electronics for Imaging Inc.*

     9,875,985
 
  

Total Computers & Peripherals

     21,984,740
 
Electronic Equipment & Instruments — 0.7%   
53,800   

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.*

     4,242,130
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

58         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report


Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

Shares    Security    Value
     
Internet Software & Services — 7.6%   
37,000   

Baidu.com Inc., ADR*

   $ 4,170,640
449,222   

Digitas Inc.*

     6,024,067
436,500   

SINA Corp.*

     12,527,550
256,940   

SkillSoft PLC, ADR*

     1,595,597
533,200   

Sohu.com Inc.*

     12,796,800
1,156,260   

webMethods Inc.*

     8,510,074
 
  

Total Internet Software & Services

     45,624,728
 
IT Services — 3.8%   
554,010   

Sabre Holdings Corp., Class A Shares

     17,667,379
167,300   

Wright Express Corp.*

     5,214,741
 
  

Total IT Services

     22,882,120
 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 1.3%   
731,500   

Genesis Microchip Inc.*

     7,417,410
19,800   

Trina Solar Ltd., ADR*

     374,220
 
  

Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     7,791,630
 
Software — 4.2%   
313,800   

Blackboard Inc.*

     9,426,552
383,800   

Corel Corp.*

     5,181,300
152,200   

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.*

     2,703,072
799,300   

TIBCO Software Inc.*

     7,545,392
 
  

Total Software

     24,856,316
 
   TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY      214,219,022
 
MATERIALS — 3.9%   
Chemicals — 1.9%   
116,800   

Minerals Technologies Inc.

     6,866,672
164,900   

Valspar Corp.

     4,557,836
 
  

Total Chemicals

     11,424,508
 
Metals & Mining — 2.0%   
97,500   

Claymont Steel Holdings Inc.*

     1,793,025
319,100   

Compass Minerals International Inc.

     10,070,796
 
  

Total Metals & Mining

     11,863,821
 
   TOTAL MATERIALS      23,288,329
 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 5.3%   
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.3%   
771,300   

Cincinnati Bell Inc.*

     3,524,841
306,100   

Citizens Communications Co.

     4,398,657
 
  

Total Diversified Telecommunication Services

     7,923,498
 
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 4.0%   
463,922   

American Tower Corp., Class A Shares*

     17,295,012
746,400   

Dobson Communications Corp., Class A Shares*

     6,501,144
 
  

Total Wireless Telecommunication Services

     23,796,156
 
   TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES      31,719,654
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report         59


Schedules of Investments (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

Shares    Security    Value  
     
  UTILITIES — 2.6%   
  Electric Utilities — 2.2%   
  337,800   

ITC Holdings Corp.

   $ 13,478,220  
     
  Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders — 0.4%   
  66,400   

Ormat Technologies Inc.

     2,444,848  
     
   TOTAL UTILITIES      15,923,068  
     
   TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT
(Cost — $488,606,370)
     582,479,941  
     
Face
Amount
             
  SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 2.9%   
  Repurchase Agreement — 2.9%   
$   17,085,000   

Interest in $471,863,000 joint tri-party repurchase agreement dated 12/29/06 with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., 5.240% due 1/3/07; Proceeds at maturity — $17,097,434; (Fully collateralized by various
U.S. government agency obligations & Treasury Notes, 0.000% to
8.875% due 4/30/08 to 4/15/30; Market value — $17,426,843)
(Cost — $17,085,000)

     17,085,000  
     
   TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1% (Cost — $505,691,370#)      599,564,941  
  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.1)%

     (600,403 )
     
   TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%    $ 598,964,538  
     

 

*   Non-income producing security.

 

#

 

Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is $506,631,824.

 

 

Abbreviation used in this schedule:

 

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

60         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report


Statements of Assets and Liabilities (December 31, 2006)

 

     Legg Mason
Partners
Balanced
Fund
  Legg Mason
Partners
Capital
Fund, Inc.
    Legg Mason
Partners
Investors
Value
Fund, Inc.
  Legg Mason
Partners
Small Cap
Growth
Fund I
 
ASSETS:        

Investments, at cost

  $ 81,977,475   $ 1,274,604,035     $ 1,011,047,764   $ 488,606,370  

Repurchase agreement, at cost

    14,960,000     33,381,000       75,632,000     17,085,000  
   

Investments, at value

  $ 95,869,470   $ 1,450,956,923     $ 1,395,171,328   $ 582,479,941  

Repurchase agreement, at value

    14,960,000     33,381,000       75,632,000     17,085,000  

Cash

        624       183     10,678  

Dividends and interest receivable

    323,006     1,199,949       2,231,537     148,893  

Receivable for securities sold

    274,581     707,035           3,859,762  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

    142,237     2,257,702       4,762,928     2,679,814  

Receivable for open forward currency contracts

    9,697                

Receivable from manager

    754     31,072       31,072     4,382  

Prepaid expenses

    16,681     58,546       61,713     80,221  
   

Total Assets

    111,596,426     1,488,592,851       1,477,890,761     606,348,691  
   
LIABILITIES:        

Payable for securities purchased

    16,889,941     4,343,843       5,684     1,425,080  

Payable for Fund shares repurchased

    499,068     8,570,703       7,406,793     4,989,985  

Due to custodian

    59,833                

Distributions payable

    49,142     979           61  

Investment management fee payable

    48,336     704,729       1,935,393     383,087  

Distribution fees payable

    41,124     688,282       131,384     154,168  

Payable to broker — variation margin on open futures contracts

    10,597                

Payable for open forward currency contracts

    7,256                

Options written, at value (premium received $8,173)

    7,235                

Directors’ fees payable

    1,989     67,766       70,226     10,346  

Accrued expenses

    179,367     1,021,437       533,560     421,426  
   

Total Liabilities

    17,793,888     15,397,739       10,083,040     7,384,153  
   

Total Net Assets

  $ 93,802,538   $ 1,473,195,112     $ 1,467,807,721   $ 598,964,538  
   
NET ASSETS:        

Par value (Note 7)

  $ 6,841   $ 50,762     $ 67,471   $ 37,525  

Paid-in capital in excess of par value

    79,565,708     1,226,076,041       1,076,523,999     498,929,004  

Undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income

    13,961           942,480      

Accumulated net investment loss

        (31,072 )         (842,516 )

Accumulated net realized gain on investments, futures contracts, options written and foreign currency transactions

    329,677     70,741,886       6,148,764     6,966,954  

Net unrealized appreciation on investments, futures contracts, options written and foreign currencies

    13,886,351     176,357,495       384,125,007     93,873,571  
   

Total Net Assets

  $ 93,802,538   $ 1,473,195,112     $ 1,467,807,721   $ 598,964,538  
   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report         61


Statements of Assets and Liabilities (December 31, 2006) (continued)

 

     Legg Mason
Partners
Balanced
Fund
  Legg Mason
Partners
Capital
Fund
    Legg Mason
Partners
Investors
Value
Fund
  Legg Mason
Partners
Small Cap
Growth
Fund I

Shares Outstanding:

       

Class A

  4,287,596   11,747,197     13,946,801   26,734,337

Class B

  1,018,966   11,242,890     1,470,097   1,510,647

Class C

  1,401,301   14,683,251     2,131,637   3,394,550

Class O

  133,519       26,537,584   207,917

Class I (1)

    13,088,744 (2)   23,384,394   5,677,395

Class R (3)

          618

Net Asset Value:

       

Class A (4)

  $13.74   $29.89     $21.81   $16.11

Class B (offering price per share) (4)

  $13.61   $27.68     $21.28   $14.68

Class C (offering price per share) (4)

  $13.67   $27.76     $21.37   $14.84

Class O (offering price and redemption price per share)

  $13.87       $21.77   $16.49

Class I (1) (offering price and redemption price per share)

    $30.81     $21.77   $16.25

Class R (3)

          $16.11

Maximum Public Offering Price Per Share:

       

Class A (based on maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%)

  $14.58   $31.71     $23.14   $17.09
 

 

(1)

As of November 20, 2006, Class Y shares were renamed Class I shares.

 

(2)

Class I shares were converted into Class O shares and Class O were redesignated as Class I shares on December 1, 2006.

 

(3)

Inception date December 28, 2006.

 

(4)

Redemption price is NAV of Class B and C shares reduced by a 5.00% and 1.00% CDSC, respectively, if shares are redeemed within one year from purchase payment (See Note 2).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

62         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report


Statements of Operations (For the year ended December 31, 2006)

 

     Legg Mason
Partners
Balanced
Fund
    Legg Mason
Partners
Capital
Fund, Inc.
    Legg Mason
Partners
Investors
Value
Fund, Inc.
    Legg Mason
Partners
Small Cap
Growth
Fund I
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:        

Dividends

  $ 990,804     $ 16,151,335     $ 32,163,010     $ 3,090,294  

Interest

    2,513,179       3,317,418       4,057,042       1,740,846  

Income from securities lending

    1,006                    

Less: Foreign taxes withheld

    (6,518 )     (331,537 )     (604,185 )     (2,082 )
   

Total Investment Income

    3,498,471       19,137,216       35,615,867       4,829,058  
   
EXPENSES:        

Investment management fee (Note 2)

    572,488       8,868,061       8,889,575       4,314,632  

Distribution fees (Notes 2 and 5)

    522,730       9,073,575       1,557,343       1,819,739  

Transfer agent fees (Note 5)

    122,572       1,284,942       526,125       495,268  

Shareholder reports (Note 5)

    71,793       696,622       264,500       250,677  

Legal fees

    51,817       61,398       17,859       157,463  

Restructuring and reorganization fees (Note 14)

    49,060       317,585       244,859       127,095  

Registration fees

    38,034       84,205       50,334       60,218  

Audit and tax

    36,059       25,736       19,533       22,073  

Directors’ fees (Note 14)

    7,696       108,779       128,481       30,862  

Custody fees

    5,494       26,447       24,256       8,111  

Insurance

    2,522       35,548       29,128       16,259  

Miscellaneous expenses

    16,504       127,173       113,097       41,072  
   

Total Expenses

    1,496,769       20,710,071       11,865,090       7,343,469  

Less: Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (Notes 2 and 14)

    (2,942 )     (67,928 )     (74,033 )     (15,926 )
   

Net Expenses

    1,493,827       20,642,143       11,791,057       7,327,543  
   

Net Investment Income (Loss)

    2,004,644       (1,504,927 )     23,824,810       (2,498,485 )
   
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS, FUTURES CONTRACTS, OPTIONS WRITTEN AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
(NOTES 1 AND 3):
       

Net Realized Gain (Loss) From:

       

Investment transactions

    3,625,665       156,509,223       214,161,484       39,902,669  

Futures contracts

    1,758                    

Options written

    9,471                    

Foreign currency transactions

    (6,536 )     26,522       12,144        
   

Net Realized Gain

    3,630,358       156,535,745       214,173,628       39,902,669  
   

Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation From:

       

Investments

    5,289,771       (15,420,695 )     22,379,430       26,402,914  

Futures contracts

    (8,952 )                  

Options written

    938                    

Foreign currencies

    2,396       10,806       2,447        
   

Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation

    5,284,153       (15,409,889 )     22,381,877       26,402,914  
   

Net Gain on Investments, Futures Contracts, Options Written and Foreign Currency Transactions

    8,914,511       141,125,856       236,555,505       66,305,583  
   

Increase in Net Assets From Operations

  $ 10,919,155     $ 139,620,929     $ 260,380,315     $ 63,807,098  
   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report         63


Statements of Changes in Net Assets (For the years ended December 31,)

 

Legg Mason Partners Balanced Fund   2006     2005  
OPERATIONS:    

Net investment income

  $ 2,004,644     $ 2,027,330  

Net realized gain

    3,630,358       1,251,070  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

    5,284,153       (1,144,452 )
   

Increase in Net Assets From Operations

    10,919,155       2,133,948  
   
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM (NOTES 1 AND 6):    

Net investment income

    (2,173,964 )     (2,662,172 )

Net realized gains

    (3,043,714 )     (1,246,705 )
   

Decrease in Net Assets From Distributions to Shareholders

    (5,217,678 )     (3,908,877 )
   
FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 7):    

Net proceeds from sale of shares

    18,717,641       13,806,839  

Reinvestment of distributions

    4,741,633       3,525,046  

Cost of shares repurchased

    (34,128,060 )     (38,694,190 )
   

Decrease in Net Assets From Fund Share Transactions

    (10,668,786 )     (21,362,305 )
   

Decrease in Net Assets

    (4,967,309 )     (23,137,234 )
NET ASSETS:    

Beginning of year

    98,769,847       121,907,081  
   

End of year*

  $ 93,802,538     $ 98,769,847  
   

* Includes undistributed net investment income of:

    $13,961       $19,696  
   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

64         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report


Statements of Changes in Net Assets (For the years ended December 31,) (continued)

 

Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc.   2006     2005  
OPERATIONS:    

Net investment loss

  $ (1,504,927 )   $ (4,405,553 )

Net realized gain

    156,535,745       186,226,810  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

    (15,409,889 )     (70,881,354 )
   

Increase in Net Assets From Operations

    139,620,929       110,939,903  
   
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM (NOTES 1 AND 6):    

Net realized gains

    (130,950,398 )     (171,641,401 )
   

Decrease in Net Assets From Distributions to Shareholders

    (130,950,398 )     (171,641,401 )
   
FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 7):    

Net proceeds from sale of shares

    161,843,298       250,819,753  

Reinvestment of distributions

    117,891,254       153,743,783  

Cost of shares repurchased

    (501,350,625 )     (284,533,885 )

Net assets of shares issued in connection with merger (Note 9)

    23,733,930        
   

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Fund Share Transactions

    (197,882,143 )     120,029,651  
   

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

    (189,211,612 )     59,328,153  
NET ASSETS:    

Beginning of year

    1,662,406,724       1,603,078,571  
   

End of year*

  $ 1,473,195,112     $ 1,662,406,724  
   

* Includes accumulated net investment loss of:

    $(31,072 )      
   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report         65


Statements of Changes in Net Assets (For the years ended December 31,) (continued)

 

Legg Mason Partners Investors Value Fund, Inc.   2006     2005  
OPERATIONS:    

Net investment income

  $ 23,824,810     $ 26,081,139  

Net realized gain

    214,173,628       87,392,714  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

    22,381,877       7,880,365  
   

Increase in Net Assets From Operations

    260,380,315       121,354,218  
   
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM (NOTES 1 AND 6):    

Net investment income

    (23,139,333 )     (26,069,673 )

Net realized gains

    (121,832,477 )     (104,539,761 )
   

Decrease in Net Assets From Distributions to Shareholders

    (144,971,810 )     (130,609,434 )
   
FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 7):    

Net proceeds from sale of shares

    198,911,547       262,960,069  

Reinvestment of distributions

    130,288,440       120,611,860  

Cost of shares repurchased

    (751,921,775 )     (512,538,747 )
   

Decrease in Net Assets From Fund Share Transactions

    (422,721,788 )     (128,966,818 )
   

Decrease in Net Assets

    (307,313,283 )     (138,222,034 )
NET ASSETS:    

Beginning of year

    1,775,121,004       1,913,343,038  
   

End of year*

  $ 1,467,807,721     $ 1,775,121,004  
   

* Includes undistributed net investment income of:

    $942,480        
   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

66         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report


Statements of Changes in Net Assets (For the years ended December 31,) (continued)

 

Legg Mason Partners Small Cap Growth Fund I   2006     2005  
OPERATIONS:    

Net investment loss

  $ (2,498,485 )   $ (1,674,122 )

Net realized gain

    39,902,669       30,858,065  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

    26,402,914       (6,396,208 )
   

Increase in Net Assets From Operations

    63,807,098       22,787,735  
   
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM (NOTES 1 AND 6):    

Net realized gains

    (26,490,586 )     (41,532,683 )
   

Decrease in Net Assets From Distributions to Shareholders

    (26,490,586 )     (41,532,683 )
   
FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 7):    

Net proceeds from sale of shares

    161,402,286       131,936,737  

Reinvestment of distributions

    24,669,938       39,382,714  

Cost of shares repurchased

    (143,535,276 )     (115,714,239 )
   

Increase in Net Assets From Fund Share Transactions

    42,536,948       55,605,212  
   

Increase in Net Assets

    79,853,460       36,860,264  
NET ASSETS:    

Beginning of year

    519,111,078       482,250,814  
   

End of year*

  $ 598,964,538     $ 519,111,078  
   

* Includes undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income of:

    $(842,516 )     $32,594  
   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report         67


Financial Highlights

 

For a share of each class of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended December 31:

 


    Class A Shares(1)  
Legg Mason Partners Balanced Fund   2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

  $ 12.96     $ 13.13     $ 12.89     $ 11.48     $ 12.39  
   

Income (Loss) From Operations:

         

Net investment income

    0.33       0.29       0.32       0.32       0.39  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.26       0.06       0.57       1.57       (0.80 )
   

Total Income (Loss) From Operations

    1.59       0.35       0.89       1.89       (0.41 )
   

Less Distributions From:

         

Net investment income

    (0.36 )     (0.36 )     (0.29 )     (0.30 )     (0.35 )

Net realized gains

    (0.45 )     (0.16 )     (0.36 )     (0.18 )     (0.15 )
   

Total Distributions

    (0.81 )     (0.52 )     (0.65 )     (0.48 )     (0.50 )
   

Net Asset Value, End of Year

  $ 13.74     $ 12.96     $ 13.13     $ 12.89     $ 11.48  
   

Total Return(2)

    12.44 %     2.73 %     7.00 %     16.86 %     (3.32 )%
   

Net Assets, End of Year (000s)

    $58,921       $54,044       $62,967       $51,639       $29,341  
   

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

         

Gross expenses

    1.25 %†     1.26 %     1.19 %     1.27 %     1.24 %

Net expenses

    1.24 (3)     1.26       1.04 (3)     0.95 (3)     0.95 (3)

Net investment income

    2.42       2.22       2.47       2.64       3.24  
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    104 %(4)     31 %(4)     54 %(4)     93 %     36 %
   

 

(1)

 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

(2)

 

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(3)

 

Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

(4)

 

Excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions. If mortgage dollar roll transactions had been included the portfolio turnover rate would have been 273%, 199% and 207%, for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

 

  Included in the expense ratios are certain non-recurring restructuring (and reorganization if applicable) fees that were incurred by the Fund during the period. Without these fees, the gross and net expense ratios would have been 1.20% and 1.20%, respectively (Note 14).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

68         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report


Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share of each class of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended December 31:

 


    Class B Shares(1)  
Legg Mason Partners Balanced Fund   2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

  $ 12.84     $ 13.03     $ 12.80     $ 11.41     $ 12.32  
   

Income (Loss) From Operations:

         

Net investment income

    0.21       0.17       0.21       0.23       0.30  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.25       0.07       0.58       1.55       (0.79 )
   

Total Income (Loss) From Operations

    1.46       0.24       0.79       1.78       (0.49 )
   

Less Distributions From:

         

Net investment income

    (0.24 )     (0.27 )     (0.20 )     (0.21 )     (0.27 )

Net realized gains

    (0.45 )     (0.16 )     (0.36 )     (0.18 )     (0.15 )
   

Total Distributions

    (0.69 )     (0.43 )     (0.56 )     (0.39 )     (0.42 )
   

Net Asset Value, End of Year

  $ 13.61     $ 12.84     $ 13.03     $ 12.80     $ 11.41  
   

Total Return(2)

    11.50 %     1.86 %     6.23 %     15.94 %     (4.02 )%
   

Net Assets, End of Year (000s)

    $13,871       $18,434       $24,166       $34,972       $44,574  
   

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

         

Gross expenses

    2.09 %†     2.11 %     1.94 %     2.00 %     1.99 %

Net expenses

    2.09 (3)     2.11       1.80 (3)     1.70 (3)     1.70 (3)

Net investment income

    1.58       1.36       1.64       1.94       2.46  
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    104 %(4)     31 %(4)     54 %(4)     93 %     36 %
   

 

(1)

 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

(2)

 

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(3)

 

Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

(4)

 

Excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions. If mortgage dollar roll transactions had been included the portfolio turnover rate would have been 273%, 199% and 207%, for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

 

  Included in the expense ratios are certain non-recurring restructuring (and reorganization if applicable) fees that were incurred by the Fund during the period. Without these fees, the gross and net expense ratios would have been 2.05% and 2.05%, respectively (Note 14).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report         69


Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share of each class of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended December 31:

 


    Class C Shares(1)  
Legg Mason Partners Balanced Fund   2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

  $ 12.90     $ 13.07     $ 12.84     $ 11.44     $ 12.35  
   

Income (Loss) From Operations:

         

Net investment income

    0.22       0.19       0.22       0.23       0.30  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.25       0.07       0.57       1.56       (0.79 )
   

Total Income (Loss) From Operations

    1.47       0.26       0.79       1.79       (0.49 )
   

Less Distributions From:

         

Net investment income

    (0.25 )     (0.27 )     (0.20 )     (0.21 )     (0.27 )

Net realized gains

    (0.45 )     (0.16 )     (0.36 )     (0.18 )     (0.15 )
   

Total Distributions

    (0.70 )     (0.43 )     (0.56 )     (0.39 )     (0.42 )
   

Net Asset Value, End of Year

  $ 13.67     $ 12.90     $ 13.07     $ 12.84     $ 11.44  
   

Total Return(2)

    11.54 %     2.02 %     6.21 %     15.99 %     (4.01 )%
   

Net Assets, End of Year (000s)

    $19,159       $24,458       $32,926       $33,069       $18,168  
   

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

         

Gross expenses

    2.02 %†     1.98 %     1.92 %     1.93 %     1.99 %

Net expenses

    2.02 (3)     1.98       1.77 (3)     1.70 (3)     1.70 (3)

Net investment income

    1.65       1.49       1.71       1.88       2.48  
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    104 %(4)     31 %(4)     54 %(4)     93 %     36 %
   

 

(1)

 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

(2)

 

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(3)

 

Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

(4)

 

Excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions. If mortgage dollar roll transactions had been included the portfolio turnover rate would have been 273%, 199% and 207%, for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

 

  Included in the expense ratios are certain non-recurring restructuring (and reorganization if applicable) fees that were incurred by the Fund during the period. Without these fees, the gross and net expense ratios would have been 1.98% and 1.97%, respectively (Note 14).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

70         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report


Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share of each class of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended December 31:

 


     Class O Shares(1)  
Legg Mason Partners Balanced Fund    2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

   $ 13.08     $ 13.26     $ 12.98     $ 11.56     $ 12.47  
   

Income (Loss) From Operations:

          

Net investment income

     0.35       0.33       0.36       0.36       0.42  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     1.27       0.04       0.60       1.57       (0.80 )
   

Total Income (Loss) From Operations

     1.62       0.37       0.96       1.93       (0.38 )
   

Less Distributions From:

          

Net investment income

     (0.38 )     (0.39 )     (0.32 )     (0.33 )     (0.38 )

Net realized gains

     (0.45 )     (0.16 )     (0.36 )     (0.18 )     (0.15 )
   

Total Distributions

     (0.83 )     (0.55 )     (0.68 )     (0.51 )     (0.53 )
   

Net Asset Value, End of Year

   $ 13.87     $ 13.08     $ 13.26     $ 12.98     $ 11.56  
   

Total Return(2)

     12.63 %     2.88 %     7.52 %     17.12 %     (3.06 )%
   

Net Assets, End of Year (000s)

     $1,852       $1,834       $1,848       $1,753       $1,487  
   

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

          

Gross expenses

     1.07 %†     0.97 %     0.89 %     0.86 %     0.99 %

Net expenses

     1.07 (3)     0.97       0.75 (3)     0.70 (3)     0.70 (3)

Net investment income

     2.59       2.51       2.77       2.92       3.47  
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     104 %(4)     31 %(4)     54 %(4)     93 %     36 %
   

 

(1)

 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

(2)

 

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(3)

 

Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

(4)

 

Excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions. If mortgage dollar roll transactions had been included the portfolio turnover rate would have been 273%, 199% and 207%, for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

 

  Included in the expense ratios are certain non-recurring restructuring (and reorganization if applicable) fees that were incurred by the Fund during the period. Without these fees, the gross and net expense ratios would have been 1.02% and 1.02%, respectively (Note 14).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report         71


Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share of each class of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended December 31:

 


    Class A Shares(1)  
Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc.   2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

  $ 29.50     $ 30.42     $ 27.04     $ 18.87     $ 25.09  
   

Income (Loss) From Operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)

    0.07       0.03       (0.02 )     0.05       0.13  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.90       2.26       3.87       8.18       (6.30 )
   

Total Income (Loss) From Operations

    2.97       2.29       3.85       8.23       (6.17 )
   

Less Distributions From:

         

Net investment income

                      (0.02 )     (0.05 )

Net realized gains

    (2.58 )     (3.21 )     (0.47 )            

Return of capital

                      (0.04 )      
   

Total Distributions

    (2.58 )     (3.21 )     (0.47 )     (0.06 )     (0.05 )
   

Net Asset Value, End of Year

  $ 29.89     $ 29.50     $ 30.42     $ 27.04     $ 18.87  
   

Total Return(2)

    10.63 %     7.52 %     14.24 %     43.75 %     (24.64 )%
   

Net Assets, End of Year (000s)

    $351,107       $353,098       $351,092       $336,324       $219,140  
   

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

         

Gross expenses

    0.99 %†     1.11 %     1.02 %     1.08 %     1.12 %

Net expenses

    0.99 (3)     1.11       1.02       1.08       1.12  

Net investment income (loss)

    0.23       0.09       (0.07 )     0.21       0.61  
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    193 %     265 %     131 %     107 %     107 %
   

 

(1)

 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

 

(2)

 

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(3)

 

Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

 

  Included in the expense ratios are certain non-recurring restructuring (and reorganization if applicable) fees that were incurred by the Fund during the period. Without these fees, the gross and net expense ratios would have been 0.97% and 0.96%, respectively (Note 14).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

72         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report


Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share of each class of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended December 31:

 


    Class B Shares(1)  
Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc.   2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

  $ 27.72     $ 29.01     $ 26.02     $ 18.28     $ 24.45  
   

Income (Loss) From Operations:

         

Net investment loss

    (0.16 )     (0.22 )     (0.24 )     (0.14 )     (0.05 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.70       2.14       3.70       7.90       (6.12 )
   

Total Income (Loss) From Operations

    2.54       1.92       3.46       7.76       (6.17 )
   

Less Distributions From:

         

Net investment income

                      (0.01 )      

Net realized gains

    (2.58 )     (3.21 )     (0.47 )            

Return of capital

                      (0.01 )      
   

Total Distributions

    (2.58 )     (3.21 )     (0.47 )     (0.02 )      
   

Net Asset Value, End of Year

  $ 27.68     $ 27.72     $ 29.01     $ 26.02     $ 18.28  
   

Total Return(2)

    9.75 %     6.59 %     13.30 %     42.48 %     (25.24 )%
   

Net Assets, End of Year (000s)

    $311,161       $397,242       $415,006       $405,893       $299,391  
   

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

         

Gross expenses

    1.80 %†     1.97 %     1.85 %     1.94 %     1.95 %

Net expenses

    1.80 (3)     1.97       1.85       1.94       1.95  

Net investment loss

    (0.58 )     (0.77 )     (0.90 )     (0.65 )     (0.22 )
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    193 %     265 %     131 %     107 %     107 %
   

 

(1)

 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

(2)

 

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(3)

 

Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

 

  Included in the expense ratios are certain non-recurring restructuring (and reorganization if applicable) fees that were incurred by the Fund during the period. Without these fees, the gross and net expense ratios would have been 1.78% and 1.77%, respectively (Note 14).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report         73


Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share of each class of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended December 31:

 


    Class C Shares(1)  
Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc.   2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

  $ 27.80     $ 29.07     $ 26.07     $ 18.31     $ 24.50  
   

Income (Loss) From Operations:

         

Net investment loss

    (0.16 )     (0.22 )     (0.24 )     (0.13 )     (0.05 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.70       2.16       3.71       7.91       (6.14 )
   

Total Income (Loss) From Operations

    2.54       1.94       3.47       7.78       (6.19 )
   

Less Distributions From:

         

Net investment income

                      (0.01 )      

Net realized gains

    (2.58 )     (3.21 )     (0.47 )            

Return of capital

                      (0.01 )      
   

Total Distributions

    (2.58 )     (3.21 )     (0.47 )     (0.02 )      
   

Net Asset Value, End of Year

  $ 27.76     $ 27.80     $ 29.07     $ 26.07     $ 18.31  
   

Total Return(2)

    9.72 %     6.65 %     13.31 %     42.52 %     (25.27 )%
   

Net Assets, End of Year (000s)

    $407,661       $504,642       $492,644       $518,298       $354,434  
   

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

         

Gross expenses

    1.79 %†     1.94 %     1.83 %     1.92 %     1.96 %

Net expenses

    1.78 (3)     1.94       1.83       1.92       1.96  

Net investment loss

    (0.57 )     (0.74 )     (0.88 )     (0.63 )     (0.22 )
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    193 %     265 %     131 %     107 %     107 %
   

 

(1)

 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

(2)

 

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(3)

 

Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

 

  Included in the expense ratios are certain non-recurring restructuring (and reorganization if applicable) fees that were incurred by the Fund during the period. Without these fees, the gross and net expense ratios would have been 1.77% and 1.76%, respectively (Note 14).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

74         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report


Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share of each class of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended December 31:

 


    Class I Shares(1)(2)  
Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc.   2006(2)     2005     2004     2003     2002  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

  $ 30.25     $ 30.98     $ 27.42     $ 19.08     $ 25.27  
   

Income (Loss) From Operations:

         

Net investment income

    0.18       0.17       0.09       0.14       0.23  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.96       2.31       3.94       8.28       (6.34 )
   

Total Income (Loss) From Operations

    3.14       2.48       4.03       8.42       (6.11 )
   

Less Distributions From:

         

Net investment income

                      (0.03 )     (0.08 )

Net realized gains

    (2.58 )     (3.21 )     (0.47 )            

Return of capital

                      (0.05 )      
   

Total Distributions

    (2.58 )     (3.21 )     (0.47 )     (0.08 )     (0.08 )
   

Net Asset Value, End of Year

  $ 30.81     $ 30.25     $ 30.98     $ 27.42     $ 19.08  
   

Total Return(3)

    10.93 %     8.01 %     14.70 %     44.34 %     (24.26 )%
   

Net Assets, End of Year (000s)

    $403,266       $406,387       $344,239       $294,073       $187,241  
   

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

         

Gross expenses

    0.63 %†     0.67 %     0.64 %     0.65 %     0.67 %

Net expenses

    0.62 (4)     0.67       0.64       0.65       0.67  

Net investment income

    0.59       0.54       0.33       0.64       1.07  
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    193 %     265 %     131 %     107 %     107 %
   

 

(1)

 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

 

(2)

 

Class O shares were redesignated as Class I shares on December 1, 2006.

(3)

 

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(4)

 

Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

 

  Included in the expense ratios are certain non-recurring restructuring (and reorganization if applicable) fees that were incurred by the Fund during the period. Without these fees, the gross and net expense ratios would have been 0.60% and 0.60%, respectively (Note 14).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report         75


Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share of each class of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended December 31, unless otherwise noted:

 


    Class Y Shares(1)(2)  
Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc.   2006(3)     2005     2004     2003     2002  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 32.31     $ 33.05     $ 27.46     $ 19.10     $ 25.30  
   

Income (Loss) From Operations:

         

Net investment income

    0.19       0.10       0.06       0.15       0.24  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.50       2.37       6.00       8.29       (6.36 )
   

Total Income (Loss) From Operations

    2.69       2.47       6.06       8.44       (6.12 )
   

Less Distributions From:

         

Net investment income

                      (0.03 )     (0.08 )

Net realized gains

    (2.58 )     (3.21 )     (0.47 )            

Return of capital

                      (0.05 )      
   

Total Distributions

    (2.58 )     (3.21 )     (0.47 )     (0.08 )     (0.08 )
   

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 32.42     $ 32.31     $ 33.05     $ 27.46     $ 19.10  
   

Total Return(4)

    8.67 %     7.47 %     22.07 %(5)     44.40 %     (24.27 )%
   

Net Assets, End of Period (000s)

          $1,038       $97       $32,927       $22,807  
   

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

         

Gross expenses

    0.64 %(6)     1.06 %     0.59 %     0.63 %     0.65 %

Net expenses

    0.64 (6)(7)     1.06       0.59       0.63       0.65  

Net investment income

    0.65 (6)     0.30       0.21       0.66       1.07  
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    193 %     265 %     131 %     107 %     107 %
   

 

(1)

 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

 

(2)

 

On November 20, 2006, Class Y shares were renamed as Class I shares.

 

(3)

 

For the period January 1, 2006 to December 1, 2006.

 

(4)

 

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

(5)

 

Total return for the year was affected by 6.21% due to significant redemption. If the effect of the redemption was not included, the total return would have been lower. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

 

(6)

 

Annualized.     

 

(7)

 

Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

76         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report


Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share of each class of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended December 31:

 


    Class A Shares(1)  
Legg Mason Partners Investors Value
Fund, Inc.
  2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

  $ 20.43     $ 20.55     $ 19.07     $ 14.69     $ 18.97  
   

Income (Loss) From Operations:

         

Net investment income

    0.26       0.23       0.29       0.22       0.19  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    3.29       1.01       1.70       4.38       (4.31 )
   

Total Income (Loss) From Operations

    3.55       1.24       1.99       4.60       (4.12 )
   

Less Distributions From:

         

Net investment income

    (0.26 )     (0.23 )     (0.28 )     (0.22 )     (0.16 )

Net realized gains

    (1.91 )     (1.13 )     (0.23 )            
   

Total Distributions

    (2.17 )     (1.36 )     (0.51 )     (0.22 )     (0.16 )
   

Net Asset Value, End of Year

  $ 21.81     $ 20.43     $ 20.55     $ 19.07     $ 14.69  
   

Total Return(2)

    17.63 %     6.15 %     10.50 %     31.59 %     (21.76 )%
   

Net Assets, End of Year (000s)

    $304,173       $314,069       $308,990       $270,317       $185,308  
   

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

         

Gross expenses

    0.91 %†     0.93 %     0.88 %     0.96 %     0.91 %

Net expenses

    0.90 (3)     0.93       0.88       0.96       0.91  

Net investment income

    1.21       1.13       1.46       1.32       1.19  
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    25 %     53 %     36 %     34 %     44 %
   

 

(1)

 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

(2)

 

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(3)

 

Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

 

  Included in the expense ratios are certain non-recurring restructuring (and reorganization if applicable) fees that were incurred by the Fund during the year. Without these fees, the gross and net expense ratios would have been 0.88% and 0.88%, respectively (Note 14).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report         77


Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share of each class of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended December 31:

 


    Class B Shares(1)  
Legg Mason Partners Investors Value
Fund, Inc.
  2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

  $ 19.98     $ 20.13     $ 18.70     $ 14.40     $ 18.63  
   

Income (Loss) From Operations:

         

Net investment income

    0.05       0.03       0.10       0.07       0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    3.21       1.00       1.67       4.31       (4.21 )
   

Total Income (Loss) From Operations

    3.26       1.03       1.77       4.38       (4.19 )
   

Less Distributions From:

         

Net investment income

    (0.05 )     (0.05 )     (0.11 )     (0.08 )     (0.04 )

Net realized gains

    (1.91 )     (1.13 )     (0.23 )            
   

Total Distributions

    (1.96 )     (1.18 )     (0.34 )     (0.08 )     (0.04 )
   

Net Asset Value, End of Year

  $ 21.28     $ 19.98     $ 20.13     $ 18.70     $ 14.40  
   

Total Return(2)

    16.49 %     5.16 %     9.46 %     30.52 %     (22.52 )%
   

Net Assets, End of Year (000s)

    $31,290       $36,803       $43,386       $49,915       $54,897  
   

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

         

Gross expenses

    1.84 %†     1.89 %     1.78 %     1.83 %     1.85 %

Net expenses

    1.84 (3)     1.89       1.78       1.83       1.85  

Net investment income

    0.26       0.16       0.51       0.45       0.13  
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    25 %     53 %     36 %     34 %     44 %
   

 

(1)

 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

(2)

 

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(3)

 

Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

 

  Included in the expense ratios are certain non-recurring restructuring (and reorganization if applicable) fees that were incurred by the Fund during the year. Without these fees, the gross and net expense ratios would have been 1.82% and 1.82%, respectively (Note 14).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

78         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report


Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share of each class of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended December 31:

 


    Class C Shares(1)  
Legg Mason Partners Investors Value
Fund, Inc.
  2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

  $ 20.05     $ 20.20     $ 18.76     $ 14.45     $ 18.69  
   

Income (Loss) From Operations:

         

Net investment income

    0.07       0.05       0.11       0.08       0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    3.24       0.99       1.68       4.32       (4.24 )
   

Total Income (Loss) From Operations

    3.31       1.04       1.79       4.40       (4.20 )
   

Less Distributions From:

         

Net investment income

    (0.08 )     (0.06 )     (0.12 )     (0.09 )     (0.04 )

Net realized gains

    (1.91 )     (1.13 )     (0.23 )            
   

Total Distributions

    (1.99 )     (1.19 )     (0.35 )     (0.09 )     (0.04 )
   

Net Asset Value, End of Year

  $ 21.37     $ 20.05     $ 20.20     $ 18.76     $ 14.45  
   

Total Return(2)

    16.64 %     5.20 %     9.53 %     30.54 %     (22.47 )%
   

Net Assets, End of Year (000s)

    $45,553       $52,771       $67,647       $68,296       $53,052  
   

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

         

Gross expenses

    1.76 %†     1.81 %     1.75 %     1.79 %     1.78 %

Net expenses

    1.76 (3)     1.81       1.75       1.79       1.78  

Net investment income

    0.34       0.24       0.56       0.49       0.22  
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    25 %     53 %     36 %     34 %     44 %
   

 

(1)

 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

(2)

 

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(3)

 

Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

 

  Included in the expense ratios are certain non-recurring restructuring (and reorganization if applicable) fees that were incurred by the Fund during the year. Without these fees, the gross and net expense ratios would have been 1.74% and 1.74%, respectively (Note 14).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report         79


Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share of each class of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended December 31:

 


    Class I Shares(1)(2)  
Legg Mason Partners Investors Value
Fund, Inc.
  2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

  $ 20.41     $ 20.52     $ 19.05     $ 14.66     $ 18.94  
   

Income (Loss) From Operations:

         

Net investment income

    0.33       0.31       0.34       0.27       0.26  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    3.28       1.02       1.70       4.39       (4.34 )
   

Total Income (Loss) From Operations

    3.61       1.33       2.04       4.66       (4.08 )
   

Less Distributions From:

         

Net investment income

    (0.34 )     (0.31 )     (0.34 )     (0.27 )     (0.20 )

Net realized gains

    (1.91 )     (1.13 )     (0.23 )            
   

Total Distributions

    (2.25 )     (1.44 )     (0.57 )     (0.27 )     (0.20 )
   

Net Asset Value, End of Year

  $ 21.77     $ 20.41     $ 20.52     $ 19.05     $ 14.66  
   

Total Return(3)

    17.96 %     6.59 %     10.80 %     32.10 %     (21.56 )%
   

Net Assets, End of Year (000s)

    $509,174       $830,486       $703,392       $554,537       $274,763  
   

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

         

Gross expenses

    0.56 %†     0.54 %     0.57 %     0.66 %     0.59 %

Net expenses

    0.55 (4)     0.54       0.57       0.66       0.59  

Net investment income

    1.53       1.52       1.74       1.62       1.66  
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    25 %     53 %     36 %     34 %     44 %
   

 

(1)

 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

 

(2)

 

On November 20, 2006, Class Y shares were renamed as Class I shares.

 

(3)

 

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(4)

 

Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

 

  Included in the expense ratios are certain non-recurring restructuring (and reorganization if applicable) fees that were incurred by the Fund during the year. Without these fees, the gross and net expense ratios would have been 0.54% and 0.54%, respectively (Note 14).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share of each class of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended December 31:

 


    Class O Shares(1)  
Legg Mason Partners Investors Value
Fund, Inc.
  2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

  $ 20.40     $ 20.52     $ 19.04     $ 14.66     $ 18.94  
   

Income (Loss) From Operations:

         

Net investment income

    0.32       0.30       0.34       0.26       0.23  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    3.29       1.01       1.71       4.39       (4.31 )
   

Total Income (Loss) From Operations

    3.61       1.31       2.05       4.65       (4.08 )
   

Less Distributions From:

         

Net investment income

    (0.33 )     (0.30 )     (0.34 )     (0.27 )     (0.20 )

Net realized gains

    (1.91 )     (1.13 )     (0.23 )            
   

Total Distributions

    (2.24 )     (1.43 )     (0.57 )     (0.27 )     (0.20 )
   

Net Asset Value, End of Year

  $ 21.77     $ 20.40     $ 20.52     $ 19.04     $ 14.66  
   

Total Return(2)

    17.98 %     6.51 %     10.83 %     32.01 %     (21.57 )%
   

Net Assets, End of Year (000s)

    $577,618       $540,992       $789,928       $757,230       $493,344  
   

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

         

Gross expenses

    0.62 %†     0.58 %     0.60 %     0.67 %     0.63 %

Net expenses

    0.62 (3)     0.58       0.60       0.67       0.63  

Net investment income

    1.49       1.47       1.72       1.60       1.37  
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    25 %     53 %     36 %     34 %     44 %
   

 

(1)

 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

(2)

 

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(3)

 

Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

 

  Included in the expense ratios are certain non-recurring restructuring (and reorganization if applicable) fees that were incurred by the Fund during the year. Without these fees, the gross and net expense ratios would have been 0.60% and 0.60%, respectively (Note 14).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share of each class of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended December 31:

 


    Class A Shares(1)  
Legg Mason Partners Small Cap
Growth Fund I
  2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

  $ 14.98     $ 15.50     $ 13.45     $ 8.91     $ 13.29  
   

Income (Loss) From Operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)

    (0.06 )     (0.03 )     (0.02 )     (0.07 )     0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.92       0.78       2.07       4.61       (4.39 )
   

Total Income (Loss) From Operations

    1.86       0.75       2.05       4.54       (4.37 )
   

Less Distributions From:

         

Net realized gains

    (0.73 )     (1.27 )                 (0.01 )
   

Total Distributions

    (0.73 )     (1.27 )                 (0.01 )
   

Net Asset Value, End of Year

  $ 16.11     $ 14.98     $ 15.50     $ 13.45     $ 8.91  
   

Total Return(2)

    12.41 %     4.82 %     15.24 %     50.95 %     (32.90 )%
   

Net Assets, End of Year (000s)

    $430,716       $366,133       $327,973       $261,492       $151,393  
   

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

         

Gross expenses

    1.21 %†     1.15 %     1.21 %     1.29 %     1.18 %

Net expenses

    1.21 (3)     1.15       1.21 (3)     1.29       0.91 (3)

Net investment income (loss)

    (0.37 )     (0.23 )     (0.13 )     (0.65 )     0.20  
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    94 %     117 %     130 %     143 %     84 %
   

 

(1)

 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

(2)

 

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(3)

 

Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

 

  Included in the expense ratios are certain non-recurring restructuring (and reorganization if applicable) fees that were incurred by the Fund during the period. Without these fees, the gross and net expense ratios would have been 1.19% and 1.18%, respectively (Note 14).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share of each class of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended December 31:

 


     Class B Shares(1)  
Legg Mason Partners Small Cap
Growth Fund I
   2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

   $ 13.84     $ 14.55     $ 12.74     $ 8.51     $ 12.82  
   

Income (Loss) From Operations:

          

Net investment loss

     (0.19 )     (0.18 )     (0.13 )     (0.14 )     (0.08 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     1.76       0.74       1.94       4.37       (4.22 )
   

Total Income (Loss) From Operations

     1.57       0.56       1.81       4.23       (4.30 )
   

Less Distributions From:

          

Net realized gains

     (0.73 )     (1.27 )                 (0.01 )
   

Total Distributions

     (0.73 )     (1.27 )                 (0.01 )
   

Net Asset Value, End of Year

   $ 14.68     $ 13.84     $ 14.55     $ 12.74     $ 8.51  
   

Total Return(2)

     11.33 %     3.82 %     14.21 %     49.71 %     (33.56 )%
   

Net Assets, End of Year (000s)

     $22,173       $27,349       $33,608       $40,560       $45,653  
   

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

          

Gross expenses

     2.16 %†     2.17 %     2.09 %     2.13 %     2.14 %

Net expenses

     2.16 (3)     2.17       2.09 (3)     2.13       1.87 (3)

Net investment loss

     (1.32 )     (1.26 )     (1.02 )     (1.43 )     (0.76 )
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     94 %     117 %     130 %     143 %     84 %
   

 

(1)

 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

(2)

 

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(3)

 

Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

 

  Included in the expense ratios are certain non-recurring restructuring (and reorganization if applicable) fees that were incurred by the Fund during the period. Without these fees, the gross and net expense ratios would have been 2.14% and 2.14%, respectively (Note 14).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share of each class of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended December 31:

 


     Class C Shares(1)  
Legg Mason Partners Small Cap
Growth Fund I
   2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

   $ 13.97     $ 14.66     $ 12.83     $ 8.57     $ 12.86  
   

Income (Loss) From Operations:

          

Net investment loss

     (0.18 )     (0.16 )     (0.12 )     (0.15 )     (0.05 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     1.78       0.74       1.95       4.41       (4.23 )
   

Total Income (Loss) From Operations

     1.60       0.58       1.83       4.26       (4.28 )
   

Less Distributions From:

          

Net realized gains

     (0.73 )     (1.27 )                 (0.01 )
   

Total Distributions

     (0.73 )     (1.27 )                 (0.01 )
   

Net Asset Value, End of Year

   $ 14.84     $ 13.97     $ 14.66     $ 12.83     $ 8.57  
   

Total Return(2)

     11.44 %     3.93 %     14.26 %     49.71 %     (33.30 )%
   

Net Assets, End of Year (000s)

     $50,389       $54,994       $59,196       $52,044       $32,369  
   

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

          

Gross expenses

     2.05 %†     2.04 %     2.01 %     2.06 %     1.89 %

Net expenses

     2.05 (3)     2.04       2.01 (3)     2.06       1.61 (3)

Net investment loss

     (1.21 )     (1.12 )     (0.94 )     (1.43 )     (0.50 )
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     94 %     117 %     130 %     143 %     84 %
   

 

(1)

 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

(2)

 

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(3)

 

Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

 

  Included in the expense ratios are certain non-recurring restructuring (and reorganization if applicable) fees that were incurred by the Fund during the period. Without these fees, the gross and net expense ratios would have been 2.03% and 2.03%, respectively (Note 14).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share of each class of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended December 31, unless otherwise noted:

 


    Class I Shares(1)(2)  
Legg Mason Partners Small Cap Growth Fund I   2006     2005     2004(3)  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 15.04     $ 15.51     $ 13.99  
   

Income (Loss) From Operations:

     

Net investment income

    0.00 (4)     0.02       0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain

    1.94       0.78       1.51  
   

Total Income From Operations

    1.94       0.80       1.52  
   

Less Distributions From:

     

Net realized gains

    (0.73 )     (1.27 )      
   

Total Distributions

    (0.73 )     (1.27 )      
   

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 16.25     $ 15.04     $ 15.51  
   

Total Return(5)

    12.89 %     5.14 %     10.90 %
   

Net Assets, End of Period (000s)

    $92,248       $67,685       $58,197  
   

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

     

Gross expenses

    0.84 %†     0.81 %     0.88 %(6)

Net expenses

    0.83 (7)     0.81       0.88 (6)

Net investment income

    0.00 (4)     0.12       0.38 (6)
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    94 %     117 %     130 %
   

 

(1)

 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

 

(2)

 

On November 20, 2006, Class Y shares were renamed as Class I shares.

 

(3)

 

For the period November 1, 2004 (inception date) to December 31, 2004.

 

(4)

 

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

(5)

 

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

 

(6)

 

Annualized.     

 

(7)

 

Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

 

  Included in the expense ratios are certain non-recurring restructuring (and reorganization if applicable) fees that were incurred by the Fund during the period. Without these fees, the gross and net expense ratios would have been 0.81% and 0.81%, respectively (Note 14).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share of each class of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended December 31:

 


     Class O Shares(1)  
Legg Mason Partners Small Cap
Growth Fund I
   2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

   $ 15.28     $ 15.74     $ 13.63     $ 9.01     $ 13.42  
   

Income (Loss) From Operations:

          

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.01 )     0.01       0.02       (0.03 )     0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     1.95       0.80       2.09       4.65       (4.43 )
   

Total Income (Loss) From Operations

     1.94       0.81       2.11       4.62       (4.40 )
   

Less Distributions From:

          

Net realized gains

     (0.73 )     (1.27 )                 (0.01 )
   

Total Distributions

     (0.73 )     (1.27 )                 (0.01 )
   

Net Asset Value, End of Year

   $ 16.49     $ 15.28     $ 15.74     $ 13.63     $ 9.01  
   

Total Return(2)

     12.69 %     5.14 %     15.48 %     51.28 %     (32.80 )%
   

Net Assets, End of Year (000s)

     $3,429       $2,950       $3,277       $835       $505  
   

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

          

Gross expenses

     0.94 %†     0.88 %     0.95 %     1.09 %     1.01 %

Net expenses

     0.93 (3)     0.88       0.95 (3)     1.09       0.77 (3)

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.09 )     0.05       0.15       (0.29 )     0.30  
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     94 %     117 %     130 %     143 %     84 %
   

 

(1)

 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

(2)

 

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower.

 

(3)

 

Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

 

  Included in the expense ratios are certain non-recurring restructuring (and reorganization if applicable) fees that were incurred by the Fund during the period. Without these fees, the gross and net expense ratios would have been 0.91% and 0.91%, respectively (Note 14).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share of each class of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended December 31, unless otherwise noted:

 


    Class R Shares(1)  
Legg Mason Partners Small Cap Growth Fund I   2006(2)  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 16.17  
   

Income (Loss) From Operations:

 

Net investment loss

    (0.00 )(3)

Net realized and unrealized loss

    (0.06 )
   

Total Loss From Operations

    (0.06 )
   

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 16.11  
   

Total Return

    (0.37 )%
   

Net Assets, End of Period (000s)

    $10  
   

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

Gross expenses

    1.49 %(4)

Net expenses

    1.49 (4)

Net investment income

    (1.33 )%(4)
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    94 %
   

 

(1)

 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

 

(2)

 

For the period December 28, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006.

 

(3)

 

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

 

(4)

 

Annualized.     

 

  Included in the expense ratios are certain non-recurring restructuring (and reorganization if applicable) fees that were incurred by the Fund during the period. Without these fees, the gross and net expense ratios would have been 1.45% and 1.45%, respectively (Note 14).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Legg Mason Series Funds, Inc. (“Investment Series”) (formerly known as the Salomon Brothers Investment Series) consists of certain funds of the Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. (“Series Fund”) (formerly known as Salomon Brothers Investment Series Funds Inc., the Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc.) (“Capital Fund”) (formerly known as Salomon Brothers Capital Fund Inc.) and the Legg Mason Partners Investors Value Fund, Inc. (“Investors Value Fund”) (formerly known as Salomon Brothers Investors Value Fund Inc.) .

Legg Mason Partners Balanced Fund (“Balanced Fund”) (formerly known as Salomon Brothers Balanced Fund) and Legg Mason Partners Small Cap Growth Fund I (“Small Cap Growth Fund I”) (formerly known as Salomon Brothers Small Cap Growth Fund) are separate investment funds of the Series Fund, a Maryland corporation, registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company.

The Capital Fund is a non-diversified open-end management investment company and the Investors Value Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. The Investors Value Fund and the Capital Fund are Maryland corporations, registered under the 1940 Act.

The Capital Fund, Investors Value Fund, Balanced Fund and Small Cap Growth Fund I are referred to collectively herein as the “Funds”.

The following are significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds and are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Estimates and assumptions are required to be made regarding assets, liabilities and changes in net assets resulting from operations when financial statements are prepared. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets and any other parameters used in determining these estimates could cause actual results to differ.

(a) Investment Valuation. Equity securities for which market quotations are available are valued at the last sale price or official closing price on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. Debt securities are valued at the mean between the bid and asked prices provided by an independent pricing service that are based on transactions in debt obligations, quotations from bond dealers, market transactions in comparable securities and various other relationships between securities. When prices are not readily available, or are determined not to reflect fair value, such as when the value of a security has been significantly affected by events after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded, but before the Funds calculate their net asset values, the Funds may value these investments at fair value as determined in accordance with the procedures approved by the Funds’ Boards of Directors. Fair valuing of securities may be determined with the assistance of a pricing service using calculations based on indices of domestic securities and other appropriate indicators, such as prices of relevant ADRs and futures contracts. Short-term obligations maturing within 60 days are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

(b) Repurchase Agreements. When entering into repurchase agreements, it is the Funds’ policy that their custodian or a third party custodian take possession of the underlying collateral securities, the market value of which at least equals the principal amount of

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

the repurchase transaction, including accrued interest. To the extent that any repurchase transaction exceeds one business day, the value of the collateral is marked-to-market to ensure the adequacy of the collateral. If the seller defaults and the market value of the collateral declines or if bankruptcy proceedings are commenced with respect to the seller of the security, realization of the collateral by the Funds may be delayed or limited.

(c) Financial Futures Contracts. Certain Funds may enter into financial futures contracts typically to hedge a portion of the portfolios. Upon entering into a financial futures contract, the Funds are required to deposit cash or securities as initial margin. Additional securities are also segregated up to the current market value of the financial futures contracts. Subsequent payments, known as variation margin, are made or received by the Funds each day, depending on the daily fluctuation in the value of the underlying financial instruments. The Funds recognize an unrealized gain or loss equal to the daily variation margin. When the financial futures contracts are closed, a realized gain or loss is recognized equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transactions and the Funds’ basis in the contracts.

The risks associated with entering into financial futures contracts include the possibility that a change in the value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in the value of the underlying instruments. In addition, investing in financial futures contracts involves the risk that the Funds could lose more than the original margin deposit and subsequent payments required for a futures transaction. Risks may also arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts.

(d) Written Options. When the Funds write an option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Funds is recorded as a liability, the value of which is marked-to-market daily to reflect the current market value of the option written. If the option expires, the Funds realize a gain from investments equal to the amount of the premium received. When a written call option is exercised, the difference between the premium and the amount for effecting a closing purchase transaction, including brokerage commission, is also treated as a realized gain or loss. When a written put option is exercised, the amount of the premium received reduces the cost of the security purchased by the Funds.

A risk in writing a covered call option is that the Funds may forego the opportunity of profit if the market price of the underlying security increases and the option is exercised. The risk in writing a put option is that the Funds may incur a loss if the market price of the underlying security decreases and the option is exercised. The risk in writing a call option is that the Funds are exposed to the risk of loss if the market price of the underlying security increases. In addition, there is the risk that the Funds may not be able to enter into a closing transaction because of an illiquid secondary market.

(e) Forward Foreign Currency Contracts. The Funds may enter into forward foreign currency contracts to hedge against foreign currency exchange rate risk on their non-U.S. dollar denominated securities or to facilitate settlement of foreign currency denominated portfolio transactions. A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. The contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in value is recorded by the Funds as an unrealized

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

gain or loss. When a forward foreign currency contract is extinguished, through either delivery or offset by entering into another forward foreign currency contract, the Funds record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value of the contract at the time it was extinguished.

Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Funds bear the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign exchange rate underlying the forward foreign currency contract. Risks may also arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts.

(f) Securities Traded on a To-Be-Announced Basis. Certain Funds may trade securities on a to-be-announced (“TBA”) basis. In a TBA transaction, the Funds commit to purchasing or selling securities which have not yet been issued by the issuer and for which specific information is not known, such as the face amount and maturity date and the underlying pool of investments in U.S. government agency mortgage pass-through transactions. Securities purchased on a TBA basis are not settled until they are delivered to the Funds, normally 15 to 45 days later. Beginning on the date the Funds enter into a TBA transaction, cash, U.S. government securities or other liquid high-grade debt obligations are segregated in an amount equal in value to the purchase price of the TBA security. These transactions are subject to market fluctuations and their current value is determined in the same manner as for other securities.

(g) Mortgage Dollar Rolls. The Balanced Fund and the Capital Fund may enter into dollar rolls in which the Funds sell mortgage-backed securities for delivery in the current month and simultaneously contracts to repurchase substantially similar (same type, coupon and maturity) securities to settle on a specified future date. During the roll period, the Funds forgo principal and interest paid on the securities. The Funds are compensated by a fee paid by the counterparty, often in the form of a drop in the repurchase price of the securities. Dollar rolls are accounted for as financing arrangements; the fee is accrued into interest income ratably over the term of the dollar roll and any gain or loss on the roll is deferred and realized upon disposition of the rolled security.

The risk of entering into a mortgage dollar roll is that the market value of the securities the Funds are obligated to repurchase under the agreement may decline below the repurchase price. In the event the buyer of securities under a mortgage dollar roll files for bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, the Funds’ use of proceeds of the dollar roll may be restricted pending a determination by the other party, or its trustee or receiver, whether to enforce the Funds’ obligation to repurchase the securities.

(h) Lending of Portfolio Securities. The Funds have an agreement with their custodian whereby the custodian may lend securities owned by the Funds to brokers, dealers and other financial organizations. In exchange for lending securities under the terms of the agreement with their custodian, the Funds receive a lender’s fee. Fees earned by the Funds on securities lending are recorded as securities lending income. Loans of securities by the Funds are collateralized by cash, U.S. government securities or high quality money market instruments that are maintained at all times in an amount at least equal to the current market value of the loaned securities, plus a margin which varies depending on the type of

 

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securities loaned. The custodian establishes and maintains the collateral in a segregated account. The Funds have the right under the lending agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand.

The Funds maintain the risk of any loss on the securities on loan as well as the potential loss on investments purchased with cash collateral received from securities lending.

(i) Security Transactions and Investment Income. Security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Foreign dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or as soon as practical after the Funds determine the existence of a dividend declaration after exercising reasonable due diligence. The cost of investments sold is determined by use of the specific identification method. To the extent any issuer defaults on an expected interest payment, the Funds’ policy is to generally halt any additional interest income accruals and consider the realizability of interest accrued up to the date of default.

(j) Foreign Currency Translation. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts based upon prevailing exchange rates on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts based upon prevailing exchange rates on the respective dates of such transactions.

The Funds do not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, including gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities, at the date of valuation, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.

(k) Credit and Market Risk. The Funds may invest in high yield and emerging market instruments that are subject to certain credit and market risks. The yields of high yield and emerging market debt obligations reflect, among other things, perceived credit and market risks. The Funds’ investment in securities rated below investment grade typically involve risks not associated with higher rated securities including, among others, greater risk related to timely and ultimate payment of interest and principal, greater market price volatility and less liquid secondary market trading. The consequences of political, social, economic or diplomatic changes may have disruptive effects on the market prices of

 

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investments held by the Funds. The Funds’ investment in non-dollar denominated securities may also result in foreign currency losses caused by devaluations and exchange rate fluctuations.

(l) Distributions to Shareholders. Distributions from net investment income for the Balanced Fund and Investors Value Fund, if any, are declared and paid on a quarterly basis. Distributions from net investment income for the Capital Fund and Small Cap Growth Fund I are declared on an annual basis. Distributions of net realized gains to shareholders of each Fund, if any, are declared at least annually. Distributions to shareholders of each Fund are recorded on the ex dividend date and are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

(m) Class Accounting. Investment income, common expenses and realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments are allocated to the various classes of the Funds on the basis of daily net assets of each class. Fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class.

(n) Expenses. Direct expenses are charged to the Funds; general expenses of the Investment Series are allocated to the Funds based on each Fund’s relative net assets.

(o) Federal and Other Taxes. It is the Funds’ policy to comply with the federal income and excise tax requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies. Accordingly, the Funds intend to distribute substantially all of its income and net realized gains on investments, if any, to shareholders each year. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required in the Funds’ financial statements. Under the applicable foreign tax laws, a withholding tax may be imposed on interest, dividends and capital gains at various rates.

(p) Reclassification. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be adjusted to reflect permanent differences between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset values per share. During the current year, the following reclassifications have been made:

 

Fund          Undistributed
(Overdistributed) Net
Investment Income (Loss)
  Accumulated Net
Realized Gains
    Paid-in Capital  
Balanced Fund    (a )   $ 18,814         $ (18,814 )
  (b )     144,771   $ (144,771 )      
   
Capital Fund   (c )     317,585     (3,095 )     (314,490 )
  (d )     1,156,270     (1,156,270 )      
   
Investors Value Fund    (e )     244,859     (85,972,046 )     85,727,187  
  (f )     12,144     (12,144 )      
   
Small Cap Growth Fund I    (g )     127,095     (279,602 )     152,507  
  (h )     1,496,280     (1,496,280 )      
   

 

(a) Reclassifications are primarily due to a prior year taxable overdistribution and book/tax differences in the treatment of various items.

 

(b) Reclassifications are primarily due to foreign currency transactions treated as ordinary income for tax purposes, differences between book and tax amortization of premium on fixed income securities and income from mortgage backed securities treated as capital gains for tax purposes.

 

(c) Reclassifications are primarily due to book/tax differences in the treatment of various items.

 

(d) Reclassifications are primarily due to foreign currency transactions treated as ordinary income for tax purposes and a tax net operating loss which offsets short-term capital gains for tax purposes.

 

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(e) Reclassifications are primarily due to tax adjustments associated with securities involved in an in-kind distribution and book/tax differences in the treatment of various items.

 

(f) Reclassifications are primarily due to foreign currency transactions treated as ordinary income for tax purposes.

 

(g) Reclassifications are primarily due to distributions paid in connection with the redemption of Fund shares and book/tax differences in the treatment of various items.

 

(h) Reclassifications are primarily due to book/tax differences in the treatment of passive foreign investment companies and a tax net operating loss which offsets short-term capital gains for tax purposes.

 

2. Investment Management Agreement and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Prior to August 1, 2006, Salomon Brothers Asset Management Inc (“SBAM”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Legg Mason, Inc. (“Legg Mason”), acted as the investment manager of the Funds.

Under the investment management agreement, the Balanced Fund and Small Cap Growth Fund I paid an investment management fee calculated daily and paid monthly at an annual rate of 0.60% and 0.75% of the Fund’s average daily net assets, respectively.

Under the investment management agreement, the Capital Fund paid an investment management fee calculated daily and paid monthly, in accordance with the following breakpoint schedule:

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Annual Rate  

First $100 million

  1.000 %

Next $100 million

  0.750  

Next $200 million

  0.625  

Over $400 million

  0.500  
   

Under the investment management agreement, the Investors Value Fund paid a base investment management fee subject to an increase or decrease depending on the extent, if any, to which the investment performance of the Fund exceeds or is exceeded by the investment record of the S&P 500 Index. The base fee is paid quarterly based on the following breakpoint schedule:

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Annual Rate  

First $350 million

  0.650 %

Next $150 million

  0.550  

Next $250 million

  0.525  

Next $250 million

  0.500  

Over $1 billion

  0.450  
   

At the end of each calendar quarter, for each percentage point of difference between the investment performance of the class of shares of the Investors Value Fund which has the lowest performance for the period and the S&P 500 Index over the last prior 12-month period, this base fee is adjusted upward or downward by the product of (i) 1/4 of 0.01% multiplied by (ii) the average daily net assets of the Investors Value Fund for the 12 month period. If the amount by which the Investors Value Fund outperforms or underperforms the S&P 500 Index is not a whole percentage point, a pro rata adjustment will be made.

 

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However, there will be no performance adjustment unless the investment performance of the Investors Value Fund exceeds or is exceeded by the investment record of the S&P 500 Index by at least one percentage point. The maximum quarterly adjustment is 0.025%, which would occur if the Investors Value Fund’s performance exceeds or is exceeded by the S&P 500 Index by ten or more percentage points. For the rolling one year periods ended March 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006, the Investors Value Fund exceeded the S&P 500 Index performance by approximately 0.85% and 1.71%, respectively. As a result, base management fees were increased, in aggregate, by $80,239.

Effective August 1, 2006, Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (“LMPFA”) became each Fund’s investment manager and ClearBridge Advisors, LLC (“ClearBridge”), formerly known as CAM North America, LLC, became each Fund’s subadvisers. Additionally, Western Asset Management Company (“Western Asset”) became subadviser to the Balanced Fund. The portfolio managers who are responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund remained the same immediately prior to and immediately after the date of these changes. LMPFA, ClearBridge and Western Asset are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Legg Mason.

LMPFA provides administrative and certain oversight services to the Funds. LMPFA has delegated to the subadviser the day-to-day portfolio management of the Funds, except for the management of cash and short-term investments. The Funds’ investment management fee remains unchanged. For its services, LMPFA pays the Subadvisers 70% of the net management fee it receives from each Fund. For the Balanced Fund, this fee will be divided between the subadvisers, on a pro rata basis, based on the assets allocated to each Subadvisers, from time to time.

During the year ended December 31, 2006, SBAM and LMPFA reimbursed expenses for the Balanced Fund, Capital Fund, Investors Value Fund, and Small Cap Growth Fund I amounting to $2,942, $67,928, $74,033 and $15,926, respectively.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (“CGM”) and Legg Mason Investor Services, LLC (“LMIS”) serve as co-distributors of the Funds. LMIS is a wholly-owned broker-dealer subsidiary of Legg Mason.

There is a maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares of the Funds. There is a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 5.00% on Class B shares of the Funds, which applies if redemption occurs within one year from purchase payment. Thereafter, the CDSC declines by 1.00% per year until no CDSC is incurred. Class C shares of the Funds have a 1.00% CDSC, which applies if redemption occurs within one year from purchase payment. In certain cases, Class A shares have a 1.00% CDSC, which applies if redemption occurs within one year from purchase payment. This CDSC only applies to those purchases of Class A shares, which, when combined with current holdings of Class A shares, equal or exceed $1,000,000 in the aggregate. These purchases do not incur an initial sales charge. Class O and I shares have no initial or CDSC.

 

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For the year ended December 31, 2006, LMIS and its affiliates received sales charges and CDSCs of approximately:

 

        Sales Charges      

CDSCs

 
     Class A   Class A     Class B    Class C  

Balanced Fund

  $ 5,000         $ 20,000    $ 0 *

Capital Fund

    89,000           477,000       

Investors Value Fund

      $ 0 *     42,000      3,000  

Small Cap Growth Fund I

    14,000     23,000       30,000      1,000  
   

 

*   Amount represents less than $1,000.

Certain officers and one Director of the Funds are employees of Legg Mason or its affiliates and do not receive compensation from the Funds.

 

3. Investments

During the year ended December 31, 2006, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments (excluding short-term investments and mortgage dollar rolls) and U.S. Government & Agency Obligations were as follows:

 

    Investments  

U.S. Government &

Agency Obligations

     Purchases   Sales   Purchases   Sales

Balanced Fund

  $ 28,415,539   $ 38,776,043   $ 75,136,027   $ 75,948,804

Capital Fund

    2,901,284,404     3,158,812,879        

Investors Value Fund

    415,056,322     666,311,834        

Small Cap Growth Fund I

    540,709,748     510,576,323        
 

At December 31, 2006, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Fund   Gross Unrealized
Appreciation
  Gross Unrealized
Depreciation
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation

Balanced Fund

  $ 15,695,055   $ (1,861,245 )   $ 13,833,810

Capital Fund

    191,717,666     (16,376,876 )     175,340,790

Investors Value Fund

    385,930,079     (4,030,685 )     381,899,394

Small Cap Growth Fund I

    108,610,855     (15,677,738 )     92,933,117
 

 

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At December 31, 2006, the Balanced Fund had the following foreign currency contracts as described below. The unrealized gains on the open contracts in the accompanying financial statements were as follows:

 

Foreign Currency   Local
Currency
  Market
Value
  Settlement
Date
  Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 

Contracts to Buy:

       

Euro

  $ 270,000   $ 356,976   2/7/07   $ 9,697  

Japanese Yen

    41,520,000     350,675   2/7/07     (7,256 )
   

Net Unrealized Gain on Open Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

      $ 2,441  
   

At December 31, 2006, the Balanced Fund had the following open futures contracts:

 

     Number of
Contracts
  Expiration
Date
  Basis Value   Market
Value
  Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 

Contracts to Buy:

         

Federal Republic of Germany, 10 year Bonds

  13   3/07   $ 2,005,324   $ 1,990,472   $ (14,852 )

Libor Futures

  16   9/07     3,703,719     3,702,238     (1,481 )

U.S. Treasury Bonds

  3   3/07     339,781     334,313     (5,468 )

U.S. Treasury 2 year Notes

  15   3/07     3,068,575     3,060,469     (8,106 )

U.S. Treasury 5 year Notes

  14   3/07     1,480,937     1,470,875     (10,062 )
   
            (39,969 )

Contracts to Sell:

         

U.S. Treasury 10 year Notes

  45   3/07   $ 4,867,111   $ 4,836,094   $ 31,017  
   

Net Unrealized Loss on Open Futures Contracts

          $ (8,952 )
   

At December 31, 2006, the Balanced Fund held TBA securities with a total cost of $16,500,312. The average monthly balance of mortgage dollar rolls outstanding for the Balanced Fund during the year ended December 31, 2006 was approximately $15,671,624. At December 31, 2006, Balanced Fund had outstanding mortgage dollar rolls with a total cost of $11,685,253. There were no counterparties with mortgage dollar rolls outstanding in excess of 10% of net assets at December 31, 2006. For the year ended December 31, 2006, Balanced Fund recorded interest income of $100,077 related to such mortgage rolls.

 

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During the year ended December 31, 2006, written option transactions for the Balanced Fund were as follows:

 

     

Number of

Contracts

    

Premiums

Received

 

Options written, outstanding December 31, 2005

           

Options written

   1,300,152      $ 45,053  

Options closed

   (1,300,124 )      (36,880 )

Options expired

           
   

Options written, outstanding December 31, 2006

   28      $ 8,173  
   

 

4. Line of Credit

The Balanced Fund and Small Cap Growth Fund I, along with other affiliated funds, entered into an agreement with a syndicate of banks which allows the funds collectively to borrow up to $250 million. Interest on borrowing, if any, is charged to the specific fund executing the borrowing at the base rate of the bank. The line of credit requires a quarterly payment of a commitment fee based on the average daily unused portion of the line of credit. For the year ended December 31, 2006, the commitment fee allocated to the Balanced Fund and Small Cap Growth Fund I was $7,842 and $38,307, respectively. Since the line of credit was established there have been no borrowings. Effective November 17, 2006, the line of credit was terminated.

The Capital Fund and Investors Value Fund entered into an agreement with various financial institutions which allows the Funds collectively to borrow up to $200 million. Interest on borrowing, if any, is charged to the specific fund executing the borrowing at the base rate of the bank. The line of credit requires a quarterly payment of a commitment fee based on the average daily unused portion of the line of credit. For year ended December 31, 2006, the commitment fee allocated to the Capital Fund and Investors Value Fund was $93,035 and $98,455, respectively.

 

5. Class Specific Expenses

The Funds have adopted a Rule 12b-1 distribution plan and under that plan each Fund pays a service fee with respect to its Class A, B and C shares calculated at the annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each respective class. Each Fund also pays a distribution fee with respect to its Class B and C shares calculated at the annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets of each respective class. Distribution fees are accrued daily and paid monthly.

 

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For the year ended December 31, 2006, class specific expenses were as follows:

 

Balanced Fund   Distribution
Fees
  Transfer
Agent Fees
  Shareholder
Reports Expenses

Class A

  $ 137,830   $ 59,515   $ 38,910

Class B

    156,568     28,100     15,935

Class C

    228,332     33,913     13,445

Class O

        1,044     3,503
 

Total

  $ 522,730   $ 122,572   $ 71,793
 
Capital Fund   Distribution
Fees
  Transfer
Agent Fees
  Shareholder
Reports Expenses

Class A

  $ 876,999   $ 278,617   $ 161,640

Class B

    3,545,268     424,025     243,868

Class C

    4,651,308     535,168     285,210

Class O

        46,975     5,363

Class I†#

        157     541
 

Total

  $ 9,073,575   $ 1,284,942   $ 696,622
 
Investors Value Fund   Distribution
Fees
  Transfer
Agent Fees
  Shareholder
Reports Expenses

Class A

  $ 732,273   $ 152,777   $ 113,266

Class B

    331,353     61,029     32,397

Class C

    493,717     61,464     37,169

Class O

        250,450     78,814

Class I†

        405     2,854
 

Total

  $ 1,557,343   $ 526,125   $ 264,500
 
Small Cap Growth Fund I   Distribution
Fees
  Transfer
Agent Fees
  Shareholder
Reports Expenses

Class A

  $ 1,032,131   $ 384,858   $ 150,800

Class B

    253,580     43,539     42,372

Class C

    534,028     65,787     53,421

Class O

        934     2,537

Class I†

        150     1,547

Class R*

           
 

Total

  $ 1,819,739   $ 495,268   $ 250,677
 

 

  As of November 20, 2006, Class Y shares were renamed Class I shares.

 

*   Inception date of December 28, 2006.

 

#   Class I shares were converted into Class O shares and redesignated as Class I shares on December 1, 2006.

 

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6. Distributions to Shareholders by Class

 

Balanced Fund   Year Ended
December 31, 2006
  Year Ended
December 31, 2005

Net Investment Income:

   

Class A

  $ 1,451,861   $ 1,584,558

Class B

    262,637     446,162

Class C

    409,174     578,222

Class O

    50,292     53,230
 

Total

  $ 2,173,964   $ 2,662,172
 

Net Realized Gains:

   

Class A

  $ 1,907,131   $ 669,581

Class B

    456,202     242,882

Class C

    622,397     311,976

Class O

    57,984     22,266
 

Total

  $ 3,043,714   $ 1,246,705
 
Capital Fund          

Net Realized Gains:

   

Class A

  $ 29,453,852   $ 35,706,679

Class B

    29,983,909     43,071,084

Class C

    39,418,633     53,534,774

Class O

    31,712,679     39,241,820

Class I†#

    381,325     87,044
 

Total

  $ 130,950,398   $ 171,641,401
 
Investors Value Fund          

Net Investment Income:

   

Class A

  $ 3,581,879   $ 3,440,443

Class B

    82,584     95,307

Class C

    168,868     171,775

Class O

    8,606,454     11,036,599

Class I†

    10,699,548     11,325,549
 

Total

  $ 23,139,333   $ 26,069,673
 

Net Realized Gains:

   

Class A

  $ 25,211,719   $ 16,780,283

Class B

    2,656,510     2,104,186

Class C

    3,808,813     2,970,309

Class O

    47,628,652     39,566,504

Class I†

    42,526,783     43,118,479
 

Total

  $ 121,832,477   $ 104,539,761
 
Small Cap Growth Fund I          

Net Realized Gains:

   

Class A

  $ 18,909,558   $ 28,867,210

Class B

    1,080,812     2,424,597

Class C

    2,398,353     4,732,250

Class O

    141,241     246,532

Class I†

    3,960,622     5,262,094
 

Total

  $ 26,490,586   $ 41,532,683
 

 

  As of November 20, 2006, Class Y shares were renamed Class I shares.

 

#   Class I shares were converted into Class O shares and redesignated as Class I shares on December 1, 2006.

 

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7. Capital Shares

At December 31, 2006, the Series Fund had 10 billion shares of authorized capital stock, par value $0.001 per share. The Capital Fund had 1 billion shares of authorized capital stock, par value $0.001 per share. The Investors Value Fund had 1 billion shares of authorized capital stock, par value $0.001 per share.

Transactions in Fund shares for the periods indicated were as follows:

 

    Year Ended
December 31, 2006
    Year Ended
December 31, 2005
 
Balanced Fund   Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A

       

Shares sold

  1,047,905     $ 14,303,297     803,842     $ 10,396,674  

Shares issued on reinvestment

  224,033       3,057,977     157,039       2,028,626  

Shares repurchased

  (1,154,080 )     (15,594,099 )   (1,585,040 )     (20,451,739 )
   

Net Increase (Decrease)

  117,858     $ 1,767,175     (624,159 )   $ (8,026,439 )
   

Class B

       

Shares sold

  131,875     $ 1,768,200     135,686     $ 1,728,865  

Shares issued on reinvestment

  45,509       615,345     47,222       604,866  

Shares repurchased

  (594,097 )     (7,912,746 )   (601,746 )     (7,701,032 )
   

Net Decrease

  (416,713 )   $ (5,529,201 )   (418,838 )   $ (5,367,301 )
   

Class C

       

Shares sold

  189,139     $ 2,516,184     128,589     $ 1,647,111  

Shares issued on reinvestment

  71,301       968,179     63,806       820,293  

Shares repurchased

  (755,527 )     (10,303,540 )   (814,647 )     (10,446,694 )
   

Net Decrease

  (495,087 )   $ (6,819,177 )   (622,252 )   $ (7,979,290 )
   

Class O

       

Shares sold

  9,714     $ 129,960     2,663     $ 34,189  

Shares issued on reinvestment

  7,283       100,132     5,468       71,261  

Shares repurchased

  (23,763 )     (317,675 )   (7,259 )     (94,725 )
   

Net Increase (Decrease)

  (6,766 )   $ (87,583 )   872     $ 10,725  
   
Capital Fund                            

Class A

       

Shares sold

  2,891,207     $ 87,121,997     2,865,857     $ 87,677,431  

Shares issued on reinvestment

  937,071       26,797,813     1,066,135       32,052,664  

Shares repurchased

  (4,184,889 )     (122,597,346 )   (3,504,602 )     (106,794,236 )

Shares issued with merger

  135,820       2,787,125            
   

Net Increase (Decrease)

  (220,791 )   $ (5,890,411 )   427,390     $ 12,935,859  
   

Class B

       

Shares sold

  486,295     $ 13,731,347     1,097,722     $ 31,786,474  

Shares issued on reinvestment

  953,476       25,299,392     1,276,834       36,149,087  

Shares repurchased

  (4,552,578 )     (124,734,238 )   (2,352,548 )     (68,352,185 )

Shares issued with merger

  25,888       511,662            
   

Net Increase (Decrease)

  (3,086,919 )   $ (85,191,837 )   22,008     $ (416,624 )
   

 

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    Year Ended
December 31, 2006
    Year Ended
December 31, 2005
 
Capital Fund   Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class C

       

Shares sold

  1,157,884     $ 32,599,064     2,628,462     $ 76,643,314  

Shares issued on reinvestment

  1,294,487       34,431,157     1,662,957       47,176,641  

Shares repurchased

  (5,936,456 )     (161,952,849 )   (3,083,477 )     (89,422,968 )

Shares issued with merger

  13,543       268,742            
   

Net Increase (Decrease)

  (3,470,542 )   $ (94,653,886 )   1,207,942     $ 34,396,987  
   

Class I

       

Shares sold

  476,284     $ 23,890,885     1,712,318     $ 53,629,556  

Shares issued on reinvestment

  1,052,624       30,981,566     1,244,282       38,278,347  

Shares repurchased

  (2,845,711 )     (86,276,273 )   (633,188 )     (19,786,005 )

Shares issued with merger

  969,827       20,166,401            
   

Net Increase (Decrease)

  (346,976 )   $ (11,237,421 )   2,323,412     $ 72,121,898  
   

Class Y†#

       

Shares sold

  133,957     $ 4,500,005     31,898     $ 1,082,978  

Shares issued on reinvestment

  12,070       381,326     2,663       87,044  

Shares repurchased

  (178,153 )     (5,789,919 )   (5,356 )     (178,491 )
   

Net Increase (Decrease)

  (32,126 )   $ (908,588 )   29,205     $ 991,531  
   
Investors Value Fund                            

Class A

       

Shares sold

  3,454,859     $ 74,914,454     4,029,888     $ 81,952,873  

Shares issued on reinvestment

  1,290,017       27,928,705     955,605       19,617,774  

Shares repurchased

  (6,170,462 )     (133,278,722 )   (4,646,907 )     (95,137,607 )
   

Net Increase (Decrease)

  (1,425,586 )   $ (30,435,563 )   338,586     $ 6,433,040  
   

Class B

       

Shares sold

  180,221     $ 3,843,850     106,169     $ 2,122,417  

Shares issued on reinvestment

  113,840       2,400,233     96,724       1,941,400  

Shares repurchased

  (666,246 )     (14,083,851 )   (515,500 )     (10,351,589 )
   

Net Decrease

  (372,185 )   $ (7,839,768 )   (312,607 )   $ (6,287,772 )
   

Class C

       

Shares sold

  101,120     $ 2,148,919     116,057     $ 2,316,406  

Shares issued on reinvestment

  175,667       3,719,447     146,216       2,946,014  

Shares repurchased

  (776,700 )     (16,674,151 )   (979,286 )     (19,672,148 )
   

Net Decrease

  (499,913 )   $ (10,805,785 )   (717,013 )   $ (14,409,728 )
   

Class O

       

Shares sold

  158,383     $ 3,428,136     694,437     $ 14,017,391  

Shares issued on reinvestment

  1,989,931       43,013,724     2,031,914       41,662,462  

Shares repurchased

  (2,130,753 )     (46,192,843 )   (14,701,918 )     (301,167,112 )
   

Net Increase (Decrease)

  17,561     $ 249,017     (11,975,567 )   $ (245,487,259 )
   

Class I†

       

Shares sold

  5,317,446     $ 114,576,188     7,968,719     $ 162,550,982  

Shares issued on reinvestment

  2,466,654       53,226,331     2,654,051       54,444,210  

Shares repurchased

  (25,096,151 )     (541,692,208 )   (4,197,085 )     (86,210,291 )
   

Net Increase (Decrease)

  (17,312,051 )   $ (373,889,689 )   6,425,685     $ 130,784,901  
   

 

  As of November 20, 2006, Class Y shares were renamed Class I shares.

 

#   Class I shares were converted into Class O shares and redesignated as Class I shares on December 1, 2006.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

    Year Ended
December 31, 2006
    Year Ended
December 31, 2005
 
Small Cap Growth Fund I   Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A

       

Shares sold

  7,791,730     $ 125,089,743     6,907,332     $ 105,362,202  

Shares issued on reinvestment

  1,090,979       17,646,861     1,804,285       27,448,152  

Shares repurchased

  (6,593,187 )     (104,282,906 )   (5,430,011 )     (81,928,459 )
   

Net Increase

  2,289,522     $ 38,453,698     3,281,606     $ 50,881,895  
   

Class B

       

Shares sold

  86,495     $ 1,268,763     92,957     $ 1,307,962  

Shares issued on reinvestment

  66,051       974,008     158,199       2,229,670  

Shares repurchased

  (618,660 )     (8,969,727 )   (583,806 )     (8,261,459 )
   

Net Decrease

  (466,114 )   $ (6,726,956 )   (332,650 )   $ (4,723,827 )
   

Class C

       

Shares sold

  381,761     $ 5,633,149     551,402     $ 7,861,936  

Shares issued on reinvestment

  130,801       1,949,820     295,325       4,199,898  

Shares repurchased

  (1,055,118 )     (15,503,718 )   (947,094 )     (13,451,870 )
   

Net Decrease

  (542,556 )   $ (7,920,749 )   (100,367 )   $ (1,390,036 )
   

Class O

       

Shares sold

  79,995     $ 1,314,030     118,896     $ 1,859,233  

Shares issued on reinvestment

  8,374       138,626     15,659       242,900  

Shares repurchased

  (73,549 )     (1,201,234 )   (149,656 )     (2,327,944 )
   

Net Increase (Decrease)

  14,820     $ 251,422     (15,101 )   $ (225,811 )
   

Class I†

       

Shares sold

  1,780,449     $ 28,085,550     1,033,887     $ 15,545,404  

Shares issued on reinvestment

  242,883       3,960,623     344,609       5,262,094  

Shares repurchased

  (845,288 )     (13,576,640 )   (632,145 )     (9,744,507 )
   

Net Increase

  1,178,044     $ 18,469,533     746,351     $ 11,062,991  
   

Class R*

       

Shares sold

  618     $ 10,000            
   

Net Increase

  618     $ 10,000            
   

 

  As of November 20, 2006, Class Y shares were renamed Class I shares.

 

*   Inception date December 28, 2006.

 

8. Redemptions-in-Kind

The Funds may make payment for Funds shares redeemed wholly or in part by distributing portfolio securities to shareholders. For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Investors Value Fund had redemptions-in-kind with total proceeds in the amount of $419,058,647. The net realized gains on these redemptions-in-kind amounted to $87,094,951, which will not be realized for tax purposes.

 

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9. Transfer of Net Assets

On December 2, 2006, the Capital Fund acquired the assets and certain liabilities of the Salomon Brothers Mid Cap Fund (“Mid Cap Fund”), pursuant to a plan of reorganization approved by Mid Cap Fund shareholders on November 20, 2006. Total shares issued by Capital Fund and the total net assets of the Mid Cap Fund and the Capital Fund on the date of the transfer were as follows:

 

Acquired Fund   Shares Issued by
Capital Fund
  Total Net Assets of
Mid Cap Fund
  Total Net Assets
of the
Capital Fund

Mid Cap Fund

  1,145,078   $ 23,733,930   $ 1,454,178,787
 

The total net assets of the Mid Cap Fund before acquisition included unrealized appreciation of $6,749,502. Total net assets of the Capital Fund immediately after the transfer were $1,477,912,718. The transaction was structured to qualify as a tax-free reorganization under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

 

10. Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 were as follows:

 

     Balanced Fund   Capital Fund   Investors
Value Fund
  Small Cap
Growth Fund I

Distributions Paid From:

       

Ordinary income

  $ 2,173,964   $ 19,146,646   $ 41,806,668   $ 5,585,790

Net long-term capital gains

    3,043,714     111,803,752     103,165,142     20,904,796
 

Total Distributions Paid

  $ 5,217,678   $ 130,950,398   $ 144,971,810   $ 26,490,586
 

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 were as follows:

 

     Balanced Fund   Capital Fund   Investors
Value Fund
  Small Cap
Growth Fund I

Distributions Paid From:

       

Ordinary income

  $ 2,556,196   $ 41,000,032   $ 47,058,756   $ 11,000,032

Net long-term capital gains

    1,352,681     130,641,369     83,550,678     30,532,651
 

Total Distributions Paid

  $ 3,908,877   $ 171,641,401   $ 130,609,434   $ 41,532,683
 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

December 31, 2006, the components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

     Balanced Fund     Capital Fund     Investors
Value Fund
    Small Cap
Growth Fund I
 

Undistributed ordinary income — net

  $ 193,215     $ 54,009,904     $ 2,899,489     $ 6,752,885  

Undistributed long-term capital
gains — net

    219,193       18,032,902       6,909,998       288,787  
   

Total undistributed earnings

  $ 412,408     $ 72,042,806     $ 9,809,487     $ 7,041,672  

Other book/tax temporary differences

    (10,585 )(a)     (319,894 )(c)     (494,073 )(e)     23,220 (f)

Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

    13,828,166 (b)     175,345,397 (d)     381,900,837 (d)     92,933,117 (g)
   

Total Accumulated Earnings/
(Losses) — Net

  $ 14,229,989     $ 247,068,309     $ 391,216,251     $ 99,998,009  
   

 

(a)

 

Other book/tax temporary differences are attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on straddles, book/tax differences in the treatment of distributions from real estate investment trusts, the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains on certain futures and foreign currency contracts and differences in the book/tax treatment of various items.

 

(b)

 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales and the difference between book & tax amortization methods for premiums on fixed income securities.

 

(c)

 

Other book/tax temporary differences are attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on straddles, the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains on certain futures contracts and differences in the book/tax treatment of various items.

 

(d)

 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.

 

(e)

 

Other book/tax temporary differences are attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on straddles and differences in the book/tax treatment of various items.

 

(f)

 

Other book/tax temporary differences are attributable primarily to book/tax differences in the treatment of distributions from real estate investment trusts and differences in the book/tax treatment of various items.

 

(g)

 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales and the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains on investments in passive foreign investment companies.

 

11. Regulatory Matters

On May 31, 2005, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued an order in connection with the settlement of an administrative proceeding against Smith Barney Fund Management LLC (“SBFM”) and CGM relating to the appointment of an affiliated transfer agent for the Smith Barney family of mutual funds (the “Affected Funds”).

The SEC order finds that SBFM and CGM willfully violated Section 206(1) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers Act”). Specifically, the order finds that SBFM and CGM knowingly or recklessly failed to disclose to the boards of the Affected Funds in 1999 when proposing a new transfer agent arrangement with an affiliated transfer agent that: First Data Investors Services Group (“First Data”), the Affected Funds’ then existing transfer agent, had offered to continue as transfer agent and do the same work for substantially less money than before; and that Citigroup Asset Management (“CAM”), the Citigroup business unit that, at the time, included the Affected Funds’ investment manager and other investment advisory companies, had entered into a side letter with First Data under which CAM agreed to recommend the appointment of First Data as sub-transfer agent to the affiliated transfer agent in exchange for, among other things, a guarantee by First Data of specified amounts of asset management and investment banking fees to CAM and CGM. The order also finds that SBFM and CGM willfully violated Section 206(2) of the Advisers Act by virtue of the omissions discussed above and other misrepresentations and omissions in the materials provided to the Affected Funds’ boards,

 

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including the failure to make clear that the affiliated transfer agent would earn a high profit for performing limited functions while First Data continued to perform almost all of the transfer agent functions, and the suggestion that the proposed arrangement was in the Affected Funds’ best interests and that no viable alternatives existed. SBFM and CGM do not admit or deny any wrongdoing or liability. The settlement does not establish wrongdoing or liability for purposes of any other proceeding.

The SEC censured SBFM and CGM and ordered them to cease and desist from violations of Sections 206(1) and 206(2) of the Advisers Act. The order requires Citigroup to pay $208.1 million, including $109 million in disgorgement of profits, $19.1 million in interest, and a civil money penalty of $80 million. Approximately $24.4 million has already been paid to the Affected Funds, primarily through fee waivers. The remaining $183.7 million, including the penalty, has been paid to the U.S. Treasury and will be distributed pursuant to a plan submitted for the approval of the SEC. At this time, there is no certainty as to how the above-described proceeds of the settlement will be distributed, to whom such distributions will be made, the methodology by which such distributions will be allocated, and when such distributions will be made.

The order also required that transfer agency fees received from the Affected Funds since December 1, 2004 less certain expenses be placed in escrow and provided that a portion of such fees might be subsequently distributed in accordance with the terms of the order. On April 3, 2006, an aggregate amount of approximately $9 million was distributed to the Affected Funds.

The order required SBFM to recommend a new transfer agent contract to the Affected Funds’ boards within 180 days of the entry of the order; if a Citigroup affiliate submitted a proposal to serve as transfer agent or sub-transfer agent, SBFM and CGM would have been required, at their expense, to engage an independent monitor to oversee a competitive bidding process. On November 21, 2005, and within the specified timeframe, the Funds’ Board selected a new transfer agent for the Funds. No Citigroup affiliate submitted a proposal to serve as transfer agent. Under the order, SBFM also must comply with an amended version of a vendor policy that Citigroup instituted in August 2004.

Although there can be no assurance, SBFM does not believe that this matter will have a material adverse effect on the Affected Funds.

These Funds are not among the Affected Funds and therefore did not implement the transfer agent arrangement described above and therefore have not received and will not receive any portion of the distributions.

On December 1, 2005, Citigroup completed the sale of substantially all of its global asset management business, including SBFM, to Legg Mason.

 

12. Legal Matters

Beginning in August 2005, five class action lawsuits alleging violations of federal securities laws and state law were filed against CGM and SBFM (collectively, the “Defendants”) based on the May 31, 2005 settlement order issued against the Defendants by the SEC as described in Note 11. The complaints seek injunctive relief and compensatory and punitive damages, removal of SBFM as the advisor for the Smith Barney family of funds,

 

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rescission of the Funds’ management and other contracts with SBFM, recovery of all fees paid to SBFM pursuant to such contracts, and an award of attorneys’ fees and litigation expenses.

On October 5, 2005, a motion to consolidate the five actions and any subsequently filed, related action was filed. That motion contemplates that a consolidated amended complaint alleging substantially similar causes of action will be filed in the future.

As of the date of this report, the Fund’s manager believes that resolution of the pending lawsuit will not have a material effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Fund or the ability of the Fund’s manager and its affiliates to continue to render services to the Fund under their respective contracts.

*    *    *

Beginning in June 2004, class action lawsuits alleging violations of the federal securities laws were filed against CGM and a number of its then affiliates, including SBFM and SBAM, which were then investment adviser or manager to certain of the Funds (the “Managers”), substantially all of the mutual funds then managed by the Managers (the “Defendant Funds”), and Board Members of the Defendant Funds (collectively, the “Defendants”). The complaints alleged, among other things, that CGM created various undisclosed incentives for its brokers to sell Smith Barney and Salomon Brothers funds. In addition, according to the complaints, the Managers caused the Defendant Funds to pay excessive brokerage commissions to CGM for steering clients towards proprietary funds. The complaints also alleged that the defendants breached their fiduciary duty to the Defendant Funds by improperly charging Rule 12b-1 fees and by drawing on fund assets to make undisclosed payments of soft dollars and excessive brokerage commissions. The complaints also alleged that the Defendant Funds failed to adequately disclose certain of the allegedly wrongful conduct. The complaints sought injunctive relief and compensatory and punitive damages, rescission of the Defendant Funds’ contracts with the Managers, recovery of all fees paid to the Managers pursuant to such contracts and an award of attorneys’ fees and litigation expenses.

On December 15, 2004, a consolidated amended complaint (the “Complaint”) was filed alleging substantially similar causes of action. On May 27, 2005, all of the Defendants filed motions to dismiss the Complaint. On July 26, 2006, the court issued a decision and order (1) finding that plaintiffs lacked standing to sue on behalf of the shareholders of the Defendant Funds in which none of the plaintiffs had invested (including Balanced Fund) and dismissing those Defendant Funds from the case (although stating that they could be brought back into the case if standing as to them could be established), and (2) other than one stayed claim, dismissing all of the causes of action against the remaining Defendants, with prejudice, except for the cause of action under Section 36(b) of the 1940 Act, which the court granted plaintiffs leave to replead as a derivative claim.

On October 16, 2006, plaintiffs filed their Second Consolidated Amended Complaint (“Second Amended Complaint”) which alleges derivative claims on behalf of nine funds identified in the Second Amended Complaint (including Capital Fund), under Section 36(b) of the 1940 Act, against CAM, SBAM, SBFM and CGM as investment advisers

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

to the identified funds, as well as CGM as a distributor for the identified funds (collectively, the “Second Amended Complaint Defendants”). Balanced Fund, Capital Fund and Small Cap Growth I were not identified in the Second Amended complaint. The Second Amended Complaint alleges no claims against any of the Funds or any of their Board Members. Under Section 36(b), the Second Amended Complaint alleges similar facts and seeks similar relief against the Second Amended Complaint Defendants as the Complaint.

Additional lawsuits arising out of these circumstances and presenting similar allegations and requests for relief may be filed in the future.

 

13. Other Matters

On September 16, 2005, the staff of the SEC informed SBFM and SBAM that the staff is considering recommending that the SEC institute administrative proceedings against SBFM and SBAM for alleged violations of Section 19(a) and 34(b) of the 1940 Act (and related Rule 19a-1). The notification is a result of an industry wide inspection by the SEC and is based upon alleged deficiencies in disclosures regarding dividends and distributions paid to shareholders of certain funds. Section 19(a) and related Rule 19a-1 of the 1940 Act generally require funds that are making dividend and distribution payments to provide shareholders with a written statement disclosing the source of the dividends and distributions, and, in particular, the portion of the payments made from each of net investment income, undistributed net profits and/or paid-in capital. In connection with the contemplated proceedings, the staff may seek a cease and desist order and/or monetary damages from SBFM or SBAM.

Although there can be no assurance, the Funds’ managers believes that this matter is not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds.

 

14. Special Shareholder Meeting and Reorganization

Shareholder approval of a merger and reorganization pursuant to which the Balanced Fund’s assets will be acquired, and its liabilities assumed by Legg Mason Partners Capital and Income Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”), in exchange for shares of the Acquiring Fund was obtained at the November 2006 Shareholder Meeting. It is expected that the Balanced Fund will then be terminated, and shares of the Acquiring Fund will be distributed to Balanced Fund’s shareholders on or about March 16, 2007. Under the reorganization, Fund shareholders will receive shares of the Acquiring Fund with the same aggregate net asset value as their shares of the Balanced Fund. It is anticipated that as a result of the reorganization, Fund shareholders will recognize no gain or loss for Federal income tax purposes.

The Board and the shareholders of the Salomon Brothers Mid Cap Fund (the “Acquired Fund”) and the Board of the Capital Fund have approved an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization providing for the acquisition of all of the assets and the assumption of all the liabilities of the Acquired Fund, in exchange for shares of the Capital Fund. It is expected that the reorganization will occur on or about December 1, 2006.

Shareholders also approved a number of initiatives designed to streamline and restructure the fund complex. These matters generally are expected to be implemented in 2007. As

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

noted in the proxy materials, Legg Mason will pay for a portion of the costs related to these initiatives. The portion of the costs that are borne by the fund will be recognized in the period during which the expense is incurred. Such expenses relate to obtaining shareholder votes for proposals presented in the proxy, the election of board members, retirement of board members, as well as printing, mailing, and soliciting proxies. The portions of these costs borne by the Fund and reflected in the Statement of Operations are deemed extraordinary for expense cap purposes and are not subject to the Fund’s expense limitation agreement. See also “Additional Shareholder Information” at the end of this report.

 

15. Recent Accounting Pronouncement

During June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation 48 (“FIN 48” or the “Interpretation”), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB statement 109. FIN 48 supplements FASB Statement 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, by defining the confidence level that a tax position must meet in order to be recognized in the financial statements. FIN 48 prescribes a comprehensive model for how a fund should recognize, measure, present, and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that the fund has taken or expects to take on a tax return. FIN 48 requires that the tax effects of a position be recognized only if it is “more likely than not” to be sustained based solely on its technical merits. Management must be able to conclude that the tax law, regulations, case law, and other objective information regarding the technical merits sufficiently support the position’s sustainability with a likelihood of more than 50 percent. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2006, which for the Fund will be January 1, 2007. At adoption, the financial statements must be adjusted to reflect only those tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained as of the adoption date. Management of the Fund has determined that FIN 48 will not have a material impact on the Fund’s financial statements.

*  *  *

On September 20, 2006, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”). FAS 157 establishes an authoritative definition of fair value, sets out a framework for measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. The application of FAS 157 is required for fiscal years, beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 157 and its impact on the financial statements has not yet been determined.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

The Board of Directors and Shareholders

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc.

Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc.

Legg Mason Partners Investors Value Fund Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of Legg Mason Partners Balanced Fund (formerly Salomon Brothers Balanced Fund) and Legg Mason Partners Small Cap Growth Fund I (formerly Salomon Brothers Small Cap Growth Fund), each a series of Legg Mason Partners Series Fund, Inc. (formerly Salomon Brothers Series Funds Inc), Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc. (formerly Salomon Brothers Capital Fund Inc) and Legg Mason Partners Investors Value Fund, Inc. (formerly Salomon Brothers Investors Value Fund Inc) and schedule of options written specific to the Legg Mason Partners Balanced Fund, as of December 31, 2006, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, and the statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for each of the years in the two-year period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. The financial highlights for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2004 were audited by other independent registered public accountants whose report thereon, dated February 18, 2005, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial highlights.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2006, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Legg Mason Partners Balanced Fund, Legg Mason Partners Small Cap Growth Fund I, Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc. and Legg Mason Partners Investors Value Fund, Inc. as of December 31, 2006, and the results of their operations for the year then ended, and the changes in their net assets and the financial highlights for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

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New York, New York

February 26, 2007

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. 2006 Annual Report         109


Additional Information (unaudited)

 

Information about Directors and Officers

The business and affairs of the Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. (formerly known as Salomon Brothers Series Funds Inc.), Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc. (formerly known as Salomon Brothers Capital Fund Inc.) and Legg Mason Partners Investors Value Fund, Inc. (formerly known as Salomon Brothers Investors Value Fund Inc. (each a “Company” and together, the “Companies”) are managed under the direction of their Board of Directors. Information pertaining to the Directors and Officers of the Companies is set forth below. Unless otherwise noted, each person listed below holds his or her position with all of the Companies. The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about Company Directors and is available, without charge, upon request by calling Legg Mason Partners Shareholder Services at 1-800-451-2010.

 

Name, Address and
Birth Year
  Position(s)
Held with
Company
  Term of
Office* and
Length
of Time
Served
  Principal
Occupation(s)
During Past
5 Years
  Number of
Portfolios
in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Director
  Other Board
Memberships
Held by
Director
Non-Interested Directors:          

Andrew L. Breech(1)(2)
2120 Wilshire Blvd.

Santa Monica, CA 90403

Birth Year: 1952

  Director   Since
1991
  President, Dealer Operating Control Service, Inc.   3   None

Carol L. Colman
Colman Consulting Co.

278 Hawley Road

North Salem, NY 10560

Birth Year: 1946

  Director   Since
1998
  President, Colman Consulting Co.   35   None

Daniel P. Cronin(3)
24 Woodlawn Avenue

New Rochelle, NY 10804

Birth Year: 1946

  Director   Since
1998
  Retired; formerly Associate General Counsel, Pfizer Inc.   32   None

William R. Dill(1)(2)
25 Birch Lane

Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110

Birth Year: 1930

  Director   Since
1985
  Retired   3   None

 

110         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc.


Additional Information (unaudited) (continued)

 

Name, Address and
Birth Year
  Position(s)
Held with
Company
  Term of
Office* and
Length
of Time
Served
  Principal
Occupation(s)
During Past
5 Years
  Number of
Portfolios
in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Director
  Other Board
Memberships
Held by
Director
Non-Interested Directors:          

Leslie H. Gelb(3)
150 East 69th Street

New York, NY 10021

Birth Year: 1937

  Director   Since
2002
  President Emeritus and Senior Board Fellow, The Council on Foreign Relations; Formerly, Columnist, Deputy Editorial Page Editor, Op-Ed Page, The New York Times   32   Director of two registered investment companies advised by Blackstone Asia Advisers LLC (“Blackstone”)

William R. Hutchinson
535 N. Michigan Avenue

Suite 1012

Chicago, IL 50611

Birth Year: 1942

  Director   Since
2003
  President, WR Hutchinson & Associates, Inc. (consultant); Group Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions, BP p.l.c.   42   Director, Associated Banc-Corp.

Dr. Riordan Roett(3)
The Johns Hopkins University

1740 Massachusetts Ave., NW

Washington, DC 20036

Birth Year: 1938

  Director   Since
2002
  Professor and Director, Latin American Studies Program, Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, The Johns Hopkins University   32   None

Jeswald W. Salacuse(3)
Tufts University — The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy

160 Packard Avenue

Medford, MA 02155

Birth Year: 1938

  Director   Since
2002
  Henry J. Braker Professor of Commercial Law and Formerly Dean, The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, Tufts University   32   Director of two registered investment companies advised by Blackstone

Thomas F. Schlafly(1)(2)
720 Olive Street

St. Louis, MO 63101

Birth Year: 1948

  Director   Since
1986
  Of Counsel to Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin LLP; President, The Saint Louis Brewery, Inc.   3   None

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc.         111


Additional Information (unaudited) (continued)

 

Name, Address and
Birth Year
  Position(s)
Held with
Company
  Term of
Office* and
Length
of Time
Served
  Principal
Occupation(s)
During Past
5 Years
  Number of
Portfolios
in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Director
  Other Board
Memberships
Held by
Director
Interested Director:          

R. Jay Gerken, CFA**

Legg Mason
399 Park Avenue,
4th Floor

New York, NY 10022

Birth Year: 1951

  Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer   Since
2002
  Managing Director of Legg Mason; President and Chief Executive Officer of Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisors, LLC (“LMPFA”) (Since 2006); President and Chief Executive Officer of Smith Barney Fund Management LLC (“SBFM”) and Citi Fund Management Inc. (“CFM”); President and Chief Executive Officer of certain mutual funds associated with Legg Mason; Formerly, Chairman of SBFM and CFM (from 2002 to 2006); Formerly, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Travelers Investment Advisers, Inc. (from 2002 to 2005)   162  

None

Officers:          

Frances M. Guggino

Legg Mason

125 Broad Street, 10th Floor

New York, NY 10004

Birth Year: 1957

  Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer  

Since

2004

  Director of Legg Mason; Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of certain mutual funds associated with Legg Mason; Formerly Controller of certain mutual funds associated with Legg Mason (from 1999 to 2004)   N/A   N/A

 

112         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc.


Additional Information (unaudited) (continued)

 

Name, Address and
Birth Year
  Position(s)
Held with
Company
  Term of
Office* and
Length
of Time
Served
  Principal
Occupation(s)
During Past
5 Years
  Number of
Portfolios
in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Director
  Other Board
Memberships
Held by
Director
Officers:          

Ted P. Becker

Legg Mason

399 Park Avenue

4th Floor

New York, NY 10022

Birth Year: 1951

  Chief Compliance Officer   Since
2006
  Director of Global Compliance at Legg Mason (since 2006); Chief Compliance Officer of LMPFA (since 2006); Managing Director of Compliance at Legg Mason (since 2005); Chief Compliance Officer with certain mutual funds associated with Legg Mason, LMPFA and certain affiliates (since 2006); Managing Director of Compliance at Legg Mason or its predecessor (from 2002 to 2005); Prior to 2002, Managing Director — Internal Audit & Risk Review at Citigroup, Inc.   N/A   N/A

John Chiota

Legg Mason

300 First Stamford Place

4th Floor

Stamford, CT 06902

Birth Year: 1968

  Chief Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer   Since
2006
  Vice President of Legg Mason or its predecessor (since 2004); Chief Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer with certain mutual funds associated with Legg Mason or its affiliates (since 2006); Prior to August 2004, Chief AML Compliance Officer with TD Waterhouse   N/A   N/A

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc.         113


Additional Information (unaudited) (continued)

 

Name, Address and
Birth Year
  Position(s)
Held with
Company
  Term of
Office* and
Length
of Time
Served
  Principal
Occupation(s)
During Past
5 Years
  Number of
Portfolios
in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Director
  Other Board
Memberships
Held by
Director
Officers:        

Robert I. Frenkel

Legg Mason
300 First Stamford Place
4th Floor

Stamford, CT 06902

Birth Year: 1954

  Secretary and Chief Legal Officer   Since
2003
  Managing Director and General Counsel of Global Mutual Funds for Legg Mason and its predecessors (since 1994); Secretary and Chief Legal Officer of mutual funds associated with Legg Mason (since 2003); Formerly, Secretary of CFM (from 2001 to 2004)   N/A   N/A

 

*   Each Director holds office for an indefinite term until the earlier of (1) the next meeting of shareholders at which Directors are elected and until his or her successor is elected and qualified, and (2) a Director resigns or his or her term as a Director is terminated in accordance with the applicable Fund’s by-laws. The executive officers are elected and appointed by the Directors and hold office until they resign, are removed or are otherwise disqualified to serve.

 

**   Mr. Gerken is an “interested person” of the Companies as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, because Mr. Gerken is an officer of LMPFA and certain of its affiliates.

 

(1)

 

Legg Mason Partners Investors Value Fund, Inc. only.

 

(2)

 

Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc. only.

 

(3)

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. only.

 

114         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc.


Additional Shareholder Information (unaudited)

 

Results of Special Meetings of Shareholders

On November 20, 2006, a Special Meeting of Shareholders was held to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, providing for (i) the acquisition of all of the assets and the assumption of all of the liabilities of the Balanced Fund (the “Acquired Fund”), in exchange for shares of the corresponding Legg Mason Partners Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (the “Acquiring Fund”) to be distributed to the shareholders of the Acquired Fund and (ii) the subsequent termination of the Acquired Fund. The following Table provides the number of votes cast for, against or withheld, as well as the number of abstentions and broker non-votes for the matter voted on at the Special Meeting of Shareholders.

 

Votes For   Votes Against   Abstentions   Broker
Non-Votes
3,492,481.177   59,313.896   164,125.863   0.000

On December 11, 2006, a Special Meeting of Shareholders was held to vote on various proposals recently approved by the Funds’ Board Members. The following tables provide the number of votes cast for, against or withheld, as well as the number of abstentions and broker non-votes as to the following proposals: (1) elect Board Members, (2) Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, and (3) Revise Fundamental Investment Policies.

Proposal 1: Elect Board Members†

 

Nominees

  Votes For   Authority
Withheld
  Abstentions

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc.

     

Elliot J. Berv

  170,131,302.836   4,468,490.792   10.000

A. Benton Cocanougher

  170,076,708.899   4,523,084.729   10.000

Jane F. Dasher

  170,173,534.272   4,426,259.356   10.000

Mark T. Finn

  170,143,278.202   4,456,515.426   10.000

Rainer Greeven

  170,096,226.735   4,503,566.893   10.000

Stephen Randolph Gross

  170,143,797.553   4,455,996.075   10.000

Richard E. Hanson Jr.

  170,129,136.798   4,470,656.830   10.000

Diana R. Harrington

  170,130,532.635   4,469,260.993   10.000

Susan M. Heilbron

  170,126,638.044   4,473,155.584   10.000

Susan B. Kerley

  170,154,946.991   4,444,846.637   10.000

Alan G. Merten

  170,118,820.486   4,480,973.142   10.000

R. Richardson Pettit

  170,136,193.119   4,463,600.509   10.000

R. Jay Gerken, CFA

  170,118,397.788   4,481,395.840   10.000
 

 

  Board Members are elected by the shareholders of all the series of the Company of which the Fund is a series.

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc.         115


Additional Shareholder Information (unaudited) (continued)

 

Nominees

  Votes For   Authority
Withheld
  Abstentions

Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc.

     

Paul R. Ades

  26,014,273.070   549,638.614   0.000

Andrew L. Breech

  26,030,766.406   533,145.278   0.000

Dwight B. Crane

  26,005,531.783   558,379.901   0.000

Robert M. Frayn, Jr.

  26,004,887.373   559,024.311   0.000

Frank G. Hubbard

  26,010,958.007   552,953.677   0.000

Howard J. Johnson

  26,019,927.816   543,983.868   0.000

David E. Maryatt

  26,011,809.119   552,102.565   0.000

Jerome H. Miller

  26,006,355.783   557,555.901   0.000

Ken Miller

  26,022,141.070   541,770.614   0.000

John J. Murphy

  26,012,014.975   551,896.709   0.000

Thomas T. Schlafly

  26,006,377.303   557,534.381   0.000

Jerry A. Viscione

  26,025,401.054   538,510.630   0.000

R. Jay Gerken, CFA

  26,007,444.548   556,467.136   0.000
 

 

  Board Members are elected by the shareholders of all the series of the Company of which the Fund is a series.

Proposal 2: Agreement and Plan of Reorganization

 

Fund   Votes For   Votes Against   Abstentions   Broker Non-Votes

Legg Mason Partners

Balanced Fund

  2,661,036.366   47,564.418   188,372.678   1,042,214.000
 

Proposal 3: Revise Fundamental Investment Policies.

Items Voted On   Votes For   Votes Against   Abstentions   Broker Non-Votes

Legg Mason Partners Balanced Fund

     

Borrowing Money

  2,644,164.664   61,939.120   190,869.678   1,042,214.000

Underwriting

  2,641,602.711   60,371.073   194,999.678   1,042,214.000

Lending

  2,642,057.664   61,932.120   192,983.678   1,042,214.000

Issuing Senior Securities

  2,646,078.664   55,805.120   195,089.678   1,042,214.000

Real Estate

  2,641,756.496   66,834.288   188,382.678   1,042,214.000

Commodities

  2,642,321.559   65,599.225   189,052.678   1,042,214.000

Concentration

  2,648,381.727   58,005.057   190,586.678   1,042,214.000

Diversification

  2,651,980.879   56,609.905   188,382.678   1,042,214.000

Investment in other Investment Companies

  2,641,448.986   67,105.686   188,418.790   1,042,214.000
 

 

116         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc.


Additional Shareholder Information (unaudited) (continued)

 

Items Voted On   Votes For   Votes Against   Abstentions   Broker Non-Votes

Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc.

     

Borrowing Money

  18,704,443.160   600,203.933   734,818.591   6,524,446.000

Underwriting

  18,673,229.806   613,109.024   753,126.854   6,524,446.000

Lending

  18,653,927.697   632,777.367   752,760.620   6,524,446.000

Issuing Senior Securities

  18,673,478.526   600,144.961   765,842.197   6,524,446.000

Real Estate

  18,663,264.256   608,333.407   767,868.021   6,524,446.000

Commodities

  18,644,760.050   637,184.635   757,520.999   6,524,446.000

Concentration

  18,620,638.240   654,826.627   764,000.817   6,524,446.000

Diversification

  18,642,975.894   633,426.100   763,063.690   6,524,446.000

Non-Fundamental

  18,452,691.469   380,512.770   508,262.801   6,524,446.000

Purchase of Iliquid Securities

  18,533,783.596   716,087.084   789,595.004   6,524,446.000

Purchase of Securities on Margin and Making Short Sales

  18,558,806.594   715,235.228   765,423.862   6,524,446.000

Investment in Other Investment Companies

  18,636,134.056   661,786.897   741,544.731   6,524,446.000

Investment in Oil, Gas or Other Mineral Exploration Development Program

  18,661,350.945   625,932.195   752,182.544   6,524,446.000

Excercising Control or Management

  18,581,832.371   691,936.023   765,697.290   6,524,446.000

Warrants

  18,577,784.368   662,498.609   799,182.707   6,524,446.000

Related Party Investments

  18,556,164.495   561,091.002   922,210.187   6,524,446.000

Unseasoned Issuers

  18,528,309.806   742,985.295   768,170.583   6,524,446.000

Investment in Affiliates to Affiliates

  18,550,349.325   724,833.442   764,282.917   6,524,446.000
 

On January 12, 2007, a Special Meeting of Shareholders was held to vote on various proposals recently approved by the Funds’ Board Members. The following tables provide the number of votes cast for, against or withheld, as well as the number of abstentions and broker non-votes as to the following proposals: (1) elect Board Members, (2) Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and (3) Fundamental Investment Policies.

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc.         117


Additional Shareholder Information (unaudited) (continued)

 

Proposal 1: Elect Board Members†

 

Nominees   Votes For   Authority
Withheld
  Abstentions

Legg Mason Partners Investors Value Fund, Inc.

     

Paul R. Ades

  26,029,653.458   971,011.569   0.000

Andrew L. Breech

  26,045,959.973   954,705.054   0.000

Dwight B. Crane

  26,014,377.897   986,287.130   0.000

Robert M. Frayn, Jr.

  26,008,980.873   991,684.154   0.000

Frank G. Hubbard

  26,033,371.606   967,293.421   0.000

Howard J. Johnson

  25,278,591.802   1,722,073.225   0.000

David E. Maryatt

  26,038,665.101   961,999.926   0.000

Jerome H. Miller

  26,008,302.207   992,362.820   0.000

Ken Miller

  26,023,607.450   977,057.577   0.000

John J. Murphy

  25,258,695.651   1,741,969.376   0.000

Thomas T. Schlafly

  25,988,753.929   1,011,911.098   0.000

Jerry A. Viscione

  26,011,858.817   988,606.210   0.000

R. Jay Gerken, CFA

  25,955,714.431   1,044,950.596   0.000
 

 

  Board Members are elected by the shareholders of all the series of the Company of which the Fund is a series.

Proposal 2: Agreement and Plan of Reorganization

 

Fund   Votes For   Votes Against   Abstentions   Broker Non-Votes
Legg Mason Partners

Small Cap Growth Fund I

  18,067,739.580   370,798.842   796,722.790   7,070,199.000
 

Proposal 3: Fundamental Investment Policies

 

 

Items Voted On   Votes For   Votes Against   Abstentions   Broker Non-Votes

Legg Mason Partners Investors Value Fund, Inc.

   

Borrowing Money

  42,774,813.361   3,116,701.062   2,284,321.832   4,158,786.000

Underwriting

  42,931,150.927   2,732,604.311   2,512,081.017   4,158,786.000

Lending

  42,739,775.853   3,062,525.951   2,373,534.451   4,158,786.000

Issuing Senior Securities

  43,050,362.894   2,802,229.182   2,323,244.179   4,158,786.000

Real Estate

  43,014,527.482   2,753,314.254   2,407,994.519   4,158,786.000

Commodities

  42,688,615.395   3,155,396.607   2,331,824.253   4,158,786.000

Concentration

  42,979,168.417   2,828,572.389   2,368,095.449   4,158,786.000

Diversification

  42,806,368.212   3,052,719.860   2,316,748.183   4,158,786.000

Non-Fundamental

  40,181,105.449   5,549,899.596   2,444,831.210   4,158,786.000

Purchasing Securities on Margin and Making Short Sales

  42,363,719.685   3,629,198.996   2,182,917.574   4,158,786.000

Investment in other Investment Companies

  42,587,344.240   3,272,764.564   2,315,727.451   4,158,786.000

Related Party Investments

  42,488,173.011   3,240,305.762   2,447,357.482   4,158,786.000

Investment in Unseasoned Issuers

  42,176,089.724   3,835,296.178   2,164,450.353   4,158,786.000

Investment in Affiliates to Affiliates

  42,391,052.362   3,337,835.859   2,446,948.034   4,158,786.000
 

 

118         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc.


Additional Shareholder Information (unaudited) (continued)

 

Items Voted On   Votes For   Votes Against   Abstentions   Broker Non-Votes

Legg Mason Partners Small Cap Growth Fund I

   

Borrowing Money

  17,892,979.857   499,077.782   843,203.573   7,070,199.000

Underwriting

  17,917,867.402   467,075.174   850,318.636   7,070,199.000

Lending

  17,888,152.696   496,758.377   850,350.139   7,070,199.000

Issuing Senior Securities

  17,913,415.454   473,786.831   848,058.927   7,070,199.000

Real Estate

  17,875,658.171   488,060.851   871,542.190   7,070,199.000

Commodities

  17,862,974.932   513,884.135   858,402.145   7,070,199.000

Concentration

  17,870,726.714   486,057.837   878,476.661   7,070,199.000

Diversification

  17,865,993.601   517,026.376   852,241.235   7,070,199.000

Investment in other Investment Companies

  17,811,163.620   544,956.195   879,141.397   7,070,199.000
 

 

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc.         119


Important Tax Information (Unaudited)

 

The following information is provided with respect to the distributions paid during the taxable year ended December 31, 2006:

 

     Balanced Fund   Capital Fund

Record Date:

  Quarterly     12/7/2006   6/22/2006     11/29/2006

Payable Date:

  Quarterly     12/8/2006   6/23/2006     11/30/2006
 

Ordinary Income:

       

Qualified Dividend Income for Individuals

  40.62 %     20.07 %  
 

Dividends Qualifying for the Dividends
Received Deduction for Corporations

  37.61 %     18.88 %  
 

Interest from Federal Obligations

  6.36 %        
 

Long-Term Capital Gain Dividend

      $0.453910   $0.549829     $1.679900
 

 

     Investors Value Fund   Small Cap
Growth Fund
 

Record Date:

  Quarterly     6/22/2006     12/7/2006   6/22/2006     12/7/2006  

Payable Date:

  Quarterly     6/23/2006     12/8/2006   6/23/2006     12/8/2006  
   

Ordinary Income:

         

Qualified Dividend Income for Individuals

  74.97 %   55.96 %     47.53 %   45.96 %
   

Dividends Qualifying for the Dividends
Received Deduction for Corporations

  64.99 %   51.94 %     47.72 %   45.47 %
   

Long-Term Capital Gain Dividend

      $0.064331     $1.552669   $0.004428     $0.572790  
   

The law varies in each state as to whether and what percentage of dividend income attributable to Federal obligations is exempt from state income tax. We recommend that you consult with your tax adviser to determine if any portion of the dividends you received is exempt from state income taxes.

Please retain this information for your records.

 

120         Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc.


Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc.

 

DIRECTORS

Andrew L. Breech(1)

Carol L. Colman

Daniel P. Cronin(2)

William R. Dill(1)

Leslie H. Gelb(2)

R. Jay Gerken, CFA

Chairman

William R. Hutchinson

Dr. Riordan Roett(2)

Jeswald W. Salacuse(2)

Thomas F. Schlafly(1)

  

INVESTMENT MANAGER

Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC

 

SUBADVISERS

ClearBridge Advisors LLC

Western Asset Management Company

 

DISTRIBUTORS

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

Legg Mason Investor Services, LLC

 

CUSTODIAN

State Street Bank and Trust Company

 

TRANSFER AGENT

PFPC Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

 

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

KPMG LLP

345 Park Avenue

New York, New York 10154

 

(1)

Legg Mason Partners Investors Value Fund, Inc. and Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc. only.

 

(2)

Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. only.


 

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of Legg Mason Partners Series Funds, Inc. but it may also be used as sales literature when preceded or accompanied by the current Prospectus.

This report must be preceded or accompanied by a free prospectus. Investors should consider the Funds’ investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other important information about the Funds. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

www.leggmason.com/InvestorServices

©2007 Legg Mason

Investors Services, LLC

Member NASD, SIPC

 

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Each Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. The Funds’ Forms N-Q may be reviewed and coped at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C., and information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. To obtain information on Form N-Q from the Funds, shareholders can call Legg Mason Partners Shareholder Services at 1-800-451-2010.

Information on how each Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the prior 12-month period ended June 30th of each year and a description of the policies and procedures that each Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies related to portfolio transactions is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-451-2010, (2) on each Fund’s website at www.leggmason.com/InvestorServices and (3) on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.


ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.

The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller.

 

ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

The Board of Directors of the registrant has determined that William R. Hutchinson, the Chairman of the Board’s Audit Committee, possesses the technical attributes identified in Instruction 2(b) of Item 3 to Form N-CSR to qualify as an “audit committee financial expert,” and has designated Mr. Hutchinson as the Audit Committee’s financial expert. Mr. Hutchinson is an “independent” Director pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of Item 3 to Form N-CSR.

 

ITEM 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

a) Audit Fees. Effective June 17, 2005, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) resigned as the Registrant’s principal accountant (the “Auditor”). The Registrant’s audit committee approved the engagement of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Registrant’s new principal accountant. The aggregate fees billed in the last two fiscal years ending December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2006 (the “Reporting Periods”) for professional services rendered for the audit of the Registrant’s annual financial statements, or services that are normally provided by the Auditor in connection with the statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for the Reporting Periods, were $42,000 in 2005 performed by PwC and $30,000 in 2006 performed by KPMG.

b) Audit-Related Fees. The aggregate fees billed in the Reporting Periods for assurance and related services by PwC or KPMG that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the Registrant’s financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of this Item 4 were $3,755 in 2005 and $0 in 2006.

In addition, there were no Audit-Related Fees billed in the Reporting Period for assurance and related services by the Auditor to the Registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund Inc. (“service affiliates”), that were reasonably related to the performance of the annual audit of the service affiliates. Accordingly, there were no such fees that required pre-approval by the Audit Committee for the Reporting Periods (prior to May 6, 2003 services provided by the Auditor were not required to be pre-approved).

(c) Tax Fees. The aggregate fees billed in the Reporting Periods for professional services rendered by PwC and KPMG for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning (“Tax Services”) were $3,500 in 2005 performed by PwC and $6,298 in 2006 performed by PwC and KPMG. These services consisted of (i) review or preparation of U.S. federal, state, local and excise tax returns; (ii) U.S. federal, state and local tax planning, advice and assistance regarding statutory, regulatory or administrative developments, and (iii) tax advice regarding tax qualification matters and/or treatment of various financial instruments held or proposed to be acquired or held.

There were no fees billed for tax services by PwC or KPMG to service affiliates during the Reporting Periods that required pre-approval by the Audit Committee.

d) There were no non-audit services rendered by KPMG to SBAM, or any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with SBAM that provided ongoing services to the Registrant.

All Other Fees. There were no other non-audit services rendered by PwC or KPMG to Smith Barney Fund Management LLC (“SBFM”), and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with SBFM that provided ongoing services to Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund Inc. requiring pre-approval by the Audit Committee in the Reporting Period.


(e) Audit Committee’s pre-approval policies and procedures described in paragraph (c) (7) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

(1) The Charter for the Audit Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of each registered investment company (the “Fund”) advised by Smith Barney Fund Management LLC or Salomon Brothers Asset Management Inc. or one of their affiliates (each, an “Adviser”) requires that the Committee shall approve (a) all audit and permissible non-audit services to be provided to the Fund and (b) all permissible non-audit services to be provided by the Fund’s independent auditors to the Adviser and any Covered Service Providers if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Fund. The Committee may implement policies and procedures by which such services are approved other than by the full Committee.

The Committee shall not approve non-audit services that the Committee believes may impair the independence of the auditors. As of the date of the approval of this Audit Committee Charter, permissible non-audit services include any professional services (including tax services), that are not prohibited services as described below, provided to the Fund by the independent auditors, other than those provided to the Fund in connection with an audit or a review of the financial statements of the Fund. Permissible non-audit services may not include: (i) bookkeeping or other services related to the accounting records or financial statements of the Fund; (ii) financial information systems design and implementation; (iii) appraisal or valuation services, fairness opinions or contribution-in-kind reports; (iv) actuarial services; (v) internal audit outsourcing services; (vi) management functions or human resources; (vii) broker or dealer, investment adviser or investment banking services; (viii) legal services and expert services unrelated to the audit; and (ix) any other service the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board determines, by regulation, is impermissible.

Pre-approval by the Committee of any permissible non-audit services is not required so long as: (i) the aggregate amount of all such permissible non-audit services provided to the Fund, the Adviser and any service providers controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Adviser that provide ongoing services to the Fund (“Covered Service Providers”) constitutes not more than 5% of the total amount of revenues paid to the independent auditors during the fiscal year in which the permissible non-audit services are provided to (a) the Fund, (b) the Adviser and (c) any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Adviser that provides ongoing services to the Fund during the fiscal year in which the services are provided that would have to be approved by the Committee; (ii) the permissible non-audit services were not recognized by the Fund at the time of the engagement to be non-audit services; and (iii) such services are promptly brought to the attention of the Committee and approved by the Committee (or its delegate(s)) prior to the completion of the audit.

(2) For the Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund Inc., the percentage of fees that were approved by the audit committee, with respect to: Audit-Related Fees were 100% and 100% for 2005 and 2006; Tax Fees were 100% and 100% for 2005 and 2006; and Other Fees were 100% and 100% for 2005 and 2006.

(f) N/A

(g) All Other Fees. The aggregate fees billed for all other non-audit services rendered by PwC to Salomon Brothers Asset Management (“SBAM”), and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with SBAM that provided ongoing services to Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund Inc., requiring pre-approval by the Audit Committee for the year ended December 31, 2005 which include the issuance of reports on internal control under SAS No. 70 related to various Citigroup Asset Management (“CAM”) entities a profitability review of the Adviser and phase 1 of an analysis of Citigroup’s current and future real estate occupancy requirements in the tri-state area and security risk issues in the New York metro region was $1.3 million all of which was pre-approved by the Audit Committee.

Non-audit fees billed by PwC for services rendered to Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund Inc. and CAM and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with CAM that provides ongoing services to Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund Inc. during the reporting period was $2.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2005.


Non-audit fees billed by KPMG for services rendered to Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund Inc. and CAM and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with CAM that provides ongoing services to Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund Inc. during the reporting period was $75,000 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2006, respectively. Such fees relate to services provided in connection with the transfer agent matter as fully described in the notes to the financial statements.

(h) Yes. The Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund Inc.’s Audit Committee has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to Service Affiliates, which were not pre-approved (not requiring pre-approval), is compatible with maintaining the Accountant’s independence. All services provided by the Auditor to the Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund Inc. or to Service Affiliates, which were required to be pre-approved, were pre-approved as required.

 

ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.

Included herein under Item 1.

 

ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

  (a) The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of the disclosure controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

  (b)

There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the registrant’s last fiscal half-year


 

(the registrant’s second fiscal half-year in the case of an annual report) that have materially affected, or are likely to materially affect the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.

(a)(1)    Code of Ethics attached hereto.

Exhibit 99.CODE ETH

(a)(2)    Certifications pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 attached hereto.

Exhibit 99.CERT

(b)    Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 attached hereto.

Exhibit 99.906CERT


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, there unto duly authorized.

 

Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc.
By:   /s/ R. Jay Gerken
  (R. Jay Gerken)
  Chief Executive Officer of
  Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund Inc.
Date:   March 9, 2007

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By:   /s/ R. Jay Gerken
  (R. Jay Gerken)
  Chief Executive Officer of
  Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc.
Date:   March 9, 2007
By:   /s/ Frances M. Guggino
  (Frances M. Guggino)
  Chief Financial Officer of
  Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund, Inc.
Date:   March 9, 2007