N-CSRS 1 dncsrs.htm JENNISON SECTOR FUNDS JENNISON SECTOR FUNDS

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:    811-03175
Exact name of registrant as specified in charter:   

Jennison Sector

Funds, Inc.

Address of principal executive offices:   

Gateway Center 3,

100 Mulberry Street,

Newark, New Jersey 07102

Name and address of agent for service:   

William V. Healey

Gateway Center 3,

100 Mulberry Street,

Newark, New Jersey 07102

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:    973-802-2991
Date of fiscal year end:    11/30/2004
Date of reporting period:    5/31/2004

 


Item 1      Reports to Stockholders – [ INSERT REPORT ]

 


 

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Jennison Utility Fund

 

 

MAY 31, 2004   SEMIANNUAL REPORT

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FUND TYPE

Sector stock

OBJECTIVE

Total return through capital appreciation and current income

 

 

 

This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

 

The views expressed in this report and information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings are for the period covered by this report and are subject to change thereafter.

 

JennisonDryden is a registered trademark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America.

 

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Dear Shareholder,

July 16, 2004

 

The U.S. stock market slowed in 2004 following a particularly strong performance in 2003. Although the recovery in corporate profitability that began in 2003 has continued, the stock market in 2004 has been dominated by a sense of uncertainty.

 

As always, we believe you are best served by a diversified asset allocation strategy developed in consultation with a financial professional who knows you and understands your reasons for investing, the time you have to reach your goals, and the amount of risk you are comfortable assuming. JennisonDryden’s sector funds can add a particular emphasis to your portfolio, such as increased exposure to economic sectors that are growing rapidly. Your financial professional can help you determine whether sector investing is right for you and choose the appropriate funds to implement your strategy.

 

Whether you are investing for your retirement, your children’s education, or some other purpose, JennisonDryden mutual funds offer the experience, resources, and professional discipline of three leading asset managers that can make a difference for you. JennisonDryden equity funds are advised by Jennison Associates LLC and/or Quantitative Management Associates LLC (QMA). Prudential Investment Management, Inc. (PIM) advises the JennisonDryden fixed income and money market funds. Jennison Associates, QMA, and PIM are Registered Investment Advisors and Prudential Financial companies.

 

Thank you for your confidence in JennisonDryden mutual funds.

 

Sincerely,

 

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Judy A. Rice, President

Jennison Sector Funds, Inc./Jennison Utility Fund

 

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Your Fund’s Performance

 

Fund objective

The investment objective of the Jennison Utility Fund (the Fund) is total return through capital appreciation and current income. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The 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. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end by visiting our website at www.jennisondryden.com or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

Cumulative Total Returns1 as of 5/31/04                  
     Six Months     One Year     Five Years     Ten Years     Since Inception2

Class A

   12.46 %   19.91 %   13.74 %   148.17 %  

   259.83%

Class B

   12.05     19.09     9.59     130.55     1,535.79

Class C

   12.05     19.09     9.59     N/A        122.96

Class Z

   12.58     20.17     15.05     N/A        103.33

S&P 500 Index3

   6.79     18.32     –7.38     192.51     ***

S&P Utility TR Index4

   9.08     11.04     –14.13     85.78     ****

Lipper Utility Funds Avg.5

   8.05     12.15     –7.17     111.78     *****
                              
Average Annual Total Returns1 as of 6/30/04                  
           One Year     Five Years     Ten Years     Since Inception2

Class A

         16.05 %   2.10 %   9.54 %  

9.10%

Class B

         16.90     2.36     9.35     13.15

Class C

         20.90     2.50         N/A       8.78

Class Z

         23.08     3.51         N/A       9.33

S&P 500 Index3

         19.10     –2.20     11.82     ***

S&P Utility TR Index4

         11.49     –2.01     6.87     ****

Lipper Utility Funds Avg.5

         13.35     –1.63     8.17     *****

 

1Source: Prudential Investments LLC and Lipper Inc. The cumulative total returns do not take into account applicable sales charges. The average annual total returns do take into account applicable sales charges. Without the distribution and service (12b-1) fee waiver of 0.05% for Class A shares, the returns would have been lower. Through March 14, 2004, the Fund charged a maximum front-end sales charge of 5% for Class A shares and a 12b-1 fee of up to 0.30% annually. Effective March 15, 2004, Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50% and a 12b-1 fee of up to 0.30% annually. Investors who purchase Class A shares in an amount of $1 million or more do not pay a front-end sales charge, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1% for shares sold within 12 months of purchase. Class B shares are subject to a declining CDSC for the first six years after purchase and a 12b-1 fee of 1% annually. Approximately seven years after purchase, Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly basis. Through February 1, 2004, Class C shares were subject to a front-end sales charge of 1%, a CDSC of 1% for shares

 

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redeemed within 18 months of purchase, and a 12b-1 fee of 1% annually. Class C shares purchased on or after February 2, 2004 are not subject to a front-end sales charge, the CDSC of 1% for Class C shares purchased on or after that date will apply for redemptions within 12 months from the date of purchase, and the annual 12b-1 fee will remain 1%. Class Z shares are not subject to a sales charge or 12b-1 fee. The returns in the tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the redemption of Fund shares.

2Inception dates: Class A, 1/22/90; Class B, 8/10/81; Class C, 8/1/94; and Class Z, 3/1/96.

3The Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Stock Price Index (S&P 500 Index) is an unmanaged index of 500 stocks of large U.S. companies. It gives a broad look at how stock prices have performed in the United States.

4The Standard & Poor’s 500 Utility Total Return Index (S&P Utility TR Index) is an unmanaged market capitalization-weighted index of natural gas and electric companies.

5The Lipper Utility Funds Average (Lipper Average) represents returns based on the average return of all funds in the Lipper Utility Funds category for the periods noted. Funds in the Lipper Average invest primarily in utility shares. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the S&P 500 Index and the S&P Utility TR Index would be lower if they included the effects of sales charges, operating expenses of a mutual fund, or taxes. Returns for the Lipper Average reflect the deduction of operating expenses, but not sales charges or taxes.

***S&P 500 Index Closest Month-End to Inception cumulative total returns as of 5/31/04 are 364.67% for Class A, 1,559.37% for Class B, 190.32% for Class C, and 99.22% for Class Z. S&P 500 Index Closest Month-End to Inception average annual total returns as of 6/30/04 are 11.39% for Class A, 13.14% for Class B, 11.56% for Class C, and 8.87% for Class Z.

****S&P Utility TR Index Closest Month-End to Inception cumulative total returns as of 5/31/04 are 149.24% for Class A, 157.18% for Class B (since 9/30/89, the closest month-end after the S&P Utility TR Index inception), 82.00% for Class C, and 37.37% for Class Z. S&P Utility TR Index Closest Month-End to Inception average annual total returns as of 6/30/04 are 6.65% for Class A, 6.72% for Class B (since 9/30/89, the closest month-end after the S&P Utility TR Index inception), 6.39% for Class C, and 4.07% for Class Z.

*****Lipper Average Closest Month-End to Inception cumulative total returns as of 5/31/04 are 202.35% for Class A, 1,050.40% for Class B, 109.52% for Class C, and 65.02% for Class Z. Lipper Average Closest Month-End to Inception average annual total returns as of 6/30/04 are 8.09% for Class A, 11.32% for Class B, 7.88% for Class C, and 6.37% for Class Z.

 

Five Largest Holdings expressed as a percentage of net assets as of 5/31/04       

Sempra Energy, Multi-Utilities

   3.3 %

Equitable Resources, Inc., Gas Utilities

   3.1  

SBC Communications, Inc., Diversified Telecommunication Services

   3.0  

TXU Corp., Electric Utilities

   2.8  

Questar Corp., Gas Utilities

   2.7  

Holdings are subject to change.

 

Five Largest Industries expressed as a percentage of net assets as of 5/31/04       

Electric Utilities

   31.2 %

Multi-Utilities

   16.5  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

   15.4  

Gas Utilities

   12.3  

Oil & Gas

   11.0  
Industry weightings are subject to change.

 

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Portfolio of Investments

 

as of May 31, 2004 (Unaudited)

 

 

Shares      Description    Value (Note 1)
               

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS    99.5%

      

COMMON STOCKS

      

Diversified Telecommunication Services    15.4%

      
518,300     

ALLTEL Corp.(b)

   $ 26,241,529
2,147,800     

AT&T Corp.(b)

     35,610,524
876,300     

CenturyTel, Inc.(b)

     26,192,607
2,838,900     

Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd., ADR (Taiwan)(b)

     45,848,235
2,638,600     

Deutsche Telekom AG (Germany)(a)

     44,272,028
1,259,000     

France Telecom SA (France)(a)

     30,271,963
9,488,300     

Qwest Communications International, Inc.(a)(b)

     35,581,125
3,316,150     

SBC Communications, Inc.(b)

     78,592,755
9,159,586     

Telecom Italia SpA (Italy)

     28,074,931
1,544,038     

Verizon Communications, Inc.

     53,392,834
           

              404,078,531

Electric Utilities    31.2%

      
440,600     

American Electric Power Co., Inc.(b)

     13,997,862
12,435,500     

British Energy PLC (United Kingdom)(a)

     2,642,504
815,385     

Cinergy Corp.(b)

     30,585,091
1,381,100     

Cleco Corp.

     23,962,085
2,435,700     

DPL, Inc.(b)

     48,105,075
650,400     

DTE Energy Co.(b)

     26,152,584
384,000     

E. ON AG (Germany)(a)

     26,611,308
2,296,700     

Edison International(b)

     55,442,338
544,700     

Endesa SA (Spain)

     10,050,576
1,872,900     

Endesa SA, ADR (Spain)

     34,629,921
1,034,700     

Entergy Corp.

     56,504,967
1,491,400     

Exelon Corp.

     49,663,620
1,767,879     

FirstEnergy Corp.

     68,947,281
411,700     

FPL Group, Inc.

     26,245,875
2,102,000     

PG&E Corp.(a)(b)

     59,907,000
1,485,500     

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

     59,850,795
1,091,800     

PNM Resources, Inc.

     32,808,590
1,239,500     

PPL Corp.

     53,484,425
722,120     

Public Power Corp. (Greece)

     17,953,796
4,010,600     

Scottish Power PLC (United Kingdom)

     29,155,566
1,938,200     

TXU Corp.

     72,430,534
611,500     

Wisconsin Energy Corp.

     19,451,815
           

              818,583,608

Energy Equipment & Services    3.6%

      
553,300     

BJ Services Co.(a)

     23,177,737
1,874,985     

OPTI Canada, Inc. (Canada)(a)(d)

     26,518,548

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Portfolio of Investments

 

as of May 31, 2004 (Unaudited) Cont’d.

 

Shares      Description    Value (Note 1)
               
509,600     

Smith International, Inc.(a)(b)

   $ 25,444,328
482,700     

Weatherford International Ltd.(a)(b)

     20,036,877
           

              95,177,490

Gas Utilities    12.3%

      
1,026,600     

AGL Resources, Inc.

     28,950,120
1,671,800     

Equitable Resources, Inc.

     80,915,120
984,275     

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

     59,056,500
1,385,236     

NiSource, Inc.

     28,064,881
2,278,600     

ONEOK, Inc.(b)

     48,693,682
1,902,700     

Questar Corp.

     69,733,955
288,600     

WGL Holdings, Inc.

     7,939,386
           

              323,353,644

Metals & Mining    4.1%

      
1,108,500     

Arch Coal, Inc.(b)

     36,026,250
1,580,000     

CONSOL Energy, Inc.(d)

     48,743,000
467,000     

Peabody Energy Corp.(b)

     23,228,580
           

              107,997,830

Multi-Utilities    16.5%

      
7,565,900     

Aquila, Inc.(a)

     30,339,259
1,377,300     

Constellation Energy Group, Inc.

     52,667,952
870,500     

Dominion Resources, Inc.

     54,815,385
3,456,700     

Dynegy, Inc. Class A(a)(b)

     15,174,913
1,942,900     

Energy East Corp.

     45,658,150
892,900     

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.(b)

     37,644,664
4,009,800     

Reliant Energy, Inc.(a)(b)

     39,737,118
649,900     

RWE AG (Germany)

     28,332,434
2,599,400     

Sempra Energy(b)

     86,741,978
353,500     

SCANA Corp.(b)

     12,577,530
1,234,200     

Vectren Corp.

     29,620,800
           

              433,310,183

Oil & Gas    11.0%

      
385,900     

Eni SpA, ADR (Italy)(b)

     39,180,427
583,100     

Kerr-McGee Corp.

     28,717,675
689,500     

Nexen, Inc. (Canada)

     24,304,875
1,366,700     

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.(b)

     42,299,365
2,075,600     

Suncor Energy, Inc. (Canada)

     48,825,121
1,875,714     

Trident Resources Corp(a)(d)

     19,243,731
724,100     

Western Gas Resources, Inc.

     40,042,730

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Shares      Description    Value (Note 1)  
3,902,000     

Williams Cos., Inc.(b)

   $ 46,472,820  
           


              289,086,744  

Wireless Telecommunication Services    5.4%

        
1,066,400     

America Movil SA de CV, ADR (Mexico), Ser. L

     37,377,320  
1,526,796     

Millicom International Cellular SA (Luxemburg)(a)(b)

     35,177,380  
1,972,200     

Vodafone Group PLC, ADR (United Kingdom)

     46,859,472  
776,300     

Western Wireless Corp., Class A(a)(b)

     21,255,094  
           


              140,669,266  
           


      

Total long-term investments
(cost $1,854,580,912)

     2,612,257,296  
           


SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS    16.9%

        

Mutual Fund    16.9%

        
443,970,617     

Dryden Core Investment Fund-Taxable Money Market Series(c) (Note 3)

     443,970,617  
Principal
Amount (000)

             

Repurchase Agreement

        
$35     

State Street Bank & Trust Co. Repurchase Agreement, 0.05%, dated 5/28/04, due 6/1/04 in the amount of $35,000 (collateralized by $35,000 United States Treasury Bond, 6.125%, 8/15/29; value of collateral including accrued interest was $39,636)

     35,000  
           


      

Total short-term investments
(cost $444,005,617)

     444,005,617  
           


      

Total Investments 116.4%
(cost $2,298,586,529; Note 5)

     3,056,262,913  
      

Liabilities in excess of other assets    (16.4%)

     (431,565,605 )
           


      

Net Assets    100%

   $ 2,624,697,308  
           



(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Securities, or portion thereof, on loan, see Note 4.
(c) Represents security, or a portion thereof, purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan, see Note 4.
(d) Fair-valued security, see Note 1.

ADR—American Depository Receipt.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

as of May 31, 2004 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments, at value including securities on loan of $428,799,241 (cost $2,298,586,529)

   $ 3,056,262,913  

Foreign currency, at value (cost $1,833,904)

     1,851,695  

Receivable for investments sold

     10,327,291  

Dividends and interest receivable

     5,051,756  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     716,555  

Foreign tax reclaim receivable

     687,455  

Prepaid expenses

     62,515  
    


Total assets

     3,074,960,180  
    


Liabilities

        

Payable to broker for collateral for securities on loan (Note 4)

     443,970,617  

Payable for Fund shares reacquired

     3,898,473  

Management fee payable

     968,884  

Distribution fee payable

     743,883  

Accrued expenses

     565,934  

Payable to custodian

     92,838  

Deferred directors’ fees

     22,243  
    


Total liabilities

     450,262,872  
    


Net Assets

   $ 2,624,697,308  
    


          

Net assets were comprised of:

        

Common stock, at par

   $ 2,756,509  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     2,208,360,235  
    


       2,211,116,744  

Undistributed net investment income

     10,344,305  

Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions

     (354,463,860 )

Net unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currencies

     757,700,119  
    


Net assets, May 31, 2004

   $ 2,624,697,308  
    


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Class A

      

Net asset value and redemption price per share

      

($2,279,158,032 ÷ 239,317,147 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 9.52

Maximum sales charge (5.50% of offering price)

     0.55
    

Maximum offering price to public

   $ 10.07
    

Class B

      

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share

      

($288,281,516 ÷ 30,319,166 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 9.51
    

Class C

      

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share

      

($32,040,725 ÷ 3,369,822 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 9.51
    

Class Z

      

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share

      

($25,217,035 ÷ 2,644,779 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 9.53
    

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended May 31, 2004 (Unaudited)

 

Net Investment Income

        

Income

        

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $624,621)

   $ 33,899,039  

Income from securities loaned, net

     519,697  

Interest

     463  
    


Total income

     34,419,199  
    


Expenses

        

Management fee

     5,810,251  

Distribution fee—Class A

     2,855,187  

Distribution fee—Class B

     1,471,570  

Distribution fee—Class C

     168,562  

Transfer agent's fees and expenses

     1,597,000  

Custodian's fees and expenses

     242,000  

Reports to shareholders

     160,000  

Registration fees

     33,000  

Insurance

     21,000  

Legal fees and expenses

     21,000  

Directors’ fees

     17,000  

Audit fee

     8,000  

Miscellaneous

     16,504  
    


Total expenses

     12,421,074  
    


Net investment income

     21,998,125  
    


Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments And Foreign Currencies

        

Net realized gain on:

        

Investment transactions

     119,692,224  

Foreign currency transactions

     116,371  
    


       119,808,595  
    


Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

        

Investments

     164,434,837  

Foreign currencies

     (179,531 )
    


       164,255,306  
    


Net gain on investments

     284,063,901  
    


Net Increase In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 306,062,026  
    


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

(Unaudited)

 

     Six Months
Ended
May 31, 2004
       Year
Ended
November 30, 2003
 

Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets

                   

Operations

                   

Net investment income

   $ 21,998,125        $ 50,986,976  

Net realized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     119,808,595          (5,250,556 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currencies

     164,255,306          467,082,805  
    


    


Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     306,062,026          512,819,225  
    


    


Dividends from net investment income (Note 1)

                   

Class A

     (22,283,487 )        (43,301,770 )

Class B

     (1,806,548 )        (4,174,069 )

Class C

     (208,559 )        (472,858 )

Class Z

     (392,240 )        (979,250 )
    


    


       (24,690,834 )        (48,927,947 )
    


    


Fund share transactions (net of share conversions) (Note 6)

                   

Proceeds from shares sold

     47,755,595          82,464,771  

Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends

     22,330,607          44,326,525  

Cost of shares reacquired

     (238,271,025 )        (370,817,420 )
    


    


Net decrease in net assets from Fund share transactions

     (168,184,823 )        (244,026,124 )
    


    


Total increase

     113,186,369          219,865,154  

Net Assets

                   

Beginning of period

     2,511,510,939          2,291,645,785  
    


    


End of period (a)

   $ 2,624,697,308        $ 2,511,510,939  
    


    


(a) Includes undistributed net investment income of:

   $ 10,344,305        $ 13,037,014  
    


    


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

(Unaudited)

 

Jennison Sector Funds, Inc. (the “Company”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end, management investment company. The Company presently consists of four portfolios: Jennison Financial Services Fund, Jennison Technology Fund, Jennison Health Sciences Fund, and Jennison Utility Fund (the “Fund”). These financial statements relate to Jennison Utility Fund. The financial statements of the other portfolios are not presented herein. Subsequent to December 31, 1998, the Company changed its fiscal year-end to November 30.

 

The Fund is non-diversified and its investment objective is to seek total return through a combination of income and capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in equity and debt securities of utility companies. Utility companies include electric, gas, gas pipeline, telephone, telecommunications, water, cable, airport, seaport and toll road companies. The ability of issuers of certain debt securities held by the Fund to meet their obligations may be affected by economic developments in a specific industry or region. Under normal circumstance, the Fund intends to invest at least 80% of its investable assets in such securities.

 

Note 1. Accounting Policies

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Company and the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

 

Securities Valuation: Securities listed on a securities exchange (other than options on securities and indices) are valued at the last sale price on such exchange on the day of valuation or, if there was no sale on such day, at the mean between the last reported bid and asked price or at the last bid price on such day in the absence of an asked price. Securities traded via Nasdaq are valued at the official closing price as provided by Nasdaq. Securities that are actively traded in the over-the-counter market, including listed securities for which the primary market is believed by Prudential Investments LLC (“PI or Manager”), in consultation with the subadviser; to be over-the-counter, are valued at market value using prices provided by an independent pricing agent or principal market maker. Futures contracts and options thereon traded on a commodities exchange or board of trade are valued at the last sale price at the close of trading on such exchange or board of trade or, if there was no sale on the applicable commodities exchange or board of trade on such day, at the mean between the most recently quoted prices on such exchange or board of trade or at the last bid price in the absence of an asked price. Securities for which market

 

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quotations are not readily available, or whose values have been affected by events occurring after the close of the security’s foreign market and before the fund’s normal pricing time, are valued at fair value in accordance with the Board of Directors’ approved fair valuation procedures. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the price used by other mutual funds to calculate their net asset values. Fair valued securities are noted in the Portfolio of Investments.

 

Investments in mutual funds are valued at their net asset value as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange on the date of valuation.

 

Short-term securities which mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The amortized cost method involves valuing a security at its cost on the date of purchase and thereafter assuming a constant amortization to maturity of the difference between the principal amount due at maturity and the cost. Short-term securities which mature in more than sixty days are valued at current market quotations.

 

Repurchase Agreements: In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements with United States financial institutions, it is the Fund’s policy that its custodian or designated subcustodians under triparty repurchase agreements, as the case may be, take possession of the underlying collateral securities, the value of which exceeds the principal amount of 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 on a daily basis to ensure the adequacy of the collateral. If the seller defaults and the 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 Fund may be delayed or limited.

 

Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:

 

(i) market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities—at the current rate of exchange;

 

(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses—at the rate of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

 

Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

(Unaudited) Cont’d

 

 

the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of portfolio securities sold during the period. Accordingly, these realized foreign currency gains or losses are included in the reported net realized gains or losses on investment transactions.

 

Net realized gains or losses on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains or losses from holdings of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates of security transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains or losses from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities (other than investments) at period end exchange rates are reflected as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currencies.

 

Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of domestic origin as a result of, among other factors, the possibility of political and economic instability or the level of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets.

 

Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized and unrealized gains and losses from security and currency transactions are calculated on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, as required, is recorded on the accrual basis. Expenses are recorded on the accrual basis. The Company’s expenses are allocated to the respective portfolios on the basis of relative net assets except for expenses that are charged directly at the portfolio or class level.

 

Net investment income or loss, (other than distribution fees, which are charged directly to the respective class) unrealized and realized gains or losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of the day.

 

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Dividends and Distributions: The Fund expects to pay dividends of net investment income quarterly and distributions of net realized capital and currency gains, if any, annually. Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income and gains are reclassified amongst undistributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gain or loss and paid-in capital in excess of par, as appropriate.

 

Taxes: For federal income tax purposes, each portfolio in the Company is treated as a separate tax paying entity. It is the Fund’s policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

 

Withholding taxes on foreign dividends are recorded, net of reclaimable amounts, at the time the related income is earned

 

Securities Lending: The Fund may lend its portfolio securities to broker-dealers. The loans are secured by collateral at least equal at all times to the market value of the securities loaned. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the lender securities identical to the loaned securities. Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, the Fund has the right to repurchase the securities using the collateral in the open market. The Fund recognizes income, net of any rebate and securities lending agent fees, for lending its securities in the form of fees or interest on the investment of any cash received as collateral. The Fund also continues to receive interest and dividends or amounts equivalent thereto, on the securities loaned and recognizes any unrealized gain or loss in the market price of the securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan.

 

Estimates: The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

(Unaudited) Cont’d

 

 

Note 2. Agreements

 

The Company has a management agreement for the Fund with PI. Pursuant to this agreement, PI has responsibility for all investment advisory services and supervises the subadvisor’s performance of such services. PI has entered into a subadvisory agreement with Jennison Associates LLC (“Jennison”). The subadvisory agreement provides that Jennison furnishes investment advisory services in connection with the management of the Fund. In connection therewith, Jennison is obligated to keep certain books and records of the Fund. PI pays for the services of Jennison, the cost of compensation of officers of the Fund, occupancy and certain clerical and bookkeeping costs of the Fund. The Fund bears all other costs and expenses.

 

The management fee paid to PI is computed daily and payable monthly at an annual rate of .60 of 1% of the Fund’s average daily net assets up to $250 million, .50 of 1% of the next $500 million, .45 of 1% of the next $750 million, .40 of 1% of the next $500 million, .35 of 1% of the next $2 billion, .325 of 1% of the next $2 billion and .30 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Fund in excess of $6 billion.

 

The Fund has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”), which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares of the Fund. The Fund compensates PIMS for distributing and servicing the Fund’s Class A, Class B and Class C shares pursuant to plans of distribution (the “Class A, B and C Plans”), regardless of expenses actually incurred by PIMS. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly. No distribution or service fees are paid to PIMS as distributor of the Class Z shares of the Fund.

 

Pursuant to the Class A, B and C Plans, the Fund compensates PIMS for distribution-related activities at an annual rate of up to .30 of 1%, 1% and 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A, B and C shares, respectively. PIMS has contractually agreed to limit such expenses to .25 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A shares for the six months ended May 31, 2004.

 

PIMS has advised the Fund that it received approximately $235,300 and $4,700 in front-end sales charges resulting from sales of Class A and Class C shares, respectively, during the six months ended May 31, 2004. From these fees, PIMS paid such sales charges to affiliated broker-dealers, which in turn paid commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs.

 

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PIMS has advised the Fund that it received approximately $246,200 and $5,600 in contingent deferred sales charges imposed upon redemptions by certain Class B and Class C shareholders, respectively during the six months ended May 31, 2004.

 

PI, PIMS, and Jennison are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).

 

The Fund, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the “Funds”), is a party to a syndicated credit agreement (“SCA”) with a group of banks. For the period December 1, 2003 through April 30, 2004, the SCA provided for a commitment of $800 million and allowed the Funds to increase the commitment to $1 billion, if necessary. Interest on any borrowings will be incurred at market rates. The Funds pay a commitment fee of .08 of 1% of the unused portion of the SCA. The commitment fee is accrued daily and paid quarterly and is allocated to the Funds pro rata, based on net assets. The purpose of the SCA is to serve as an alternative source of funding for capital share redemptions. The expiration date of the SCA was April 30, 2004. Effective May 1, 2004, the commitment will be reduced to $500 million. All other terms and conditions will remain the same. The expiration of the renewed SCA is October 29, 2004. The fund did not borrow any amounts pursuant to the SCA during the six months ended May 31, 2004.

 

Note 3. Other Transactions With Affiliates

 

Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), an affiliate of PI and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, serves as the Company’s transfer agent. During the six months ended May 31, 2004, the Fund incurred fees of approximately $1,175,000 for the services of PMFS. As of May 31, 2004, approximately $190,100 of such fees were due to PMFS. Transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates, where applicable.

 

The Fund pays networking fees to affiliated and unaffiliated broker/dealers. These networking fees are payments made to broker/dealers that clear mutual fund transactions through a national clearing system. The Fund incurred approximately $83,500 in total networking fees, of which the amount relating to the services of Wachovia Securities, LLC (“Wachovia”) an affiliate of PI, was approximately $72,900 for the six months ended May 31, 2004. As of May 31, 2004, approximately $14,200 of such fees were due to Wachovia. These amounts are included in transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

(Unaudited) Cont’d

 

 

For the six months ended May 31, 2004, Wachovia earned $7,495 in brokerage commissions from portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.

 

Prudential Investment Management, Inc., (“PIM”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, is the fund’s securities lending agent. For the six months ended May 31, 2004, PIM has been compensated approximately $173,300 for these services.

 

The Fund invests in the Taxable Money Market Series (the “Series”), a portfolio of Dryden Core Investment Fund, pursuant to an exemptive order received from the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Series is a money market mutual fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and managed by PI. During the six months ended May 31, 2004, the Fund earned income from the Series by investing its excess cash and collateral received from securities lending of approximately $126,500 and $519,700, respectively.

 

Note 4. Portfolio Securities

 

Purchases and sales of portfolio securities, other than short-term investments, for the six months ended May 31, 2004, were $440,633,039 and $528,535,869, respectively.

 

As of May 31, 2004, the Fund had securities on loan with an aggregate market value of $428,799,241. The Fund received $443,970,617 in cash as collateral for securities on loan which was used to purchase highly liquid short-term investments in accordance with the Fund’s securities lending procedures.

 

Note 5. Tax Information

 

The United States federal income tax basis of the Fund’s investments and the net unrealized appreciation as of May 31, 2004 were as follows:

 

Tax Basis Of Investments


  

Appreciation


  

Depreciation


  

Net Unrealized
Appreciation of
Investments


$2,320,491,817

   $812,756,854    $76,985,758    $735,771,096

 

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The difference between book basis and tax basis is primarily attributable to wash sales. The adjusted net unrealized appreciation on tax basis was $735,794,831, which included other tax basis adjustments of $23,735 that were primarily attributable to appreciation of foreign currency and to the mark to market of receivables and payables.

 

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund had a capital loss carryforward as of November 30, 2003 of approximately $454,099,000, of which $423,869,100 expires in 2010 and $8,235,800 expires in 2011. The remaining amount was the result of the Fund acquiring a capital loss carryforward and built in realized losses from the merger with Prudential Global Utility Fund in the amount of $7,066,910 (expiring 2008) and $14,927,200 (expiring 2009), respectively, which will be limited by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The annual limitation to be applied to all Section 382 losses will be $6,022,494. Accordingly, no capital gains distribution is expected to be paid to shareholders until net gains have been realized in excess of such allowable amounts. The Fund elected to treat net post-October foreign currency losses of approximately $16,200 incurred in the one month period ended November 30, 2003 as having occurred in the current fiscal year.

 

Note 6. Capital

 

The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares. Through March 14, 2004, Class A shares were sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5%. Class A shares purchased on or after March 15, 2004 will be subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50%. Effective on March 15, 2004, all investors who purchase Class A shares in an amount of $1 million or more and sell these shares within 12 months of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1%, including investors who purchase their shares through broker-dealers affiliated with Prudential Financial, Inc. Class B shares are sold with a CDSC which declines from 5% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Through February 1, 2004, Class C shares were sold with a front-end sales charge of 1% and a CDSC of 1% during the first 18 months. Class C shares purchased on or after February 2, 2004 are not subject to a front-end sales charge and the CDSC for Class C shares will be effective for 12 months from the date of purchase. Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly basis approximately seven years after purchase. A special exchange privilege is also available for shareholders who qualified to purchase Class A shares at net asset value. Class Z shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charge and are offered exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

(Unaudited) Cont’d

 

 

There are 800 million shares of $.01 par value per share common stock authorized which consists of 400 million shares of Class A common stock, 300 million shares of Class B common stock, 50 million shares of Class C common stock and 50 million shares of Class Z common stock.

 

Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:

 

Class A


   Shares

     Amount

 

Six months ended May 31, 2004:

               

Shares sold

   2,605,428      $ 24,209,665  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends

   2,230,574        20,100,824  

Shares reaquired

   (19,195,990 )      (177,840,966 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

   (14,359,988 )      (133,530,477 )

Shares issued upon conversion from Class B

   2,191,963        20,109,686  
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (12,168,025 )    $ (113,420,791 )
    

  


Year ended November 30, 2003:

               

Shares sold

   5,128,126      $ 38,810,704  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends

   5,284,409        39,081,586  

Shares reaquired

   (38,185,432 )      (286,439,273 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

   (27,772,897 )      (208,546,983 )

Shares issued upon conversion from Class B

   5,256,289        39,291,359  
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (22,516,608 )    $ (169,255,624 )
    

  


Class B


             

Six months ended May 31, 2004:

               

Shares sold

   1,505,848      $ 13,961,038  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends

   186,748        1,674,232  

Shares reacquired

   (2,698,692 )      (24,985,559 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

   (1,006,096 )      (9,350,289 )

Shares reacquired upon conversion into Class A

   (2,194,883 )      (20,109,686 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (3,200,979 )    $ (29,459,975 )
    

  


Year ended November 30, 2003:

               

Shares sold

   3,138,231      $ 23,731,340  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends

   527,659        3,880,472  

Shares reacquired

   (6,794,613 )      (50,373,804 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

   (3,128,723 )      (22,761,992 )

Shares reacquired upon conversion into Class A

   (5,263,005 )      (39,291,359 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (8,391,728 )    $ (62,053,351 )
    

  


 

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Class C


   Shares

     Amount

 

Six months ended May 31, 2004:

               

Shares sold

   235,472      $ 2,190,504  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends

   20,906        187,545  

Shares reacquired

   (733,076 )      (6,783,073 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (476,698 )    $ (4,405,024 )
    

  


Year ended November 30, 2003:

               

Shares sold

   604,837      $ 4,625,910  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends

   58,494        431,360  

Shares reacquired

   (1,331,366 )      (10,036,604 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (668,035 )    $ (4,979,334 )
    

  


Class Z


             

Six months ended May 31, 2004:

               

Shares sold

   796,304      $ 7,394,388  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends

   41,301        368,006  

Shares reacquired

   (3,104,196 )      (28,661,427 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (2,266,591 )    $ (20,899,033 )
    

  


Year ended November 30, 2003:

               

Shares sold

   2,032,370      $ 15,296,817  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends

   126,487        933,107  

Shares reacquired

   (3,161,247 )      (23,967,739 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (1,002,390 )    $ (7,737,815 )
    

  


 

Note 7. Change in Independent Auditors

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was previously the independent auditors for the Fund. The decision to change the independent auditors was approved by the Audit Committee and by the Board of Directors in a meeting held on September 2, 2003, resulting in KPMG LLP’s appointment as independent auditors of the Fund.

 

The reports on the financial statements of the Fund audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP through the year ended November 30, 2003 did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. There were no disagreements between the Fund and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

     Class A

 
     Six Months
Ended
May 31, 2004
 

Per Share Operating Performance:(b)

        

Net Asset Value, Beginning Of Period

   $ 8.55  
    


Income (loss) from investment operations:

        

Net investment income

     .08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     .98  
    


Total from investment operations

     1.06  
    


Less distributions

        

Dividends from net investment income

     (.09 )

Distributions in excess of net investment income

      

Distributions from net realized gains

      
    


Total distributions

     (.09 )
    


Net asset value, end of period

   $ 9.52  
    


Total Return(a):

     12.46 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net assets, end of period (000,000)

   $ 2,279  

Average net assets (000,000)

   $ 2,284  

Ratios to average net assets

        

Expenses, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees(d)

     .85 %(c)

Expenses, excluding distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     .60 %(c)

Net investment income

     1.76 %(c)

For Class A, B, C and Z shares:

        

Portfolio turnover rate

     17 %(e)

(a) Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods of less than one full year are not annualized.
(b) Calculated based upon weighted average shares outstanding during the period.
(c) Annualized.
(d) The distributor of the Fund contractually agreed to limit its distribution and service (12b-1) fees to .25 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A shares.
(e) Not annualized.
(f) Effective December 1, 2001 the Prudential Utility Fund has adopted the provisions of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began amortizing premium on debt securities. The effect of this change for the year ended November 30, 2002 was to decrease net investment income per share and increase net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share by less than $.005. There was no effect on the ratio of net investment income. Per share amounts and ratios for the periods ended prior to November 30, 2002 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Class A  
Year Ended November 30,    

Eleven Months

Ended
November 30, 1999

    Year Ended
December 31, 1998
 
2003     2002(f)     2001     2000      
                                             
$ 7.02     $ 9.46     $ 13.74     $ 11.02     $ 12.06     $ 12.33  



 


 


 


 


 


                                             
  .17       .17       .20       .29       .27       .30  
  1.52       (2.42 )     (1.92 )     2.85       .14       .69  



 


 


 


 


 


  1.69       (2.25 )     (1.72 )     3.14       .41       .99  



 


 


 


 


 


                                             
  (.16 )     (.17 )     (.23 )     (.21 )     (.27 )     (.32 )
                          (.03 )      
        (.02 )     (2.33 )     (.21 )     (1.15 )     (.94 )



 


 


 


 


 


  (.16 )     (.19 )     (2.56 )     (.42 )     (1.45 )     (1.26 )



 


 


 


 


 


$ 8.55     $ 7.02     $ 9.46     $ 13.74     $ 11.02     $ 12.06  



 


 


 


 


 


  24.51 %     (23.99 )%     (15.24 )%     28.85 %     3.64 %     7.98 %
                                             
$ 2,150     $ 1,924     $ 2,978     $ 3,348     $ 2,440     $ 2,741  
$ 1,989     $ 2,428     $ 3,518     $ 3,011     $ 2,691     $ 2,652  
                                             
  .91 %     .87 %     .80 %     .79 %     .78 %(c)     .78 %
  .66 %     .62 %     .55 %     .54 %     .53 %(c)     .53 %
  2.27 %     2.03 %     1.69 %     2.30 %     2.45 %(c)     2.43 %
                                             
  35 %     52 %     40 %     31 %     19 %(e)     17 %

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Financial Highlights

 

(Unaudited) Cont’d

 

 

     Class B

 
     Six Months
Ended
May 31, 2004
 

Per Share Operating Performance:(b)

        

Net Asset Value, Beginning Of Period

   $ 8.54  
    


Income (loss) from investment operations:

        

Net investment income

     .05  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     .98  
    


Total from investment operations

     1.03  
    


Less distributions

        

Dividends from net investment income

     (.06 )

Distributions in excess of net investment income

      

Distributions from net realized gains

      
    


Total distributions

     (.06 )
    


Net asset value, end of period

   $ 9.51  
    


Total Return(a):

     12.05 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net assets, end of period (000,000)

   $ 288  

Average net assets (000,000)

   $ 294  

Ratios to average net assets:

        

Expenses, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     1.60 %(c)

Expenses, excluding distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     .60 %(c)

Net investment income

     1.00 %(c)

(a) Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods of less than one full year are not annualized.
(b) Calculated based upon weighted average shares outstanding during the period.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Effective December 1, 2001 the Prudential Utility Fund has adopted the provisions of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began amortizing premium on debt securities. The effect of this change for the year ended November 30, 2002 was to decrease net investment income per share and increase net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share by less than $.005. There was no effect on the ratio of net investment income. Per share amounts and ratios for the periods ended prior to November 30, 2002 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Class B  
Year Ended November 30,     Eleven Months
Ended
November 30, 1999
   

Year Ended

December 31, 1998

 
2003     2002(d)     2001     2000      
                                             
$ 7.02     $ 9.44     $ 13.71     $ 11.02     $ 12.05     $ 12.32  



 


 


 


 


 


                                             
  .11       .10       .11       .21       .19       .21  
  1.52       (2.40 )     (1.91 )     2.83       .13       .69  



 


 


 


 


 


  1.63       (2.30 )     (1.80 )     3.04       .32       .90  



 


 


 


 


 


                                             
  (.11 )     (.10 )     (.14 )     (.14 )     (.19 )     (.23 )
                          (.01 )      
        (.02 )     (2.33 )     (.21 )     (1.15 )     (.94 )



 


 


 


 


 


  (.11 )     (.12 )     (2.47 )     (.35 )     (1.35 )     (1.17 )



 


 


 


 


 


$ 8.54     $ 7.02     $ 9.44     $ 13.71     $ 11.02     $ 12.05  



 


 


 


 


 


  23.50 %     (24.44 )%     (15.89 )%     27.81 %     2.98 %     7.18 %
                                             
$ 286     $ 294     $ 523     $ 917     $ 1,306     $ 1,990  
$ 279     $ 402     $ 687     $ 1,123     $ 1,691     $ 2,120  
                                             
  1.66 %     1.62 %     1.55 %     1.54 %     1.53 %(c)     1.53 %
  .66 %     .62 %     .55 %     .54 %     .53 %(c)     .53 %
  1.52 %     1.27 %     .95 %     1.63 %     1.71 %(c)     1.67 %

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Financial Highlights

 

(Unaudited) Cont’d

 

 

     Class C

 
     Six Months
Ended
May 31, 2004
 

Per Share Operating Performance:(b)

        

Net Asset Value, Begining Of Period

   $ 8.54  
    


Income (loss) from investment operations:

        

Net investment income

     .05  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     .98  
    


Total from investment operations

     1.03  
    


Less distributions

        

Dividends from net investment income

     (.06 )

Distributions in excess of net investment income

      

Distributions from net realized gains

      
    


Total distributions

     (.06 )
    


Net asset value, end of period

   $ 9.51  
    


Total Return(a):

     12.05 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 32,041  

Average net assets (000)

   $ 33,712  

Ratios to average net assets

        

Expenses, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     1.60 %(c)

Expenses, excluding distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     .60 %(c)

Net investment income

     1.00 %(c)

(a) Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
(b) Calculated based upon weighted average shares outstanding during the period.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Effective December 1, 2001 the Prudential Utility Fund has adopted the provisions of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began amortizing premium on debt securities. The effect of this change for the year ended November 30, 2002 was to decrease net investment income per share and increase net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share by less than $.005. There was no effect on the ratio of net investment income. Per share amounts and ratios for the periods ended prior to November 30, 2002 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Class C  
Year Ended November 30,    

Eleven Months
Ended

November 30, 1999

    Year Ended
December 31, 1998
 
2003     2002(d)     2001     2000      
                                             
$ 7.02     $ 9.44     $ 13.71     $ 11.02     $ 12.05     $ 12.32  



 


 


 


 


 


                                             
  .11       .11       .11       .19       .19       .21  
  1.52       (2.41 )     (1.91 )     2.85       .13       .69  



 


 


 


 


 


  1.63       (2.30 )     (1.80 )     3.04       .32       .90  



 


 


 


 


 


                                             
  (.11 )     (.10 )     (.14 )     (.14 )     (.19 )     (.23 )
                          (.01 )      
        (.02 )     (2.33 )     (.21 )     (1.15 )     (.94 )



 


 


 


 


 


  (.11 )     (.12 )     (2.47 )     (.35 )     (1.35 )     (1.17 )



 


 


 


 


 


$ 8.54     $ 7.02     $ 9.44     $ 13.71     $ 11.02     $ 12.05  



 


 


 


 


 


  23.50 %     (24.44 )%     (15.89 )%     27.81 %     2.98 %     7.18 %
                                             
$ 32,839     $ 31,675     $ 48,344     $ 35,725     $ 20,550     $ 27,072  
$ 31,569     $ 40,759     $ 46,369     $ 24,061     $ 24,448     $ 20,309  
                                             
  1.66 %     1.62 %     1.55 %     1.54 %     1.53 %(c)     1.53 %
  .66 %     .62 %     .55 %     .54 %     .53 %(c)     .53 %
  1.53 %     1.29 %     .97 %     1.54 %     1.71 %(c)     1.71 %

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

Jennison Sector Funds, Inc./Jennison Utility Fund   27


Financial Highlights

 

(Unaudited) Cont’d

 

 

     Class Z

 
     Six Months
Ended
May 31, 2004
 

Per Share Operating Performance

        

Net Asset Value, Begining Of Period

   $ 8.56  
    


Income from investment operations:

        

Net investment income

     .09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     .98  
    


Total from investment operations

     1.07  
    


Less distributions

        

Dividends from net investment income

     (.10 )

Distributions in excess of net investment income

      

Distributions from net realized gains

      
    


Total distributions

     (.10 )
    


Net asset value, end of period

   $ 9.53  
    


Total Return(a):

     12.58 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 25,217  

Average net assets (000)

   $ 29,396  

Ratios to average net assets

        

Expenses, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     .60 %(c)

Expenses, excluding distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     .60 %(c)

Net investment income

     1.91 %(c)

(a) Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
(b) Calculated based upon weighted average shares outstanding during the period.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Effective December 1, 2001 the Prudential Utility Fund has adopted the provisions of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began amortizing premium on debt securities. The effect of this change for the year ended November 30, 2002 was to decrease net investment income per share and increase net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share by less than $.005. There was no effect on the ratio of net investment income. Per share amounts and ratios for the periods ended prior to November 30, 2002 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Class Z  
Year Ended November 30,    

Eleven Months

Ended
November 30, 1999

    Year Ended
December 31, 1998
 
2003     2002(d)     2001     2000      
                                             
$ 7.03     $ 9.47     $ 13.76     $ 11.02     $ 12.07     $ 12.34  



 


 


 


 


 


                                             
  .19       .19       .23       .31       .30       .34  
  1.52       (2.42 )     (1.93 )     2.87       .13       .69  



 


 


 


 


 


  1.71       (2.23 )     (1.70 )     3.18       .43       1.03  



 


 


 


 


 


                                             
  (.18 )     (.19 )     (.26 )     (.23 )     (.30 )     (.36 )
                          (.03 )      
        (.02 )     (2.33 )     (.21 )     (1.15 )     (.94 )



 


 


 


 


 


  (.18 )     (.21 )     (2.59 )     (.44 )     (1.48 )     (1.30 )



 


 


 


 


 


$ 8.56     $ 7.03     $ 9.47     $ 13.76     $ 11.02     $ 12.07  



 


 


 


 


 


  24.76 %     (23.76 )%     (15.06 )%     29.13 %     3.91 %     8.24 %
                                             
$ 42,055     $ 41,582     $ 63,867     $ 66,422     $ 35,201     $ 46,642  
$ 40,872     $ 52,230     $ 69,628     $ 48,486     $ 42,002     $ 46,093  
                                             
  .66 %     .62 %     .55 %     .54 %     .53 %(c)     .53 %
  .66 %     .62 %     .55 %     .54 %     .53 %(c)     .53 %
  2.53 %     2.28 %     1.95 %     2.51 %     2.70 %(c)     2.68 %

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Gateway Center Three

100 Mulberry Street

Newark, NJ 07102

 

(800) 225-1852

  www.jennisondryden.com

 

PROXY VOTING
The Board of Directors of the Fund has delegated to the Fund’s investment adviser the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 225-1852 or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

DIRECTORS
David E.A. Carson • Robert F. Gunia • Robert E. La Blanc • Douglas H. McCorkindale • Richard A. Redeker • Judy A. Rice • Robin B. Smith • Stephen D. Stoneburn • Clay T. Whitehead

 

OFFICERS
Judy A. Rice, President • Robert F. Gunia, Vice President • Grace C. Torres, Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer • William V. Healey, Chief Legal Officer • Maryanne Ryan, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer • Lee D. Augsburger, Chief Compliance Officer

 

MANAGER   Prudential Investments LLC    Gateway Center Three
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102

INVESTMENT ADVISER   Jennison Associates LLC    466 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017

DISTRIBUTOR   Prudential Investment
Management Services LLC
   Gateway Center Three
14th Floor
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102

CUSTODIAN   State Street Bank
and Trust Company
   One Heritage Drive
North Quincy, MA 02171

TRANSFER AGENT   Prudential Mutual Fund
Services LLC
   PO Box 8098
Philadelphia, PA 19101

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM   KPMG LLP    757 Third Avenue
10th Floor
New York, NY 10017

FUND COUNSEL   Sullivan & Cromwell LLP    125 Broad Street
New York, NY 10004

 

    Jennison Utility Fund        
    Share Class   A   B   C   Z    
   

NASDAQ

  PRUAX   PRUTX   PCUFX   PRUZX    
   

CUSIP

  476294848   476294830   476294822   476294814    
                         

 

An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus for the Fund contains this and other information about the Fund. An investor may obtain a prospectus by visiting our website at www.jennisondryden.com or by calling (800) 225-1852. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.


 

The views expressed in this report and information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings are for the period covered by this report and are subject to change thereafter. The accompanying financial statements as of May 31, 2004 were not audited, and accordingly, no auditor’s opinion is expressed on them.

 

Quantitative Management Associates and Prudential Fixed Income are business units of Prudential Investment Management, Inc. (PIM), and Jennison Associates LLC is a subsidiary of PIM. Jennison Associates LLC and PIM are registered investment advisers. PIM is a subsidiary of Prudential Financial, Inc.

 

 

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LOGO

 

 

Jennison Utility Fund            
    Share Class   A   B   C   Z    
   

NASDAQ

  PRUAX   PRUTX   PCUFX   PRUZX    
   

CUSIP

  476294848   476294830   476294822   476294814    
                         

MF105E2    IFS-A094333    Ed. 07/2004

 


 

LOGO

 

Jennison Technology Fund

 

 

MAY 31, 2004   SEMIANNUAL REPORT

 

LOGO

FUND TYPE

Sector stock

 

OBJECTIVE

Long-term capital appreciation

 

 

 

This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

 

The views expressed in this report and information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings are for the period covered by this report and are subject to change thereafter.

 

JennisonDryden is a registered trademark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America.

 

LOGO


 

Dear Shareholder,

July 16, 2004

 

The U.S. stock market slowed in 2004 following a particularly strong performance in 2003. Although the recovery in corporate profitability that began in 2003 has continued, the stock market in 2004 has been dominated by a sense of uncertainty.

 

As always, we believe you are best served by a diversified asset allocation strategy developed in consultation with a financial professional who knows you and understands your reasons for investing, the time you have to reach your goals, and the amount of risk you are comfortable assuming. JennisonDryden’s sector funds can add a particular emphasis to your portfolio, such as increased exposure to economic sectors that are growing rapidly. Your financial professional can help you determine whether sector investing is right for you and choose the appropriate funds to implement your strategy.

 

Whether you are investing for your retirement, your children’s education, or some other purpose, JennisonDryden mutual funds offer the experience, resources, and professional discipline of three leading asset managers that can make a difference for you. JennisonDryden equity funds are advised by Jennison Associates LLC and/or Quantitative Management Associates LLC (QMA). Prudential Investment Management, Inc. (PIM) advises the JennisonDryden fixed income and money market funds. Jennison Associates, QMA, and PIM are Registered Investment Advisors and Prudential Financial companies.

 

Thank you for your confidence in JennisonDryden mutual funds.

 

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

 

Judy A. Rice, President

Jennison Sector Funds, Inc./Jennison Technology Fund

 

Jennison Sector Funds, Inc./Jennison Technology Fund   1


Your Fund’s Performance

 

Fund objective

The investment objective of the Jennison Technology Fund (the Fund) is long-term capital appreciation. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The 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. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end by visiting our website at www.jennisondryden.com or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

Cumulative Total Returns1 as of 5/31/04                         
     Six Months     One Year     Three Years     Since Inception2  

Class A

   –3.26 %   20.52 %   –21.45 %   –25.91%(–26.37 )

Class B

   –3.68     19.62     –23.13     –28.56(–29.01 )

Class C

   –3.68     19.62     –23.13     –28.56(–29.01 )

Class Z

   –3.23     20.66     –20.86     –25.04(–25.49 )

S&P SC 1500 Index3

   6.66     19.46     –3.60     –7.13        

S&P SC Information Technology Index4

   –0.26     22.62     –16.28     –38.84        

Lipper Science & Technology Funds Avg.5

   –1.03     23.96     –26.78     –30.89        
                          
Average Annual Total Returns1 as of 6/30/04                    
           One Year     Three Years     Since Inception2  

Class A

         18.17 %   –8.92 %   –6.26%(–6.37 )

Class B

         19.33     –8.80     –6.05(–6.16 )

Class C

         23.33     –7.87     –5.88(–6.00 )

Class Z

         25.50     –6.88     –4.92(–5.03 )

S&P SC 1500 Index3

         20.38     0.19     –1.06       

S&P SC Information Technology Index4

         25.73     –5.97     –8.90       

Lipper Science & Technology Funds Avg.5

         25.55     –9.44     –7.57       

 

1Source: Prudential Investments LLC, Lipper Inc., and MaCS through S&P. The cumulative total returns do not take into account applicable sales charges. The average annual total returns do take into account applicable sales charges. Without the distribution and service (12b-1) fee waiver of 0.05% for Class A shares, the returns would have been lower. Through March 14, 2004, the Fund charged a maximum front-end sales charge of 5% for Class A shares and a 12b-1 fee of up to 0.30% annually. Effective March 15, 2004, Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50% and a 12b-1 fee of up to 0.30% annually. Investors who purchase Class A shares in an amount of $1 million or more do not pay a front-end sales charge, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1% for shares sold within 12 months of purchase. Class B shares are

 

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subject to a declining CDSC for the first six years after purchase and a 12b-1 fee of 1% annually. Approximately seven years after purchase, Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly basis. Through February 1, 2004, Class C shares were subject to a front-end sales charge of 1%, a CDSC of 1% for shares redeemed within 18 months of purchase, and a 12b-1 fee of 1% annually. Class C shares purchased on or after February 2, 2004 are not subject to a front-end sales charge, the CDSC of 1% for Class C shares purchased on or after that date will apply for redemptions within 12 months from the date of purchase, and the annual 12b-1 fee will remain 1%. Class Z shares are not subject to a sales charge or 12b-1 fee. The returns in the tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the redemption of Fund shares. Without waiver of management fees and/or expense subsidization, the Fund’s cumulative and average annual total returns would have been lower, as indicated in parentheses.

2Inception date: 6/30/99.

3The Standard & Poor’s SuperComposite (S&P SC) 1500 Index—an unmanaged index of 500 large, established, publicly traded stocks in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Stock Price Index (S&P 500 Index); the 400 stocks contained in the S&P Mid-Cap 400 Index; and the 600 small-capitalization stocks comprising the S&P SmallCap 600 Index—gives a broad look at how U.S. stock prices have performed.

4The S&P SC Information Technology Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of the technology sector of the S&P SC 1500 Index.

5The Lipper Science & Technology Funds Average (Lipper Average) represents returns based on the average return of all funds in the Lipper Science & Technology Funds category for the periods noted. Funds in the Lipper Average invest primarily in science and technology stocks.

Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the S&P SC 1500 Index and the S&P SC Information Technology Index would be lower if they included the effects of sales charges, operating expenses of a mutual fund, or taxes. Returns for the Lipper Average reflect the deduction of operating expenses of a mutual fund, but not sales charges or taxes.

 

Five Largest Holdings expressed as a percentage of net assets as of 5/31/04       

Yahoo!, Inc., Internet Software & Services

   4.1 %

Intel Corp., Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

   4.0  

DoubleClick, Inc., Internet Software & Services

   3.3  

International Rectifier Corp., Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

   3.2  

Amdocs Ltd. PLC, Software

   3.1  

Holdings are subject to change.

 

Five Largest Industries expressed as a percentage of net assets as of 5/31/04       

Software

   22.1 %

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

   16.0  

Internet Software & Services

   15.5  

Electronic Equipment & Instruments

   10.5  

Communications Equipment

   9.9  

Industry weightings are subject to change.

 

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Portfolio of Investments

 

MAY 31, 2004   SEMIANNUAL REPORT

 

Jennison Sector Funds, Inc.

Jennison Technology Fund


Portfolio of Investments

 

as of May 31, 2004 (Unaudited)

 

Shares      Description    Value (Note 1)
               

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS    99.7%

      

COMMON STOCKS

      

Commercial Services & Supplies    6.5%

      
29,700     

Apollo Group, Inc., Class A(a)

   $ 2,785,860
66,800     

ChoicePoint, Inc.(a)(b)

     2,889,100
44,600     

CoStar Group, Inc.(a)

     1,845,548
123,100     

Monster Worldwide, Inc.(a)(b)

     3,115,661
           

              10,636,169

Communications Equipment    9.9%

      
262,500     

3Com Corp.(a)

     1,698,375
56,700     

Avaya, Inc.(a)(b)

     897,561
195,400     

Cisco Systems, Inc.(a)

     4,328,110
276,100     

Comverse Technology, Inc.(a)(b)

     4,878,687
209,100     

JDS Uniphase Corp.(a)(b)

     721,395
54,700     

QUALCOMM, Inc.

     3,668,729
           

              16,192,857

Computers & Peripherals    7.0%

      
57,200     

Apple Computer, Inc.(a)

     1,605,032
179,600     

EMC Corp.(a)

     2,018,704
32,800     

International Business Machines Corp.

     2,905,752
18,200     

Lexmark International, Inc.(a)

     1,716,624
115,300     

Seagate Technology (Cayman Islands)(a)

     1,418,190
951,100     

Silicon Graphics, Inc.(a)(b)

     1,797,579
           

              11,461,881

Electronic Equipment & Instruments    10.5%

      
108,846     

Agilent Technologies, Inc.(a)

     2,797,342
84,500     

Amphenol Corp., Class A(a)

     2,754,700
72,000     

Arrow Electronics, Inc.(a)(b)

     1,960,560
17,400     

CDW Corp.(b)

     1,222,524
279,000     

Symbol Technologies, Inc.

     4,109,670
90,700     

Waters Corp.(a)(b)

     4,179,456
           

              17,024,252

Healthcare Providers & Services    0.9%

      
38,200     

Dendrite International, Inc.(a)

     641,378
99,500     

WebMD Corp.(a)(b)

     881,570
           

              1,522,948

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Shares      Description    Value (Note 1)
               

Household Durables    0.9%

      
17,700     

Harman International Industries, Inc.

   $ 1,418,478

Internet & Catalog Retail    1.3%

      
65,017     

InterActiveCorp(a)(b)

     2,032,431

Internet Software & Services    15.5%

      
238,600     

Akamai Technologies, Inc.(a)(b)

     3,545,596
37,500     

Ask Jeeves, Inc.(a)(b)

     1,515,000
104,800     

Digital River, Inc.(a)(b)

     3,291,768
628,300     

DoubleClick, Inc.(a)(b)

     5,327,984
35,600     

Equinix, Inc.(a)

     1,119,620
145,200     

RealNetworks, Inc.(a)

     872,652
137,400     

SkillSoft PLC ADR (Ireland)(a)

     1,374,000
89,400     

VeriSign, Inc.(a)(b)

     1,621,716
216,000     

Yahoo!, Inc.(a)(b)

     6,622,560
           

              25,290,896

IT Services    5.9%

      
113,200     

CheckFree Corp.(a)(b)

     3,470,712
51,800     

CSG Systems International, Inc.(a)

     988,862
103,900     

Fisery, Inc.(a)(b)

     3,929,498
43,500     

SunGuard Data Systems, Inc.(a)

     1,205,385
           

              9,594,457

Media    1.2%

      
243,800     

Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.(a)

     1,097,100
47,400     

Radio One, Inc., Class D(a)(b)

     819,072
           

              1,916,172

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment    16.0%

      
108,200     

Altera Corp.(a)

     2,476,698
228,400     

Intel Corp.

     6,520,820
116,100     

International Rectifier Corp.(a)(b)

     5,139,747
4,100     

KLA-Tencor Corp.(a)

     197,538
41,700     

Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (Bermuda)(a)(b)

     1,983,669
71,100     

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

     3,614,013
60,300     

National Semiconductor Corp.(a)

     1,306,701
62,369     

Texas Instruments, Inc.

     1,628,455
87,000     

Xilinx, Inc.(b)

     3,173,760
           

              26,041,401

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments

 

as of May 31, 2004 (Unaudited) Cont’d.

 

Shares      Description    Value (Note 1)  
                 

Software    22.1%

        
35,900     

Adobe Systems, Inc.

   $ 1,602,217  
48,800     

Altiris, Inc.(a)(b)

     1.305,400  
204,500     

Amdocs Ltd. PLC (United Kingdom)(a)(b)

     5,047,060  
143,900     

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Israel)(a)(b)

     3,421,942  
53,900     

Cognos, Inc. (Canada)(a)

     1,814,813  
61,700     

Electronic Arts, Inc.(a)

     3,136,211  
175,000     

Inet Technologies, Inc.(a)

     1,559,250  
334,300     

Informatica Corp.(a)

     2,594,168  
40,300     

Intuit, Inc.(a)(b)

     1,578,954  
39,400     

Mercury Interactive Corp.(a)(b)

     1,888,836  
167,700     

Network Associates, Inc.(a)(b)

     2,792,205  
113,300     

SAP AG ADR (Germany)(b)

     4,577,320  
23,500     

Symantec Corp.(a)

     1,076,300  
432,200     

TIBCO Software, Inc.(a)

     3,587,260  
           


              35,981,936  

Wireless Telecommunication Services    2.0%

        
170,500     

Alamosa Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)

     1,202,025  
128,600     

Nextel Partners, Inc., Class A(a)(b)

     2,097,466  
           


              3,299,491  
           


      

Total long-term investments
(cost $146,548,035)

     162,413,369  
           


SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT    45.1%

        

Mutual Fund

        
73,511,513     

Dryden Core Investment Fund - Taxable Money Market Series(c)

        
      

(cost $73,511,513; Note 3)

     73,511,513  
           


      

Total Investments    144.8%
(cost $220,059,548; Note 5)

     235,924,882  
      

Liabilities in excess of other assets    (44.8%)

     (72,939,957 )
           


      

Net Assets    100%

   $ 162,984,925  
           



(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Securities, or portion thereof, on loan, see Note 4.
(c) Represents security, or a portion thereof, purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan.

ADR—American Depositary Receipt.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Statements

 

MAY 31, 2004   SEMIANNUAL REPORT

 

Jennison Sector Funds, Inc.

Jennison Technology Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

as of May 31, 2004 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

        

Investments, at value including securities on loan of $66,699,894 (cost $220,059,548)

   $ 235,924,882  

Cash

     4,377  

Receivable for investments sold

     4,528,044  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     185,985  

Dividends receivable

     45,070  

Foreign tax reclaim receivable

     1,852  

Prepaid expenses

     562  
    


Total assets

     240,690,772  
    


Liabilities

        

Payable to broker for collateral for securities on loan (Note 4)

     70,843,182  

Payable for investments purchased

     5,908,989  

Payable for Fund shares reacquired

     419,556  

Accrued expenses

     332,999  

Management fee payable

     101,054  

Distribution fee payable

     100,067  
    


Total liabilities

     77,705,847  
    


Net Assets

   $ 162,984,925  
    


          

Net assets were comprised of:

        

Common stock, at par

   $ 256,317  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     448,519,875  
    


       448,776,192  

Net investment loss

     (1,613,575 )

Accumulated net realized loss on investments

     (300,043,026 )

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     15,865,334  
    


Net assets, May 31, 2004

   $ 162,984,925  
    


 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class A

      

Net asset value and redemption price per share
($46,744,552 ÷ 7,172,373 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 6.52

Maximum sales charge (5.5% of offering price)

     0.38
    

Maximum offering price to public

   $ 6.90
    

Class B

      

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share
($81,821,902 ÷ 13,031,231 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 6.28
    

Class C

      

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share
($27,604,048 ÷ 4,396,356 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 6.28
    

Class Z

      

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share
($6,814,423 ÷ 1,031,767 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 6.60
    

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended May 31, 2004 (Unaudited)

 

Net Investment Loss

        

Income

        

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $4,007)

   $ 123,507  

Income from securities loaned, net

     82,096  
    


Total income

     205,603  
    


Expenses

        

Management fee

     657,098  

Distribution fee—Class A

     62,363  

Distribution fee—Class B

     438,281  

Distribution fee—Class C

     151,505  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses

     380,000  

Custodian’s fees and expenses

     75,000  

Registration fees

     20,000  

Reports to shareholders

     10,000  

Audit fee

     8,000  

Directors’ fees

     6,000  

Legal fees and expenses

     5,000  

Miscellaneous

     5,931  
    


Total expenses

     1,819,178  
    


Net investment loss

     (1,613,575 )
    


Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments

        

Net realized gain on:

        

Investment transactions

     4,229,343  

Written option transactions

     9,569  
    


       4,238,912  
    


Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

        

Investments

     (8,894,064 )

Written options

     (3,101 )
    


       (8,897,165 )
    


Net loss on investments

     (4,658,253 )
    


Net Decrease In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ (6,271,828 )
    


 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

(Unaudited)

 

    

Six Months

Ended

May 31, 2004

      

Year

Ended

November 30, 2003

 

Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets

                   

Operations

                   

Net investment loss

   $ (1,613,575 )      $ (3,220,023 )

Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions

     4,238,912          (14,145,558 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (8,897,165 )        59,350,860  
    


    


Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (6,271,828 )        41,985,279  
    


    


Fund share transactions (Net of share conversions) (Note 6)

                   

Proceeds from shares sold

     10,591,281          24,360,312  

Cost of shares reacquired

     (24,955,495 )        (41,761,202 )
    


    


Net decrease in net assets from Fund share transactions

     (14,364,214 )        (17,400,890 )
    


    


Total increase (decrease)

     (20,636,042 )        24,584,389  

Net Assets

                   

Beginning of period

     183,620,967          159,036,578  
    


    


End of period

   $ 162,984,925        $ 183,620,967  
    


    


 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

(Unaudited)

 

Jennison Sector Funds, Inc. (the “Company”), is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end, management investment company. The Company presently consists of four portfolios: Jennison Financial Services Fund, Jennison Health Sciences Fund, Jennison Utility Fund and Jennison Technology Fund (the “Fund”). These financial statements relate to Jennison Technology Fund. The financial statements of the other portfolios are not presented herein. Investment operations for the Fund commenced on June 30, 1999.

 

The Fund is non-diversified and its investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in equity-related securities of technology companies. Technology companies include companies that will derive a substantial portion of their sales from products or services in technology and technology-related activities. Under normal circumstances, the Fund intends to invest at least 80% of its investable assets in such securities.

 

Note 1. Accounting Policies

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Company and the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

 

Securities Valuation: Securities listed on a securities exchange (other than options on securities and indices) are valued at the last sale price on such exchange on the day of valuation or, if there was no sale on such day, at the mean between the last reported bid and asked price, or at the last bid price on such day in the absence of an asked price. Securities traded via Nasdaq are valued at the official closing price as provided by Nasdaq. Securities that are actively traded in the over-the-counter market, including listed securities for which the primary market is believed by Prudential Investments LLC (“PI” or “Manager”) in consultation with the subadvisor, to be over-the-counter, are valued at market value using prices provided by an independent pricing agent or principal market maker. Future contracts and options thereon traded on a commodities exchange or board of trade are valued at the last sale price at the close of trading on such exchange or board of trade or, if there was no sale on the applicable commodities exchange or board of trade on such day, at the mean between the most recently quoted prices on such exchange or board of trade or at the last bid price in the absence of an asked price. Prices may be obtained from independent pricing services which use information provided by market makers or estimates of market values obtained from yield data relating to investments or

 

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securities with similar characteristics. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available, or whose values have been affected by events occurring after the close of the security’s foreign market and before the fund’s normal pricing time, are valued at fair value in accordance with the Board of Directors’ approved fair valuation procedures. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the price used by other mutual funds to calculate their net asset values. As of May 31, 2004, there were no foreign securities whose values were adjusted in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Directors.

 

Investments in mutual funds are valued at their net asset value as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange on the date of valuation.

 

Short-term securities which mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The amortized cost method involves valuing a security at its cost on the date of purchase and thereafter assuming a constant amortization to maturity of the difference between the principal amount due at maturity and cost. Short-term securities which mature in more than sixty days are valued at current market quotations.

 

Repurchase Agreements: In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements with United States financial institutions, it is the Fund’s policy that its custodian or designated subcustodians under triparty repurchase agreements, as the case may be, take possession of the underlying collateral securities, the value of which exceeds the principal amount of the repurchase transactions, including accrued interest. To the extent that any repurchase transaction exceeds one business day, the value of the collateral is marked-to-market on a daily basis to ensure the adequacy of the collateral. If the seller defaults and the 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 Fund may be delayed or limited.

 

Options: The Fund may either purchase or write options in order to hedge against adverse market movements or fluctuations in value caused by changes in prevailing interest rates with respect to securities which the Fund currently owns or intends to purchase. The Fund’s principal reason for writing options is to realize, through receipt of premiums, a greater current return than would be realized on the underlying security alone. When the Fund purchases an option, it pays a premium and an amount equal to that premium is recorded as an asset. When the Fund writes an option, it receives a premium and an amount equal to that premium is recorded as a liability. The asset or liability is adjusted daily to reflect the current market value of the option.

 

If an option expires unexercised, the Fund realizes a gain or loss to the extent of the premium received or paid. If an option is exercised, the premium received or paid is

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

(Unaudited) Cont’d

 

 

an adjustment to the proceeds from the sale or the cost of the purchase in determining whether the Fund has realized a gain or loss. The difference between the premium and the amount received or paid on effecting a closing purchase or sale transaction is also treated as a realized gain or loss. Gain or loss on purchased options is included in net realized gain or loss on investment transactions. Gain or loss on written options is presented separately as net realized gain or loss on written options.

 

The Fund, as writer of an option, may have no control over whether the underlying securities may be sold (called) or purchased (put). As a result, the Fund bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option. The Fund, as purchaser of an option, bears the risk of the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts.

 

Written options involve elements of both market and credit risk in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains or losses on sales of investments are calculated on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Expenses are recorded on the accrual basis. The Company’s expenses are allocated to the respective portfolios on the basis of relative net assets except for expenses that are charged directly at the portfolio level.

 

Net investment income or loss, (other than distribution fees, which are charged directly to the respective class) unrealized and realized gains or losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of the day.

 

Dividends and Distributions: The Fund expects to pay dividends of net investment income and distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, annually. Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income and gains are reclassified amongst undistributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gain or loss and paid-in capital in excess of par, as appropriate.

 

Taxes: For federal income tax purposes, each portfolio in the Company is treated as a separate tax paying entity. It is the Fund’s policy to continue to meet the requirements

 

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of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

 

Withholding taxes on foreign dividends are recorded net of receivable amounts, at the time the related income is earned.

 

Securities Lending: The Fund may lend its portfolio securities to broker-dealers. The loans are secured by collateral at least equal at all times to the market value of the securities loaned. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the lender securities identical to the loaned securities. Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, the Fund has the right to repurchase the securities using the collateral in the open market. The Fund recognizes income, net of any rebate and securities lending agent fees, for lending its securities in the form of fees or interest on the investment of any cash received as collateral. The Fund also continues to receive interest and dividends or amounts equivalent thereto, on the securities loaned and recognizes any unrealized gain or loss in the market price of the securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan.

 

Estimates: The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Note 2. Agreements

 

The Company has a management agreement for the Fund with PI. Pursuant to this agreement, PI has responsibility for all investment advisory services and supervises the subadvisor’s performance of such services. PI has entered into a subadvisory agreement with Jennison Associates LLC (“Jennison”). The subadvisory agreement provides that Jennison furnishes investment advisory services in connection with the management of the Fund. In connection therewith, Jennison is obligated to keep certain books and records of the Fund. PI pays for the services of Jennison, the cost of compensation of officers of the Fund, occupancy and certain clerical and bookkeeping costs of the Fund. The Fund bears all other costs and expenses.

 

Effective June 1, 2004 the management fee paid to PI is computed daily and payable monthly at an annual rate of 0.75 of 1% of average daily net assets up to $1 billion and 0.70 of 1% of average daily net assets in excess of $1 billion. Prior to June 1, 2004 the management fee was 0.75 of 1% of average daily net assets.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

(Unaudited) Cont’d

 

The Fund has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”), which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares of the Fund. The Fund compensates PIMS for distributing and servicing the Fund’s Class A, Class B and Class C shares, pursuant to plans of distribution (the “Class A, B and C Plans”), regardless of expenses actually incurred by PIMS. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly. No distribution or service fees are paid to PIMS as distributor of the Class Z shares of the Fund.

 

Pursuant to the Class A, B and C Plans, the Fund compensates PIMS for distribution-related activities at an annual rate of up to .30 of 1%, 1% and 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A, B and C shares, respectively. For the six months ended May 31, 2004, PIMS has contractually agreed to limit such expenses to .25 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A shares.

 

PIMS has advised the Fund that it received approximately $25,600 and $2,400 in front-end sales charges resulting from sales of Class A and Class C shares, respectively, during the six months ended May 31, 2004. From these fees, PIMS paid such sales charges to affiliated broker-dealers, which in turn paid commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs.

 

PIMS has advised the Fund that it received approximately $89,700 and $3,000 in contingent deferred sales charges imposed upon redemptions by certain Class B and Class C shareholders, respectively, during for the six months ended May 31, 2004.

 

PI, PIM, PIMS and Jennison are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).

 

The Fund, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the “Funds”), is a party to a syndicated credit agreement (“SCA”) with a group of banks. For the period December 1, 2003 through April 30, 2004, the SCA provided for a commitment of $800 million and allowed the Funds to increase the commitment to $1 billion, if necessary. Interest on any borrowings under the SCA will be incurred at market rates. The Funds pay a commitment fee of .08 of 1% of the unused portion of the SCA. The commitment fee is accrued and paid quarterly and is allocated to the Funds pro rata based on net assets. The purpose of the SCA is to serve as an alternative source of funding for capital share redemptions. The expiration date of the SCA was April 30, 2004. Effective May 1, 2004, the commitment will be reduced to

 

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$500 million. All other terms and conditions will remain the same. The expiration of the renewed SCA is October 29, 2004. The Fund did not borrow any amounts pursuant to the SCA during the six months ended May 31, 2004.

 

Note 3. Other Transactions With Affiliates

 

Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), an affiliate of PI and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, serves as the Company’s transfer agent. During the six months ended May 31, 2004, the Fund incurred fees of approximately $295,600 for the services of PMFS. As of May 31, 2004, approximately $47,300 of such fees were due to PMFS. Transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to nonaffiliates, where applicable.

 

The Fund pays networking fees to affiliated and unaffiliated broker/dealers. These networking fees are payments made to broker/dealers that clear mutual fund transactions through a national clearing system. The Fund incurred approximately $46,200 in total networking fees, of which the amount relating to the services of Wachovia Securities, LLC (“Wachovia”), an affiliates of PI, was approximately $42,000 for the six months ended May 31, 2004. As of May 31, 2004 approximately $8,100 of such fees were due to Wachovia. These amounts are included in transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations.

 

Prudential Investment Management, Inc., (“PIM”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, is the securities lending agent. For the six months ended May 31, 2004, PIM has been compensated approximately $27,400 for these services.

 

The Fund invests in the Taxable Money Market Series (the “Series”), a portfolio of Dryden Core Investment Fund, pursuant to an exemptive order received from the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Series is a money market mutual fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and managed by PI. During the six months ended May 31, 2004, the Fund earned income from the Series by investing its excess cash and collateral received from securities lending of approximately $18,100 and $82,100, respectively.

 

Note 4. Portfolio Securities

 

Purchases and sales of portfolio securities, other than short-term investments, for the six months ended May 31, 2004, were $167,341,615 and $178,197,571, respectively.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

(Unaudited) Cont’d

 

 

As of May 31, 2004, the Fund had securities on loan with an aggregate market value of $66,699,894. The Fund received $70,843,182 in cash as collateral for securities on loan which was used to purchase highly liquid short-term investments in accordance with the Fund’s securities lending procedures.

 

Transactions in options written during the six months ended May 31, 2004 were as follows:

 

     Number of
Contracts


    

Premiums

Received


 

Options outstanding as of November 30, 2003

   66      $ 11,021  

Options written

           

Options closed

   (66 )      (11,021 )

Options expired

           
    

  


Options outstanding as of May 31, 2004

        $  
    

  


 

Note 5. Tax Information

 

The United States federal income tax basis of the Fund’s investments and the net unrealized depreciation as of May 31, 2004 were as follows:

 

Tax Basis
of Investments


  

Appreciation


  

Depreciation


  

Net Unrealized

Appreciation
of Investments


$222,411,669    $18,501,556    $4,988,343    $13,513,213

 

The difference between book basis and tax basis is primarily attributable to deferred losses on wash sales.

 

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund had a capital loss carryforward as of November 30, 2003 of approximately $299,447,000, of which $172,632,000 expires in 2009 and $99,916,000 expires in 2010 and $26,899,000 expires in 2011. Accordingly, no capital gains distribution is expected to be paid to shareholders until net gains have been realized in excess of such carryforward. It is uncertain whether the Fund will be able to realize the full benefit prior to expiration date. The Fund elected to treat post-October capital losses of approximately $98,000 incurred in the one month ended November 30, 2003 as having been incurred in the current fiscal year.

 

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Note 6. Capital

 

The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares. Through March 14, 2004, Class A shares were sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5%. Class A shares purchased on or after March 15, 2004 are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50%. Effective on March 15, 2004, all investors who purchase Class A shares in an amount of $1 million or more and sell these shares within 12 months of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1%, including investors who purchase their shares through broker-dealers affiliated with Prudential. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which declines from 5% to zero depending upon the period of time the shares are held. Through February 1, 2004, Class C shares were sold with a front-end sales charge of 1% and a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% during the first 18 months. Class C shares purchased on or after February 2, 2004 are not subject to a front-end sales charge and the contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for Class C shares is 12 months from the date of purchase. Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly basis approximately seven years after purchase. A special exchange privilege is also available for shareholders who qualify to purchase Class A shares at net asset value. Class Z shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charge and are offered exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.

 

There are 400 million shares of common stock, $.01 par value per share, divided into four classes, designated Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z common stock, each of which consists of 100 million authorized shares.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

(Unaudited) Cont’d

 

Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:

 

Class A


   Shares

     Amount

 

Six months ended May 31, 2004:

               

Shares sold

   621,322      $ 4,198,776  

Shares reaquired

   (1,297,468 )      (8,667,195 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

   (676,146 )      (4,468,419 )

Shares issued upon conversion from Class B

   171,544        1,126,398  
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (504,602 )    $ (3,342,021 )
    

  


Year ended November 30, 2003:

               

Shares sold

   1,825,601      $ 9,882,964  

Shares reaquired

   (3,055,409 )      (16,111,043 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

   (1,229,808 )      (6,228,079 )

Shares issued upon conversion from Class B

   394,760        2,035,044  
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (835,048 )    $ (4,193,035 )
    

  


Class B


             

Six months ended May 31, 2004:

               

Shares sold

   482,804      $ 3,151,035  

Shares reaquired

   (1,412,937 )      (9,118,776 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

   (930,133 )      (5,967,741 )

Shares reaquired upon conversion into Class A

   (177,652 )      (1,126,398 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (1,107,785 )    $ (7,094,139 )
    

  


Year ended November 30, 2003:

               

Shares sold

   1,302,197      $ 6,858,930  

Shares reaquired

   (2,833,545 )      (14,422,362 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

   (1,531,348 )      (7,563,432 )

Shares reaquired upon conversion into Class A

   (406,096 )      (2,035,044 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (1,937,444 )    $ (9,598,476 )
    

  


Class C


             

Six months ended May 31, 2004:

               

Shares sold

   184,096      $ 1,195,897  

Shares reaquired

   (732,816 )      (4,731,004 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (548,720 )    $ (3,535,107 )
    

  


Year ended November 30, 2003:

               

Shares sold

   555,721      $ 2,939,896  

Shares reaquired

   (1,336,112 )      (6,846,305 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (780,391 )    $ (3,906,409 )
    

  


 

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Class Z


   Shares

     Amount

 

Six months ended May 31, 2004:

               

Shares sold

   297,107      $ 2,045,573  

Shares reaquired

   (361,452 )      (2,438,520 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (64,345 )    $ (392,947 )
    

  


Year ended November 30, 2003:

               

Shares sold

   777,328      $ 4,678,522  

Shares reaquired

   (818,051 )      (4,381,492 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (40,723 )    $ (297,030 )
    

  


 

Note 7. Change in Independent Auditors

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was previously the independent auditors for the Fund. The decision to change the independent auditors was approved by the Audit Committee and by the Board of Directors in a meeting held on September 2, 2003, resulting in KPMG LLP’s appointment as independent auditors of the Fund.

 

The reports on the financial statements of the Fund audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP through the year ended November 30, 2003 did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. There were no disagreements between the Fund and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures.

 

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Financial Highlights (Unaudited)

 

     Class A

 
     Six Months Ended
May 31, 2004
 

Per Share Operating Performance:

        

Net Asset Value, Beginning Of Period

   $ 6.74  
              


Income (loss) from investment operations

        

Net investment loss

     (.05 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions

     (.17 )
              


Total from investment operations

     (.22 )
              


Less Distributions

        

Distributions from net realized gain on investments

      
              


Net asset value, end of period

   $ 6.52  
              


Total Return(a):

     (3.26 )%

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 46,745  

Average net assets (000)

   $ 49,890  

Ratios to average net assets:

        

Expenses, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees(e)

     1.58 %(c)

Expenses, excluding distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     1.33 %(c)

Net investment loss

     (1.35 )%(c)

For Class A, B, C and Z shares:

        

Portfolio turnover rate

     98 %(f)

(a) Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods of less than a full year are not annualized.
(b) Commencement of investment operations.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Net of management fee waiver.
(e) The distributor of the Fund contractually agreed to limit its distribution and service (12b-1) fees to .25 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A shares.
(f) Not annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class A  
Year Ended November 30,     June 30, 1999(b)
Through
November 30, 1999
 
2003     2002     2001     2000    
                                     
$ 5.15     $ 7.07     $ 11.72     $ 13.44     $ 10.00  



 


 


 


 


                                     
  (.09 )     (.10 )     (.07 )     (.11 )(d)     (.04 )(d)
  1.68       (1.82 )     (3.36 )     (1.53 )     3.80  



 


 


 


 


  1.59       (1.92 )     (3.43 )     (1.64 )     3.76  



 


 


 


 


                                     
              (1.22 )     (.08 )     (.32 )



 


 


 


 


$ 6.74     $ 5.15     $ 7.07     $ 11.72     $ 13.44  



 


 


 


 


  30.87 %     (27.16 )%     (33.35 )%     (12.39 )%     37.59 %
                                     
$ 51,747     $ 43,808     $ 70,417     $ 107,924     $ 65,991  
$ 42,894     $ 54,459     $ 86,366     $ 137,874     $ 46,443  
                                     
  1.86 %     1.86 %     1.53 %     1.08 %(d)     1.47 %(c)(d)
  1.61 %     1.61 %     1.28 %     .83 %(d)     1.22 %(c)(d)
  (1.59 )%     (1.57 )%     (.85 )%     (.74 )%(d)     (1.00 )%(c)(d)
                                     
  188 %     164 %     154 %     151 %     38 %(f)

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (Unaudited)

 

Cont’d

 

     Class B

 
     Six Months Ended
May 31, 2004
 

Per Share Operating Performance:

        

Net Asset Value, Beginning Of Period

   $ 6.52  
    


Income (loss) from investment operations

        

Net investment loss

     (.07 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions

     (.17 )
    


Total from investment operations

     (.24 )
    


Less Distributions

        

Distributions from net realized gain on investments

      
    


Net asset value, end of period

   $ 6.28  
    


Total Return(a):

     (3.68 )%

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 81,822  

Average net assets (000)

   $ 87,656  

Ratios to average net assets:

        

Expenses, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     2.33 %(c)

Expenses, excluding distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     1.33 %(c)

Net investment loss

     (2.10 )%(c)

(a) Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods of less than a full year are not annualized.
(b) Commencement of investment operations.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Net of management fee waiver.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class B  
Year Ended November 30,     June 30, 1999(b)
Through
November 30, 1999
 
2003     2002     2001     2000    
                                     
$ 5.01     $ 6.94     $ 11.60     $ 13.40     $ 10.00  



 


 


 


 


                                     
  (.13 )     (.15 )     (.14 )     (.23 )(d)     (.06 )(d)
  1.64       (1.78 )     (3.30 )     (1.49 )     3.78  



 


 


 


 


  1.51       (1.93 )     (3.44 )     (1.72 )     3.72  



 


 


 


 


                                     
              (1.22 )     (.08 )     (.32 )



 


 


 


 


$ 6.52     $ 5.01     $ 6.94     $ 11.60     $ 13.40  



 


 


 


 


  30.14 %     (27.81 )%     (33.83 )%     (13.03 )%     37.19 %
                                     
$ 92,163     $ 80,613     $ 138,220     $ 230,357     $ 155,801  
$ 77,751     $ 101,549     $ 170,790     $ 306,603     $ 97,787  
                                     
  2.61 %     2.61 %     2.28 %     1.83 %(d)     2.22 %(c)(d)
  1.61 %     1.61 %     1.28 %     .83 %(d)     1.22 %(c)(d)
  (2.35 )%     (2.32 )%     (1.59 )%     (1.49 )%(d)     (1.75 )%(c)(d)

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (Unaudited)

 

Cont’d

 

     Class C

 
     Six Months Ended
May 31, 2004
 

Per Share Operating Performance:

        

Net Asset Value, Beginning Of Period

   $ 6.52  
    


Income (loss) from investment operations

        

Net investment loss

     (.07 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions

     (.17 )
    


Total from investment operations

     (.24 )
    


Less Distributions

        

Distributions from net realized gain on investments

      
    


Net asset value, end of period

   $ 6.28  
    


Total Return(a):

     (3.68 )%

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 27,604  

Average net assets (000)

   $ 30,301  

Ratios to average net assets:

        

Expenses, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     2.33 %(c)

Expenses, excluding distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     1.33 %(c)

Net investment loss

     (2.10 )%(c)

(a) Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods of less than a full year are not annualized.
(b) Commencement of investment operations.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Net of management fee waiver.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class C  
Year Ended November 30,    

June 30, 1999(b)

Through

November 30, 1999

 
2003     2002     2001     2000    
                                     
$ 5.01     $ 6.94     $ 11.60     $ 13.40     $ 10.00  



 


 


 


 


                                     
  (.13 )     (.15 )     (.14 )     (.23 )(d)     (.07 )(d)
  1.64       (1.78 )     (3.30 )     (1.49 )     3.79  



 


 


 


 


  1.51       (1.93 )     (3.44 )     (1.72 )     3.72  



 


 


 


 


                                     
              (1.22 )     (.08 )     (.32 )



 


 


 


 


$ 6.52     $ 5.01     $ 6.94     $ 11.60     $ 13.40  



 


 


 


 


  30.14 %     (27.81 )%     (33.83 )%     (13.03 )%     37.19 %
                                     
$ 32,234     $ 28,710     $ 50,876     $ 83,717     $ 66,353  
$ 27,519     $ 36,790     $ 63,088     $ 111,334     $ 46,510  
                                     
  2.61 %     2.61 %     2.28 %     1.83 %(d)     2.22 %(c)(d)
  1.61 %     1.61 %     1.28 %     .83 %(d)     1.22 %(c)(d)
  (2.35 )%     (2.31 )%     (1.59 )%     (1.49 )%(d)     (1.75 )%(c)(d)

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (Unaudited)

 

Cont’d

 

     Class Z

 
     Six Months Ended
May 31, 2004
 

Per Share Operating Performance:

        

Net Asset Value, Beginning Of Period

   $ 6.82  
    


Income (loss) from investment operations

        

Net investment loss

     (.04 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions

     (.18 )
    


Total from investment operations

     (.22 )
    


Less Distributions

        

Distributions from net realized gain on investments

      
    


Net asset value, end of period

   $ 6.60  
    


Total Return(a):

     (3.23 )%

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 6,814  

Average net assets (000)

   $ 7,378  

Ratios to average net assets:

        

Expenses, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     1.33 %(c)

Expenses, excluding distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     1.33 %(c)

Net investment loss

     (1.10 )%(c)

(a) Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods of less than a full year are not annualized.
(b) Commencement of investment operations.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Net of management fee waiver.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class Z  
Year Ended November 30,    

June 30, 1999(b)
Through

November 30, 1999

 
2003     2002     2001     2000    
                                     
$ 5.20     $ 7.12     $ 11.76     $ 13.46     $ 10.00  



 


 


 


 


                                     
  (.06 )     (.08 )     (.05 )     (.08 )(d)     (.03 )(d)
  1.68       (1.84 )     (3.37 )     (1.54 )     3.81  



 


 


 


 


  1.62       (1.92 )     (3.42 )     (1.62 )     3.78  



 


 


 


 


                                     
              (1.22 )     (.08 )     (.32 )



 


 


 


 


$ 6.82     $ 5.20     $ 7.12     $ 11.76     $ 13.46  



 


 


 


 


  31.15 %     (26.97 )%     (33.14 )%     (12.23 )%     37.79 %
                                     
$ 7,478     $ 5,906     $ 10,274     $ 16,386     $ 12,711  
$ 5,030     $ 7,193     $ 12,330     $ 21,704     $ 8,743  
                                     
  1.61 %     1.61 %     1.28 %     .83 %(d)     1.22 %(c)(d)
  1.61 %     1.61 %     1.28 %     .83 %(d)     1.22 %(c)(d)
  (1.28 )%     (1.32 )%     (.58 )%     (.49 )%(d)     (.75 )%(c)(d)

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Gateway Center Three
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102

  (800) 225-1852   www.jennisondryden.com

 

PROXY VOTING
The Board of Directors of the Fund has delegated to the Fund’s investment adviser the
responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the
Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge,
upon request, by calling (800) 225-1852 or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
 
DIRECTORS

David E.A. Carson•Robert F. Gunia•Robert E. La Blanc•Douglas H. McCorkindale• Richard A. Redeker• Judy A. Rice•Robin B. Smith•Stephen D. Stoneburn• Clay T. Whitehead

 

OFFICERS

Judy A. Rice, President•Robert F. Gunia, Vice President•Grace C. Torres, Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer•William V. Healey, Chief Legal Officer• Maryanne Ryan, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer•Lee D. Augsburger, Chief Compliance Officer

 

MANAGER   Prudential Investments LLC    Gateway Center Three
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102

INVESTMENT ADVISER   Jennison Associates LLC    466 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017

DISTRIBUTOR   Prudential Investment
Management Services LLC
   Gateway Center Three
14th Floor
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102

CUSTODIAN   State Street Bank
and Trust Company
   One Heritage Drive
North Quincy, MA 02171

TRANSFER AGENT   Prudential Mutual Fund
Services LLC
   PO Box 8098
Philadelphia, PA 19101

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM   KPMG LLP    757 Third Avenue
10th Floor
New York, NY 10017

FUND COUNSEL   Sullivan & Cromwell LLP    125 Broad Street
New York, NY 10004

 

Jennison Technology Fund        
Share Class       A   B   C   Z    

NASDAQ

      PTYAX   PTYBX   PTYCX   PTFZX    

CUSIP

      476294889   476294871   476294863   476294855    
                         

 

An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus for the Fund contains this and other information about the Fund. An investor may obtain a prospectus by visiting our website at www.jennisondryden.com or by calling (800) 225-1852. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.


 

The views expressed in this report and information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings are for the period covered by this report and are subject to change thereafter. The accompanying financial statements as of May 31, 2004 were not audited, and accordingly, no auditor’s opinion is expressed on them.

 

Quantitative Management Associates and Prudential Fixed Income are business units of Prudential Investment Management, Inc. (PIM), and Jennison Associates LLC is a subsidiary of PIM. Jennison Associates LLC and PIM are registered investment advisers. PIM is a subsidiary of Prudential Financial, Inc.

 

 

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Jennison Technology Fund                
    Share Class   A   B   C   Z    
   

NASDAQ

  PTYAX   PTYBX   PTYCX   PTFZX    
   

CUSIP

  476294889   476294871   476294863   476294855    
                         

MF188E6     IFS-A094331    Ed. 07/2004


 

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Jennison Health Sciences Fund

 

 

MAY 31, 2004   SEMIANNUAL REPORT

 

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FUND TYPE

Sector stock

 

OBJECTIVE

Long-term capital appreciation

 

 

 

This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

 

The views expressed in this report and information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings are for the period covered by this report and are subject to change thereafter.

 

JennisonDryden is a registered trademark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America.

 

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Dear Shareholder,

July 16, 2004

 

The U.S. stock market slowed in 2004 following a particularly strong performance in 2003. Although the recovery in corporate profitability that began in 2003 has continued, the stock market in 2004 has been dominated by a sense of uncertainty.

 

As always, we believe you are best served by a diversified asset allocation strategy developed in consultation with a financial professional who knows you and understands your reasons for investing, the time you have to reach your goals, and the amount of risk you are comfortable assuming. JennisonDryden’s sector funds can add a particular emphasis to your portfolio, such as increased exposure to economic sectors that are growing rapidly. Your financial professional can help you determine whether sector investing is right for you and choose the appropriate funds to implement your strategy.

 

Whether you are investing for your retirement, your children’s education, or some other purpose, JennisonDryden mutual funds offer the experience, resources, and professional discipline of three leading asset managers that can make a difference for you. JennisonDryden equity funds are advised by Jennison Associates LLC and/or Quantitative Management Associates LLC (QMA). Prudential Investment Management, Inc. (PIM) advises the JennisonDryden fixed income and money market funds. Jennison Associates, QMA, and PIM are Registered Investment Advisors and Prudential Financial companies.

 

Thank you for your confidence in JennisonDryden mutual funds.

 

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

 

Judy A. Rice, President

Jennison Sector Funds, Inc./Jennison Health Sciences Fund

 

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Your Fund’s Performance

 

Fund objective

The investment objective of the Jennison Health Sciences Fund (the Fund) is long-term capital appreciation. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The 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. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end by visiting our website at www.jennisondryden.com or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

Cumulative Total Returns1 as of 5/31/04                  
     Six Months     One Year     Three Years     Since Inception2

Class A

   26.56 %   38.82 %   23.10 %   124.83% (124.44)

Class B

   26.08     37.79     20.27     116.55    (116.16)

Class C

   26.08     37.79     20.27     116.55    (116.16)

Class Z

   26.72     39.14     23.97     127.74    (127.36)

S&P SC 1500 Index3

   6.66     19.46     –3.60     –7.13

S&P SC Health Care Index4

   8.48     12.57     –2.09     13.20

Lipper Health/Biotechnology Funds Avg.5

   10.27     19.71     –0.67     63.21
                        
Average Annual Total Returns1 as of 6/30/04                  
           One Year     Three Years     Since Inception2

Class A

         25.03 %   3.84 %   16.12% (16.08)

Class B

         26.30     4.10     16.45    (16.40)

Class C

         30.30     5.02     16.56    (16.51)

Class Z

         32.59     6.07     17.74    (17.70)

S&P SC 1500 Index3

         20.38     0.19     –1.06

S&P SC Health Care Index4

         8.09     0.50     2.53

Lipper Health/Biotechnology Funds Avg.5

         16.26     –0.84     9.75

 

1Source: Prudential Investments LLC, Lipper Inc., and MaCS through Standard & Poor’s (S&P). The cumulative total returns do not take into account applicable sales charges. The average annual total returns do take into account applicable sales charges. Through March 14, 2004, the Fund charged a maximum front-end sales charge of 5% for Class A shares and a 12b-1 fee of up to 0.30% annually. Effective March 15, 2004, Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50% and a 12b-1 fee of up to 0.30% annually. Investors who purchase Class A shares in an amount of $1 million or more do not pay a front-end sales charge, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1% for shares sold within 12 months of purchase. Class B shares are subject to a declining CDSC for the first six years after purchase and a 12b-1 fee

 

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of 1% annually. Approximately seven years after purchase, Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly basis. Through February 1, 2004, Class C shares were subject to a front-end sales charge of 1%, a CDSC of 1% for shares redeemed within 18 months of purchase, and a 12b-1 fee of 1% annually. Class C shares purchased on or after February 2, 2004 are not subject to a front-end sales charge, the CDSC of 1% for Class C shares purchased on or after that date will apply for redemptions within 12 months from the date of purchase, and the annual 12b-1 fee will remain 1%. Class Z shares are not subject to a sales charge or 12b-1 fee. The returns in the tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the redemption of Fund shares. Without waiver of management fees and/or expense subsidization, the Fund’s cumulative and average annual total returns would have been lower, as indicated in parentheses.

2Inception date: 6/30/99.

3The Standard & Poor’s SuperComposite (S&P SC) 1500 Index—an unmanaged index of the 500 large, established, publicly traded stocks in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Stock Price Index (S&P 500 Index); the 400 stocks contained in the S&P Mid-Cap 400 Index; and the 600 small-capitalization stocks comprising the S&P SmallCap 600 Index—gives a broad look at how U.S. stock prices have performed.

4The S&P SC Health Care Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of the healthcare sector of the S&P SC 1500 Index.

5The Lipper Health/Biotechnology Funds Average (Lipper Average) represents returns based on an average return of all funds in the Lipper Health/Biotechnology Funds category for the periods noted. Funds in the Lipper Average invest primarily in shares of companies engaged in healthcare, medicine, and biotechnology.

Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the S&P SC 1500 Index, S&P SC Health Care Index, and the Lipper Average would be lower if they included the effects of sales charges, operating expenses of a mutual fund, or taxes. Returns for the Lipper Average reflect the deduction of operating expenses of a mutual fund, but not sales charges or taxes.

 

Top Five Holdings expressed as a percentage of net assets as of 5/31/04       

Sepracor Inc., Pharmaceuticals

   6.0 %

OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Biotechnology

   5.8  

Elan Corp. PLC (ADR), Pharmaceuticals

   5.8  

IVAX Corp., Pharmaceuticals

   4.4  

Genentech, Inc., Biotechnology

   3.9  

Holdings are subject to change.

 

Top Industries expressed as a percentage of net assets as of 5/31/04****       

Pharmaceuticals

   48.4 %

Biotechnology

   33.9  

Healthcare Providers & Services

   7.7  

Healthcare Equipment & Supplies

   6.0  

**** This Fund only has 4 industries.

Industry weightings are subject to change.

 

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Financial Statements

 

MAY 31, 2004   SEMIANNUAL REPORT

 

Jennison Sector Funds, Inc.

Jennison Health Sciences Fund


Portfolio of Investments

 

as of May 31, 2004 (Unaudited)

 

Shares      Description    Value (Note 1)
               

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS    96.0%

      

COMMON STOCKS    95.9%

      

Biotechnology    33.8%

      
533,333     

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b)

   $ 2,266,665
156,764     

Amgen, Inc.(a)(e)

     8,574,991
412,000     

Axonyx, Inc.(a)(e)

     2,043,520
240,000     

Bioenvision, Inc.(a)(b)

     2,257,200
12,100     

Biogen Idec, Inc.(a)(e)

     752,015
228,900     

Celgene Corp.(a)(e)

     13,047,300
200,000     

ConjuChem, Inc. (Canada)(a)

     1,868,679
397,200     

DOV Pharmaceutical, Inc.(a)

     5,981,832
269,800     

Dyax Corp.(a)

     2,657,530
1,439,700     

Genelabs Technologies, Inc.(a)(e)

     3,743,220
233,000     

Genentech, Inc.(a)(e)

     13,935,730
173,800     

Gilead Sciences, Inc.(a)(e)

     11,376,948
95,200     

Incyte Corp.(a)

     682,584
465,800     

Insmed, Inc.(a)(e)

     1,070,874
283,400     

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(e)

     3,789,058
250,000     

MedImmune, Inc.(a)

     6,017,500
62,700     

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(a)(e)

     3,592,083
150,000     

Nuvelo, Inc.(a)

     1,305,000
250,000     

OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(e)

     20,490,000
99,300     

Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

     1,742,715
109,300     

Renovis, Inc.(a)

     1,111,581
349,600     

Telik, Inc.(a)(e)

     8,005,840
240,800     

Transkaryotic Therapies, Inc.(a)(e)

     3,472,336
           

              119,785,201

Healthcare Equipment & Supplies    6.0%

      
55,200     

Alcon, Inc. (Switzerland)(e)

     4,330,992
70,000     

Guidant Corp.

     3,803,800
250,000     

Illumina, Inc.(a)

     1,585,000
94,550     

INAMED Corp.(a)(e)

     5,630,452
120,500     

Kinetic Concepts, Inc.(a)

     5,844,250
           

              21,194,494

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Shares      Description    Value (Note 1)
               

Healthcare Providers & Services    7.7%

      
194,400     

Caremark Rx, Inc.(a)(e)

   $ 6,065,280
240,100     

Community Health Systems, Inc.(a)

     6,122,550
105,700     

Covance, Inc.(a)(e)

     3,828,454
94,900     

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.(a)

     3,568,240
106,000     

PacifiCare Health Systems, Inc.(a)(e)

     3,914,580
47,800     

Sierra Health Services, Inc.(a)(e)

     2,045,362
27,400     

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.(e)

     1,787,850
           

              27,332,316

Pharmaceuticals    48.4%

      
704,500     

aaiPharma, Inc.(a)(e)

     3,247,745
128,500     

Abbott Laboratories(e)

     5,295,485
256,600     

Able Laboratories, Inc.(a)(e)

     4,772,760
97,700     

Adolor Corp.(a)(e)

     1,363,892
330,000     

Advancis Pharmaceutical Corp.(a)(e)

     2,999,700
149,800     

Allergan, Inc.

     13,317,220
119,000     

AstraZeneca PLC (ADR) (United Kingdom)(e)

     5,581,100
101,800     

AtheroGenics, Inc.(a)(e)

     2,391,282
94,000     

Aventis SA (ADR) (France)(a)

     7,447,620
283,000     

Biovail Corp. (Canada)(a)(e)

     4,972,310
150,000     

Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.(a)

     1,683,000
200,000     

Cortex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(e)

     456,000
192,200     

Discovery Laboratories, Inc.(a)

     2,102,668
868,200     

Elan Corp. PLC (ADR) (Ireland)(a)(e)

     20,394,018
178,900     

Eli Lilly & Co.

     13,179,563
250,000     

IntraBiotics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

     3,557,500
641,900     

IVAX Corp.(a)(e)

     15,630,265
97,900     

Johnson & Johnson

     5,454,009
82,100     

Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp. (Class A)(e)

     3,474,472
112,200     

Merck & Co., Inc.

     5,307,060
82,300     

Nektar Therapeutics(a)

     1,768,627
137,400     

Novartis AG (ADR) (Switzerland)(e)

     6,206,358
173,775     

Pfizer, Inc.

     6,141,209
63,600     

Roche Holding AG (ADR) (Switzerland)(e)

     6,692,603
477,500     

Sepracor, Inc.(a)(e)

     21,243,975
434,000     

SuperGen, Inc.(a)(e)

     3,285,380
53,200     

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (ADR) (Israel)(e)

     3,520,244
           

              171,486,065
           

      

Total common stocks
(cost $269,216,401)

     339,798,076
           

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments

 

as of May 31, 2004 (Unaudited) Cont’d.

 

Shares      Description    Value (Note 1)

Preferred Stock

      
      

Geneprot Inc. Private Placement (Switzerland)(a)(b)(c)

      
200,000     

(cost $1,100,000; purchased 7/7/00)

   $ 0
           

Units

           

Warrants(a)    0.1%

      
      

Bioenvision, Inc. expiring 3/22/09(b)

      
48,000     

(cost $0)

     232,306
           

      

Total long-term investments
(cost $270,316,401)

     340,030,382
           

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS    47.1%

      
Shares

           

Mutual Fund    47.1%

      
      

Dryden Core Investment Fund - Taxable Money Market Series(f)

      
166,676,739     

(cost $166,676,739; Note 3)

     166,676,739
           

Principal
Amount (000)


    

Repurchase Agreement    

      
      

State Street Bank & Trust Co. Repurchase Agreement(g) 0.05%, 6/01/04

      
$141     

(cost $141,000)

     141,000
           

U.S. Government Securities

      
      

United States Treasury Bills(d) 0.915%, 6/24/04

      
105     

(cost $104,939)

     104,939
           

      

Total short-term investments
(cost $166,922,678)

     166,922,678
           

Contracts

           

OUTSTANDING OPTIONS PURCHASED(a)    0.1%

      

Call Options    0.1%

      
1,000     

Guidant Corp. expiring 7/17/04 @ 55

     230,000
5,000     

Pfizer, Inc. expiring 6/19/04 @ 38

     45,000
           

              275,000

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Contracts


     Description    Value (Note 1)  

Put Options

        
750     

Sepracor, Inc. expiring 6/19/04 @ 45

   $ 138,750  
           


      

Total outstanding options purchased
(cost $710,613)

     413,750  
           


      

Total investments, before outstanding options written    143.2%
(cost $437,949,692; Note 5)

     507,366,810  
           


OUTSTANDING OPTIONS WRITTEN(a)    (0.4%)

        

Call Options

        
3,000     

Elan Corp. PLC expiring 6/19/04 @ 25

     (180,000 )
700     

Guidant Corp. expiring 6/19/04 @ 55

     (101,500 )
1,000     

OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. expiring 6/19/04 @ 80

     (640,000 )
1,000     

OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. expiring 7/17/14 @ 90

     (400,000 )
1,000     

Sepracor, Inc. expiring 7/17/04 @ 50

     (135,000 )
           


      

Total outstanding options written
(premium received $1,446,276)

     (1,456,500 )
           


      

Total investments, net of outstanding options written    142.8%
(cost $436,503,416)

     505,910,310  
      

Liabilities in excess of other assets    ( 42.8%)

     (151,770,618 )
           


      

Net Assets    100%

   $ 354,139,692  
           



(a) Non-income producing securities.
(b) Fair-valued security, see Note 1.
(c) Indicates a restricted security, see Note 1. The cost of such security is $1,100,000. At May 31, 2004, the security has no value.
(d) Percentages quoted represent yield-to-maturity as of purchase date.
(e) Securities, or portion thereof, on loan, see Note 4.
(f) Represents security, or a portion thereof, purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan.
(g) State Street Bank & Trust Repurchase Agreement, 0.05% dated 5/28/04, due 6/1/04 in the amount of $141,001 (cost $141,000; collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 6.5%, due 11/15/26. The value of the collateral including accrued interest was $149,610).

ADR—American Depository Receipt.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

as of May 31, 2004 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

        

Investments, at value including securities on loan of $140,241,526 (cost $437,949,692)

   $ 507,366,810  

Cash

     114,199  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     1,339,377  

Receivable for investments sold

     1,127,825  

Dividends and interest receivable

     170,968  

Tax reclaim receivable

     6,167  

Other assets

     1,029  
    


Total assets

     510,126,375  
    


Liabilities

        

Payable to broker for collateral for securities on loan

     147,149,788  

Payable for investments purchased

     5,777,616  

Outstanding options written (premium received $1,446,276)

     1,456,500  

Payable for Fund shares repurchased

     971,729  

Management fee payable

     223,587  

Distribution fee payable

     222,907  

Accrued expenses

     184,556  
    


Total liabilities

     155,986,683  
    


Net Assets

   $ 354,139,692  
    


          

Net assets were comprised of:

        

Common stock, at par

   $ 206,396  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     271,335,153  
    


       271,541,549  

Net investment loss

     (2,160,285 )

Accumulated net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions

     15,351,372  

Net unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currencies

     69,407,056  
    


Net assets, May 31, 2004

   $ 354,139,692  
    


 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class A

      

Net asset value and redemption price per share

($93,498,125 ÷ 5,303,520 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 17.63

Maximum sales charge (5.5% of offering price)

     1.03
    

Maximum offering price to public

   $ 18.66
    

Class B

      

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share

($179,579,916 ÷ 10,609,633 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 16.93
    

Class C

      

Net asset value offering price and redemption price per share

($61,251,443 ÷ 3,618,754 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 16.93
    

Class Z

      

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share

($19,810,208 ÷ 1,107,644 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 17.88
    

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended May 31, 2004

 

Net Investment Loss

        

Income

        

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $43,220)

   $ 629,436  

Income from securities loaned, net

     190,056  
    


Total income

     819,492  
    


Expenses

        

Management fee

     1,231,012  

Distribution fee—Class A

     104,864  

Distribution fee—Class B

     840,710  

Distribution fee—Class C

     291,324  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses

     326,000  

Custodian’s fees and expenses

     74,000  

Reports to shareholders

     55,000  

Registration fees

     24,000  

Audit fee

     11,000  

Legal fees and expenses

     8,000  

Directors’ fees

     6,000  

Miscellaneous

     7,867  
    


Total expenses

     2,979,777  
    


Net investment loss

     (2,160,285 )
    


Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments And Foreign Currencies

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

        

Investment transactions

     59,392,161  

Short sale transactions

     (125,315 )

Foreign currency transactions

     (4,857 )

Written options transactions

     (8,334,659 )
    


       50,927,330  
    


Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

        

Investments

     25,452,699  

Short sales

     (57,502 )

Foreign currencies

     4,904  

Written options

     (14,710 )
    


       25,385,391  
    


Net gain on investments

     76,312,721  
    


Net Increase In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 74,152,436  
    


 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

For the Six Months and Year Ended Periods (Unaudited)

 

 

     Six Months
Ended
May 31, 2004
      

Year

Ended
November 30, 2003

 

Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets

                   

Operations

                   

Net investment loss

   $ (2,160,285 )      $ (3,306,379 )

Net realized gain on investment transactions

     50,927,330          5,485,840  

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     25,385,391          63,399,453  
    


    


Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     74,152,436          65,578,914  
    


    


Fund share transactions (net of share conversions) (Note 6)

                   

Net proceeds from shares sold

     35,802,446          50,921,378  

Cost of shares reacquired

     (48,960,702 )        (74,023,662 )
    


    


Net decrease in net assets from Fund share transactions

     (13,158,256 )        (23,102,284 )
    


    


Total increase

     60,994,180          42,476,630  

Net Assets

                   

Beginning of period

     293,145,512          250,668,882  
    


    


End of period

   $ 354,139,692        $ 293,145,512  
    


    


 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

Jennison Sector Funds, Inc. (the “Company”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end management investment company. The Company presently consists of four Portfolios: Jennison Financial Services Fund, Jennison Utility Fund, Jennison Technology Fund and Jennison Health Sciences Fund (the “Fund”). The financial statements relate to Jennison Health Sciences Fund. The financial statements of the other Portfolios are not presented herein. Investment operations for the Fund commenced on June 30, 1999.

 

The Fund is non-diversified and its investment objective is long-term capital appreciation which is sought by investing at least 80% of the Fund’s net assets in equity-related securities of U.S. companies engaged in the drug, healthcare, medicine, medical device and biotechnology group of industries.

 

Note 1. Accounting Policies

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Company and the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

 

Securities Valuation: Securities listed on a securities exchange are valued at the last sale price on such exchange on the day of valuation or, if there was no sale on such day, at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices, or at the last bid price on such day in the absence of an asked price. Securities traded via Nasdaq are valued at the official closing price provided by Nasdaq. Securities that are actively traded in the over-the-counter market, including listed securities for which the primary market is believed by Prudential Investments LLC (“PI” or “Manager”), in consultation with the subadvisor, to be over-the-counter, are valued at market value using prices provided by an independent pricing agent or principal market maker. Options on securities and indices traded on an exchange are valued at the last sale price as of the close of trading on the applicable exchange or, if there was no sale, at the mean between the most recently quoted bid and asked prices on such exchange. Future contracts and options thereon traded on a commodities exchange or board of trade are valued at the last sale price at the close of trading on such exchange or board of trade or, if there was no sale on the applicable commodities exchange or board of trade on such day, at the mean between the most recently quoted bid and asked prices on such exchange or board of trade or at the last bid price in the absence of an asked price. Prices may be obtained from independent pricing services which use information provided by market makers or estimates of market values obtained from yield data relating to investments or securities with similar characteristics.

Securities for which reliable market quotations are not readily available, or whose

 

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values have been effected by events occurring after the close of the security’s foreign market and before the Fund’s normal pricing time, are valued at fair value in accordance with the Board of Directors’ approved fair valuation procedures. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the price used by other mutual funds to calculate their net asset values.

 

The Fund held illiquid securities, including those which are restricted as to disposition under securities law (“restricted securities”). The restricted securities held by the Fund as of May 31, 2004 include registration rights. Restricted securities, sometimes referred to as private placements, are valued pursuant to the valuation procedures noted above.

 

Investments in mutual funds are valued at their net asset value as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange on the date of valuation.

 

Short-term securities which mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The amortized cost method involves valuing a security at its cost on the date of purchase and thereafter assuming a constant amortization to maturity of the difference between the principle amount due at maturity and cost. Short-term securities which mature in 60 days are valued at current market quotations.

 

Repurchase Agreements: In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements with United States financial institutions, it is the Fund’s policy that its custodian or designated subcustodians under triparty repurchase agreements, as the case may be, take possession of the underlying collateral securities, the value of which exceeds the principal amount of the repurchase transactions including accrued interest. To the extent that any repurchase transaction exceeds one business day, the value of the collateral is marked to market on a daily basis to ensure the adequacy of the collateral. If the seller defaults and the 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 Fund may be delayed or limited.

 

Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:

 

(i) market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities—at the current daily rates of exchange;

 

(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses—at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

Cont’d

 

 

Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the fiscal period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities held at the end of the fiscal period. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized foreign currency gains and losses are included in the reported net realized gains and losses on investment transactions.

 

Net realized gains or losses on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains or losses from the holding of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on security transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net realized currency gains or losses from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities (other than investments) at period end exchange rates are reflected as a component of net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currencies.

 

Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of domestic origin as a result of, among other factors, the possibility of political and economic instability or the level of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets.

 

Short Sales: The Fund may make short sales of securities as a method of hedging potential price declines in similar securities owned. When the Fund makes a short sale, it will borrow the security sold short and deliver it to the broker-dealer through which it made the short sale as collateral for its obligation to deliver the security upon conclusion of the sale. The Fund may have to pay a fee to borrow the particular securities and may be obligated to return any interest or dividends received on such borrowed securities. The fee may be referred to as the “initial margin.” Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin”, are made or received by the Fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in value of the security sold short. Such variation margin is recorded for financial statement purposes on a daily basis as unrealized gain (loss). A gain, limited to the price at which the Fund sold the security short, or a loss, unlimited as to dollar amount, will be recognized upon the termination of a short sale if the market price at termination is less or greater than the proceeds

 

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originally received, respectively, and is presented in the Statement of Operations as net realized gain or loss on short sale transactions.

 

Options: The Fund may either purchase or write options in order to hedge against adverse market movements or fluctuations in value caused by changes in prevailing interest rates or foreign currency exchange rates with respect to securities or currencies which the Fund currently owns or intends to purchase. The Fund’s principal reason for writing options is to realize, through receipt of premiums, a greater current return than would be realized on the underlying security alone. When the Fund purchases an option, it pays a premium and an amount equal to that premium is recorded as an asset. When the Fund writes an option, it receives a premium and an amount equal to that premium is recorded as a liability. The asset or liability is adjusted daily to reflect the current market value of the option.

 

If an option expires unexercised, the Fund realizes a gain or loss to the extent of the premium received or paid. If an option is exercised, the premium received or paid is recorded as an adjustment to the proceeds from the sale or the cost basis of the purchase in determining whether the Fund has realized a gain or loss. The difference between the premium and the amount received or paid on effecting a closing purchase or sale transaction is also treated as a realized gain or loss. Gain or loss on purchased options is included in net realized gain or loss on investment transactions. Gain or loss on written options is presented separately as net realized gain or loss on written options transactions.

 

The Fund, as writer of an option, may have no control over whether the underlying securities may be sold (called) or purchased (put). As a result, the Fund bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security or currencies underlying the written option. The Fund, as purchaser of an option, bears the risk of the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts.

 

The use of derivative transactions involve elements of both market and credit risk in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Securities Lending: The Fund may lend its portfolio securities to broker-dealers. The loans are secured by collateral at least equal at all times to the market value of the securities loaned. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the lender securities identical to the loaned securities. Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, the Fund has the right to repurchase the securities using the collateral in the open market. The Fund recognizes income, net of any rebate and securities lending agent fees, for lending its securities in the form of fees or interest on the investment of any

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

Cont’d

 

 

cash received as collateral. The Fund also continues to receive interest and dividends or amounts equivalent thereto on the securities loaned and recognizes any unrealized gain or loss in the market price of the securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan.

 

Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized and unrealized gains or losses from security and currency transactions are calculated on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, as required, is recorded on the accrual basis. Expenses are recorded on the accrual basis. The Company’s expenses are allocated to the respective portfolios on the basis of relative net assets except for expenses that are charged directly at the portfolio level or class level.

 

Net investment income or loss (other than distribution fees which are charged directly to the respective class) and unrealized and realized gains (losses) are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of the day.

 

Dividends and Distributions: The Fund expects to pay dividends of net investment income and distributions of net realized capital and currency gains, if any, annually. Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income and gains are reclassified amongst undistributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gain or loss and paid in capital in excess of par, as appropriate.

 

Taxes: For federal income tax purposes, each portfolio in the Company is treated as a separate tax paying entity. It is the Fund’s policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

 

Withholding taxes on foreign dividends are recorded, net of reclaimable amounts, at the time the related income is earned.

 

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Estimates: The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Note 2. Agreements

 

The Company has a management agreement for the Fund with PI. Pursuant to this agreement, PI has responsibility for all investment advisory services and supervises the subadvisor’s performance of such services. PI has entered into a subadvisory agreement with Jennison Associates LLC (“Jennison”). The subadvisory agreement provides that Jennison furnishes investment advisory services in connection with the management of the Fund. In connection therewith, Jennison is obligated to keep certain books and records of the Fund. PI pays for the services of Jennison, the cost of compensation of officers of the Fund, occupancy and certain clerical and bookkeeping costs of the Fund. The Fund bears all other costs and expenses.

 

Effective June 1, 2004 the management fee paid to PI is computed daily and payable monthly at an annual rate of 0.75 of 1% of average daily net assets up to $1 billion and 0.70 of 1% of average daily net assets in excess of $1 billion. Prior to June 1, 2004 the management fee was 0.75 of 1% of average daily net assets.

 

The Fund has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”) which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares of the Fund. The Fund compensates PIMS for distributing and servicing the Fund’s Class A, Class B and Class C shares, pursuant to plans of distribution (the “Class A, B and C Plans”), regardless of expenses actually incurred by PIMS. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly. No distribution or service fees are paid to PIMS as distributor of the Class Z shares of the Fund.

 

Pursuant to the Class A, B and C Plans, the Fund compensates PIMS for distribution-related activities at an annual rate of up to .30 of 1%, 1% and 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A, B and C shares, respectively. For the six months ended May 31, 2004, PIMS contractually agreed to limit such fees to .25 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A shares.

 

PIMS has advised the Fund that it received approximately $115,100 and $4,500 in front-end sales charges resulting from sales of Class A and Class C shares, respectively, during the six months ended May 31, 2004. From these fees, PIMS paid such sales charges to affiliated broker-dealers, which in turn paid commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs.

 

PIMS has advised the Fund that for the six months ended May 31, 2004, it received approximately $146,800 and $6,400 in contingent deferred sales charges imposed upon redemptions by certain Class B and Class C shareholders, respectively.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

Cont’d

 

 

PI, PIMS and Jennison are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).

 

The Fund, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the “Funds”), is a party to a syndicated credit agreement (“SCA”) with a group of banks. The SCA provides for a commitment of $800 million and allows the Funds to increase the commitment to $1 billion, if necessary. Interest on any borrowings will be incurred at market rates. The Funds pay a commitment fee of .08 of 1% of the unused portion of the SCA. The commitment fee is accrued daily and paid quarterly and is allocated to the Funds pro rata, based on net assets. The purpose of the SCA is to serve as an alternative source of funding for capital share redemptions. The expiration date of the SCA was April 30, 2004. Effective May 1, 2004 the commitment was reduced to $500 million. All other terms and conditions remain the same. The expiration date of the renewed SCA is October 29, 2004. The Fund did not borrow any amounts pursuant to the SCA during the six months ended May 31, 2004.

 

Note 3. Other Transactions with Affiliates

 

Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), an affiliate of PI and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, serves as the Company’s transfer agent. During the six months ended May 31, 2004, the Fund incurred fees of approximately $246,100 for the services of PMFS. As of May 31, 2004, approximately $41,000 of such fees were due to PMFS. Transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates, where applicable.

 

The Fund pays networking fees to affiliated and unaffiliated broker/dealers. These networking fees are payments made to broker/dealers that clear mutual fund transactions through a national mutual fund clearing system. The Fund incurred approximately $36,800 in total networking fees, of which the amount relating to the services of Wachovia Securities, LLC (“Wachovia”), an affiliate of PI, was approximately $34,300 for the six months ended May 31, 2004. As of May 31, 2004, approximately $6,800 of such fees were due to Wachovia. These amounts are included in transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations.

 

Prudential Investment Management, Inc. (“PIM”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, is the securities lending agent for the Fund. For the six

 

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months ended May 31, 2004, PIM has been compensated approximately $63,400 for these services.

 

The Fund invests in the Taxable Money Market Series (the “Series”), a portfolio of Dryden Core Investment Fund, pursuant to an exemptive order received from the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Series is a money market mutual fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and managed by PI. During the six months ended May 31, 2004, the Fund earned income of approximately $111,100 and $190,100, respectively, from the Series by investing their excess cash and collateral received from securities lending, respectively.

 

Note 4. Portfolio Securities

 

Purchases and sales of investment securities, other than short-term investments, for the six months ended May 31, 2004 were $263,747,897 and $273,324,387, respectively.

 

As of May 31, 2004, the Fund had securities on loan with an aggregate market value of $140,241,526. The Fund received $147,149,788 in cash as collateral for securities on loan which was used to purchase highly liquid short-term investments in accordance with the Fund’s securities lending procedures.

 

Transactions in options written during the six months ended May 31, 2004, was as follows:

 

     Number of
Contracts


     Premiums
Received


 

Options outstanding as of November 30, 2003

   2,250      $ 295,736  

Options written

   34,000        4,643,112  

Options closed

   (19,200 )      (2,406,654 )

Options exercised

   (50 )      (3,369 )

Options expired

   (10,300 )      (1,082,549 )
    

  


Options outstanding as of May 31, 2004

   6,700      $ 1,446,276  
    

  


 

Note 5. Distributions and Tax Information

 

As of November 30, 2003, the Fund had capital loss carryforward for tax purposes of approximately $27,897,700 which expires in 2010. During the year ended November 30, 2003, the Fund utilized approximately $2,985,700 of its prior year capital loss carryforward. Accordingly, no capital gains distribution is expected to be paid to shareholders until net gains have been realized in excess of such carryforward. The

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

Cont’d

 

 

Fund elected to treat net capital losses of approximately $428,000 incurred in the one-month period ended November 30, 2003 as having occurred in the current fiscal year.

 

The United States federal income tax basis of the Funds’ investments and the net unrealized appreciation as of May 31, 2004 were as follows:

 

Tax Basis


  

Appreciation


  

Depreciation


  

Total Net
Unrealized
Appreciation


$439,084,919    $78,524,163    $10,242,272    $68,281,891

 

The difference between book basis and tax basis is primarily attributable to the difference in the treatment of wash sale losses for book and tax purposes.

 

Note 6. Capital

 

The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.5%. Prior to March 15, 2004, Class A shares were sold with a front-end sales charge of 5%. Effective on March 15, 2004, all investors who purchase Class A shares in an amount of $1 million or more and sell these shares within 12 months of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1%, including investors who purchase their shares through broker-dealers affiliated with Prudential. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which declines from 5% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Prior to February 2, Class C shares were sold with a front-end sales charge of 1% and a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% during the first 18 months. Class C shares purchased on or after February 2, 2004 are not subject to an initial sales charge and the contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for Class C shares will be 12 months from the date of purchase. Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly basis approximately seven years after purchase. A special exchange privilege is also available for shareholders who qualified to purchase Class A shares at net asset value. Class Z shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charge and are offered exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.

 

There are 400 million shares of $.01 par value per share common stock authorized, divided into four classes, designated Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z common stock, each of which consists of 100 million authorized shares.

 

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Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:

 

Class A


   Shares

     Amount

 

Six months ended May 31, 2004:

               

Shares sold

   889,338      $ 14,638,724  

Shares reacquired

   (785,233 )      (12,664,700 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

   104,105        1,974,024  

Shares issued upon conversion from Class B

   83,301        1,280,679  
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   187,406      $ 3,254,703  
    

  


Year ended November 30, 2003:

               

Shares sold

   1,670,564      $ 21,409,624  

Shares reacquired

   (1,785,694 )      (22,071,214 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

   (115,130 )      (661,590 )

Shares issued upon conversion from Class B

   201,365        2,497,632  
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   86,235      $ (1,836,042 )
    

  


Class B


             

Six months ended May 31, 2004:

               

Shares sold

   617,048      $ 9,800,492  

Shares reacquired

   (955,557 )      (14,946,433 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

   (338,509 )      (5,145,941 )

Shares issued upon conversion into Class A

   (86,540 )      (1,280,679 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (425,049 )    $ (6,426,620 )
    

  


Year ended November 30, 2003:

               

Shares sold

   992,392      $ 12,105,163  

Shares reacquired

   (2,124,901 )      (24,937,283 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

   (1,132,509 )      (12,832,120 )

Shares issued upon conversion into Class A

   (208,103 )      (2,497,632 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (1,340,612 )    $ (15,329,752 )
    

  


Class C


             

Six months ended May 31, 2004:

               

Shares sold

   245,228      $ 4,015,936  

Shares reacquired

   (517,338 )      (8,152,220 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (272,110 )    $ (4,136,284 )
    

  


Year ended November 30, 2003:

               

Shares sold

   406,354      $ 4,980,727  

Shares reacquired

   (1,076,173 )      (12,605,245 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (669,819 )    $ (7,624,518 )
    

  


 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

Cont’d

 

 

Class Z


   Shares

     Amount

 

Six months ended May 31, 2004:

               

Shares sold

   429,211      $ 7,347,294  

Shares reacquired

   (852,992 )      (13,197,349 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (423,781 )    $ (5,850,055 )
    

  


Year ended November 30, 2003:

               

Shares sold

   959,240      $ 12,425,864  

Shares reacquired

   (1,180,692 )      (14,409,920 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (221,452 )    $ (1,984,056 )
    

  


 

Note 7. Change in Independent Registered Pubic Accounting Firm

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was previously the independent auditors for the Fund. The decision to change the independent auditors was approved by the Audit Committee and by the Board of Directors in a meeting held on September 2, 2003, resulting in KPMG LLP’s appointment as independent auditors of the Fund.

 

The reports on the financial statements of the Fund audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP through the year ended November 30, 2003 did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. There were no disagreements between the Fund and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

     Class A  
    

Six Months

Ended

May 31, 2004

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

        

Net Asset Value, Begining Of Period

   $ 13.93  
    


Income from investment operations:

        

Net investment loss

     (.06 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

     3.76  
    


Total from investment operations

     3.70  
    


Less Distributions

        

Distributions from net realized gains

      
    


Net asset value, end of period

   $ 17.63  
    


Total Return(a):

     26.56 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 93,498  

Average net assets (000)

   $ 83,891  

Ratios to average net assets:

        

Expenses, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees(f)

     1.31 %(c)

Expenses, excluding distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     1.06 %(c)

Net investment loss

     (.81 )%(c)

For Class A, B, C and Z shares:

        

Portfolio turnover rate

     87 %(e)

(a) Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of distributions. Total returns for periods of less than a full year are not annualized.
(b) Commencement of investment operations.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Net of management fee waiver.
(e) Not annualized.
(f) The distributor of the Fund contractually agreed to limit its distribution and service (12b-1) fees to .25 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A shares.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class A  
Year Ended November 30,    

June 30, 1999(b)
Through

November, 30, 1999

 
2003     2002     2001     2000    
                                     
$ 10.78     $ 15.62     $ 18.51     $ 10.86     $ 10.00  



 


 


 


 


                                     
  (.09 )     (.04 )     (.01 )     (.01 )(d)     (.02 )(d)
  3.24       (3.99 )     .10       7.81       .88  



 


 


 


 


  3.15       (4.03 )     .09       7.80       .86  



 


 


 


 


                                     
        (.81 )     (2.98 )     (.15 )      



 


 


 


 


$ 13.93     $ 10.78     $ 15.62     $ 18.51     $ 10.86  



 


 


 


 


  29.22 %     (27.09 )%     .76 %     72.32 %     8.60 %
                                     
$ 71,249     $ 54,246     $ 92,196     $ 98,129     $ 36,646  
$ 62,783     $ 72,143     $ 94,702     $ 59,890     $ 32,032  
                                     
  1.42 %     1.37 %     1.29 %     1.10 %(d)     1.59 %(c)(d)
  1.17 %     1.12 %     1.04 %     .85 %(d)     1.34 %(c)(d)
  (.73 )%     (.48 )%     (.49 )%     (.13 )%(d)     (.43 )%(c)(d)
                                     
  192 %     116 %     94 %     138 %     61 %(e)

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

(Unaudited) Cont’d

 

 

     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
May 31, 2004
 

Per Share Operating Performance

        

Net Asset Value, Begining Of Period

   $ 13.42  
    


Income from investment operations:

        

Net investment loss

     (.12 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

     3.63  
    


Total from investment operations

     3.51  
    


Less Distributions:

        

Distributions from net realized gains

      
    


Net asset value, end of period

   $ 16.93  
    


Total Return(a):

     26.08 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 179,580  

Average net assets (000)

   $ 168,142  

Ratios to average net assets:

        

Expenses, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     2.06 %(c)

Expenses, excluding distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     1.06 %(c)

Net investment loss

     (1.56 )%(c)

(a) Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of distributions. Total returns for periods of less than a full year are not annualized.
(b) Commencement of investment operations.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Net of management fee waiver.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class B  
Year Ended November 30,    

June 30, 1999(b)
Through

November 30, 1999

 
2003     2002     2001     2000    
                                     
$ 10.47     $ 15.30     $ 18.31     $ 10.83     $ 10.00  



 


 


 


 


                                     
  (.20 )     (.17 )     (.21 )     (.11 )(d)     (.05 )(d)
  3.15       (3.85 )     .18       7.74       .88  



 


 


 


 


  2.95       (4.02 )     (.03 )     7.63       .83  



 


 


 


 


                                     
        (.81 )     (2.98 )     (.15 )      



 


 


 


 


$ 13.42     $ 10.47     $ 15.30     $ 18.31     $ 10.83  



 


 


 


 


  28.18 %     (27.62 )%     .06 %     70.85 %     8.30 %
                                     
$ 148,077     $ 129,568     $ 215,087     $ 222,772     $ 89,061  
$ 137,866     $ 164,481     $ 207,806     $ 156,579     $ 74,448  
                                     
  2.17 %     2.12 %     2.04 %     1.85 %(d)     2.34 %(c)(d)
  1.17 %     1.12 %     1.04 %     .85 %(d)     1.34 %(c)(d)
  (1.47 )%     (1.23 )%     (1.24 )%     (.87 )%(d)     (1.20 )%(c)(d)

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

(Unaudited) Cont’d

 

 

     Class C  
     Six Months
Ended
May 31, 2004
 

Per Share Operating Performance

        

Net Asset Value, Begining Of Period

   $ 13.42  
    


Income from investment operations:

        

Net investment loss

     (.13 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

     3.64  
    


Total from investment operations

     3.51  
    


Less Distributions:

        

Distributions from net realized gains

      
    


Net asset value, end of period

   $ 16.93  
    


Total Return(a):

     26.08 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 61,252  

Average net assets (000)

   $ 58,265  

Ratios to average net assets:

        

Expenses, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     2.06 %(c)

Expenses, excluding distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     1.06 %(c)

Net investment loss

     (1.56 )%(c)

(a) Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of distributions. Total returns for periods of less than a full year are not annualized.
(b) Commencement of investment operations.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Net of management fee waiver.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class C  
Year Ended November 30,     June 30, 1999(b)
Through
November 30, 1999
 
2003     2002     2001     2000    
                                     
$ 10.47     $ 15.30     $ 18.31     $ 10.83     $ 10.00  



 


 


 


 


                                     
  (.21 )     (.18 )     (.22 )     (.12 )(d)     (.05 )(d)
  3.16       (3.84 )     .19       7.75       .88  



 


 


 


 


  2.95       (4.02 )     (.03 )     7.63       .83  



 


 


 


 


                                     
        (.81 )     (2.98 )     (.15 )      



 


 


 


 


$ 13.42     $ 10.47     $ 15.30     $ 18.31     $ 10.83  



 


 


 


 


  28.18 %     (27.62 )%     .06 %     70.85 %     8.30 %
                                     
$ 52,212     $ 47,750     $ 86,887     $ 93,698     $ 46,551  
$ 49,357     $ 63,423     $ 86,176     $ 69,491     $ 41,090  
                                     
  2.17 %     2.12 %     2.04 %     1.85 %(d)     2.34 %(c)(d)
  1.17 %     1.12 %     1.04 %     .85 %(d)     1.34 %(c)(d)
  (1.47 )%     (1.23 )%     (1.23 )%     (.87 )%(d)     (1.18 )%(c)(d)

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

(Unaudited) Cont’d

 

 

     Class Z  
     Six Months
Ended
May 31, 2004
 

Per Share Operating Performance

        

Net Asset Value, Begining Of Period

   $ 14.11  
    


Income from investment operations:

        

Net investment loss

     (.05 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

     3.82  
    


Total from investment operations

     3.77  
    


Less Distributions:

        

Distributions from net realized gains

      
    


Net asset value, end of period

   $ 17.88  
    


Total Return(a):

     26.72 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 19,810  

Average net assets (000)

   $ 17,972  

Ratios to average net assets:

        

Expenses, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     1.06 %(c)

Expenses, excluding distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     1.06 %(c)

Net investment income (loss)

     (.58 )%(c)

(a) Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods of less than a full year are not annualized.
(b) Commencement of investment operations.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Net of management fee waiver.
(e) Less than ($0.005).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class Z  
Year Ended November 30,     June 30, 1999(b)
Through
November 30, 1999
 
2003     2002     2001     2000    
                                     
$ 10.90     $ 15.74     $ 18.58     $ 10.88     $ 10.00  



 


 


 


 


                                     
  (.01 )     (e)     .04       .01 (d)     (.01 )(d)
  3.22       (4.03 )     .10       7.84       .89  



 


 


 


 


  3.21       (4.03 )     .14       7.85       .88  



 


 


 


 


                                     
        (.81 )     (2.98 )     (.15 )      



 


 


 


 


$ 14.11     $ 10.90     $ 15.74     $ 18.58     $ 10.88  



 


 


 


 


  29.45 %     (26.88 )%     1.14 %     72.55 %     8.80 %
                                     
$ 21,607     $ 19,106     $ 32,475     $ 31,101     $ 8,381  
$ 18,671     $ 24,447     $ 30,209     $ 17,429     $ 6,932  
                                     
  1.17 %     1.12 %     1.04 %     .85 %(d)     1.34 %(c)(d)
  1.17 %     1.12 %     1.04 %     .85 %(d)     1.34 %(c)(d)
  (.48 )%     (.23 )%     (.25 )%     .12 %(d)     (.20 )%(c)(d)

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Gateway Center Three

100 Mulberry Street

Newark, NJ 07102

  (800) 225-1852   www.jennisondryden.com

 

PROXY VOTING
The Board of Directors of the Fund has delegated to the Fund’s investment adviser the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 225-1852 or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

DIRECTORS
David E.A. Carson•Robert F. Gunia•Robert E. La Blanc•Douglas H. McCorkindale•
Richard A. Redeker•Judy A. Rice•Robin B. Smith•Stephen D. Stoneburn•
Clay T. Whitehead
 

 

OFFICERS
Judy A. Rice, President•Robert F. Gunia, Vice President•Grace C. Torres, Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer•William V. Healey, Chief Legal Officer
Maryanne Ryan, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer• Lee D. Augsburger, Chief Compliance Officer

 

MANAGER   Prudential Investments LLC    Gateway Center Three
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102

INVESTMENT ADVISER   Jennison Associates LLC    466 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017

DISTRIBUTOR   Prudential Investment
Management Services LLC
   Gateway Center Three
14th Floor
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102

CUSTODIAN   State Street Bank
and Trust Company
   One Heritage Drive
North Quincy, MA 02171

TRANSFER AGENT   Prudential Mutual Fund
Services LLC
   PO Box 8098
Philadelphia, PA 19101

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM   KPMG LLP    757 Third Avenue
10th Floor

New York, NY 10017

FUND COUNSEL   Sullivan & Cromwell LLP    125 Broad Street
New York, NY 10004

 

Jennison Health Sciences Fund        
Share Class       A   B   C   Z    

NASDAQ

      PHLAX   PHLBX   PHLCX   PHSZX    

CUSIP

      476294509   476294608   476294707   476294806    
                         

 

An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus for the Fund contains this and other information about the Fund. An investor may obtain a prospectus by visiting our website at www.jennisondryden.com or by calling (800) 225-1852. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.


 

The views expressed in this report and information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings are for the period covered by this report and are subject to change thereafter. The accompanying financial statements as of May 31, 2004 were not audited, and accordingly, no auditor’s opinion is expressed on them.

 

Quantitative Management Associates and Prudential Fixed Income are business units of Prudential Investment Management, Inc. (PIM), and Jennison Associates LLC is a subsidiary of PIM. Jennison Associates LLC and PIM are registered investment advisers. PIM is a subsidiary of Prudential Financial, Inc.

 

 

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Jennison Health Sciences Fund            
    Share Class   A   B   C   Z    
   

NASDAQ

  PHLAX   PHLBX   PHLCX   PHSZX    
   

CUSIP

  476294509   476294608   476294707   476294806    
                         

 

MF188E4    IFS-A094330    Ed. 07/2004


 

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Jennison Financial Services Fund

 

 

MAY 31, 2004   SEMIANNUAL REPORT

 

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FUND TYPE

Sector stock

OBJECTIVE

Long-term capital appreciation

 

 

 

This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

 

The views expressed in this report and information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings are for the period covered by this report and are subject to change thereafter.

 

JennisonDryden is a registered trademark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America.

 

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Dear Shareholder,

July 16, 2004

 

The U.S. stock market slowed in 2004 following a particularly strong performance in 2003. Although the recovery in corporate profitability that began in 2003 has continued, the stock market in 2004 has been dominated by a sense of uncertainty.

 

As always, we believe you are best served by a diversified asset allocation strategy developed in consultation with a financial professional who knows you and understands your reasons for investing, the time you have to reach your goals, and the amount of risk you are comfortable assuming. JennisonDryden’s sector funds can add a particular emphasis to your portfolio, such as increased exposure to economic sectors that are growing rapidly. Your financial professional can help you determine whether sector investing is right for you and choose the appropriate funds to implement your strategy.

 

Whether you are investing for your retirement, your children’s education, or some other purpose, JennisonDryden mutual funds offer the experience, resources, and professional discipline of three leading asset managers that can make a difference for you. JennisonDryden equity funds are advised by Jennison Associates LLC and/or Quantitative Management Associates LLC (QMA). Prudential Investment Management, Inc. (PIM) advises the JennisonDryden fixed income and money market funds. Jennison Associates, QMA, and PIM are Registered Investment Advisors and Prudential Financial companies.

 

Thank you for your confidence in JennisonDryden mutual funds.

 

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

 

Judy A. Rice, President

Jennison Sector Funds, Inc./Jennison Financial Services Fund

 

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Your Fund’s Performance

 

Fund objective

The investment objective of the Jennison Financial Services Fund (the Fund) is long-term capital appreciation. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The 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. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end by visiting our website at www.jennisondryden.com or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

Cumulative Total Returns1 as of 5/31/04                       
     Six Months     One Year     Three Years     Since Inception2

Class A

   5.96 %   16.12 %   10.62 %   38.95% (38.73)

Class B

   5.56     15.22     8.08     33.91    (33.69)

Class C

   5.56     15.22     8.08     33.91    (33.69)

Class Z

   6.01     16.40     11.39     40.60    (40.38)

S&P SC 1500 Index3

   6.66     19.46     –3.60     –7.13

S&P SC Financials Index4

   6.75     19.82     9.06     23.05

Lipper Financial Services Funds Avg.5

   5.96     20.88     17.83     41.99
                        
Average Annual Total Returns1 as of 6/30/04                       
           One Year     Three Years     Since Inception2

Class A

         11.15 %   1.49 %   5.98% (5.95)

Class B

         11.75     1.72     6.23    (6.20)

Class C

         15.75     2.66     6.39    (6.36)

Class Z

         17.88     3.71     7.45    (7.42)

S&P SC 1500 Index3

         20.38     0.19     –1.06

S&P SC Financials Index4

         20.13     3.04       4.35

Lipper Financial Services Funds Avg.5

         21.10     5.20       6.91

 

1Source: Prudential Investments LLC, Lipper Inc., and MaCS through Standard & Poor’s (S&P). The cumulative total returns do not take into account applicable sales charges. The average annual total returns do take into account applicable sales charges. Without the distribution and service (12b-1) fee waiver of 0.05% for Class A shares, the returns would have been lower. Through March 14, 2004, the Fund charged a maximum front-end sales charge of 5% for Class A shares and a 12b-1 fee of up to 0.30% annually. Effective March 15, 2004, Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50% and a 12b-1 fee of up to 0.30% annually. Investors who purchase Class A shares in an amount of $1 million or more do not pay a front-end sales charge, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1% for shares sold within 12 months of purchase. Class B shares are subject to a declining CDSC for the first six years after purchase, and a 12b-1 fee

 

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of 1% annually. Approximately seven years after purchase, Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly basis. Through February 1, 2004, Class C shares were subject to a front-end sales charge of 1%, a CDSC of 1% for shares redeemed within 18 months of purchase, and a 12b-1 fee of 1% annually. Class C shares purchased on or after February 2, 2004 are not subject to a front-end sales charge, the CDSC of 1% for Class C shares purchased on or after that date will apply for redemptions within 12 months from the date of purchase, and the annual 12b-1 fee will remain 1%. Class Z shares are not subject to a sales charge or 12b-1 fee. The returns in the tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the redemption of Fund shares. Without waiver of management fees and/or expense subsidization, the Fund’s cumulative and average annual total returns would have been lower, as indicated in parentheses.

2Inception date: 6/30/99.

3The Standard & Poor’s SuperComposite (S&P SC) 1500 Index—an unmanaged index of the 500 large, established, publicly traded stocks in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Stock Price Index (S&P 500 Index); the 400 stocks contained in the S&P Mid-Cap 400 Index; and the 600 small-capitalization stocks comprising the S&P SmallCap 600 Index—gives a broad look at how U.S. stock prices have performed.

4The S&P SC Financials Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of the financial sector of the S&P SC 1500 Index.

5The Lipper Financial Services Funds Average (Lipper Average) represents returns based on an average return of all funds in the Lipper Financial Services Funds category for the periods noted. Funds in the Lipper Average invest primarily in equity securities of companies engaged in providing financial services, including, but not limited to, banks, finance companies, insurance companies, and securities/brokerage firms.

Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the S&P SC 1500 Index and the S&P SC Financials Index would be lower if they included the effects of sales charges, operating expenses of a mutual fund, or taxes. Returns for the Lipper Average reflect the deduction of operating expenses of a mutual fund, but not sales charges or taxes.

 

Five Largest Holdings expressed as a percentage of net assets as of 5/31/04       

Citigroup, Inc., Diversified Financial Services

   13.6 %

American International Group, Inc. (AIG), Insurance

   7.5  

Redwood Trust, Inc., Real Estate Investment Trust

   6.2  

Bank of America Corp., Commercial Banks

   6.0  

State Street Corp., Capital Markets

   5.1  

Holdings are subject to change.

 

Five Largest Industries expressed as a percentage of net assets as of 5/31/04       

Capital Markets

   27.0 %

Consumer Finance

   18.8  

Commercial Banks

   15.1  

Diversified Financial Services

   14.4  

Insurance

   10.5  

Industry weightings are subject to change.

 

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Financial Statements

 

MAY 31, 2004   SEMIANNUAL REPORT

 

Jennison Sector Funds, Inc.

Jennison Financial Services Fund


Portfolio of Investments

 

as of May 31, 2004 (Unaudited)

 

Shares      Description    Value (Note 1)
               

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS    99.5%

      

COMMON STOCKS

      

Capital Markets    27.0%

      
38,000     

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.(a)

   $ 1,852,500
41,900     

Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc.(b)

     3,396,414
12,800     

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

     1,202,048
134,010     

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.

     4,936,929
65,200     

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.

     4,932,380
84,300     

Mellon Financial Corp.

     2,481,792
87,700     

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.(b)

     4,981,360
11,900     

Morgan Stanley

     636,769
73,000     

National Financial Partners Corp.

     2,555,000
128,900     

State Street Corp.

     6,241,338
           

              33,216,530

Commercial Banks    15.1%

      
88,859     

Bank of America Corp.

     7,386,848
166,000     

Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.

     4,017,200
52,647     

U.S. Bancorp

     1,479,381
96,700     

Wells Fargo & Co.(b)

     5,685,960
           

              18,569,389

Consumer Finance    18.8%

      
71,300     

Alliance Data Systems Corp.(a)

     2,638,813
121,600     

American Express Co.(b)

     6,165,120
70,400     

Capital One Financial Corp.(b)

     4,932,224
192,950     

MBNA Corp.

     4,900,930
118,200     

SLM Corp.

     4,530,606
           

              23,167,693

Diversified Financial Services    14.4%

      
55,500     

Assured Guaranty Ltd.(a)(b)

     943,500
361,580     

Citigroup, Inc.

     16,788,159
           

              17,731,659

Insurance    10.5%

      
53,700     

Ambac Financial Group, Inc.

     3,713,355
125,604     

American International Group, Inc.

     9,206,773
           

              12,920,128

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Shares      Description    Value (Note 1)  
                 

Real Estate Investment Trust    6.2%

        
153,500     

Redwood Trust, Inc.

   $ 7,653,510  

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance    7.5%

        
85,399     

Countrywide Financial, Inc.(b)

     5,508,236  
85,400     

The PMI Group, Inc.

     3,686,718  
           


              9,194,954  
           


      

Total long-term investments
(cost $106,995,992)

     122,453,863  
           


SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS    24.5%

        

Mutual Fund    24.0%

        
29,568,877     

Dryden Core Investment Fund - Taxable Money Market Series(c) (Note 3)

     29,568,877  
           


Principal

Amount (000)


      

U.S. Government Securities    0.5%

        

$           605

    

United States Treasury Bills, 0.91%, 6/24/04

     604,656  
           


      

Total short-term investments
(cost $30,173,533)

     30,173,533  
           


      

Total Investments, Before Outstanding Options Written    124.0%
(Cost $137,169,525)

     152,627,396  
           


Contracts


             

OUTSTANDING OPTIONS WRITTEN(a)    (0.1%)

        

Put Options    (0.1%)

        
      

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. expiring 7/17/04 @ $40

        
330     

(premium received $55,109)

     (107,250 )
           


      

Total Investments    123.9%
(cost $137,114,416; Note 5)

     152,520,146  
      

Liabilities in excess of other assets    (23.9%)

     (29,404,328 )
           


      

Net Assets    100%

   $ 123,115,818  
           



(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Securities, or portion thereof, on loan, see Note 4.
(c) Represents security, or portion thereof, purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan, see Note 4.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

as of May 31, 2004 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments, at value, including securities on loan of $28,140,570 (cost $137,169,525)

   $ 152,627,396  

Cash

     6,323  

Receivable for investments sold

     2,158,147  

Dividends and interest receivable

     64,998  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     60,509  

Prepaid expenses

     886  
    


Total assets

     154,918,259  
    


Liabilities

        

Payable to broker for collateral for securities on loan (Note 4)

     29,134,724  

Payable for investments purchased

     1,854,335  

Payable for Fund shares reacquired

     412,090  

Accrued expenses

     134,159  

Outstanding options written (premium received $55,109)

     107,250  

Distribution fee payable

     82,772  

Management fee payable

     77,111  
    


Total liabilities

     31,802,441  
    


Net Assets

   $ 123,115,818  
    


          

Net assets were comprised of:

        

Common stock, at par

   $ 100,729  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     101,068,746  
    


       101,169,475  

Net investment loss

     (85,826 )

Accumulated net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions

     6,626,439  

Net unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currencies

     15,405,730  
    


Net assets May 31, 2004

   $ 123,115,818  
    


 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class A

      

Net asset value and redemption price per share

      

$27,390,618 ÷ 2,202,264 shares of common stock issued and outstanding

   $ 12.44

Maximum sales charge (5.50% of offering price)

     0.72
    

Maximum offering price to public

   $ 13.16
    

Class B

      

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share

      

$65,885,425 ÷ 5,423,071 shares of common stock issued and outstanding

   $ 12.15
    

Class C

      

Net asset value and redemption price per share

      

$26,365,843 ÷ 2,170,141 shares of common stock issued and outstanding

   $ 12.15
    

Class Z

      

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share

      

$3,473,932 ÷ 277,464 shares of common stock issued and outstanding

   $ 12.52
    

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Jennison Sector Funds, Inc./Jennison Financial Services Fund   9


Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended May 31, 2004 (Unaudited)

 

Net Investment Loss

        

Income

        

Dividends

   $ 1,303,164  

Interest

     1,137  

Income from securities loaned, net

     5,304  
    


Total income

     1,309,605  
    


Expenses

        

Management fee

     497,087  

Distribution fee—Class A

     35,607  

Distribution fee—Class B

     351,725  

Distribution fee—Class C

     146,479  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses

     182,000  

Custodian’s fees and expenses

     71,000  

Reports to shareholders

     22,000  

Registration fees

     17,000  

Audit fee

     13,000  

Legal fees and expenses

     10,000  

Directors’ fees

     6,000  

Miscellaneous

     3,132  
    


Total expenses

     1,355,030  
    


Net investment loss

     (45,425 )
    


Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments And Foreign Currency Transactions

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

        

Investment transactions

     7,190,007  

Foreign currency transactions

     (8 )
    


       7,189,999  
    


Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

        

Investments

     414,639  

Options written

     (52,141 )
    


       362,498  
    


Net gain on investments

     7,552,497  
    


Net Increase In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 7,507,072  
    


 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

(Unaudited)

 

    

Six Months
Ended

May 31, 2004

      

Year

Ended
November 30, 2003

 

Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets

                   

Operations

                   

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (45,425 )      $ 242,806  

Net realized gain on investment transactions and foreign currency transactions

     7,189,999          2,056,981  

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     362,498          15,944,751  
    


    


Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     7,507,072          18,244,538  
    


    


Dividends and distributions (Note 1)

                   

Dividends from net investment income

                   

Class A

     (183,735 )         

Class Z

     (64,827 )         
    


    


       (248,562 )         
    


    


Distributions from net realized gains

                   

Class A

     (134,212 )        (965,773 )

Class B

     (330,996 )        (2,557,104 )

Class C

     (132,796 )        (1,125,638 )

Class Z

     (17,206 )        (283,870 )
    


    


       (615,210 )        (4,932,385 )
    


    


Fund share transactions (Net of share conversions) (Note 6)

                   

Net proceeds from shares sold

     4,725,422          11,411,328  

Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     813,194          4,656,555  

Cost of shares reacquired

     (20,872,734 )        (33,857,702 )
    


    


Net decrease in net assets from Fund share transactions

     (15,334,118 )        (17,789,819 )
    


    


Total decrease

     (8,690,818 )        (4,477,666 )

Net Assets

                   

Beginning of period

     131,806,636          136,284,302  
    


    


End of period(a)

   $ 123,115,818        $ 131,806,636  
    


    



(a) Includes undistributed net investment income of:

   $        $ 208,161  
    


    


 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

(Unaudited)

 

Jennison Sector Funds, Inc. (the “Company”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end management investment company. The Company currently consists of four portfolios: Jennison Health Sciences Fund, Jennison Technology Fund, Jennison Utility Fund and Jennison Financial Services Fund (the “fund”). These financial statements relate to Jennison Financial Services Fund. The financial statements of the other portfolios are not presented herein. Investment operations for the Fund commenced on June 30, 1999.

 

The Fund is non-diversified and its investment objective is long-term capital appreciation. It seeks to achieve this objective by investing primarily in equities of companies in the financial services group of industries.

 

Note 1. Accounting Policies

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Company and the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

 

Securities Valuation: Securities listed on a securities exchange are valued at the last sale price on such exchange on the day of valuation or, if there was no sale on such day, at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices, or at the last bid price on such day in the absence of an asked price. Securities that are actively traded via Nasdaq are valued at the official closing price as provided by Nasdaq. Securities that are actively traded in the over-the-counter market, including listed securities for which the primary market is believed by Prudential Investments LLC (“PI” or “Manager”) in consultation with the subadvisor, to be over-the-counter, are valued at market value using prices provided, by an independent pricing agent or principle market maker. Futures contracts and options thereon traded on a commodities exchange or board of trade are valued at the last sale price at the close of trading on such exchange or board of trade or, if there was no sale on the applicable commodities exchange or board of trade on such day, at the mean between the most recently quoted prices on such exchange or board of trade or at the last bid price in the absence of an asked price. Prices may be obtained from independent pricing services which use information provided by market makers or estimates of market values obtained from yield data relating to investments or securities with similar characteristics. Securities for which reliable market quotations are not readily available, or whose values have been affected by events occurring after the close of the security’s foreign market and before the Fund’s normal pricing time, are valued at

 

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fair value in accordance with Board of Directors’ approved fair valuation procedures. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the price used by other mutual funds to calculate their net asset value. As of May 31, 2004, there were no securities valued in accordance with such procedures.

 

Investments in mutual funds are valued at their net asset value as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange on the date of valuation.

 

Short-term securities which mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The amortized cost method includes valuing a security at its cost on the date of purchase and thereafter assuming a constant amortization to maturity of the difference between the principal amount due at maturity and cost. Short-term securities which mature in more than 60 days are valued at current market quotations.

 

Securities Lending: The Fund may lend its portfolio securities to broker-dealers. The loans are secured by collateral at least equal at all times to the market value of the securities loaned. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the lender securities identical to the loaned securities. Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, the Fund has the right to repurchase the securities using the collateral in the open market. The Fund recognizes income, net of any rebate and securities lending agent fees, for lending its securities in the form of fees or interest on the investment of any cash received as collateral. The Fund also continues to receive interest and dividend or amounts equivalent thereto, on securities loaned and recognizes any unrealized gain or loss in the market price of the securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan.

 

Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:

 

(i) market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities—at the current daily rates of exchange.

 

(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses—at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

 

Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the fiscal year, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

(Unaudited) Cont’d

 

from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities held at the end of the fiscal year. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities sold during the fiscal year. Accordingly, realized foreign currency gains or losses are included in the reported net realized gains or losses on investment transactions.

 

Net realized gains or losses on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains or losses from holdings of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates of security transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains or losses from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities (other than investments) at year-end exchange rates are reflected as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currencies.

 

Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of domestic origin as a result of, among other factors, the possibility of political and economic instability or the level of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets.

 

Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains or losses from investment and currency transactions on sales of portfolio securities are calculated on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date and interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, as required, is recorded on the accrual basis. Expenses are recorded on the accrual basis. The Company’s expenses are allocated to the respective portfolios on the basis of relative net assets except for expenses that are charged directly at the portfolio or class level.

 

Net investment income or loss (other than distribution fees which are charged directly to respective class, and unrealized and realized gains or losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of the day.

 

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Options: The Fund may either purchase or write options in order to hedge against adverse market movements or fluctuations in value caused by changes in prevailing interest rates with respect to securities which the Fund currently owns or intends to purchase. The Fund’s principal reason for writing options is to realize, through receipt of premiums, a greater current return than would be realized on the underlying security alone. When the Fund purchases an option, it pays a premium and an amount equal to that premium is recorded as an asset. When the Fund writes an option, it receives a premium and an amount equal to that premium is recorded as a liability. The asset or liability is adjusted daily to reflect the current market value of the option.

 

If an option expires unexercised, the Fund realizes a gain or loss to the extent of the premium received or paid. If an option is exercised, the premium received or paid is recorded as an adjustment to the proceeds from the sale or the cost basis of the purchase in determining whether the Fund has realized a gain or loss. The difference between the premium and the amount received or paid on effecting a closing purchase or sale transaction is also treated as a realized gain or loss. Gain or loss on purchased options is included in net realized gain or loss on investment transactions. Gain or loss on written options is presented separately as net realized gain or loss on written options.

 

The Fund, as writer of an option, may have no control over whether the underlying securities may be sold (called) or purchased (put). As a result, the Fund bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option. The Fund, as purchaser of an option, bears the risk of the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts.

 

Written options involve elements of both market and credit risk in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Dividends and Distributions: The Fund expects to pay dividends of net investment income and distributions of net realized capital and currency gains, if any, annually. Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from generally accepted accounting principals, are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Taxes: For federal income tax purposes, each portfolio in the Company is treated as a separate taxpaying entity. It is the Fund’s policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

(Unaudited) Cont’d

 

 

Withholding taxes on foreign dividends are recorded net of reclaimable amounts, at the time the related income is earned.

 

Estimates: The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Note 2. Agreements

 

The Company has a management agreement for the Fund with PI. Pursuant to this agreement, PI has responsibility for all investment advisory services and supervises the subadvisor’s performance of such services. PI has entered into a subadvisory agreement with Jennison Associates LLC (“Jennison”). The subadvisory agreements provide that Jennison furnishes investment advisory services in connection with the management of the Fund. In connection therewith, Jennison assumes the day-to-day management responsibilities of the Fund and is obligated to keep certain books and records of the Fund. PI pays for the services of Jennison, the cost of compensation of officers of the Fund, occupancy and certain clerical and bookkeeping costs of the Fund. The Fund bears all other costs and expenses.

 

Effective June 1, 2004 the management fee paid to PI is computed daily and payable monthly at an annual rate of 0.75 of 1% of average daily net assets up to $1 billion and 0.70 of 1% of average daily net assets in excess of $1 billion. Prior to June 1, 2004 the management fee was 0.75 of 1% of average daily net assets.

 

The Fund has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”), which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares of the Fund. The Fund compensates PIMS for distributing and servicing the Fund’s Class A, Class B and Class C shares, pursuant to plans of distribution (the “Class A, B and C Plans”), regardless of expenses actually incurred by PIMS. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly. No distribution or service fees are paid to PIMS as distributor of the Class Z shares of the Fund.

 

Pursuant to the Class A, B and C Plans, the Fund compensates PIMS for distribution-related activities at an annual rate of up to .30 of 1%, 1% and 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A, B and C shares, respectively. For the six months ended

 

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May 31, 2004, PIMS contractually agreed to limit such fees to .25 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A Shares.

 

PIMS has advised the Fund that it received approximately $22,700 and $1,500 in front-end sales charges resulting from sales of Class A and Class C shares, respectively, during the six months ended May 31, 2004. From these fees, PIMS paid such sales charges to affiliated broker-dealers, which in turn paid commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs.

 

PIMS has advised the Fund that for the six months ended May 31, 2004, it received approximately $84,200 and $2,400 in contingent deferred sales charges imposed upon redemptions by certain Class B and Class C shareholders, respectively.

 

PI, PIMS and Jennison are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).

 

The Fund, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the “Funds”), is a party to a syndicated credit agreement (“SCA”) with a group of banks. The SCA provides for a commitment of $800 million and allows the Funds to increase the commitment to $1 billion, if necessary. Interest on any borrowings under the SCA will be at market rates. The Funds pay a commitment fee of .08 of 1% of the unused portion of the SCA. The commitment fee is accrued and paid quarterly and is allocated to the funds pro rata, based on net assets. The purpose of the SCA is to serve as an alternative source of funding for capital share redemptions. The expiration date of the SCA was April 30, 2004. Effective May 1, 2004, the commitment was reduced to $500 million. All other terms and conditions remain the same. The expiration date of the renewed SCA is October 29, 2004. The Fund did not borrow any amounts pursuant to the SCA during the six months ended May 31, 2004.

 

Note 3. Other Transactions With Affiliates

 

Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), an affiliate of PI and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, serves as the Company’s transfer agent. During the six months ended May 31, 2004, the Fund incurred fees of approximately $122,000 for the services of PMFS. As of May 31, 2004, approximately $19,600 of such fees were due to PMFS. Transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates, where applicable.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

(Unaudited) Cont’d

 

The Fund pays networking fees to affiliated and unaffiliated broker/dealers. These networking fees are payments made to broker/dealers that clear mutual fund transactions through a national clearing system. The Fund incurred approximately $21,000 in total networking fees, of which the amount relating to the services of Wachovia Securities, LLC (“Wachovia”) was approximately $19,200 for the six months ended May 31, 2004. As of May 31, 2004 approximately $3,800 of such fees were due to Wachovia. These amounts are included in transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations.

 

Prudential Investment Management, Inc. (“PIM”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, is the securities lending agent for the Fund. For the six months ended May 31, 2004, PIM has been compensated approximately $1,800 for these services.

 

The Fund invests in the Taxable Money Market Series (the “Portfolio”), a portfolio of Dryden Core Investment Fund, pursuant to an exemptive order received from the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Portfolio is a money market mutual fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and managed by PI. During the six months ended May 31, 2004, the Fund earned income of approximately $4,300 and $5,300 (net), from the Portfolio, by investing its excess cash and collateral received from securities lending, respectively.

 

Note 4. Portfolio Securities

 

Purchases and sales of investment securities, other than short-term investments, for the six months ended May 31, 2004, were $39,317,202 and $56,143,149 respectively.

 

As of May 31, 2004, the Fund had securities on loan with an aggregate market value of $28,140,570. The Fund received $29,134,724 in cash as collateral for securities on loan which was used to purchase highly liquid short-term investments in accordance with the Fund’s securities lending procedures.

 

Transactions in options written during the year ended May 31, 2004, were as follows:

 

     Number of
Contracts


     Premiums
Received


 

Options outstanding as of November 30, 2003

        $  

Options written

   (330 )      (55,109 )
    

  


Options outstanding as of May 31, 2004

   (330 )    $ (55,109 )
    

  


 

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Note 5. Distributions and Tax Information

 

The United States federal income tax basis of the Fund’s investments and the net unrealized appreciation as of May 31, 2004 were as follows:

 

Tax Basis
of Investments


  

Appreciation


  

Depreciation


  

Net Unrealized
Appreciation


$137,473,559    $15,699,520    $545,683    $15,153,837

 

The difference between book basis and tax basis was attributable to deferred losses on wash sales.

 

Note 6. Capital

 

The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.5%. Prior to March 15, 2004 Class A shares were sold with a front-end sales charge of 5.0%. Effective on March 15, 2004, all investors who purchase Class A shares in an amount of $1 million or more and sell these shares within 12 months of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1%, including investors who purchase their shares through broker-dealers affiliated with Prudential. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which declines from 5% to zero depending upon the period of time the shares are held. Through February 1, 2004, Class C shares were sold with a front-end sales charge of 1% and a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% during the first 18 months. Class C shares purchased on or after February 2, 2004 are not subject to a front-end sales charge and the contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for Class C shares is 12 months from the date of purchase. Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly basis approximately seven years after purchase. A special exchange privilege is also available for shareholders who qualify to purchase Class A shares at net asset value. Class Z shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charge and are offered exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.

There are 400 million shares of $.01 par value per share common stock authorized, divided into four classes, designated Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z common stock, each of which consists of 100 million authorized shares.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

(Unaudited) Cont’d

 

Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:

 

Class A


   Shares

     Amount

 

Six Months ended May 31, 2004:

               

Shares sold

   153,465      $ 1,945,608  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   24,941        298,392  

Shares reacquired

   (308,329 )      (3,868,353 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

   (129,923 )      (1,624,353 )

Shares issued upon conversion from Class B

   51,986        650,879  
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (77,937 )    $ (973,474 )
    

  


Year ended November 30, 2003:

               

Shares sold

   248,428      $ 2,642,024  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   91,564        909,860  

Shares reacquired

   (722,479 )      (7,525,072 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

   (382,487 )      (3,973,188 )

Shares issued upon conversion from Class B

   101,820        1,048,346  
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (280,667 )    $ (2,924,842 )
    

  


Class B


             

Six Months ended May 31, 2004:

               

Shares sold

   146,282      $ 1,819,398  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   26,303        308,796  

Shares reacquired

   (649,366 )      (8,027,728 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

   (476,781 )      (5,899,534 )

Shares reacquired upon conversion into Class A

   (53,090 )      (650,879 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (529,871 )    $ (6,550,413 )
    

  


Year ended November 30, 2003:

               

Shares sold

   352,157      $ 3,663,125  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   245,226        2,389,308  

Shares reacquired

   (1,292,814 )      (13,106,341 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

   (695,431 )      (7,053,908 )

Shares reacquired upon conversion into Class A

   (104,073 )      (1,048,346 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (799,504 )    $ (8,102,254 )
    

  


 

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Class C


   Shares

     Amount

 

Six Months ended May 31, 2004:

               

Shares sold

   45,461      $ 565,612  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   10,718        125,830  

Shares reacquired

   (376,578 )      (4,650,009 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (320,399 )    $ (3,958,567 )
    

  


Year ended November 30, 2003:

               

Shares sold

   171,268      $ 1,790,908  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   111,301        1,084,292  

Shares reacquired

   (770,626 )      (7,816,222 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (488,057 )    $ (4,941,022 )
    

  


Class Z


             

Six Months ended May 31, 2004:

               

Shares sold

   30,884      $ 394,804  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   6,671        80,176  

Shares reacquired

   (345,174 )      (4,326,644 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (307,619 )    $ (3,851,664 )
    

  


Year ended November 30, 2003:

               

Shares sold

   309,386      $ 3,315,271  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   27,349        273,095  

Shares reacquired

   (516,412 )      (5,410,067 )
    

  


Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

   (179,677 )    $ (1,821,701 )
    

  


 

Note 7. Change in Independent Auditors

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was previously the independent auditors for the Fund. The decision to change the independent auditors was approved by the Audit Committee and by the Board of Directors in a meeting held on November 30, 2003, resulting in KPMG LLP’s appointment as independent auditors of the Fund.

 

The reports on the financial statements of the Fund audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP through the year ended November 30, 2003 did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. There were no disagreements between the Fund and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

     Class A

 
     Six Months Ended
May 31, 2004
 

Per Share Operating Performance:

        

Net Asset Value, Beginning Of Period

   $ 11.88  
    


Income/Loss from investment operations

        

Net investment income

     .03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     .67  
    


Total from investment operations

     .70  
    


Less Distributions

        

Dividends from net investment income

     (.08 )

Distributions from net realized gain on investment

     (.06 )
    


Total distributions

     (.14 )
    


Net asset value, end of period

   $ 12.44  
    


Total Return(a):

     5.96 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 27,391  

Average net assets (000)

   $ 28,486  

Ratios to average net assets:

        

Expenses, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees(g)

     1.49 %(d)

Expenses, excluding distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     1.24 %(d)

Net investment income

     .48 %(d)

For Class A, B, C and Z shares:

        

Portfolio turnover rate

     30 %(h)

(a) Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported, and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods less than a full year are not annualized.
(b) Less than $.005 per share.
(c) Commencement of investment operations.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
(f) Net of management fee waiver.
(g) The distributor of the Fund contractually agreed to limit its distribution and service (12b-1) fees to .25 of 1% of the average net assets of the Class A shares.
(h) Portfolio turnover for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class A  
Year Ended November 30,     June 30, 1999(c) Through
November 30, 1999
 
2003     2002     2001(e)     2000(e)    
                                     
$ 10.58     $ 11.92     $ 11.11     $ 9.36     $ 10.00  



 


 


 


 


                                     
  .08       .04       .05       .08       (b)
  1.60       (.76 )     .86       1.67       (.64 )



 


 


 


 


  1.68       (.72 )     .91       1.75       (.64 )



 


 


 


 


                                     
              (.10 )            
  (.38 )     (.62 )                  



 


 


 


 


  (.38 )     (.62 )     (.10 )            



 


 


 


 


$ 11.88     $ 10.58     $ 11.92     $ 11.11     $ 9.36  



 


 


 


 


  16.61 %     (6.42 )%     8.06 %     18.80 %     (6.40 )%
                                     
$ 27,092     $ 27,084     $ 36,622     $ 28,801     $ 22,050  
$ 25,604     $ 32,778     $ 36,447     $ 22,614     $ 21,235  
                                     
  1.57 %     1.50 %     1.45 %     1.33 %(f)     1.58 %(d)(f)
  1.32 %     1.25 %     1.20 %     1.08 %(f)     1.33 %(d)(f)
  .74 %     .28 %     .44 %     .83 %(f)     .09 %(d)(f)
                                     
  93 %     65 %     81 %     85 %     39 %(h)

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

(Unaudited) Cont’d

 

 

     Class B

 
     Six Months Ended
May 31, 2004
 

Per Share Operating Performance:

        

Net Asset Value, Beginning Of Period

   $ 11.57  
    


Income/Loss from investment operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

     (.02 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     .66  
    


Total from investment operations

     .64  
    


Less Distributions

        

Distributions from net realized gain on investment

     (.06 )
    


Net asset value, end of period

   $ 12.15  
    


Total Return(a):

     5.56 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 65,885  

Average net assets (000)

   $ 70,345  

Ratios to average net assets:

        

Expenses, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     2.24 %(d)

Expenses, excluding distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     1.24 %(d)

Net investment income

     (.27 )%(d)

(a) Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported, and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods less than a full year are not annualized.
(b) Less than $.005 per share.
(c) Commencement of investment operations.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
(f) Net of management fee waiver.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class B  
Year Ended November 30,     June 30, 1999(c) Through
November 30, 1999
 
2003     2002     2001(e)     2000(e)    
                                     
$ 10.39     $ 11.80     $ 11.00     $ 9.33     $ 10.00  



 


 


 


 


                                     
  (b)     (.06 )     (.04 )     .01       (.02 )
  1.56       (.73 )     .84       1.66       (.65 )



 


 


 


 


  1.56       (.79 )     .80       1.67       (.67 )



 


 


 


 


                                     
  (.38 )     (.62 )                  



 


 


 


 


$ 11.57     $ 10.39     $ 11.80     $ 11.00     $ 9.33  



 


 


 


 


  15.73 %     (7.11 )%     7.27 %     17.90 %     (6.70 )%
                                     
$ 68,888     $ 70,132     $ 91,892     $ 78,182     $ 50,252  
$ 65,823     $ 83,029     $ 92,775     $ 59,442     $ 44,194  
                                     
  2.32 %     2.25 %     2.20 %     2.08 %(f)     2.33 %(d)(f)
  1.32 %     1.25 %     1.20 %     1.08 %(f)     1.33 %(d)(f)
  (.01 )%     (.47 )%     (.31 )%     .09 %(f)     (.69 )%(d)(f)
                                     

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

(Unaudited) Cont’d

 

 

     Class C

 
     Six Months Ended
May 31, 2004
 

Per Share Operating Performance:

        

Net Asset Value, Beginning Of Period

   $ 11.57  
    


Income/Loss from investment operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

     (.02 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     .66  
    


Total from investment operations

     .64  
    


Less Distributions

        

Distributions from net realized gain on investment

     (.06 )
    


Net asset value, end of period

   $ 12.15  
    


Total Return(a):

     5.56 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 26,366  

Average net assets (000)

   $ 29,296  

Ratios to average net assets:

        

Expenses, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     2.24 %(d)

Expenses, excluding distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     1.24 %(d)

Net investment income

     (.26 )%(d)

(a) Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported, and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods less than a full year are not annualized.
(b) Less than $.005 per share.
(c) Commencement of investment operations.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
(f) Net of management fee waiver.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class C  
Year Ended November 30,     June 30, 1999(c) Through
November 30, 1999
 
2003     2002     2001(e)     2000(e)    
                                     
$ 10.39     $ 11.80     $ 11.00     $ 9.33     $ 10.00  



 


 


 


 


                                     
  (b)     (.06 )     (.04 )     .01       (.02 )
  1.56       (.73 )     .84       1.66       (.65 )



 


 


 


 


  1.56       (.79 )     .80       1.67       (.67 )



 


 


 


 


                                     
  (.38 )     (.62 )                  



 


 


 


 


$ 11.57     $ 10.39     $ 11.80     $ 11.00     $ 9.33  



 


 


 


 


  15.73 %     (7.11 )%     7.27 %     17.90 %     (6.70 )%
                                     
$ 28,820     $ 30,937     $ 44,119     $ 41,011     $ 26,939  
$ 28,204     $ 38,005     $ 46,601     $ 30,639     $ 25,325  
                                     
  2.32 %     2.25 %     2.20 %     2.08 %(f)     2.33 %(d)(f)
  1.32 %     1.25 %     1.20 %     1.08 %(f)     1.33 %(d)(f)
  (.02 )%     (.47 )%     (.30 )%     .09 %(f)     (.66 )%(d)(f)
                                     

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

(Unaudited) Cont’d

 

 

     Class Z

 
     Six Months Ended
May 31, 2004
 

Per Share Operating Performance:

        

Net Asset Value, Beginning Of Period

   $ 11.98  
    


Income/Loss from investment operations

        

Net investment income

     .06  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     .65  
    


Total from investment operations

     .71  
    


Less Distributions

        

Dividends from net investment income

     (.11 )

Distributions from net realized gain on investment

     (.06 )
    


Total distributions

     (.17 )
    


Net asset value, end of period

   $ 12.52  
    


Total Return(a):

     6.01 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 3,474  

Average net assets (000)

   $ 4,430  

Ratios to average net assets:

        

Expenses, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     1.24 %(c)

Expenses, excluding distribution and service (12b-1) fees

     1.24 %(c)

Net investment income

     .79 %(c)

(a) Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported, and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods less than a full year are not annualized.
(b) Commencement of investment operations.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
(e) Net of management fee waiver.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class Z  
Year Ended November 30,     June 30, 1999(b) Through
November 30, 1999
 
2003     2002     2001(d)     2000(d)    
                                     
$ 10.63     $ 11.95     $ 11.15     $ 9.36     $ 10.00  



 


 


 


 


                                     
  .11       .08       .08       .11       .01  
  1.62       (.78 )     .86       1.68       (.65 )



 


 


 


 


  1.73       (.70 )     .94       1.79       (.64 )



 


 


 


 


                                     
              (.14 )            
  (.38 )     (.62 )                  



 


 


 


 


  (.38 )     (.62 )     (.14 )            



 


 


 


 


$ 11.98     $ 10.63     $ 11.95     $ 11.15     $ 9.36  



 


 


 


 


  17.02 %     (6.22 )%     8.30 %     19.10 %     (6.40 )%
                                     
$ 7,007     $ 8,131     $ 13,570     $ 9,753     $ 4,941  
$ 6,851     $ 11,031     $ 12,855     $ 5,913     $ 4,972  
                                     
  1.32 %     1.25 %     1.20 %     1.08 %(e)     1.33 %(c)(e)
  1.32 %     1.25 %     1.20 %     1.08 %(e)     1.33 %(c)(e)
  .98 %     .52 %     .70 %     1.13 %(e)     .35 %(c)(e)
                                     

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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n MAIL   n TELEPHONE   n WEBSITE

Gateway Center Three

100 Mulberry Street

Newark, NJ 07102

  (800) 225-1852   www.jennisondryden.com

 

PROXY VOTING
The Board of Directors of the Fund has delegated to the Fund’s investment adviser the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 225-1852 or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

DIRECTORS
David E.A. Carson • Robert F. Gunia • Robert E. La Blanc • Douglas H. McCorkindale •
Richard A. Redeker • Judy A. Rice • Robin B. Smith • Stephen D. Stoneburn •
Clay T. Whitehead

 

OFFICERS
Judy A. Rice, President • Robert F. Gunia, Vice President • Grace C. Torres, Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer • William V. Healey, Chief Legal Officer • Maryanne Ryan, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer •Lee D. Augsburger, Chief Compliance Officer

 

MANAGER   Prudential Investments LLC    Gateway Center Three
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102

INVESTMENT ADVISER   Jennison Associates LLC    466 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017

DISTRIBUTOR   Prudential Investment
Management Services LLC
   Gateway Center Three
14th Floor

100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102

CUSTODIAN   State Street Bank and Trust
Company
   One Heritage Drive
North Quincy, MA 02171

TRANSFER AGENT   Prudential Mutual Fund
Services LLC
   PO Box 8098
Philadelphia, PA 19101

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM   KPMG LLP    757 Third Avenue

10th Floor
New York, NY 10017

FUND COUNSEL   Sullivan & Cromwell LLP    125 Broad Street
New York, NY 10004

 

    Jennison Financial Services Fund    
   

Share Class

  A   B   C   Z    
   

NASDAQ

  PFSAX   PUFBX   PUFCX   PFSZX    
   

CUSIP

  476294103   476294202   476294301   476294400    
                         

 

An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus for the Fund contains this and other information about the Fund. An investor may obtain a prospectus by visiting our website at www.jennisondryden.com or by calling (800) 225-1852. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.


 

The views expressed in this report and information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings are for the period covered by this report and are subject to change thereafter. The accompanying financial statements as of May 31, 2004 were not audited, and accordingly, no auditor’s opinion is expressed on them.

 

Quantitative Management Associates and Prudential Fixed Income are business units of Prudential Investment Management, Inc. (PIM), and Jennison Associates LLC is a subsidiary of PIM. Jennison Associates LLC and PIM are registered investment advisers. PIM is a subsidiary of Prudential Financial, Inc.

 

 

E-DELIVERY

To receive your mutual fund documents on-line, go to www.icsdelivery.com/prudential/funds and enroll. Instead of receiving printed documents by mail, you will receive notification via e-mail when new materials are available. You can cancel your enrollment or change your e-mail address at any time by clicking on the change/cancel enrollment option at the icsdelivery website address.

 

Mutual Funds:

ARE NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY   MAY LOSE VALUE   ARE NOT A DEPOSIT OF OR GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK OR ANY BANK AFFILIATE


LOGO

 

 

Jennison Financial Services Fund            
   

Share Class

  A   B   C   Z    
   

NASDAQ

  PFSAX   PUFBX   PUFCX   PFSZX    
   

CUSIP

  476294103   476294202   476294301   476294400    
                         

MF188E2    IFS-A094329    Ed. 07/2004


Item 2      Code of Ethics — Not required as this is not an annual filing.
Item 3      Audit Committee Financial Expert – Not applicable with semi-annual filing
Item 4      Principal Accountant Fees and Services – Not applicable with semi-annual filing.
Item 5      Audit Committee of Listed Registrants – Not applicable.
Item 6      Schedule of Investments – The schedule is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.
Item 7      Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not applicable.
Item 8      Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers – Not applicable.
Item 9      Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders: None.
Item 10      Controls and Procedures

 

  (a) It is the conclusion of the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer that the effectiveness of the registrant’s current disclosure controls and procedures (such disclosure controls and procedures having been evaluated within 90 days of the date of this filing) provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the Commission’s rules and forms and that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer in order to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

  (b) There have been no significant changes in the registrant’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

 

Item 11      Exhibits

 

  (a) Code of Ethics – Not applicable with semi-annual filing.

 

  (b) Certifications pursuant to Section 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act – Attached hereto

 


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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

(Registrant)

 

Jennison Sector Funds, Inc.

By (Signature and Title)*

 

/s/ William V. Healey

   

William V. Healey

Chief Legal Officer

Date

 

July 30, 2004

 

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 (Signature and Title)*

 

/s/ Judy A. Rice

   

Judy A. Rice

President and Principal Executive Officer

Date

 

July 30, 2004

By (Signature and Title)*

 

/s/ Grace C. Torres

   

Grace C. Torres

Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer

Date

 

July 30, 2004

 

* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.