-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, GK2W2/wus0y4+b023/wp0Uk2NGyFQN5PixTcDHmQPCpK9pw6stYHfKWC5hc8iHSG eFC83s1Kp1BcLyjmpIKHMw== 0000950124-98-005707.txt : 19981019 0000950124-98-005707.hdr.sgml : 19981019 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950124-98-005707 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: N-14 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 FILED AS OF DATE: 19981016 SROS: NONE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE U S GOVERNMENT FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000814955 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 363528556 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: N-14 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-65819 FILM NUMBER: 98726951 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 222 S RIVERSIDE PLAZA CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60606 BUSINESS PHONE: 3125371569 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 222 SOUTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60606 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: KEMPER GOVERNMENT INCOME TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19870811 N-14 1 N-14 1 AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 16, 1998 REGISTRATION NOS. 333- 811-5195 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ------------------------ FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ------------------------ PRE-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. [ ] POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. [ ] KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER) 222 SOUTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE) REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (312) 537-7000 WITH A COPY TO: KATHRYN L. QUIRK, VICE PRESIDENT DAVID A. STURMS KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND VEDDER, PRICE, KAUFMAN & KAMMHOLZ 222 SOUTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA 222 NORTH LASALLE STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60601 (NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE)
------------------------ APPROXIMATE DATE OF PROPOSED PUBLIC OFFERING: As soon as practicable after this Registration Statement becomes effective. ------------------------ THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(A) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(A), MAY DETERMINE. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND CROSS-REFERENCE SHEET (AS REQUIRED BY RULE 481(A)) PART A INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE PROSPECTUS/PROXY STATEMENT
FORM N-14 ITEM NO. PROSPECTUS/PROXY --------- ---------------- Item 1. Beginning of Registration Statement and Outside Front Cover Page of Prospectus/Proxy Statement................ Outside front cover page of Prospectus/Proxy Statement Item 2. Beginning and Outside Back Cover Page of Prospectus/Proxy Statement................ Outside back cover page of Prospectus/Proxy Statement Item 3. Fee Table, Synopsis Information and Risk Factors................................... Summary; Risk Factors Item 4. Information about the Transaction......... Summary; The Proposed Reorganization Item 5. Information about the Registrant.......... Outside front cover page of Prospectus/Proxy Statement; Summary; The Proposed Reorganization; Other Information; Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information of the Adjustable Rate Fund (incorporated by reference) Item 6. Information about the Company Being Acquired.................................. Outside front cover page of Prospectus/Proxy Statement; Summary; Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information of the Short-Intermediate Fund (incorporated by reference) Item 7. Voting Information........................ Other Information; Voting Information and Requirements Item 8. Interest of Certain Persons and Experts... Summary; The Proposed Reorganization Item 9. Additional Information Required for Reoffering by Persons Deemed to be Underwriters.............................. Not applicable PART B INFORMATION REQUIRED IN A STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Item 10. Cover Page................................ Cover Page Item 11. Table of Contents......................... Table of Contents Item 12. Additional Information about the Registrant................................ Additional Information about the Adjustable Rate Fund; Incorporation of Documents by Reference Item 13. Additional Information about the Company Being Acquired............................ Additional Information about the Short- Intermediate Fund; Incorporation of Documents by Reference Item 14. Financial Statements...................... Financial Statements; Incorporation of Documents by Reference
PART C OTHER INFORMATION Items 15-17. Information required to be included in Part C is set forth under the appropriate item, so numbered, in Part C of this Registration Statement.
- ------------------------- * References are to captions within the part of the Registration Statement to which the particular item relates except as otherwise indicated. 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR KEMPER SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND YOUR FUND WILL HOST A JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1998, IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. THE PURPOSE IS TO VOTE ON CERTAIN IMPORTANT PROPOSALS AFFECTING YOUR FUND. THE FIRST FEW PAGES OF THIS BOOKLET SUMMARIZE THE PROPOSALS AND EXPLAIN THE PROXY PROCESS -- INCLUDING HOW TO CAST YOUR VOTES. BEFORE YOU VOTE, PLEASE READ THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROXY STATEMENT FOR A COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROPOSALS. Q. WHAT ARE SHAREHOLDERS BEING ASKED TO VOTE ON AT THE UPCOMING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETING ON DECEMBER 16, 1998? A. The Board of Trustees for the Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund (the "Short-Intermediate Fund") has called a Special Shareholder Meeting for December 16, 1998 at which you will be asked to vote on the approval of a new investment management agreement and a reorganization (the "Reorganization") of your fund into the Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund (the "Adjustable Rate Fund"). As part of the Reorganization, Adjustable Rate Fund shareholders will be asked to vote on a new investment objective and revisions to certain investment policies. The Adjustable Rate Fund would then be renamed as the Kemper Short-Term U.S. Government Fund (the "Combined Fund"). Consummation of the Reorganization is contingent upon the approval of shareholders of the Adjustable Rate Fund of a new investment objective and policies. Q. ARE THERE ANY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE FUNDS? A. The Short-Intermediate Fund seeks, with equal emphasis, high current income and preservation of capital from a portfolio composed primarily of short and intermediate-term U.S. Government securities. The Adjustable Rate Fund currently seeks high current income consistent with low volatility of principal from a portfolio composed primarily of adjustable rate U.S. Government securities. The Combined Fund will seek high current income and preservation of capital from a portfolio composed primarily of short-term U.S. Government securities and have a target maturity of less than three years. Q. WHAT ADVANTAGES WILL THE REORGANIZATION PRODUCE FOR FUND SHAREHOLDERS? A. We expect the proposed Reorganization to (i) lower operating expenses as a percentage of net assets due to the Combined Fund's larger net assets and greater economies of scale; (ii) reduce interest rate risk as the Combined Fund will have a maturity range of 1-3 years versus a maturity of 2-5 years for the Short-Intermediate Fund, and (iii) potentially increase income and total return potential as the Combined Fund will have the ability to invest a portion of its assets in lower quality non-U.S. Government securities. Q. WHAT IS THE TIMETABLE FOR THE REORGANIZATION? A. The Joint Special Meeting is scheduled for December 16, 1998. Shareholders of record as of September 22, 1998 will be eligible to vote their shares at the Joint Special Meeting. If approved, the Reorganization is expected to close as soon as practicable after the Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders. Q. WILL I RECEIVE NEW SHARES IN EXCHANGE FOR MY CURRENT SHARES? A. Yes. Upon approval and completion of the Reorganization, shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund will exchange their shares for shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund based upon a specified exchange ratio determined by the ratio of the respective net asset values of the funds. You will receive Adjustable Rate Fund shares whose aggregate value at the time of issuance will equal the aggregate value of your Short-Intermediate Fund shares on that date. 4 Q. IF I OWN SHARES IN CERTIFICATE FORM, WILL I NEED TO EXCHANGE THEM FOR CERTIFICATES OF MY NEW FUND? A. Certificates for Adjustable Rate Fund shares will not be issued automatically as part of the Reorganization, although we will send you certificates upon request. If you currently own Short-Intermediate Fund shares in certificate form, you will need to return these certificates to Kemper in order to receive new certificates for your Adjustable Rate Fund shares. If you prefer, however, you may exchange your certificates for book entry shares. These shares are held in a convenient computerized system that enables shareholders to receive a complete and accurate record of their holdings without having to worry about the safekeeping of certificates or the expense involved with replacing a lost or stolen certificate. Regardless of the way you choose to hold your shares after the Reorganization, certificates should be returned to the fund's shareholder service agent by certified mail as soon as possible. Q. WILL I HAVE TO PAY ANY FEES OR EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE REORGANIZATION? A. No. The expenses associated with the Reorganization will be borne by Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc., the investment adviser for the Funds. Q. HOW DO MANAGEMENT FEES AND OTHER FUND OPERATING EXPENSES COMPARE BETWEEN THE TWO FUNDS? A. The investment management fee schedules for the funds are the same. Fund management expects that the overall expenses, as a percentage of net assets, will decrease reflecting the larger net assets and greater economies of scale of the Combined Fund. Q. WILL THIS REORGANIZATION CREATE A TAXABLE EVENT FOR ME? A. The Reorganization is intended to be done on a tax-free basis for federal income tax purposes. Therefore, you will recognize no gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of the Reorganization. In addition, the tax basis and holding period of the Adjustable Rate Fund shares you receive will be the same as the tax basis and holding period of your Short-Intermediate Fund shares. Q. CAN I EXCHANGE OR REDEEM MY SHORT-INTERMEDIATE FUND SHARES BEFORE THE REORGANIZATION TAKES PLACE? A. You may exchange your Short-Intermediate Fund shares for shares of any other Kemper Fund, or redeem your shares, at any time. If you choose to do so, your request will be treated as a normal exchange or redemption of shares (subject to any applicable deferred sales charge) and will be a taxable transaction for federal income tax purposes. Q. WHAT ELSE WILL I BE VOTING ON? A. You will also be asked to vote on the approval of a new investment management agreement. Q. WHY AM I BEING ASKED TO VOTE ON A NEW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT? A. Zurich Insurance Company ("Zurich"), which is the majority owner of your Fund's adviser, Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc. ("Scudder Kemper"), has combined its businesses with the financial services businesses of B.A.T. Industries p.l.c. ("B.A.T"). The resulting company, Zurich Financial Services ("Zurich Financial Services"), has become Zurich's parent company. Although this transaction will not affect the operations of Scudder Kemper or your Fund, we are asking the Fund's shareholders to approve a new investment management agreement to assure that there is no interruption in the services Scudder Kemper provides to your Fund. As a result of the Zurich-B.A.T transaction, the former shareholders of B.A.T indirectly own a 43% interest in Zurich through a new holding company, Allied Zurich p.l.c. This change in ownership of Zurich may be deemed to have caused a "change in control" of Scudder Kemper, even though Scudder Kemper's operations will not change as a result. The Investment Company Act of 1940, which regulates investment companies such as your Fund, requires that fund shareholders approve a new investment management agreement whenever there is a change in control of a fund's adviser (even in the most technical, definitional sense). Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the 5 Securities and Exchange Commission, your Fund entered into a new investment management agreement, subject to receipt of shareholder approval within 150 days. Accordingly, we are seeking shareholder approval of the new investment management agreement with your Fund. Q. HOW WILL THE ZURICH-B.A.T TRANSACTION AFFECT ME AS A FUND SHAREHOLDER? A. We do not expect the transaction to affect you as a Fund shareholder. The new investment management agreement is identical to the former investment management agreement, except for the dates of execution and termination. Similarly, the other service arrangements between your Fund and Scudder Kemper or affiliates of Scudder Kemper will not be affected. If shareholders do not approve the new investment management agreement, the agreement will terminate and the Board Members of your Fund will take such action as they deem to be in the best interests of your Fund and its shareholders. Q. HAS THE FUND'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVED THE PROPOSAL? A. The Board of Trustees for the Short-Intermediate Fund has unanimously agreed that the new investment management agreement and the Reorganization are in your best interests and recommends that you vote in favor of them. Q. HOW DO I VOTE MY SHARES? A. You can vote your shares by completing and signing the enclosed proxy card(s), and mailing them in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. If you need any assistance, or have any questions regarding the proposals or how to vote your shares, please call your financial adviser or Kemper at (800) - weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central time. Q. WILL KEMPER CONTACT ME? A. You may receive a call to verify that you received your proxy materials and to answer any questions you may have about the Reorganization. THE BOARD MEMBERS OF YOUR FUND, INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE FUND, SCUDDER KEMPER OR ZURICH, RECOMMEND THAT YOU VOTE FOR APPROVAL OF THE REORGANIZATION AND FOR APPROVAL OF THE NEW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT. 6 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND YOUR FUND WILL HOST A JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1998, IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. THE PURPOSE IS TO VOTE ON CERTAIN IMPORTANT PROPOSALS AFFECTING YOUR FUND. THE FIRST FEW PAGES OF THIS BOOKLET SUMMARIZE THE PROPOSALS AND EXPLAIN THE PROXY PROCESS -- INCLUDING HOW TO CAST YOUR VOTES. BEFORE YOU VOTE, PLEASE READ THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROXY STATEMENT FOR A COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROPOSALS. Q. WHAT ARE SHAREHOLDERS BEING ASKED TO VOTE ON AT THE UPCOMING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETING ON DECEMBER 16, 1998? A. The Board of Trustees for the Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund (the "Adjustable Rate Fund") has called a Special Shareholder Meeting for December 16, 1998 at which you will be asked to vote on the approval of a new investment management agreement and, in connection with a reorganization of the Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund (the "Short-Intermediate Fund") into the Adjustable Rate Fund, a new investment objective and policies. Q. WHY AM I BEING ASKED TO VOTE ON A NEW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT? A. Zurich Insurance Company ("Zurich"), which is the majority owner of your Fund's Adviser, Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc. ("Scudder Kemper"), has combined its businesses with the financial services businesses of B.A.T. Industries p.l.c. ("B.A.T"). The resulting company, Zurich Financial Services ("Zurich Financial Services"), has become Zurich's parent company. Although this transaction will not affect the operations of Scudder Kemper or your Fund, we are asking the Fund's shareholders to approve a new investment management agreement to assure that there is no interruption in the services Scudder Kemper provides to your Fund. As a result of the Zurich-B.A.T transaction, the former shareholders of B.A.T indirectly own a 43% interest in Zurich through a new holding company, Allied Zurich p.l.c. This change in ownership of Zurich may be deemed to have caused a "change in control" of Scudder Kemper, even though Scudder Kemper's operations will not change as a result. The Investment Company Act of 1940, which regulates investment companies such as your Fund, requires that fund shareholders approve a new investment management agreement whenever there is a change in control of a fund's adviser (even in the most technical, definitional sense). Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, your Fund entered into a new investment management agreement, subject to receipt of shareholder approval within 150 days. Accordingly, we are seeking shareholder approval of the new investment management agreement with your Fund. Q. HOW WILL THE ZURICH-B.A.T TRANSACTION AFFECT ME AS A FUND SHAREHOLDER? A. We do not expect the transaction to affect you as a Fund shareholder. The new investment management agreement is identical to the former investment management agreement, except for the dates of execution and termination. Similarly, the other service arrangements between your Fund and Scudder Kemper or affiliates of Scudder Kemper will not be affected. If shareholders do not approve the new investment management agreement, the agreement will terminate and the Board Members of your Fund will take such action as they deem to be in the best interests of your Fund and its shareholders. Q. WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH THE REORGANIZATION? A. The Board of Trustees for the Short-Intermediate Fund has called a Special Shareholder Meeting for December 16, 1998 at which its shareholders will be asked to vote on the approval of a new investment management agreement and a reorganization (the "Reorganization") of the Short-Intermediate Fund into the Adjustable Rate Fund. Consummation of the Reorganization is contingent upon shareholders of the Adjustable Rate Fund approving changes to its investment objective and policies. As a part of these changes, the Adjustable Rate Fund would be renamed as the Kemper Short-Term U.S. Government Fund (the "Combined Fund"). 7 Q. WHAT ADVANTAGES WILL THE REORGANIZATION PRODUCE FOR FUND SHAREHOLDERS? A. We expect the proposed Reorganization to lower operating expenses as a percentage of net assets due to the Combined Fund's larger net assets and greater economies of scale. Q. WHAT IS THE TIMETABLE FOR THE REORGANIZATION? A. The Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for December 16, 1998. Shareholders of record as of September 22, 1998 will be eligible to vote their shares at the Joint Special Meeting. If approved, the Reorganization is expected to close as soon as practicable after the Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders. Q. WILL I HAVE TO PAY ANY FEES OR EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE REORGANIZATION? A. No. The expenses associated with the Reorganization will be borne by Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc., the investment adviser for the Funds. Q. WHAT ARE THE PROPOSED NEW INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES? A. In connection with the Reorganization, you are being asked to approve a new investment objective and policies that will give the Adjustable Rate Fund greater flexibility to invest in fixed rate U.S. government securities and, to a limited extent, in other lower quality non-U.S. government securities. The Adjustable Rate Fund's new investment objective will be to seek high current income and preservation of capital. Q. WHAT ADVANTAGES WILL THE CHANGING OF THE INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES PRODUCE FOR FUND SHAREHOLDERS? A. The new investment policies of the Adjustable Rate Fund would provide more diversification of investment choice and give the Adviser greater flexibility to invest in short-term fixed income U.S. Government securities and, to a limited extent, in lower quality non-U.S. Government securities. While this change in approach may result in more volatility of principal, the Adviser believes that the greater flexibility to invest in lower quality non-U.S. Government securities could potentially increase income and total return. Q. HAS THE FUND'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVED THE PROPOSALS? A. The Board of Trustees for the Adjustable Rate Fund has unanimously agreed that the new investment management agreement and the new investment objective and policies are in your best interests and recommends that you vote in favor of them. Q. HOW DO I VOTE MY SHARES? A. You can vote your shares by completing and signing the enclosed proxy card(s), and mailing them in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. If you need any assistance, or have any questions regarding the proposals or how to vote your shares, please call your financial adviser or Kemper at (800) - weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central time. Q. WILL KEMPER CONTACT ME? A. You may receive a call to verify that you received your proxy materials and to answer any questions you may have about the proposal. THE BOARD MEMBERS OF YOUR FUND, INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE FUND, SCUDDER KEMPER OR ZURICH, RECOMMEND THAT YOU VOTE FOR APPROVAL OF THE NEW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT AND FOR APPROVAL OF A NEW INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES. 8 , 1998 DEAR KEMPER SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND SHAREHOLDER: Enclosed is a proxy asking you to vote on the approval of a new investment management agreement and the reorganization of your Fund into the Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund, which will change its name to Kemper Short-Term U.S. Government Fund, a mutual fund that pursues a similar investment objective. Subject to shareholder approval, you would become a shareholder of the Adjustable Rate Fund. The enclosed Prospectus/Proxy Statement contains information you will need to make an informed decision. For your convenience, we also have provided a brief question and answer section, which we hope you will find useful as you review your materials before voting. For more detailed information about the reorganization, please refer to the Prospectus/Proxy Statement. The proposals have been approved by the Trustees for your Fund, who recommend you vote "FOR" the proposals. Please give this matter your prompt attention. We will need to receive your proxy card before the shareholder meeting scheduled for December 16, 1998. YOUR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE WILL HELP SAVE ON THE COSTS OF ADDITIONAL SOLICITATIONS. We look forward to your participation, and we thank you for your continued confidence in Kemper. PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN YOUR PROXY CARD IN THE ENCLOSED POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE. Sincerely, Daniel Pierce Chairman of the Board 9 , 1998 DEAR KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND SHAREHOLDER: Enclosed is a proxy asking you to vote on the approval of a new investment management agreement and a new investment objective and policies for your Fund. The new objective of the Fund will be to seek high current income and preservation of capital and the Fund will be renamed the Kemper Short-Term U.S. Government Fund. The enclosed Prospectus/Proxy Statement contains information you will need to make an informed decision. For your convenience, we also have provided a brief question and answer section, which we hope you will find useful as you review your materials before voting. For more detailed information about the proposal, please refer to the Prospectus/Proxy Statement. The proposals have been approved by the Trustees for your Fund, who recommend you vote "FOR" the proposals. Please give this matter your prompt attention. We will need to receive your proxy card before the shareholder meeting scheduled for December 16, 1998. YOUR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE WILL HELP SAVE ON THE COSTS OF ADDITIONAL SOLICITATIONS. We look forward to your participation, and we thank you for your continued confidence in Kemper. PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN YOUR PROXY CARD IN THE ENCLOSED POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE. Sincerely, Daniel Pierce Chairman of the Board 10 NOTICE OF JOINT SPECIAL MEETING 222 South Riverside Plaza of Shareholders Chicago, Illinois 60606 December 16, 1998 (800) 621-1048 , 1998 KEMPER SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND Notice is hereby given that a Joint Special Meeting of shareholders of the Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund (the "Short-Intermediate Fund" or a "Fund"), a series of the Kemper Portfolios (the "Trust"), a Massachusetts business trust, and the Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund (the "Adjustable Rate Fund" or a "Fund"), an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust, will be held at the offices of Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc., 13th Floor, Two International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110 on December 16, 1998 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time (the "Special Meeting"), for the following purposes: 1. To approve the new investment management agreement created by the consummation of the Zurich-B.A.T Transaction. (Both Funds) 2. To approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization pursuant to which the Short-Intermediate Fund would (i) transfer all of its assets to the Adjustable Rate Fund in exchange for Class A, B and C shares of beneficial interest of the Adjustable Rate Fund and the Adjustable Rate Fund's assumption of the liabilities of the Short-Intermediate Fund, (ii) distribute such shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund to the holders of shares of the Short-Intermediate Fund, (iii) be liquidated, dissolved and terminated as a series of the Kemper Portfolios in accordance with the Trust's Declaration of Trust and (iv) the Adjustable Rate Fund would change its name to the Kemper Short-Term U.S. Government Fund. (Short-Intermediate Fund only) 3. To approve a new investment objective and the revision of certain investment policies. (Adjustable Rate Fund only) 4. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Special Meeting. Shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 22, 1998 are entitled to notice of and to vote at the Special Meeting or any adjournment thereof. IN ORDER TO AVOID DELAY AND ADDITIONAL EXPENSE, AND TO ASSURE THAT YOUR SHARES ARE REPRESENTED, IF YOU DO NOT EXPECT TO BE PRESENT IN PERSON AT THE SPECIAL MEETING, YOU ARE REQUESTED TO FILL IN, SIGN AND MAIL THE ENCLOSED PROXY AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE. NO POSTAGE IS REQUIRED IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES. Philip J. Collora VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY 11 PROSPECTUS/PROXY STATEMENT KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF KEMPER SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND This Prospectus/Proxy Statement is being furnished to shareholders of the Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund (the "Short-Intermediate Fund" or a "Fund"), a series of the Kemper Portfolios (the "Trust"), a Massachusetts business trust, and the shareholders of the Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund, an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust (the "Adjustable Rate Fund" which may also sometimes be referred to as a "Fund" or a "Trust") and relates to the special meeting of shareholders of the Funds to be held at the offices of Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc., 13th Floor, Two International Place in Boston, Massachusetts on Wednesday, December 16, 1998 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time and at any and all adjournments thereof (the "Special Meeting"). Shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 22, 1998 are entitled to vote at the Special Meeting or any adjournment thereof. A primary purpose of the Special Meeting is to approve or disapprove the proposed reorganization of the Short-Intermediate Fund into the Adjustable Rate Fund (the "Reorganization"). The Reorganization would result in shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund in effect exchanging their Class A, B and C shares of the Short-Intermediate Fund for corresponding Class A, B and C shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund. The purpose of the Reorganization is to permit the shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund to (i) lower gross operating expenses as a percentage of net assets due to the combined funds' larger net assets and greater economies of scale; (ii) reduce interest rate risk as the new fund will have a maturity range of 1-3 years versus a maturity of 2-5 years for the Short-Intermediate Fund, and (iii) potentially increase income and total return as the new fund will have the ability to invest a portion of its assets in lower quality non-U.S. Government securities. At the Special Meeting, shareholders of both Funds will also vote on the approval of a new investment management agreement created by consummation of the B.A.T Transaction and shareholders of the Adjustable Rate Fund will vote on a new investment objective and the revision of certain investment policies. The investment objective of the Adjustable Rate Fund is to provide high current income consistent with low volatility of principal. In connection with the Reorganization, shareholders of the Adjustable Rate Fund will be asked to approve a change in the Fund's investment objective. If approved, the new investment objective of the Fund will be to seek high current income and preservation of capital and the Fund will be renamed the Kemper Short-Term U.S. Government Fund. There can be no assurance that the Adjustable Rate Fund will achieve its investment objective. The address, principal executive office and telephone number of the Funds is 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 437-7000 or (800) 621-1048. The enclosed proxy and this Prospectus/Proxy Statement are first being sent to shareholders of the funds on or about 1998. THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE REGULATORS, NOR HAS THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE REGULATORS PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS/PROXY STATEMENT. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE. This Prospectus/Proxy Statement sets forth concisely the information shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund should know before voting on the Reorganization (in effect, investing in Class A, B or C shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund) and constitutes an offering of Class A, B or C shares of beneficial interest, of the Adjustable Rate Fund only. Please read it carefully and retain it for future reference. A Statement of Additional Information dated , 1998, relating to this Prospectus/Proxy Statement (the "Reorganization SAI") has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and is incorporated herein by reference. A Prospectus (the "Adjustable Rate Fund Prospectus") and Statement of Additional Information containing additional information about the Adjustable Rate Fund, each dated i 12 December 30, 1997, have been filed with the SEC and are incorporated herein by reference. A copy of the Adjustable Rate Fund Prospectus accompanies this Prospectus/Proxy Statement. A Prospectus (the "Short-Intermediate Fund Prospectus") and Statement of Additional Information containing additional information about the Short-Intermediate Fund, each dated December 30, 1997, have been filed with the SEC and are incorporated herein by reference. Copies of the foregoing may be obtained without charge by calling or writing the Funds at the telephone number or address shown above. If you wish to request the Reorganization SAI, please ask for the "Reorganization SAI." IN ADDITION, EACH FUND WILL FURNISH, WITHOUT CHARGE, A COPY OF ITS MOST RECENT ANNUAL REPORT AND SUBSEQUENT SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO A SHAREHOLDER UPON REQUEST. ANY SUCH REQUEST SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE RESPECTIVE FUND BY CALLING (800) 621-1048 OR BY WRITING THE RESPECTIVE FUND AT 222 SOUTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606. No person has been authorized to give any information or make any representation not contained in this Prospectus/Proxy Statement and, if so given or made, such information or representation must not be relied upon as having been authorized. This Prospectus/Proxy Statement does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any jurisdiction in which, or to any person to whom, it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation. Both Funds are subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), and in accordance therewith file reports and other information with the SEC. Such reports, other information and proxy statements filed by the Funds can be inspected and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, and at its Regional Office at 500 West Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois. Copies of such material can also be obtained from the SEC's Public Reference Branch, Office of Consumer Affairs and Information Services, Washington, D.C. 20549, at prescribed rates. In addition, the SEC maintains a Web site (http://www.sec.gov) that contains reports, other information and proxy statements filed by the Funds, such information is filed electronically with the SEC through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval system (EDGAR). THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS/PROXY STATEMENT IS , 1998. ii 13 PROSPECTUS/PROXY STATEMENT KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF KEMPER SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE ---- PROPOSAL 1. APPROVAL OF NEW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS...... 1 PROPOSAL 2. APPROVAL OF THE REORGANIZATION (SHORT-INTERMEDIATE FUND ONLY)...................................................... 10 A. Summary..................................................... 10 The Reorganization.......................................... 10 Reasons for the Proposed Reorganization..................... 10 Comparison of the Combined Fund with the Short-Intermediate Fund........................................................ 11 B. Risk Factors................................................ 21 Similarity of Risks......................................... 21 Differences in Risks........................................ 21 C. The Proposed Reorganization................................. 22 Terms of the Agreement...................................... 22 Description of Securities to be Issued...................... 23 Continuation of Shareholder Accounts and Plans; Share Certificates................................................ 24 Certain Federal Income Tax Consequences..................... 24 Expenses.................................................... 25 Legal Matters............................................... 25 Financial Statements........................................ 25 D. Recommendation of the Board................................. 26 PROPOSAL 3. APPROVAL OF NEW INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND THE REVISION OF CERTAIN FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES (ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND ONLY)....................................... 27 A. New Investment Objective and Policies and Elimination of Shareholder Approval Requirement to Amend Investment Objective and Certain Fundamental Policies.................. 28 B. Elimination of Shareholder Approval to Amend Investment Policies.................................................... 29 C. Revision of Certain Fundamental Investment Policies Mandated by the 1940 Act............................................. 29 D. Elimination of Shareholder Approval to Change Other Fundamental Policies........................................ 32 OTHER INFORMATION................................................. 34 A. Shareholders of the Adjustable Rate Fund and the Short-Intermediate Fund..................................... 34 B. Shareholder Proposals....................................... 34 C. Voting Information and Requirements......................... 35 Exhibits Form of New Investment Management Agreement Exhibit A Investment Objectives and Advisory Fees for Funds Not Included in this Proxy Statement and Advised by Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc. Exhibit B Financial Highlights Exhibit C Adjustable Rate Fund's Fundamental Policies Exhibit D Enclosures Adjustable Rate Fund and Short-Intermediate Fund Prospectus
iii 14 PROPOSAL 1. APPROVAL OF NEW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE "FOR" THE APPROVAL OF NEW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS. INTRODUCTION. Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc. acts as the Adviser to both Funds (the "Adviser") pursuant to investment management agreements entered into by both Funds and the Adviser. The investment management agreement in effect between each Fund and the Adviser prior to the consummation of the transaction between Zurich Insurance Company ("Zurich") and B.A.T Industries plc ("B.A.T") (the "Zurich-B.A.T Transaction" or the "Transaction"), which is described below, is referred to in this Proxy Statement as a "Former Investment Management Agreement." The investment management agreement currently in effect between both Funds and the Adviser was executed as of the consummation of the Zurich-B.A.T Transaction and is referred to in this Proxy Statement as a "New Investment Management Agreement," collectively, the "New Investment Management Agreements" and, together with Former Investment Management Agreements, the "Investment Management Agreements." On June 26, 1997, one of the Adviser's predecessors, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. ("Scudder"), entered into an agreement with Zurich pursuant to which Scudder and Zurich agreed to form an alliance. On December 31, 1997, Zurich acquired a majority interest in Scudder, and Zurich Kemper Investments, Inc. ("Kemper"), a Zurich subsidiary and Adviser of both Funds, became part of Scudder. Scudder's name was changed to Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc. The transaction between Scudder and Zurich (the "Scudder-Zurich Transaction") resulted in the termination of each Fund's investment management agreement with Kemper. However, the Former Investment Management Agreement between both Funds and Scudder Kemper was approved by the Board of each Fund and by each Fund's shareholders. THE ZURICH-B.A.T TRANSACTION. On December 22, 1997, Zurich and B.A.T entered into a definitive agreement (the "Merger Agreement") pursuant to which businesses of Zurich (including Zurich's almost 70% ownership interest in the Adviser) were to be combined with the financial services businesses of B.A.T. On October 12, 1997, Zurich and B.A.T had confirmed that they were engaged in discussions concerning a possible business combination; on October 16, 1997, Zurich and B.A.T announced that they had entered into an Agreement in Principle, dated as of October 15, 1997. The Merger Agreement superseded the Agreement in Principle. In order to effect this combination, Zurich and B.A.T first reorganized their operations. Zurich became a subsidiary of a new Swiss holding company, Zurich Allied AG, and Zurich shareholders became Zurich Allied AG shareholders. At the same time, B.A.T separated its financial services business from its tobacco- related businesses by spinning off to its shareholders a new British company, Allied Zurich p.l.c., which now holds B.A.T's financial services businesses. Zurich Allied AG then contributed its interest in Zurich, and Allied Zurich p.l.c. contributed the B.A.T financial services businesses, to a jointly owned company, Zurich Financial Services ("Zurich Financial Services"). As a result, upon the completion of the Transaction, the former Zurich shareholders initially became the owners (through Zurich Allied AG) of 57% of the voting stock of Zurich Financial Services, and former B.A.T shareholders now own (through Allied Zurich p.l.c.) 43% of the voting stock of Zurich Financial Services. Zurich Financial Services now owns Zurich and the financial services businesses previously owned by B.A.T. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE. At the closing of the Zurich-B.A.T Transaction, the parties entered into a governing agreement that establishes the corporate governance structure for Zurich Allied AG, Allied Zurich p.l.c. and Zurich Financial Services (the "Governing Agreement"). The Board of Directors of Zurich Financial Services consists of ten members, five of whom were initially selected by Zurich and five by B.A.T. Mr. Rolf Hueppi, Zurich's current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, became Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Zurich Financial Services. In addition to his vote 1 15 by virtue of his position on the Board of Directors, as Chairman Mr. Hueppi will have a tie-breaking vote on all matters except recommendations of the Audit Committee, recommendations of the Remuneration Committee in respect of the remuneration of the Chairman and the CEO, appointment and removal of the Chairman and CEO, appointments to the Nominations, Audit and Remuneration Committees and nominations to the Board of Directors not made through the Nominations Committee. The Group Management Board of Zurich Financial Services has been given responsibility by the Board of Directors for the executive management of Zurich Financial Services and has wide authority for such purpose. Of the 11 initial members of the Group Management Board, eight are current members of the Corporate Executive Board of Zurich (including Mr. Edmond D. Villani, CEO of the Adviser, who is responsible for Global Asset Management for Zurich Financial Services), and three are current B.A.T executives. The Board of Directors of Zurich Allied AG initially consists of 11 members, eight of whom are current Zurich directors and three of whom were proposed by B.A.T. The Board of Directors of Allied Zurich p.l.c. also initially consists of 11 members, eight of whom are current B.A.T directors and three of whom were proposed by Zurich. The parties have agreed that, as soon as possible, the Board of Directors of Zurich Financial Services, Zurich Allied AG and Allied Zurich p.l.c. will have identical membership. Shareholder resolutions of Zurich Financial Services in general require approval by at least 58% of all shares outstanding. The Governing Agreement also contains provisions relating to dividend equalization and provisions intended to ensure equal treatment of Zurich Allied AG and Allied Zurich p.l.c. shareholders in the event of a takeover bid for either company. The B.A.T financial services businesses, which, since the closing of the Transaction, are owned by Zurich Financial Services, include: the Farmers Group of Insurance companies; the Eagle Star insurance business, primarily in the U.K.; Allied-Dunbar, one of the leading U.K. unit-linked life insurance and pensions companies; and Threadneedle Asset Management, which was formed initially to manage the investment assets of Eagle Star and Allied-Dunbar, and which, at December 31, 1997, had $58.8 billion under management. Overall, at year-end 1997, the financial services businesses of B.A.T had $79 billion in assets under management, including $18 billion in third party assets. Zurich has informed each Fund that the financial services businesses of B.A.T do not include any of B.A.T's tobacco businesses and that, after careful review, Zurich has concluded that the tobacco-related liabilities connected with B.A.T's tobacco business should not adversely affect Zurich or the present Zurich subsidiaries, including the Adviser. Governance arrangements that were put in place at the time of acquisition of Zurich's 70% interest in the Adviser (which are discussed below under "Adviser") remain unaffected by the Transaction. These arrangements preclude the making of certain major decisions affecting the Adviser without the approval of the directors of the Adviser elected by the non-Zurich shareholders of the Adviser. Consummation of the Zurich-B.A.T Transaction may be deemed to have constituted an "assignment," as that term is defined in the 1940 Act, of each Fund's Former Investment Management Agreement with the Adviser. As required by the 1940 Act, each of the Former Investment Management Agreements provided for its automatic termination in the event of its assignment. Accordingly, a New Investment Management Agreement between each Fund and the Adviser was approved by the Board members of each Fund and is now being proposed for approval by shareholders of both Funds. The Adviser has received an exemptive order from the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC" or the "Commission"), permitting it to implement, without prior shareholder approval, the New Investment Management Agreements for a period of up to 150 days after the consummation of the Transaction, which occurred on September 7, 1998. A copy of the master form of the New Investment Management Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit A. In accordance with the exemptive order, the advisory fees paid by both Funds to the Adviser under a New Investment Management Agreement have been held in an interest-bearing escrow account, and both Funds will continue to deposit such fees in escrow until shareholder approval of a New 2 16 Investment Management Agreement. If an agreement is not approved, the fees shall be returned to the applicable Fund. THE NEW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT IS SUBSTANTIALLY IDENTICAL TO THE FORMER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT, EXCEPT FOR THE DATES OF EXECUTION AND TERMINATION. The material terms of the Former Investment Management Agreements are described under "Description of the Investment Management Agreements" below. BOARD RECOMMENDATION. On July 16, 1998, the Boards of both Funds met and the Board members, including the Board members who are not parties to such agreement or "interested persons" (as defined under the 1940 Act) (the "Non-Interested Trustees" or "Non-Interested Board members") of any such party, voted to approve the New Investment Management Agreements and to recommend approval to the shareholders of each applicable Fund. For information about Board deliberations and the reasons for their recommendation, please see "Board Evaluation" near the end of this Item 1. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS. Under the Investment Management Agreements, the Adviser provides both Funds with continuing investment management services. The Adviser also determines which securities should be purchased, held, or sold, and what portion of both Funds' assets should be held uninvested, subject to each Declaration of Trust, By-Laws, investment objectives, policies and restrictions, the provisions of the 1940 Act, and such policies and instructions as the Trustees may have determined. Both Investment Management Agreements provide that the Adviser will provide continuing management of the assets of both Funds in accordance with each Fund's investment objectives, policies and restrictions, furnish at its expense office space and facilities to both Funds and render administrative services on behalf of each Fund necessary for both Funds' operations and not provided by persons not parties to the agreement including, but not limited to, preparing reports to and meeting materials for the Board and reports and notices to Fund shareholders; supervising, negotiating contractual arrangements with, to the extent appropriate, and monitoring the performance of various third-party and affiliated service providers to both Funds (such as both Funds' accounting agents, custodians, depositories, transfer agents and pricing agents, accountants, attorneys, printers, underwriters, brokers and dealers, insurers and others) and other persons in any capacity deemed necessary or desirable to Fund operations; preparing and making filings with the SEC and other regulatory and self-regulatory organizations, including but not limited to, preliminary and definitive proxy materials, post-effect amendments to the registration statement, semi-annual reports on Form N-SAR; overseeing the tabulation of proxies by both Funds' transfer agent; assisting in the preparation and filing of both Funds' federal, state and local tax returns; preparing and filing both Funds' federal excise tax returns pursuant to Section 4982 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; providing assistance with investor and public relations matters; monitoring the valuation of portfolio securities and the calculation of net asset value; monitoring the registration of shares of both Funds under applicable federal and state securities laws; maintaining or causing to be maintained for both Funds all books, records and reports and any other information required under the 1940 Act, to the extent such books, records and reports and other information are not maintained by both Funds' custodian or other agents of both Funds; assisting in establishing accounting policies of both Funds; assisting in the resolution of accounting issues that may arise with respect to both Funds' operations and consulting with both Funds' independent accountants, legal counsel and other agents as necessary in connection therewith; establishing and monitoring both Fund's operating expense budgets; reviewing both Funds' bills; processing the payment of bills that have been approved by an authorized person; assisting both Funds in determining the amount of dividends and distributions available to be paid by both Funds to their respective shareholders, preparing and arranging for the printing of dividend notices to shareholders, and providing the transfer and dividend paying agent, the custodian, and the accounting agent with such information as was required for such parties to effect the payment of 3 17 dividends and distributions; and otherwise assisting both Funds in the conduct of their business, subject to the direction and control of the Board. Both Funds are responsible for other expenses, including organizational expenses (including out-of-pocket expenses, but not including the Adviser's overhead or employee costs); brokers' commissions or other costs of acquiring or disposing of any portfolio securities of both Funds; legal, auditing and accounting expenses; payment for portfolio pricing or valuation services to pricing agents, accountants, bankers and other specialists, if any; taxes and governmental fees; the fees and expenses of both Funds' transfer agent; expenses of preparing share certificates and any other expenses, including clerical expenses, of issuance, offering, distribution, sale, redemption or repurchase of shares; the fees and expenses of Non-Interested Board members; the costs of printing and distributing reports, notices and dividends to current shareholders; and the fees and expenses of both Funds' custodians, subcustodians, accounting agent, dividend disbursing agents and registrars. Both Funds may arrange to have third parties assume all or part of the expenses of sale, underwriting and distribution of shares of both Funds. Both Funds are also responsible for expenses of shareholders' and other meetings, and their expenses incurred in connection with litigation and the legal obligation they may have to indemnify officers and Trustees with respect thereto. Both Funds are also responsible for the maintenance of books and records which are required to be maintained by both Funds' custodian or other agents; telephone, telex, facsimile, postage and other communications expenses; any fees, dues and expenses incurred by both Funds in connection with membership in investment company trade organizations; expenses of printing and mailing prospectuses and statements of additional information of both Funds and supplements thereto to current shareholders; costs of stationery; fees payable to the Adviser; expenses relating to investor and public relations; interest charges, bond premiums and other insurance expense; freight, insurance and other charges in connection with the shipment of both Funds' portfolio securities; and other expenses. The Adviser is responsible for the payment of the compensation and expenses of all Trustees, officers and executive employees of both Funds (including both Funds' share of payroll taxes) affiliated with the Adviser and making available, without expense to either Fund, the services of such Trustees, officers and employees as may duly be elected officers of both Funds, subject to their individual consent to serve and to any limitations imposed by law. Both Funds are responsible for the fees and expenses (specifically including travel expenses relating to Fund business) of Trustees not affiliated with the Adviser. Under the Investment Management Agreements, the Adviser also pays both Funds' share of payroll taxes, as well as expenses, such as travel expenses (or an appropriate portion thereof), of Trustees and officers of both Funds who are directors, officers or employees of the Adviser. For the services and facilities furnished, both Funds pay a monthly investment management fee based upon the value of each Fund's average daily net assets. See "PROPOSAL 2. APPROVAL OF THE REORGANIZATION -- Comparison of the Combined Fund with the Short-Intermediate Fund -- ADVISORY AND OTHER FEES." During the fiscal year ended August 31, 1998, the Adjustable Rate Fund paid $415,000 and during the fiscal year ended September 30, 1998, the Short-Intermediate Fund paid $920,000 to the Adviser. Each Investment Management Agreement further provides that the Adviser shall be liable for any error of judgement or mistake of law suffered by either Fund or of any loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of the Adviser in the performance of its duties under such agreement. The Investment Management Agreements also provide that purchase and sale opportunities, which are suitable for more than one client of the Adviser, will be allocated by the Adviser in an equitable manner. Each Investment Management Agreement may be terminated without penalty upon sixty (60) days written notice by either party. Both Funds may agree to terminate their Investment Management Agreement either by a vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of both Funds, or by a vote of their Board. An Investment Management Agreement may also be terminated at any time without penalty by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of either Fund or by a vote of the Board if a court establishes that the Adviser or any of its officers or Trustees has taken any action resulting in a breach of the Adviser's 4 18 covenants under the Investment Management Agreement. As stated above, an Investment Management Agreement automatically terminates in the event of its assignment. The Adviser has acted as Adviser for both Funds since December 31, 1997. Each Former Investment Management Agreement is dated December 31, 1997, and was last approved for continuance by the respective Board on January 20, 1998. The shareholders of both Funds approved a Former Investment Management Agreement on December 3, 1997. Each Former Investment Management Agreement continues until March 1, 1999. Each Former Investment Management Agreement was last submitted to shareholders for approval in connection with the Zurich/Scudder alliance. NEW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS. The New Investment Management Agreement for both Funds is dated as of the consummation of the Transaction, which occurred on September 7, 1998. Both New Investment Management Agreements will be in effect for an initial term ending on March 1, 1999, and may continue thereafter from year to year only if specifically approved at least annually by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the respective Fund, or by its Board and, in either event, the vote of a majority of the Non-interested Board members, cast in person at a meeting called for such purpose. At meetings held on September 18, 1998 the Board of both Funds, including a majority of the Non-Interested Trustees, approved the continuance of both New Investment Management Agreements through September 30, 1999. In the event that shareholders of a Fund do not approve a New Investment Management Agreement, it will terminate. In such event, the Board of such Fund will take such action as it deems to be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE FORMER AND NEW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT. The New Investment Management Agreements are substantially identical to the Former Investment Management Agreements, except for the dates of execution and termination. THE ADVISER. Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc. (the "Adviser"), 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10154, which resulted from the combination of the businesses of Scudder and Kemper is one of the largest and most experienced investment counsel firms in the United States. Scudder was established in 1919 as a partnership and was restructured as a Delaware corporation in 1985. Scudder launched its first fund in 1928. Kemper launched is first fund in 1948. Since December 31, 1997, the Adviser has served as investment adviser to both Scudder and Kemper funds. As of July 31, 1998, the Adviser has more than $230 billion in assets under management. The principal source of the Adviser's income is professional fees received from providing continuing investment advise. The Adviser provides investment counsel for many individuals and institutions, including insurance companies, endowments, industrial corporations and financial and banking organizations. Founded in 1872, Zurich is a multinational, public corporation organized under the laws of Switzerland. Its home office is located at Mythenquai 2, 8002 Zurich, Switzerland. Historically, Zurich's earnings have resulted from its operations as an insurer as well as from its ownership of its subsidiaries and affiliated companies (the "Zurich Insurance Group"). Zurich and the Zurich Insurance Group provide an extensive range of insurance products and services and have branch offices and subsidiaries in more than 40 countries throughout the world. Zurich owns approximately 70% of the Adviser, with the balance owed by the Adviser's officers and employees. 5 19 As stated above, the Adviser is a Delaware corporation. The names, addresses and principal occupations of the Directors of the Adviser are as follows:
NAME AND ADDRESS PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION ---------------- -------------------- Stephen R. Beckwith.......................... Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of the 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York Adviser Lynn S. Birdsong,............................ Managing Director of the Adviser 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York Lawrence Cheng,.............................. Senior Partner of Capital Z Partners 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York Kathryn L. Quirk............................. General Counsel of the Adviser Cornelia M. Small,........................... Managing Director of the Adviser 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York Edmond D. Villani,........................... President and Chief Executive Officer of the 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York Adviser Rolf Hueppi,................................. Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Mythenquai 2, Zurich, Switzerland Officer of Zurich
The outstanding voting securities of the Adviser are held of record 36.63% by Zurich Holding Company of America ("ZHCA"), a subsidiary of Zurich; 32.85% by ZKI Holding Corp. ("ZKIH"), a subsidiary of Zurich; 20.86% by Stephen R. Beckwith, Lynn S. Birdsong, Kathryn L. Quirk, Cornelia M. Small and Edmond D. Villani, in their capacity as representatives (the "Management Representatives") of the Adviser's management holders and retiree holders pursuant to a Second Amended and Restated Security Holders Agreement (the "Security Holders Agreement") among the Adviser, Zurich, ZHCA, ZKIH, the Management Representatives, the management holders, the retiree holders and Edmond D. Villani, as trustee of Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc. Executive Defined Contribution Plan Trust (the "Plan"); and 9.66% by the Plan. There are no outstanding non-voting securities of the Adviser. In connection with the Scudder-Zurich Transaction (described above), pursuant to which Zurich acquired a two-thirds interest in Scudder for $866.7 million in cash in December 1997, Daniel Pierce, a Director of both Funds, sold 85.4% of his holdings in Scudder to Zurich in cash. Pursuant to the Security Holders Agreement which was entered into in connection with Scudder-Zurich transaction), the Board of Directors of the Adviser consists of four directors designated by ZHCA and ZKIH and three directors designated by Management Representatives. The Security Holders Agreement requires the approval of a majority of the Scudder-designated Trustees for certain decisions, including changing the name of the Adviser, effecting an initial public offering before April 15, 2005, causing the Adviser to engage substantially in non-investment management and related business, making material acquisitions or divestitures, making material changes in the Adviser's capital structure, dissolving or liquidating the Adviser, or entering into certain affiliated transactions with Zurich. The Security Holders Agreement also provides for various put and call rights with respect to Adviser's stock held by persons who were employees of the Adviser at the time of the Scudder-Zurich Transaction, limitations on Zurich's ability to purchase other asset management companies outside of the Adviser, rights of Zurich to repurchase the Adviser's stock upon termination of employment of the Adviser's personnel, and registration rights for stock held by stockholders of Scudder continuing after the Scudder-Zurich Transaction. Directors, officers and employees of the Adviser from time to time may enter into transactions with various banks, including both Funds' custodian bank. It is Adviser's opinion that the terms and conditions of those transactions will not be influenced by existing or potential custodial or other Fund relationships. Investors Fiduciary Trust Company ("IFTC"), 801 Pennsylvania, Kansas City, Missouri 64105, is both Funds' transfer agent and dividend-paying agent. Pursuant to a services agreement with IFTC, Kemper 6 20 Service Company ("KSvC"), an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as Shareholder Service Agent of both Funds for which IFTC serves as transfer and dividend-paying agent and, as such, performs all of IFTC's duties as transfer agent and dividend-paying agent. IFTC receives as transfer agent, and pays to KSvC, annual account fees plus account set up, maintenance, transaction and out-of-pocket expense reimbursement. Kemper Distributors, Inc. ("KDI"), a subsidiary of the Adviser, provides information and administrative services for shareholders of both Funds pursuant to administrative services agreements. KDI is also the principal underwriter and distributor of both Funds' shares and acts as agent of both Funds in the sale of its shares. For the Class B shares and Class C shares of each Fund, KDI receives a Rule 12b-1 distribution fee of 0.75% of average daily net assets of each such class. KSvC and KDI will continue to provide transfer agency and underwriting, administrative and distribution services, respectively, to the Funds, as described above, under the current arrangements if the New Investment Management Agreements are approved. Exhibit B sets forth (for both Funds' last fiscal year end, unless otherwise noted) the fees and other information regarding investment companies advised by the Adviser. BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS ON PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS. To the maximum extent feasible, the Adviser places orders for portfolio transactions through Scudder Investors Services, Inc. ("SIS"), Two International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, which in turn places orders on behalf of the Funds with issuers, underwriters or other brokers and dealers. SIS is a corporation registered as a broker/dealer and a subsidiary of the Adviser. In selecting brokers and dealers with which to place portfolio transactions for a Fund, the Adviser may consider sales of shares of the Funds and of other funds managed by the Adviser or its affiliates. When it can be done consistently with the policy of obtaining the most favorable net results, the Adviser may place such orders with brokers and dealers who supply research, market and statistical information to a Fund or to the Adviser. SIS does not receive any commissions, fees or other remuneration from the Funds for this service. Allocation of portfolio transactions is supervised by the Adviser. BOARD EVALUATION. Both Boards met on July 21, 1998 to consider the Transaction and its effects on its Fund. The Boards met with senior management personnel of the Adviser. Both Boards had the assistance of legal counsel, who prepared, among other things, an analysis of the Board's fiduciary obligations. As a result of their review and consideration of the Transaction and the proposed new investment management agreement, the Board of both Funds voted unanimously to approve a New Investment Management Agreement and to recommend it to the shareholders of their respective Funds for approval. In connection with its review, the Adviser represented to the Boards that: the Transaction will have no effect on the operational management of either Fund; the Transaction will not result in any change in the management or operations of the Adviser; there will not be any increase in the advisory fee or any change in any other provision, other than the term of the investment management agreement as a result of the Transaction; the Transaction will not adversely affect the Adviser's financial condition; and the Transaction should expand the Adviser's global asset management capabilities and enhance the Adviser's research capabilities, particularly with respect to the United Kingdom and Europe. In connection with its deliberations, both Boards obtained certain assurances from Zurich, including the following: - Zurich has provided to the Board such information as is reasonably necessary to evaluate a New Investment Management and other agreements. - Zurich looks upon the Adviser as the core of Zurich's global asset management strategy. With that focus, Zurich will devote to the Adviser and its affairs all attention and resources that are necessary to provide for its respective fund top quality investment management, shareholder, administrative and product distribution services. 7 21 - The Transaction will not result in any change in either Fund's investment objectives or policies. - The Transaction will not result in any change in either management or operations of the Adviser or its subsidiaries. - The Transaction is not expected to result in any adverse change in the investment management or operations of its respective fund; and Zurich neither plans nor proposes, for the foreseeable future, to make any material change in the manner in which investment advisory services or other services are rendered to such Fund which has the potential to have a material adverse affect upon such Fund. - Zurich is committed to the continuance, without interruption, of services to the Funds of the type and quality currently provided by the Adviser and its subsidiaries, or superior thereto. - Zurich plans to maintain or enhance the Adviser facilities and organization. - In order to retain and attract key personnel, Zurich intends for the Adviser to maintain overall compensation policies and practices at market levels or better. - Zurich intends to maintain the distinct brand identity of the Kemper and Scudder Funds and is committed to strengthening and enhancing both brands and the distribution channels for both families of Funds, while maintaining their separate brand identity. - Zurich will promptly advise the Boards of decisions materially affecting the Adviser organization as they relate to its respective Fund. Neither this, nor any of the other above commitments will be altered by Zurich without the Board's prior consideration. Zurich assured both Boards that it intends to comply with Section 15(f) of the 1940 Act. Section 15(f) provides a non-exclusive safe harbor for an investment adviser to an investment company or any of its affiliated persons to receive any amount or benefit in connection with a change in control of the investment adviser so long as two conditions are met. First, for a period of three years after the Transaction, at least 75% of the board members of the investment company must not be "interested persons" of such investment adviser. The composition of the Board of both Funds, currently and as proposed, would be in compliance with this provision of Section 15(f). Second, an "unfair burden" must not be imposed upon the investment company as a result of such transaction or any express or implied terms, conditions or understandings applicable thereto. The term "unfair burden" is defined in Section 15(f) to include any arrangement during the two-year period after the Transaction whereby the investment adviser, or any interested person of any such adviser, receives or is entitled to receive any compensation, directly or indirectly, from the investment company or its shareholders (other than fees for bona fide investment advisory or other services) or from any person in connection with the purchase or sale of securities or other property to, from or on behalf of the investment company (other than bona fide ordinary compensation as principal underwriter for such investment company). Zurich has advised the Boards that it is not aware of any express or implied term, condition, arrangement or understanding that would impose an "unfair burden" on any Fund as a result of the Transaction. Zurich has agreed that it, and its affiliates, will take no action that would have the effect of imposing an "unfair burden" on any Fund as a result of the Transaction. In furtherance thereof, Zurich has undertaken to pay the costs of preparing and distributing proxy materials to and of holding the meeting of each Fund's shareholders as well as other fees and expenses in connection with the Transaction, including the fees and expenses of legal counsel to both Funds and the Non-Interested Board members. Both Boards also considered whether tobacco-related liability connected with B.A.T's tobacco business could adversely affect the Adviser and the services provided to the Funds (See "Corporate Governance" above). In evaluating the New Investment Management Agreements, both Boards took into account that the fees and expenses payable by its Fund under a New Investment Management Agreement are the same as under the Former Investment Management Agreements, that the services provided to both Funds are the same and that the other terms, except for the dates of execution and termination, are substantially similar. Both 8 22 Boards also took into consideration that the portfolio managers and research personnel would continue their functions with the Adviser after the Transaction. Both Boards noted that, in previously approving the Former Investment Management Agreements, both Boards had considered a number of factors, including: the nature and quality of services provided by the Adviser; investment performance, both of each Fund itself and relative to that of competitive investment companies; investment management fees and expense ratios of both Funds and competitive investment companies; the Adviser profitability from managing both Funds; fall-out benefits to the Adviser from its relationship to both Funds, including revenues derived from services provided to both Funds by affiliates of the Adviser; and the potential benefits to the Adviser and to both Funds and its shareholders of receiving research services from broker/dealer firms in connection with the allocation of portfolio transactions to such firms. Both Boards discussed the Transaction with the senior management of the Adviser and Zurich and among themselves. Both Boards considered that Zurich is a large, well-established company with substantial resources, and, as noted above, has undertaken to devote such resources to the Adviser as are necessary to provide both Funds with top quality services. As a result of their review and consideration of the Transaction and the New Investment Management Agreements, at is meeting on July 16, 1998, the Board of both Funds voted unanimously to approve the New Investment Management Agreements and to recommend it to the shareholders of both Funds for their approval. FUND ACCOUNTING AGENT. Scudder Fund Accounting Corporation is responsible for determining the net asset value per share and maintaining the portfolio and general accounting records of both Funds. Scudder Fund Accounting Corporation currently provides such services at no fee. 9 23 PROPOSAL 2. APPROVAL OF THE REORGANIZATION (SHORT-INTERMEDIATE FUND ONLY) A. SUMMARY THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF, AND IS QUALIFIED BY REFERENCE TO, THE MORE COMPLETE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS/PROXY STATEMENT AND THE INFORMATION ATTACHED HERETO OR INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE (INCLUDING THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION). AS DISCUSSED MORE FULLY BELOW AND ELSEWHERE IN THIS PROSPECTUS/PROXY STATEMENT, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE SHORT-INTERMEDIATE FUND (THE "BOARD") BELIEVES THE PROPOSED REORGANIZATION (AS DEFINED HEREIN) IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF SHAREHOLDERS OF THE SHORT-INTERMEDIATE FUND AND WOULD NOT RESULT IN DILUTION OF SHAREHOLDERS' INTEREST. AS A RESULT OF THE REORGANIZATION, SHAREHOLDERS OF THE SHORT-INTERMEDIATE FUND WOULD ACQUIRE AN INTEREST IN THE COMBINED FUND (AS DEFINED HEREIN). Shareholders should read the entire Prospectus/Proxy Statement carefully together with the Adjustable Rate Fund Prospectus incorporated herein by reference and accompanying this Prospectus/Proxy Statement. This Prospectus/Proxy Statement constitutes an offering of Class A, B and C shares of the Combined Fund only. THE REORGANIZATION This Prospectus/Proxy Statement is being furnished to shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund in connection with the proposed combination of the Fund with and into the Adjustable Rate Fund pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated September 18, 1998 between the Trust and the Adjustable Rate Fund (the "Agreement"). The Agreement provides that the Short-Intermediate Fund would (i) transfer all of its assets to the Adjustable Rate Fund in exchange solely for Class A, B and C shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund and the Adjustable Rate Fund's assumption of the liabilities of the Short-Intermediate Fund, (ii) distribute to each shareholder of the Short-Intermediate Fund shares of the respective class of shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund equal in value to their existing shares of the Fund as a distribution in liquidation of the Fund, (iii) be liquidated, dissolved and terminated as a series of the Kemper Portfolios in accordance with the Trust's Declaration of Trust promptly following the Closing (as defined herein) and (iv) the Adjustable Rate Fund would change its name to the Kemper Short-Term U.S. Government Fund (the "Reorganization"). The Agreement also provides that the Reorganization is contingent upon the approval of the shareholders of the Adjustable Rate Fund of a new investment objective and policies. The Adjustable Rate Fund as modified and combined with the Short-Intermediate Fund will be referred to as the "Combined Fund." The Board of Trustees of the Kemper Portfolios has determined that the Reorganization is in the best interests of the Short-Intermediate Fund and that the interests of existing shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund will not be diluted as a result of the Reorganization. The Board of Kemper Portfolios unanimously approved the Reorganization and the Agreement on September 18, 1998. The Adviser will pay all of the Funds' costs associated with the Reorganization. The Board is asking shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund to approve the Reorganization at the Special Meeting to be held on December 16, 1998. If shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund approve the Reorganization, it is expected that the Closing of the Reorganization will be after the close of business on , but it may be at a different time as described herein. THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE "FOR" THE REORGANIZATION. FOR THE SHORT-INTERMEDIATE FUND, APPROVAL OF THE REORGANIZATION REQUIRES THE FAVORABLE VOTE OF THE HOLDERS OF A MAJORITY OF THE OUTSTANDING SHARES ENTITLED TO VOTE. SEE "VOTING INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS" BELOW. REASONS FOR THE PROPOSED REORGANIZATION The Board believes that the proposed Reorganization would be in the best interests of the Short-Intermediate Fund because it would permit the shareholders of the Fund to (i) lower operating expenses as a percentage of net assets due to the Combined Fund's larger net assets and greater economies of scale; 10 24 (ii) reduce interest rate risk as the Combined Fund will have a maturity range of 1-3 years versus a maturity of 2-5 years for the Short-Intermediate Fund, and (iii) potentially increase income and total return as the Combined Fund will have the ability to invest a portion of its assets in lower quality non-U.S. Government securities. In determining whether to recommend approval of the Reorganization to shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund, the Board considered a number of factors, including, but not limited to: (i) the expenses and advisory fees applicable to the Short-Intermediate Fund and the Adjustable Rate Fund before the Reorganization and the estimated expense ratios of the Combined Fund after the Reorganization; (ii) the investment performance of the Short-Intermediate Fund compared to the Adjustable Rate Fund; (iii) the terms and conditions of the Agreement and whether the Reorganization would result in dilution of the Short-Intermediate Fund's shareholder interests; (iv) the economies of scale potentially realized through the combination of the Funds; (v) the compatibility of the Funds' investment objectives; (vi) the compatibility of the Funds' service features available to shareholders, including the retention of applicable holding periods and exchange privileges; (vii) the future growth prospects of the Short-Intermediate Fund; and (viii) the anticipated federal income tax consequences of the Reorganization. In this regard, the Board reviewed information provided by the Adviser relating to the anticipated impact on the shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund as a result of the Reorganization. The Board considered the probability that the increase in asset levels of the combined fund after the Reorganization would result in the following potential benefits for shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund, although there can, of course, be no assurances in this regard: A.ECONOMIES OF SCALE. The combination is expected to create a Fund with total assets of approximately $230 million, with greater potential for increased assets and lower expenses. B.PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT PROCESS. The current managers of both the Short-Intermediate Fund and the Adjustable Rate Fund would be retained as the portfolio management team. C.TRACK RECORD. For reporting purposes, the Combined Fund would retain the Adjustable Rate Fund track record, which extends back to 1987. Based upon these and other factors, the Board unanimously determined that the Reorganization is in the best interests of the Short-Intermediate Fund. COMPARISON OF THE COMBINED FUND WITH THE SHORT-INTERMEDIATE FUND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES. The investment objective of the Combined Fund will be to seek high current income and preservation of capital. The investment objective of the Short-Intermediate Fund is to seek, with equal emphasis, high current income and preservation of capital from a portfolio composed primarily of short and intermediate-term U.S. Government securities. INVESTMENT POLICIES. The Combined Fund will invest 100% of its total assets in U.S. dollar-denominated securities and at least 65% of its total assets in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities, including repurchase agreements of such securities ("U.S. Government Securities"). Under normal conditions, the Combined Fund would maintain a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of less than three years. The remaining 35% of the Combined Fund's assets could be invested in non-U.S. Government Securities, including private collateralized mortgage obligations or asset-backed securities rated investment grade quality (Baa or higher) by Moody's Investor Service, Inc. ("Moody's") or (BBB or higher) by Standard & Poor's Corporation ("S&P") and other fixed income securities (including debt and preferred stock issues, convertibles and assignments and participations in loans) with ratings of single-B or higher by Moody's or S&P or non-rated of comparable quality in the opinion of the Adviser, with a 10% maximum limitation on non-investment grade corporate debt securities. The Combined Fund would be able to engage in financial futures, options, swaps (including caps, floors and collars) and forward contracts transactions. 11 25 The Short-Intermediate Fund, as a fundamental policy, invests at least 65% of is total assets in U.S. Government Securities and repurchase agreements of U.S. Government Securities. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will maintain a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of more than two years but less than five years. Up to 35% of the assets of the Short-Intermediate Fund may be invested in fixed income securities other than U.S. Government Securities. Such other fixed income securities include: (a) corporate debt securities that are rated at the time of purchase within the four highest grades by either Moody's (Aaa, Aa, A or Baa) or S&P (AAA, AA, A or BBB); commercial paper that is rated at the time of purchase within the two highest grades by either Moody's (Prime-1 or Prime-2) or S&P (A-1 or A-2); (c) bank certificates of deposit (including term deposits) or bankers' acceptances issued by domestic banks (including their foreign branches) and Canadian chartered banks having total assets in excess of $1 billion; and (d) repurchase agreements with respect to any of the foregoing. CREDIT QUALITY. A comparison of the credit qualities of the respective portfolios of the Adjustable Rate Fund and the Short-Intermediate Fund, as of August 31, 1998, is set forth in the table below.
PORTFOLIO CREDIT QUALITY -------------------------------------------------------- ADJUSTABLE RATE SHORT- CREDIT RATING FUND INTERMEDIATE FUND COMBINED FUND(1) ------------- --------------- ----------------- ---------------- U.S. Governments and Repurchase Agreements..... Aaa/AAA/Pre-refunded........................... Aa/AA.......................................... A/A............................................ Baa/BBB........................................ Unrated........................................ TOTAL.......................................... 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
- ------------------------- (1) Reflects the effect of the Reorganization. As of August 31, 1998, the Short-Intermediate Fund was invested in [more/less] higher-rated securities than the Adjustable Rate Fund. Generally, on August 31, 1998, the average portfolio credit quality was for the Short-Intermediate Fund and for the Adjustable Rate Fund. As discussed above, higher-rated securities generally have less credit risk than lower rated securities. MATURITY AND DURATION. A comparison of the maturity and duration of the respective portfolios of the Adjustable Rate Fund and the Short-Intermediate Fund as of August 31, 1998, is set forth in the table below.
PORTFOLIO MATURITY INFORMATION ------------------------------------- WEIGHTED AVERAGE WEIGHTED AVERAGE FUND MATURITY MODIFIED DURATION ---- ---------------- ----------------- Adjustable Rate............................................. Short-Intermediate.......................................... Combined Fund(1)............................................
- ------------------------- (1) Reflects the effect of the Reorganization. The Combined Fund has a targeted maturity average of less than three years. Funds with longer average maturities and durations will generally be subject to greater interest rate risks. 12 26 PERFORMANCE INFORMATION. A comparison of the total returns for the Adjustable Rate Fund and the Short-Intermediate Fund for the periods ending August 31, 1998 is set forth in the table below. Performance is computed without adjustment for any sales charges.
TOTAL RETURNS ---------------------- INCEPTION CUMULATIVE AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS ---------------------- --------------------------------------- FUND CLASS DATE YTD RETURN 1 YEAR 3 YEAR 5 YEAR INCEPTION ---- ----- ---- ---------- ------ ------ ------ --------- Adjustable Rate......................... A B C Short-Intermediate...................... A B C
The following table is a comparison of the yield of the Adjustable Rate Fund and the Short-Intermediate Fund as of August 31, 1998.
SEC YIELD ------------------------------------------- ADJUSTABLE SHORT- CLASS RATE FUND INTERMEDIATE FUND PROFORMA - ----- ---------- ----------------- -------- A ....................................................... 4.25% 4.73% 4.68% B ....................................................... 3.75% 3.94% 3.12% C ....................................................... 3.78% 4.18% 4.17%
- ------------------------- (1) The SEC 30-Day Yield is computed in accordance with SEC rules by dividing the net investment income per share (computed in accordance with a standardized method prescribed by the rules) earned during the 30-day period by the maximum offering price. The total returns and yields are not necessarily indicative of future results. The performance of an investment company is the result of conditions in the securities markets, portfolio management and operating expenses. Although information such as that shown above is useful in reviewing a fund's performance and in providing some basis for comparison with other investment alternatives, it should not be used for comparison with other investments using different reinvestment assumptions or time periods and would not be representative of the Combined Fund operating with a different objective and policies. INVESTMENT ADVISER. The Combined Fund will be, and the Short-Intermediate Fund is, managed by the Adviser. The Adviser's principal office is located at 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10154. The Adviser is described fully above in Proposal 1. ADVISORY AND OTHER FEES. The contractual advisory fees of the Combined Fund will be the same as those of the Short-Intermediate Fund. Pursuant to an investment management agreement the Combined Fund will pay the Adviser an annual management fee at the rates set forth below, which rates are the same rates currently being paid by the Short-Intermediate Fund:
AVERAGE DAILY NET ASSET VALUE ($000) MANAGEMENT FEE ----------------------- -------------- 0-250,000................................................... .55 of 1% 250,000-999,999............................................. .52 of 1% 1,000,000-2,499,999......................................... .50 of 1% 2,500,000-4,999,999......................................... .48 of 1% 5,000,000-7,499,999......................................... .45 of 1% 7,500,000-9,999,999......................................... .43 of 1% 10,000,000-12,499,999....................................... .41 of 1% More than 12,500,000........................................ .40 of 1%
13 27 For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1998 the Adjustable Rate Fund paid the Adviser $415,000. For a complete description of the advisory services provided to the Adjustable Rate Fund, see the section of the Adjustable Rate Fund Prospectus entitled "INVESTMENT MANAGER AND UNDERWRITER -- Investment Manager." For the fiscal year ended September 30, 1998 the Short-Intermediate Fund paid the Adviser $920,000. For a complete description of the advisory services provided to the Short-Intermediate Fund, see the section of the Short-Intermediate Fund Prospectus entitled "INVESTMENT MANAGER AND UNDERWRITER - --Investment Manager." UNDERWRITING AND DISTRIBUTION. The Combined Fund has distribution and service plans which are substantially identical to those adopted by the Short-Intermediate Fund (the "Distribution and Service Plans"). Pursuant to an underwriting and distribution services agreement ("distribution agreement") with the Combined Fund, Kemper Distributors, Inc. ("KDI"), 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Adviser, is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Combined Fund's shares and acts as agent of the Combined Fund in the sale of its shares. KDI will bear all its expenses of providing services pursuant to the distribution agreement, including the payment of any commissions. KDI provides for the preparation of advertising or sales literature and bears the cost of printing and mailing prospectuses to persons other than shareholders. KDI will bear the cost of qualifying and maintaining the qualification of Combined Fund shares for sale under the securities laws of the various states and the Combined Fund will bear the expense of registering its shares with the Securities and Exchange Commission. KDI may enter into related selling group agreements with various broker- dealers, including affiliates of KDI, that provide distribution services to investors. KDI also may provide some of the distribution services. CLASS A SHARES. KDI will receive no compensation from the Combined Fund as principal underwriter for Class A shares and will pay all expenses of distribution of the Combined Fund's Class A shares under the distribution agreements not otherwise paid by dealers or other financial services firms. KDI will retain the sales charge upon the purchase of shares and will pay or allow concessions or discounts to firms for the sale of the Combined Fund's shares. CLASS B SHARES. For its services under the distribution agreement, KDI will receive a fee from the Combined Fund, payable monthly, at the annual rate of .75% of average daily net assets of the Combined Fund attributable to Class B shares. This fee will be accrued daily as an expense of Class B shares. KDI will also receive any contingent deferred sales charges. KDI currently compensates firms for sales of Class B shares at a commission rate of 3.75%. CLASS C SHARES. For its services under the distribution agreement, KDI will receive a fee from the Combined Fund, payable monthly, at the annual rate of .75% of average daily net assets of each Fund attributable to Class C shares. This fee will be accrued daily as an expense of Class C shares. KDI will advance to firms the first year distribution fee at a rate of .75% of the purchase price of Class C shares. For periods after the first year, KDI currently pays firms for sales of Class C shares a distribution fee, payable quarterly, at an annual rate of .75% of net assets attributable to Class C shares maintained and serviced by the firm and the fee continues until terminated by KDI or a Fund. KDI will also receive any contingent deferred sales charges. RULE 12B-1 PLAN. The Combined Fund will have Rule 12b-1 plans that provide for fees payable as an expense of the Class B shares and the Class C shares that are used by KDI to pay for distribution services for those classes, which are approved and reviewed separately for the Class B shares and the Class C shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, which regulates the manner in which an investment company may, directly or indirectly, bear the expenses of distributing its shares. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES. KDI also provides information and administrative services for shareholders of each Fund pursuant to administrative services agreements ("administrative agreements"). KDI may enter into related arrangements with various broker-dealer firms and other service or administrative firms ("firms"), that provide services and facilities for their customers or clients who are investors of the Funds. Such administrative services and assistance may include, but are not limited to, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, processing purchase and redemption transactions, answering routine inquiries 14 28 regarding each Fund and its special features and such other administrative services as may be agreed upon from time to time and permitted by applicable statute, rule or regulation. KDI bears all its expenses of providing services pursuant to the administrative agreement, including the payment of any service fees. For services under the administrative agreements, each Fund pays KDI a fee, payable monthly, at an annual rate of up to .25% of average daily net assets of Class A, B and C shares of such Fund. With respect to Class A shares, KDI then pays each firm a service fee at an annual rate of (a) in the case of the Short-Intermediate Fund up to .25% of net assets and in the case of the Adjustable Rate Fund up to .15% of net assets of those accounts that it maintains and services for each Fund attributable to shares acquired prior to October 1, 1993, and (b) up to .25% of net assets of those accounts that it maintains and services for each Fund attributable to Class A shares acquired on or after October 1, 1993. With respect to Class B shares and Class C shares, KDI pays each firm a service fee, normally payable quarterly, at an annual rate of up to .25% of net assets of those accounts in the Fund that it maintains and services attributable to Class B shares and Class C shares, respectively. Firms to which service fees may be paid include affiliates of KDI. CLASS A SHARES. For Class A shares, a firm becomes eligible for the service fee based on assets in the accounts in the month following the month of purchase and the fee continues until terminated by KDI or a Fund. The fees are calculated monthly and normally paid quarterly. CLASS B AND CLASS C SHARES. KDI currently advances to firms the first year service fee at a rate of up to .25% of the purchase price of such shares. For periods after the first year, KDI currently intends to pay firms a service fee at a rate of up to .25% (calculated monthly and normally paid quarterly) of the net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares maintained and serviced by the firm and the fee continues until terminated by KDI or the Fund. KDI also may provide some of the above services and may retain any portion of the fee under the administrative agreements not paid to firms to compensate itself for administrative functions performed for each Fund. Currently, the administrative services fee payable to KDI is based only upon Fund assets in accounts for which a firm provides administrative services and it is intended that KDI will pay all the administrative services fee that it receives from each Fund to firms in the form of service fees. The effective administrative services fee rate to be charged against all assets of each Fund while this procedure is in effect will depend upon the proportion of Fund assets that is in accounts for which a firm provides administrative services as well as, with respect to Class A shares (except for the Short-Intermediate Fund), the date when shares representing such assets were purchased. In addition, KDI may, from time to time, from its own resources, pay certain firms additional amounts for ongoing administrative services and assistance provided to their customers and clients who are shareholders of the Funds. CUSTODIAN, TRANSFER AGENT AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICE AGENT. Investors Fiduciary Trust Company ("IFTC"), 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64105, as custodian, and State Street Bank and Trust Company, 225 Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, as sub-custodian, have custody of all securities and cash of both Funds. IFTC also is the Funds' transfer agent and dividend-paying agent. Pursuant to a services agreement with IFTC, Kemper Service Company ("KSvC") an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as "Shareholder Service Agent" of the Funds and as such, performs all of IFTC's duties as transfer agent and dividend-paying agent. The Combined Fund has adopted the same arrangements. For a description of shareholder service agent fees payable to the Shareholder Service Agent, see "INVESTMENT MANAGER AND UNDERWRITER -- Custodian, Transfer Agent and Shareholder Service Agent" in the Statement of Additional Information. PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS. The Adviser places all orders for purchases and sales of a Fund's securities. Subject to seeking best execution of orders, the Adviser may consider sales of shares of a Fund and other funds managed by the Adviser or its affiliates as a factor in selecting broker-dealers. See "PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS" in the Statement of Additional Information. The tables below set forth (i) the fees and expenses paid by the Adjustable Rate Fund and the Short-Intermediate Fund for their last fiscal year, which was August 31, 1998 for the Adjustable Rate Fund and September 30, 1998 for the Short-Intermediate Fund and (ii) pro forma expenses for the Combined Fund for Class A, B and C shares. 15 29 EXPENSE COMPARISON TABLE CLASS A SHARES
SHORT- COMBINED ADJUSTABLE INTERMEDIATE FUND RATE FUND FUND PRO FORMA(1) ---------- ------------ ------------ SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTION EXPENSES Maximum Sales Load Imposed on Purchase of a Share (as a percentage of Offering Price)...................... 3.50% 3.50% 2.75% Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption proceeds)(2)......................... None None None ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES (as a percentage of average net assets) Management Fees............................................ .55% .55% .55% Rule 12b-1 Fees............................................ Other Expenses............................................. .80% .58% .56% Total Fund Operating Expenses.............................. 1.35% 1.13% 1.11% EXPENSE EXAMPLE OF TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES ASSUMING REDEMPTION AT THE END OF THE PERIOD(3) One Year................................................... $ 48 $ 46 $ 46 Three Years................................................ $ 76 $ 70 $ 69 Five Years................................................. $106 $ 95 $ 94 Ten Years.................................................. $192 $168 $165
- ------------------------- Notes to Expense Comparison Table (1) The Pro Forma column reflects expenses estimated for the Combined Fund subsequent to the Reorganization and reflects the effect of the Reorganization. (2) Class A shares purchased under the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege have a 1% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year and .50% for the second year. (3) Expense examples reflect what an investor would pay on a $1,000 investment, assuming a 5% annual return and the reinvestment of all dividends. 16 30 EXPENSE COMPARISON TABLE CLASS B SHARES
SHORT- COMBINED ADJUSTABLE INTERMEDIATE FUND RATE FUND FUND PRO FORMA(1) ---------- ------------ ------------ SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTION EXPENSES Maximum Sales Load Imposed on Purchase of a Share (as a percentage of Offering Price)...................... None None None Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption proceeds)(2)......................... 4.00 - 0% 4.00 - 0% 4.00 - 0% ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES (as a percentage of average net assets) Management Fees............................................ .55% .55% .55% Rule 12b-1 Fees............................................ .75% .75% .75% Other Expenses............................................. .68% .81% .81% Total Fund Operating Expenses.............................. 1.98% 2.11% 2.11% EXPENSE EXAMPLE OF TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES ASSUMING REDEMPTION AT THE END OF THE PERIOD(3) One Year................................................... $ 60 $ 61 $ 61 Three Years................................................ $ 92 $ 96 $ 96 Five Years................................................. $127 $133 $133 Ten Years.................................................. $199 $196 $195
- ------------------------- Notes to Expense Comparison Table (1) The Pro Forma column reflects expenses estimated to be paid for the Combined Fund subsequent to the Reorganization and reflects the effect of the Reorganization. (2) Issuers conversion to Class A shares six years after purchase. Contingent deferred sales charges on Class B shares are 4% in the first year, 3% in the second and third year, 2% in the fourth and fifth year, and 1% in the sixth year. (3) Expense examples reflect what an investor would pay on a $1,000 investment, assuming a 5% annual return and the reinvestment of all dividends. 17 31 EXPENSE COMPARISON TABLE CLASS C SHARES
SHORT- COMBINED ADJUSTABLE INTERMEDIATE FUND RATE FUND FUND PRO FORMA(1) ---------- ------------ ------------ SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTION EXPENSES Maximum Sales Load Imposed on Purchase of a Share (as a percentage of Offering Price)...................... None None None Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption proceeds)(2)......................... 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES (as a percentage of average net assets) Management Fees............................................ .55% .55% .55% Rule 12b-1 Fees............................................ .75% .75% .75% Other Expenses............................................. .64% .54% .56% Total Fund Operating Expenses.............................. 1.94% 1.84% 1.86% EXPENSE EXAMPLE OF TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES ASSUMING REDEMPTION AT THE END OF THE PERIOD(3) One Year................................................... $ 30 $ 29 $ 29 Three Years................................................ $ 61 $ 58 $ 58 Five Years................................................. $105 $100 $101 Ten Years.................................................. $226 $216 $218
- ------------------------- Notes to Expense Comparison Table (1) The Pro Forma column reflects expenses estimated to be paid on new shares purchased from the combined fund subsequent to the Reorganization and reflects the effect of the Reorganization. (2) The contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares is 1% for the first year. (3) Expense examples reflect what an investor would pay on a $1,000 investment, assuming a 5% annual return and the reinvestment of all dividends. DISTRIBUTION, PURCHASE, VALUATION, REDEMPTION AND EXCHANGE OF SHARES. The Adjustable Rate Fund and the Short-Intermediate Fund offer three classes of shares. The Class A shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund and the Short-Intermediate Fund are each subject to an initial sales charge and annual service fees of .25%. The following Class A sales charges and commissions apply to the Adjustable Rate Fund and the Short-Intermediate Fund. 18 32 CLASS A SALES CHARGES AND COMMISSIONS
AUTHORIZED DEALER SALES CHARGE COMMISSION ---------------------- ---------- AS % OF AS % OF PUBLIC AS % OF PUBLIC OFFERING YOUR NET OFFERING PURCHASE AMOUNT PRICE INVESTMENT PRICE --------------- -------- ---------- -------- Less than $100,000.......................................... 3.50% 3.63% 3.00% $100,000 - $249,999......................................... 3.00% 3.09% 2.50% $250,000 - $499,999......................................... 2.50% 2.56% 2.25% $500,000 - $999,999......................................... 2.00% 2.04% 1.75% $1 million and over......................................... --(1) --(1) --(2)
- ------------------------- (1) Class A shares purchased under the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege have a 1% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year and .50% for the second year. (2) Commission is payable by KDI. The Combined Fund will offer three classes of shares. The Class A shares of the Combined Fund will be subject to an initial sales charge and annual service fees of .25%. The following Class A sales charges and commissions will apply to the Combined Fund. CLASS A SALES CHARGES AND COMMISSIONS
AUTHORIZED DEALER SALES CHARGE COMMISSION ------------ ---------- AS % OF AS % OF PUBLIC PUBLIC OFFERING OFFERING PURCHASE AMOUNT PRICE PRICE --------------- -------- -------- Less than $100,000.......................................... 2.75% 2.25% $100,000 - $249,999......................................... 2.50% 2.00% $250,000 - $499,999......................................... 2.00% 1.75% $500,000 - $999,999......................................... 1.50% 1.25% $1,000,000 - $4,999,999..................................... --(1) 1.00%(2) $5,000,000 - $49,999,999.................................... --(1) 0.50%(2) $50,000,000 - and over...................................... --(1) 0.25%(2)
- ------------------------- (1) Class A shares purchased under the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege have a 1% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year and .50% for the second year. (2) Dealer commission is payable by KDI. The initial sales charge applicable to Class A shares of the Combined Fund will be waived for Class A shares acquired in the Reorganization. Any subsequent purchases of Class A shares of the Combined Fund after the Reorganization will be subject to the initial sales charge, excluding Class A shares purchased through the dividend reinvestment plan. The Class B shares of the Combined Fund will not, and the Short-Intermediate Fund do not, incur an initial sales charge when purchased, but are subject to a .25% annual service fee and a Rule 12b-1 distribution fee. Class B shares are also subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 4% in the first year, 3% in the second and third year, 2% in the fourth and fifth year, and 1% in the sixth year. 19 33 Class C shares of the Combined Fund and the Short-Intermediate Fund have no initial sales charges but are subject to a Rule 12b-1 distribution fee and a 1% contingent deferred sales charge on redemptions made within one year of purchase. No contingent deferred sales charge will be imposed on Class B and Class C shares of the Short-Intermediate Fund in connection with the Reorganization. The holding period and conversion period for Class B and Class C shares of the Combined Fund received in connection with the Reorganization will be measured from the earlier of the time (i) the holder purchased such shares from the Short-Intermediate Fund or (ii) the holder purchased such shares from any other Kemper Fund and subsequently exchanged them for shares of the Short-Intermediate Fund. For a complete description of the Class A, B and C shares, see the sections of the Adjustable Rate Fund and the Short-Intermediate Fund Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information entitled "PURCHASE OF SHARES" and "PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION OF SHARES", respectively. Shares of the Combined Fund and the Short-Intermediate Fund may be purchased through a financial adviser, by check, by electronic transfer, and by exchange from certain other open-end mutual funds distributed by KDI. For a complete description regarding purchase of shares and exchange of shares of the Funds, see the sections of the Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information entitled "PURCHASE OF SHARES" and "PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION OF SHARES", respectively. Shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund and the Short-Intermediate Fund properly presented for redemption may be redeemed or exchanged at the next determined net asset value per share (subject to any applicable deferred sales charge). Shares of either the Adjustable Rate Fund or the Short-Intermediate Fund may be redeemed or exchanged through a financial adviser by mail or by special redemption privileges (telephone exchange, telephone redemption, by check or by electronic transfer) subject to limitations described in the prospectus. The stock transfer books of the Short-Intermediate Fund will be permanently closed as of the date of Closing. Only redemption requests and transfer instructions received in proper form by the close of business on the day prior to the date of Closing will be fulfilled by the Short-Intermediate Fund. Redemption requests or transfer instructions received by the Short-Intermediate Fund after that date will be treated by the Fund as requests for the redemption or instructions for transfer of the shares of the Combined Fund credited to the accounts of the shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund. Redemption requests or transfer instructions received by the Short-Intermediate Fund after the close of business on the day prior to the date of Closing will be forwarded to the Combined Fund. For a complete description of the redemption arrangements for the Funds, see the sections of the Adjustable Rate Fund and Short-Intermediate Fund Prospectuses entitled "REDEMPTION OR REPURCHASE OF SHARES." 20 34 CAPITALIZATION. The following table sets forth the capitalization of the Adjustable Rate and the Short-Intermediate Fund as of August 31, 1998, and the pro forma capitalization of the Combined Fund as if the Reorganization had occurred on that date. These numbers may differ at the time of Closing. CAPITALIZATION TABLE AS OF AUGUST 31, 1998
SHORT- ADJUSTABLE RATE INTERMEDIATE PRO FUND FUND FORMA(1) --------------- ------------ -------- NET ASSETS Class A shares.................................. $60,856,000 $85,961,000 $146,817,000 Class B shares.................................. $ 7,108,000 $74,961,000 $ 82,069,000 Class C shares.................................. $ 1,343,000 $ 6,126,000 $ 7,469,000 NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE Class A shares.................................. $8.19 $7.82 $8.19 Class B shares.................................. $8.21 $7.77 $8.21 Class C shares.................................. $8.22 $7.79 $8.22 SHARES OUTSTANDING Class A shares.................................. 7,431 10,998 17,932 Class B shares.................................. 865 9,645 9,993 Class C shares.................................. 163 786 908 SHARES AUTHORIZED Class A shares.................................. Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Class B shares.................................. Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Class C shares.................................. Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
- ------------------------- (1) The pro forma figures reflect the effect of the Short-Intermediate Fund Reorganization. B. RISK FACTORS SIMILARITY OF RISKS The Combined Fund, as a non-fundamental policy, will invest 100% of its total assets in U.S. dollar-denominated securities and 65% of its total assets in U.S. Government Securities and repurchase agreements of such securities. The Short-Intermediate Fund, as a fundamental policy, invests at least 65% of is total assets in U.S. Government Securities and repurchase agreements of U.S. Government Securities. U.S. Government Securities of the type in which the Funds may invest have historically involved little risk of loss of principal if held to maturity. The government guarantee of the U.S. Government Securities in the Funds' portfolio, however, does not guarantee the net asset value of the shares of the Fund. There are market risks inherent in all investments in securities and the value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate over time. Normally, the value of the Funds' investment varies inversely with changes in interest rates. For example, as interest rates rise the value of the Funds' investments will tend to decline, and as interest rates fall the value of the Funds' investments will tend to increase. In addition, the potential for appreciation in the event of a decline in interest rates may be limited or negated by increased principal prepayments in respect to certain mortgage-backed securities. DIFFERENCES IN RISKS The remaining 35% of the Combined Fund's assets could be invested in private collateralized mortgage obligations or asset-backed securities of investment grade quality and other fixed income securities with ratings of single-B or higher (or, if unrated, of comparable quality in the opinion of the Adviser) with a 10% maximum limitation on non-investment grade securities. Lower-rated and non-rated fixed-income securities, which are commonly referred to as "junk bonds," have widely varying characteristics and quality. These lower rated securities are considered, on balance, as predominantly speculative with respect 21 35 to capacity to pay interest and repay principal in accordance with the terms of the obligations and generally will involve more credit risk than securities in the higher rating categories. Up to 35% of the assets of the Short-Intermediate Fund may be invested in fixed income securities other than U.S. Government Securities. Such other fixed income securities include: (a) corporate debt securities that are rated at the time of purchase within the four highest grades by either Moody's (Aaa, Aa, A or Baa) or S&P (AAA, AA, A or BBB); commercial paper that is rated at the time of purchase within the two highest grades by either Moody's (Prime-1 or Prime-2) or S&P (A-1 or A-2); (c) bank certificates of deposit (including term deposits) or bankers' acceptances issued by domestic banks (including their foreign branches) and Canadian chartered banks having total assets in excess of $1 billion; and (d) repurchase agreements with respect to any of the foregoing. Corporate debt securities rated within the four highest grades by Moody's or S&P are generally considered to be "investment grade." Like higher rated securities, securities rated in the BBB or Baa categories are considered to have adequate capacity to pay principal and interest, although they may have fewer protective provisions than higher rated securities and thus may be adversely affected by severe economic circumstances and are considered to have speculative characteristics. The Combined Fund will be able to engage in financial futures, options, swaps (including caps, floors and collars) and forward contracts transactions. The Short-Intermediate Fund may engage in options or financial futures transactions in connection with attempts to hedge its portfolio investments and not for speculation. For a description of the risks associated with such investments see the section of the Funds' Prospectus entitled "INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, POLICIES AND RISK FACTORS -- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION." The Combined Fund will have a targeted average maturity of less than three years. The Short-Intermediate Fund has a targeted average maturity of two to five years. For more information on the actual maturity of the Short-Intermediate Fund see "Comparison of the Combined Fund with the Short-Intermediate Fund -- MATURITY AND DURATION." Funds with longer average maturities and durations will generally be subject to greater interest rate risk. C. THE PROPOSED REORGANIZATION The material features of the Agreement are summarized below. This summary does not purport to be complete and is subject in all respects to the provisions of, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, the Agreement attached as Appendix A to the Reorganization SAI, a copy of which may be obtained without charge by calling the Funds at (800) 621-1048 and asking for the "Reorganization SAI." TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT Pursuant to the Agreement, the Adjustable Rate Fund, an open-end management investment company organized as a business trust, would acquire all of the assets and the liabilities of the Short-Intermediate Fund on the date of the Closing in consideration for Class A, B and C shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund. Subject to the Short-Intermediate Fund's shareholders approving the Reorganization and the approval by the shareholders of the Adjustable Rate Fund of a new investment objective and new investment policies, the closing (the "Closing") will occur on [ ] or such later date as soon as practicable thereafter as the Adjustable Rate Fund and the Short-Intermediate Fund may mutually agree. On the date of the Closing, the Short-Intermediate Fund will transfer to the Adjustable Rate Fund all of its assets and liabilities. The Adjustable Rate Fund will in turn transfer to the Short-Intermediate Fund a number of its Class A, B and C shares equal in value to the value of the net assets of the Fund, transferred to the Adjustable Rate Fund as of the date of the Closing, as determined in accordance with the valuation method described in the Adjustable Rate Fund's then current prospectus. In order to minimize any potential for undesirable federal income and excise tax consequences in connection with the Reorganization, the Adjustable Rate Fund and the Short-Intermediate Fund may individually distribute on or before the Closing all or substantially all of their respective undistributed net investment income (including net capital gains) as of such date. 22 36 The Short-Intermediate Fund will distribute in complete liquidation the Class A, B and C shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund to the shareholders of the respective class of the Fund promptly after the Closing and then will be liquidated, dissolved and terminated as a series of the Trust in accordance with Kemper Portfolios' Declaration of Trust. The Short-Intermediate Fund has made certain standard representations and warranties to the Adjustable Rate Fund regarding its capitalization, status and conduct of business. Unless waived in accordance with the Agreement, the obligations of the parties to the Agreement are conditioned upon, among other things: 1. the approval of the Reorganization by shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund; 2. the approval by the shareholders of the Adjustable Rate Fund of a new investment objective and new investment policies; 3. the absence of any rule, regulation, order, injunction or proceeding preventing or seeking to prevent the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Agreement; 4. the receipt of all necessary approvals, registrations and exemptions under federal and state laws; 5. the truth in all material respects as of the Closing of the representations and warranties of the parties and performance and compliance in all material respects with the parties' agreements, obligations and covenants required by the Agreement; 6. the effectiveness under applicable law of the registration statement of the Adjustable Rate Fund of which this Prospectus/Proxy Statement forms a part and the absence of any stop orders under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pertaining thereto; and 7. the receipt of opinions of counsel relating to, among other things, the tax-free nature of the Reorganization for federal income tax purposes. The Agreement may be terminated or amended with respect to the Reorganization by the mutual consent of the parties either before or after approval thereof by the shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund, provided that no such amendment after such approval shall be made if it would have a material adverse affect on the interests of the Fund's shareholders. The Agreement also may be terminated by the non-breaching party if there has been a material misrepresentation, material breach of any representation or warranty, material breach of contract or failure of any condition to Closing. The Board recommends that you vote to approve the Reorganization, as it believes the Reorganization is in the best interests of the Short-Intermediate Fund and that the interests of existing shareholders will not be diluted as a result of consummation of the proposed Reorganization. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES TO BE ISSUED SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST. Beneficial interests in the Adjustable Rate Fund being offered hereby are represented by transferable Class A, B and C shares, no par value per share. The Declaration of Trust of the Adjustable Rate Fund permits the trustees, as they deem necessary or desirable, to create one or more separate investment portfolios and to issue a separate series of shares for each portfolio and, subject to compliance with the 1940 Act, to further subdivide the shares of a series into one or more classes of shares for such portfolio. VOTING RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS. Holders of shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund are entitled to one vote per share on matters as to which they are entitled to vote; however, separate votes generally are taken by each series on matters affecting an individual series. The Adjustable Rate Fund operates as an open-end management investment company registered with the SEC under the 1940 Act. In addition to the specific voting rights described above, shareholders of the Adjustable Rate Fund are entitled, under current law, to vote with respect to certain other matters, including changes in fundamental investment policies and restrictions and the ratification of the selection 23 37 of independent auditors. Moreover, under the 1940 Act, shareholders owning not less than 10% of the outstanding shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund may request that the board of trustees call a shareholders' meeting for the purpose of voting upon the removal of trustee(s). CONTINUATION OF SHAREHOLDER ACCOUNTS AND PLANS; SHARE CERTIFICATES If the Reorganization is approved, the Adjustable Rate Fund will establish an account for each Short-Intermediate Fund's shareholder containing the appropriate number of shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund. The shareholder services and shareholder programs of the Adjustable Rate Fund and the Short- Intermediate Fund are substantially identical. Shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund who are accumulating shares of the Short-Intermediate Fund under the dividend reinvestment plan, or who are receiving payment under the systematic withdrawal plan with respect to shares of the Short-Intermediate Fund, will retain the same rights and privileges after the Reorganization in connection with the Adjustable Rate Fund Class A, B or C shares received in the Reorganization through substantially identical plans maintained by the Adjustable Rate Fund. Investors Fiduciary Trust Company ("IFTC"), as custodian, and State Street Bank and Trust Company, as sub-custodian, have custody of all securities and cash of both Funds. Upon approval of the Reorganization, shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund who currently own shares in certificate form are asked to surrender these shares to the Short-Intermediate Fund's shareholder service agent, KSvC. Short-Intermediate Fund shareholders must submit a written request to IFTC in order to receive certificates for their Adjustable Rate Fund shares. No certificates for Adjustable Rate Fund shares will be issued as part of the Reorganization except upon request. CERTAIN FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES The following is a general discussion of the material federal income tax consequences of the Reorganization to shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund and shareholders of the Adjustable Rate Fund. The discussion set forth below is for general information only and may not apply to a holder subject to special treatment under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), such as a holder that is a bank, an insurance company, a dealer in securities, a tax-exempt organization, a foreign person or that acquired its Class A, B and C shares of the Short-Intermediate Fund pursuant to the exercise of employee stock options or otherwise as compensation. It is based upon the Code, legislative history, Treasury regulations, judicial authorities, published positions of the Internal Revenue Service (the "Service") and other relevant authorities, all as in effect on the date hereof and all of which are subject to change or different interpretations (possibly on a retroactive basis). This summary is limited to shareholders who hold their Short-Intermediate Fund shares as capital assets. No advance rulings have been or will be sought from the Service regarding any matter discussed in this Prospectus/Proxy Statement. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that the Service could not successfully challenge the intended federal income tax treatment described below. Shareholders should consult their own tax advisers to determine the specific federal income tax consequences of all transactions relating to the Reorganization, as well as the effects of state, local and foreign tax laws and possible changes to the tax laws. The Reorganization is intended to qualify as a "reorganization" within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1) of the Code. It is a condition to the Closing of the Reorganization that the Kemper Portfolios and the Adjustable Rate Fund receive an opinion from Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz ("Vedder Price") substantially to the effect that for federal income tax purposes: 1. The acquisition by the Adjustable Rate Fund of the assets of the Short-Intermediate Fund in exchange solely for Class A, B and C shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund and the assumption by the Adjustable Rate Fund of the liabilities of the Short-Intermediate Fund will qualify as tax-free reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(C) of the Code. 2. No gain or loss will be recognized by the Short-Intermediate Fund or the Adjustable Rate Fund upon the transfer to the Adjustable Rate Fund of the assets of the Short-Intermediate Fund in 24 38 exchange solely for the Class A, B and C shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund and the assumption by the Adjustable Rate Fund of the liabilities of the Short-Intermediate Fund. 3. The Adjustable Rate Fund's basis in the Short-Intermediate Fund's assets received in the Reorganization will equal the basis of such assets in the hands of the Short-Intermediate Fund immediately prior to the transfer, and the Adjustable Rate Fund's holding period of such assets will, in each instance, include the period during which the assets were held by the Short-Intermediate Fund. 4. No gain or loss will be recognized by the shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund upon the exchange of their shares of the Short-Intermediate Fund for the Class A, B and C shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund. 5. The aggregate tax basis in the Class A, B and C shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund received by the shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund will be the same as the aggregate tax basis of the shares of the Short-Intermediate Fund surrendered in exchange therefor. 6. The holding period of the Class A, B and C shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund received by the shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund will include the holding period of the shares of the Short-Intermediate Fund surrendered in exchange therefor provided such surrendered shares of the Short-Intermediate Fund are held as capital assets by such shareholder. In rendering its opinions, Vedder Price will rely upon certain representations of the management of the Adjustable Rate Fund and the Short-Intermediate Fund and assume that the Reorganization will be consummated as described in the Agreement and that redemptions of shares of the Short-Intermediate Fund occurring prior to the Closing and post-Closing redemptions of shares of the Short-Intermediate Fund that are received in the Reorganization will consist solely of redemptions in the ordinary course of business. The Adjustable Rate Fund intends to be taxed under the rules applicable to regulated investment companies as defined in Section 851 of the Code, which are the same rules currently applicable to the Short-Intermediate Fund and its shareholders. EXPENSES Expenses for the Reorganization will be paid by the Adviser. As noted above, shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund may redeem their shares or exchange their shares for shares of certain other open-end mutual funds distributed by KDI at any time prior to the closing of the Reorganization. See the Section of the Adjustable Rate Fund and the Short-Intermediate Fund Prospectus entitled "SPECIAL FEATURES". Redemptions and exchanges of shares generally are taxable transactions for federal income tax purposes, unless your account is not subject to taxation, such as an individual retirement account or other tax-qualified retirement plan. Shareholders should consult with their own tax advisers regarding the federal, state and local tax consequences of potential transactions. LEGAL MATTERS Certain legal matters concerning the federal income tax consequences of the Reorganization and issuance of Class A, B and C shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund will be passed on by Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz, 222 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The unaudited updated Financial Highlights for the Adjustable Rate Fund and the Short-Intermediate Fund are attached hereto as Exhibit C. In addition, incorporated by reference in their respective entireties are (i) for the Adjustable Rate Fund, the unaudited financial statements for the six months ended February 28, 1998 and the audited financial 25 39 statements for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, attached as Exhibit C to the Reorganization SAI; (ii) for the Short-Intermediate Fund, the unaudited financial statements for the six months ended March 31, 1998 and the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1997, attached as Exhibit D to the Reorganization SAI; and (iii) the pro forma financial statements as of August 31, 1998 attached as Exhibit E to the Reorganization SAI. D. RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD The Board of the Kemper Portfolios has unanimously approved the Agreement and has determined that participation in the Reorganization is in the best interests of the Short-Intermediate Fund. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT SHAREHOLDERS VOTE "FOR" THE PROPOSED REORGANIZATION. 26 40 PROPOSAL 3. APPROVAL OF NEW INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND THE REVISION OF CERTAIN FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES (ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND ONLY) THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE "FOR" THE APPROVAL OF A NEW INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND THE REVISION OF CERTAIN FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES. In connection with the reorganization of the Short-Intermediate Fund into the Adjustable Rate Fund, you are being asked to approve a new investment objective and policies that will give the Adjustable Rate Fund greater flexibility to invest in fixed rate U.S. government securities and broaden the ability of the Adjustable Rate Fund to invest in other lower quality non-U.S. government securities. The Adviser believes that the proposed new investment policies of the Adjustable Rate Fund will provide more diversification of investment choices and could increase the potential for higher income and better total returns. If Proposal 3 is approved these new investment objective and policies of the Adjustable Rate Fund will be non-fundamental and the Adjustable Rate Fund will change its name to the Kemper Short-Term U.S. Government Fund. Also, you will be asked to approve other changes to the Adjustable Rate Fund's fundamental policies. The 1940 Act requires an investment company to adopt policies governing certain specified activities, which can be changed only by a shareholder vote. Policies that cannot be changed or eliminated without a shareholder vote are referred to in this Proxy Statement as "fundamental" policies. The purposes of this Proposal are to eliminate the requirement of shareholder approval to change policies except where required by the 1940 Act and to provide the maximum permitted flexibility in those policies that do require shareholder approval. Management has advised the Board that some of the Adjustable Rate Fund's fundamental policies that are not required to be such under the 1940 Act were adopted in the past as a result of now rescinded regulatory requirements and no longer serve any useful purpose. Management believes that other fundamental policies, as well as the classification of the Adjustable Rate Fund's investment objective(s) as fundamental, are unnecessary because the provisions of the 1940 Act or Federal tax law, together with the disclosure requirements of the Federal securities laws, provide adequate safeguards for a fund and its shareholders. The Proposal is described in more detail below. This Proposal is sub-divided into the following four sections: (A) NEW INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES AND ELIMINATION OF SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL REQUIREMENT TO AMEND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND CERTAIN FUNDAMENTAL POLICIES. The first section of this Proposal seeks shareholder approval to change the Adjustable Rate Fund's investment objective and policies. The new investment objective and policies will eliminate the requirement that under normal market conditions the Adjustable Rate Fund will invest at least 65% of its total assets in adjustable rate securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities. Instead the new investment objective and policies would give the Adjustable Rate Fund greater flexibility to invest in fixed rate U.S. government securities and broaden the ability of the Adjustable Rate Fund to invest in other lower quality non-U.S. government securities. The Adviser believes that, while the change in approach may result in more volatility of principal, the broadened investment flexibility to invest in lower quality non-U.S. Government securities could provide the potential for greater income and total returns. In addition, eliminating the shareholder vote requirement for amending the investment objective and policies of the Adjustable Rate Fund is intended to enhance the Adjustable Rate Fund's investment flexibility in the event of changing circumstances. (B) ELIMINATION OF SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL REQUIREMENT TO AMEND INVESTMENT POLICIES. The Adjustable Rate Fund currently requires shareholder approval to amend "investment objectives and fundamental policies." The second section of this Proposal seeks shareholder approval of the elimination of the shareholder vote requirement for amending "policies" which are not otherwise specifically identified as fundamental. Management believes that categorizing all policies as fundamental restricts the Adjustable Rate Fund's investment flexibility and its ability to respond to changing regulatory and industry conditions. 27 41 (C) REVISION OF CERTAIN FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES MANDATED BY THE 1940 ACT. Each of the fundamental policies proposed for revision relates to an activity that the 1940 Act requires be governed by a fundamental policy. Each proposed revision is, in general, intended to provide the Adjustable Rate Fund's Board with the maximum flexibility permitted under the 1940 Act, and to promote simplicity among the Adjustable Rate Fund's policies. (D) ELIMINATION OF SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL TO CHANGE OTHER FUNDAMENTAL POLICIES. This Proposal seeks to eliminate certain policies that are specifically designated as fundamental but which are not required to be fundamental under the 1940 Act. The Board of the Adjustable Rate Fund anticipates adopting certain of these policies as non-fundamental. Any policy that is not designated as fundamental can be modified or eliminated by the Board, and, as indicated below, management intends to recommend to the Board the elimination of several of them as being inappropriate or unnecessary under current conditions. Each proposed policy is identified in bold-type below. The Adjustable Rate Fund's current fundamental policies are set forth in Exhibit D. Changes in fundamental policies that are approved by shareholders, as well as changes in non-fundamental policies that are adopted by a Board, will be reflected in the Adjustable Rate Fund's prospectus and other disclosure documents. Any change in the method of operation of the Adjustable Rate Fund will require prior Board approval. Except as specifically indicated below, the Board of the Adjustable Rate Fund does not presently intend to change the investment policies of the Adjustable Rate Fund. Approval of each item of this Proposal with respect to the Adjustable Rate Fund requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities, as defined above, of the Adjustable Rate Fund. If the shareholders of the Adjustable Rate Fund fail to approve the proposed revisions or elimination of any fundamental policy, the current such policy will remain in effect. A. NEW INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES AND ELIMINATION OF SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL REQUIREMENT TO AMEND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND CERTAIN FUNDAMENTAL POLICIES. PROPOSAL 3.1: The language in the current prospectus for the Adjustable Rate Fund provides that "the Adjustable Rate Fund seeks high current income consistent with low volatility of principal." -- is to be replaced by -- "THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND SEEKS HIGH CURRENT INCOME AND PRESERVATION OF CAPITAL." Currently the Adjustable Rate Fund Prospectus provides: "[u]nder normal market conditions the [Adjustable Rate] Fund will, as a fundamental policy, invest at least 65% of its total assets in adjustable rate securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or representatives ("U.S. Government Securities")." Currently the Adjustable Rate Fund Prospectus also provides: "the [Adjustable Rate] Fund may also invest up to 35% of its total assets in securities other than adjustable rate U.S. Government Securities including, without limitation, primary issued mortgage-backed securities, commercial paper and other debt obligations of corporations and other business organizations, certificates of deposits, banker's acceptances and time deposits and other debt securities such as convertible securities and preferred stocks. These securities will, at the time of purchase, be rated within the two highest grades (Aaa or Aa) assigned by Moody's Investor Service, Inc. ("Moody's") or (AAA or AA) by Standard & Poor's Corporation ("S&P"), or will be non-rated but of comparable quality in the opinion of the Adviser." IF THIS ITEM IS APPROVED BY SHAREHOLDERS, THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND PROSPECTUS WILL PROVIDE: "THE FUND WILL INVEST 100% OF ITS TOTAL ASSETS IN U.S. DOLLAR-DENOMINATED SECURITIES AND NORMALLY AT LEAST 65% OF ITS TOTAL ASSETS IN SECURITIES ISSUED OR GUARANTEED BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, ITS AGENCIES OR INSTRUMENTALITIES, INCLUDING REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS OF SUCH SECURITIES ("U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES"). UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE FUND WILL MAINTAIN A DOLLAR WEIGHTED AVERAGE PORTFOLIO MATURITY OF LESS THAN THREE YEARS. THE FUND MAY ALSO INVEST UP TO 35% OF ITS TOTAL ASSETS IN SECURITIES OTHER THAN U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. SUCH NON-U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, PRIVATE CMO'S AND OTHER ASSET-BACKED 28 42 SECURITIES RATED INVESTMENT GRADE (BA OR HIGHER) BY MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE, INC. ("MOODY'S") OR (BB OR HIGHER) BY STANDARD & POOR'S CORPORATION ("S&P") AND IN OTHER FIXED INCOME SECURITIES RATED SINGLE-B OR HIGHER BY MOODY'S OR S&P OR UNRATED SECURITIES OF COMPARABLE QUALITY IN THE OPINION OF THE ADVISER, PROVIDED THAT THE FUND WILL INVEST ONLY UP TO 10% OF ITS TOTAL ASSETS IN CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES RATED BELOW INVESTMENT GRADE. THE FUND MAY INVEST IN ANY NON-RATED SECURITIES THAT ARE DETERMINED TO BE OF COMPARABLE QUALITY IN THE OPINION OF THE ADVISER." Management believes that the proposed new investment objective and policies of the Adjustable Rate Fund will provide more diversification of investment choice. While the Adjustable Rate Fund would still be allowed to invest in adjustable rate securities, the Adviser would have greater flexibility to use other short-term fixed income investments. Although the change in investment approach may result in more volatility of principal, the Adviser believes that the ability to invest in lower quality non-U.S. Government Securities could potentially result in higher income and total returns. IF THIS PROPOSAL IS APPROVED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS, THE INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE OF THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND AND THE POLICIES IDENTIFIED ABOVE IN THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND PROSPECTUS WILL NOT BE CLASSIFIED AS FUNDAMENTAL. Management believes that leaving the power to modify investment objectives up to the discretion of the Board would strengthen the Adjustable Rate Fund's ability to respond to changing circumstances. The Board of the Adjustable Rate Fund does not presently intend to further modify any investment objective, other than in connection with this Proposal, and would disclose any such future changes to applicable shareholders by amending the Adjustable Rate Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information. B. ELIMINATION OF SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL TO AMEND INVESTMENT POLICIES PROPOSAL 3.2: IF THIS PROPOSAL IS APPROVED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND, THE "INVESTMENT POLICIES" OF THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND WILL NOT BE CLASSIFIED AS FUNDAMENTAL EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS PROSPECTUS/PROXY STATEMENT. This proposal is intended to provide the Adjustable Rate Fund with clarity of disclosure and the investment flexibility necessary to respond to changing circumstances by eliminating the shareholder vote requirement for amending "investment policies" which are not specifically identified as fundamental. The Adjustable Rate Fund's Prospectus currently contains a statement that characterizes all "investment policies" as fundamental. Management believes that this current statement is overbroad. The current statement unnecessarily restricts the Adjustable Rate Fund's flexibility and may make it more difficult to respond to changing conditions. Management believes that removing the fundamental characterization of all policies not otherwise specifically identified as fundamental is consistent with industry standards and would allow the Adjustable Rate Fund and its Board to modify operating policies in light of changes in the investment management industry, market conditions and the regulatory environment, but only consistent with applicable law, the Adjustable Rate Fund's investment objective and its clearly-identified fundamental policies. C. REVISION OF CERTAIN FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES MANDATED BY THE 1940 ACT DIVERSIFICATION PROPOSAL 3.3: IF THIS PROPOSAL IS APPROVED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND, THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND WILL REMAIN A "DIVERSIFIED" FUND UNDER THE 1940 ACT, BUT WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS THAT ARE MORE RESTRICTIVE THAN THE 1940 ACT. The Adjustable Rate Fund is currently classified as a diversified open-end investment company. Under the 1940 Act, a fund is "diversified" if, with respect to 75% of its total assets, it may not invest more than 5% of the value of its total assets in securities issued by any one issuer or purchase more than 10% of the voting securities of any one issuer, except in each case in U.S. Government securities or securities issued by 29 43 other investment companies. Currently, the Adjustable Rate Fund has adopted additional diversification policies. Under the current diversification policies, the Adjustable Rate Fund may not invest more than 5% of its assets in the securities of any one issuer, except U.S. Government securities. The Adjustable Rate Fund's policies also contain a separate restriction prohibiting the purchase of more than 10% of the voting securities of any one issuer. Accordingly, the elimination of the separate diversification policies for the Adjustable Rate Fund means that the Adjustable Rate Fund must comply with only the 1940 Act diversification requirements. As a result, the elimination of the separate diversification policies that apply to 100% of the value of the Adjustable Rate Fund total assets will cause the Adjustable Rate Fund to have less restrictive diversification requirements. BORROWING PROPOSAL 3.4: IF THIS PROPOSAL IS APPROVED BY SHAREHOLDERS OF THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND, THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND MAY NOT BORROW MONEY, EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940, AS AMENDED, AND AS INTERPRETED OR MODIFIED BY REGULATORY AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION, FROM TIME TO TIME. The current policy of the Adjustable Rate Fund prohibits borrowing money, except as a temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes, in which case the Adjustable Rate Fund may borrow up to one-third of the value of its total assets. Additionally, the Adjustable Rate Fund may not borrow for leverage or make investments while borrowings are outstanding. The proposed policy would permit the Adjustable Rate Fund to engage in borrowing in a manner and to the full extent permitted by applicable law. The 1940 Act requires borrowings to have 300% assets coverage, which means, in effect, that a Fund would be permitted to borrow up to an amount equal to 50% of its total assets under the proposed borrowing policy. Additionally, under the proposed policy, the Adjustable Rate Fund would not be limited to borrowing for temporary or emergency purposes, could borrow for leverage, and could purchase securities for investment while borrowings are outstanding. However, the Board has no current intention of authorizing any of these practices. If the Board authorized the Adjustable Rate Fund to borrow for leverage, such borrowings would increase the Adjustable Rate Fund's volatility and the risk of loss in a declining market. SENIOR SECURITIES PROPOSAL 3.5: IF THIS PROPOSAL IS APPROVED BY SHAREHOLDERS OF THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND, THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND MAY NOT ISSUE SENIOR SECURITIES, EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940, AS AMENDED, AND AS INTERPRETED OR MODIFIED BY REGULATORY AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION, FROM TIME TO TIME. The current policy of the Adjustable Rate Fund prohibits the issuance of senior securities (i.e., securities which are obligations or instruments evidencing indebtedness) except as permitted under the 1940 Act. The proposed policy re-words the current policy without making any material changes. CONCENTRATION PROPOSAL 3.6: IF THIS PROPOSAL IS APPROVED BY SHAREHOLDERS OF THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND, THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND MAY NOT CONCENTRATE ITS INVESTMENTS IN A PARTICULAR INDUSTRY, AS THAT TERM IS USED IN THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940, AS AMENDED, AND AS INTERPRETED OR MODIFIED BY REGULATORY AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION, FROM TIME TO TIME. While the 1940 Act does not define what constitutes "concentration" in an industry, the staff of the Commission takes the position that investment of more than 25% of a Fund's assets in an industry constitutes concentration. If a Fund concentrates in an industry, it must at all times have more than 25% 30 44 of its assets invested in that industry, and if its policy is not to concentrate, as is the case with each of the Adjustable Rate Funds, it may not invest more than 25% of its assets in the applicable industry, unless, in either case, the Fund discloses the specific conditions under which it will change from concentrating to not concentrating or vice versa. The Adjustable Rate Fund's current policy in effect prohibits the purchase of securities if it would result in more than 25% of the Adjustable Rate Fund's total assets being invested in the same industry. For the Adjustable Rate Fund, there are expectations for U.S. Government securities, including collateralized obligations. In some cases, what constitutes an industry for the purposes of this restriction is included in the policy itself. A Fund is permitted to adopt reasonable definitions of what constitutes an industry, or it may use standard classifications promulgated by the Commission, or some combination thereof. Because a Fund may create its own reasonable industry classifications, management believes that it is not necessary to include such matters in the fundamental policy of the Adjustable Rate Fund. UNDERWRITING OF SECURITIES PROPOSAL 3.7: IF THIS PROPOSAL IS APPROVED BY SHAREHOLDERS OF THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND, THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND MAY NOT ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF UNDERWRITING SECURITIES ISSUED BY OTHERS, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT A FUND MAY BE DEEMED TO BE AN UNDERWRITER IN CONNECTION WITH THE DISPOSITION OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES. The proposed underwriting policy has been re-worded without making any material changes. INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE PROPOSAL 3.8: IF THIS PROPOSAL IS APPROVED BY SHAREHOLDERS OF THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND, THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND MAY NOT PURCHASE OR SELL REAL ESTATE, WHICH TERM DOES NOT INCLUDE SECURITIES OF COMPANIES WHICH DEAL IN REAL ESTATE OR MORTGAGES OR INVESTMENTS SECURED BY REAL ESTATE OR INTERESTS THEREIN, EXCEPT THAT THE FUND RESERVES FREEDOM OF ACTION TO HOLD AND TO SELL REAL ESTATE ACQUIRED AS A RESULT OF THE FUND'S OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES. The proposed real estate policy re-words the current policies without making any material changes. PURCHASE OF COMMODITIES PROPOSAL 3.9: IF THIS PROPOSAL IS APPROVED BY SHAREHOLDERS OF THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND, THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND MAY NOT PURCHASE PHYSICAL COMMODITIES OR CONTRACTS RELATING TO PHYSICAL COMMODITIES. The Adjustable Rate Fund's current policies prohibit the purchase or sale of commodities or commodity contracts. These policies may contain exceptions for financial futures contracts and options on such contracts. Under the proposed policy, the Adjustable Rate Fund would be prohibited from purchasing only physical commodities or contracts relating to physical commodities. LENDING PROPOSAL 3.10: IF THIS PROPOSAL IS APPROVED BY SHAREHOLDERS OF THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND, THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND MAY NOT MAKE LOANS EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940, AS AMENDED, AND AS INTERPRETED OR MODIFIED BY REGULATORY AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION FROM TIME TO TIME. The Adjustable Rate Fund's current lending policy prohibits making loans to others except that the Adjustable Rate Fund may purchase debt obligations or repurchase agreements and it may lend its portfolio securities in accordance with its investment objective and policies. The proposed policy, unlike the current policy, does not specify the particular types of lending in which the Adjustable Rate Fund is permitted to engage; instead, the proposed policy permits the Adjustable Rate Fund to lend in a manner 31 45 and to an extent permitted by applicable law. The proposed change would, therefore, permit the Adjustable Rate Fund, subject to the receipt of any necessary regulatory approval and Board authorization, to enter into lending arrangements, including lending agreements under which the Adjustable Rate Fund advised by Scudder Kemper could for temporary purposes lend money directly to and borrow money directly from each other through a credit facility. The Adjustable Rate Fund believes that the flexibility provided by this policy change could possibly reduce the Adjustable Rate Fund's borrowing costs and enhance its ability to earn higher rates of interest on short-term lendings in the event that the Board determines that such arrangements are warranted in light of the Adjustable Rate Fund's particular circumstances. D. ELIMINATION OF SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL TO CHANGE OTHER FUNDAMENTAL POLICIES Certain of the policies listed below (Margin Purchases and Short Sales, Assets, Pledging of Assets and Purchases of Voting Securities) were initially adopted by the Adjustable Rate Fund due to state securities law requirements that are no longer in effect. Except as otherwise stated, if shareholders approve the elimination of these policies as fundamental, management will recommend to the Board that they eliminate these policies entirely as being unnecessary. MARGIN PURCHASES AND SHORT SALES PROPOSAL 3.11: IF THIS PROPOSAL IS ADOPTED BY SHAREHOLDERS OF THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND, THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND WILL NOT HAVE A FUNDAMENTAL RESTRICTION ON MARGIN PURCHASES AND SHORT SALES. The Adjustable Rate Fund is currently either prohibited from (1) making purchases on margin and/or making short sales, unless the Adjustable Rate Fund has the right to obtain securities equivalent in kind and amount to those sold and unless not more than 10% of the Adjustable Rate Fund's total assets is held as collateral for such sales at any one time, or (2) making margin purchases and short sales, except to obtain short-term credits necessary for clearance of transactions, and in the case of margin deposits, in connection with financial futures and options transactions. If elimination of this restriction is approved by shareholders, the Adjustable Rate Fund's potential use of margin transactions beyond transactions in futures and options and for the clearance of purchases and sales of securities, including the use of margin in ordinary securities transactions, would be generally limited by the current position taken by the staff of the SEC that margin transactions with respect to securities are prohibited under Section 18 of the 1940 Act because they create senior securities. "Margin transactions" involve the purchase of securities with money borrowed from a broker, with cash or eligible securities being used as collateral against the loan. The Adjustable Rate Fund's ability to engage in margin transactions is also limited by its borrowing policies, which permit the Adjustable Rate Fund to borrow money only as permitted by applicable law. PLEDGING OF ASSETS PROPOSAL 3.12: IF THIS PROPOSAL IS ADOPTED BY SHAREHOLDERS OF THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND, THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND WILL NOT HAVE A FUNDAMENTAL RESTRICTION ON PLEDGING OF ASSETS. The Adjustable Rate Fund is currently prohibited from pledging, mortgaging or hypothecating more than 15% of its total assets and then only to secure borrowings. The collateral arrangements with respect to options, financial futures and delayed delivery transactions and any margin payments in connection with such transactions are not deemed to be pledges or other encumbrances. Management believes that, in the interest of simplicity, elimination of these policies is appropriate and will provide the Adjustable Rate Fund with greater operational flexibility. 32 46 PURCHASES OF SECURITIES PROPOSAL 3.13: IF THIS PROPOSAL IS ADOPTED BY SHAREHOLDERS OF THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND, THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND WILL NOT HAVE A FUNDAMENTAL RESTRICTION ON PURCHASES OF SECURITIES. The Adjustable Rate Fund is prohibited with respect to 100% of its assets from purchasing more than 10% of the securities of a single issuer. Additionally, the Adjustable Rate Fund is a "diversified" Fund and is therefore limited to purchasing, with respect to 75% of its assets, not more than 10% of the voting securities of a single issuer. PURCHASES OF OPTIONS AND WARRANTS PROPOSAL 3.14: IF THIS PROPOSAL IS ADOPTED BY SHAREHOLDERS OF THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND, THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND WILL NOT HAVE A FUNDAMENTAL RESTRICTION ON PURCHASES OF OPTIONS AND WARRANTS. The Adjustable Rate Fund is currently prohibited from writing, purchasing or selling options on more than 25% of Fund's net assets and is restricted from investing more than 5% of the Fund's net assets on premiums on put and call options except for purchases and sales of options on financial contracts. Management believes that, in the interest of simplicity, the elimination of these policies is appropriate and will provide the Adjustable Rate Fund with greater investment flexibility. 33 47 OTHER INFORMATION A. SHAREHOLDERS OF THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND AND THE SHORT-INTERMEDIATE FUND At the close of business on September 22, 1998, there were Class A shares, Class B shares and Class C shares, respectively, of the Adjustable Rate Fund. As of such date, the trustees and officers of the Adjustable Rate Fund as a group own less than 1% of the shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund. The following table sets forth the percentage of each person who, as of , 1998, owns of record, or is known by the Adjustable Rate to own of record or beneficially own 5% or more of any class of shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund.
PERCENTAGE OF CLASS NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OWNERSHIP - ----- ------------------------- -------------
At the close of business on September 22, 1998, the record date with respect to the Special Meeting, there were Class A shares, Class Shares and Class C shares, respectively, of the Short-Intermediate Fund. As of such date, the trustees and officers of the Short-Intermediate Fund as a group own less than 1% of the outstanding shares of the Short-Intermediate Fund. The following table sets forth the percentage of each person who, as of , 1998, owns of record, or is known by the Kemper Portfolios to own of record or beneficially own 5% or more of any class of shares of the Short-Intermediate Fund.
PERCENTAGE OF CLASS NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OWNERSHIP - ----- ------------------------- -------------
B. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS As a general matter, the Adjustable Rate Fund does not intend to hold future regular annual or special meetings of its shareholders unless required by the 1940 Act. In the event the Reorganization is not consummated, the Short-Intermediate Fund does not intend to hold future regular annual or special meetings of its shareholders unless required by the 1940 Act. A shareholder wishing to submit a proposal for inclusion in the Fund's proxy statement for the next meeting of shareholders pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 should send such written proposal to the Secretary of the Fund within a reasonable time before the solicitation of proxies for such meeting. The timely submission of a proposal, however, does not guarantee its inclusion. A shareholder wishing to provide notice in the manner prescribed by Rule 14a-4(c)(1) to the Fund of a proposal submitted outside of the process of Rule 14a-8 must submit such written notice to the Secretary of the Fund within a reasonable time before the solicitation of proxies for such meeting. Timely submission of a proposal does not necessarily mean that such proposal will be included. 34 48 C. VOTING INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS Holders of shares of the Short-Intermediate Fund are entitled to one vote per share on matters as to which they are entitled to vote. The Short-Intermediate Fund does not utilize cumulative voting. Holders of shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund are entitled to one vote per share on matters as to which they are entitled to vote. The Adjustable Rate Fund does not utilize cumulative voting. Each valid proxy will be voted in accordance with the instructions on the proxy and as the persons named in the proxy determine on such other business as may come before the Special Meeting. If no instructions are given, the proxy will be voted as recommended by the Board on each Proposal. Shareholders who execute proxies may revoke them at any time before they are voted, either by writing to the Funds or in person at the time of the Special Meeting. Proxies given by telephone or electronically transmitted instruments may be counted if obtained pursuant to procedures designed to verify that such instructions have been authorized. Proposal 1 (both Funds), approval of new investment management agreements, and Proposal 3 (Adjustable Rate Fund only), approval of a new investment objective and the revision of certain fundamental investment policies, require the affirmative vote of a "majority of the outstanding voting securities", as defined in the 1940 Act. The term "majority of the outstanding voting securities" as defined in the 1940 Act means: the affirmative vote of the lesser of (1) 67% of the voting securities of a Fund present at the meeting if more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of a fund are present in person or by proxy or (2) more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of a fund. Proposal 2, approval of the Reorganization, requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Short-Intermediate Fund entitled to vote. Approval of Proposal 2 by shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund is conditional upon approval of Proposal 3 by shareholders of the Adjustable Rate Fund. In tallying shareholder votes, abstentions and broker non-votes (i.e., shares held by brokers or nominees as to which (i) instructions have not been received from the beneficial owners or persons entitled to vote and (ii) the broker or nominee does not have discretionary voting power on a particular matter) will be counted for determining whether a quorum is present for purposes of convening the Special Meeting and will be considered present at the Special Meeting. On Proposals 1 and 3, abstentions will have the effect of an "AGAINST" vote on each Proposal. Broker non-votes will have the effect of an "AGAINST" vote on each proposal if such vote is determined on the basis of obtaining the affirmative vote of more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities. Broker non-votes will not constitute "FOR" or "AGAINST" votes, and will be disregarded in determining the voting securities "present" on each of these Proposals if such vote is determined on the basis of the affirmative vote of 67% of the voting securities of each of the Funds present at the Special Meeting. On Proposal 2, abstentions and broker non-votes will have the effect of a "AGAINST" vote. At least 30% of the shares of each Fund must be present, in person or by proxy, in order to constitute a quorum. Thus the Special Meeting could not take place on its scheduled date if less than 30% of the shares of each Fund were presented. If, by the time scheduled for the meeting, a quorum of shareholders of each Fund is not present or if a quorum is present but sufficient votes in favor of any of the Proposals are not received, the persons named as proxies currently intend to propose one or more adjournments of the meeting for the Funds to permit further soliciting of proxies from shareholders. Any such adjournment will require the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of the Funds present (in person or by proxy). The persons named as proxies will vote in favor of any such adjournment if they determine that such adjournment and additional solicitation are reasonable and in the interest of the Funds' shareholders. The cost of preparing, printing and mailing the enclosed proxy card and proxy statement and all other costs incurred in connection with the solicitation of proxies, including any additional solicitation made by letter, telephone or telegraph, will be paid by Zurich or its affiliates. In addition to solicitation by mail, certain officers and representatives of each Fund, officers and employees of Scudder Kemper and certain financial services firms and their representatives, who will receive no extra compensation for their services, may solicit proxies by telephone, telegram or personally. 35 49 Shareholder Communications Corporation ("SCC") has been engaged to assist in the solicitation of proxies. As the Special Meeting date approaches, certain shareholders of each Fund may receive a telephone call from a representative of SCC if their votes have not yet been received. Authorization to permit SCC to execute proxies may be obtained by telephonic or electronically transmitted instructions from shareholders of each Fund. Proxies that are obtained telephonically will be recorded in accordance with the procedures set forth below. The Trustees believe that these procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that the identity of the shareholder casting the vote is accurately determined and that the voting instructions of the shareholder are accurately determined. In all cases where a telephonic proxy is solicited, the SCC representative is required to ask for each shareholder's full name, address, social security or employer identification number, title (if the shareholder is authorized to act on behalf of an entity, such as a corporation), and the number of shares owned, and to confirm that the shareholder has received the proxy materials in the mail. If the information solicited agrees with the information provided to SCC, then the SCC representative has the responsibility to explain the process, read the Proposals on the proxy card, and ask for the shareholder's instructions on the Proposals. The SCC representative, although he or she is permitted to answer questions about the process, is not permitted to recommend to the shareholder how to vote, other than to read any recommendation set forth in the proxy statement. SCC will record the shareholder's instructions on the card. Within 72 hours, the shareholder will be sent a letter or mailgram to confirm his or her vote and asking the shareholder to call SCC immediately if his or her instructions are not correctly reflected in the confirmation. If a shareholder wishes to participate in the Special Meeting, but does not wish to give a proxy by telephone, the shareholder may still submit the proxy card originally sent with the proxy statement or attend in person. Should shareholders required additional information regarding the proxy or replacement proxy cards, they may contact SCC toll-free at 1-800-733-8481, ext. 429. Any proxy given by a shareholder, whether in writing or by telephone, is revocable until voted at the Special Meeting. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF EACH FUND RECOMMENDS THAT SHAREHOLDERS VOTE "FOR" ALL PROPOSALS FOR WHICH THEY ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE. , 1998 PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN YOUR PROXY PROMPTLY. YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT AND YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE AFFAIRS OF YOUR FUND DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE. 36 50 EXHIBIT A FORM OF NEW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT [NAME OF FUND] 222 SOUTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 SEPTEMBER 7, 1998 Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc. 345 Park Avenue New York, New York 10154 INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT Ladies and Gentlemen: [Name of Fund] (the "Fund") has been established as a Massachusetts business trust to engage in the business of an investment company. The Fund has issued shares of beneficial interest (the "Shares"). The Fund has selected you to act as the investment manager of the Fund and to provide certain other services, as more fully set forth below, and you have indicated that you are willing to act as such investment manager and to perform such services under the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. Accordingly, the Fund agrees with you as follows: 1. Delivery of Documents. The Fund engages in the business of investing and reinvesting its assets in the manner and in accordance with its investment objectives, policies and restrictions. The Fund has furnished you with copies properly certified or authenticated of each of the following documents related to the Fund: (a) The Declaration of Trust ("Declaration"), as amended to date. (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof (the "By- Laws"). (c) Resolutions of the Trustees of the Fund and the shareholders of the Fund selecting you as investment manager and approving the form of this Agreement. The Fund will furnish you from time to time with copies, properly certified or authenticated, of all amendments of or supplements, if any, to the foregoing. 2. Portfolio Management Services. As manager of the assets of the Fund, you shall provide continuing investment management of the assets of the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives, policies and restrictions; A-1 51 the applicable provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act") and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, (the "Code") relating to regulated investment companies and all rules and regulations thereunder; and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations of which you have knowledge; subject always to policies and instructions adopted by the Fund's Board of Trustees. In connection therewith, you shall use reasonable efforts to manage the Fund so that it will qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code and regulations issued thereunder. The Fund shall have the benefit of the investment analysis and research, the review of current economic conditions and trends and the consideration of long-range investment policy generally available to your investment advisory clients. In managing the Fund in accordance with the requirements set forth in this section 2, you shall be entitled to receive and act upon advice of counsel to the Fund. You shall also make available to the Fund promptly upon request all of the Fund's investment records and ledgers as are necessary to assist the Fund in complying with the requirements of the 1940 Act and other applicable laws. To the extent required by law, you shall furnish to regulatory authorities having the requisite authority any information or reports in connection with the services provided pursuant to this Agreement which may be requested in order to ascertain whether the operations of the Fund are being conducted in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations. You shall determine the securities, instruments, investments, currencies, repurchase agreements, futures, options and other contracts relating to investments to be purchased, sold or entered into by the Fund and place orders with broker-dealers, foreign currency dealers, futures commission merchants or others pursuant to your determinations and all in accordance with Fund policies. You shall determine what portion of the Fund's portfolio shall be invested in securities and other assets and what portion, if any, should be held uninvested. You shall furnish to the Fund's Board of Trustees periodic reports on the investment performance of the Fund and on the performance of your obligations pursuant to this Agreement, and you shall supply such additional reports and information as the Fund's officers or Board of Trustees shall reasonably request. 3. Administrative Services. In addition to the portfolio management services specified above in section 2, you shall furnish at your expense for the use of the Fund such office space and facilities in the United States as the Fund may require for its reasonable needs, and you (or one or more of your affiliates designated by you) shall render to the Fund administrative services on behalf of the Fund necessary for operating as a closed-end investment company and not provided by persons not parties to this Agreement including, but not limited to, preparing reports to and meeting materials for the Fund's Board of Trustees and reports and notices to Fund A-2 52 shareholders; supervising, negotiating contractual arrangements with, to the extent appropriate, and monitoring the performance of, accounting agents, custodians, depositories, transfer agents and pricing agents, accountants, attorneys, printers, underwriters, brokers and dealers, insurers and other persons in any capacity deemed to be necessary or desirable to Fund operations; preparing and making filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and other regulatory and self-regulatory organizations, including, but not limited to, preliminary and definitive proxy materials, post-effective amendments to the Fund's Registration Statement, and semi-annual reports on Form N-SAR; overseeing the tabulation of proxies by the Fund's transfer agent; assisting in the preparation and filing of the Fund's federal, state and local tax returns; preparing and filing the Fund's federal excise tax return pursuant to Section 4982 of the Code; providing assistance with investor and public relations matters; monitoring the valuation of portfolio securities and the calculation of net asset value; monitoring the registration of Shares of the Fund under applicable federal and state securities laws; maintaining or causing to be maintained for the Fund all books, records and reports and any other information required under the 1940 Act, to the extent that such books, records and reports and other information are not maintained by the Fund's custodian or other agents of the Fund; assisting in establishing the accounting policies of the Fund; assisting in the resolution of accounting issues that may arise with respect to the Fund's operations and consulting with the Fund's independent accountants, legal counsel and the Fund's other agents as necessary in connection therewith; establishing and monitoring the Fund's operating expense budgets; reviewing the Fund's bills; processing the payment of bills that have been approved by an authorized person; assisting the Fund in determining the amount of dividends and distributions available to be paid by the Fund to its shareholders, preparing and arranging for the printing of dividend notices to shareholders, and providing the transfer and dividend paying agent, the custodian, and the accounting agent with such information as is required for such parties to effect the payment of dividends and distributions; and otherwise assisting the Fund as it may reasonably request in the conduct of the Fund's business, subject to the direction and control of the Fund's Board of Trustees. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to shift to you or to diminish the obligations of any agent of the Fund or any other person not a party to this Agreement which is obligated to provide services to the Fund. 4. Allocation of Charges and Expenses. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this section 4, you shall pay the compensation and expenses of all Trustees, officers and executive employees of the Fund (including the Fund's share of payroll taxes) who are affiliated persons of you, and you shall make available, without expense to the Fund, the services of such of your directors, officers and employees as may duly be elected officers of the Fund, subject to their individual consent to serve and A-3 53 to any limitations imposed by law. You shall provide at your expense the portfolio management services described in section 2 hereof and the administrative services described in section 3 hereof. You shall not be required to pay any expenses of the Fund other than those specifically allocated to you in this section 4. In particular, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you shall not be responsible, except to the extent of the reasonable compensation of such of the Fund's Trustees and officers as are directors, officers or employees of you whose services may be involved, for the following expenses of the Fund: organization expenses of the Fund (including out of-pocket expenses, but not including your overhead or employee costs); fees payable to you and to any other Fund advisors or consultants; legal expenses; auditing and accounting expenses; maintenance of books and records which are required to be maintained by the Fund's custodian or other agents of the Fund; telephone, telex, facsimile, postage and other communications expenses; taxes and governmental fees; fees, dues and expenses incurred by the Fund in connection with membership in investment company trade organizations; fees and expenses of the Fund's accounting agent for which the Fund is responsible pursuant to the terms of the Fund Accounting Services Agreement, custodians, subcustodians, transfer agents, dividend disbursing agents and registrars; payment for portfolio pricing or valuation services to pricing agents, accountants, bankers and other specialists, if any; expenses of preparing share certificates and, except as provided below in this section 4, other expenses in connection with the issuance, offering, distribution, sale, redemption or repurchase of securities issued by the Fund; expenses relating to investor and public relations; expenses and fees of registering or qualifying Shares of the Fund for sale; interest charges, bond premiums and other insurance expense; freight, insurance and other charges in connection with the shipment of the Fund's portfolio securities; the compensation and all expenses (specifically including travel expenses relating to Fund business) of Trustees, officers and employees of the Fund who are not affiliated persons of you; brokerage commissions or other costs of acquiring or disposing of any portfolio securities of the Fund; expenses of printing and distributing reports, notices and dividends to shareholders; expenses of printing and mailing Prospectuses and statements of additional information of the Fund and supplements thereto; costs of stationery; any litigation expenses; indemnification of Trustees and officers of the Fund; and costs of shareholders' and other meetings. 5. Management Fee. For all services to be rendered, payments to be made and costs to be assumed by you as provided in sections 2, 3, and 4 hereof, the Fund shall pay you in United States Dollars on the last day of each month the unpaid balance of a fee equal to the excess of (a) 1/12 of [ ] of 1 percent of the average weekly net assets of the Fund for such month; over (b) any compensation waived by you from time to time (as more fully described below). You shall be entitled to receive during any A-4 54 month such interim payments of your fee hereunder as you shall request, provided that no such payment shall exceed 75 percent of the amount of your fee then accrued on the books of the Fund and unpaid. The net asset value of the Fund shall be calculated at such time or times as the Trustees may determine in accordance with the provisions of the 1940 Act. On each day when net asset value is not calculated, the net asset value shall be deemed to be the net asset value as of the close of business on the last day on which such calculation was made for the purpose of the foregoing computations. You may waive all or a portion of your fees provided for hereunder and such waiver shall be treated as a reduction in purchase price of your services. You shall be contractually bound hereunder by the terms of any publicly announced waiver of your fee, or any limitation of the Fund's expenses, as if such waiver or limitation were fully set forth herein. 6. Avoidance of Inconsistent Position; Services Not Exclusive. In connection with purchases or sales of portfolio securities and other investments for the account of the Fund, neither you nor any of your directors, officers or employees shall act as a principal or agent or receive any commission. You or your agent shall arrange for the placing of all orders for the purchase and sale of portfolio securities and other investments for the Fund's account with brokers or dealers selected by you in accordance with Fund policies. If any occasion should arise in which you give any advice to clients of yours concerning the Shares of the Fund, you shall act solely as investment counsel for such clients and not in any way on behalf of the Fund. Your services to the Fund pursuant to this Agreement are not to be deemed to be exclusive and it is understood that you may render investment advice, management and services to others. In acting under this Agreement, you shall be an independent contractor and not an agent of the Fund. Whenever the Fund and one or more other accounts or investment companies advised by you have available funds for investment, investments suitable and appropriate for each shall be allocated in accordance with procedures believed by you to be equitable to each entity. Similarly, opportunities to sell securities shall be allocated in a manner believed by you to be equitable. The Fund recognizes that in some cases this procedure may adversely affect the size of the position that may be acquired or disposed of for the Fund. 7. Limitation of Liability of Manager. As an inducement to your undertaking to render services pursuant to this Agreement, the Fund agrees that you shall not be liable under this Agreement for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Fund in connection with the matters to which this Agreement relates, provided that nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to protect or purport to protect you against any liability to the Fund or its shareholders to which you would otherwise be A-5 55 subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of your duties, or by reason of your reckless disregard of your obligations and duties hereunder. 8. Duration and Termination of This Agreement. This Agreement shall remain in force until September 30, 1999, and continue in force from year to year thereafter, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually (a) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any party to this Agreement, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (b) by the Trustees of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund. The aforesaid requirement that continuance of this Agreement be "specifically approved at least annually" shall be construed in a manner consistent with the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and any applicable SEC exemptive order therefrom. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Fund at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund or by the Fund's Board of Trustees on 60 days' written notice to you, or by you on 60 days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall terminate automatically in the event of its assignment. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Fund at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Board of Trustees or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund in the event that it shall have been established by a court of competent jurisdiction that you or any of your officers or directors has taken any action which results in a breach of your covenants set forth herein. 9. Amendment of this Agreement. No provision of this Agreement may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought, and no amendment of this Agreement shall be effective until approved in a manner consistent with the 1940 Act and rules and regulations thereunder and any applicable SEC exemptive order therefrom. 10. Limitation of Liability for Claims. The Declaration, a copy of which, together with all amendments thereto, is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, provides that the name "[name of Fund]" refers to the Trustees under the Declaration collectively as Trustees and not as individuals or personally, and that no shareholder of the Fund, or Trustee, officer, employee or agent of the Fund, shall be subject to claims against or obligations of the Fund to any extent whatsoever, but that the Fund estate only shall be liable. A-6 56 You are hereby expressly put on notice of the limitation of liability as set forth in the Declaration and you agree that the obligations assumed by the Fund pursuant to this Agreement shall be limited in all cases to the Fund and its assets, and you shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Fund, or from any Trustee, officer, employee or agent of the Fund. 11. Miscellaneous. The captions in this Agreement are included for convenience of reference only and in no way define or limit any of the provisions hereof or otherwise affect their construction or effect. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. In interpreting the provisions of this Agreement, the definitions contained in Section 2(a) of the 1940 Act (particularly the definitions of "affiliated person," "assignment" and "majority of the outstanding voting securities"), as from time to time amended, shall be applied, subject, however, to such exemptions as may be granted by the SEC by any rule, regulation or order. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, provided that nothing herein shall be construed in a manner inconsistent with the 1940 Act, or in a manner which would cause the Fund to fail to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Code. This Agreement shall supersede all prior investment advisory or management agreements entered into between you and the Fund. If you are in agreement with the foregoing, please execute the form of acceptance on the accompanying counterpart of this letter and return such counterpart to the Fund, whereupon this letter shall become a binding contract effective as of the date of this Agreement. Yours very truly, [Name of Fund] By: --------------------------------------------- Vice President A-7 57 The foregoing Agreement is hereby accepted as of the date hereof. SCUDDER KEMPER INVESTMENTS, INC. By: --------------------------------------------- Name --------------------------------------------- Title A-8 58 EXHIBIT B INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND ADVISORY FEES FOR FUNDS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT AND ADVISED BY SCUDDER KEMPER INVESTMENTS, INC. SCUDDER FUNDS*
FUND OBJECTIVE FEE RATE ASSETS ---- --------- -------- ------
KEMPER FUNDS*
FUND OBJECTIVE FEE RATE ASSETS ---- --------- -------- ------
B-1 59 EXHIBIT C ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND
CLASS A SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 1998 ------------------------- (UNAUDITED) 1997 1996 1995 1994 PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE Net asset value, beginning of period $8.31 8.22 8.30 8.33 8.68 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .22 .45 .46 .48 .34 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) (.06) .09 (.09) (.04) (.29) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .16 .54 .37 .44 .05 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less distribution from net investment income .22 .45 .45 .47 .40 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $8.25 8.31 8.22 8.30 8.33 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED) 1.97% 6.75 4.55 5.52 .59 RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED) Expenses 1.28% 1.25 1.15 1.10 .93 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 5.16% 5.50 5.49 5.76 3.96 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLASS B SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED AUGUST MAY 31 FEBRUARY 28, 31, TO 1998 ------------------ AUGUST 31, (UNAUDITED) 1997 1996 1995 1994 PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE Net asset value, beginning of period $8.32 8.23 8.31 8.32 8.37 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .19 .39 .40 .43 .07 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) (.06) .09 (.09) (.04) (.04) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .13 .48 .31 .39 .03 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less distribution from net investment income .19 .39 .39 .40 .08 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $8.26 8.32 8.23 8.31 8.32 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED) 1.61% 5.96 3.79 4.84 .34 RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED) Expenses 2.01% 1.93 1.89 1.85 1.96 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 4.43% 4.82 4.75 5.01 3.36 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C- 1 FINANCIAL Highlights 60 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
-------------------------------------------------- CLASS C -------------------------------------------------- SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED AUGUST MAY 31 FEBRUARY 28, 31, TO 1998 ------------------ AUGUST 31, (UNAUDITED) 1997 1996 1995 1994 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, beginning of period $8.33 8.24 8.32 8.33 8.37 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .19 .39 .40 .43 .08 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) (.06) .09 (.09) (.04) (.04) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .13 .48 .31 .39 .04 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less distribution from net investment income .19 .39 .39 .40 .08 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $8.27 8.33 8.24 8.32 8.33 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED) 1.63% 5.98 3.82 4.89 .47 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenses 1.98% 1.88 1.89 1.79 1.88 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 4.46% 4.87 4.75 5.07 3.52 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPLEMENTAL DATA FOR ALL CLASSES - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 1998 --------------------------------------- (UNAUDITED) 1997 1996 1995 1994 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net assets at end of year (in thousands) $73,945 81,967 94,477 129,757 202,815 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Portfolio turnover rate (annualized) 226% 249 272 308 533 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTES: Scudder Kemper agreed to waive its management fee and absorb certain operating expenses during a portion of the fiscal year ended August 31, 1992. Thereafter, these expenses were gradually reinstated from December 31, 1992 through January 31, 1994. Without this agreement, the ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets for Class A shares would have been .99% and 3.90% for the year ended August 31, 1994. Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges. C-2 61 SHORT-INTERMEDIATE FUND
CLASS A YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER TWO MONTHS YEAR ENDED SIX MONTHS 30, ENDED JULY 31, ENDED MARCH ----------- SEPTEMBER 30, ----------- 31, 1998 1997 1996 1995 1995 1994 PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE Net asset value, beginning of period $7.80 7.89 8.08 8.09 8.11 8.63 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .23 .51 .54 .09 .54 .48 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized loss (.01) (.07) (.20) (.01) (.03) (.44) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .22 .44 .34 .08 .51 .04 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less dividends: Distribution from net investment income .24 .53 .53 .09 .53 .45 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution from net realized gain -- -- -- -- -- .11 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total dividends .24 .53 .53 .09 .53 .56 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $7.78 7.80 7.89 8.08 8.09 8.11 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED) 2.93% 5.80 4.25 1.00 6.58 .41 RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED) Expenses 1.14% 1.19 1.15 1.05 1.06 1.06 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 5.77% 6.61 6.65 6.56 6.65 5.85 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLASS B YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER TWO MONTHS YEAR ENDED SIX MONTHS 30, ENDED JULY 31, ENDED MARCH ----------- SEPTEMBER 30, ----------- 31, 1998 1997 1996 1995 1995 1994 PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE Net asset value, beginning of period $7.77 7.85 8.05 8.06 8.08 8.61 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .18 .46 .46 .08 .47 .40 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized loss (.01) (.07) (.20) (.01) (.03) (.44) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .17 .39 .26 .07 .44 (.04) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less dividends: Distribution from net investment income .21 .47 .46 .08 .46 .38 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution from net realized gain -- -- -- -- -- .11 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total dividends .21 .47 .46 .08 .46 .49 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $7.73 7.77 7.85 8.05 8.06 8.08 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED) 2.24% 5.11 3.28 .87 5.68 (.48) RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED) Expenses 2.08% 2.02 1.97 1.91 1.87 1.93 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 4.83% 5.78 5.83 5.70 5.84 4.95 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C- 3 FINANCIAL Highlights 62 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
----------------------------------------------------------------------- CLASS C ----------------------------------------------------------------------- YEAR MAY 31 SIX MONTHS YEAR ENDED TWO MONTHS ENDED TO ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, ENDED JULY JULY MARCH 31, ------------------ SEPTEMBER 30, 31, 31, 1998 1997 1996 1995 1995 1994 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, beginning of period $7.78 7.86 8.06 8.06 8.08 8.09 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .20 .47 .47 .09 .47 .07 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized loss (.01) (.07) (.20) (.01) (.03) (.01) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .19 .40 .27 .08 .44 .06 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less distribution from net investment income .22 .48 .47 .08 .46 .07 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $7.75 7.78 7.86 8.06 8.06 8.08 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED) 2.42% 5.24 3.36 1.00 5.73 .77 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenses 1.83% 1.86 1.85 1.74 1.78 1.83 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 5.08% 5.94 5.95 5.87 5.93 5.54 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPLEMENTAL DATA FOR ALL CLASSES - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SIX MONTHS YEAR ENDED TWO MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, ENDED YEAR ENDED JULY 31, MARCH 31, ------------------ SEPTEMBER 30, --------------------- 1998 1997 1996 1995 1995 1994 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net assets at end of period (in thousands) $166,208 171,400 204,021 239,619 246,248 266,640 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Portfolio turnover rate (annualized) 336% 164 180 173 597 916 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE: Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges. Data for the period ended March 31, 1998 is unaudited. C-4 63 EXHIBIT D ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND'S FUNDAMENTAL POLICIES THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND MAY NOT, AS A FUNDAMENTAL POLICY: (1) Purchase securities of any issuer (other than obligations of, or guaranteed by, the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities) if, as a result, more than 5% of the total value of the Fund's assets would be invested in securities of that issuer. (2) Purchase more than 10% of any class of voting securities of any issuer. (3) Make loans to others provided that the Fund may purchase debt obligations or repurchase agreements and it may lend its securities in accordance with its investment objective and policies. (4) Borrow money except as a temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes, and then only in an amount up to one-third of the value of its total assets, in order to meet redemption requests without immediately selling any portfolio securities. If, for any reason, the current value of the Fund's total assets falls below an amount equal to three times the amount of its indebtedness from money borrowed, the Fund will, within three days (not including Sundays and holidays), reduce its indebtedness to the extent necessary. The Fund will not borrow for leverage purposes and will not purchase securities or make investments while borrowings are outstanding. (5) Pledge, hypothecate, mortgage or otherwise encumber more than 15% of its total assets and then only to secure borrowings permitted by restriction 4 above. (The collateral arrangements with respect to options, financial futures and delayed delivery transactions and any margin payments in connection therewith are not deemed to be pledges or other encumbrances.) (6) Purchase securities on margin, except to obtain such short-term credits as may be necessary for the clearance of transactions; however, the Fund may make margin deposits in connection with options and financial futures transactions. (7) Make short sales of securities or maintain a short position for the account of the Fund unless at all times when a short position is open it owns an equal amount of such securities or owns securities which, without payment of any further consideration, are convertible into or exchangeable for securities of the same issue as, and equal in amount to, the securities sold short and unless not more than 10% of the Fund's total assets is held as collateral for such sales at any one time. (8) Write or sell put or call options, combinations thereof or similar options on more than 25% of the Fund's net assets; nor may the Fund purchase put or call options if more than 5% of the Fund's net assets would be invested in premiums on put and call options, combinations thereof or similar options; however, the Fund may buy or sell options on financial futures contracts. (9) Purchase securities (other than securities of the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities including collateralized obligations thereof) if as a result of such purchase 25% or more of the Fund's total assets would be invested in any one industry. (10) Invest in commodities or commodity futures contracts, although it may buy or sell financial futures contracts and options on such contracts; or in real estate, although it may invest in securities which are secured by real estate and securities of issuers which invest or deal in real estate. (11) Underwrite securities issued by others except to the extent the Fund may be deemed to be an underwriter, under the federal securities laws, in connection with the disposition of portfolio securities. (12) Issue senior securities except as permitted under the Investment Company Act of 1940. If a percentage restriction is adhered to at the time of investment, a later increase or decrease in percentage beyond the specified limit resulting from a change in values or net assets will not be considered a violation. The D-1 64 Fund did not borrow money as permitted by investment restriction number 4 in the latest fiscal year and it has no present intention of borrowing during the current year. The Fund has adopted the following non-fundamental restrictions, which may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. The Adjustable Rate Fund may not: (i) Invest for the purpose of exercising control or management of another issuer. (ii) Invest more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. D-2 65 KEMPER EQUITY FUNDS/GROWTH STYLE Kemper Aggressive Growth Fund Kemper Blue Chip Fund Kemper Growth Fund Kemper Quantitative Equity Fund Kemper Small Capitalization Equity Fund Kemper Technology Fund Kemper Total Return Fund Kemper Value Plus Growth Fund SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED FEBRUARY 1, 1998 ------------------------- KEMPER INCOME FUNDS Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund Kemper Diversified Income Fund Kemper U.S. Government Securities Fund Kemper High Yield Series comprised of the following two series: Kemper High Yield Fund Kemper High Yield Opportunity Fund Kemper Income and Capital Preservation Fund Kemper Portfolios including the following two series: Kemper U.S. Mortgage Fund Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 30, 1997 ------------------------- KEMPER CASH RESERVES FUND (A SERIES OF KEMPER PORTFOLIOS) SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 30, 1997 ------------------------- KEMPER GLOBAL AND INTERNATIONAL FUNDS Kemper Asian Growth Fund Kemper Europe Fund Kemper Global Income Fund Kemper International Fund SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 1, 1998 ------------------------- KEMPER TAX-FREE INCOME FUNDS Kemper National Tax-Free Income Series comprised of the following two series: Kemper Municipal Bond Fund Kemper Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Kemper State Tax-Free Income Series comprised of the following eight series: Kemper California Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Florida Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Michigan Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper New York Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Ohio Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Texas Tax-Free Income Fund SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED NOVEMBER 26, 1997 ------------------------- KEMPER ASSET ALLOCATION FUNDS Kemper Horizon 20+ Portfolio Kemper Horizon 10+ Portfolio Kemper Horizon 5 Portfolio SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED NOVEMBER 21, 1997 ------------------------- KEMPER EQUITY FUNDS/VALUE STYLE Kemper Value Series, Inc. comprised of the following three series: Kemper Contrarian Fund Kemper-Dreman High Return Equity Fund Kemper Small Cap Value Fund SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED APRIL 1, 1998 ------------------------- KEMPER TARGET EQUITY FUND Kemper Retirement Fund Series VII SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED NOVEMBER 1, 1997 ------------------------- KEMPER EQUITY FUNDS/VALUE STYLE Kemper U.S. Growth and Income Fund SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 1998 ------------------------- KEMPER EQUITY FUNDS/VALUE STYLE Kemper-Dreman Financial Services Fund SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 9, 1998 ------------------------- KEMPER GLOBAL AND INTERNATIONAL FUNDS Kemper Global Blue Chip Fund Kemper International Growth and Income Fund Kemper Emerging Markets Income Fund Kemper Emerging Markets Growth Fund Kemper Latin America Fund SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AS REVISED JANUARY 14, 1998 ------------------------- KEMPER EQUITY FUNDS/GROWTH STYLE Kemper Classic Growth Fund SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED APRIL 16, 1998 ------------------------- KEMPER GLOBAL AND INTERNATIONAL FUNDS Kemper Global Discovery Fund SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED APRIL 16, 1998 ------------------------- 66 The following disclosure supplements information in each applicable Fund's prospectus. PURCHASE OF SHARES Effective June 30, 1998, the net asset value transfer privilege is eliminated. The net asset value transfer privilege provides for the purchase of Class A shares at net asset value to the extent the amount invested represents the net proceeds from a redemption of shares of a mutual fund that Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc. or an affiliate does not serve as investment manager provided that: (a) the investor has previously paid either an initial sales charge in connection with the purchase of the non-Kemper Fund shares redeemed or a contingent deferred sales charge in connection with the redemption of the non-Kemper Fund shares, and (b) the purchase of Fund shares is made within 90 days after the date of such redemption. REDEMPTION OR REPURCHASE OF SHARES -- CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE -- CLASS C SHARES The waiver of the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares has been expanded to include the following exception. Redemption of shares purchased through a dealer-sponsored asset allocation program maintained on an omnibus record-keeping system provided the dealer of record had waived the advance of the first year administrative services and distribution fees applicable to such shares and has agreed to receive such fees quarterly. April 30, 1998 KMF-1S KDI 804082 2 67 KEMPER EQUITY FUNDS/GROWTH STYLE KEMPER TAX-FREE INCOME FUNDS Kemper Quantitative Equity Fund Kemper Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Kemper Technology Fund (a series of Kemper National Tax-Free Income Kemper Value Plus Growth Fund Series) SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS Kemper Michigan Tax-Free Income Fund DATED FEBRUARY 1, 1998 Kemper New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund ------------------------- Kemper Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income Fund (series of Kemper State Tax-Free Income Series) KEMPER INCOME FUNDS SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund DATED NOVEMBER 26, 1997 Kemper Diversified Income Fund ------------------------- Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund KEMPER HORIZON FUND (a series of Kemper Portfolios) Kemper Horizon 20+ Portfolio SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS Kemper Horizon 10+ Portfolio DATED DECEMBER 30, 1997 Kemper Horizon 5 Portfolio ------------------------- SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED NOVEMBER 21, 1997 KEMPER EUROPE FUND ------------------------- SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 1, 1998 -------------------------
INVESTMENT MANAGER AND UNDERWRITER As reflected in the prospectus of each fund, Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc. ("Scudder Kemper") serves as investment manager for the Kemper Funds. The following supplements information in the applicable fund prospectus: Marc J. Slendebroek has been the lead portfolio manager of the Kemper Europe Fund since March 1998. Mr. Slendebroek joined Zurich Investment Management Limited, sub-advisor for that Fund, in September 1994 and is an Associate Director. Prior to joining Zurich Investment Management Limited, Mr. Slendebroek was a Manager of Dutch research at Kleinwort Benson Securities from 1992 to 1994. Mr. Slendebroek received a Masters Degree in Civil Law from the University of Leiden, in the Netherlands. William M. Knapp and Philip S. Fortuna have been co-lead portfolio managers for the Kemper Horizon Fund (since January 1997 and March 1998, respectively), Kemper Value Plus Growth Fund (since December 1996 and March 1998, respectively) and Kemper Quantitative Equity Fund (since March 1998). Mr. Knapp joined Scudder Kemper in 1992 and is a Senior Vice President. Prior to joining Scudder Kemper, he served as an officer with an unaffiliated investment management firm from September 1988. Mr. Knapp received a B.S. in Economics from Drake University and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Industrial Organization and Finance from the University of Wisconsin -- Madison. Mr. Fortuna joined Scudder Kemper in 1986 and is a Managing Director. Mr. Fortuna received a B.S. in Economics from Carnegie Mellon University and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. Tracy McCormick Chester has been the lead portfolio manager of the Kemper Technology Fund since March 1998. Ms. Chester joined Scudder Kemper in September 1994 and is a Senior Vice President. Prior to joining Scudder Kemper, from August 1992 to September 1994, she was a Senior Vice President and portfolio manager of an investment management company; and prior thereto, she managed private accounts. Ms. Chester received a B.A. and an M.B.A. in Finance from Michigan State University. Richard L. Vandenberg has been the lead portfolio manager of the Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund and the Kemper Short-Term Intermediate Government Fund since March 1998. Prior thereto, he had been a co-lead portfolio manager of the funds since March 1996. Mr. Vandenberg joined Scudder Kemper in March 1996 and is a Senior Vice President. Prior to joining Scudder Kemper, he was a Senior Vice President and portfolio manager of an investment management firm. He received a B.B.A. and M.B.A., both in Finance, Investments and Banking, from the University of Wisconsin -- Madison. 68 Joseph P. Beimford has been the lead portfolio manager of the Kemper Diversified Income Fund since March 1998. Prior thereto, Mr. Beimford had been a co-lead portfolio manager of the fund. Mr. Beimford joined Scudder Kemper in April 1976 and is currently a Senior Vice President of Scudder Kemper. He received a B.S.I.M. in Business from Purdue University and an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Chicago. Mr. Beimford is a Chartered Financial Analyst. M. Ashton Patton has been the lead portfolio manager of the Kemper Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund since March 1998. Ms. Patton joined Scudder Kemper in 1990 and is a Senior Vice President. Ms. Patton received a B.A. from Duke University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. Eleanor R. Brennan has been the lead portfolio manager of the Kemper Michigan Tax-Free Income Fund and Kemper New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund since March 1998. Ms. Brennan joined Scudder Kemper in March 1995 and is a Vice President. Prior to joining Scudder Kemper, Ms. Brennan was an assistant portfolio manager for an unaffiliated investment management firm from 1993 to 1995. She received a B.A. in Economics from Ursinus College and an M.S. in Finance from Drexel University. Ms. Brennan is a Chartered Financial Analyst. Philip G. Condon has been the lead portfolio manager of the Kemper Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income Fund since March 1998. Mr. Condon joined Scudder Kemper in 1983 and is a Managing Director. He received a B.A. and M.B.A., with a concentration in Finance, from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. March 23, 1998 (LOGO)PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER KMF-1R KDI 803092 69 KEMPER EQUITY FUNDS/GROWTH STYLE Kemper Aggressive Growth Fund Kemper Blue Chip Fund Kemper Growth Fund Kemper Quantitative Equity Fund Kemper Small Capitalization Equity Fund Kemper Technology Fund Kemper Total Return Fund Kemper Value Plus Growth Fund SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 31, 1996 ------------------------- KEMPER GLOBAL INCOME FUND KEMPER INTERNATIONAL FUND SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 1, 1997 ------------------------- KEMPER INCOME FUNDS Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund Kemper Diversified Income Fund Kemper U.S. Government Securities Fund Kemper High Yield Series comprised of the following two series: Kemper High Yield Fund Kemper High Yield Opportunity Fund Kemper Income and Capital Preservation Fund Kemper Portfolios including the following series: Kemper U.S. Mortgage Fund Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 30, 1997 ------------------------- KEMPER CASH RESERVES FUND (A SERIES OF KEMPER PORTFOLIOS) SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 30, 1997 ------------------------- KEMPER ASIAN GROWTH FUND SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED APRIL 1, 1997 ------------------------- KEMPER TAX-FREE INCOME FUNDS Kemper National Tax-Free Income Series comprised of the following two series: Kemper Municipal Bond Fund Kemper Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Kemper State Tax-Free Income Series comprised of the following eight series: Kemper California Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Florida Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Michigan Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper New York Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Ohio Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Texas Tax-Free Income Fund SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED NOVEMBER 26, 1997 INVESTMENT MANAGER AND UNDERWRITER Pursuant to the terms of an agreement, Zurich Insurance Company ("Zurich"), the parent of the Funds' investment adviser, Zurich Kemper Investments, Inc. ("ZKI") and Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. ("Scudder") have formed a new global investment organization by combining Scudder's business with that of ZKI, and Scudder has changed its name to Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc. ("Scudder Kemper"). As a result of the transaction, Zurich owns approximately 70% of Scudder Kemper, with the balance owned by Scudder Kemper's officers and employees. Scudder Kemper, 280 Park Avenue, 40th floor, New York, New York 10017, now manages in excess of $200 billion. Because the transaction between Scudder and Zurich resulted in the assignment of each Fund's investment management agreement between ZKI and each respective Fund, each of those agreements was deemed to be automatically terminated upon consummation of the transaction. In anticipation of the transaction, however, new investment management agreements between each Fund and Scudder Kemper were approved 70 by each respective Fund's Board of Trustees. A special meeting of shareholders (the "Special Meeting") of each Fund was held in December, 1997, at which time the shareholders also approved the new investment management agreements. The new investment management agreements (each an "Investment Management Agreement" and, collectively, the "Investment Management Agreements") are all effective as of December 31, 1997 and will be in effect for an initial term ending on the same date as would the corresponding previous investment management agreement. Each Fund's Investment Management Agreement is substantially similar to the corresponding investment management agreement terminated by the transaction, except that Scudder Kemper is the new investment adviser to each Fund, the management fee (except with respect to Kemper Small Capitalization Equity Fund and Kemper Aggressive Growth Fund) is calculated monthly at 1/12 of the applicable annual rate based upon the average daily net assets for such month, and, for each Fund except Kemper Municipal Bond Fund, Kemper U.S. Government Securities Fund and Kemper California Tax-Free Income Fund, the expense limitation has been deleted because there are no longer any state expense limitations in effect. In addition, for Funds investing in foreign securities, except for Kemper International Fund, Kemper Global Income Fund, and Kemper Asian Growth Fund, each Fund's respective sub-advisory agreement with Zurich Investment Management Limited ("ZIML") has been terminated and Scudder Kemper has assumed the duties previously performed by ZIML under each such Fund's respective sub-advisory agreement. For Kemper Value Plus Growth Fund, the Fund's sub-advisory agreement with Zurich Kemper Value Advisors, Inc. ("ZKVA") has been terminated and Scudder Kemper has assumed the duties previously performed by ZKVA under the Fund's sub-advisory agreement. In addition, under a separate agreement between each Fund and Scudder Fund Accounting Corporation ("SFAC"), a subsidiary of Scudder Kemper, SFAC, rather than each Fund's investment manager, will compute the net asset value for each Fund. SFAC does not charge the Funds for this service; however, subject to Board approval, at some time in the future, SFAC may seek payment for its services under this agreement. CAPITAL STRUCTURE Pending shareholder approval, except for Kemper Technology Fund, Kemper U.S. Government Securities Fund, Kemper High Yield Opportunity Fund, Kemper Municipal Bond Fund, Kemper California Tax-Free Income Fund, Kemper Florida Tax-Free Income Fund, Kemper Michigan Tax-Free Income Fund, Kemper New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund, Kemper New York Tax-Free Income Fund, Kemper Ohio Tax-Free Income Fund, and Kemper Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income Fund, which have obtained shareholder approval, rather than invest in securities directly, each of the Funds may in the future seek to achieve its investment objective by pooling its assets with assets of other mutual funds for investment in another investment company having the same investment objective and substantially the same investment policies and restrictions as such Fund. The purpose of such an arrangement is to achieve greater operational efficiencies and to reduce costs. It is expected that any such investment company will be managed by Scudder Kemper in substantially the same manner as the corresponding Fund. Shareholders of each Fund will be given at least 30 days' prior notice of any such investment, although they will not be entitled to vote on the action. Such investment would be made only if the Trustees determine it to be in the best interests of the respective Fund and its shareholders. 71 SUMMARY OF EXPENSES The "Example" in the prospectus for Class B Shares and Class C Shares of certain of the Funds is amended in part as follows: CLASS B SHARES
EXAMPLE(1) FUND 1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS ---------- ---- ------ ------- ------- -------- You would pay the following Aggressive Growth $64 $103 $145 $224 expenses on a $1,000 Blue Chip 61 95 132 201 investment, assuming Growth 61 94 130 189 (1) 5% annual return and Quantitative Equity 63 101 141 222 (2) redemption at the end of Small Capitalization Equity 62 97 135 196 each time period: Technology 59 89 121 170 Total Return 60 92 127 185 Value Plus Growth 65 106 150 237 Global Income 62 97 135 215 International 66 109 155 245 Asian Growth 67 113 162 259 Municipal Bond 56 79 104 139 Intermediate Municipal Bond 58 85 115 167 California Tax-Free Income 56 81 108 150 Florida Tax-Free Income 57 82 110 153 Michigan Tax-Free Income 58 85 115 167 New Jersey Tax-Free Income 58 85 115 167 New York Tax-Free Income 57 83 111 155 Ohio Tax-Free Income 52 84 112 160 Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income 58 84 114 166 Texas Tax-Free Income 58 84 114 163 You would pay the following Aggressive Growth $43 $ 73 $125 $224 expenses on the same Blue Chip 21 65 112 201 investment, assuming no Growth 21 64 110 189 redemption: Quantitative Equity 23 71 121 222 Small Capitalization Equity 22 67 115 196 Technology 19 59 101 170 Total Return 20 62 107 185 Value Plus Growth 25 76 130 237 Global Income 22 67 115 215 International 26 79 135 245 Asian Growth 27 83 142 259 Municipal Bond 16 49 84 139 Intermediate Municipal Bond 18 55 95 167 California Tax-Free Income 16 51 88 150 Florida Tax-Free Income 17 52 90 153 Michigan Tax-Free Income 18 55 95 168 New Jersey Tax-Free Income 18 55 95 168 New York Tax-Free Income 17 53 91 155 Ohio Tax-Free Income 17 54 92 160 Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income 18 54 94 166 Texas Tax-Free Income 18 54 94 163
(1) Assumes conversion to Class A shares six years after purchase. The contingent deferred sales charge was applied as follows: 1 year (4%), 3 years (3%), 5 years (2%) and 10 years (0%). See "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares -- Contingent Deferred Sales Charge -- Class B Shares" in the prospectus for more information regarding the calculation of the contingent deferred sales charge. 72 CLASS C SHARES
EXAMPLE(2) FUND 1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS ---------- ---- ------ ------- ------- -------- You would pay the following Aggressive Growth $33 $72 $123 $264 expenses on a $1,000 Blue Chip 31 64 110 238 investment, assuming (1) 5% Growth 30 61 105 227 annual return and Quantitative Equity 33 70 119 256 (2) redemption at the end of Small Capitalization Equity 32 67 115 248 each time period: Technology 28 57 99 214 Total Return 29 59 102 221 Value Plus Growth 34 73 126 269 Global Income 31 65 111 239 International 35 78 133 284 Asian Growth 37 82 140 297 Municipal Bond 26 48 83 182 Intermediate Municipal Bond 28 54 94 204 California Tax-Free Income 26 50 87 190 Florida Tax-Free Income 27 52 89 194 Michigan Tax-Free Income 28 54 94 204 New Jersey Tax-Free Income 28 54 94 204 New York Tax-Free Income 27 52 90 195 Ohio Tax-Free Income 27 53 91 199 Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income 27 54 93 202 Texas Tax-Free Income 27 54 93 202 You would pay the following Aggressive Growth $23 $72 $123 $264 expenses on the same Blue Chip 21 64 110 238 investment, assuming no Growth 20 61 105 227 redemption: Quantitative Equity 23 70 119 256 Small Capitalization Equity 22 67 115 248 Technology 18 57 99 214 Total Return 19 59 102 221 Value Plus Growth 24 73 126 269 Global Income 21 65 111 239 International 25 78 133 284 Asian Growth 27 82 140 297 Municipal Bond 16 48 83 182 Intermediate Municipal Bond 18 54 94 204 California Tax-Free Income 16 50 87 190 Florida Tax-Free Income 17 52 89 194 Michigan Tax-Free Income 18 54 94 204 New Jersey Tax-Free Income 18 54 94 204 New York Tax-Free Income 17 52 90 195 Ohio Tax-Free Income 17 53 91 199 Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income 17 54 93 202 Texas Tax-Free Income 17 54 93 202
(2) The contingent deferred sales charge was applied as follows: 1 year (1%), 3 years (0%), 5 years (0%) and 10 years (0%). See "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares -- Contingent Deferred Sales Charge -- Shares" in the prospectus. December 31, 1997 KMF-1Q (LOGO)PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 73 KEMPER EQUITY FUNDS/GROWTH STYLE Kemper Aggressive Growth Fund Kemper Blue Chip Fund Kemper Growth Fund Kemper Quantitative Equity Fund Kemper Small Capitalization Equity Fund Kemper Technology Fund Kemper Total Return Fund Kemper Value+Growth Fund SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED FEBRUARY 1, 1998 ------------------------- KEMPER INCOME FUNDS Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund Kemper Diversified Income Fund Kemper U.S. Government Securities Fund Kemper High Yield Fund Kemper High Yield Opportunity Fund Kemper Income and Capital Preservation Fund Kemper U.S. Mortgage Fund Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 30, 1997 ------------------------- KEMPER GLOBAL AND INTERNATIONAL FUNDS Kemper Asian Growth Fund Kemper Europe Fund Kemper Global Income Fund Kemper International Fund SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 1, 1998 KEMPER VALUE SERIES, INC. Kemper Contrarian Fund Kemper-Dreman High Return Equity Fund Kemper Small Cap Value Fund SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED APRIL 1, 1998 ------------------------- KEMPER ASSET ALLOCATION FUNDS Kemper Horizon 20+ Portfolio Kemper Horizon 10+ Portfolio Kemper Horizon 5 Portfolio SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED NOVEMBER 21, 1997 ------------------------- KEMPER TARGET EQUITY FUNDS Kemper Retirement Fund Series VII SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED NOVEMBER 1, 1997 ------------------------- KEMPER TAX-FREE INCOME FUNDS Kemper Municipal Bond Fund Kemper Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Kemper California Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Florida Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Michigan Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper New York Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Ohio Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Texas Tax-Free Income Fund SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED NOVEMBER 26, 1997 ------------------------- KEMPER EQUITY FUNDS/VALUE STYLE Kemper Contrarian Fund Kemper-Dreman High Return Equity Fund Kemper Small Cap Value Fund Kemper Small Cap Relative Value Fund SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED MAY 6, 1998 ------------------------- 74 The following disclosure replaces the "Net Asset Value" section of each Prospectus except the Kemper Equity Funds/Value Style Prospectus. The following effective dates apply: June 1998 for Kemper Aggressive Growth Fund, Kemper Blue Chip Fund, Kemper Target Equity Fund -- Kemper Retirement Fund Series VII and Kemper Total Return Fund; and July 1998 for Kemper Asian Growth Fund. The following disclosure will be effective prior to the close of the third calendar quarter of 1998 for the remainder of the Funds. NET ASSET VALUE The net asset value per share of a Fund is the value of one share and is determined separately for each class by dividing the value of a Fund's net assets attributable to the class by the number of shares of that class outstanding. The per share net asset value of each of Class B and Class C shares of the Fund will generally be lower than that of the Class A shares of a Fund because of the higher expenses borne by the Class B and Class C shares. The net asset value of shares of a Fund is computed as of the close of regular trading (the "value time") on the New York Stock Exchange (the "Exchange") on each day the Exchange is open for trading. The Exchange is scheduled to be closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Portfolio securities for which market quotations are readily available are generally valued at market value as of the value time in the manner described below. All other securities may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board. With respect to the Funds with securities listed primarily on foreign exchanges, such securities may trade on days when the Fund's net asset value is not computed; and therefore, the net asset value of a Fund may be significantly affected on days when the investor has no access to the Fund. An exchange-traded equity security is valued at its most recent sale price. Lacking any sales, the security is valued at the calculated mean between the most recent bid quotation and the most recent asked quotation (the "Calculated Mean"). Lacking a Calculated Mean, the security is valued at the most recent bid quotation. An equity security which is traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. ("Nasdaq") is valued at its most recent sale price. Lacking any sales, the security is valued at the most recent bid quotation. The value of an equity security not quoted on Nasdaq, but traded in another over-the-counter market, is its most recent sale price. Lacking any sales, the security is valued at the Calculated Mean. Lacking a Calculated Mean, the security is valued at the most recent bid quotation. Debt securities are valued at prices supplied by a pricing agent(s) which reflect broker/dealer supplied valuations and electronic data processing techniques. Money market instruments purchased with an original maturity of sixty days or less, maturing at par, shall be valued at amortized cost, which the Board believes approximates market value. If it is not possible to value a particular debt security pursuant to these valuation methods, the 75 value of such security is the most recent bid quotation supplied by a bona fide marketmaker. If it is not possible to value a particular debt security pursuant to the above methods, the investment manager of the particular fund may calculate the price of that debt security, subject to limitations established by the Board. An exchange-traded options contract on securities, currencies, futures and other financial instruments is valued at its most recent sale price on such exchange. Lacking any sales, the options contract is valued at the Calculated Mean. Lacking any Calculated Mean, the options contract is valued at the most recent bid quotation in the case of a purchased options contract, or the most recent asked quotation in the case of a written options contract. An options contract on securities, currencies and other financial instruments traded over-the-counter is valued at the most recent bid quotation in the case of a purchased options contract and at the most recent asked quotation in the case of a written options contract. Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price. Foreign currency exchange forward contracts are valued at the value of the underlying currency at the prevailing exchange rate on the valuation date. If a security is traded on more than one exchange, or upon one or more exchanges and in the over-the-counter market, quotations are taken from the market in which the security is traded most extensively. If, in the opinion of the Valuation Committee of the Board of Trustees, the value of a portfolio asset as determined in accordance with these procedures does not represent the fair market value of the portfolio asset, the value of the portfolio asset is taken to be an amount which, in the opinion of the Valuation Committee, represents fair market value on the basis of all available information. The value of other portfolio holdings owned by a Fund is determined in a manner which, in the discretion of the Valuation Committee, most fairly reflects market value of the property on the valuation date. Following the valuations of securities or other portfolios assets in terms of the currency in which the market quotation used is expressed ("Local Currency"), the value of these portfolio assets in terms of U.S. dollars is calculated by converting the Local Currency into U.S. dollars at the prevailing currency exchange rate on the valuation date. The following text supplements information in the section entitled "Investment Manager and Underwriter" on page 23 in the Prospectus dated March 1, 1998 for Kemper Asian Growth Fund, Kemper Europe Fund, Kemper Global Income Fund and Kemper International Fund. INVESTMENT MANAGER AND UNDERWRITER Zurich Investment Management Limited ("ZIML") has been serving as sub-adviser for the Kemper Asian Growth Fund, Kemper Europe Fund, Kemper Global Income Fund and Kemper International Fund pursuant to sub-advisory agreements with Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc. ("Scudder 76 Kemper"), the Funds' investment manager. ZIML, which was previously a wholly owned subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Company, is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Scudder Kemper and is now known as Scudder Investments (U.K.) Limited (the "Sub-Adviser"). As a result of this ownership change, for Kemper Europe Fund, Kemper Global Income Fund and Kemper International Fund, new sub-advisory agreements, which were previously approved by shareholders, have been entered into between Scudder Kemper and the Sub-Adviser on the same terms as the previous agreements, which terminated automatically. The sub-advisory agreement for Kemper Asian Growth Fund also terminated automatically upon this ownership change but a new agreement has not been implemented for that Fund, which will be managed solely by Scudder Kemper. The following text replaces information in the section entitled "Investment Manager and Underwriter" on page 23 in the Prospectus dated March 1, 1998 for Kemper Asian Growth Fund, Kemper Europe Fund, Kemper Global Income Fund and Kemper International Fund. Stephen P. Dexter and Marc. J. Slendebroek have been the co-lead portfolio managers for the Kemper International Fund since June 1998. Mr. Dexter joined Scudder Kemper in 1986 and is a Senior Vice President. He received a B.A. in Economics and an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Wisconsin. Mr. Slendebroek joined the Sub-Adviser in September 1994 and is an Associate Director. Prior to joining the Sub-Adviser, Mr. Slendebroek was a Manager of Dutch research at Kleinwort Benson Securities from 1992 to 1994. He received a Masters Degree in Civil Law from the University of Leiden, in the Netherlands. Elizabeth J. Allan and Theresa Gusman have been the co-lead portfolio managers for the Kemper Asian Growth Fund since June 1998. Ms. Allan joined Scudder Kemper in 1987 and is a Senior Vice President. She received a B.A. in East Asian Studies from Colby College, two M.A.s (the first from Indiana University in East Asian Studies and the second from Princeton University in Sociology) and an M.B.A. in Finance and International Business from New York University. Ms. Gusman joined Scudder Kemper in 1995 and is a Vice President. Prior to joining Scudder Kemper, she was an equity research analyst since 1983. Ms. Gusman received a B.A. in Economics from the State University of New York. The following text replaces the section and heading entitled "Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors -- Depository Receipts" on page 20 in the Prospectus dated May 6, 1998 for Kemper Contrarian Fund, Kemper-Dreman High Return Equity Fund, Kemper Small Cap Value Fund, and Kemper Small Cap Relative Value Fund: FOREIGN COMPANIES Each Fund may invest up to 20% of its assets in securities of foreign companies through the acquisition of American Depository Receipts ("ADRs"), as well as through the purchase of securities of foreign companies that are publicly traded in the United States. ADRs are bought 77 and sold in the United States and are issued by domestic banks. ADRs represent the right to receive securities of foreign issuers deposited in the domestic bank or a correspondent bank. ADRs do not eliminate all of the risk inherent in investing in the securities of foreign issuers, such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates. However, by investing in ADRs rather than directly in foreign issuers' stock, the Fund avoids currency risks during the settlement period. In general, there is a large, liquid market in the United States for most ADRs. The following text replaces the third paragraph in the section entitled "Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors -- Selection of Investments" on page 11 in the Prospectus dated April 1, 1998 for Kemper Contrarian Fund, Kemper-Dreman High Return Equity Fund, and Kemper Small Cap Value Fund: SELECTION OF INVESTMENTS Fundamental analysis is used on companies that initially look promising. Earnings and cash flow analysis as well as a company's conventional dividend payout ratio are important to this process. Typically, the Funds will consist of approximately 25 to 50 stocks, diversified by both sector and industry, although, as noted above, the High Return Equity Fund may, from time to time, concentrate its assets in one or more market sectors. Most investments will be in securities of domestic companies, but, the Funds may also invest up to 20% of their assets in securities of foreign companies through the acquisition of American Depository Receipts ("ADRs") as well as through the purchase of securities of foreign companies that are publicly traded in the United States. ADRs are receipts issued by a U.S. bank or trust company evidencing ownership of underlying securities issued by a foreign issuer. ADRs may be listed on a national securities exchange or may be traded in the over-the-counter market. While it is anticipated that under normal circumstances all Funds will be fully invested, in order to conserve assets during temporary defensive periods when the investment manager deems it appropriate, each Fund may invest up to 50% of its assets in cash or defensive-type securities, such as high-grade debt securities, securities of the U.S. Government or its agencies and high quality money market instruments, including repurchase agreements. Investments in such interest bearing securities will be for temporary defensive purposes only. The following text replaces the third and fourth paragraphs in the section entitled "Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors -- Kemper Value+Growth Fund" on page 21 in the Prospectus dated February 1, 1998 for Kemper Value+Growth Fund: VALUE+GROWTH FUND The allocation between growth and value stocks in the Fund's portfolio will be made by the investment manager's Quantitative Research Department with the help of a proprietary model that evaluates macro-economic factors such as the strength of the economy, interest rates and special factors concerning growth and value stocks. Historically, the performance 78 of growth and value stocks has tended to be counter-cyclical, i.e., when one was in favor, the other was out of favor relative to the equity market in general. Through the allocation process, the investment manager will seek to weight the portfolio more heavily in the type of stocks that are believed to present greater return opportunities at the time. The neutral allocation between growth and value stocks would be 50%/50%. The allocation to growth or value may be up to 75% at any time. Allocation decisions are normally based upon long-term considerations and changes would normally be expected to be gradual. There is no assurance that the allocation process will improve investment results. In managing both the growth and value portions of the portfolio, the investment manager emphasizes stock selection and fundamental research in seeking to enhance long-term performance potential. The investment manager considers a number of qualitative and quantitative factors in considering whether to invest in a growth or value stock including return on equity, earnings growth, price to earnings, price to book value and price to cash flow ratios, dividend yield, level of debt, good management and industry leadership. Typically stocks of both types will have a market capitalization in excess of $1 billion. The following text replaces information in the section entitled "Investment Manager and Underwriter" on page 30 in the Prospectus dated February 1, 1998 for Kemper Value+Growth Fund and Kemper Quantitative Equity Fund; and on page 20 in the Prospectus dated November 21, 1997 for Kemper Horizon 20+ Portfolio, Kemper 10+ Portfolio and Kemper Horizon 5 Portfolio. INVESTMENT MANAGER AND UNDERWRITER Philip S. Fortuna is the lead portfolio manager for the Kemper Horizon Fund, Kemper Value+Growth Fund, and Kemper Quantitative Equity Fund. Mr. Fortuna joined Scudder Kemper in 1986 and is a Managing Director. He served as Director of Quantitative Services from 1987 to 1993 and Director of Investment Operations from 1993 to 1995. From 1995 to 1997, he was involved in global planning and new product development in addition to his portfolio management responsibilities. Mr. Fortuna currently oversees all of Scudder Kemper's quantitative activities. August 17, 1998 KMF-1W 501551 (LOGO)PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 79 SUPPLEMENT TO CURRENTLY EFFECTIVE PROSPECTUS OF EACH OF THE LISTED FUNDS Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund Kemper Aggressive Growth Fund Kemper Asian Growth Fund Kemper Blue Chip Fund Kemper California Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Cash Reserves Fund Kemper Contrarian Fund Kemper Diversified Income Fund Kemper Emerging Markets Growth Fund Kemper Emerging Markets Income Fund Kemper Europe Fund Kemper Florida Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Global Blue Chip Fund Kemper Global Income Fund Kemper Growth Fund Kemper High Yield Fund Kemper High Yield Opportunity Fund Kemper Horizon 10+ Portfolio Kemper Horizon 20+ Portfolio Kemper Horizon 5 Portfolio Kemper Income and Capital Preservation Fund Kemper Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Kemper International Fund Kemper International Growth and Income Fund Kemper Latin America Fund Kemper Michigan Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Municipal Bond Fund Kemper New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper New York Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Ohio Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Quantitative Equity Fund Kemper Retirement Fund-Series VII Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund Kemper Small Cap Relative Value Fund Kemper Small Cap Value Fund Kemper Small Capitalization Equity Fund Kemper Technology Fund Kemper Total Return Fund Kemper Texas Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper U.S. Government Securities Fund Kemper U.S. Growth and Income Fund Kemper U.S. Mortgage Fund Kemper Value + Growth Fund Kemper-Dreman Financial Services Fund Kemper-Dreman High Return Equity Fund On December 22, 1997, Zurich Insurance Company ("Zurich") entered into an agreement with B.A.T. Industries p.l.c. ("B.A.T") pursuant to which the financial services businesses of B.A.T will be combined with Zurich's businesses (including Zurich's 70% interest in Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc. ("Scudder Kemper")) to form a new global insurance and financial services company known as Zurich Financial Services. After the transaction is completed, by way of a dual holding company structure, current Zurich shareholders will own approximately 57% of the new organization, with the balance owned by B.A.T's current shareholders. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 1998. Upon consummation of the transaction, each Fund's investment management agreement with Scudder Kemper will be deemed to have been assigned and, therefore, will terminate. Each Board has approved new investment management agreements with Scudder Kemper, which are substantially identical to the current investment management agreements, except for the dates of execution and termination. Each new investment management agreement is to become effective upon the termination of the current investment management agreement. Each Board will seek shareholder approval of the new investment management agreements through a proxy solicitation that is currently scheduled to conclude in mid-December. September 1, 1998 (LOGO)Printed on recycled paper KMF-1X 501742 2 80 TABLE OF CONTENTS - ----------------------------------------------- Summary 1 - ----------------------------------------------- Summary of Expenses 3 - ----------------------------------------------- Financial Highlights 5 - ----------------------------------------------- Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors 14 - ----------------------------------------------- Investment Manager and Underwriter 33 - ----------------------------------------------- Dividends and Taxes 37 - ----------------------------------------------- Net Asset Value 38 - ----------------------------------------------- Purchase of Shares 39 - ----------------------------------------------- Redemption or Repurchase of Shares 45 - ----------------------------------------------- Special Features 49 - ----------------------------------------------- Performance 52 - ----------------------------------------------- Capital Structure 54 - ----------------------------------------------- Appendix--Portfolio Composition 56 - -----------------------------------------------
This combined prospectus of the Kemper Income Funds contains information about each of the Funds that you should know before investing and should be retained for future reference. A Statement of Additional Information dated December 30, 1997, has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is incorporated herein by reference. It is available upon request without charge from the Funds at the address or telephone number on this cover or the firm from which this prospectus was obtained. THE FUNDS' SHARES ARE NOT DEPOSITS OR OBLIGATIONS OF, OR GUARANTEED OR ENDORSED BY, ANY BANK, NOR ARE THEY FEDERALLY INSURED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, THE FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD OR ANY OTHER AGENCY. INVESTMENT IN A FUND'S SHARES INVOLVES RISK, INCLUDING THE POSSIBLE LOSS OF PRINCIPAL. THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE. Kemper Logo KEMPER INCOME FUNDS PROSPECTUS December 30, 1997 KEMPER INCOME FUNDS 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606 1-800-621-1048 This prospectus describes a choice of eight income investment portfolios managed by Zurich Kemper Investments, Inc. KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND KEMPER DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND KEMPER U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES FUND KEMPER HIGH YIELD FUND KEMPER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND KEMPER INCOME AND CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND KEMPER U.S. MORTGAGE FUND KEMPER SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND Kemper U.S. Mortgage Fund and Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund are each a series of Kemper Portfolios. Kemper High Yield Fund and Kemper High Yield Opportunity Fund are each a series of Kemper High Yield Series. KEMPER DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND MAY AND KEMPER HIGH YIELD FUND AND KEMPER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND DO INVEST PRIMARILY IN LOWER RATED BONDS, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS "JUNK BONDS." INVESTMENTS OF THIS TYPE ARE SUBJECT TO A GREATER RISK OF LOSS OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST THAN INVESTMENTS IN HIGHER RATED SECURITIES. PURCHASERS SHOULD CAREFULLY ASSESS THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH AN INVESTMENT IN THESE FUNDS. 81 KEMPER INCOME FUNDS 222 SOUTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606, TELEPHONE 1-800-621-1048 SUMMARY INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES. The eight open-end, diversified, management investment companies or portfolios thereof (the "Funds") covered in this combined prospectus are as follows: KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND (the "Adjustable Rate Fund") seeks high current income consistent with low volatility of principal. KEMPER DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND (the "Diversified Fund") seeks a high current return. KEMPER U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES FUND (the "Government Fund") seeks high current income, liquidity and security of principal. KEMPER HIGH YIELD FUND (the "High Yield Fund") seeks the highest level of current income obtainable from a professionally managed, diversified portfolio of fixed income securities which the Fund's investment manager considers consistent with reasonable risk. KEMPER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND (the "Opportunity Fund") seeks total return through high current income and capital appreciation. KEMPER INCOME AND CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND (the "Income and Capital Fund") seeks as high a level of current income as is consistent with prudent investment management, preservation of capital and ready marketability of its portfolio. KEMPER U.S. MORTGAGE FUND (the "Mortgage Fund") seeks maximum current return from U.S. Government securities. KEMPER SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND (the "Short-Intermediate Government Fund") seeks, with equal emphasis, high current income and preservation of capital from a portfolio composed primarily of short and intermediate-term U.S. Government securities. Each Fund may engage in options and financial futures transactions. The Diversified, High Yield, Income and Capital and Opportunity Funds each may invest a portion of its assets in foreign securities and engage in related foreign currency transactions. See "Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors." RISK FACTORS. There is no assurance that the investment objective of any Fund will be achieved and investment in each Fund includes risks that vary in kind and degree depending upon the investment policies of that Fund. The returns and net asset value of each Fund will fluctuate. Investors should note that investments in high yield securities by certain Funds (principally the Diversified, High Yield and Opportunity Funds) entail relatively greater risk of loss of income and principal than investments in higher rated securities and market prices of high yield securities may fluctuate more than market prices of higher rated securities. Foreign investments by certain Funds involve risk and opportunity considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies. The U.S. Dollar value of a foreign security tends to decrease when the value of the U.S. Dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the U.S. Dollar falls against such currency. Thus, the U.S. Dollar value of foreign securities in a Fund's portfolio, and the Fund's net asset value, may change in response to changes in currency exchange rates even though the value of the foreign securities in local currency terms may not have changed. A Fund's investments in foreign securities may be in developed countries or in countries considered by the Fund's investment manager to be developing or "emerging" markets, which involve exposure to economic structures that are generally less diverse and mature than in the United States, and to political systems that may be less stable. There are special risks associated with options, financial futures, foreign currency and other derivative transactions and there is no assurance that use of those investment techniques will be successful. The Opportunity Fund may borrow money for leverage purposes, which can exaggerate the effect on its net asset value of any increase or decrease in the market value of the Fund's portfolio. The government guarantee of the U.S. Government securities in which certain Funds invest (principally 1 82 the Adjustable Rate, Government, Mortgage and Short-Intermediate Government Funds) does not guarantee the market value of the shares of such Funds. Normally, the value of investments in U.S. Government securities, as with most debt securities, varies inversely with changes in interest rates. See "Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors." PURCHASES AND REDEMPTIONS. Each Fund provides investors with the option of purchasing shares in the following ways: Class A Shares............................ Offered at net asset value plus a maximum sales charge of 4.5% (3.5% for the Adjustable Rate and Short-Intermediate Government Funds) of the offering price. Reduced sales charges apply to purchases of $100,000 or more. Class A shares purchased at net asset value under the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege may be subject to a 1% contingent deferred sales charge if redeemed within one year of purchase and a .50% contingent deferred sales charge if redeemed during the second year of purchase. Class B Shares............................ Offered at net asset value, subject to a Rule 12b-1 distribution fee and a contingent deferred sales charge that declines from 4% to zero on certain redemptions made within six years of purchase. Class B shares automatically convert into Class A shares (which have lower ongoing expenses) six years after purchase. Class C Shares............................ Offered at net asset value without an initial sales charge, but subject to a Rule 12b-1 distribution fee and a 1% contingent deferred sales charge on redemptions made within one year of purchase. Class C shares do not convert into another class.
Each class of shares represents interests in the same portfolio of investments of a Fund. The minimum initial investment is $1,000 and each investment thereafter must be at least $100. Shares are redeemable at net asset value, which may be more or less than original cost, subject to any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. See "Purchase of Shares" and "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares." INVESTMENT MANAGER AND UNDERWRITER. Zurich Kemper Investments, Inc. ("ZKI") serves as investment manager for each Fund. ZKI is paid an investment management fee by each Fund based upon the average daily net assets of that Fund at an effective annual rate that differs for each Fund. Zurich Investment Management Limited ("ZIML"), an affiliate of ZKI, is the sub-adviser for each of the Diversified, High Yield, Income and Capital and Opportunity Funds and is paid by ZKI a fee of .30% of the portion of the average daily net assets of that Fund allocated by ZKI to ZIML for management. ZIML is not expected to continue as sub-adviser after the closing of the acquisition of Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. ("Scudder") by Zurich Insurance Company ("Zurich"). For further details see "Investment Manager and Underwriter." Kemper Distributors, Inc. ("KDI"), a wholly owned subsidiary of ZKI, is principal underwriter and administrator for each Fund. For Class B shares and Class C shares, KDI receives a Rule 12b-1 distribution fee of .75 of 1% of average daily net assets. KDI also receives the amount of any contingent deferred sales charges paid on the redemption of shares. Administrative services are provided to shareholders under administrative services agreements with KDI. Each Fund pays an administrative services fee at the annual rate of up to .25 of 1% of average daily net assets of each class of the Fund, which KDI pays to various broker-dealer firms and other service or administrative firms. See "Investment Manager and Underwriter." DIVIDENDS. Each Fund normally distributes monthly dividends of net investment income and distributes any net realized capital gains at least annually. Income and capital gain dividends of a Fund are automatically reinvested in additional shares of that Fund, without a sales charge, unless the shareholder makes a different election. See "Dividends and Taxes." GENERAL. In the opinion of the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the use of this combined prospectus may make each Fund liable for any misstatement or omission in this prospectus regardless of the particular Fund to which it pertains. 2 83 SUMMARY OF EXPENSES
SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTION EXPENSES (APPLICABLE TO ALL CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C FUNDS)(1) ------- ------- ------- Maximum Sales Charge on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price).................. 3.5*/4.5%(2) None None Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends........... None None None Redemption Fees........................................ None None None Exchange Fee........................................... None None None Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of redemption proceeds)............................................ None(3) 4% during the first 1% during year, 3% during the the first second and third years, year 2% during the fourth and fifth years and 1% in the sixth year
* 3.5% APPLIES TO THE ADJUSTABLE RATE AND SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUNDS ONLY. - --------------- (1) Investment dealers and other firms may independently charge additional fees for shareholder transactions or for advisory services; please see their materials for details. The table does not include the $9.00 quarterly small account fee. See "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares." (2) Reduced sales charges apply to purchases of $100,000 or more. See "Purchase of Shares -- Initial Sales Charge Alternative -- Class A Shares." (3) The redemption of Class A shares purchased at net asset value under the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% the first year and .50% the second year. See "Purchase of Shares -- Initial Sales Charge Alternative -- Class A Shares." CLASS A SHARES
INCOME SHORT- ANNUAL FUND ADJUSTABLE HIGH AND INTERMEDIATE OPERATING EXPENSES RATE DIVERSIFIED GOVERNMENT YIELD CAPITAL MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY GOVERNMENT (as a percentage of average net FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND assets) ---------- ----------- ---------- ----- ------- -------- ----------- ------------ Management Fees............... .55% .56% .41% .53% .53% .50% .65% .55% 12b-1 Fees.................... None None None None None None None None Other Expenses(6)............. .70% .47% .37% .35% .44% .46% 1.20% .64% ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Total Operating Expenses...... 1.25% 1.03% .78% .88% .97% .96% 1.85% 1.19% ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ====
CLASS B SHARES
INCOME SHORT- ANNUAL FUND ADJUSTABLE HIGH AND INTERMEDIATE OPERATING EXPENSES RATE DIVERSIFIED GOVERNMENT YIELD CAPITAL MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY GOVERNMENT (as a percentage of average net FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND assets) ---------- ----------- ---------- ----- ------- -------- ----------- ------------ Management Fees............... .55% .56% .41% .53% .53% .50% .65% .55% 12b-1 Fees(4)................. .75% .75% .75% .75% .75% .75% .75% .75% Other Expenses(6)............. .63% .67% .57% .48% .62% .58% 1.33% .72% ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Total Operating Expenses...... 1.93% 1.98% 1.73% 1.76% 1.90% 1.83% 2.73% 2.02% ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ====
- --------------- (4) Long-term shareholders may pay more than the economic equivalent of the maximum initial sales charges permitted by the National Association of Securities Dealers, although KDI believes that it is unlikely because of the automatic conversion feature described under "Purchase of Shares--Deferred Sales Charge Alternative--Class B Shares." 3 84 CLASS C SHARES
INCOME SHORT- ANNUAL FUND ADJUSTABLE HIGH AND INTERMEDIATE OPERATING EXPENSES RATE DIVERSIFIED GOVERNMENT YIELD CAPITAL MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY GOVERNMENT (as a percentage of average net FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND assets) ---------- ----------- ---------- ----- ------- -------- ----------- ------------ Management Fees............... .55% .56% .41% .53% .53% .50% .65% .55% 12b-1 Fees(5)................. .75% .75% .75% .75% .75% .75% .75% .75% Other Expenses(6)............. .58% .54% .52% .43% .58% .46% 1.30% .56% ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Total Operating Expenses...... 1.88% 1.85% 1.68% 1.71% 1.86% 1.71% 2.70% 1.86% ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ====
- --------------- (5) As a result of the accrual of 12b-1 fees, long-term shareholders may pay more than the economic equivalent of the maximum initial sales charges permitted by the National Association of Securities Dealers. (6) "Other Expenses" have been estimated for the Opportunity Fund for the current fiscal year. These expenses include estimated interest expense of .60% of average net assets. Interest expense represents interest paid by the Opportunity Fund on borrowings for the purpose of making additional portfolio investments. Excluding interest expense, "Total Operating Expenses" would be for Class A, 1.25%, for Class B, 2.13%, and for Class C, 2.10%. CLASS A SHARES
FUND 1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS ---- ------ ------- ------- -------- EXAMPLE You would pay the following Adjustable Rate $47 $ 73 $101 $181 expenses on a $1,000 Diversified $55 $ 76 $ 99 $165 investment, assuming (1) 5% Government $53 $ 69 $ 86 $137 annual return and (2) High Yield $54 $ 72 $ 92 $149 redemption at the end of each Income and Capital $54 $ 75 $ 96 $159 time period: Mortgage $54 $ 74 $ 96 $158 Opportunity(7) $63 $101 $ -- $ -- Short-Intermediate Government $47 $ 71 $ 98 $174
CLASS B SHARES
FUND 1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS ---- ------ ------- ------- -------- EXAMPLE(8) You would pay the following Adjustable Rate $60 $ 91 $124 $192 expenses on a $1,000 Diversified $60 $ 92 $127 $183 investment, assuming (1) 5% Government $58 $ 84 $114 $156 annual return and (2) High Yield $58 $ 85 $115 $163 redemption at the end of each Income and Capital $59 $ 90 $123 $176 time period: Mortgage $59 $ 88 $119 $171 Opportunity(7) $68 $115 $ -- $ -- Short-Intermediate Government $61 $ 93 $129 $194 You would pay the following Adjustable Rate $20 $ 61 $104 $192 expenses on the same Diversified $20 $ 62 $107 $183 investment, assuming no Government $18 $ 54 $ 94 $156 redemption: High Yield $18 $ 55 $ 95 $163 Income and Capital $19 $ 60 $103 $176 Mortgage $19 $ 58 $ 99 $171 Opportunity(7) $28 $ 85 $ -- $ -- Short-Intermediate Government $21 $ 63 $109 $194
- --------------- (7) For the Opportunity Fund, excluding interest expense discussed in footnote (6) above, expenses shown in the Example would be for Class A, $57 and $83, for Class B with redemption, $62 and $97, for Class B without redemption, $22 and $67, for Class C with redemption, $31 and $66, and for Class C without redemption, $21 and $66, respectively. (8) Assumes conversion to Class A shares six years after purchase. The contingent deferred sales charge was applied as follows: 1 year (4%), 3 years (3%), 5 years (2%) and 10 years (0%). See "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares -- Contingent Deferred Sales Charge -- Class B Shares" for more information regarding the calculation of the contingent deferred sales charge. 4 85 CLASS C SHARES
FUND 1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS ---- ------ ------- ------- -------- EXAMPLE(9) You would pay the following Adjustable Rate $29 $59 $102 $220 expenses on a $1,000 Diversified $29 $58 $100 $217 investment, assuming (1) 5% Government $27 $53 $ 91 $199 annual return and (2) High Yield $27 $54 $ 93 $202 redemption at the end Income and Capital $29 $58 $101 $218 of each time period: Mortgage $27 $54 $ 93 $202 Opportunity(7) $37 $84 $ -- $ -- Short-Intermediate Government $29 $58 $101 $218 You would pay the following Adjustable Rate $19 $59 $102 $220 expenses on the same Diversified $19 $58 $100 $217 investment, assuming no Government $17 $53 $ 91 $199 redemption: High Yield $17 $54 $ 93 $202 Income and Capital $19 $58 $101 $218 Mortgage $17 $54 $ 93 $202 Opportunity(7) $27 $84 $ -- $ -- Short-Intermediate Government $19 $58 $101 $218
- --------------- (9) The contingent deferred sales charge was applied as follows: 1 year (1%), 3 years (0%), 5 years (0%) and 10 years (0%). See "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares--Contingent Deferred Sales Charge--Class C Shares." The purpose of the preceding table is to assist investors in understanding the various costs and expenses that an investor in a Fund will bear directly or indirectly. See "Investment Manager and Underwriter" for more information. The Example assumes a 5% annual rate of return pursuant to requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission. This hypothetical rate of return is not intended to be representative of past or future performance of any Fund. THE EXAMPLE SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED TO BE A REPRESENTATION OF PAST OR FUTURE EXPENSES. ACTUAL EXPENSES MAY BE GREATER OR LESS THAN THOSE SHOWN. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS The tables below show financial information for each Fund, except the Opportunity Fund, expressed in terms of one share outstanding throughout the period. The information in the table for each Fund is covered by the report of the Fund's independent auditors. The report for each Fund is contained in its Registration Statement and is available from that Fund. The financial statements contained in each Fund's 1997 Annual Report to Shareholders (except the Opportunity Fund) are incorporated herein by reference and may be obtained by writing or calling that Fund. 5 86 ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND
SEPTEMBER 1, JULY 1 TO YEAR ENDED 1987 TO YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, AUGUST 31, JUNE 30, JUNE 30, 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1991 1990 1989 1988 CLASS A SHARES --------------------------------------------- ---------- --------------------- ------------ PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: Net asset value, beginning of period $8.22 8.30 8.33 8.68 8.63 8.37 8.21 8.21 8.66 8.79 9.00 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .45 .46 .48 .34 .47 .63 .13 .79 .81 .87 .52 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) .09 (.09) (.04) (.29) .02 .22 .17 .02 (.41) (.08) (.14) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .54 .37 .44 .05 .49 .85 .30 .81 .40 .79 .38 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less dividends: Distribution from net investment income .45 .45 .47 .40 .44 .59 .14 .81 .78 .85 .49 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution from net realized gain -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- .07 .07 .10 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total dividends .45 .45 .47 .40 .44 .59 .14 .81 .85 .92 .59 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $8.31 8.22 8.30 8.33 8.68 8.63 8.37 8.21 8.21 8.66 8.79 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED): 6.75% 4.55 5.52 .59 5.87 10.56 3.62 10.33 4.85 9.64 4.29 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED)(A): Expenses 1.25% 1.15 1.10 .93 .21 .28 1.09 1.07 1.37 1.41 1.51 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 5.50% 5.49 5.76 3.96 5.44 7.02 9.45 9.62 9.60 10.10 8.63 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLASS B CLASS C YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, MAY 31 TO AUGUST 31, MAY 31 TO 1997 1996 1995 AUGUST 31, 1994 1997 1996 1995 AUGUST 31, 1994 CLASS B & C SHARES --------------------- --------------- --------------------- --------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: Net asset value, beginning of period $8.23 8.31 8.32 8.37 8.24 8.32 8.33 8.37 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .39 .40 .43 .07 .39 .40 .43 .08 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) .09 (.09) (.04) (.04) .09 (.09) (.04) (.04) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .48 .31 .39 .03 .48 .31 .39 .04 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- Less distribution from net investment income .39 .39 .40 .08 .39 .39 .40 .08 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $8.32 8.23 8.31 8.32 8.33 8.24 8.32 8.33 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED): 5.96% 3.79 4.84 .34 5.98 3.82 4.89 .47 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED): Expenses 1.93% 1.89 1.85 1.96 1.88 1.89 1.79 1.88 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- Net investment income 4.82% 4.75 5.01 3.36 4.87 4.75 5.07 3.52 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
JULY 1 TO YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, AUGUST 31, YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1991 1990 1989 ALL CLASSES ---------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------------------------ SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: Net assets at end of period (in thousands) $ 81,967 94,477 129,757 202,815 212,694 174,967 76,749 75,012 75,913 75,704 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Portfolio turnover rate (annualized) 249% 272 308 533 138 309 228 259 278 265 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEPTEMBER 1, 1987 TO JUNE 30, 1988 ALL CLASSES ------------ SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: Net assets at end of period (in thousands) 59,054 - -------------------------------------- Portfolio turnover rate (annualized) 201 - --------------------------------------
(a) ZKI agreed to waive its management fee and to absorb certain other operating expenses of the Adjustable Rate Fund through December 31, 1992. Thereafter, these expenses were gradually reinstated through January 31, 1994. Without this agreement, the ratio of expenses to average net assets and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets for Class A Shares would have been .99% and 3.90%, respectively, for fiscal 1994, .95% and 4.70%, respectively, for fiscal 1993, and .90% and 6.40%, respectively, for fiscal 1992. 6 87 DIVERSIFIED FUND
DEC. 1, THIRTEEN 1990 YEAR MONTHS TO ENDED ENDED YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, OCT. 31, NOV. 30, NOV. 30, 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 -------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- --------- CLASS A SHARES PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: Net asset value, beginning of period $5.99 5.98 5.77 6.23 5.65 5.47 4.14 5.48 6.06 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .46 .46 .55 .52 .59 .63 .60 .71 .39 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency .01 .12 .16 (.45) .58 .14 1.36 (1.34) .10 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .47 .58 .71 .07 1.17 .77 1.96 (.63) .49 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less dividends: Distribution from net investment income .50 .57 .50 .53 .59 .59 .63 .71 .40 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution from net realized gain -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paid in surplus -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- .67 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total dividends .50 .57 .50 .53 .59 .59 .63 .71 1.07 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $5.96 5.99 5.98 5.77 6.23 5.65 5.47 4.14 5.48 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED): 8.13% 10.27 12.90 1.02 21.60 14.59 50.58 (12.79) 8.59 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED): Expenses 1.03% 1.03 1.09 1.12 1.10 1.19 1.21 1.15 .96 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 7.68% 7.72 9.43 8.81 9.74 11.02 13.41 14.32 6.76 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YEAR ENDED OCT. 31, 1988 --------- CLASS A SHARES PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: Net asset value, beginning of period 6.10 - -------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .13 - -------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency .72 - -------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .85 - -------------------------------------------- Less dividends: Distribution from net investment income .13 - -------------------------------------------- Distribution from net realized gain .02 - -------------------------------------------- Paid in surplus .74 - -------------------------------------------- Total dividends .89 - -------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period 6.06 - -------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED): 15.30 - -------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED): Expenses .97 - -------------------------------------------- Net investment income 3.08 - --------------------------------------------
CLASS B CLASS C YEAR ENDED OCT. 31, MAY 31 TO YEAR ENDED OCT. 31, MAY 31 TO 1997 1996 1995 OCTOBER 31, 1994 1997 1996 1995 OCTOBER 31, 1994 ------------------------ ---------------- ----------------------- ---------------- CLASS B & C SHARES PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: Net asset value, beginning of period $5.99 5.98 5.77 5.94 6.01 6.00 5.79 5.95 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .40 .41 .49 .19 .42 .41 .50 .20 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency .01 .12 .16 (.17) .01 .12 .16 (.17) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .41 .53 .65 .02 .43 .53 .66 .03 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less dividends from net investment income .44 .52 .44 .19 .45 .52 .45 .19 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $5.96 5.99 5.98 5.77 5.99 6.01 6.00 5.79 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED): 7.13% 9.23 11.87 .35 7.37 9.33 11.95 .55 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED): Expenses 1.98% 1.96 2.04 1.97 1.85 1.86 1.86 1.96 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 6.73% 6.79 8.48 8.01 6.86 6.89 8.68 8.02 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DEC. 1, THIRTEEN 1990 YEAR MONTHS TO ENDED ENDED YEAR ENDED OCT. 31, OCT. 31, NOV. 30, NOV. 30, 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 --------------------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- --------- ALL CLASSES SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: Net assets at end of period (in thousands) $861,543 778,752 754,222 738,014 328,512 244,620 227,625 179,154 284,497 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Portfolio turnover rate (annualized) 347% 310 286 179 80 57 20 45 102 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YEAR ENDED OCT. 31, 1988 --------- ALL CLASSES SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: Net assets at end of period (in thousands) 371,758 - -------------------------------- Portfolio turnover rate (annualized) 16 - --------------------------------
7 88 GOVERNMENT FUND
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 CLASS A SHARES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: Net asset value, beginning of year $8.74 8.92 8.35 9.29 9.30 9.32 8.71 9.09 9.02 9.13 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .64 .63 .66 .67 .69 .78 .84 .85 .88 .93 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) .06 (.17) .56 (.97) (.01) (.02) .61 (.38) .09 (.08) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .70 .46 1.22 (.30) .68 .76 1.45 .47 .97 .85 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less distribution from net investment income .63 .64 .65 .64 .69 .78 .84 .85 .90 .96 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of year $8.81 8.74 8.92 8.35 9.29 9.30 9.32 8.71 9.09 9.02 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN: 8.41% 5.36 15.24 (3.37) 7.60 8.44 17.41 5.53 11.51 9.73 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: Expenses .78% .77 .72 .75 .65 .64 .63 .53 .49 .50 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 7.34% 7.17 7.68 7.58 7.36 8.31 9.24 9.62 9.93 10.20 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLASS B CLASS C YEAR ENDED OCT. 31, MAY 31 TO YEAR ENDED OCT. 31, MAY 31 TO 1997 1996 1995 OCTOBER 31, 1994 1997 1996 1995 OCTOBER 31, 1994 CLASS B & C SHARES ----------------------- ---------------- ----------------------- ---------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: $8.73 8.91 8.34 8.67 8.75 8.93 8.35 8.67 Net asset value, beginning of period - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .56 .54 .58 .28 .56 .55 .60 .29 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) .06 (.17) .56 (.38) .06 (.17) .56 (.38) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .62 .37 1.14 (.10) .62 .38 1.16 (.09) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- Less distribution from net investment income .55 .55 .57 .23 .55 .56 .58 .23 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $8.80 8.73 8.91 8.34 8.82 8.75 8.93 8.35 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED): 7.40% 4.36 14.18 (1.15) 7.42 4.40 14.33 (1.01) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED): Expenses 1.73% 1.73 1.69 1.71 1.68 1.70 1.64 1.68 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- Net investment income 6.39% 6.21 6.71 7.09 6.44 6.24 6.76 7.12 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 ALL CLASSES ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: Net assets at end of year (in thousands) $3,642,027 4,163,157 4,738,415 4,941,451 6,686,735 6,683,092 5,544,095 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Portfolio turnover rate 261% 391 362 1,000 550 569 695 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1990 1989 1988 ALL CLASSES ---------------------------------- SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: Net assets at end of year (in thousands) 4,565,689 4,540,382 4,403,110 - ------------------------------------------------------------- Portfolio turnover rate 497 289 203 - -------------------------------------------------------------
8 89 HIGH YIELD FUND
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 CLASS A SHARES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: Net asset value, beginning of year $8.23 8.01 7.74 8.12 7.86 7.30 6.22 8.34 8.95 9.23 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .76 .76 .83 .73 .81 .85 .92 1.07 1.09 1.10 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) .31 .23 .20 (.35) .23 .54 1.15 (2.13) (.58) .09 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations 1.07 .99 1.03 .38 1.04 1.39 2.07 (1.06) .51 1.19 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less dividends: Distribution from net investment income .80 .77 .76 .76 .78 .83 .99 1.06 1.12 1.11 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution from net realized gain -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- .36 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total dividends .80 .77 .76 .76 .78 .83 .99 1.06 1.12 1.47 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $8.50 8.23 8.01 7.74 8.12 7.86 7.30 6.22 8.34 8.95 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED): 13.69% 13.00 14.10 4.64 13.92 19.96 36.82 (13.83) 5.91 14.22 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED): Expenses .88% .88 .90 .86 .80 .82 .85 .73 .67 .72 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 9.18% 9.45 10.74 9.22 10.22 11.00 14.02 14.46 12.40 12.59 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLASS B CLASS C YEAR ENDED MAY 31 TO YEAR ENDED MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, CLASS B & C SHARES 1997 1996 1995 1994 1997 1996 1995 1994 --------------------- ------------- --------------------------- ------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: Net asset value, beginning of period $8.22 8.00 7.73 7.96 8.24 8.02 7.75 7.96 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .69 .69 .76 .23 .70 .69 .77 .25 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) .31 .23 .20 (.23) .31 .23 .20 (.23) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations 1.00 .92 .96 -- 1.01 .92 .97 .02 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- Less distribution from net investment income .73 .70 .69 .23 .73 .70 .70 .23 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $8.49 8.22 8.00 7.73 8.52 8.24 8.02 7.75 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED): 12.72% 12.02 13.09 -- 12.88 12.06 13.13 .27 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED): Expenses 1.76% 1.77 1.77 1.80 1.71 1.71 1.71 1.74 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- Net investment income 8.30% 8.56 9.87 8.70 8.35 8.62 9.93 8.75 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 ALL CLASSES --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: Net assets at end of year (in thousands) $4,939,302 4,096,939 3,527,954 3,152,029 1,957,524 1,953,509 1,673,161 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Portfolio turnover rate (annualized) 91% 102 99 93 101 69 31 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1990 1989 1988 ALL CLASSES -------------------------------- SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: Net assets at end of year (in thousands) 1,183,943 1,552,762 978,310 - ------------------------------------------------------- Portfolio turnover rate (annualized) 37 45 76 - -------------------------------------------------------
9 90 INCOME AND CAPITAL FUND
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 CLASS A SHARES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: Net asset value, beginning of year $ 8.46 8.62 7.91 8.97 8.34 8.22 7.70 8.22 8.53 8.44 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .57 .58 .61 .61 .63 .67 .74 .80 .84 .89 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) .08 (.15) .72 (1.03) .62 .11 .53 (.52) (.26) .12 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .65 .43 1.33 (.42) 1.25 .78 1.27 .28 .58 1.01 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less dividends: Distribution from net investment income .57 .59 .62 .59 .62 .66 .75 .80 .89 .92 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution from net realized gain -- -- -- .05 -- -- -- -- -- -- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total dividends .57 .59 .62 .64 .62 .66 .75 .80 .89 .92 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of year $ 8.54 8.46 8.62 7.91 8.97 8.34 8.22 7.70 8.22 8.53 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN: 8.00% 5.17 17.47 (4.86) 15.48 9.83 17.26 3.60 7.13 12.67 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: Expenses .97% .96 .90 .94 .82 .82 .82 .73 .67 .69 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 6.75% 6.90 7.31 7.34 7.26 8.01 9.21 10.05 10.02 10.53 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLASS B CLASS C YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, MAY 31 TO OCTOBER 31, MAY 31 TO CLASS B & C SHARES 1997 1996 1995 OCTOBER 31, 1994 1997 1996 1995 OCTOBER 31, 1994 ----------------------- ---------------- ----------------------- ---------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: Net asset value, beginning of period $ 8.43 8.59 7.90 8.16 8.45 8.61 7.90 8.16 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Income from investment operations: Net investment income .49 .50 .51 .23 .49 .50 .53 .23 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) .08 (.15) .72 (.26) .08 (.15) .72 (.26) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Total from investment operations .57 .35 1.23 (.03) .57 .35 1.25 (.03) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Less distribution from net investment income .49 .51 .54 .23 .49 .51 .54 .23 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Net asset value, end of period $ 8.51 8.43 8.59 7.90 8.53 8.45 8.61 7.90 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED): 6.99% 4.20 16.12 (.45) 7.03 4.23 16.45 (.44) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED): Expenses 1.90% 1.93 1.81 1.92 1.86 1.90 1.78 1.89 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Net investment income 5.82% 5.93 6.40 6.72 5.86 5.96 6.43 6.75 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 ALL CLASSES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: Net assets at end of year (in thousands) $613,470 572,998 649,427 510,432 569,145 482,009 432,490 394,131 404,995 322,229 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Portfolio turnover rate 164% 74 182 163 190 178 115 189 64 34 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10 91 MORTGAGE FUND
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, YEAR ENDED JULY 31, JANUARY 10 TO CLASS A SHARES 1997 1996 1995 1995 1994 1993 JULY 31, 1992 ---------------- ------------- --------------------------- ------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: Net asset value, beginning of period $6.91 7.13 7.06 6.96 7.56 7.78 7.81 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .52 .49 .08 .53 .51 .62 .38 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) .10 (.19) .08 .09 (.59) (.21) (.03) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .62 .30 .16 .62 (.08) .41 .35 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less distribution from net investment income .52 .52 .09 .52 .52 .63 .38 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $7.01 6.91 7.13 7.06 6.96 7.56 7.78 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED): 9.26% 4.28 2.23 9.48 (1.21) 5.52 4.76 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED): Expenses .96% .97 .94 .89 .99 .97 .94 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 7.23% 6.98 6.87 7.77 7.00 8.22 8.73 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, YEAR ENDED JULY 31, CLASS B SHARES 1997 1996 1995 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 ---------------- ------------- -------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: Net asset value, beginning of period $6.91 7.12 7.05 6.96 7.56 7.77 7.25 7.25 7.61 7.58 8.01 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .45 .44 .07 .47 .45 .57 .65 .64 .66 .72 .72 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) .10 (.19) .08 .09 (.59) (.21) .49 .01 (.36) .07 (.33) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .55 .25 .15 .56 (.14) .36 1.14 .65 .30 .79 .39 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less dividends: Distribution from net investment income .46 .46 .08 .47 .46 .57 .62 .65 .66 .76 .74 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution from net realized gain -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- .08 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total dividends .46 .46 .08 .47 .46 .57 .62 .65 .66 .76 .82 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $7.00 6.91 7.12 7.05 6.96 7.56 7.77 7.25 7.25 7.61 7.58 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED): 8.17% 3.54 2.09 8.44 (2.00) 4.85 16.36 9.37 4.26 11.12 5.06 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED): Expenses 1.83% 1.80 1.79 1.75 1.79 1.75 1.86 2.03 1.99 1.98 1.98 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 6.36% 6.15 6.02 6.91 6.27 7.44 8.70 8.86 9.00 9.62 9.28 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11 92 MORTGAGE FUND
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 1 TO YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, JULY 31, MAY 31 TO CLASS C SHARES 1997 1996 1995 1995 JULY 31, 1994 ----------------- ------------- ---------- ------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: Net asset value, beginning of period $6.90 7.12 7.05 6.95 6.99 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .46 .43 .07 .48 .07 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) .10 (.19) .08 .09 (.04) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .56 .24 .15 .57 .03 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less dividend from net investment income .46 .46 .08 .47 .07 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $7.00 6.90 7.12 7.05 6.95 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED): 8.45% 3.47 2.10 8.65 .47 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED): Expenses 1.71% 1.72 1.69 1.71 1.55 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 6.48% 6.23 6.12 6.95 6.46 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
YEAR ENDED AUG. 1, 1995 SEPT. 30, TO SEPT. 30, YEAR ENDED JULY 31, ALL CLASSES 1997 1996 1995 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 ----------------------- ------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: Net assets at end of period (in thousands) $2,497,825 2,960,135 3,493,052 3,528,329 4,158,066 5,639,097 5,602,682 4,879,832 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Portfolio turnover rate (annualized) 235% 391 249 573 963 551 376 498 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YEAR ENDED JULY 31, ALL CLASSES 1990 1989 1988 ----------------------------------- SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: Net assets at end of period (in thousands) 5,178,159 6,193,674 6,332,021 - --------------------------------------------------------------- Portfolio turnover rate (annualized) 206 152 178 - ---------------------------------------------------------------
12 93 SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND
AUGUST 1 JANUARY 10 YEAR ENDED TO TO SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, YEAR ENDED JULY 31, JULY 31, 1997 1996 1995 1995 1994 1993 1992 CLASS A SHARES ---------------- ------------- ----------------------- ----------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: Net asset value, beginning of period $7.89 8.08 8.09 8.11 8.63 8.65 8.59 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .51 .54 .09 .54 .48 .53 .29 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) (.07) (.20) (.01) (.03) (.44) (.03) .11 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .44 .34 .08 .51 .04 .50 .40 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less dividends from: Distribution from net investment income .53 .53 .09 .53 .45 .52 .34 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution from net realized gain -- -- -- -- .11 -- -- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total dividends .53 .53 .09 .53 .56 .52 .34 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $7.80 7.89 8.08 8.09 8.11 8.63 8.65 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED): 5.80% 4.25 1.00 6.58 .41 6.01 4.87 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED): Expenses 1.19% 1.15 1.05 1.06 1.06 1.04 .95 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 6.61% 6.65 6.56 6.65 5.85 6.06 7.48 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AUGUST 1 FEBRUARY 1 YEAR ENDED TO TO SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, YEAR ENDED JULY 31, JULY 31, 1997 1996 1995 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 CLASS B SHARES ---------------- ------------- --------------------------------------------- ----------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: Net asset value, beginning of period $7.85 8.05 8.06 8.08 8.61 8.64 8.27 8.42 8.70 8.50 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .46 .46 .08 .47 .40 .45 .58 .69 .72 .36 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) (.07) (.20) (.01) (.03) (.44) (.02) .36 (.14) (.27) .14 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .39 .26 .07 .44 (.04) .43 .94 .55 .45 .50 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less dividends: Distribution from net investment income .47 .46 .08 .46 .38 .46 .57 .70 .72 .30 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution from net realized gain -- -- -- -- .11 -- -- -- .01 -- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total dividends .47 .46 .08 .46 .49 .46 .57 .70 .73 .30 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $7.77 7.85 8.05 8.06 8.08 8.61 8.64 8.27 8.42 8.70 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED): 5.11% 3.28 .87 5.68 (.48) 5.13 11.76 6.85 5.52 5.99 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED): Expenses 2.02% 1.97 1.91 1.87 1.93 1.87 1.89 2.07 2.10 2.24 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 5.78% 5.83 5.70 5.84 4.95 5.23 6.84 8.19 8.60 8.50 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
13 94 SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND
MAY 31 AUGUST 1 TO YEAR ENDED TO YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, JULY 31, JULY 31, SEPTEMBER 30, 1995 1995 1994 1997 1996 ------------- ---------- -------- CLASS C SHARES ---------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: Net asset value, beginning of period $7.86 8.06 8.06 8.08 8.09 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Income from investment operations: Net investment income .47 .47 .09 .47 .07 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net realized and unrealized loss (.07) (.20) (.01) (.03) (.01) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total from investment operations .40 .27 .08 .44 .06 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Less dividends from net investment income .48 .47 .08 .46 .07 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net asset value, end of period $7.78 7.86 8.06 8.06 8.08 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED): 5.24% 3.36 1.00 5.73 .77 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED): Expenses 1.86% 1.85 1.74 1.78 1.83 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net investment income 5.94% 5.95 5.87 5.93 5.54 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 1997 1996 1995 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 ALL CLASSES --------------------- ------------- -------------------------------------------------------- SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: Net assets at end of period (in thousands) $171,400 204,021 239,619 246,248 266,640 283,249 191,716 104,279 51,741 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Portfolio turnover (annualized) 164% 180 173 597 916 339 120 180 89 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTES FOR ALL FUNDS: Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges. The Adjustable Rate, Diversified, Government and Income and Capital Funds are separate Massachusetts business trusts. The Mortgage and Short-Intermediate Government Funds are separate portfolios of Kemper Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust, and the High Yield and Opportunity Funds are separate portfolios of Kemper High Yield Series, a Massachusetts business trust. See "Capital Structure." The Opportunity Fund (not shown above) commenced operations on October 1, 1997. INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, POLICIES AND RISK FACTORS The following information sets forth each Fund's investment objective and policies. Each Fund's returns and net asset value will fluctuate and there is no assurance that any Fund will achieve its objective. ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND. The Adjustable Rate Fund seeks high current income consistent with low volatility of principal. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will, as a fundamental policy, invest at least 65% of its total assets in adjustable rate securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities ("U.S. Government Securities"). See "Government Fund" below concerning U.S. Government Securities and the risks related to those securities, including the fact that the government guarantee of such securities in the Fund's portfolio does not guarantee the net asset value of the Fund's shares. The Fund is designed for the investor who seeks a higher yield than a stable price money market fund or an insured bank certificate of deposit and less fluctuation in net asset value than a longer-term bond fund; unlike money market funds, however, the Fund does not seek to maintain a stable net asset value and, unlike an insured bank certificate of deposit, the Fund's shares are not insured. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its objective. 14 95 Adjustable rate securities bear interest at rates that adjust at periodic intervals in response to changes in market levels of interest rates generally. As the interest rates are reset periodically, yields on such securities will gradually align themselves to reflect changes in market interest rates. The adjustable interest rate feature of the securities in which the Fund invests generally will act as a buffer to reduce sharp changes in the Fund's net asset value in response to normal interest rate fluctuations. As the interest rates on the Fund's investments are reset periodically, yields of portfolio securities will gradually align themselves to reflect changes in market rates and should cause the net asset value of the Fund's shares to fluctuate less dramatically than it would if the Fund invested in long-term, fixed rate securities. Adjustable rate securities allow the Fund to participate in increases in interest rates through periodic adjustments in the interest rate resulting in both higher current yields and lower price fluctuations. During periods of declining interest rates, of course, the coupon rates may readjust downward, resulting in lower yields to the Fund. Further, because of this feature, the value of adjustable rate mortgages is unlikely to rise during periods of declining interest rates to the same extent as fixed rate instruments. As with other mortgage-backed securities, interest rate declines may result in accelerated prepayment of mortgages, and the proceeds from such prepayments must be reinvested at lower prevailing interest rates. However, during periods of rising interest rates, changes in the coupon rate lag behind changes in the market rate, possibly resulting in a lower net asset value until the coupon resets to market rates. Thus, investors could suffer some principal loss if they sold their shares of the Fund before the interest rates on portfolio investments are adjusted to reflect current market rates. During periods of extreme fluctuations in interest rates, the Fund's net asset value will fluctuate as well. The Fund may invest without limit in Mortgage-Backed Securities, as described under "Mortgage Fund" below. Mortgage-Backed Securities can have either a fixed rate of interest or an adjustable rate. Adjustable rate mortgage securities in which the Fund generally invests would have the same characteristics as described above with respect to adjustable rate securities. In addition, since most mortgage securities in the Fund's portfolio will generally have annual reset caps of 100 to 200 basis points (1-2%), fluctuation in interest rates above these levels could cause such mortgage securities to "cap out" and to behave more like long-term, fixed rate debt securities. To help protect the value of the Fund's portfolio primarily from interest rate fluctuations, the Fund may engage in interest rate swaps and other swap-related products such as interest rate "caps" and "floors." The Fund will enter into these transactions normally to preserve a return or spread on a particular investment or portion of its portfolio or to protect against any increase in the price of securities the Fund anticipates purchasing. There is no assurance that these transactions will be successful. The Fund will not sell interest rate caps or floors that it does not own. See "Additional Investment Information--Interest Rate Swaps and Swap-Related Products" below. The Fund may also invest up to 35% of its total assets in securities other than adjustable rate U.S. Government Securities including, without limitation, privately issued Mortgage-Backed Securities, commercial paper and other debt obligations of corporations and other business organizations, certificates of deposit, bankers' acceptances and time deposits and other debt securities such as convertible securities and preferred stocks. These securities will, at the time of purchase, be rated within the two highest grades (Aaa or Aa) assigned by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or (AAA or AA) by Standard & Poor's Corporation ("S&P"), or will be non-rated but of comparable quality in the opinion of the investment manager. The Fund also may invest in obligations collateralized by a portfolio or pool of mortgages, Mortgage-Backed Securities, U.S. Government Securities or other assets and may engage in options and financial futures transactions, securities lending, delayed delivery transactions and other portfolio strategies. See "Additional Investment Information" below. Additional information concerning the Adjustable Rate Fund appears in the "Interest Rate Swaps, Caps and Floors" and "Additional Information--Adjustable Rate Securities" sections under "Investment Policies and Techniques" in the Statement of Additional Information. DIVERSIFIED FUND. The Diversified Fund seeks high current return. The Fund pursues its objective by investing primarily in fixed income securities and dividend-paying common stocks and by writing options. Current return includes interest income, common stock dividends and any net short-term gains. 15 96 Investment in fixed income securities will include corporate debt obligations, U.S. and Canadian Government securities, obligations of U.S. and Canadian banking institutions, convertible securities, preferred stocks, and cash and cash equivalents, including repurchase agreements. Investment in equity securities will primarily be in dividend-paying common stocks. The percentage of assets invested in fixed income and equity securities will vary from time to time depending upon the judgment of the investment manager as to general market and economic conditions, trends in yields and interest rates and changes in fiscal or monetary policies. The Fund may invest up to 50% of its total assets in foreign securities that are traded principally in securities markets outside the United States. Foreign securities present certain risks in addition to those presented by domestic securities, including risks associated with currency fluctuations, possible imposition of foreign governmental regulations or taxes adversely affecting portfolio securities and generally different degrees of liquidity, market volatility and availability of information. See "Special Risk Factors--Foreign Securities" below. The Fund may invest without limit in high yield, fixed income securities, commonly referred to as "junk bonds," that are in the lower rating categories and those that are non-rated. The high yield, fixed income securities (debt and preferred stock issues, including convertibles and assignments or participations in loans) in which the Fund may invest normally offer a current yield or yield to maturity that is significantly higher than the yield available from securities rated in the four highest categories assigned by S&P or Moody's. The characteristics of the securities in the Fund's portfolio, such as the maturity and the type of issuer, will affect yields and yield differentials, which vary over time. The actual yield realized by the investor is subject, among other things, to the Fund's expenses and the investor's transaction costs. The Fund may also purchase options on securities and index options, purchase and sell financial futures contracts and options on financial futures contracts, engage in foreign currency transactions, engage in delayed delivery transactions and lend its portfolio securities. See "Special Risk Factors--Foreign Securities" and "Additional Investment Information" below. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 65% of its total assets in income producing investments. In periods of unusual market conditions, the Fund may, for defensive purposes, temporarily retain all or any part of its assets in cash or cash equivalents. There are market and investment risks with any security and the value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate over time. In seeking to achieve its investment objective, the Fund will invest in fixed income securities based on the investment manager's analysis without relying on any published ratings. The Fund will invest in a particular fixed income security if in the investment manager's view, the increased yield offered, regardless of published ratings, is sufficient to compensate for a reasonable element of assumed risk. Since investments will be based upon the investment manager's analysis rather than upon published ratings, achievement of the Fund's goals may depend more upon the abilities of the investment manager than would otherwise be the case. Investments in lower rated or non-rated securities, while generally providing greater income and opportunity for gain than investments in higher rated securities, entail greater risk of loss of income and principal. See "Special Risk Factors--High Yield (High Risk) Bonds" below and "Appendix--Ratings of Investments" in the Statement of Additional Information. Since interest rates vary with changes in economic, market, political and other conditions, there can be no assurance that historic interest rates are indicative of rates that may prevail in the future. The values of fixed income securities in the Fund's portfolio will fluctuate depending upon market factors and inversely with current interest rate levels. The market value of equity securities in the Fund's portfolio will also fluctuate with market and other conditions. GOVERNMENT FUND. The Government Fund seeks high current income, liquidity and security of principal by investing in obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or its agencies, and by obtaining rights to acquire such securities. The Fund's yield and net asset value will fluctuate and there can be no assurance that the Fund will attain its objective. The Fund intends to invest some or all of its assets in Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA") Certificates of the modified pass-through type. These GNMA Certificates are debt securities issued by a mortgage 16 97 banker or other mortgagee and represent an interest in one or a pool of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the Veterans Administration. GNMA guarantees the timely payment of monthly installments of principal and interest on modified pass-through Certificates at the time such payments are due, whether or not such amounts are collected by the issuer of these Certificates on the underlying mortgages. The National Housing Act provides that the full faith and credit of the United States is pledged to the timely payment of principal and interest by GNMA of amounts due on these GNMA Certificates, and an assistant attorney general of the United States has rendered an opinion that this guarantee by GNMA is a general obligation of the United States backed by its full faith and credit. Mortgages included in single family residential mortgage pools backing an issue of GNMA Certificates have a maximum maturity of 30 years. Scheduled payments of principal and interest are made to the registered holders of GNMA Certificates (such as the Fund) each month. Unscheduled prepayments of mortgages included in these pools occur as a result of the prepayment or refinancing of such mortgages by homeowners or as a result of the foreclosure of such mortgages. Such prepayments are passed through to the registered holders of GNMA Certificates with the regular monthly payments of principal and interest, which has the effect of reducing future payments on such Certificates. That portion of monthly payments received by the Fund which represents interest and discount will be included in the Fund's net investment income. See "Dividends and Taxes." Principal payments on a GNMA Certificate will be reinvested by the Fund. The balance of the Fund's assets, other than those invested in GNMA Certificates and options and financial futures contracts as discussed below, will be invested in obligations issued or guaranteed by the United States or by its agencies. There are two broad categories of U.S. Government-related debt instruments: (a) direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury, and (b) securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies. Examples of direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury are Treasury Bills, Notes, Bonds and other debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury. These instruments are backed by the "full faith and credit" of the United States. They differ primarily in interest rates, the length of maturities and the dates of issuance. Some obligations issued or guaranteed by agencies of the U.S. Government are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States (such as Maritime Administration Title XI Ship Financing Bonds and Agency for International Development Housing Guarantee Program Bonds) and others are backed only by the rights of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury (such as Federal Home Loan Bank Bonds and Federal National Mortgage Association Bonds). With respect to securities supported only by the credit of the issuing agency or by an additional line of credit with the U.S. Treasury, there is no guarantee that the U.S. Government will provide support to such agencies and such securities may involve risk of loss of principal and interest. U.S. Government Securities may include "zero coupon" securities that have been stripped by the U.S. Government of their unmatured interest coupons (see "Investment Policies and Techniques--Zero Coupon Government Securities" in the Statement of Additional Information for a discussion of their features and risks) and collateralized obligations issued or guaranteed by a U.S. Government agency or instrumentality (see "Collateralized Obligations" below). U.S. Government Securities of the type in which the Fund may invest have historically involved little risk of loss of principal if held to maturity. The government guarantee of the U.S. Government Securities in the Fund's portfolio, however, does not guarantee the net asset value of the shares of the Fund. There are market risks inherent in all investments in securities and the value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate over time. Normally, the value of the Fund's investments varies inversely with changes in interest rates. For example, as interest rates rise the value of the Fund's investments will tend to decline, and as interest rates fall the value of the Fund's investments will tend to increase. In addition, the potential for appreciation in the event of a decline in interest rates may be limited or negated by increased principal prepayments in respect to certain Mortgage-Backed Securities, such as GNMA Certificates. Prepayments of high interest rate Mortgage-Backed Securities during times of declining interest rates will tend to lower the return of the Fund and may even result in losses to the Fund if some securities were acquired at a premium. Moreover, during periods of rising interest rates, prepayments of Mortgage-Backed Securities may decline, resulting in the extension of the Fund's average portfolio maturity. As a result, the Fund's portfolio may experience greater volatility during periods of rising interest rates than under normal market 17 98 conditions. With respect to U.S. Government Securities supported only by the credit of the issuing agency or by an additional line of credit with the U.S. Treasury, there is no guarantee that the U.S. Government will provide support to such agencies and such securities may involve risk of loss of principal and interest. The Fund will not invest in Mortgage-Backed Securities issued by private issuers. The Fund may also write (sell) and purchase options on securities, index options, financial futures contracts and options on financial futures contracts in connection with attempts to hedge its portfolio investments and not for speculation. See "Additional Investment Information" below. HIGH YIELD FUND. The primary objective of the High Yield Fund is to achieve the highest level of current income obtainable from a professionally managed, diversified portfolio of fixed income securities which the investment adviser considers consistent with reasonable risk. As a secondary objective, the Fund will seek capital gain where consistent with its primary objective. The high yield, fixed income securities (debt and preferred stock issues, including convertibles and assignments or participations in loans) in which the Fund intends to invest are commonly referred to as "junk bonds" and normally offer a current yield or yield to maturity that is significantly higher than the yield available from securities rated in the four highest categories assigned by S&P or Moody's. The characteristics of the securities in the Fund's portfolio, such as the maturity and the type of issuer, will affect yields and yield differentials, which vary over time. The actual yield realized by the investor is subject, among other things, to the Fund's expenses and the investor's transaction costs. There are market and investment risks with any security and the value of an investment in the Fund may fluctuate over time. In seeking to achieve its investment objectives, the Fund will invest in fixed income securities based on the investment manager's analysis without relying on published ratings. The Fund will invest in a particular security if in the view of the investment manager the increased yield offered, regardless of published ratings, is sufficient to compensate for a reasonable element of assumed risk. Since investments will be based upon the investment manager's analysis rather than upon published ratings, achievement of the Fund's goals may depend more upon the abilities of the investment manager than would otherwise be the case. Investment in high yield securities, while providing greater income and opportunity for gain than investment in higher rated securities, entails relatively greater risk of loss of income and principal. See "Special Risk Factors--High Yield (High Risk) Bonds" below and "Appendix--Ratings of Investments" in the Statement of Additional Information. As a secondary objective, the Fund will seek capital gain where consistent with its primary objective. However, the Fund intends to hold portfolio securities to maturity unless yields on alternative investments, based on current market prices, are more attractive than those on securities held in the Fund's portfolio or unless the investment manager determines defensive strategies should be implemented. The Fund anticipates that under normal circumstances 90 to 100% of its assets will be invested in fixed income securities (debt and preferred stock issues, including convertibles). The Fund may invest in common stocks, rights or other equity securities when consistent with the Fund's objectives, but will generally hold such equity investments only as a result of purchases of unit offerings of fixed income securities which include such securities or in connection with an actual or proposed conversion or exchange of fixed income securities. The Fund may invest all or a portion of its assets in money market instruments such as obligations of the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities; other debt securities rated within the three highest grades by Moody's or S&P; commercial paper rated within the two highest grades by either of such rating services; bank certificates of deposit or bankers' acceptances of domestic or Canadian chartered banks having total assets in excess of $1 billion; and any of the foregoing investments subject to short-term repurchase agreements (an instrument under which the purchaser acquires ownership of the underlying obligation and the seller agrees, at the time of sale, to repurchase the obligation at a mutually agreed upon time and price). The Fund may also purchase and sell options on securities, index options, financial futures contracts and options on financial futures contracts in connection with attempts to hedge its portfolio investments and not for speculation; and it may purchase 18 99 foreign securities and engage in foreign currency transactions. See "Special Risk Factors--Foreign Securities" and "Additional Investment Information" below. INCOME AND CAPITAL FUND. The Income and Capital Fund seeks as high a level of current income as is consistent with prudent investment management, preservation of capital and ready marketability of its portfolio by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of investment grade debt securities. Specifically, at least 90% of the Fund's assets will be invested in the following categories: (a) corporate debt securities which are rated Aaa, Aa, A or Baa by Moody's or AAA, AA, A or BBB by S&P; (b) obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States, its agencies or instrumentalities; (c) obligations (payable in U.S. Dollars) of, or guaranteed by, the government of Canada or any instrumentality or political subdivision thereof; (d) commercial paper rated Prime-1 or Prime-2 by Moody's or A-1 or A-2 by S&P; (e) bank certificates of deposit or bankers' acceptances issued by domestic or Canadian chartered banks having total deposits in excess of $1 billion; (f) options on securities, index options, financial futures contracts and options on financial futures contracts as described under "Additional Investment Information" in connection with attempts to hedge its portfolio investments and not for speculation; and (g) cash and cash equivalents. There are market and investment risks with any security and the value of an investment in the Fund may fluctuate over time. Normally, the value of the Fund's investments varies inversely with changes in interest rates. There can be no assurance that the objective of the Fund will be achieved. Corporate debt securities rated within the four highest grades by Moody's or S&P are generally considered to be "investment grade." Like higher rated securities, securities rated in the BBB or Baa categories are considered to have adequate capacity to pay principal and interest, although they may have fewer protective provisions than higher rated securities and thus may be adversely affected by severe economic circumstances and are considered to have speculative characteristics. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in fixed income securities that are rated below BBB by S&P and Baa by Moody's or are non-rated. For a discussion of lower rated and non-rated securities, commonly referred to as "junk bonds," and related risks, see "Special Risk Factors--High Yield (High Risk) Bonds" below and "Appendix--Ratings of Investments" in the Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may also invest in foreign securities and engage in foreign currency transactions. See "Special Risk Factors--Foreign Securities" below. MORTGAGE FUND. The Mortgage Fund seeks maximum current return from a portfolio of U.S. Government Securities. Additionally, the Fund may engage in options and financial futures transactions which relate to U.S. Government Securities and may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. See "Additional Investment Information" below for a discussion of such transactions applicable to the Fund. As a non-fundamental policy, at least 65% of the Fund's total assets normally will be invested in "Mortgage-Backed Securities." Mortgage-Backed Securities are securities that directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by and payable from, mortgage loans secured by real property. There are currently three basic types of Mortgage-Backed Securities: (a) those issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or one of its agencies or instrumentalities, such as the Government National Mortgage Association ("Ginnie Mae" or "GNMA"), the Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae" or "FNMA") and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac" or "FHLMC"); (b) those issued by private issuers that represent an interest in or are collateralized by Mortgage-Backed Securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or one of its agencies or instrumentalities; and (c) those issued by private issuers that represent an interest in or are collateralized by whole mortgage loans or Mortgage-Backed Securities without a government guarantee but usually having some form of private credit enhancement. The dominant issuers or guarantors of Mortgage-Backed Securities today are GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC. GNMA creates mortgage securities from pools of government guaranteed or insured (Federal Housing Authority or Veterans Administration) mortgages originated by mortgage bankers, commercial banks, and savings and loan associations. FNMA and FHLMC issue Mortgage-Backed Securities from pools of conventional and federally insured and/or guaranteed residential mortgages obtained from various entities, including savings and loan associations, savings banks, commercial banks, credit 19 100 unions and mortgage bankers. Mortgage-Backed Securities issued by GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC are considered U.S. Government Securities. The Fund will not invest in Mortgage-Backed Securities issued by private issuers. U.S. Government Securities of the type in which the Fund may invest have historically involved little risk of loss of principal if held to maturity. The government guarantee of the securities in the Fund, however, does not guarantee the net asset value of the shares of the Fund. There are market risks inherent in all investments in securities and the value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate over time. Normally, the value of the Fund's investments varies inversely with changes in interest rates. For example, as interest rates rise, the value of the Fund's investments will tend to decline and, as interest rates fall, the value of the Fund's investments will tend to increase. In addition, the potential for appreciation in the event of a decline in interest rates may be limited or negated by increased principal prepayments in respect to certain Mortgage-Backed Securities, such as GNMA Certificates. Prepayment of high interest rate Mortgage-Backed Securities during times of declining interest rates will tend to lower the return of the Fund and may even result in losses to the Fund if some securities were acquired at a premium. Moreover, during periods of rising interest rates, prepayments of Mortgage-Backed Securities may decline, resulting in the extension of the Fund's average portfolio maturity. As a result, the Fund's portfolio may experience greater volatility during periods of rising interest rates than under normal market conditions. OPPORTUNITY FUND. The Opportunity Fund seeks total return through high current income and capital appreciation. The Fund will invest primarily in fixed income securities and under normal market conditions, the Fund will, invest at least 65% of its total assets in high yield, fixed income securities. The Fund anticipates that under normal conditions approximately 80 to 90% of its total assets will be held in high yield, fixed income securities. The high yield, fixed income securities (debt and preferred stock issues, including convertibles and assignments or participations in loans) in which the Fund intends to invest are commonly referred to as "junk bonds" and normally offer a current yield or yield to maturity that is significantly higher than the yield available from securities rated in the four highest categories assigned by S&P or Moody's. The characteristics of the securities in the Fund's portfolio, such as the maturity and the type of issuer, will affect yields and yield differentials, which vary over time. The actual yield realized by the investor is subject, among other things, to the Fund's expenses and the investor's transaction costs. There are market and investment risks with any security and the value of an investment in the Fund may fluctuate over time. In seeking to achieve its investment objective, the Fund will invest in fixed income securities based on the investment manager's analysis without relying on published ratings. The Fund will invest in a particular security if in the view of the investment manager the increased yield offered, regardless of published ratings, is sufficient to compensate for a reasonable element of assumed risk. Since investments will be based upon the investment manager's analysis rather than upon published ratings, achievement of the Fund's goals may depend more upon the abilities of the investment manager than would otherwise be the case. Investment in high yield securities, while providing greater income and opportunity for gain than investment in higher rated securities, entails relatively greater risk of loss of income and principal. See "Special Risk Factors--High Yield (High Risk) Bonds" below and "Appendix--Ratings of Investments" in the Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may invest up to a maximum of 20% of its total assets in common stocks, rights or other equity securities; generally of companies that issue high yield, fixed income securities. The Fund anticipates that under normal circumstances approximately 10% of its total assets will be in equity securities. The Fund may borrow money for leverage purposes, which can exaggerate the effect on its net asset value for any increase or decrease in the market value of the Fund's portfolio. Money borrowed for leveraging will be limited to 20% of the total assets of the Fund, including the amount borrowed. The Fund anticipates that under normal conditions, the Fund would keep the leverage portion under 10% of its total assets. These borrowings are subject to interest costs which may or may not be recovered by the return received on the securities purchased. Under certain circumstances, the interest costs may exceed the return received on the securities purchased. 20 101 To help protect the value of the Fund's portfolio primarily from interest rate fluctuations, the Fund may engage in interest rate swaps and other swap-related products such as interest rate "caps" and "floors." The Fund will enter into these transactions normally to preserve a return or spread on a particular investment or portion of its portfolio or to protect against any increase in the price of securities the Fund anticipates purchasing. There is no assurance that these transactions will be successful. The Fund will not sell interest rate caps or floors that it does not own. See "Additional Investment Information--Interest Rate Swaps and Swap-Related Products" below. When a defensive position is deemed advisable, all or a significant portion of the Fund's assets may be held temporarily in cash or defensive type securities, such as high-grade debt securities, securities of the U.S. Government or its agencies and high quality money market instruments, including repurchase agreements. The Fund may also: (i) purchase foreign securities and engage in foreign currency transactions and (ii) purchase and sell options on securities, index options, financial futures contracts and options on financial futures contracts. See "Special Risk Factors--Foreign Securities" and "Additional Investment Information" below. SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND. The Short-Intermediate Government Fund seeks, with equal emphasis, high current income and preservation of capital from a portfolio composed primarily of short and intermediate-term U.S. Government Securities. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will, as a fundamental policy, invest at least 65% of its total assets in U.S. Government Securities and repurchase agreements of U.S. Government Securities. See "Government Fund" above for a discussion of U.S. Government Securities and the risks related to those securities, including the fact that the government guarantee of U.S. Government Securities in the Fund does not guarantee the net asset value of the shares of the Fund. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will maintain a Dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of more than two years but less than five years. The maturity of a security held by the Fund will generally be considered to be the time remaining until repayment of the principal amount of such security, except that the maturity of a security may be considered to be a shorter period in the case of (a) contractual rights to dispose of a security, because such rights limit the period during which the Fund bears a market risk with respect to the security, and (b) Mortgage-Backed Securities, because of possible prepayment of principal on the mortgages underlying such securities. Short and intermediate-term securities generally are more stable and less susceptible to principal decline than longer term securities. While short and intermediate-term securities in most cases offer lower yields than securities with longer maturities, the Fund will seek to enhance income through limited investment in fixed income securities other than U.S. Government Securities. The investment manager believes that investment in short and intermediate-term securities allows the Fund to seek both high current income and preservation of capital. There is, however, no assurance that the Fund's objective will be achieved. The return and net asset value of the Fund will fluctuate over time. Up to 35% of the total assets of the Fund may be invested in fixed income securities other than U.S. Government Securities. Such other fixed income securities include: (a) corporate debt securities that are rated at the time of purchase within the four highest grades by either Moody's (Aaa, Aa, A, or Baa) or S&P (AAA, AA, A, or BBB); (b) commercial paper that is rated at the time of purchase within the two highest grades by either Moody's (Prime-1 or Prime-2) or S&P (A-1 or A-2); (c) bank certificates of deposit (including term deposits) or bankers' acceptances issued by domestic banks (including their foreign branches) and Canadian chartered banks having total assets in excess of $1 billion; and (d) repurchase agreements with respect to any of the foregoing. Corporate debt securities rated within the four highest grades by Moody's or S&P are generally considered to be "investment grade." Like higher rated securities, securities rated in the BBB or Baa categories are considered to have adequate capacity to pay principal and interest, although they may have fewer protective provisions than higher rated securities and thus may be adversely affected by severe economic circumstances and are considered to have speculative characteristics. During temporary defensive periods when the investment manager deems it appropriate, the Fund may invest all or a portion of its assets in cash or short-term high quality money market instruments, including short-term U.S. 21 102 Government Securities and repurchase agreements with respect to such securities. The yields on these securities tend to be lower than the yields on other securities to be purchased by the Fund. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. The Fund may invest in collateralized obligations which, consistent with the limitations reflected above, may be privately issued or may be issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or instrumentalities. The Fund also may engage in options or financial futures transactions in connection with attempts to hedge its portfolio investments and not for speculation. See "Additional Investment Information" below. SPECIAL RISK FACTORS--HIGH YIELD (HIGH RISK) BONDS. As stated above, the Diversified Fund may, and the High Yield and Opportunity Funds do, invest a substantial portion of their assets in fixed income securities offering high current income. Subject to its specific investment objective and policies as described above, the Income and Capital Fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in such securities. Such high yield (high risk), fixed income securities ordinarily will be in the lower rating categories (securities rated below the fourth category) of recognized rating agencies or will be non-rated. Lower-rated and non-rated securities, which are commonly referred to as "junk bonds," have widely varying characteristics and quality. These lower rated and non-rated fixed income securities are considered, on balance, as predominantly speculative with respect to capacity to pay interest and repay principal in accordance with the terms of the obligation and generally will involve more credit risk than securities in the higher rating categories. Accordingly, an investment in the Diversified, High Yield or Opportunity Funds may not constitute a complete investment program and may not be appropriate for all investors. The market values of such securities tend to reflect individual corporate developments to a greater extent than do those of higher rated securities, which react primarily to fluctuations in the general level of interest rates. Such lower rated securities also are more sensitive to economic conditions than are higher rated securities. Adverse publicity and investor perceptions regarding lower rated bonds, whether or not based on fundamental analysis, may depress the prices for such securities. These and other factors adversely affecting the market value of high yield securities will adversely affect each Fund's net asset value. The investment philosophy of the Diversified, High Yield and Opportunity Funds with respect to high yield (high risk) bonds is based upon the premise that over the long term a broadly diversified portfolio of high yield fixed income securities should, even taking into account possible losses, provide a higher net return than that achievable on a portfolio of higher rated securities. The Funds seek to achieve the highest yields possible while reducing relative risk through (a) broad diversification, (b) credit analysis by the investment manager of the issuers in which the Funds invest, (c) purchase of high yield securities at discounts from par or stated value when practicable and (d) monitoring and seeking to anticipate changes and trends in the economy and financial markets that might affect the prices of portfolio securities. The investment manager's judgment as to the "reasonableness" of the risk involved in any particular investment will be a function of its experience in managing fixed income investments and its evaluation of general economic and financial conditions, a specific issuer's business and management, cash flow, earnings coverage of interest and dividends, ability to operate under adverse economic conditions, and fair market value of assets, and of such other considerations as the investment manager may deem appropriate. The investment manager, while seeking maximum current yield, will monitor current corporate developments with respect to portfolio securities and potential investments and to broad trends in the economy. In some circumstances, defensive strategies may be implemented to preserve or enhance capital even at the sacrifice of current yield. Defensive strategies, which may be used singly or in any combination, may include, but are not limited to, investments in discount securities or investments in money market instruments as well as futures and options strategies. High yield (high risk) securities frequently are issued by corporations in the growth stage of their development. They may also be issued in connection with a corporate reorganization or a corporate takeover. Companies that issue such high yielding securities often are highly leveraged and may not have available to them more traditional methods of financing. Therefore, the risk associated with acquiring the securities of such issuers generally is greater than is the case with higher rated securities. For example, during an economic downturn or recession, 22 103 highly leveraged issuers of high yield securities may experience financial stress. During such periods, such issuers may not have sufficient revenues to meet their interest payment obligations. The issuer's ability to service its debt obligations may also be adversely affected by specific corporate developments, or the issuer's inability to meet specific projected business forecasts, or the unavailability of additional financing. The risk of loss from default by the issuer is significantly greater for the holders of high yield securities because such securities are generally unsecured and are often subordinated to other creditors of the issuer. Although some risk is inherent in all securities ownership, holders of fixed income securities have a claim on the assets of the issuer prior to the holders of common stock. Therefore, an investment in fixed income securities generally entails less risk than an investment in common stock of the same issuer. A Fund may have difficulty disposing of certain high yield (high risk) securities because they may have a thin trading market. Because not all dealers maintain markets in all high yield securities, the Funds anticipate that such securities could be sold only to a limited number of dealers or institutional investors. The lack of a liquid secondary market may have an adverse effect on the market price and a Fund's ability to dispose of particular issues and may also make it more difficult for a Fund to obtain accurate market quotations for purposes of valuing the Fund's assets. Market quotations generally are available on many high yield issues only from a limited number of dealers and may not necessarily represent firm bids of such dealers or prices for actual sales. Zero coupon securities and pay-in-kind bonds involve additional special considerations. Zero coupon securities are debt obligations that do not entitle the holder to any periodic payments of interest prior to maturity or a specified cash payment date when the securities begin paying current interest (the "cash payment date") and therefore are issued and traded at a discount from their face amount or par value. The market prices of zero coupon securities are generally more volatile than the market prices of securities that pay interest periodically and are likely to respond to changes in interest rates to a greater degree than do securities paying interest currently having similar maturities and credit quality. Zero coupon, pay-in-kind or deferred interest bonds carry additional risk in that, unlike bonds that pay interest throughout the period to maturity, a Fund will realize no cash until the cash payment date unless a portion of such securities is sold and, if the issuer defaults, a Fund may obtain no return at all on its investment. Current federal income tax law requires the holder of a zero coupon security or of certain pay-in-kind bonds (bonds which pay interest through the issuance of additional bonds) to accrue income with respect to these securities prior to the receipt of cash payments. To maintain its qualification as a regulated investment company and avoid liability for federal income and excise taxes, a Fund will be required to distribute income accrued with respect to these securities and may be required to dispose of portfolio securities under disadvantageous circumstances in order to generate cash to satisfy these distribution requirements. Additional information concerning high yield (high risk) securities appears under "Appendix--Portfolio Composition of High Yield Bonds" below and "Appendix--Ratings of Investments" in the Statement of Additional Information. SPECIAL RISK FACTORS--FOREIGN SECURITIES. The Diversified, High Yield, Income and Capital and Opportunity Funds have the discretion to invest a portion of their assets in foreign securities that are traded principally in securities markets outside the United States. These Funds currently limit investment in foreign securities not publicly traded in the United States to 50% of total assets in the case of the Diversified Fund and 25% of total assets in the case of the High Yield, Income and Capital and Opportunity Funds. These Funds may also invest without limit in U.S. Dollar denominated American Depository Receipts ("ADRs"), which are bought and sold in the United States and are not subject to the preceding limitation. In connection with their foreign securities investments, these Funds may, to a limited extent, engage in foreign currency exchange, options and futures transactions as a hedge and not for speculation. See "Additional Investment Information--Options and Financial Futures Transactions and Foreign Currency Transactions." The Short-Intermediate Government Fund may, subject to its quality standards, invest in U.S. Dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. 23 104 Foreign securities involve currency risks. The U.S. Dollar value of a foreign security tends to decrease when the value of the U.S. Dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the U.S. Dollar falls against such currency. Fluctuations in exchange rates may also affect the earning power and asset value of the foreign entity issuing the security. Dividend and interest payments may be repatriated based on the exchange rate at the time of disbursement or payment, and restrictions on capital flows may be imposed. Losses and other expenses may be incurred in converting between various currencies. Foreign securities may be subject to foreign government taxes that reduce their attractiveness. Other risks of investing in such securities include political or economic instability in the country involved, the difficulty of predicting international trade patterns and the possible imposition of exchange controls. The prices of such securities may be more volatile than those of domestic securities and the markets for such securities may be less liquid. In addition, there may be less publicly available information about foreign issuers than about domestic issuers. Many foreign issuers are not subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards comparable to those applicable to domestic issuers. There is generally less regulation of stock exchanges, brokers, banks and listed companies abroad than in the United States. With respect to certain foreign countries, there is a possibility of expropriation or diplomatic developments that could affect investment in these countries. EMERGING MARKETS. A Fund's investments in foreign securities may be in developed countries or in countries considered by the Fund's investment manager to be developing or "emerging" markets, which involve exposure to economic structures that are generally less diverse and mature than in the United States, and to political systems that may be less stable. A developing or emerging market country can be considered to be a country that is in the initial stages of its industrialization cycle. Currently, emerging markets generally include every country in the world other than the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore and most Western European countries. Currently, investing in many emerging markets may not be desirable or feasible because of the lack of adequate custody arrangements for a Fund's assets, overly burdensome repatriation and similar restrictions, the lack of organized and liquid securities markets, unacceptable political risks or other reasons. As opportunities to invest in securities in emerging markets develop, a Fund may expand and further broaden the group of emerging markets in which it invests. In the past, markets of developing or emerging market countries have been more volatile than the markets of developed countries; however, such markets often have provided higher rates of return to investors. The investment manager believes that these characteristics can be expected to continue in the future. Many of the risks described above relating to foreign securities generally will be greater for emerging markets than for developed countries. For instance, economies in individual developing markets may differ favorably or unfavorably from the U.S. economy in such respects as growth of gross domestic product, rates of inflation, currency depreciation, capital reinvestment, resource self-sufficiency and balance of payments positions. Many emerging markets have experienced substantial rates of inflation for many years. Inflation and rapid fluctuations in inflation rates have had and may continue to have very negative effects on the economies and securities markets of certain developing markets. Economies in emerging markets generally are dependent heavily upon international trade and, accordingly, have been and may continue to be affected adversely by trade barriers, exchange controls, managed adjustments in relative currency values and other protectionist measures imposed or negotiated by the countries with which they trade. These economies also have been and may continue to be affected adversely by economic conditions in the countries with which they trade. Also, the securities markets of developing countries are substantially smaller, less developed, less liquid and more volatile than the securities markets of the United States and other more developed countries. Disclosure, regulatory and accounting standards in many respects are less stringent than in the United States and other developed markets. There also may be a lower level of monitoring and regulation of developing markets and the activities of investors in such markets, and enforcement of existing regulations has been extremely limited. In addition, brokerage commissions, custodial services and other costs relating to investment in foreign markets generally are more expensive than in the United States; this is particularly true with respect to emerging markets. Such markets have different settlement and clearance procedures. In certain markets there have been times when 24 105 settlements have been unable to keep pace with the volume of securities transactions, making it difficult to conduct such transactions. Such settlement problems may cause emerging market securities to be illiquid. The inability of a Fund to make intended securities purchases due to settlement problems could cause the Fund to miss attractive investment opportunities. Inability to dispose of a portfolio security caused by settlement problems could result either in losses to a Fund due to subsequent declines in value of the portfolio security or, if a Fund has entered into a contract to sell the security, could result in possible liability to the purchaser. Certain emerging markets may lack clearing facilities equivalent to those in developed countries. Accordingly, settlements can pose additional risks in such markets and ultimately can expose a Fund to the risk of losses resulting from a Fund's inability to recover from a counterparty. The risk also exists that an emergency situation may arise in one or more emerging markets as a result of which trading securities may cease or may be substantially curtailed and prices for a Fund's portfolio securities in such markets may not be readily available. A Fund's portfolio securities in the affected markets will be valued at fair value determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board of Trustees. Investment in certain emerging market securities is restricted or controlled to varying degrees. These restrictions or controls may at times limit or preclude foreign investment in certain emerging market securities and increase the costs and expenses of a Fund. Emerging markets may require governmental approval for the repatriation of investment income, capital or the proceeds of sales of securities by foreign investors. In addition, if a deterioration occurs in an emerging market's balance of payments, the market could impose temporary restrictions on foreign capital remittances. FIXED INCOME. Since most foreign fixed income securities are not rated, a Fund will invest in foreign fixed income securities based on the investment manager's analysis without relying on published ratings. Since such investments will be based upon the investment manager's analysis rather than upon published ratings, achievement of a Fund's goals may depend more upon the abilities of the investment manager than would otherwise be the case. The value of the foreign fixed income securities held by a Fund, and thus the net asset value of the Fund's shares, generally will fluctuate with (a) changes in the perceived creditworthiness of the issuers of those securities, (b) movements in interest rates, and (c) changes in the relative values of the currencies in which a Fund's investments in fixed income securities are denominated with respect to the U.S. Dollar. The extent of the fluctuation will depend on various factors, such as the average maturity of a Fund's investments in foreign fixed income securities, and the extent to which a Fund hedges its interest rate, credit and currency exchange rate risks. Many of the foreign fixed income obligations in which a Fund will invest will have long maturities. A longer average maturity generally is associated with a higher level of volatility in the market value of such securities in response to changes in market conditions. Investments in sovereign debt, including Brady Bonds, involve special risks. Brady Bonds are debt securities issued under a plan implemented to allow debtor nations to restructure their outstanding commercial bank indebtedness. Foreign governmental issuers of debt or the governmental authorities that control the repayment of the debt may be unable or unwilling to repay principal or pay interest when due. In the event of default, there may be limited or no legal recourse in that, generally, remedies for defaults must be pursued in the courts of the defaulting party. Political conditions, especially a sovereign entity's willingness to meet the terms of its fixed income securities, are of considerable significance. Also, there can be no assurance that the holders of commercial bank loans to the same sovereign entity may not contest payments to the holders of sovereign debt in the event of default under commercial bank loan agreements. In addition, there is no bankruptcy proceeding with respect to sovereign debt on which a sovereign has defaulted, and a Fund may be unable to collect all or any part of its investment in a particular issue. Foreign investment in certain sovereign debt is restricted or controlled to varying degrees, including requiring governmental approval for the repatriation of income, capital or proceed of sales by foreign investors. These restrictions or controls may at times limit or preclude foreign investment in certain sovereign debt or increase the costs and expenses of a Fund. A significant portion of the sovereign debt in which a Fund may invest is issued as 25 106 part of debt restructuring and such debt is to be considered speculative. There is a history of defaults with respect to commercial bank loans by public and private entities issuing Brady Bonds. All or a portion of the interest payments and/or principal repayment with respect to Brady Bonds may be uncollateralized. PRIVATIZED ENTERPRISES. Investments in foreign securities may include securities issued by enterprises that have undergone or are currently undergoing privatization. The governments of certain foreign countries have, to varying degrees, embarked on privatization programs contemplating the sale of all or part of their interests in state enterprises. A Fund's investments in the securities of privatized enterprises include privately negotiated investments in a government or state-owned or controlled company or enterprise that has not yet conducted an initial equity offering, investments in the initial offering of equity securities of a state enterprise or former state enterprise and investments in the securities of a state enterprise following its initial equity offering. In certain jurisdictions, the ability of foreign entities, such as a Fund, to participate in privatizations may be limited by local law, or the price or terms on which the Fund may be able to participate may be less advantageous than for local investors. Moreover, there can be no assurance that governments that have embarked on privatization programs will continue to divest their ownership of state enterprises, that proposed privatizations will be successful or that governments will not re-nationalize enterprises that have been privatized. In the case of the enterprises in which a Fund may invest, large blocks of the stock of those enterprises may be held by a small group of stockholders, even after the initial equity offerings by those enterprises. The sale of some portion or all of those blocks could have an adverse effect on the price of the stock of any such enterprise. Prior to making an initial equity offering, most state enterprises or former state enterprises go through an internal reorganization or management. Such reorganizations are made in an attempt to better enable these enterprises to compete in the private sector. However, certain reorganizations could result in a management team that does not function as well as the enterprises's prior management and may have a negative effect on such enterprise. In addition, the privatization of an enterprise by its government may occur over a number of years, with the government continuing to hold a controlling position in the enterprise even after the initial equity offering for the enterprise. Prior to privatization, most of the state enterprises in which a Fund may invest enjoy the protection of and receive preferential treatment from the respective sovereigns that own or control them. After making an initial equity offering these enterprises may no longer have such protection or receive such preferential treatment and may become subject to market competition from which they were previously protected. Some of these enterprises may not be able to effectively operate in a competitive market and may suffer losses or experience bankruptcy due to such competition. DEPOSITORY RECEIPTS. For many foreign securities, there are U.S. Dollar denominated ADRs, which are bought and sold in the United States and are issued by domestic banks. ADRs represent the right to receive securities of foreign issuers deposited in the domestic bank or a correspondent bank. ADRs do not eliminate all the risk inherent in investing in the securities of foreign issuers, such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates. However, by investing in ADRs rather than directly in foreign issuers' stock, the Fund avoids currency risks during the settlement period. In general, there is a large, liquid market in the United States for most ADRs. The Funds may also invest in securities of foreign issuers in the form of European Depository Receipts ("EDRs") and Global Depository Receipts ("GDRs") which are receipts evidencing an arrangement with a European bank similar to that for ADRs and are designed for use in the European and other foreign securities markets. EDRs and GDRs are not necessarily denominated in the currency of the underlying security. ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION. A Fund will not normally engage in the trading of securities for the purpose of realizing short-term profits, but will adjust its portfolio as considered advisable in view of prevailing or anticipated market conditions and its investment objective. Accordingly, a Fund may sell fixed income securities in anticipation of a rise in interest rates and purchase such securities for inclusion in its portfolio in anticipation of a decline in interest rates. Frequency of portfolio turnover will not be a limiting factor should the investment 26 107 manager deem it desirable to purchase or sell securities. The portfolio turnover rates for the Funds (except the Opportunity Fund) are listed under "Financial Highlights." It is anticipated that, under normal circumstances, the portfolio turnover rate for the Opportunity Fund will not exceed 300%. High portfolio turnover (over 100%) involves correspondingly greater brokerage commissions or other transaction costs. Higher portfolio turnover may result in the realization of greater net short-term capital gains. See "Dividends and Taxes" in the Statement of Additional Information. A Fund (other than the Adjustable Rate and Short-Intermediate Government Funds) may take full advantage of the entire range of maturities of fixed income securities and may adjust the average maturity of its portfolio from time to time, depending upon its assessment of relative yields on securities of different maturities and its expectations of future changes in interest rates. Thus, the average maturity of a Fund's portfolio may be relatively short (under 5 years, for example) at some times and relatively long (over 10 years, for example) at other times. Generally, since shorter term debt securities tend to be more stable than longer term debt securities, the portfolio's average maturity will be shorter when interest rates are expected to rise and longer when interest rates are expected to fall. The effective Dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of the Adjustable Rate Fund generally will range from less than one year to five years. The effective Dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of the Short-Intermediate Government Fund generally will be more than two years but less than five years. The Adjustable Rate, Mortgage and Short-Intermediate Government Funds each may not borrow money except as a temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes and then only in an amount up to one-third of the value of its total assets in order to meet redemption requests without immediately selling any portfolio securities. If, for any reason, the current value of a Fund's total assets falls below an amount equal to three times the amount of its indebtedness from money borrowed, the Fund will, within three days (not including Sundays and holidays), reduce its indebtedness to the extent necessary. A Fund will not borrow for leverage purposes. The Adjustable Rate Fund may pledge up to 15% of its total assets to secure any such borrowings. The Diversified, Government, High Yield and Income and Capital Funds may each borrow money only for temporary or emergency purposes and not for leverage purposes, and then only in an amount up to 5% of its assets, in order to meet redemption requests without immediately selling any portfolio securities or other assets. These Funds, except for the Government Fund, may not pledge their assets in an amount exceeding the amount of the borrowings secured by such pledge. The Government Fund may pledge up to 7 1/2% of its assets to secure any such borrowings. The maximum amount that the Opportunity Fund may borrow is one-third of the value of its assets (including the amount borrowed). As a temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes, the Opportunity Fund may borrow money up to one-third of the value of its total assets (including the amount borrowed) in order to meet redemption requests without immediately selling any portfolio securities. The Opportunity Fund may also borrow money up to 20% of the value of its total assets (including the amount borrowed) for leverage purposes. See "Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors--Opportunity Fund" above. A Fund will not purchase illiquid securities, including repurchase agreements maturing in more than seven days, if, as a result thereof, more than 15% of the Fund's net assets, valued at the time of the transaction, would be invested in such securities, except that the Mortgage Fund may not purchase illiquid securities if more than 10% of its total assets would be invested in such securities. See "Investment Policies and Techniques--Over-the-Counter Options" in the Statement of Additional Information for a description of the extent to which over-the-counter traded options are in effect considered as illiquid for purposes of a Fund's limit on illiquid securities. Each Fund may invest in securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. This rule permits otherwise restricted securities to be sold to certain institutional buyers, such as the Funds. Such securities may be illiquid and subject to a Fund's limitation on illiquid securities. A "Rule 144A" security may be treated as liquid, however, if so determined pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. Investing in Rule 144A securities could have the effect of increasing the level of illiquidity in a Fund to the extent that qualified institutional buyers become uninterested for a time in purchasing Rule 144A securities. 27 108 Each Fund has adopted certain fundamental investment restrictions which are presented in the Statement of Additional Information and that, together with the investment objective and policies of a Fund (for the Adjustable Rate and Opportunity Funds, however, only those policies specifically designated in this prospectus as fundamental), cannot be changed without approval by holders of a majority of its outstanding voting shares. As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("1940 Act"), this means the lesser of the vote of (a) 67% of the shares of a Fund present at a meeting where more than 50% of the outstanding shares are present in person or by proxy; or (b) more than 50% of the outstanding shares of a Fund. Policies of the Adjustable Rate and Opportunity Funds that are neither designated as fundamental nor incorporated into any of the fundamental investment restrictions referred to above may be changed by the Board of Trustees of the Fund without shareholder approval. INTEREST RATE SWAPS AND SWAP-RELATED PRODUCTS. As stated above, the Adjustable Rate and Opportunity Funds may engage in interest rate swaps and other swap-related products. Swap agreements can take many different forms and are known by a variety of names. The Adjustable Rate and Opportunity Funds are not limited to any particular form of swap agreement if the investment manager determines it is consistent with a fund's investment objective and policies. Interest rate swaps are the exchange by the Fund with another party of their respective commitments to pay or receive interest with respect to a notional (agreed upon) principal amount, for example, an exchange of floating rate payments for fixed rate payments. Interest rate swaps are generally entered into to permit the party seeking a floating or fixed rate obligation, as the case may be, the opportunity to acquire such obligation at a lower rate than is directly available in the credit market. The success of such a transaction depends in large part on the availability of fixed rate obligations at a low enough coupon rate to cover the cost involved. The purchase of an interest rate cap entitles the purchaser, to the extent that a specified index exceeds a predetermined interest rate, to receive payments of interest on a notional principal amount from the party selling the interest rate cap. The purchase of an interest rate floor entitles the purchaser, to the extent that a specified index falls below a predetermined interest rate, to receive payments of interest on a notional principal amount from the party selling such interest rate floor. Additional information concerning interest rate swaps and swap-related products is contained in the Statement of Additional Information under "Investment Policies and Techniques--Interest Rate Swaps and Swap-Related Products." OPTIONS AND FINANCIAL FUTURES TRANSACTIONS. A Fund may deal in options on securities and securities indexes, which options may be listed for trading on a national securities exchange or traded over-the-counter. In connection with their foreign securities investments, the Diversified, High Yield, Income and Capital and Opportunity Funds may also purchase and sell foreign currency options. The Diversified and Mortgage Funds may write (sell) covered call options on up to 100% of net assets and may write (sell) secured put options on up to 50% of net assets. The Adjustable Rate, Government, High Yield, Income and Capital and Opportunity Funds each may write (sell) covered call and secured put options on up to 25% of its net assets. Each such Fund may purchase put and call options provided that no more than 5% of its net assets may be invested in premiums on such options. A call option gives the purchaser the right to buy, and the writer the obligation to sell, the underlying security or other asset at the exercise price during or at the end of the option period. A put option gives the purchaser the right to sell, and the writer the obligation to buy, the underlying security or other asset at the exercise price during or at the end of the option period. The writer of a covered call owns securities or other assets that are acceptable for escrow and the writer of a secured put invests an amount not less than the exercise price in eligible securities or other assets to the extent that it is obligated as a writer. If a call written by a Fund is exercised, the Fund foregoes any possible profit from an increase in the market price of the underlying security or other asset over the exercise price plus the premium received. In writing puts, there is a risk that a Fund may be required to take delivery of the underlying security or other asset at a disadvantageous price. 28 109 Over-the-counter traded options ("OTC options") differ from exchange traded options in several respects. They are transacted directly with dealers and not with a clearing corporation, and there is a risk of non-performance by the dealer as a result of the insolvency of such dealer or otherwise, in which event a Fund may experience material losses. However, in writing options the premium is paid in advance by the dealer. OTC options are available for a greater variety of securities and other assets, and a wider range of expiration dates and exercise prices, than for exchange traded options. A Fund may engage in financial futures transactions. Financial futures contracts are commodity contracts that obligate the long or short holder to take or make delivery of a specified quantity of a financial instrument, such as a security, or the cash value of a securities index during a specified future period at a specified price. A Fund will "cover" futures contracts sold by the Fund and maintain in a segregated account certain liquid assets in connection with futures contracts purchased by the Fund as described under "Investment Policies and Techniques" in the Statement of Additional Information. In connection with their foreign securities investments, the Diversified, High Yield, Income and Capital and Opportunity Funds may also engage in foreign currency financial futures transactions. A Fund will not enter into any futures contracts or options on futures contracts if the aggregate of the contract value of the outstanding futures contracts of the Fund and futures contracts subject to outstanding options written by the Fund and, for each of the Adjustable Rate and Opportunity Funds, the aggregate notional (agreed upon) principal amount of interest rate swaps, would exceed 50% of the total assets of the Fund. The Funds may engage in financial futures transactions and may use index options as an attempt to hedge against market risks. For example, if a Fund owned long-term bonds and interest rates were expected to rise, it could sell financial futures contracts. If interest rates did increase, the value of the bonds in the Fund would decline, but this decline would be offset in whole or in part by an increase in the value of the Fund's futures contracts. If, on the other hand, long-term interest rates were expected to decline, the Fund could hold short-term debt securities and benefit from the income earned by holding such securities, while at the same time the Fund could purchase futures contracts on long-term bonds or the cash value of a securities index. Thus, the Fund could take advantage of the anticipated rise in the value of long-term bonds without actually buying them. The futures contracts and short-term debt securities could then be liquidated and the cash proceeds used to buy long-term bonds. Futures contracts entail risks. If the investment manager's judgment about the general direction of interest rates, markets or exchange rates is wrong, the overall performance may be poorer than if no such contracts had been entered into. There may be an imperfect correlation between movements in prices of futures contracts and portfolio assets being hedged. In addition, the market prices of futures contracts may be affected by certain factors. For example, if participants in the futures market elect to close out their contracts rather than meet margin requirements, distortions in the normal relationship between the underlying assets and futures market could result. Price distortions also could result if investors in futures contracts decide to make or take delivery of underlying securities or other assets rather than engage in closing transactions because of the resultant reduction in the liquidity of the futures market. In addition, because, from the point of view of speculators, margin requirements in the futures market are less onerous than margin requirements in the cash market, increased participation by speculators in the futures market could cause temporary price distortions. Due to the possibility of price distortions in the futures market and because of the imperfect correlation between movements in the prices of securities or other assets and movements in the prices of futures contracts, a correct forecast of market trends by the investment manager still may not result in a successful hedging transaction. If any of these events should occur, a Fund could lose money on the financial futures contracts and also on the value of its portfolio assets. The costs incurred in connection with futures transactions could reduce a Fund's return. Index options involve risks similar to those risks relating to transactions in financial futures contracts described above. Also, an option purchased by a Fund may expire worthless, in which case a Fund would lose the premium paid therefor. 29 110 A Fund may engage in futures transactions only on commodities exchanges or boards of trade. A Fund will not engage in transactions in index options, financial futures contracts or related options for speculation, but only as an attempt to hedge against changes in interest rates or market conditions affecting the values of securities which the Fund owns or intends to purchase. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS. The Diversified, High Yield, Income and Capital and Opportunity Funds may each invest a limited portion of its assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies. These Funds may engage in foreign currency transactions in connection with their investments in foreign securities but will not speculate in foreign currency exchange. The value of the foreign securities investments of a Fund measured in U.S. Dollars may be affected favorably or unfavorably by changes in foreign currency exchange rates and exchange control regulations, and the Fund may incur costs in connection with conversions between various currencies. A Fund will conduct its foreign currency exchange transactions either on a spot (i.e., cash) basis at the spot rate prevailing in the foreign currency exchange market, or through forward contracts to purchase or sell foreign currencies. A forward foreign currency exchange contract involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days from the date of the contract agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the time of the contract. These contracts are traded directly between currency traders (usually large commercial banks) and their customers. When a Fund enters into a contract for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency, it may want to establish the U.S. Dollar cost or proceeds, as the case may be. By entering into a forward contract in U.S. Dollars for the purchase or sale of the amount of foreign currency involved in an underlying security transaction, the Fund is able to protect itself against a possible loss between trade and settlement dates resulting from an adverse change in the relationship between the U.S. Dollar and such foreign currency. However, this tends to limit potential gains that might result from a positive change in such currency relationships. A Fund may also hedge its foreign currency exchange rate risk by engaging in foreign currency financial futures and options transactions. When the investment manager believes that the currency of a particular foreign country may suffer a substantial decline against the U.S. Dollar, it may enter into a forward contract to sell an amount of foreign currency approximating the value of some or all of the Fund's securities denominated in such foreign currency. The forecasting of short-term currency market movement is extremely difficult and whether such a short-term hedging strategy will be successful is highly uncertain. It is impossible to forecast with absolute precision the market value of portfolio securities at the expiration of a contract. Accordingly, it may be necessary for a Fund to purchase additional currency on the spot market (and bear the expense of such purchase) if the market value of the security is less than the amount of foreign currency the Fund is obligated to deliver when a decision is made to sell the security and make delivery of the foreign currency in settlement of a forward contract. Conversely, it may be necessary to sell on the spot market some of the foreign currency received upon the sale of the portfolio security if its market value exceeds the amount of foreign currency the Fund is obligated to deliver. A Fund will not enter into forward contracts or maintain a net exposure in such contracts where the Fund would be obligated to deliver an amount of foreign currency in excess of the value of the Fund's securities or other assets denominated in that currency. The Diversified, High Yield, Income and Capital and Opportunity Funds do not intend to enter into forward contracts for the purchase of a foreign currency if they would have more than 15% of the value of their total assets committed to such contracts. The Funds segregate cash or liquid securities to the extent required by applicable regulation in connection with forward foreign currency exchange contracts entered into for the purchase of a foreign currency. A Fund generally does not enter into a forward contract with a term longer than one year. 30 111 DERIVATIVES. In addition to options and financial futures transactions, consistent with its objective, each Fund may invest in a broad array of financial instruments and securities in which the value of the instrument or security is "derived" from the performance of an underlying asset or a "benchmark" such as a security index, an interest rate or a foreign currency ("derivatives"). Derivatives are most often used to manage investment risk, to increase or decrease exposure to an asset class or benchmark (as a hedge or to enhance return), or to create an investment position indirectly (often because it is more efficient or less costly than direct investment). The types of derivatives used by each Fund and the techniques employed by the investment manager may change over time as new derivatives and strategies are developed or regulatory changes occur. SPECIAL RISK FACTORS--OPTIONS, FUTURES, FOREIGN CURRENCIES AND OTHER DERIVATIVES. The Statement of Additional Information contains further information about the characteristics, risks and possible benefits of options, futures, foreign currency and other derivative transactions. See "Investment Policies and Techniques" in the Statement of Additional Information. The principal risks are: (a) possible imperfect correlation between movements in the prices of options, currencies, futures or other derivatives contracts and movements in the prices of the securities or currencies hedged, used for cover or that the derivatives intended to replicate; (b) lack of assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any particular option, futures, foreign currency or other derivatives contract at any particular time; (c) the need for additional skills and techniques beyond those required for normal portfolio management; (d) losses on futures contracts resulting from market movements not anticipated by the investment manager; and (e) the possible non-performance of the counter-party to the derivative contract. DELAYED DELIVERY TRANSACTIONS. Any of the Funds may purchase or sell portfolio securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. When-issued or delayed delivery transactions involve a commitment by a Fund to purchase or sell securities with payment and delivery to take place in the future (not to exceed 120 days from trade date for the Government Fund) in order to secure what is considered to be an advantageous price or yield to the Fund at the time of entering into the transaction. The value of fixed yield securities to be delivered in the future will fluctuate as interest rates vary. Because a Fund is required to set aside cash or other liquid securities to satisfy its commitments to purchase when-issued or delayed delivery securities, flexibility to manage the Fund's investments may be limited if commitments to purchase when-issued or delayed delivery securities were to exceed 25% of the value of its assets. To the extent a Fund engages in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio securities consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies. A Fund reserves the right to sell these securities before the settlement date if deemed advisable. In when-issued or delayed delivery transactions, delivery of the securities occurs beyond normal settlement periods, but the Fund would not pay for such securities or start earning interest on them until they are delivered. However, when the Fund purchases securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, it immediately assumes the risks of ownership, including the risk of price fluctuation. Failure to deliver a security purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis may result in a loss or missed opportunity to make an alternative investment. Depending on market conditions, the Fund's when-issued and delayed delivery purchase commitments could cause its net asset value per share to be more volatile, because such securities may increase the amount by which its total assets, including the value of when-issued and delayed delivery securities it holds, exceed its net assets. REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. Each Fund may invest in repurchase agreements, under which it acquires ownership of a security and the broker-dealer or bank agrees to repurchase the security at a mutually agreed upon time and price, thereby determining the yield during the Fund's holding period. In the event of a bankruptcy or other default of a seller of a repurchase agreement, the Fund might have expenses in enforcing its rights, and could experience losses, including a decline in the value of the underlying securities and loss of income. The securities underlying a repurchase agreement will be marked-to-market every business day so that the value of such securities is at least equal to the investment value of the repurchase agreement, including any accrued interest thereon. In addition, the Fund must take physical possession of the security or receive written confirmation of the purchase and a custodial or safekeeping receipt from a third party or be recorded as the owner of the security through the Federal 31 112 Reserve Book-Entry System. Repurchase agreements will be limited to transactions with financial institutions believed by the investment manager to present minimal credit risk. The investment manager will monitor on an on-going basis the creditworthiness of the broker-dealers and banks with which the Funds may engage in repurchase agreements. Repurchase agreements maturing in more than seven days will be considered as illiquid for purposes of the Funds' limitations on illiquid securities. LENDING OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES. Consistent with applicable regulatory requirements, the Funds (other than the Government Fund) may lend securities (principally to broker-dealers) without limit where such loans are callable at any time and are continuously secured by segregated collateral (cash or other liquid securities) equal to no less than the market value, determined daily, of the securities loaned. The Funds will receive amounts equal to dividends or interest on the securities loaned. The Funds will also earn income for having made the loan. Any cash collateral pursuant to these loans will be invested in short-term money market instruments. As with other extensions of credit, there are risks of delay in recovery or even loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower of the securities fail financially. However, the loans would be made only to firms deemed by the investment manager to be of good standing, and when the investment manager believes the potential earnings to justify the attendant risk. Management will limit such lending to not more than one-third of the value of a Fund's total assets. COLLATERALIZED OBLIGATIONS. Subject to its investment objective and policies, a Fund may purchase collateralized obligations, including interest only ("IO") and principal only ("PO") securities. A collateralized obligation is a debt security issued by a corporation, trust or custodian, or by a U.S. Government agency or instrumentality, that is collateralized by a portfolio or pool of mortgages, Mortgage-Backed Securities, U.S. Government Securities or other assets. The issuer's obligation to make interest and principal payments is secured by the underlying pool or portfolio of securities. Collateralized obligations issued or guaranteed by a U.S. Government agency or instrumentality, such as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, are considered U.S. Government Securities for purposes of this prospectus. Privately-issued collateralized obligations collateralized by a portfolio of U.S. Government Securities are not direct obligations of the U.S. Government or any of its agencies or instrumentalities and are not considered U.S. Government Securities for purposes of this prospectus. A variety of types of collateralized obligations are available currently and others may become available in the future. Since the collateralized obligations may be issued in classes with varying maturities and interest rates, the investor may obtain greater predictability of maturity than with direct investments in mortgage-backed securities. Classes with shorter maturities may have lower volatility and lower yield while those with longer maturities may have higher volatility and higher yield. This provides the investor with greater control over the characteristics of the investment in a changing interest rate environment. With respect to interest only and principal only securities, an investor has the option to select from a pool of underlying collateral the portion of the cash flows that most closely corresponds to the investor's forecast of interest rate movements. These instruments tend to be highly sensitive to prepayment rates on the underlying collateral and thus place a premium on accurate prepayment projections by the investor. A Fund may invest in collateralized obligations whose yield floats inversely against a specified index rate. These "inverse floaters" are more volatile than conventional fixed or floating rate collateralized obligations and the yield thereon, as well as the value thereof, will fluctuate in inverse proportion to changes in the index upon which interest rate adjustments are based. As a result, the yield on an inverse floater will generally increase when market yields (as reflected by the index) decrease and decrease when market yields increase. The extent of the volatility of inverse floaters depends on the extent of anticipated changes in market rates of interest. Generally, inverse floaters provide for interest rate adjustments based upon a multiple of the specified interest index, which further increases their volatility. The degree of additional volatility will be directly proportional to the size of the multiple used in determining interest rate adjustments. Additional information concerning collateralized obligations is contained in the Statement of Additional Information under "Investment Policies and Techniques--Collateralized Obligations." 32 113 INVESTMENT MANAGER AND UNDERWRITER INVESTMENT MANAGER. Zurich Kemper Investments, Inc. ("ZKI"), 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606, is the investment manager of each Fund and provides each Fund with continuous professional investment supervision. ZKI is one of the largest investment managers in the country and has been engaged in the management of investment funds for more than forty-nine years. ZKI and its affiliates provide investment advice and manage investment portfolios for the Kemper Funds, affiliated insurance companies and other corporate, pension, profit-sharing and individual accounts representing approximately $89 billion under management (including approximately $16 billion in U.S. Government securities). ZKI acts as investment manager for 32 open-end and seven closed-end investment companies, with 86 separate investment portfolios, representing more than 2.5 million shareholder accounts. ZKI is an indirect subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Company, a leading internationally recognized provider of insurance and financial services in property/casualty and life insurance, reinsurance and structured financial solutions as well as asset management. Zurich Insurance Company ("Zurich") has entered into a definitive agreement with Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. ("Scudder") pursuant to which Zurich will acquire approximately 70% of Scudder. Upon completion of the transaction, Scudder will change its name to Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc. ("SKI"), and ZKI will be combined with SKI. Because the transaction would constitute an assignment of the Funds' investment management agreements with ZKI under the Investment Company Act of 1940, ZKI sought approval of new agreements. The Funds' boards and shareholders have approved new agreements with SKI. If any remaining contingencies are timely met, the transaction is expected to close December 31, 1997. Zurich will own 69.5% of SKI and senior employees of SKI will hold the remaining 30.5%. SKI will be headquartered in New York City and the chief executive officer of SKI will be Edmond D. Villani, Scudder's president and chief executive officer. Responsibility for overall management of each Fund rests with its Board of Trustees and officers. Professional investment supervision is provided by ZKI. The investment management agreements provide that ZKI shall act as each Fund's investment adviser, manage its investments and provide it with various services and facilities. Zurich Investment Management Limited ("ZIML"), 1 Fleet Place, London, U.K. EC4M 7RQ, an affiliate of ZKI, is the sub-adviser for the Diversified, High Yield, Income and Capital and Opportunity Funds. ZIML is an indirect subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Company and has served as sub-adviser for mutual funds since December, 1996 and investment adviser for certain institutional accounts since August, 1988. Under the terms of the Sub-Advisory Agreement between ZIML and ZKI, ZIML renders investment advisory and management services with regard to such portion of the Fund's portfolio as may be allocated to ZIML by ZKI from time to time for management of foreign securities, including foreign currency transactions and related investments. ZKI pays ZIML for its services a sub-advisory fee, payable monthly at the annual rate of .30% of the portion of the average daily net assets of the Fund allocated by ZKI to ZIML for management. ZIML is not expected to continue as sub-adviser after the closing of the acquisition of Scudder by Zurich. Richard L. Vandenberg (since March, 1996) has been a portfolio manager of the Government Fund, the Mortgage Fund and portfolio co-manager with Elizabeth A. Byrnes of the Short-Intermediate Government Fund. Mr. Vandenberg (since March, 1996) and Elizabeth A. Byrnes (since 1994) are portfolio co-managers of the Adjustable Rate Fund. Mr. Vandenberg joined ZKI in March, 1996 and is a Senior Vice President of ZKI and a Vice President of the Government, Mortgage, Adjustable Rate and Short-Intermediate Government Funds. Immediately prior to joining ZKI, he was a senior vice president and portfolio manager of an investment management firm. He received a B.B.A. and M.B.A., both in Finance, Investments and Banking, from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin. Ms. Byrnes joined ZKI in 1982 and is a First Vice President of ZKI and a Vice President of the Adjustable Rate Fund. She received a B.A. from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Michael A. McNamara (since 1990) and Harry E. Resis, Jr. (since 1992) are the portfolio co-managers of the High Yield Fund. Daniel J. Doyle (since 1997), Mr. McNamara (since 1997) and Mr. Resis (since 1997) are the portfolio co-managers of the Opportunity Fund. Mr. Doyle joined ZKI in February 1986 and is First Vice 33 114 President of ZKI and a Vice President of the Opportunity Fund. He received a B.S. in Finance from Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, Illinois, and an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Doyle is a Chartered Financial Analyst. Mr. McNamara joined ZKI in February 1972 and is a Senior Vice President of ZKI and a Vice President of the High Yield and Opportunity Funds. He received a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Missouri, St. Louis, Missouri, and an M.B.A. in Finance from Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Resis joined ZKI in June, 1988 and is currently a Senior Vice President of ZKI and a Vice President of the High Yield and Opportunity Funds. He received a B.A. in Finance from Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. Robert Cessine is the portfolio manager (since 1994) and a Vice President of the Income and Capital Fund. Mr. Cessine joined ZKI in 1993 and is a Senior Vice President of ZKI and director of investment grade corporate and sovereign bond research. Before joining ZKI in 1993, Mr. Cessine was a senior corporate bond analyst and chairman of the bond selection committee of an investment management company. He received a B.S. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, an M.S. in Agricultural and Resource Economics from the University of Maryland, Baltimore/College Park, Maryland and an M.S. in Finance from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin. Mr. Cessine is a Chartered Financial Analyst. Diversified Income Fund is managed by a team of portfolio managers who are specialists in the basic sectors in which it invests. Messrs J. Patrick Beimford, Jr., Robert S. Cessine, Michael A. McNamara, Harry E. Resis, Jr., Jonathan W. Trutter and Richard L. Vandenberg are the members of the team. Mr. Beimford joined ZKI in April 1976 and is currently an Executive Vice President of ZKI and a Vice President of the Diversified Fund. He received a B.S.I.M. in Business from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, and an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Beimford is a Chartered Financial Analyst. Mr. Trutter has an A.B. with dual majors in East Asian Languages and International Relations from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles California and an M.B.A. from Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois. He is also a Certified Public Accountant. See above for information on the background of Messrs. Cessine, McNamara, Resis and Vandenberg. The Funds pay ZKI investment management fees, payable monthly, at the annual rates shown below.
ADJUSTABLE RATE, INCOME DIVERSIFIED AND CAPITAL, MORTGAGE AND AVERAGE DAILY NET ASSETS AND SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOV'T HIGH YIELD GOVERNMENT OPPORTUNITY - ------------------------ ---------------------------- ----------- ---------- ----------- $0 - $250 million.......................... .55% .58% .45% .65% $250 million - $1 billion.................. .52 .55 .43 .62 $1 billion - $2.5 billion.................. .50 .53 .41 .60 $2.5 billion - $5 billion.................. .48 .51 .40 .58 $5 billion - $7.5 billion.................. .45 .48 .38 .55 $7.5 billion - $10 billion................. .43 .46 .36 .53 $10 billion - $12.5 billion................ .41 .44 .34 .51 Over $12.5 billion......................... .40 .42 .32 .49
PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITER. Pursuant to an underwriting and distribution services agreement ("distribution agreement") with each Fund, Kemper Distributors, Inc. ("KDI"), 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606, a wholly owned subsidiary of ZKI, is the principal underwriter and distributor of each Fund's shares and acts as agent of each Fund in the sale of its shares. KDI bears all its expenses of providing services pursuant to the distribution agreement, including the payment of any commissions. KDI provides for the preparation of advertising or sales literature and bears the cost of printing and mailing prospectuses to persons other than shareholders. KDI bears the cost of qualifying and maintaining the qualification of Fund shares for sale under the securities laws of the various states and each Fund bears the expense of registering its shares with the Securities and Exchange Commission. KDI may enter into related selling group agreements with various broker-dealers, 34 115 including affiliates of KDI, that provide distribution services to investors. KDI also may provide some of the distribution services. CLASS A SHARES. KDI receives no compensation from the Funds as principal underwriter for Class A shares and pays all expenses of distribution of each Fund's Class A shares under the distribution agreements not otherwise paid by dealers or other financial services firms. As indicated under "Purchase of Shares," KDI retains the sales charge upon the purchase of shares and pays or allows concessions or discounts to firms for the sale of each Fund's shares. CLASS B SHARES. For its services under the distribution agreement, KDI receives a fee from each Fund, payable monthly, at the annual rate of .75% of average daily net assets of each Fund attributable to Class B shares. This fee is accrued daily as an expense of Class B shares. KDI also receives any contingent deferred sales charges. See "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares--Contingent Deferred Sales Charge--Class B Shares." KDI currently compensates firms for sales of Class B shares at a commission rate of 3.75%. CLASS C SHARES. For its services under the distribution agreement, KDI receives a fee from each Fund, payable monthly, at the annual rate of .75% of average daily net assets of each Fund attributable to Class C shares. This fee is accrued daily as an expense of Class C shares. KDI currently advances to firms the first year distribution fee at a rate of .75% of the purchase price of Class C shares. For periods after the first year, KDI currently pays firms for sales of Class C shares a distribution fee, payable quarterly, at an annual rate of .75% of net assets attributable to Class C shares maintained and serviced by the firm and the fee continues until terminated by KDI or a Fund. KDI also receives any contingent deferred sales charges. See "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares--Contingent Deferred Sales Charge--Class C Shares." RULE 12B-1 PLAN. Since each distribution agreement provides for fees payable as an expense of the Class B shares and the Class C shares that are used by KDI to pay for distribution services for those classes, that agreement is approved and reviewed separately for the Class B shares and the Class C shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, which regulates the manner in which an investment company may, directly or indirectly, bear the expenses of distributing its shares. As of December 1997, each Fund's Rule 12b-1 Plan has been separated from its distribution agreement. The table below shows amounts paid in connection with each Fund's Rule 12b-1 Plan during its 1997 fiscal year (except the Opportunity Fund, which commenced operations on October 1, 1997).
DISTRIBUTION FEES CONTINGENT DEFERRED DISTRIBUTION EXPENSES PAID BY FUND SALES CHARGES PAID INCURRED BY UNDERWRITER TO UNDERWRITER TO UNDERWRITER -------------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- FUND CLASS B CLASS C CLASS B CLASS C CLASS B CLASS C - ---- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Adjustable Rate................. $ 676,000 96,000 51,000 9,000 31,000 0 Diversified..................... $ 5,084,000 348,000 2,148,000 83,000 419,000 5,000 Government...................... $ 1,540,000 171,000 528,000 62,000 234,000 1,000 High Yield...................... $26,641,000 2,833,000 8,925,000 657,000 1,473,000 58,000 Income and Capital.............. $ 1,363,000 185,000 600,000 53,000 211,000 2,000 Mortgage........................ $ 1,121,000 60,000 6,685,000 16,000 1,362,000 1,000 Short-Intermediate Government... $ 558,000 155,000 1,071,000 34,000 327,000 3,000
If a Rule 12b-1 Plan (the "Plan") is terminated in accordance with its terms, the obligation of a Fund to make payments to KDI pursuant to the Plan will cease and the Fund will not be required to make any payments past the termination date. Thus, there is no legal obligation for the Fund to pay any expenses incurred by KDI in excess of its fees under a Plan, if for any reason the Plan is terminated in accordance with its terms. Future fees under the Plan may or may not be sufficient to reimburse KDI for its expenses incurred. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES. KDI also provides information and administrative services for shareholders of each Fund pursuant to administrative services agreements ("administrative agreements"). KDI may enter into related arrangements with various broker-dealer firms and other service or administrative firms ("firms"), that provide 35 116 services and facilities for their customers or clients who are investors of the Funds. Such administrative services and assistance may include, but are not limited to, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, processing purchase and redemption transactions, answering routine inquiries regarding each Fund and its special features and such other administrative services as may be agreed upon from time to time and permitted by applicable statute, rule or regulation. KDI bears all its expenses of providing services pursuant to the administrative agreement, including the payment of any service fees. For services under the administrative agreements, each Fund pays KDI a fee, payable monthly, at an annual rate of up to .25% of average daily net assets of Class A, B and C shares of such Fund. With respect to Class A shares, KDI then pays each firm a service fee at an annual rate of (a) up to .15% of net assets (.25% for the Mortgage and Short-Intermediate Government Funds) of those accounts that it maintains and services for each Fund attributable to shares acquired prior to October 1, 1993, and (b) up to .25% of net assets of those accounts that it maintains and services for each Fund attributable to Class A shares acquired on or after October 1, 1993. With respect to Class B shares and Class C shares, KDI pays each firm a service fee, normally payable quarterly, at an annual rate of up to .25% of net assets of those accounts in the Fund that it maintains and services attributable to Class B shares and Class C shares, respectively. Firms to which service fees may be paid include affiliates of KDI. CLASS A SHARES. For Class A shares, a firm becomes eligible for the service fee based on assets in the accounts in the month following the month of purchase and the fee continues until terminated by KDI or a Fund. The fees are calculated monthly and normally paid quarterly. CLASS B AND CLASS C SHARES. KDI currently advances to firms the first year service fee at a rate of up to .25% of the purchase price of such shares. For periods after the first year, KDI currently intends to pay firms a service fee at a rate of up to .25% (calculated monthly and normally paid quarterly) of the net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares maintained and serviced by the firm and the fee continues until terminated by KDI or the Fund. KDI also may provide some of the above services and may retain any portion of the fee under the administrative agreements not paid to firms to compensate itself for administrative functions performed for each Fund. Currently, the administrative services fee payable to KDI is based only upon Fund assets in accounts for which a firm provides administrative services and it is intended that KDI will pay all the administrative services fee that it receives from each Fund to firms in the form of service fees. The effective administrative services fee rate to be charged against all assets of each Fund while this procedure is in effect will depend upon the proportion of Fund assets that is in accounts for which a firm provides administrative services as well as, with respect to Class A shares (except for the Mortgage and Short-Intermediate Government Funds), the date when shares representing such assets were purchased. In addition, KDI may, from time to time, from its own resources, pay certain firms additional amounts for ongoing administrative services and assistance provided to their customers and clients who are shareholders of the Funds. CUSTODIAN, TRANSFER AGENT AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICE AGENT. Investors Fiduciary Trust Company ("IFTC"), 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64105, as custodian, and State Street Bank and Trust Company, 225 Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, as sub-custodian, have custody of all securities and cash of each Fund maintained in the United States. For Funds that invest in foreign securities, The Chase Manhattan Bank, Chase MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, New York 11245, as custodian, has custody of all securities and cash of each Fund held outside the United States. IFTC also is the Funds' transfer agent and dividend-paying agent. Pursuant to a services agreement with IFTC, Kemper Service Company ("KSvC"), an affiliate of ZKI, serves as "Shareholder Service Agent" of the Funds and as such, performs all of IFTC's duties as transfer agent and dividend-paying agent. For a description of shareholder service agent fees payable to the Shareholder Service Agent, see "Investment Manager and Underwriter" in the Statement of Additional Information. PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS. ZKI and ZIML place all orders for purchases and sales of a Fund's securities. Subject to seeking best execution of orders, ZKI and ZIML may consider sales of shares of a Fund and other funds managed by ZKI or its affiliates as a factor in selecting broker-dealers. See "Portfolio Transactions" in the Statement of Additional Information. 36 117 DIVIDENDS AND TAXES DIVIDENDS. Each Fund normally declares and distributes monthly dividends of net investment income and distributes any net realized capital gains at least annually. Dividends paid by a Fund as to each class of its shares will be calculated in the same manner, at the same time and on the same day. The level of income dividends per share (as a percentage of net asset value) will be lower for Class B and Class C shares than for Class A shares primarily as a result of the distribution services fee applicable to Class B and Class C shares. Distributions of capital gains, if any, will be paid in the same amount for each class. Income dividends and capital gain dividends, if any, of a Fund will be credited to shareholder accounts in full and fractional shares of the same class of that Fund at net asset value, except that, upon written request to the Shareholder Service Agent, a shareholder may select one of the following options: (1) To receive income and short-term capital gain dividends in cash and long-term capital gain dividends in shares of the same class at net asset value; or (2) To receive income and capital gain dividends in cash. Any dividends of a Fund that are reinvested normally will be reinvested in shares of the same class of that same Fund. However, upon written request to the Shareholder Service Agent, a shareholder may elect to have dividends of a Fund invested in shares of the same class of another Kemper Fund at the net asset value of such class of such other fund. See "Special Features--Class A Shares--Combined Purchases" for a list of such other Kemper Funds. To use this privilege of investing dividends of a Fund in shares of another Kemper Fund, shareholders must maintain a minimum account value of $1,000 in the Fund distributing the dividends. The Funds reinvest dividend checks (and future dividends) in shares of that same Fund and class if checks are returned as undeliverable. Dividends and other distributions in the aggregate amount of $10 or less are automatically reinvested in shares of the same Fund unless the shareholder requests that such policy not be applied to the shareholder's account. TAXES. Each Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") and, if so qualified, will not be liable for federal income taxes to the extent its earnings are distributed. Dividends derived from net investment income and net short-term capital gains are taxable to shareholders as ordinary income and long-term capital gain dividends are taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gain regardless of how long the shares have been held and whether received in cash or shares. Long-term capital gain dividends received by individual shareholders are taxed at a maximum rate of 20% on gains realized by a Fund from securities held more than 18 months and at a maximum rate of 28% on gains realized by a Fund from securities held more than 12 months but not more than 18 months. Dividends declared in October, November or December to shareholders of record as of a date in one of those months and paid during the following January are treated as paid on December 31 of the calendar year declared. A portion of the dividends paid by the Diversified, High Yield or Opportunity Funds may qualify for the dividends received deduction available to corporate shareholders. However, it is anticipated that only a small portion, if any, of the dividends paid by such Funds will so qualify. No portion of the dividends paid by the Adjustable Rate, Government, Income and Capital, Mortgage or Short-Intermediate Government Funds will qualify for the dividends received deduction. A dividend received shortly after the purchase of shares reduces the net asset value of the shares by the amount of the dividend and, although in effect a return of capital, will be taxable to the shareholder. If the net asset value of shares were reduced below the shareholder's cost by dividends representing gains realized on sales of securities, such dividends would be a return of investment though taxable as stated above. Fund dividends that are derived from interest on direct (but not guaranteed) obligations of the U.S. Government and certain of its agencies and instrumentalities may be exempt from state and local taxes in certain states. In other states, arguments can be made that such distributions should be exempt from state and local taxes based on federal law, 31 U.S.C. Section 3124, and the U.S. Supreme Court's interpretation of that provision in AMERICAN 37 118 BANK AND TRUST CO. v. DALLAS COUNTY, 463 U.S. 855 (1983). Shareholders should consult their tax advisers regarding the possible exclusion of such portion of their dividends for state and local income tax purposes. Each Fund is required by law to withhold 31% of taxable dividends and redemption proceeds paid to certain shareholders who do not furnish a correct taxpayer identification number (in the case of individuals, a social security number) and in certain other circumstances. Trustees of qualified retirement plans and 403(b)(7) accounts are required by law to withhold 20% of the taxable portion of any distribution that is eligible to be "rolled over." The 20% withholding requirement does not apply to distributions from Individual Retirement Accounts ("IRAs") or any part of a distribution that is transferred directly to another qualified retirement plan, 403(b)(7) account, or IRA. Shareholders should consult with their tax advisers regarding the 20% withholding requirement. After each transaction, shareholders will receive a confirmation statement giving complete details of the transaction except that statements will be sent quarterly for transactions involving dividend reinvestment and periodic investment and redemption programs. Information for income tax purposes, including information regarding any foreign taxes and credits, will be provided after the end of the calendar year. Shareholders are encouraged to retain copies of their account confirmation statements or year-end statements for tax reporting purposes, including information regarding any foreign taxes and credits. However, those who have incomplete records may obtain historical account transaction information at a reasonable fee. When more than one shareholder resides at the same address, certain reports and communications to be delivered to such shareholders may be combined in the same mailing package, and certain duplicate reports and communications may be eliminated. Similarly, account statements to be sent to such shareholders may be combined in the same mailing package or consolidated into a single statement. However, a shareholder may request that the foregoing policies not be applied to the shareholder's account. NET ASSET VALUE For each Fund, the net asset value per share is determined separately for each class by dividing the value of the Fund's net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of that class outstanding. The per share net asset value of the Class B and Class C shares of a Fund will generally be lower than that of the Class A shares of the Fund because of the higher expenses borne by the Class B and Class C shares. Fixed income securities are valued by using market quotations, or independent pricing services that use prices provided by market makers or estimates of market values obtained from yield data relating to instruments or securities with similar characteristics. Portfolio securities that are primarily traded on a domestic securities exchange or securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market are valued at the last sale price on the exchange or market where primarily traded or listed or, if there is no recent sale price available, at the last current bid quotation. Portfolio securities that are primarily traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the preceding closing values of such securities on their respective exchanges where primarily traded. A security that is listed or traded on more than one exchange is valued at the quotation on the exchange determined to be the primary market for such security by the Board of Trustees or its delegates. Securities not so traded or listed are valued at the last current bid quotation if market quotations are available. Equity options are valued at the last sale price unless the bid price is higher or the ask price is lower, in which event such bid or asked price is used. Exchange traded fixed income options, financial futures and options thereon are valued at the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded. Over-the-counter traded options, swap agreements and swap-related products are valued based upon current prices provided by market makers. Financial futures and options thereon are valued at the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded. Other securities and assets are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees. Because of the need to obtain prices as of the close of trading on various exchanges throughout the world, the calculation of net asset value of a Fund investing in foreign securities does not necessarily take place contemporaneously with the determination of the prices of the Fund's foreign securities, which may be made prior to the determination of net asset value. For purposes of determining the net asset value of a Fund investing 38 119 in foreign securities, all assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currency values will be converted into U.S. Dollar values at the mean between the bid and offered quotations of such currencies against U.S. Dollars as last quoted by a recognized dealer. If an event were to occur, after the value of a security was so established but before the net asset value per share was determined, which was likely to materially change the net asset value, then that security would be valued using fair value determinations by the Board of Trustees or its delegates. On each day the New York Stock Exchange (the "Exchange") is open for trading, the net asset value is determined as of the earlier of 3:00 p.m. Chicago time or the close of the Exchange. PURCHASE OF SHARES ALTERNATIVE PURCHASE ARRANGEMENTS. Class A shares of each Fund are sold to investors subject to an initial sales charge. Class B shares are sold without an initial sales charge but are subject to higher ongoing expenses than Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge payable upon certain redemptions. Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares six years after issuance. Class C shares are sold without an initial sales charge but are subject to higher ongoing expenses than Class A shares, are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge payable upon certain redemptions within the first year following purchase, and do not convert into another class. When placing purchase orders, investors must specify whether the order is for Class A, Class B or Class C shares. The primary distinctions among the classes of each Fund's shares lie in their initial and contingent deferred sales charge structures and in their ongoing expenses, including asset-based sales charges in the form of Rule 12b-1 distribution fees. These differences are summarized in the table below. See, also, "Summary of Expenses." Each class has distinct advantages and disadvantages for different investors, and investors may choose the class that best suits their circumstances and objectives.
ANNUAL 12B-1 FEES (AS A % OF AVERAGE DAILY SALES CHARGE NET ASSETS) OTHER INFORMATION ---------------------------------- ------------------------ ---------------------------------- Class A Maximum initial sales charge of None Initial sales charge waived or 4.5% of the public offering price reduced for certain purchases (3.5% for the Adjustable Rate and Short-Intermediate Government Funds) Class B Maximum contingent deferred sales 0.75% Shares convert to Class A shares charge of 4% of redemption six years after issuance proceeds; declines to zero after six years Class C Contingent deferred sales charge 0.75% No conversion feature of 1% of redemption proceeds for redemptions made during first year after purchase
The minimum initial investment for each Fund is $1,000 and the minimum subsequent investment is $100. The minimum initial investment for an Individual Retirement Account is $250 and the minimum subsequent investment is $50. Under an automatic investment plan, such as Bank Direct Deposit, Payroll Direct Deposit or Government Direct Deposit, the minimum initial and subsequent investment is $50. These minimum amounts may be changed at any time in management's discretion. In order to begin accruing income dividends as soon as possible, purchasers may wire payment to United Missouri Bank of Kansas City, N.A., 10th and Grand Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. Share certificates will not be issued unless requested in writing and may not be available for certain types of account registrations. It is recommended that investors not request share certificates unless needed for a specific purpose. You cannot redeem shares by telephone or wire transfer or use the telephone exchange privilege if share certificates have been issued. A lost or destroyed certificate is difficult to replace and can be expensive to the shareholder (a bond worth 2% or more of the certificate value is normally required). 39 120 INITIAL SALES CHARGE ALTERNATIVE--CLASS A SHARES. The public offering price of Class A shares for purchasers of the Adjustable Rate and Short-Intermediate Government Funds choosing the initial sales charge alternative is the net asset value plus a sales charge, as set forth below. ADJUSTABLE RATE AND SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUNDS
Sales Charge ------------------------------------------------------------- As a Allowed to As a Percentage of Dealers as a Percentage of Net Asset Percentage of Amount of Purchase Offering Price Value* Offering Price - ------------------ -------------- ------------- -------------- Less than $100,000......................................... 3.50% 3.63% 3.00% $100,000 but less than $250,000............................ 3.00 3.09 2.50 $250,000 but less than $500,000............................ 2.50 2.56 2.25 $500,000 but less than $1 million.......................... 2.00 2.04 1.75 $1 million and over........................................ .00** .00** ***
- --------------- * Rounded to the nearest one-hundredth percent. ** Redemption of shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge as discussed below. *** Commission is payable by KDI as discussed below. The public offering price of Class A shares for purchasers of the Diversified, Government, High Yield, Income and Capital, Mortgage and Opportunity Funds choosing the initial sales charge alternative is the net asset value plus a sales charge, as set forth below. DIVERSIFIED, GOVERNMENT, HIGH YIELD, INCOME AND CAPITAL, MORTGAGE AND OPPORTUNITY FUNDS
Sales Charge ------------------------------------------------------------- As a Allowed to As a Percentage of Dealers as a Percentage of Net Asset Percentage of Amount of Purchase Offering Price Value* Offering Price - ------------------ -------------- ------------- -------------- Less than $100,000......................................... 4.50% 4.71% 4.00% $100,000 but less than $250,000............................ 3.50 3.63 3.00 $250,000 but less than $500,000............................ 2.60 2.67 2.25 $500,000 but less than $1 million.......................... 2.00 2.04 1.75 $1 million and over........................................ .00** .00** ***
- --------------- * Rounded to the nearest one-hundredth percent. ** Redemption of shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge as discussed below. *** Commission is payable by KDI as discussed below. Each Fund receives the entire net asset value of all its Class A shares sold. KDI, the Funds' principal underwriter, retains the sales charge on sales of Class A shares from which it allows discounts from the applicable public offering price to investment dealers, which discounts are uniform for all dealers in the United States and its territories. The normal discount allowed to dealers is set forth in the above table. Upon notice to all dealers with whom it has sales agreements, KDI may reallow up to the full applicable sales charge, as shown in the above table, during periods and for transactions specified in such notice and such reallowances may be based upon attainment of minimum sales levels. During periods when 90% or more of the sales charge is reallowed, such dealers may be deemed to be underwriters as that term is defined in the Securities Act of 1933. Class A shares of a Fund may be purchased at net asset value to the extent that the amount invested represents the net proceeds from a redemption of shares of a mutual fund for which ZKI or an affiliate does not serve as investment manager ("non-Kemper Fund") provided that: (a) the investor has previously paid either an initial sales charge in connection with the purchase of the non-Kemper Fund shares redeemed or a contingent deferred 40 121 sales charge in connection with the redemption of the non-Kemper Fund shares, and (b) the purchase of Fund shares is made within 90 days after the date of such redemption. To make such a purchase at net asset value, the investor or the investor's dealer must, at the time of purchase, submit a request that the purchase be processed at net asset value pursuant to this privilege. KDI may in its discretion compensate firms for sales of Class A shares under this privilege at a commission rate of .50% of the amount of Class A shares purchased. The redemption of the shares of the non-Kemper fund is, for federal income tax purposes, a sale upon which a gain or loss may be realized. Class A shares of a Fund may be purchased at net asset value by: (a) any purchaser provided that the amount invested in such Fund or other Kemper Mutual Funds listed under "Special Features--Class A Shares--Combined Purchases" totals at least $1,000,000 including purchases of Class A shares pursuant to the "Combined Purchases," "Letter of Intent" and "Cumulative Discount" features described under "Special Features;" or (b) a participant-directed qualified retirement plan described in Code Section 401(a) or a participant-directed non-qualified deferred compensation plan described in Code Section 457 or a participant-directed qualified retirement plan described in Code Section 403(b)(7) which is not sponsored by a K-12 school district, provided in each case that such plan has not less than 200 eligible employees (the "Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege"). Redemption within two years of shares purchased under the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. See "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares--Contingent Deferred Sales Charge--Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege." KDI may in its discretion compensate investment dealers or other financial services firms in connection with the sale of Class A shares of a Fund at net asset value in accordance with the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege up to the following amounts: 1.00% of the net asset value of shares sold on amounts up to $5 million, .50% on the next $45 million and .25% on amounts over $50 million. The commission schedule will be reset on a calendar year basis for sales of shares pursuant to the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege to employer sponsored employee benefit plans using the subaccount record keeping system made available through KSvC. For purposes of determining the appropriate commission percentage to be applied to a particular sale, KDI will consider the cumulative amount invested by the purchaser in a Fund and other Kemper Mutual Funds listed under "Special Features--Class A Shares--Combined Purchases," including purchases pursuant to the "Combined Purchases," "Letter of Intent" and "Cumulative Discount" features referred to above. The privilege of purchasing Class A shares of a Fund at net asset value under the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege is not available if another net asset value purchase privilege also applies. Effective on February 1, 1996, Class A shares of a Fund or any other Kemper Mutual Fund listed under "Special Features--Class A Shares--Combined Purchases" may be purchased at net asset value in any amount by members of the plaintiff class in the proceeding known as HOWARD AND AUDREY TABANKIN, ET AL. V. KEMPER SHORT-TERM GLOBAL INCOME FUND, ET AL., Case No. 93 C 5231 (N.D. IL). This privilege is generally non-transferrable and continues for the lifetime of individual class members and for a ten year period for non-individual class members. To make a purchase at net asset value under this privilege, the investor must, at the time of purchase, submit a written request that the purchase be processed at net asset value pursuant to this privilege specifically identifying the purchaser as a member of the "Tabankin Class." Shares purchased under this privilege will be maintained in a separate account that includes only shares purchased under this privilege. For more details concerning this privilege, class members should refer to the Notice of (1) Proposed Settlement with Defendants; and (2) Hearing to Determine Fairness of Proposed Settlement, dated August 31, 1995, issued in connection with the aforementioned court proceeding. For sales of Fund shares at net asset value pursuant to this privilege, KDI may at its discretion pay investment dealers and other financial services firms a concession, payable quarterly, at an annual rate of up to .25% of net assets attributable to such shares maintained and serviced by the firm. A firm becomes eligible for the concession based upon assets in accounts attributable to shares purchased under this privilege in the month after the month of purchase and the concession continues until terminated by KDI. The privilege of purchasing Class A shares of a Fund at net asset value under this privilege is not available if another net asset value purchase privilege also applies. 41 122 Class A shares may be sold at net asset value in any amount to: (a) officers, trustees, directors, employees (including retirees) and sales representatives of a Fund, its investment manager, its principal underwriter or certain affiliated companies, for themselves or members of their families; (b) registered representatives and employees of broker-dealers having selling group agreements with KDI and officers, directors and employees of service agents of the Funds, for themselves or their spouses or dependent children; (c) shareholders who owned shares of Kemper Value Fund, Inc. ("KVF") on September 8, 1995, and have continuously owned shares of KVF (or a Kemper Fund acquired by exchange of KVF shares) since that date, for themselves or members of their families, and (d) any trust or pension, profit-sharing or other benefit plan for only such persons. Class A shares may be sold at net asset value in any amount to selected employees (including their spouses and dependent children) of banks and other financial services firms that provide administrative services related to order placement and payment to facilitate transactions in shares of the Funds for their clients pursuant to an agreement with KDI or one of its affiliates. Only those employees of such banks and other firms who as part of their usual duties provide services related to transactions in Fund Class A shares may purchase Fund shares at net asset value hereunder. Class A shares may be sold at net asset value in any amount to unit investment trusts sponsored by Ranson & Associates, Inc. In addition, unitholders of unit investment trusts sponsored by Ranson & Associates, Inc. or its predecessors may purchase a Fund's Class A shares at net asset value through reinvestment programs described in the prospectuses of such trusts that have such programs. Class A shares of a Fund may be sold at net asset value through certain investment advisers registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and other financial services firms that adhere to certain standards established by KDI, including a requirement that such shares be sold for the benefit of their clients participating in an investment advisory program under which such clients pay a fee to the investment adviser or other firm for portfolio management and other services. Such shares are sold for investment purposes and on the condition that they will not be resold except through redemption or repurchase by the Funds. The Funds may also issue Class A shares at net asset value in connection with the acquisition of the assets of or merger or consolidation with another investment company, or to shareholders in connection with the investment or reinvestment of income and capital gain dividends. Class A shares of a Fund may be purchased at net asset value by persons who purchase such shares through bank trust departments that process such trades through an automated, integrated mutual fund clearing program provided by a third party clearing firm. Class A shares of a Fund may be purchased at net asset value in any amount by certain professionals who assist in the promotion of Kemper Funds pursuant to personal services contracts with KDI, for themselves or members of their families. KDI in its discretion may compensate financial services firms for sales of Class A shares under this privilege at a commission rate of .50% of the amount of Class A shares purchased. Class A shares of a Fund may be purchased at net asset value by persons who purchase shares of the Fund through KDI as part of an automated billing and wage deduction program administered by RewardsPlus of America for the benefit of employees of participating employer groups. The sales charge scale is applicable to purchases made at one time by any "purchaser" which includes: an individual; or an individual, his or her spouse and children under the age of 21; or a trustee or other fiduciary of a single trust estate or single fiduciary account; or an organization exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) or (13) of the Code; or a pension, profit-sharing or other employee benefit plan whether or not qualified under Section 401 of the Code; or other organized group of persons whether incorporated or not, provided the organization has been in existence for at least six months and has some purpose other than the purchase of redeemable securities of a registered investment company at a discount. In order to qualify for a lower sales charge, all orders from an organized group will have to be placed through a single investment dealer or other firm and identified as originating from a qualifying purchaser. DEFERRED SALES CHARGE ALTERNATIVE--CLASS B SHARES. Investors choosing the deferred sales charge alternative may purchase Class B shares at net asset value per share without any sales charge at the time of purchase. Since Class B shares are being sold without an initial sales charge, the full amount of the investor's purchase payment will be invested in Class B shares for his or her account. A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed upon 42 123 redemption of Class B shares. See "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares--Contingent Deferred Sales Charge--Class B Shares." KDI compensates firms for sales of Class B shares at the time of sale at a commission rate of up to 3.75% of the amount of Class B shares purchased. KDI is compensated by each Fund for services as distributor and principal underwriter for Class B shares. See "Investment Manager and Underwriter." Class B shares of a Fund will automatically convert to Class A shares of the same Fund six years after issuance on the basis of the relative net asset value per share. Class B shareholders of the Funds who originally acquired their shares as Initial Shares of Kemper Portfolios, formerly known as Kemper Investment Portfolios ("KIP"), hold them subject to the same conversion period schedule as that of their KIP Portfolio. Class B shares originally representing Initial Shares of a KIP Portfolio will automatically convert to Class A shares of the applicable Fund six years after issuance of the Initial Shares for shares issued on or after February 1, 1991 and seven years after issuance of the Initial Shares for shares issued before February 1, 1991. The purpose of the conversion feature is to relieve holders of Class B shares from the distribution services fee when they have been outstanding long enough for KDI to have been compensated for distribution related expenses. For purposes of conversion to Class A shares, shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions paid with respect to Class B shares in a shareholder's Fund account will be converted to Class A shares on a pro rata basis. PURCHASE OF CLASS C SHARES. The public offering price of the Class C shares of a Fund is the next determined net asset value. No initial sales charge is imposed. Since Class C shares are sold without an initial sales charge, the full amount of the investor's purchase payment will be invested in Class C shares for his or her account. A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed upon the redemption of Class C shares if they are redeemed within one year of purchase. See "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares--Contingent Deferred Sales Charge--Class C Shares." KDI currently advances to firms the first year distribution fee at a rate of .75% of the purchase price of such shares. For periods after the first year, KDI currently intends to pay firms for sales of Class C shares a distribution fee, payable quarterly, at an annual rate of .75% of net assets attributable to Class C shares maintained and serviced by the firm. KDI is compensated by each Fund for services as distributor and principal underwriter for Class C shares. See "Investment Manager and Underwriter." WHICH ARRANGEMENT IS BETTER FOR YOU? The decision as to which class of shares provides a more suitable investment for an investor depends on a number of factors, including the amount and intended length of the investment. Investors making investments that qualify for reduced sales charges might consider Class A shares. Investors who prefer not to pay an initial sales charge and who plan to hold their investment for more than six years might consider Class B shares. Investors who prefer not to pay an initial sales charge but who plan to redeem their shares within six years might consider Class C shares. Orders for Class B shares or Class C shares for $500,000 or more will be declined. Orders for Class B shares or Class C shares by employer sponsored employee benefit plans using the subaccount record keeping system made available through the Shareholder Service Agent will be invested instead in Class A shares at net asset value where the combined subaccount value in a Fund or other Kemper Mutual Funds listed under "Special Features--Class A Shares--Combined Purchases" is in excess of $5 million including purchases pursuant to the "Combined Purchases," "Letter of Intent" and "Cumulative Discount" features described under "Special Features." For more information about the three sales arrangements, consult your financial representative or the Shareholder Service Agent. Financial services firms may receive different compensation depending upon which class of shares they sell. GENERAL. Banks and other financial services firms may provide administrative services related to order placement and payment to facilitate transactions in shares of a Fund for their clients, and KDI may pay them a transaction fee up to the level of the discount or commission allowable or payable to dealers, as described above. Banks are currently prohibited under the Glass-Steagall Act from providing certain underwriting or distribution services. Banks or other financial services firms may be subject to various state laws regarding the services described above and may be required to register as dealers pursuant to state law. If banking firms were prohibited from acting in any capacity or providing any of the described services, management would consider what action, if any, would be 43 124 appropriate. KDI does not believe that termination of a relationship with a bank would result in any material adverse consequences to a Fund. KDI may, from time to time, pay or allow to firms a 1% commission on the amount of shares of a Fund sold by the firm under the following conditions: (i) the purchased shares are held in a Kemper IRA account, (ii) the shares are purchased as a direct "roll over" of a distribution from a qualified retirement plan account maintained on a participant subaccount record keeping system provided by KSvC, (iii) the registered representative placing the trade is a member of ProStar, a group of persons designated by KSvC in acknowledgement of their dedication to the employee benefit plan area and (iv) the purchase is not otherwise subject to a commission. In addition to the discounts or commissions described above, KDI will, from time to time, pay or allow additional discounts, commissions or promotional incentives, in the form of cash or other compensation, to firms that sell shares of the Funds. Non-cash compensation includes luxury merchandise and trips to luxury resorts. In some instances, such discounts, commissions or other incentives will be offered only to certain firms that sell or are expected to sell during specified time periods certain minimum amounts of shares of the Funds or other funds underwritten by KDI. Orders for the purchase of shares of a Fund will be confirmed at a price based on the net asset value of that Fund next determined after receipt by KDI of the order accompanied by payment. However, orders received by dealers or other financial services firms prior to the determination of net asset value (see "Net Asset Value") and received by KDI prior to the close of its business day will be confirmed at a price based on the net asset value effective on that day ("trade date"). The Funds reserve the right to determine the net asset value more frequently than once a day if deemed desirable. Dealers and other financial services firms are obligated to transmit orders promptly. Collection may take significantly longer for a check drawn on a foreign bank than for a check drawn on a domestic bank. Therefore, if an order is accompanied by a check drawn on a foreign bank, funds must normally be collected before shares will be purchased. See "Purchase and Redemption of Shares" in the Statement of Additional Information. Investment dealers and other firms provide varying arrangements for their clients to purchase and redeem the Funds' shares. Some may establish higher minimum investment requirements than set forth above. Firms may arrange with their clients for other investment or administrative services. Such firms may independently establish and charge additional amounts to their clients for such services, which charges would reduce the clients' return. Firms also may hold the Funds' shares in nominee or street name as agent for and on behalf of their customers. In such instances, the Funds' transfer agent will have no information with respect to or control over the accounts of specific shareholders. Such shareholders may obtain access to their accounts and information about their accounts only from their firm. Certain of these firms may receive compensation from the Funds through the Shareholder Service Agent for recordkeeping and other expenses relating to these nominee accounts. In addition, certain privileges with respect to the purchase and redemption of shares or the reinvestment of dividends may not be available through such firms. Some firms may participate in a program allowing them access to their clients' accounts for servicing including, without limitation, transfers of registration and dividend payee changes; and may perform functions such as generation of confirmation statements and disbursement of cash dividends. Such firms, including affiliates of KDI, may receive compensation from the Funds through the Shareholder Service Agent for these services. This prospectus should be read in connection with such firms' material regarding their fees and services. The Funds reserve the right to withdraw all or any part of the offering made by this prospectus and to reject purchase orders. Also, from time to time, each Fund may temporarily suspend the offering of any class of its shares to new investors. During the period of such suspension, persons who are already shareholders of such class of the Fund normally are permitted to continue to purchase additional shares of such class and to have dividends reinvested. Shareholders should direct their inquiries to KSvC, 811 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64105-2005 or to the firm from which they received this prospectus. 44 125 REDEMPTION OR REPURCHASE OF SHARES GENERAL. Any shareholder may require a Fund to redeem his or her shares. When shares are held for the account of a shareholder by the Funds' transfer agent, the shareholder may redeem them by sending a written request with signatures guaranteed to Kemper Mutual Funds, Attention: Redemption Department, P.O. Box 419557, Kansas City, Missouri 64141-6557. When certificates for shares have been issued, they must be mailed to or deposited with the Shareholder Service Agent, along with a duly endorsed stock power and accompanied by a written request for redemption. Redemption requests and a stock power must be endorsed by the account holder with signatures guaranteed by a commercial bank, trust company, savings and loan association, federal savings bank, member firm of a national securities exchange or other eligible financial institution. The redemption request and stock power must be signed exactly as the account is registered including any special capacity of the registered owner. Additional documentation may be requested, and a signature guarantee is normally required, from institutional and fiduciary account holders, such as corporations, custodians (e.g., under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act), executors, administrators, trustees or guardians. The redemption price for shares of a Fund will be the net asset value per share of that Fund next determined following receipt by the Shareholder Service Agent of a properly executed request with any required documents as described above. Payment for shares redeemed will be made in cash as promptly as practicable but in no event later than seven days after receipt of a properly executed request accompanied by any outstanding share certificates in proper form for transfer. When a Fund is asked to redeem shares for which it may not have yet received good payment (i.e., purchases by check, EXPRESS-Transfer or Bank Direct Deposit), it may delay transmittal of redemption proceeds until it has determined that collected funds have been received for the purchase of such shares, which will be up to 10 days from receipt by a Fund of the purchase amount. The redemption within two years of Class A shares purchased at net asset value under the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (see "Purchase of Shares--Initial Sales Charge Alternative--Class A Shares"), the redemption of Class B shares within six years may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (see "Contingent Deferred Sales Charge--Class B Shares" below), and the redemption of Class C shares within the first year following purchase may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (see "Contingent Deferred Sales Charge--Class C Shares" below). Because of the high cost of maintaining small accounts, effective January 1998, the Funds may assess a quarterly fee of $9 on an account with a balance below $1,000 for the quarter. The fee will not apply to accounts enrolled in an automatic investment program, Individual Retirement Accounts or employer sponsored employee benefit plans using the subaccount record keeping system made available through the Shareholder Service Agent. Shareholders can request the following telephone privileges: expedited wire transfer redemptions and EXPRESS-Transfer transactions (see "Special Features") and exchange transactions for individual and institutional accounts and pre-authorized telephone redemption transactions for certain institutional accounts. Shareholders may choose these privileges on the account application or by contacting the Shareholder Service Agent for appropriate instructions. Please note that the telephone exchange privilege is automatic unless the shareholder refuses it on the account application. A Fund or its agents may be liable for any losses, expenses or costs arising out of fraudulent or unauthorized telephone requests pursuant to these privileges unless the Fund or its agents reasonably believe, based upon reasonable verification procedures, that the telephonic instructions are genuine. The SHAREHOLDER WILL BEAR THE RISK OF LOSS, including loss resulting from fraudulent or unauthorized transactions, as long as the reasonable verification procedures are followed. The verification procedures include recording instructions, requiring certain identifying information before acting upon instructions and sending written confirmations. TELEPHONE REDEMPTIONS. If the proceeds of the redemption (prior to the imposition of any contingent deferred sales charge) are $50,000 or less and the proceeds are payable to the shareholder of record at the address of record, normally a telephone request or a written request by any one account holder without a signature guarantee is sufficient for redemptions by individual or joint account holders, and trust, executor and guardian account holders (excluding custodial accounts for gifts and transfers to minors), provided the trustee, executor 45 126 or guardian is named in the account registration. Other institutional account holders and guardian account holders of custodial accounts for gifts and transfers to minors may exercise this special privilege of redeeming shares by telephone request or written request without signature guarantee subject to the same conditions as individual account holders and subject to the limitations on liability described under "General" above, provided that this privilege has been pre-authorized by the institutional account holder or guardian account holder by written instruction to the Shareholder Service Agent with signatures guaranteed. Telephone requests may be made by calling 1-800-621-1048. Shares purchased by check or through EXPRESS-Transfer or Bank Direct Deposit may not be redeemed under this privilege of redeeming shares by telephone request until such shares have been owned for at least 10 days. This privilege of redeeming shares by telephone request or by written request without a signature guarantee may not be used to redeem shares held in certificated form and may not be used if the shareholder's account has had an address change within 30 days of the redemption request. During periods when it is difficult to contact the Shareholder Service Agent by telephone, it may be difficult to use the telephone redemption privilege, although investors can still redeem by mail. The Funds reserve the right to terminate or modify this privilege at any time. REPURCHASES (CONFIRMED REDEMPTIONS). A request for repurchase may be communicated by a shareholder through a securities dealer or other financial services firm to KDI, which each Fund has authorized to act as its agent. There is no charge by KDI with respect to repurchases; however, dealers or other firms may charge customary commissions for their services. Dealers and other financial services firms are obligated to transmit orders promptly. The repurchase price will be the net asset value of the Fund next determined after receipt of a request by KDI. However, requests for repurchases received by dealers or other firms prior to the determination of net asset value (see "Net Asset Value") and received by KDI prior to the close of KDI's business day will be confirmed at the net asset value effective on that day. The offer to repurchase may be suspended at any time. Requirements as to stock powers, certificates, payments and delay of payments are the same as for redemptions. EXPEDITED WIRE TRANSFER REDEMPTIONS. If the account holder has given authorization for expedited wire redemption to the account holder's brokerage or bank account, shares of a Fund can be redeemed and proceeds sent by federal wire transfer to a single previously designated account. Requests received by the Shareholder Service Agent prior to the determination of net asset value will result in shares being redeemed that day at the net asset value of the Fund effective on that day and normally the proceeds will be sent to the designated account the following business day. Delivery of the proceeds of a wire redemption request of $250,000 or more may be delayed by the Fund for up to seven days if ZKI deems it appropriate under then current market conditions. Once authorization is on file, the Shareholder Service Agent will honor requests by telephone at 1-800-621-1048 or in writing, subject to the limitations on liability described under "General" above. The Funds are not responsible for the efficiency of the federal wire system or the account holder's financial services firm or bank. The Funds currently do not charge the account holder for wire transfers. The account holder is responsible for any charges imposed by the account holder's firm or bank. There is a $1,000 wire redemption minimum (including any contingent deferred sales charge). To change the designated account to receive wire redemption proceeds, send a written request to the Shareholder Service Agent with signatures guaranteed as described above or contact the firm through which shares of the Fund were purchased. Shares purchased by check or through EXPRESS-Transfer or Bank Direct Deposit may not be redeemed by wire transfer until such shares have been owned for at least 10 days. Account holders may not use this privilege to redeem shares held in certificated form. During periods when it is difficult to contact the Shareholder Service Agent by telephone, it may be difficult to use the expedited redemption privilege. The Funds reserve the right to terminate or modify this privilege at any time. CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE--LARGE ORDER NAV PURCHASE PRIVILEGE. A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed upon redemption of Class A shares that are purchased under the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege as follows: 1% if they are redeemed within one year of purchase and .50% if they are redeemed during the second year following purchase. The charge will not be imposed upon redemption of reinvested dividends or share appreciation. The charge is applied to the value of the shares redeemed excluding amounts not subject to the charge. The contingent deferred sales charge will be waived in the event of: (a) redemptions by a participant-directed qualified retirement plan described in Code Section 401(a) or a participant-directed non-qualified 46 127 deferred compensation plan described in Code Section 457 or a participant-directed qualified retirement plan described in Code Section 403(b)(7) which is not sponsored by a K-12 school district; (b) redemptions by employer sponsored employee benefit plans using the subaccount record keeping system made available through the Shareholder Service Agent; (c) redemption of shares of a shareholder (including a registered joint owner) who has died; (d) redemption of shares of a shareholder (including a registered joint owner) who after purchase of the shares being redeemed becomes totally disabled (as evidenced by a determination by the federal Social Security Administration); (e) redemptions under a Fund's Systematic Withdrawal Plan at a maximum of 10% per year of the net asset value of the account; and (f) redemptions of shares whose dealer of record at the time of the investment notifies KDI that the dealer waives the commission applicable to such Large Order NAV Purchase. CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE--CLASS B SHARES. A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed upon redemption of Class B shares. There is no such charge upon redemption of any share appreciation or reinvested dividends on Class B shares. The charge is computed at the following rates applied to the value of the shares redeemed excluding amounts not subject to the charge.
YEAR OF CONTINGENT REDEMPTION DEFERRED AFTER SALES PURCHASE CHARGE - ---------- ---------- First................................................................. 4% Second................................................................ 3% Third................................................................. 3% Fourth................................................................ 2% Fifth................................................................. 2% Sixth................................................................. 1%
Class B shareholders who originally acquired their shares as Initial Shares of Kemper Portfolios, formerly known as Kemper Investment Portfolios, hold them subject to the same CDSC schedule that applied when those shares were purchased, as follows:
CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE YEAR OF --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REDEMPTION SHARES PURCHASED ON OR AFTER AFTER SHARES PURCHASED ON OR AFTER FEBRUARY 1, 1991 AND BEFORE SHARES PURCHASED BEFORE PURCHASE MARCH 1, 1993 MARCH 1, 1993 FEBRUARY 1, 1991 ---------- ---------------------------- ---------------------------- ----------------------- First................... 4% 3% 5% Second.................. 3% 3% 4% Third................... 3% 2% 3% Fourth.................. 2% 2% 2% Fifth................... 2% 1% 2% Sixth................... 1% 1% 1%
The contingent deferred sales charge will be waived: (a) in the event of the total disability (as evidenced by a determination by the federal Social Security Administration) of the shareholder (including a registered joint owner) occurring after the purchase of the shares being redeemed, (b) in the event of the death of the shareholder (including a registered joint owner), (c) for redemptions made pursuant to a systematic withdrawal plan (see "Special Features--Systematic Withdrawal Plan" below) and (d) for redemptions made pursuant to any IRA systematic withdrawal based on the shareholder's life expectancy including, but not limited to, substantially equal periodic payments described in Internal Revenue Code Section 72(t)(2)(A)(iv) prior to age 59 1/2; and (e) for redemptions to satisfy required minimum distributions after age 70 1/2 from an IRA account (with the maximum amount subject to this waiver being based only upon the shareholder's Kemper IRA accounts). The contingent deferred sales charge will also be waived in connection with the following redemptions of shares held by employer sponsored employee benefit plans maintained on the subaccount record keeping system made available by the Shareholder Service Agent: (a) redemptions to satisfy participant loan advances (note that loan repayments constitute new purchases for purposes of the contingent deferred sales charge and the conversion privilege), (b) redemptions in connection with retirement distributions (limited at any one time to 47 128 10% of the total value of plan assets invested in a Fund), (c) redemptions in connection with distributions qualifying under the hardship provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and (d) redemptions representing returns of excess contributions to such plans. CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE--CLASS C SHARES. A contingent deferred sales charge of 1% may be imposed upon redemption of Class C shares if they are redeemed within one year of purchase. The charge will not be imposed upon redemption of reinvested dividends or share appreciation. The charge is applied to the value of the shares redeemed excluding amounts not subject to the charge. The contingent deferred sales charge will be waived: (a) in the event of the total disability (as evidenced by a determination by the federal Social Security Administration) of the shareholder (including a registered joint owner) occurring after the purchase of the shares being redeemed, (b) in the event of the death of the shareholder (including a registered joint owner), (c) for redemptions made pursuant to a systematic withdrawal plan (limited to 10% of the net asset value of the account during the first year, see "Special Features--Systematic Withdrawal Plan"), (d) for redemptions made pursuant to any IRA systematic withdrawal based on the shareholder's life expectancy including, but not limited to, substantially equal periodic payments described in Internal Revenue Code Section 72(t)(2)(A)(iv) prior to age 59 1/2, (e) for redemptions to satisfy required minimum distributions after age 70 1/2 from an IRA account (with the maximum amount subject to this waiver being based only upon the shareholder's Kemper IRA accounts), (f) for any participant-directed redemption of shares held by employer sponsored employee benefit plans maintained on the subaccount record keeping system made available by the Shareholder Service Agent and (g) redemption of shares by an employer sponsored employee benefit plan that offers funds in addition to Kemper Funds and whose dealer of record has waived the advance of the first year administrative service and distribution fees applicable to such shares and agrees to receive such fees quarterly. CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE--GENERAL. The following example will illustrate the operation of the contingent deferred sales charge. Assume that an investor makes a single purchase of $10,000 of a Fund's Class B shares and that 16 months later the value of the shares has grown by $1,000 through reinvested dividends and by an additional $1,000 in appreciation to a total of $12,000. If the investor were then to redeem the entire $12,000 in share value, the contingent deferred sales charge would be payable only with respect to $10,000 because neither the $1,000 of reinvested dividends nor the $1,000 of share appreciation is subject to the charge. The charge would be at the rate of 3% ($300) because it was in the second year after the purchase was made. The rate of the contingent deferred sales charge is determined by the length of the period of ownership. Investments are tracked on a monthly basis. The period of ownership for this purpose begins the first day of the month in which the order for the investment is received. For example, an investment made in December, 1997 will be eligible for the second year's charge if redeemed on or after December 1, 1998. In the event no specific order is requested, the redemption will be made first from shares representing reinvested dividends and then from the earliest purchase of shares. KDI receives any contingent deferred sales charge directly. REINVESTMENT PRIVILEGE. A shareholder who has redeemed Class A shares of a Fund or any other Kemper Mutual Fund listed under "Special Features--Class A Shares--Combined Purchases" (other than shares of the Kemper Cash Reserves Fund purchased directly at net asset value) may reinvest up to the full amount redeemed at net asset value at the time of the reinvestment in Class A shares of a Fund or of the other listed Kemper Mutual Funds. A shareholder of a Fund or other Kemper Mutual Fund who redeems Class A shares purchased under the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege (see "Purchase of Shares--Initial Sales Charge Alternative--Class A Shares") or Class B shares or Class C shares and incurs a contingent deferred sales charge may reinvest up to the full amount redeemed at net asset value at the time of the reinvestment in Class A shares, Class B shares or Class C shares, as the case may be, of a Fund or of other Kemper Mutual Funds. The amount of any contingent deferred sales charge also will be reinvested. These reinvested shares will retain their original cost and purchase date for purposes of the contingent deferred sales charge. Also, a holder of Class B shares who has redeemed shares may reinvest up to the full amount redeemed, less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge that may have been imposed upon the redemption of such shares, at net asset value in Class A shares of a Fund or of the other Kemper Mutual Funds listed under "Special Features--Class A Shares--Combined Purchases." Purchases through 48 129 the reinvestment privilege are subject to the minimum investment requirements applicable to the shares being purchased and may only be made for Kemper Mutual Funds available for sale in the shareholder's state of residence as listed under "Special Features--Exchange Privilege." The reinvestment privilege can be used only once as to any specific shares and reinvestment must be effected within six months of the redemption. If a loss is realized on the redemption of a Funds' shares, the reinvestment in the same Fund may be subject to the "wash sale" rules if made within 30 days of the redemption, resulting in a postponement of the recognition of such loss for federal income tax purposes. The reinvestment privilege may be terminated or modified at any time. SPECIAL FEATURES CLASS A SHARES -- COMBINED PURCHASES. Each Fund's Class A shares (or the equivalent) may be purchased at the rate applicable to the discount bracket attained by combining concurrent investments in Class A shares of any of the following funds: Kemper Technology Fund, Kemper Total Return Fund, Kemper Growth Fund, Kemper Small Capitalization Equity Fund, Kemper Income and Capital Preservation Fund, Kemper Municipal Bond Fund, Kemper Diversified Income Fund, Kemper High Yield Series, Kemper U.S. Government Securities Fund, Kemper International Fund, Kemper State Tax-Free Income Series, Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund, Kemper Blue Chip Fund, Kemper Global Income Fund, Kemper Target Equity Fund (series are subject to a limited offering period), Kemper Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, Kemper Cash Reserves Fund, Kemper U.S. Mortgage Fund, Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund, Kemper Value Fund, Inc., Kemper Value+Growth Fund, Kemper Quantitative Equity Fund, Kemper Horizon Fund, Kemper Europe Fund, Kemper Asian Growth Fund and Kemper Aggressive Growth Fund ("Kemper Mutual Funds"). Except as noted below, there is no combined purchase credit for direct purchases of shares of Zurich Money Funds, Cash Equivalent Fund, Tax-Exempt California Money Market Fund, Cash Account Trust, Investors Municipal Cash Fund or Investors Cash Trust ("Money Market Funds"), which are not considered "Kemper Mutual Funds" for purposes hereof. For purposes of the Combined Purchases feature described above as well as for the Letter of Intent and Cumulative Discount features described below, employer sponsored employee benefit plans using the subaccount record keeping system made available through the Shareholder Service Agent may include: (a) Money Market Funds as "Kemper Mutual Funds," (b) all classes of shares of any Kemper Mutual Fund, and (c) the value of any other plan investments, such as guaranteed investment contracts and employer stock, maintained on such subaccount record keeping system. CLASS A SHARES -- LETTER OF INTENT. The same reduced sales charges for Class A shares, as shown in the applicable prospectus, also apply to the aggregate amount of purchases of such Kemper Mutual Funds listed above made by any purchaser within a 24-month period under a written Letter of Intent ("Letter") provided by KDI. The Letter, which imposes no obligation to purchase or sell additional Class A shares, provides for a price adjustment depending upon the actual amount purchased within such period. The Letter provides that the first purchase following execution of the Letter must be at least 5% of the amount of the intended purchase, and that 5% of the amount of the intended purchase normally will be held in escrow in the form of shares pending completion of the intended purchase. If the total investments under the Letter are less than the intended amount and thereby qualify only for a higher sales charge than actually paid, the appropriate number of escrowed shares are redeemed and the proceeds used toward satisfaction of the obligation to pay the increased sales charge. The Letter for an employer sponsored employee benefit plan maintained on the subaccount record keeping system available through the Shareholder Service Agent may have special provisions regarding payment of any increased sales charge resulting from a failure to complete the intended purchase under the Letter. A shareholder may include the value (at the maximum offering price) of all shares of such Kemper Mutual Funds held of record as of the initial purchase date under the Letter as an "accumulation credit" toward the completion of the Letter, but no price adjustment will be made on such shares. Only investments in Class A shares of a Fund are included for this privilege. CLASS A SHARES -- CUMULATIVE DISCOUNT. Class A shares of a Fund may also be purchased at the rate applicable to the discount bracket attained by adding to the cost of shares of a Fund being purchased, the value of all Class A shares of the above mentioned Kemper Mutual Funds (computed at the maximum offering price at the time of the purchase for which the discount is applicable) already owned by the investor. 49 130 CLASS A SHARES -- AVAILABILITY OF QUANTITY DISCOUNTS. An investor or the investor's dealer or other financial services firm must notify the Shareholder Service Agent or KDI whenever a quantity discount or reduced sales charge is applicable to a purchase. Upon such notification, the investor will receive the lowest applicable sales charge. Quantity discounts described above may be modified or terminated at any time. EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE. Shareholders of Class A, Class B and Class C shares may exchange their shares for shares of the corresponding class of other Kemper Mutual Funds in accordance with the provisions below. CLASS A SHARES. Class A shares of the Kemper Mutual Funds and shares of the Money Market Funds listed under "Special Features--Class A Shares--Combined Purchases" above may be exchanged for each other at their relative net asset values. Shares of Money Market Funds and the Kemper Cash Reserves Fund that were acquired by purchase (not including shares acquired by dividend reinvestment) are subject to the applicable sales charge on exchange. Series of Kemper Target Equity Fund are available on exchange only during the Offering Period for such series as described in the applicable prospectus. Cash Equivalent Fund, Tax-Exempt California Money Market Fund, Cash Account Trust, Investors Municipal Cash Fund and Investors Cash Trust are available on exchange but only through a financial services firm having a services agreement with KDI. Class A shares of a Fund purchased under the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege may be exchanged for Class A shares of another Kemper Mutual Fund or a Money Market Fund under the exchange privilege described above without paying any contingent deferred sales charge at the time of exchange. If the Class A shares received on exchange are redeemed thereafter, a contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed in accordance with the foregoing requirements provided that the shares redeemed will retain their original cost and purchase date for purposes of the contingent deferred sales charge. CLASS B SHARES. Class B shares of a Fund and Class B shares of any other Kemper Mutual Fund listed under "Special Features --Class A Shares--Combined Purchases" may be exchanged for each other at their relative net asset values. Class B shares may be exchanged without any contingent deferred sales charge being imposed at the time of exchange. For purposes of the contingent deferred sales charge that may be imposed upon the redemption of the Class B shares received on exchange, amounts exchanged retain their original cost and purchase date. CLASS C SHARES. Class C shares of a Fund and Class C shares of any other Kemper Mutual Fund listed under "Special Features--Class A Shares--Combined Purchases" may be exchanged for each other at their relative net asset values. Class C shares may be exchanged without a contingent deferred sales charge being imposed at the time of exchange. For determining whether there is a contingent deferred sales charge that may be imposed upon the redemption of the Class C shares received by exchange, they retain the cost and purchase date of the shares that were originally purchased and exchanged. GENERAL. Shares of a Kemper Mutual Fund with a value in excess of $1,000,000 (except Kemper Cash Reserves Fund) acquired by exchange from another Kemper Mutual Fund, or from a Money Market Fund, may not be exchanged thereafter until they have been owned for 15 days (the "15 Day Hold Policy"). For purposes of determining whether the 15 Day Hold Policy applies to a particular exchange, the value of the shares to be exchanged shall be computed by aggregating the value of shares being exchanged for all accounts under common control, direction, or advice, including without limitation, accounts administered by a financial services firm offering market timing, asset allocation or similar services. The total value of shares being exchanged must at least equal the minimum investment requirement of the Kemper Fund into which they are being exchanged. Exchanges are made based on relative dollar values of the shares involved in the exchange. There is no service fee for an exchange; however, dealers or other firms may charge for their services in effecting exchange transactions. Exchanges will be effected by redemption of shares of the fund held and purchase of shares of the other fund. For federal income tax purposes, any such exchange constitutes a sale upon which a gain or loss may be realized, depending upon whether the value of the shares being exchanged is more or less than the shareholder's adjusted cost basis of such shares. Shareholders interested in exercising the exchange privilege may obtain prospectuses of the other funds from dealers, other firms or KDI. Exchanges may be accomplished by a written request to KSvC, Attention: Exchange Department, P.O. Box 419557, Kansas City, Missouri 64141-6557, or by telephone if the 50 131 shareholder has given authorization. Once the authorization is on file, the Shareholder Service Agent will honor requests by telephone at 1-800-621-1048, subject to the limitations on liability under "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares -- General." Any share certificates must be deposited prior to any exchange of such shares. During periods when it is difficult to contact the Shareholder Service Agent by telephone, it may be difficult to use the telephone exchange privilege. The exchange privilege is not a right and may be suspended, terminated or modified at any time. Except as otherwise permitted by applicable regulations, 60 days' prior written notice of any termination or material change will be provided. Exchanges may only be made for funds that are available for sale in the shareholder's state of residence. Currently, Tax-Exempt California Money Market Fund is available for sale only in California and the portfolios of Investors Municipal Cash Fund are available for sale only in certain states. SYSTEMATIC EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE. The owner of $1,000 or more of any class of the shares of a Kemper Mutual Fund or Money Market Fund may authorize the automatic exchange of a specified amount ($100 minimum) of such shares for shares of the same class of another such Kemper Fund. If selected, exchanges will be made automatically until the privilege is terminated by the shareholder or the other Kemper Fund. Exchanges are subject to the terms and conditions described above under "Exchange Privilege" except that the $1,000 minimum investment requirement for the Kemper Fund acquired on exchange is not applicable. This privilege may not be used for the exchange of shares held in certificated form. EXPRESS-TRANSFER. EXPRESS-Transfer permits the transfer of money via the Automated Clearing House System (minimum $100 and maximum $50,000) from a shareholder's bank, savings and loan, or credit union account to purchase shares in a Fund. Shareholders can also redeem shares (minimum $100 and maximum $50,000) from their Fund account and transfer the proceeds to their bank, savings and loan, or credit union checking account. Shares purchased by check or through EXPRESS-Transfer or Bank Direct Deposit may not be redeemed under this privilege until such shares have been owned for at least 10 days. By enrolling in EXPRESS-Transfer, the shareholder authorizes the Shareholder Service Agent to rely upon telephone instructions from ANY PERSON to transfer the specified amounts between the shareholder's Fund account and the predesignated bank, savings and loan or credit union account, subject to the limitations on liability under "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares -- General." Once enrolled in EXPRESS-Transfer, a shareholder can initiate a transaction by calling Shareholder Services toll free at 1-800-621-1048 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Chicago time. Shareholders may terminate this privilege by sending written notice to KSvC, P.O. Box 419415, Kansas City, Missouri 64141-6415. Termination will become effective as soon as the Shareholder Service Agent has had a reasonable time to act upon the request. EXPRESS-Transfer cannot be used with passbook savings accounts or for tax-deferred plans such as Individual Retirement Accounts ("IRAs"). BANK DIRECT DEPOSIT. A shareholder may purchase additional shares of a Fund through an automatic investment program. With the Bank Direct Deposit Purchase Plan, investments are made automatically (minimum $50 maximum $50,000) from the shareholder's account at a bank, savings and loan or credit union into the shareholder's Fund account. By enrolling in Bank Direct Deposit, the shareholder authorizes the Fund and its agents to either draw checks or initiate Automated Clearing House debits against the designated account at a bank or other financial institution. This privilege may be selected by completing the appropriate section on the Account Application or by contacting the Shareholder Service Agent for appropriate forms. A shareholder may terminate his or her Plan by sending written notice to KSvC, P.O. Box 419415, Kansas City, Missouri 64141-6415. Termination by a shareholder will become effective within thirty days after the Shareholder Service Agent has received the request. A Fund may immediately terminate a shareholder's Plan in the event that any item is unpaid by the shareholder's financial institution. The Funds may terminate or modify this privilege at any time. PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT AND GOVERNMENT DIRECT DEPOSIT. A shareholder may invest in a Fund through Payroll Direct Deposit or Government Direct Deposit. Under these programs, all or a portion of a shareholder's net pay or government check is automatically invested in a Fund account each payment period. A shareholder may terminate participation in these programs by giving written notice to the shareholder's employer or government agency, as appropriate. (A reasonable time to act is required.) A Fund is not responsible for the efficiency of the employer or government agency making the payment or any financial institutions transmitting payments. 51 132 SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN. The owner of $5,000 or more of a class of a Fund's shares at the offering price (net asset value plus, in the case of Class A shares, the initial sales charge) may provide for the payment from the owner's account of any requested dollar amount up to $50,000 to be paid to the owner or a designated payee monthly, quarterly, semiannually or annually. The $5,000 minimum account size is not applicable to Individual Retirement Accounts. The minimum periodic payment is $100. The maximum annual rate at which Class B shares may be redeemed (and Class A shares purchased under the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege and Class C shares in their first year following the purchase) under a systematic withdrawal plan is 10% of the net asset value of the account. Shares are redeemed so that the payee will receive payment approximately the first of the month. Any income and capital gain dividends will be automatically reinvested at net asset value. A sufficient number of full and fractional shares will be redeemed to make the designated payment. Depending upon the size of the payments requested and fluctuations in the net asset value of the shares redeemed, redemptions for the purpose of making such payments may reduce or even exhaust the account. The purchase of Class A shares while participating in a systematic withdrawal plan will ordinarily be disadvantageous to the investor because the investor will be paying a sales charge on the purchase of shares at the same time that the investor is redeeming shares upon which a sales charge may have already been paid. Therefore, a Fund will not knowingly permit additional investments of less than $2,000 if the investor is at the same time making systematic withdrawals. KDI will waive the contingent deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class A shares purchased under the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege, Class B shares and Class C shares made pursuant to a systematic withdrawal plan. The right is reserved to amend the systematic withdrawal plan on 30 days' notice. The plan may be terminated at any time by the investor or the Funds. TAX-SHELTERED RETIREMENT PLANS. The Shareholder Service Agent provides retirement plan services and documents and KDI can establish investor accounts in any of the following types of retirement plans: - - Individual Retirement Accounts ("IRAs") with IFTC as custodian. This includes Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers ("SIMPLE"), IRA accounts and Simplified Employee Pension Plan ("SEP") IRA accounts and prototype documents. - - 403(b)(7) Custodial Accounts also with IFTC as custodian. This type of plan is available to employees of most non-profit organizations. - - Prototype money purchase pension and profit-sharing plans may be adopted by employers. The maximum annual contribution per participant is the lesser of 25% of compensation or $30,000. Brochures describing the above plans as well as model defined benefit plans, target benefit plans, 457 plans, 401(k) plans, SIMPLE 401(k) plans and materials for establishing them are available from the Shareholder Service Agent upon request. The brochures for plans with IFTC as custodian describe the current fees payable to IFTC for its services as custodian. Investors should consult with their own tax advisers before establishing a retirement plan. PERFORMANCE A Fund may advertise several types of performance information for a class of shares, including "yield" and "average annual total return" and "total return." Performance information will be computed separately for Class A, Class B and Class C shares. Each of these figures is based upon historical results and is not representative of the future performance of any class of a Fund. A Fund with fees or expenses being waived or absorbed by ZKI may also advertise performance information before and after the effect of the fee waiver or expense absorption. A Fund's yield is a measure of the net investment income per share earned over a specific one month or 30-day period expressed as a percentage of the maximum offering price of the Fund's shares at the end of the period. Yield is an annualized figure, which means that it is assumed that a Fund generates the same level of net 52 133 investment income over a one year period. Net investment income is assumed to be compounded semiannually when it is annualized. Average annual total return and total return figures measure both the net investment income generated by, and the effect of any realized and unrealized appreciation or depreciation of, the underlying investments in a Fund's portfolio for the period referenced, assuming the reinvestment of all dividends. Thus, these figures reflect the change in the value of an investment in a Fund during a specified period. Average annual total return will be quoted for at least the one, five and ten year periods ending on a recent calendar quarter (or if such periods have not yet elapsed, at the end of a shorter period corresponding to the life of the Fund for performance purposes). Average annual total return figures represent the average annual percentage change over the period in question. Total return figures represent the aggregate percentage or dollar value change over the period in question. A Fund's performance may be compared to that of the Consumer Price Index or various unmanaged bond indexes including, but not limited to, the Salomon Brothers High Grade Corporate Bond Index, the Lehman Brothers Adjustable Rate Index, the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index, the Lehman Brothers Government/ Corporate Bond Index, the Salomon Brothers Long-Term High Yield Index, the Salomon Brothers 30 Year GNMA Index and the Merrill Lynch Market Weighted Index and may also be compared to the performance of other mutual funds or mutual fund indexes with similar objectives and policies as reported by independent mutual fund reporting services such as Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. ("Lipper"). Lipper performance calculations are based upon changes in net asset value with all dividends reinvested and do not include the effect of any sales charges. Information may be quoted from publications such as MORNINGSTAR, INC., THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, MONEY MAGAZINE, FORBES, BARRON'S, FORTUNE, THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE, USA TODAY, INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR and REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE. Also, investors may want to compare the historical returns of various investments, performance indexes of those investments or economic indicators, including but not limited to stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit and other bank products, money market funds and U.S. Treasury obligations. Bank product performance may be based upon, among other things, the BANK RATE MONITOR National Index(TM) or various certificate of deposit indexes. Money market fund performance may be based upon, among other things, the IBC/Donoghue's Money Fund Report(R) or Money Market Insight(R), reporting services on money market funds. Performance of U.S. Treasury obligations may be based upon, among other things, various U.S. Treasury bill indexes. Certain of these alternative investments may offer fixed rates of return and guaranteed principal and may be insured. Economic indicators may include, without limitation, indicators of market rate trends and cost of funds, such as Federal Home Loan Bank Board 11th District Cost of Funds Index ("COFI"). A Fund may depict the historical performance of the securities in which the Fund may invest over periods reflecting a variety of market or economic conditions either alone or in comparison with alternative investments, performance indexes of those investments or economic indicators. A Fund may also describe its portfolio holdings and depict its size or relative size compared to other mutual funds, the number and make-up of its shareholder base and other descriptive factors concerning the Fund. The yield or price volatility of a Fund (particularly the Adjustable Rate Fund) may be compared to various securities, such as U.S. Government Securities, or indexes, such as the COFI referred to above or the Constant Maturity Treasury Index ("CMT") published by the Federal Reserve Board. A Fund may include in its sales literature and shareholder reports a quotation of the current "distribution rate" for the Fund. Distribution rate is simply a measure of the level of dividends distributed for a specified period. It differs from yield, which is a measure of the income actually earned by the Fund's investments, and from total return, which is a measure of the income actually earned by, plus the effect of any realized and unrealized appreciation or depreciation of, such investments during the period. Distribution rate is, therefore, not intended to be a complete measure of performance. Distribution rate may sometimes be greater than yield since, for instance, it may include gains from the sale of options or other short-term and possibly long-term gains (which may be non-recurring) and may not 53 134 include the effect of amortization of bond premiums. As reflected under "Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors--Additional Investment Information," option writing can limit the potential for capital appreciation. Class A shares of each Fund are sold at net asset value plus a maximum sales charge of 4.5% of the offering price (3.5% for the Adjustable Rate and Short-Intermediate Government Funds). While the maximum sales charge is normally reflected in a Fund's Class A performance figures, certain total return calculations may not include such charge and those results would be reduced if it were included. Class B shares and Class C shares are sold at net asset value. Redemptions of Class B shares within the first six years after purchase may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge that ranges from 4% during the first year to 0% after six years. Redemption of Class C shares within the first year after purchase may be subject to a 1% contingent deferred sales charge. Average annual total return figures do, and total return figures may, include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge for the Class B shares and Class C shares that may be imposed at the end of the period in question. Performance figures for the Class B shares and Class C shares not including the effect of the applicable contingent deferred sales charge would be reduced if it were included. Each Fund's returns and net asset value will fluctuate and shares of a Fund are redeemable by an investor at the then current net asset value, which may be more or less than original cost. Redemption of Class B shares and Class C shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge as described above. Additional information concerning each Fund's performance appears in the Statement of Additional Information. Additional information about each Fund's performance also appears in its Annual Report to Shareholders, which is available without charge from the applicable Fund. CAPITAL STRUCTURE The Adjustable Rate, Diversified, Government, Income and Capital Funds, and High Yield Series are open-end management investment companies, organized as separate business trusts under the laws of Massachusetts. The Adjustable Rate Fund was organized as a business trust under the laws of Massachusetts on May 28, 1987. Prior to January 1, 1992, the Fund was known as "Kemper Enhanced Government Income Fund." The Diversified Fund was organized as a business trust under the laws of Massachusetts on October 24, 1985. Effective January 31, 1986, that Fund pursuant to a reorganization succeeded to the assets and liabilities of Kemper Option Income Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation organized in 1977. Prior to February 1, 1989, the Fund was known as "Kemper Option Income Fund." The Government Fund was organized as a business trust under the laws of Massachusetts on October 24, 1985. Effective January 31, 1986, that Fund pursuant to a reorganization succeeded to the assets and liabilities of Kemper U.S. Government Securities Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (formerly known as Kemper Fund For Government Guaranteed Securities, Inc.) organized in 1980 as successor to a Pennsylvania business trust organized in 1977. The High Yield and Opportunity Funds are separate series, or "Portfolios," of Kemper High Yield Series. The High Yield Series was organized as a business trust under the laws of Massachusetts on October 24, 1985 with a single portfolio. Effective January 31, 1986, that Trust, pursuant to a reorganization succeeded to the assets and liabilities of Kemper High Yield Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation organized in 1977. Prior to October 1, 1997, the Trust was known as Kemper High Yield Fund. The Income and Capital Fund was organized as a business trust under the laws of Massachusetts on October 24, 1985. Effective January 31, 1986, that Fund pursuant to a reorganization succeeded to the assets and liabilities of Kemper Income and Capital Preservation Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation organized in 1972. The Mortgage and Short-Intermediate Government Funds are separate series, or "Portfolios", of Kemper Portfolios ("KP"), an open-end management investment company organized as a business trust under the laws of Massachusetts on August 9, 1985. Effective November 20, 1987, KP pursuant to a reorganization succeeded to the assets and liabilities of Investment Portfolios, Inc., a Maryland corporation organized on March 26, 1982. After such reorganization, KP was known as Investment Portfolios until February 1, 1991, and thereafter until May 28, 1994, as Kemper Investment Portfolios, when the name of KP became "Kemper Portfolios." Until December 1, 1989, the Mortgage Fund was known as the "Government Plus Portfolio" and prior to May 28, 1994, the Mortgage 54 135 Fund was known as the "Government Portfolio." Prior to May 28, 1994, the Short-Intermediate Government Fund was known as the Short-Intermediate Government Portfolio. Each Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest in one or more series or "Portfolios," all having no par value, which may be divided by the Board of Trustees into classes of shares. The Board of Trustees of each Trust may authorize the issuance of additional classes and additional Portfolios if deemed desirable, each with its own investment objective, policies and restrictions. Since the Trusts may offer multiple Portfolios, each is known as a "series company." Shares of a Portfolio have equal noncumulative voting rights and equal rights with respect to dividends, assets and liquidation of such Portfolio and are subject to any preferences, rights or privileges of any classes of shares of the Portfolio. Currently, each Portfolio offers four classes of shares. These are Class A, Class B and Class C shares, as well as Class I shares, which have different expenses, that may affect performance, and are available for purchase exclusively by the following investors: (a) tax-exempt retirement plans of ZKI and its affiliates; and (b) the following investment advisory clients of ZKI and its investment advisory affiliates that invest at least $1 million in a Portfolio: (1) unaffiliated benefit plans, such as qualified retirement plans (other than individual retirement accounts and self-directed retirement plans); (2) unaffiliated banks and insurance companies purchasing for their own accounts; and (3) endowment funds of unaffiliated non-profit organizations. Shares of each Portfolio have equal noncumulative voting rights except that Class B and Class C shares have separate and exclusive voting rights with respect to each Portfolio's Rule 12b-1 Plan. Shares of each class also have equal rights with respect to dividends, assets and liquidation subject to any preferences (such as resulting from different Rule 12b-1 distribution fees), rights or privileges of any classes of shares of a Portfolio. Shares of each Portfolio are fully paid and nonassessable when issued, are transferable without restriction and have no preemptive or conversion rights. The Trusts are not required to hold annual shareholder meetings and do not intend to do so. However, they will hold special meetings as required or deemed desirable for such purposes as electing trustees, changing fundamental policies or approving an investment management agreement. Subject to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust of each Trust, shareholders may remove trustees. If shares of more than one Portfolio for any Trust are outstanding, shareholders will vote by Portfolio and not in the aggregate or by class except when voting in the aggregate is required under the 1940 Act, such as for the election of trustees, or when voting by class is appropriate. 55 136 APPENDIX--PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION OF HIGH YIELD BONDS The table below reflects the composition by quality rating of the portfolios of the Diversified, High Yield and Opportunity Funds. Percentages for each Fund reflect the net asset weighted average of the percentage for each category on the last day of each month in the twelve month period ended October 31, 1997 (the one-month period for the Opportunity Fund). The table reflects the percentage of total net assets represented by fixed income securities rated by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") or Standard & Poor's Corporation ("S&P"), by unrated fixed income securities and by other assets. The percentage shown reflects the higher of the Moody's or S&P rating. U.S. Government securities, whether or not rated, are reflected as Aaa and AAA (highest quality). Cash equivalents include money market instruments, repurchase agreements, net payables and receivables, treasuries with a maturity of less than one year and cash. Other assets include options, financial futures contracts and equity securities. As noted under "Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors" the Diversified, High Yield and Opportunity Funds invest in high yielding, fixed income securities without relying upon published ratings. The allocations in the table are not necessarily representative of the composition of the portfolios at other times. Portfolio composition will change over time. END OF THE MONTH COMPOSITION OF PORTFOLIO BY QUALITY AS AN AVERAGE PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS (NOVEMBER 1, 1996-OCTOBER 31, 1997)
MOODY'S/S&P RATING DIVERSIFIED HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY GENERAL DEFINITION OF CATEGORY FUND FUND FUND BOND QUALITY ------------------ ----------- ---------- ----------- --------------------- Cash Equivalents........................ (1)% 5% 12% Aaa/AAA................................. 50 2 0 Highest quality Aa/AA................................... 0 0 0 High quality A/A..................................... 3 0 0 Upper medium grade Baa/BBB................................. 4 1 0 Medium grade Ba/BB................................... 11 16 8 Some speculative elements B/B..................................... 27 68 75 Speculative Caa/CCC................................. 1 3 0 More speculative Ca/CC, C/C.............................. 0 0 0 Very speculative D....................................... 0 0 0 In default Not Rated............................... 3 4 4 Other Assets............................ 0 1 1 --- --- --- Net Assets.............................. 100% 100% 100%
The description of each bond quality category set forth in the table above is intended to be a general guide and not a definitive statement as to how Moody's and S&P define such rating category. A more complete description of the rating categories is set forth under "Appendix--Ratings of Investments" in the Statement of Additional Information. The ratings of Moody's and S&P represent their opinions as to the quality of the securities that they undertake to rate. It should be emphasized, however, that ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. 56 137 PROSPECTUS KEMPER INCOME FUNDS DECEMBER 30, 1997 -------------- KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND KEMPER DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND KEMPER U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES FUND KEMPER HIGH YIELD FUND KEMPER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND KEMPER INCOME AND CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND KEMPER U.S. MORTGAGE FUND KEMPER SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND -------------- KEMPER [KEMPER LOGO] [KEMPER LOGO] Investment Manager Zurich Kemper Investments, Inc. Principal Underwriter Kemper Distributors, Inc. 222 South Riverside Plaza Chicago, IL 60606-5808 www.kemper.com E-mail info@kemper.com Tel (800) 621-1048 KFIF-1 (12/97) [RECYCLED PAPER LOGO] KDI712237 138 KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF KEMPER SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND DATED: , 1998 STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This Statement of Additional Information provides information about the Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund (the "Adjustable Rate Fund" or a "Fund"), an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust (a "Trust"), in addition to information contained in the Prospectus/Proxy Statement of the Adjustable Rate Fund, dated , 1998, which also serves as the proxy statement of the Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund (the "Short-Intermediate Fund" or a "Fund"), a series of the Kemper Portfolios, an open-end investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust (also a "Trust"), in connection with the issuance of Class A, B and C shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund to shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund. This Statement of Additional Information is not a prospectus. It should be read in conjunction with the Prospectus/Proxy Statement, into which it has been incorporated by reference and which may be obtained by contacting the Funds located at 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (telephone No. (800) 621-1048 or (800) 414-7447). TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE ---- Proposed Reorganization of the Short-Intermediate Fund...... S-1 Additional Information About the Adjustable Rate Fund....... S-2 Additional Information About the Short-Intermediate Fund.... S-2 Financial Statements........................................ S-2 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization........................ Exhibit A Statement of Additional Information for the Adjustable Rate Fund and the Short-Intermediate Fund...................... Exhibit B Financial Statements for the Adjustable Rate Fund........... Exhibit C Financial Statements for the Short-Intermediate Fund........ Exhibit D Pro Forma Financial Statements.............................. Exhibit E
The Funds will provide, without charge, upon the written or oral request of any person to whom this Statement of Additional Information is delivered, a copy of any and all documents that have been incorporated by reference in the registration statement of which this Statement of Additional Information is a part. PROPOSED REORGANIZATION OF THE SHORT-INTERMEDIATE FUND The shareholders of the Short-Intermediate Fund are being asked to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization by and between the Adjustable Rate Fund and the Short-Intermediate Fund (the "Agreement") pursuant to which the Short-Intermediate Fund would (i) transfer all of its assets to the Adjustable Rate Fund in exchange for Class A, B and C shares of beneficial interest of the Adjustable Rate Fund and the Adjustable Rate Fund's assumption of the liabilities of the Short-Intermediate Fund, (ii) distribute such shares of the Adjustable Rate Fund to the holders of shares of the Short-Intermediate Fund and (iii) be liquidated, dissolved and terminated as a series of the Kemper Portfolios in accordance with the Trust's Declaration of Trust. A copy of the Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit A. S-1 139 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND Incorporated herein by reference in its entirety is the Statement of Additional Information of the Adjustable Rate Fund, dated December 30, 1997, attached as Exhibit B to this Statement of Additional Information. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHORT-INTERMEDIATE FUND Incorporated herein by reference in its entirety is the Statement of Additional Information of the Short-Intermediate Fund, dated December 30, 1997, attached as Exhibit B to this Statement of Additional Information. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Incorporated herein by reference in their entireties are (i) for the Adjustable Rate Fund, [the unaudited financial statements for the six months ended February 28, 1998 and the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, attached as Exhibit C hereto; (ii) for the Short-Intermediate Fund, the unaudited financial statements for the six months ended March 31, 1998 and the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1997, attached as Exhibit D hereto; and (iii) the proforma financial statements as of August 31, 1998 attached as Exhibit E hereto. S-2 140 EXHIBIT A AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION This Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Agreement") is made as of September 18, 1998, by and between the Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund (the "Acquiring Fund") an open-end management investment company organized as a business trust formed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund (the "Acquired Fund") series of Kemper Portfolios, an open-end management investment company organized as a business trust formed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the "Acquired Fund Trust"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Acquiring Fund and the Acquired Fund Trust, on behalf of the Acquired Fund, have determined that entering into this Agreement for the Acquiring Fund to acquire the assets and liabilities of the Acquired Fund is in the best interests of the shareholders of each respective fund; and WHEREAS, the parties intend that this transaction qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"); NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. PLAN OF TRANSACTION. a. TRANSFER OF ASSETS. Upon satisfaction of the conditions precedent set forth in Sections 7 and 8 hereof, the Acquired Fund will convey, transfer and deliver to the Acquiring Fund at the closing, provided for in Section 2 hereof, all of the existing assets of the Acquired Fund (including accrued interest to the Closing Date), free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and claims whatsoever (the assets so transferred collectively being referred to as the "Assets"). b. CONSIDERATION. In consideration thereof, the Acquiring Fund agrees that on the Closing Date, defined in Section 2 hereof, the Acquiring Fund will (i) deliver to the Acquired Fund, full and fractional Class A, Class B, Class C shares of beneficial interest of the Acquiring Fund having net asset values per share in an amount equal to the aggregate dollar value of the Assets net of any liabilities of the Acquired Fund described in Section 3E hereof (the "Liabilities") determined pursuant to Section 3A of this Agreement (collectively, the "Acquiring Fund Shares") and (ii) assume all of the Acquired Fund's Liabilities. The calculation of full and fractional Class A, Class B and Class C shares of beneficial interest of the Acquiring Fund to be exchanged shall be carried out to no less than two (2) decimal places. On the Closing Date, the Acquiring Fund shall deliver to the Acquired Fund the Acquiring Fund Shares in the amount determined pursuant to this Section 1B and the Acquired Fund thereafter shall, in order to effect the distribution of such shares to the Acquired Fund's shareholders in liquidation of the Acquired Fund and in exchange for the shareholders' shares of the Acquired Fund, instruct the Acquiring Fund to register the pro rata interest in the Acquiring Fund Shares (in full and fractional shares) of each of the holders of record of shares of the Acquired Fund in accordance with their holdings of other Class A, Class B or Class C shares and shall provide as part of such instruction a complete and updated list of such holders (including addresses and taxpayer identification numbers), and the Acquiring Fund agrees promptly to comply with said instruction. The Acquiring Fund shall have no obligation to inquire as to the validity, propriety or correctness of such instruction, but shall assume that such instruction is valid, proper and correct. All Acquiring Fund Shares delivered to the Acquired Fund in exchange for such Assets shall be delivered at net asset value without sales load, commission or other similar fee being imposed. A-1 141 2. CLOSING OF THE TRANSACTION. CLOSING DATE. The closing shall be [ ] or such later date as the parties may mutually agree (the "Closing Date"). 3. PROCEDURE FOR REORGANIZATION. a. VALUATION. The value of the Assets and Liabilities of the Acquired Fund to be transferred and assumed, respectively, by the Acquiring Fund shall be computed as of the Closing Date, in the manner set forth in the most recent Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information of the Acquiring Fund (collectively, the "Acquiring Fund Prospectus"), copies of which have been delivered to the Acquired Fund. b. DELIVERY OF FUND ASSETS. The Assets shall be delivered to [INVESTORS FIDUCIARY TRUST COMPANY, 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64105], as custodian for the Acquiring Fund (the "Custodian") for the benefit of the Acquiring Fund, duly endorsed in proper form for transfer in such condition as to constitute a good delivery thereof, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and claims whatsoever, in accordance with the custom of brokers, and shall be accompanied by all necessary state stock transfer stamps. c. FAILURE TO DELIVER SECURITIES. If the Acquired Fund is unable to make delivery pursuant to Section 3B hereof to the Custodian of any of the Acquired Fund's securities for the reason that any of such securities purchased by the Acquired Fund have not yet been delivered to it by the Acquired Fund's broker or brokers, then, in lieu of such delivery, the Acquired Fund shall deliver to the Custodian, with respect to said securities, executed copies of an agreement of assignment and due bills executed on behalf of said broker or brokers, together with such other documents as may be required by the Acquiring Fund or Custodian, including brokers' confirmation slips. d. SHAREHOLDER ACCOUNTS. The Acquiring Fund, in order to assist the Acquired Fund in the distribution of the Acquiring Fund Shares to the Acquired Fund shareholders after delivery of the Acquiring Fund Shares to the Acquired Fund, will establish pursuant to the request of the Acquired Fund an open account with the Acquiring Fund for each shareholder of the Acquired Fund and, upon request by the Acquired Fund, shall transfer to such account the exact number of full and fractional Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Acquiring Fund then held by the Acquired Fund specified in the instruction provided pursuant to Section 2 hereof. The Acquiring Fund is not required to issue certificates representing Acquiring Fund Shares. Upon liquidation or dissolution of the Acquired Fund, certificates representing shares of beneficial interest stock of the Acquired Fund shall become null and void. e. LIABILITIES. The Liabilities shall include all of Acquired Fund's liabilities, debts, obligations, and duties of whatever kind or nature, whether absolute, accrued, contingent, or otherwise, whether or not arising in the ordinary course of business, whether or not determinable at the Closing Date, and whether or not specifically referred to in this Agreement. f. EXPENSES. The expenses associated with the transactions contemplated herein will be borne by Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc., investment manager for the Funds. g. LIQUIDATION AND DISSOLUTION. As soon as practicable after the Closing Date but in no event later than one year after the Closing Date, the Board of Trustees of the Acquired Fund Trust and the Acquired Fund shall take all necessary and proper action to completely liquidate and terminate the Acquired Fund as a series in accordance with Massachusetts law and the Acquiring Fund Trust's Declaration of Trust. Immediately after the Closing Date, the stock transfer books relating to the Acquired Fund shall be closed and no transfer of shares shall thereafter be made on such books. A-2 142 4. ACQUIRED FUND'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. The Acquired Fund hereby represents and warrants to the Acquiring Fund, which representations and warranties are true and correct on the date hereof, and agrees with the Acquiring Fund that: a. ORGANIZATION. The Acquired Fund Trust is a business trust duly formed, existing and in good standing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is duly authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Acquired Fund is a separate series of the Acquired Fund Trust duly designated in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Acquired Fund Trust's Declaration of Trust. The Acquired Fund Trust and Acquired Fund are qualified to do business in all jurisdictions in which they are required to be so qualified, except jurisdictions in which the failure to so qualify would not have a material adverse effect on the Acquired Fund Trust or Acquired Fund. The Acquired Fund has all material federal, state and local authorizations necessary to own all of the properties and assets and to carry on its business as now being conducted, except authorizations which the failure to so obtain would not have a material adverse effect on the Acquired Fund. b. REGISTRATION. The Acquired Fund Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act") as an open-end management company and such registration has not been revoked or rescinded. The Acquired Fund is a diversified series of the Acquired Fund Trust. The Acquired Fund Trust and the Acquired Fund are in compliance in all material respects with the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder. All of the outstanding shares of beneficial interest of the Acquired Fund have been duly authorized and are validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and not subject to pre-emptive or dissenters' rights. c. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. The statement of assets and liabilities and the portfolio of investments and the related statements of operations and changes in net assets of the Acquired Fund audited as of and for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1997, true and complete copies of which have been heretofore furnished to the Acquiring Fund, fairly represent the financial condition and the results of operations of the Acquired Fund as of and for their respective dates and periods in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis during the periods involved. d. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. The Acquired Fund shall furnish to the Acquiring Fund [(i) an unaudited statement of assets and liabilities and the portfolio of investments and the related statements of operations and changes in net assets of the Acquired Fund for the period ended March 31, 1998; and (ii)] within five (5) business days after the Closing Date, an unaudited statement of assets and liabilities as of and for the interim period ending on the Closing Date; such financial statements will represent fairly the financial position and portfolio of investments and the results of the Acquired Fund's operations as of, and for the period ending on, the dates of such statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis during the periods involved and the results of its operations and changes in financial position for the periods then ended; and such financial statements shall be certified by the Treasurer of the Acquired Fund as complying with the requirements hereof. e. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES. There are no contingent Liabilities of the Acquired Fund not disclosed in the financial statements delivered pursuant to Sections 4C and 4D which would materially affect the Acquired Fund's financial condition, and there are no legal, administrative, or other proceedings pending or, to its knowledge, threatened against the Acquired Fund which would, if adversely determined, materially affect the Acquired Fund's financial condition. All Liabilities were incurred by the Acquired Fund in the ordinary course of its business. f. MATERIAL AGREEMENTS. The Acquired Fund is in compliance with all material agreements, rules, laws, statutes, regulations and administrative orders affecting its operations or its assets; and except as referred to in the Acquired Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, there are A-3 143 no material agreements outstanding relating to the Acquired Fund to which the Acquired Fund is a party. g. TAX RETURNS. At the date hereof, all federal and other material tax returns and reports of the Acquired Fund required by law to have been filed by such dates shall have been filed, and all federal and other taxes shown thereon shall have been paid so far as due, or provision shall have been made for the payment thereof, and to the best of the Acquired Fund's knowledge no such return is currently under audit and no assessment has been asserted with respect to any such return. h. CORPORATE AUTHORITY. The Acquired Fund has the necessary power to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated herein. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein have been duly authorized by the Acquired Fund's Board of Trustees, and except for obtaining approval of the holders of the shares of the Acquired Fund, no other corporate acts or proceedings by the Acquired Fund are necessary to authorize this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Acquired Fund and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Acquired Fund enforceable in accordance with its terms. i. NO VIOLATION; CONSENTS AND APPROVALS. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Acquired Fund does not and will not (i) violate any provision of the Acquired Fund Trust's Declaration of Trust or the Designation of Series of the Acquired Fund, (ii) violate any statute, law, judgment, writ, decree, order, regulation or rule of any court or governmental authority applicable to the Acquired Fund, (iii) result in a violation or breach of, or constitute a default under any material contract, indenture, mortgage, loan agreement, note, lease or other instrument or obligation to which the Acquired Fund is subject, or (iv) result in the creation or imposition or any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any property or assets of the Acquired Fund. No consent, approval, authorization, order or filing with or notice to any court or governmental authority or agency is required for the consummation by the Acquired Fund of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and no consent of or notice to any third party or entity is required for the consummation by the Acquired Fund of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. j. TITLE. The Acquired Fund has good and marketable title to the Assets, free and clear of all liens, mortgages, pledges, encumbrances, charges, claims and equities whatsoever other than a lien for taxes not yet due and payable, and full right, power and authority to sell assign, transfer and deliver such Assets; upon delivery of such Assets, the Acquiring Fund will receive good and marketable title to such Assets, free and dear of all liens, mortgage encumbrances, charges, claims and equities other than a lien for taxes not yet due and payable. k. PROSPECTUS/PROXY STATEMENT. The Registration Statement and the Prospectus/Proxy Statement contained therein as of the effective date of the Registration Statement, as amended or as supplemented if it shall have been amended or supplemented, conforms and will conform as it relates to the Acquired Fund, in all material respects, to the applicable requirements of the applicable federal and state securities laws and the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder, and do not and will not include any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, except that no representations or warranties in this Section 4K apply to statements or omissions made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information concerning the Acquiring Fund furnished to the Acquired Fund by the Acquiring Fund. l. TAX QUALIFICATION. The Acquired Fund has qualified as a regulated investment company within the meaning of Section 851 of the Code for each of its taxable years; and has satisfied the distribution requirements imposed by Section 852 of the Code for each of its taxable years. m. FAIR MARKET VALUE. The fair market value on a going concern basis of the Assets will equal or exceed the Liabilities to be assumed by the Acquiring Fund and those to which the Assets are subject. A-4 144 5. THE ACQUIRING FUND'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. The Acquiring Fund hereby represents and warrants to the Acquired Fund, which representations and warranties are true and correct on the date hereof, and agrees with the Acquired Fund that: a. ORGANIZATION. The Acquiring Fund is a business trust duly formed, existing and in good standing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is duly authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Acquiring Fund is qualified to do business in all jurisdictions in which it is required to be so qualified, except jurisdictions in which the failure to so qualify would not have a material adverse effect on the Acquiring Fund. The Acquiring Fund has all material federal, state and local authorizations necessary to own all of the properties and assets and to carry on its business and the business thereof as now being conducted, except authorizations which the failure to so obtain would not have a material adverse effect on the Acquiring Fund. b. REGISTRATION. The Acquiring Fund is registered under the 1940 Act as an open-end management company and such registration has not been revoked or rescinded. The Acquiring Fund is a diversified fund. The Acquiring Fund is in compliance in all material respects with the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder. All of the outstanding shares of beneficial interest of the Acquiring Fund have been duly authorized and are validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and not subject to pre-emptive dissenters rights. c. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. The statement of assets and liabilities and the portfolio of investments and the related statements of operations and changes in net assets of the Acquiring Fund audited as of and for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, true and complete copies of which have been heretofore furnished to the Acquired Fund fairly represent the financial condition and the results of operations of the Acquiring Fund as of and for their respective dates and periods in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis during the periods involved. d. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. The Acquiring Fund shall furnish to the Acquired Fund [(i) an unaudited statement of assets and liabilities and the portfolio of investments and the related statements of operations and changes in net assets of the Acquiring Fund for the period ended February 28, 1998 and (ii)] within five (5) business days after the Closing Date, an unaudited statement of assets and liabilities as of and for the interim period ending on the Closing Date; such financial statements will represent fairly the financial position and portfolio of investments and the results of its operations as of, and for the period ending on, the dates of such statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis during the periods involved and the results of its operations and changes in financial position for the periods then ended; and such financial statements shall be certified by the Treasurer of the Acquiring Fund as complying with the requirements hereof. e. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES. There are no contingent liabilities of the Acquiring Fund not disclosed in the financial statements delivered pursuant to Sections 5C and 5D which would materially affect the Acquiring Fund's financial condition, and there are no legal, administrative, or other proceedings pending or, to its knowledge, threatened against the Acquiring Fund which would, if adversely determined, materially affect the Acquiring Fund's financial condition. f. MATERIAL AGREEMENTS. The Acquiring Fund is in compliance with all material agreements, rules, laws, statutes, regulations and administrative orders affecting its operations or its assets; and except as referred to in the Acquiring Fund Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information there are no material agreements outstanding relating to the Acquiring Fund to which the Acquiring Fund is a party. g. TAX RETURNS. At the date hereof, all federal and other material tax returns and reports of the Acquiring Fund required by law to have been filed by such dates shall have been filed, and all federal and other taxes shall have been paid so far as due, or provision shall have been made for the payment thereof, and to the best of the Acquiring Fund's knowledge no such return is currently under audit and no assessment has been asserted with respect to any such return. A-5 145 h. CORPORATE AUTHORITY. The Acquiring Fund has the necessary power to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated herein. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein have been duly authorized by the Acquiring Fund's Board of Trustees, no other corporate acts or proceedings by the Acquiring Fund are necessary to authorize this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Acquiring Fund and constitutes a valid and binding obligation of the Acquiring Fund enforceable in accordance with its terms. i. NO VIOLATION; CONSENTS AND APPROVALS. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Acquiring Fund does not and will not (i) violate any provision of the Acquiring Fund's Declaration of Trust, (ii) violate any statute, law, judgment, writ, decree, order, regulation or rule of any court or governmental authority applicable to the Acquiring Fund, (iii) result in a violation or breach of, or constitute a default under, any material contract, indenture, mortgage, loan agreement, note, lease or other instrument or obligation to which the Acquiring Fund is subject or (iv) result in the creation or imposition or any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any property or assets of the Acquiring Fund. No consent, approval, authorization, order or filing with or notice to any court or governmental authority or agency is required for the consummation by the Acquiring Fund of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and no consent of or notice to any third party or entity is required for the consummation by the Acquiring Fund of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. j. ABSENCE OF PROCEEDINGS. There are no legal, administrative or other proceedings pending or, to its knowledge, threatened against the Acquiring Fund which would materially affect its financial condition. k. SHARES OF THE ACQUIRING FUND: AUTHORIZATION. The Acquiring Fund Shares to be issued pursuant to Section 1 hereof have been duly authorized and, when issued in accordance with this Agreement, will be validly issued and fully paid and non-assessable by the Acquiring Fund and conform in all material respects to the description thereof contained in the Acquiring Fund's Prospectus furnished to the Acquired Fund. l. SHARES OF THE ACQUIRING FUND: REGISTRATION. The Acquiring Fund Shares to be issued pursuant to Section 1 hereof will be duly registered under the Securities Act and all applicable state securities laws. m. REGISTRATION STATEMENT. The Registration Statement and the Prospectus/Proxy Statement contained therein as of the effective date of the Registration Statement, and at all times subsequent thereto up to and including the Closing Date, as amended or as supplemented if they shall have been amended or supplemented, conforms and will conform as it relates to the Acquiring Fund, in all material respects, to the applicable requirements of the applicable federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder, and do not and will not include any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, except that no representations or warranties in this Section 5M apply to statements or omissions made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information concerning the Acquired Fund furnished to the Acquiring Fund by the Acquired Fund. n. TAX QUALIFICATION. The Acquiring Fund has qualified as a regulated investment company within the meaning of Section 851 of the Code for each of its taxable years; and has satisfied the distribution requirements imposed by Section 852 of the Code for each of its taxable years. A-6 146 6. COVENANTS. During the period from the date of this Agreement and continuing until the Closing Date the Acquired Fund and Acquiring Fund (except as expressly contemplated or permitted by this Agreement) agree as follows: a. OTHER ACTIONS. The Acquired Fund and Acquiring Fund shall operate only in the ordinary course of business consistent with prior practice. No party shall take any action that would, or reasonably would be expected to, result in any of its representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement being or becoming untrue in any material respect. b. GOVERNMENT FILINGS; CONSENTS. The Acquired Fund and Acquiring Fund shall file all reports required to be filed by the Acquired Fund and Acquiring Fund with the SEC between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date and shall deliver to the other party copies of all such reports promptly after the same are filed. Except where prohibited by applicable statutes and regulations, each party shall promptly provide the other (or its counsel) with copies of all other filings made by such party with any state, local or federal government agency or entity in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby. Each of the Acquired Fund and the Acquiring Fund shall use all reasonable efforts to obtain all consents, approvals, and authorizations required in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and to make all necessary filings with the Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. c. PREPARATION OF THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND THE PROSPECTUS/PROXY STATEMENT. In connection with the Registration Statement and the Prospectus/Proxy Statement, each party hereto will cooperate with the other and furnish to the other the information relating to the Acquired Fund or Acquiring Fund, as the case may be, required by the Securities Act or the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, as the case may be, to be set forth in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus/Proxy Statement, as the case may be. The Acquired Fund shall promptly prepare and provide the Prospectus/Proxy Statement to the Acquiring Fund and the Acquiring Fund shall promptly prepare and file with the SEC the Registration Statement, in which the Prospectus/Proxy Statement will be included as a prospectus. In connection with the Registration Statement, insofar as it relates to the Acquired Fund and its affiliated persons, the Acquiring Fund shall only include such information as is approved by the Acquired Fund for use in the Registration Statement. The Acquiring Fund shall not amend or supplement any such information regarding the Acquired Fund and such affiliates without the prior written consent of the Acquired Fund which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The Acquiring Fund shall promptly notify and provide the Acquired Fund with copies of all amendments or supplements filed with respect to the Registration Statement. The Acquiring Fund shall use all reasonable efforts to have the Registration Statement declared effective under the Securities Act as promptly as practicable after such filing. The Acquiring Fund shall also take any action (other than qualifying to do business in any jurisdiction in which it is now not so qualified) required to be taken under any applicable state securities laws in connection with the issuance of the Acquiring Fund's shares of beneficial interest in the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and the Acquired Fund shall furnish all information concerning the Acquired Fund and the holders of the Acquired Fund's shares of beneficial interest as may be reasonably requested in connection with any such action. d. ACCESS TO INFORMATION. During the period prior to the Closing Date, the Acquired Fund shall make available to the Acquiring Fund a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other documents (each, a "Document", collectively, the "Documents") filed or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal or state securities laws (other than Documents which such party is not permitted to disclose under applicable law). During the period prior to the Closing Date, the Acquiring Fund shall make available to the Acquired Fund each Document pertaining to the transactions contemplated hereby filed or received by it during such period pursuant to federal or state securities laws (other than Documents which such party is not permitted to disclose under applicable law). A-7 147 e. SHAREHOLDERS MEETING. The Acquired Fund shall call a meeting of the Acquired Fund shareholders to be held as promptly as practicable for the purpose of voting upon the approval of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein, and shall furnish a copy of the Prospectus/Proxy Statement and form of proxy to each shareholder of the Acquired Fund as of the record date for such meeting of shareholders. The Board shall recommend to the Acquired Fund shareholders' approval of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein, subject to fiduciary obligations under applicable law. f. COORDINATION OF PORTFOLIOS. The Acquired Fund and Acquiring Fund covenant and agree to coordinate the respective portfolios of the Acquired Fund and Acquiring Fund from the date of the Agreement up to and including the Closing Date in order when the Assets are added to the Acquiring Fund's portfolio, the resulting portfolio will meet the Acquiring Fund's investment objective, policies and restrictions, as set forth in the Acquiring Fund's Prospectus, a copy of which has been delivered to the Acquired Fund. g. DISTRIBUTION OF THE SHARES. On the Closing Date, the Acquired Fund covenants that it shall cause to be distributed the Acquiring Fund Shares in the proper pro rata amount for the benefit of Acquired Fund's shareholders and such that the Acquired Fund shall not continue to hold amounts of said shares so as to cause a violation of Section 12(d)(1) of the 1940 Act. The Acquired Fund covenants further that, pursuant to Section 3G, it shall liquidate and dissolve as promptly as practicable after the Closing Date. The Acquired Fund covenants to use all reasonable efforts to cooperate with the Acquiring Fund and the Acquiring Fund's transfer agent in the distribution of said shares. h. BROKERS OR FINDERS. Except as disclosed in writing to the other party prior to the date hereof, each of the Acquired Fund and the Acquiring Fund represents that no agent, broker, investment banker, financial advisor or other firm or person is or will be entitled to any broker's or finder's fee or any other commission or similar fee in connection with any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and each party shall hold the other harmless from and against any all claims, liabilities or obligations with respect to any such fees, commissions or expenses asserted by any person to be due or payable in connection with any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement on the basis of any act or statement alleged to have been made by such first party or its affiliate. i. ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS. In case at any time after the Closing Date any further action is necessary or desirable in order to carry out the purposes of this Agreement the appropriate party or parties to this Agreement shall take all such necessary action. j. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. For a period of time from the date of this Agreement to the Closing Date, the Acquired Fund and the Acquiring Fund will consult with each other before issuing any press releases or otherwise making any public statements with respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated herein and shall not issue any press release or make any public statement prior to such consultation, except as may be required by law or the rules of any national securities exchange on which such party's securities are traded. k. TAX STATUS OF REORGANIZATION. The intention of the parties is that the transaction will qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code. Neither the Acquired Fund Trust, the Acquiring Fund nor the Acquired Fund shall take any action, or cause any action to be taken (including, without limitation, the filing of any tax return) that is inconsistent with such treatment or results in the failure of the transaction to qualify as a reorganization within meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code. At or prior to the Closing Date, the Acquired Fund Trust, the Acquiring Fund and the Acquired Fund will take such action, or cause such action to be taken, as is reasonably necessary to enable Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz, counsel to both Funds, to render the tax opinion contemplated herein. l. DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND. At or immediately prior to the Closing Date, the Acquired Fund may declare and pay to its stockholders a dividend or other distribution in an amount large enough so that it will have distributed substantially all (and in any event not less than 98%) of its investment A-8 148 company taxable income (computed without regard to any deduction for dividends paid) and realized net capital gain, if any, for the current taxable year through the Closing Date. 7. CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS OF THE ACQUIRED FUND. The obligations of the Acquired Fund hereunder with respect to the consummation of the Reorganization are subject to the satisfaction, or written waiver by the Acquired Fund, of the following conditions: a. ACQUIRED FUND SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL. This Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein shall have been approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of beneficial interest in the Acquired Fund. b. ACQUIRING FUND SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL. A new investment objective and policies shall have been approved by a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Acquiring Fund. c. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND AGREEMENTS. Each of the representations and warranties of the Acquiring Fund contained herein shall be true in all material respects as of the Closing Date, and as of the Closing Date there shall have been no material adverse change in the financial condition, results of operations, business properties or assets of the Acquiring Fund, and the Acquired Fund shall have received a certificate of an authorized officer of the Acquiring Fund satisfactory in form and substance to the Acquired Fund so stating. The Acquiring Fund shall have performed and complied in all material respects with all agreements, obligations and covenants required by this Agreement to be so performed or complied with by it on or prior to the Closing Date. d. REGISTRATION STATEMENT EFFECTIVE. The Registration Statement shall have become effective and no stop orders under the Securities Act pertaining thereto shall have been issued. e. REGULATORY APPROVAL. All necessary approvals, registrations, and exemptions under federal and state securities laws shall have been obtained. f. NO INJUNCTIONS OR RESTRAINTS; ILLEGALITY. No temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or other order issued by any court of competent jurisdiction or other legal restraint or prohibition (an "Injunction") preventing the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be in effect, nor shall any proceeding by any state, local or federal government agency or entity asking any of the foregoing be pending. There shall not be any action taken or any statute, rule, regulation or order enacted, entered, enforced or deemed applicable to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, which makes the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement illegal or which has a material adverse effect on business operations of the Acquiring Fund. g. TAX OPINION. The Acquired Fund shall have obtained an opinion from Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz, counsel for the Acquired Fund, dated as of the Closing Date, addressed to the Acquired Fund Trust, Acquired Fund and Acquiring Fund, that the consummation of the transactions set forth in this Agreement comply with the requirements of a reorganization as described in Section 368(a) of the Code, substantially in the form attached as Annex A. h. OPINION OF COUNSEL. The Acquired Fund shall have received the opinion of Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz, counsel for the Acquiring Fund, dated as of the Closing Date, addressed to the Acquired Fund substantially in the form and to the effect that (i) the Acquiring Fund is duly organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a voluntary association with transferable shares of beneficial interest commonly referred to as a "Massachusetts business trust"; (ii) the Acquiring Fund is registered as an open-end management company under the 1940 Act, (iii) this Agreement and the reorganization provided for herein and the execution of this Agreement have been duly authorized and approved by all requisite action of the Acquiring Fund and this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Acquiring Fund and (assuming the Agreement is a valid and binding obligation of the other parties thereto) is a valid and binding obligation of the Acquiring Fund, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, A-9 149 fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium or similar law affecting creditors' rights generally, or by general principals of equity (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at equity at law); (iv) neither the execution or delivery by the Acquiring Fund of this Agreement nor the consummation by the Acquiring Fund of the transactions contemplated thereby contravene the Acquiring Fund's Declaration of Trust, or, to the best of their knowledge, violate any provision of any statute or any published regulation or any judgment or order disclosed to it by the Acquiring Fund as being applicable to the Acquiring Fund, (v) to the best of their knowledge based solely on the certificate of an appropriate officer of the Acquiring Fund attached hereto, there is no pending or threatened litigation which would have the effect of prohibiting any material business practice or the acquisition of any material property or the conduct of any material business of the Acquiring Fund or might have a material adverse effect on the value of any assets of the Acquiring Fund; (vi) the Acquiring Fund Shares have been duly authorized and upon issuance thereof in accordance with this Agreement will, subject to certain matters regarding the liability of a shareholder of a Massachusetts business trust, be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable; (vii) except as to financial statements and schedules and other financial and statistical data included or incorporated by reference therein and subject to usual and customary qualifications with respect to Rule 10b-5 type opinions, as of the effective date of the Registration Statement filed pursuant to the Agreement, the portions thereof pertaining to the Acquiring Fund comply as to form in all material respects with the requirements of the Securities Act, the Securities Exchange Act and the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder and no facts have come to counsel's attention which would cause them to believe that as of the effectiveness of the portions of the Registration Statement applicable to the Acquiring Fund, the Registration Statement contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, and (viii) to the best of its knowledge and information and subject to the qualifications set forth below, the execution and delivery by the Acquiring Fund of the Agreement and the consummation of the transactions therein contemplated do not require, under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, laws of the State of Illinois or the federal laws of the United States, the consent, approval, authorization, registration, qualification or order of, or filing with, any court or governmental agency or body (except such as have been obtained). Counsel need express no opinion, however, as to any such consent, approval, authorization, registration, qualification, order or filing (a) which may be required as a result of the involvement of parties to the Agreement in the transactions contemplated by the Agreement because of their legal or regulatory status or because of any other facts specifically pertaining to them; (b) the absence of which does not deprive the Acquired Fund of any material benefit under the Agreement; or (c) which can be readily obtained without significant delay or expense to the Acquired Fund, without loss to the Acquired Fund of any material benefit under the Agreement and without any material adverse effect on the Acquired Fund during the period such consent, approval, authorization, registration, qualification or order was obtained. The foregoing opinion relates only to consents, approvals, authorizations, registrations, qualifications, orders or filings under (a) laws which are specifically referred to in this opinion, (b) laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, laws of the State of Illinois or the federal laws of the United States which, in counsel's experience, are normally applicable to transactions of th e type provided for in the Agreement and (c) court orders and judgments disclosed to counsel by the Acquiring Fund in connection with the opinion. In addition, although counsel need not specifically have considered the possible applicability to the Acquiring Fund of any other laws, orders or judgments, nothing has come to their attention in connection with their representation of the Acquiring Fund in this transaction that has caused them to conclude that any other consent, approval, authorization, registration, qualification, order or filing is required. In giving the opinions set forth above, counsel may state that it is relying on certificates of officers of the Acquiring Fund with regard to matters of fact and certain certificates and written statements of government officers with respect to the good standing of the Acquiring Fund and on the opinion of Ropes & Gray as to matters of Massachusetts law. i. OFFICER CERTIFICATES. The Acquired Fund shall have received a certificate of an authorized officer of the Acquiring Fund, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying that (i) the representations and A-10 150 warranties set forth in Section 5 are true and correct on the Closing Date, together with certified copies of the resolutions adopted by the Board of Trustees shall be furnished to the Acquired Fund and that (ii) from the date hereof through the Closing Date, there shall not have been any change in the business, results of operations, assets or financial condition or the manner of conducting the business of the Acquiring Fund, other than changes in the ordinary course of its business, which has had a material adverse effect on such business, results of operations, assets or financial condition. 8. CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS OF ACQUIRING FUND. The obligations of the Acquiring Fund hereunder with respect to the consummation of the Reorganization are subject to the satisfaction, or written waiver by the Acquiring Fund of the following conditions: a. ACQUIRED FUND SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL. This Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein shall have been approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of beneficial interest of the Acquired Fund. b. ACQUIRING FUND SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL. A new investment objective and policies shall have been approved by a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Acquiring Fund. c. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND AGREEMENTS. Each of the representations and warranties of the Acquired Fund contained herein shall be true in all material respects as of the Closing Date, and as of the Closing Date there shall have been no material adverse change in the financial condition, results of operations, business, properties or assets of the Acquired Fund, and the Acquiring Fund shall have received a certificate of an authorized officer of the Acquired Fund satisfactory in form and substance to the Acquiring Fund so stating. The Acquired Fund shall have performed and complied in all material respects with all agreements, obligations and covenants required by this Agreement to be so performed or complied with by them on or prior to the Closing Date. d. REGISTRATION STATEMENT EFFECTIVE. The Registration Statement shall have become effective and no stop orders under the Securities Act pertaining thereto shall have been issued. e. REGULATORY APPROVAL. All necessary approvals, registrations, and exemptions under federal and state securities laws shall have been obtained. f. NO INJUNCTIONS OR RESTRAINTS: ILLEGALITY. No injunction preventing the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be in effect, nor shall any proceeding by any state, local or federal government agency or entity seeking any of the foregoing be pending. There shall not be any action taken, or any statute, rule, regulation or order enacted, entered, enforced or deemed applicable to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, which makes the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement illegal. g. TAX OPINION. The Acquiring Fund shall have obtained an opinion from Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz, counsel for the Acquired Fund, dated as of the Closing Date, addressed to the Acquiring Fund, Acquired Fund Trust, Acquired Fund and Acquiring Fund, that the consummation of the transactions set forth in this Agreement comply with the requirements of a reorganization as described in Section 368(a) of the Code substantially in the form attached as Annex A. h. OPINION OF COUNSEL. The Acquiring Fund shall have received the opinion of Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz, counsel for the Acquired Fund Trust and the Acquired Fund, dated as of the Closing Date, addressed to the Acquiring Fund, substantially in the form and to the effect that: (i) the Acquired Fund Trust is duly organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a voluntary association with transferable shares of beneficial interest commonly referred to as a "Massachusetts business trust"; (ii) the Board of Trustees of the Acquired Fund Trust has duly designated the Acquired Fund as a series of the Acquired Fund Trust pursuant to the terms of the Declaration of Trust of the Acquired Fund Trust, (iii) the Acquired Fund Trust is registered as an open-end management company under the 1940 Act; (iv) this Agreement and the reorganization provided for herein and the execution of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all requisite A-11 151 action of the Acquired Fund Trust and this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Acquired Fund Trust on behalf of the Acquired Fund and (assuming the Agreement is a valid and binding obligation of the other parties thereto) is a valid and binding obligation of the Acquired Fund, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium or similar law affecting creditors' rights generally, or by general principals of equity (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at equity or law); (v) neither the execution or delivery by the Acquired Fund Trust on behalf of the Acquired Fund of this Agreement nor the consummation by the Acquired Fund Trust or Acquired Fund of the transactions contemplated thereby contravene the Acquired Fund Trust's Declaration of Trust or, to their knowledge, violate any provision of any statute, or any published regulation or any judgment or order disclosed to them by the Acquired Fund Trust as being applicable to the Acquired Fund Trust or Acquired Fund; (vi) to the best of their knowledge based solely on the certificate of an appropriate officer of the Acquired Fund attached thereto, there is no pending, or threatened litigation involving the Acquired Fund except as disclosed therein; (vii) except as to financial statements and schedules and other financial and statistical data included or incorporated by reference therein and subject to usual and customary qualifications with respect to Rule 10b-5 type opinions, as of the effective date of the Registration Statement filed pursuant to the Agreement, the portions thereof pertaining to the Acquired Fund comply as to form in all material respects with their requirements of the Securities Act, the Securities Exchange Act and the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder and no facts have come to counsel's attention which cause them to believe that as of the effectiveness of the portions of the Registration Statement applicable to the Acquired Fund, the Registration Statement contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, and (viii) to their knowledge and subject to the qualifications set forth below, the execution and delivery by the Acquired Fund Trust on behalf of the Acquired Fund of the Agreement and the consummation of the transactions therein contemplated do not require, under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, laws of the State of Illinois or the federal laws of the United States, the consent, approval, authorization, registration, qualification or order of, or filing with, any court or governmental agency or body (except such as have been obtained), except for the filing of an amendment to the Acquired Fund Trust's Designation of Series in connection with the termination of the Acquired Fund. Counsel need express no opinion, however, as to any such consent, approval, authorization, registration, qualification, order or filing (a) which may be required as a result of the involvement of other parties to the Agreement in the transactions contemplated by the Agreement because of their legal or regulatory status or because of any other facts specifically pertaining to them; (b) the absence of which does not deprive the Acquiring Fund of any material benefit under such agreements; or (c) which can be readily obtained without significant delay or expense to the Acquiring Fund, without loss to the Acquiring Fund of any material benefit under the Agreement and without any material adverse effect on them during the period such consent, approval authorization, registration, qualification or order was obtained. The foregoing opinion relates only to consents, approvals, authorizations, registrations, qualifications, orders or filings under (a) laws which are specifically referred to in the opinion, (b) laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, laws of the State of Illinois or the federal laws of the United States which, in our experience, are normally applicable to transactions of the type provided for in the Agreement and (c) court orders and judgments disclosed to counsel by the Acquired Fund in connection with the opinion. In addition, although counsel need not specifically consider the possible applicability to the Acquired Fund of any other laws, orders or judgments, nothing has come to their attention in connection with their representation of the Acquired Fund in this transaction that has caused them to conclude that any other consent, approval, authorization, registration, qualification, order or filing is required. In giving the opinion set forth above, counsel may state that it is relying on certificates of officers of the Acquired Fund with regard to matters of fact and certain certificates and written statutes of government officers with respect to the good standing of the Acquired Fund and on the opinion of Ropes & Gray as to matters of Massachusetts law. A-12 152 i. SHAREHOLDER LIST. The Acquired Fund shall have delivered to the Acquiring Fund an updated list of all shareholders of the Acquired Fund, as reported by the Acquired Fund's transfer agent, as of one (1) business day prior to the Closing Date with each shareholder's respective holdings in the Acquired Fund, taxpayer identification numbers, Form W9 and last known address. j. OFFICER CERTIFICATES. The Acquiring Fund shall have received a certificate of an authorized officer of the Acquired Fund, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying that (i) the representations and warranties set forth in Section 4 are true and correct on the Closing Date, together with certified copies of the resolutions adopted by the Board of Trustees and shareholders and that (ii) from the date of this Agreement through the Closing Date, there shall not have been: i. any change in the business, results of operations, assets, or financial condition or the manner of conducting the business of the Acquired Fund, other than changes in the ordinary course of its business, or any pending or threatened litigation, which has had or may have a material adverse effect on such business, results of operations, assets or financial condition; ii. issued any option to purchase or other right to acquire shares of the Acquired Fund granted by the Acquired Fund to any person other than subscriptions to purchase shares at net asset value in accordance with terms in the Prospectus for the Acquired Fund; iii. any entering into, amendment or termination of any contract or agreement by Acquired Fund, except as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement; iv. any indebtedness incurred, other than in the ordinary course of business, by the Acquired Fund for borrowed money or any commitment to borrow money entered into by the Acquired Fund; v. any amendment of the Acquired Fund Trust's Declaration of Trust or Designation of Series of the Acquired Fund; or vi. any grant or imposition of any lien, claim, charge or encumbrance (other than encumbrances arising in the ordinary course of business with respect to covered options) upon any asset of the Acquired Fund other than a lien for taxes not yet due and payable. 9. AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND TERMINATION. a. The parties hereto may, by agreement in writing authorized by the Board, amend this Agreement at any time before or after approval thereof by the shareholders of the Acquired Fund; provided, however, that after receipt of Acquired Fund shareholder approval, no amendment shall be made by the parties hereto which substantially changes the terms of Sections 1, 2 and 3 hereof without obtaining Acquired Fund's shareholder approval thereof. b. At any time prior to the Closing Date, either of the parties may by written instrument signed by it (i) waive any inaccuracies in the representations and warranties made to it contained herein and (ii) waive compliance with any of the covenants or conditions made for its benefit contained herein. No delay on the part of either party in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any waiver on the part of any party of any such right, power or privilege, or any single or partial exercise of any such right, power or privilege, preclude any further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other such right, power or privilege. c. This Agreement may be terminated, and the transactions contemplated herein may be abandoned at any time prior to the Closing Date: i. by the mutual consents of the Board of the Acquiring Fund and the Acquired Fund Trust on behalf of the Acquired Fund; ii. by the Acquired Fund, if the Acquiring Fund breaches in any material respect any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement and fails to cure promptly such breach after receipt of notice thereof; A-13 153 iii. by the Acquiring Fund, if the Acquired Fund breaches in any material respect any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement and fails to cure promptly such breach after receipt of notice thereof; iv. by either the Acquired Fund or Acquiring Fund, if the Closing has not occurred on or prior to [MARCH 31, 1999] (provided that the rights to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this subsection (C)(iv) shall not be available to any party whose failure to fulfill any of its obligations under this Agreement has been the cause of or resulted in the failure of the Closing to occur on or before such date). 10. REMEDIES. In the event of termination of this Agreement by either or both of the Acquired Fund and Acquiring Fund pursuant to Section 9C, written notice thereof shall forthwith be given by the terminating party to the other party hereto, and this Agreement shall therefore terminate and become void and have no effect, and the transactions contemplated herein and thereby shall be abandoned, without further action by the parties hereto. However, this Section 10 shall not limit the remedies available for a breach of this Agreement prior to its termination. 11. SURVIVAL. The provisions set forth in Sections 10 and 16 hereof shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any cause whatsoever. The representations and warranties included or provided for herein, or in the Schedules or other instruments delivered or to be delivered pursuant hereto shall not survive the Closing Date. 12. NOTICES. All notices hereunder shall be sufficiently given for all purposes hereunder if in writing and delivered personally or sent by registered mail or certified mail, postage prepaid. Notice to the Acquired Fund shall be addressed to Kemper Portfolios -- Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund, 222 South Riverside Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606, Attention: Secretary, with a copy to Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz, 222 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601, Attention: David A. Sturms, or at such other address and to the attention of such other person as the Acquired Fund may designate by written notice to the Acquiring Fund. Notice to the Acquiring Fund shall be addressed to Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund, 222 South Riverside Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60606, Attention: Secretary, with a copy to Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz, 222 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601, Attention: David A. Sturms, or at such other address and to the attention of such other person as the Acquiring Fund may designate by written notice to the Acquired Fund. Any notice shall be deemed to have been served or given as of the date such notice is delivered personally or mailed. 13. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their successors and assigns. This Agreement shall not be assigned by any party without the prior written consent of the other party hereto. 14. BOOKS AND RECORDS. The Acquired Fund and the Acquiring Fund agree that copies of the books and records of the Acquired Fund relating to the Assets including, but not limited to all files, records, written materials; e.g., closing transcripts, surveillance files and credit reports shall be delivered by the Acquired Fund to the Acquiring Fund at the Closing Date. In addition to, and without limiting the foregoing, the Acquired Fund and the Acquiring Fund agree to take such action as may be necessary in order that the Acquiring Fund shall have reasonable access to such other books and records as may be reasonably requested, all for three years after the Closing Date and for the last three tax years ending, , and ; A-14 154 namely, general ledger, journal entries, voucher registers; distribution journal; payroll register, monthly balance owing report; income tax returns; tax depreciation schedules; and investment tax credit basis schedules. 15. GENERAL. This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements between the parties (written or oral), is intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the Agreement between the parties and may not be amended, modified or changed or terminated orally. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been executed by the Acquired Fund and Acquiring Fund and delivered to each of the parties hereto. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. This Agreement is for the sole benefit of the parties thereto, and nothing in this Agreement, expressed or implied, is intended to confer upon any other person any rights or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois without regard to principles of conflicts or choice of law. 16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Consistent with the Acquiring Fund's and the Acquired Fund Trust's Declarations of Trust, notice is hereby given and the parties hereto acknowledge and agree that this instrument is executed on behalf of the Trustees of each Trust on behalf of the Acquired Fund, as Trustee and not individually and that the obligations of this instrument are not binding upon any of the Trustees or shareholders of the Acquiring Fund, Acquired Fund Trust, or Acquired Fund individually but binding only upon the assets and property of the Acquiring Fund or the Acquired Fund as the case may be. [Signature page follows] A-15 155 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto caused this Agreement to be executed and delivered by their duly authorized officers as of the day and year first written above. KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND By: -------------------------------------- Attest: - ------------------------------------------------- KEMPER SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND By: -------------------------------------- Attest: - ------------------------------------------------- The undersigned is a party to this Agreement for the purposes of Section 3F only. SCUDDER KEMPER INVESTMENTS, INC. By: -------------------------------------- Attest: - ------------------------------------------------- A-16 156 ANNEX A , 1998 Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund 222 South Riverside Plaza Chicago, IL 60606 Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund 222 South Riverside Plaza Chicago, IL 60606 Gentlemen: You have requested our opinion regarding certain federal income tax consequences of the proposed reorganization ("Reorganization") of Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund ("Acquired Fund"), a separate portfolio of Kemper Portfolios, an open-end management investment company organized as a business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ("Acquired Trust") into Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund ("Acquiring Fund"), an open-end management investment company organized as a business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Reorganization contemplates the acquisition by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all the assets of the Acquired Fund in exchange for voting shares of beneficial interest ("shares") of the Acquiring Fund and the assumption of the Acquired Fund's liabilities. Thereafter, the shares of the Acquiring Fund will be distributed to the shareholders of the Acquired Fund and the Acquired Fund will be completely liquidated and terminated. The foregoing will be accomplished pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of (the "Plan"), entered into by the Acquired Trust, on behalf of the Acquired Fund, and the Acquiring Fund. In rendering this opinion, we have reviewed and relied upon statements made to us by certain of your officers. We have also examined certificates of such officers and such other agreements, documents, and corporate records that have been made available to us and such other matters as we have deemed relevant for purposes of this opinion. In such examination, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, the conformity to originals of all documents submitted to us as copies and the authenticity of the originals of such latter documents. Our opinion is based, in part, on the assumption that the proposed Reorganization described herein will occur in accordance with the agreements and the facts and representations set forth or referred to in this opinion letter, and that such facts and representations are accurate as of the date hereof and will be accurate on the effective date of the Reorganization (the "Effective Time"). As more fully discussed below, we have also assumed in issuing our opinion that the shareholders of the Acquired Fund do not have any plan or intention to dispose of a certain number of the Acquiring Fund shares received by them in the Reorganization. We have undertaken no independent investigation of the accuracy of the facts, representations and assumptions set forth or referred to herein. For the purposes indicated above, and based upon the facts, assumptions and conditions as set forth herein, and the representations made to us by duly authorized officers on behalf of the Acquired Fund and the Acquiring Fund in a letter dated , 1998, it is our opinion that: (1) The acquisition by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all the assets of the Acquired Fund in exchange solely for Acquiring Fund voting shares and the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of the Acquired Fund's liabilities, if any, followed by the distribution by the Acquired Fund of the Acquiring Fund shares to the shareholders of the Acquired Fund in exchange for their Acquired Fund shares in complete liquidation of the Acquired Fund, will constitute a "reorganization" within the meaning of Section 368 (a)(1) C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and the Acquiring Fund and the Acquired Fund will each be "a party to a reorganization" within the meaning of Section 368(b) of the Code; A-1 157 Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund , 1998 Page 2 (2) The Acquired Fund shareholders will recognize no gain or loss upon the exchange of all of their Acquired Fund shares for Acquiring Fund shares in complete liquidation of the Acquired Fund (Code Section 354(a)(1)); (3) No gain or loss will be recognized by the Acquired Fund upon the transfer of substantially all its assets to the Acquiring Fund in exchange solely for Acquiring Fund shares and the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of the Acquired Fund's liabilities, if any, and with respect to the subsequent distribution of those Acquiring Fund shares to the Acquired Fund shareholders in complete liquidation of the Acquired Fund (Code Section 361); (4) No gain or loss will be recognized by the Acquiring Fund upon the acquisition of substantially all the Acquired Fund's assets in exchange solely for Acquiring Fund shares and the assumption of the Acquired Fund's liabilities, if any (Code Section 1032(a)); (5) The basis of the assets acquired by the Acquiring Fund will be, in each instance, the same as the basis of those assets immediately before the transfer when such assets were held by the Acquired Fund, and the holding period of such assets acquired by the Acquiring Fund will include the holding period thereof when such assets were held by the Acquired Fund (Code Sections 362(b) and 1223(2)); (6) The basis of the Acquiring Fund shares to be received by the Acquired Fund shareholders upon liquidation of the Acquired Fund will be, in each instance, the same as the basis of the Acquired Fund shares surrendered in exchange therefor (Code Section 358(a)(1)); and (7) The holding period of the Acquiring Fund shares to be received by the Acquired Fund shareholders will include the period during which the Acquired Fund shares to be surrendered in exchange therefor were held, provided such Acquired Fund shares were held as capital assets by those shareholders on the date of the exchange (Code Section 1223(1)). FACTS Our opinion is based upon the above referenced representations and the following facts and assumptions, any alteration of which could adversely affect our conclusions. The Acquired Fund has been registered and operated since it commenced operations as a series of an open-end, management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, 15 U.S.C. Section 80a, et seq. (the "1940 Act"). The Acquired Fund has qualified and will qualify as a regulated investment company under Section 851 of the Code for each of its taxable years, and has distributed and will distribute all or substantially all its income so that it and its shareholders have been and will be taxed in accordance with Section 852 of the Code. The Acquiring Fund is registered, has operated, and will continue to operate an open-end, management investment company under the 1940 Act. It has qualified as a regulated investment company under Section 851 of the Code for each of its taxable years and anticipates so qualifying for all future years, and has distributed and will distribute all or substantially all its income so that it and its shareholders will be taxed in accordance with Section 852 of the Code. Upon satisfaction of certain terms and conditions set forth in the Plan on or before the Effective Time, the following will occur: (a) the Acquiring Fund will acquire substantially all the assets of the Acquired Fund in exchange for the Acquiring Fund's assumption of substantially all the liabilities of the Acquired Fund and the issuance of Acquiring Fund shares to the Acquired Fund; (b) the Acquiring Fund shares will be distributed to the shareholders of the Acquired Fund in exchange for their Acquired Fund shares; and A-2 158 Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund , 1998 Page 3 (c) the Acquired Fund will be dissolved and liquidated. The assets of the Acquired Fund to be acquired by the Acquiring Fund consist primarily of short and intermediate-term U.S. Government securities, cash and other securities held in the Acquired Fund's portfolio. As soon as practicable after the Effective Time, the Acquired Fund will be liquidated and will distribute the newly issued Acquiring Fund shares it receives pro rata to its shareholders of record in exchange for such shareholders' interests in the Acquired Fund. The liquidation and distribution will be accomplished by opening accounts on the books of the Acquiring Fund in the names of the shareholders of the Acquired Fund (on a class by class basis) and transferring to those shareholder accounts the pro rata number of Acquiring Fund shares of each respective class as was previously credited to the Acquired Fund on the books. As a result of the Reorganization, every shareholder of the Acquired Fund will own Acquiring Fund shares that would have an aggregate per share net asset value immediately after the Effective Time equal to the aggregate per share net asset value of that shareholder's Acquired Fund shares immediately prior to the Effective Time. Since the Acquiring Fund shares issued to the shareholders of the Acquired Fund will be issued at net asset value in exchange for the net assets of the Acquired Fund having a value equal to the aggregate per share net asset value of those Acquiring Fund shares so issued, the net asset value of the Acquiring Fund shares should remain virtually unchanged by the Reorganization. [THE INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES OF THE ACQUIRING FUND WILL BE SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THOSE OF THE ACQUIRED FUND AND THE ACQUIRING FUND WILL CONTINUE THE HISTORIC BUSINESS OF THE ACQUIRED FUND OR USE A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE ACQUIRED FUND'S HISTORIC ASSETS IN ITS BUSINESS.] The management of the Acquired Fund has represented to us that, to the best of their knowledge, there is no current plan or intention on the part of any Acquired Fund shareholders to sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of a number of Acquiring Fund shares received in the Reorganization that would reduce the ownership by shareholders of the Acquired Fund to a number of shares of Acquiring Fund having a value, as of the Effective Time, of less than 50 percent of all the formerly outstanding shares of the Acquired Fund as of the same time. In issuing our opinion, we have assumed that there is, in fact, no such plan or intention. If such assumption were inaccurate, it could adversely affect the opinions contained herein. In approving the Reorganization, the Board of Trustees of the Acquired Trust identified certain benefits that are likely to result from combining the funds, including administrative and operating efficiencies, and greater portfolio diversity. The Board also considered the possible risks and costs of combining the funds and determined that the Reorganization is likely to provide benefits to the shareholders of the fund that outweigh the costs incurred. CONCLUSION Based on the foregoing, it is our opinion that the acquisition by the Acquiring Fund, pursuant to the Plan, of substantially all the assets and liabilities of the Acquired Fund in exchange for voting shares of the Acquiring Fund will qualify as a reorganization under Code Section 368(a)(1)(C). Our opinions set forth above with respect to (1) the nonrecognition of gain or loss to the Acquired Fund and the Acquiring Fund, (2) the basis and holding period of the assets received by the Acquiring Fund, (3) the nonrecognition of gain or loss to the Acquired Fund shareholders upon the receipt of the Acquiring Fund shares, and (4) the basis and holding period of the Acquiring Fund shares received by the Acquired Fund shareholders, follow as a matter of law from the opinion that the acquisition under the Plan will qualify as a reorganization under Code Section 368(a)(1)(C). A-3 159 Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund , 1998 Page 4 The opinions expressed in this letter are based on the Code, the Income Tax Regulations promulgated by the Treasury Department thereunder and judicial authority reported as of the date hereof. We have also considered the position of the Internal Revenue Service (the "Service") reflected in published and private rulings. Although we are not aware of any pending changes to these authorities that would alter our opinions, there can be no assurances that future legislative or administrative changes, court decisions or Service interpretations will not significantly modify the statements or opinions expressed herein. Our opinions are limited to those federal income tax issues specifically considered herein and are addressed to and are only for the benefit of the Acquired Fund, the Acquired Trust and the Acquiring Fund. We do not express any opinion as to any other federal income tax issues, or any state or local law issues, arising from the transactions contemplated by the Plan. Although the discussion herein is based upon our best interpretation of existing sources of law and expresses what we believe a court would properly conclude if presented with these issues, no assurance can be given that such interpretations would be followed if they were to become the subject of judicial or administrative proceedings. We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an Exhibit to the Registration Statement and to the use of our name under the captions "Proposal No. 1--The Proposed Reorganization--Certain federal Income Tax Consequences" and "Legal Matters" in the Prospectus/Proxy Statement contained in such Registration Statement. In giving such consent, we do not thereby concede that we are within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission thereunder. Very truly yours, A-4 160 KEMPER EQUITY FUNDS/GROWTH STYLE Kemper Aggressive Growth Fund Kemper Blue Chip Fund Kemper Growth Fund Kemper Quantitative Equity Fund Kemper Small Capitalization Equity Fund Kemper Technology Fund Kemper Total Return Fund Kemper Value Plus Growth Fund SUPPLEMENT TO STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED FEBRUARY 1, 1998 ------------------------- KEMPER INCOME FUNDS Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund Kemper Diversified Income Fund Kemper U.S. Government Securities Fund Kemper High Yield Series comprised of the following two series: Kemper High Yield Fund Kemper High Yield Opportunity Fund Kemper Income and Capital Preservation Fund Kemper Portfolios including the following two series: Kemper U.S. Mortgage Fund Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund SUPPLEMENT TO STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED DECEMBER 30, 1997 ------------------------- KEMPER CASH RESERVES FUNDS (A SERIES OF KEMPER PORTFOLIOS) SUPPLEMENT TO STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED DECEMBER 30, 1997 ------------------------- KEMPER GLOBAL AND INTERNATIONAL FUNDS Kemper Asian Growth Fund Kemper Europe Fund Kemper Global Income Fund Kemper International Fund SUPPLEMENT TO STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED MARCH 1, 1998 ------------------------- KEMPER EQUITY FUNDS/VALUE STYLE Kemper-Dreman Financial Services Fund SUPPLEMENT TO STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED MARCH 9, 1998 ------------------------- KEMPER EQUITY FUNDS/VALUE STYLE Kemper U.S. Growth and Income Fund SUPPLEMENT TO STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED JANUARY 30, 1998 ------------------------- KEMPER TAX-FREE INCOME FUNDS Kemper National Tax-Free Income Series comprised of the following two series: Kemper Municipal Bond Fund Kemper Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Kemper State Tax-Free Income Series comprised of the following eight series: Kemper California Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Florida Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Michigan Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper New York Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Ohio Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income Fund Kemper Texas Tax-Free Income Fund SUPPLEMENT TO STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED NOVEMBER 26, 1997 ------------------------- KEMPER ASSET ALLOCATION FUNDS Kemper Horizon 20+ Portfolio Kemper Horizon 10+ Portfolio Kemper Horizon 5 Portfolio SUPPLEMENT TO STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED NOVEMBER 21, 1997 ------------------------- KEMPER EQUITY FUNDS/VALUE STYLE Kemper Value Series, Inc. comprised of the following three series: Kemper Contrarian Fund Kemper-Dreman High Return Equity Fund Kemper Small Cap Value Fund SUPPLEMENT TO STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED APRIL 1, 1998 ------------------------- KEMPER TARGET EQUITY FUND Kemper Retirement Fund Series VII SUPPLEMENT TO STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED NOVEMBER 1, 1997 ------------------------- 161 KEMPER GLOBAL AND INTERNATIONAL FUNDS Kemper Global Blue Chip Fund Kemper International Growth and Income Fund Kemper Emerging Markets Income Fund Kemper Emerging Markets Growth Fund Kemper Latin America Fund SUPPLEMENT TO STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AS REVISED JANUARY 14, 1998 The following disclosure supplements information in each Fund's Statement of Additional Information. PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION OF SHARES The Fund has authorized certain members of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. ("NASD"), other than Kemper Distributors, Inc. ("KDI"), to accept purchase and redemption orders for the Fund's shares. Those brokers may also designate other parties to accept purchase and redemption orders on the Fund's behalf. Orders for purchase or redemption will be deemed to have been received by the Fund when such brokers or their authorized designees accept the orders. Subject to the terms of the contract between the Fund and the broker, ordinarily orders will be priced at the Fund's net asset value next computed after acceptance by such brokers or their authorized designees. Further, if purchases or redemptions of the Fund's shares are arranged and settlement is made at an investor's election through any other authorized NASD member, that member may, at its discretion, charge a fee for that service. The Board of Trustees or Directors as the case may be ("Board") of the Fund and KDI each has the right to limit the amount of purchases by, and to refuse to sell to, any person. The Board and KDI may suspend or terminate the offering of shares of the Fund at any time for any reason. April 30, 1998 KMF-1SS 2 162 KEMPER EQUITY FUNDS/GROWTH STYLE KEMPER INCOME FUNDS Kemper Aggressive Growth Fund ("KAGGF") Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund ("KARGF") Kemper Blue Chip Fund ("KBCF") Kemper Diversified Income Fund ("KDIF") Kemper Growth Fund ("KGF") Kemper U.S. Government Securities Fund ("KGSF") Kemper Quantitative Equity Fund ("KQEF") Kemper High Yield Series ("KHYS") Kemper Small Capitalization Equity Fund ("KSCF") comprised of the following two series: Kemper Technology Fund ("KTEC") Kemper High Yield Fund ("KHYF") Kemper Total Return Fund ("KTRF") Kemper High Yield Opportunity Fund ("KHYOF") Kemper Value+Growth Fund ("KVGF") Kemper Income and Capital Preservation Fund ("KICPF") SUPPLEMENT TO STATEMENT OF Kemper Portfolios ("KP") including the following ADDITIONAL INFORMATION series: DATED DECEMBER 31, 1996 Kemper U.S. Mortgage Fund ("KUSMF") Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund ("KSIGF") ------------------------- SUPPLEMENT TO STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED DECEMBER 30, 1997 KEMPER GLOBAL INCOME FUND ("KGIF") ------------------------- KEMPER INTERNATIONAL FUND ("KIF") KEMPER CASH RESERVES FUND ("KCRF") SUPPLEMENT TO STATEMENT OF (A SERIES OF KEMPER PORTFOLIOS) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SUPPLEMENT TO STATEMENT OF DATED MARCH 1, 1997 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ------------------------- DATED DECEMBER 30, 1997 ------------------------- KEMPER ASIAN GROWTH FUND ("KAGF") SUPPLEMENT TO STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED APRIL 1, 1997 -------------------------
KEMPER TAX-FREE INCOME FUNDS Kemper National Tax-Free Income Series ("KNTIS") comprised of the following two series: Kemper Municipal Bond Fund ("KMBF") Kemper Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund ("KIMBF") Kemper State Tax-Free Income Series ("KSTIS") comprised of the following eight series: Kemper California Tax-Free Income Fund ("KCATF") Kemper Florida Tax-Free Income Fund ("KFLTF") Kemper Michigan Tax-Free Income Fund ("KMITF") Kemper New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund ("KNJTF") Kemper New York Tax-Free Income Fund ("KNYTF") Kemper Ohio Tax-Free Income Fund ("KOHTF") Kemper Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income Fund ("KPATF") Kemper Texas Tax-Free Income Fund ("KTXTF") SUPPLEMENT TO STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED NOVEMBER 26, 1997 INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS--MASTER/FEEDER FUND STRUCTURE Certain Series, Portfolios or Funds have amended their fundamental policies to permit a master/feeder fund structure. Following is a list of each Series', Portfolio's or Fund's fundamental policies that were so 163 amended. Where necessary, the number identifying each Fund's policies that were amended is indicated in brackets following each Series', Portfolio's or Fund's name, as applicable. As a matter of fundamental policy, each Series, Portfolio or Fund will not: KTEC[(1)], KGSF[(2)], KMBF[(3)]: Purchase securities of any issuer (other than obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States Government, its agencies or instrumentalities) if, as a result, more than 5% of the Fund's total assets would be invested in securities of that issuer, except that all or substantially all of the assets of the Fund may be invested in another registered investment company having the same investment objective and substantially similar investment policies as the Fund. KSTIS (EXCEPT KCATF AND KTXTF): (11) Purchase securities of any issuer (other than obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States Government, its agencies or instrumentalities) if, as a result, more than 5% of the total value of the Fund's assets would be invested in securities of that issuer, except that, with respect to 50% of the Fund's total assets, the Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities of any one issuer, and except that all or substantially all of the assets of the Fund may be invested in another registered investment company having the same investment objective and substantially similar investment policies as the Fund. KCATF: (3) Purchase securities of any issuer (other than obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States Government, its agencies or instrumentalities) if, as a result, more than 5% of the total value of the Fund's assets would be invested in securities of that issuer, except that, with respect to 50% of the Fund's total assets, the Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities of any one issuer, and except that all or substantially all of the assets of the Fund may be invested in another registered investment company having the same investment objective and substantially similar investment policies as the Fund. KHYOF: (1) With respect to 75% of the Fund's total assets, purchase securities of any issuer (other than securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its agencies or instrumentalities) if, as a result, (a) more than 5% of the Fund's total assets would be invested in securities of that issuer, or (b) the Fund would hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of that issuer, except that all or substantially all of the assets of the Fund may be invested in another registered investment company having the same investment objective and substantially similar investment policies as the Fund. KTEC: (2) Purchase more than 10% of any class of securities of any issuer, except that all or substantially all of the assets of the Fund may be invested in another registered investment company having the same investment objective and substantially similar investment policies as the Fund. All debt securities and all preferred stocks are each considered as one class. KSTIS (EXCEPT KCATF AND KTXTF): (2) Purchase securities (other than securities of the United States Government, its agencies or instrumentalities, or of a state or its political subdivisions) if as a result of such purchase 25% or more of its total assets would be invested in any industry, except that all or substantially all of the assets of the Fund may be 164 invested in another registered investment company having the same investment objective and substantially similar investment policies as the Fund. KTEC: (7) Invest 25% of more of its total assets in any one industry, except that all or substantially all of the assets of the Fund may be invested in another registered investment company having the same investment objective and substantially similar investment policies as the Fund. Water, communications, electric and gas utilities shall each be considered a separate industry. KHYOF: (7) Concentrate more than 25% of the value of its assets in any one industry, except that all or substantially all of the assets of the Fund may be invested in another registered investment company having the same investment objective and substantially similar investment policies as the Fund. Water, communications, electric and gas utilities shall each be considered a separate industry. KMBF: (2) With respect to temporary investments, purchase securities (other than securities of the United States Government, its agencies or instrumentalities) if as a result of such purchase more than 25% of the Fund's total assets would be invested in any industry, except that all or substantially all of the assets of the Fund may be invested in another registered investment company having the same investment objective and substantially similar investment policies as the Fund. KCATF: (2) Purchase securities (other than securities of the United States Government, its agencies or instrumentalities, or the State of California or its political subdivisions) if as a result of such purchase more than 25% of the Fund's total assets would be invested in any one industry, except that all or substantially all of the assets of the Fund may be invested in another registered investment company having the same investment objective and substantially similar investment policies as the Fund. KGSF: (1) Purchase any securities other than obligations issued or guaranteed by the United States Government or its agencies, some of which may be subject to repurchase agreements, except that the Fund may engage in options and financial futures transactions, and except that all or substantially all of the assets of the Fund may be invested in another registered investment company having the same investment objective and substantially similar investment policies as the Fund. KTEC[(9)], KHYOF[(9)], KMBF[(10)], KSTIS (EXCEPT KTXTF)[(7)], KCATF [(10)]: Underwrite securities issued by others except to the extent the Fund may be deemed to be an underwriter, under the federal securities laws, in connection with the disposition of portfolio securities, and except that all or substantially all of the assets of the Fund may be invested in another registered investment company having the same investment objective and substantially similar investment policies as the Fund. KGSF: (7) Act as an underwriter of securities, except to the extent the Fund may be deemed to be an underwriter in connection with the disposition of portfolio securities, and except that all or substantially all of the assets 165 of the Fund may be invested in another registered investment company having the same investment objective and substantially similar investment policies as the Fund. KCATF: (1) Purchase securities or make investments other than in accordance with its investment objective and policies, except that all or substantially all of the assets of the Fund may be invested in another registered investment company having the same investment objective and substantially similar investment policies as the Fund. KMBF, KSTIS (EXCEPT KCATF AND KTXTF): (1) Make investments other than in accordance with its investment objective and policies, except that all or substantially all of the assets of the Fund may be invested in another registered investment company having the same investment objective and substantially similar investment policies as the Fund. In addition, with respect to Kemper Equity Funds/Growth Style, the following non-fundamental investment restrictions are deleted: INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS--DELETIONS (with respect to all Kemper Equity Funds/Growth Style except KAGGF and KSCF) Each Fund may not: Purchase or retain the securities of any issuer if any of the officers, trustees or directors of the Fund or its investment adviser owns beneficially more than 1/2 of 1% of the securities of such issuer and together own more than 5% of the securities of such issuer. (with respect to all Kemper Equity Funds/Growth Style except KAGGF) Each Fund may not: (i) Invest in interests in oil, gas, or other mineral exploration or development programs, although it may invest in the securities of issuers which invest in or sponsor such programs. (ii) Invest in oil, gas and other mineral leases. (with respect to all Kemper Equity Funds/Growth Style except KAGGF and KBCF) Each Fund may not: (i) Invest more than 5% of the Fund's total assets in securities of issuers which with their predecessors have a record of less than three years continuous operation and equity securities of issuers which are not readily marketable. (ii) Invest in warrants if more than 5% of the Fund's net assets would be invested in warrants. Included within that amount, but not to exceed 2% of the Fund's net assets, may be warrants not listed on the New York or American Stock Exchanges. Warrants acquired in units or attached to securities may be deemed to be without value for such purposes. (iii) Invest more than 5% of its total assets in restricted securities, excluding restricted securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 that have been determined to be liquid pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees, provided that the total amounts of Fund assets invested in restricted securities and securities of issuers which with their predecessors have a record of less than three years continuous operation will not exceed 15% of total assets. (iv) Purchase or sell real property (including limited partnership interests but excluding readily marketable interests in real estate investment trusts and readily marketable securities of companies which invest in real estate). 166 (with respect to all Kemper Equity Funds/Growth Style except KAGGF and KTRF) Each Fund may not: Invest more than 10% of its total assets in securities of real estate investment trusts. (The Quantitative Fund currently does not intend to invest more than 5% of its net assets in securities of real estate investment trusts). (with respect to KBCF) The Fund may not: Invest more than 5% of the Fund's total assets in securities of issuers (other than obligations of, or guarantees by, the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities) which with their predecessors have a record of less than three years continuous operation and equity securities of issuers which are not readily marketable. (with respect to KSCF) The Fund may not: Purchase or retain the securities of any issuer if any of the officers or trustees of the Fund or its investment adviser owns beneficially more than 1/2 of 1% of the securities of such issuer and together own more than 5% of the securities of such issuer. (with respect to KTRF) The Fund may not: Invest more than 10% of its total assets in securities of real estate investment funds. With respect to KGIF and KIF, the following non-fundamental investment restrictions are deleted: (with respect to KGIF and KIF) Each Fund may not: (i) Purchase or retain the securities of any issuer if any of the officers, trustees or directors of the Fund or its investment adviser owns beneficially more than 1/2 of 1% of the securities of such issuer and together own more than 5% of the securities of such issuer. (ii) Invest in oil, gas and other mineral leases. (iii) Invest in warrants if more than 5% of the Fund's net assets would be invested in warrants. Included within that amount, but not to exceed 2% of the Fund's net assets, may be warrants not listed on the New York or American Stock Exchanges. Warrants acquired in units or attached to securities may be deemed to be without value for such purposes. (iv) Invest more than 5% of its total assets in restricted securities, excluding restricted securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 that have been determined to be liquid pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees, provided that the total amount of Fund assets invested in restricted securities and securities of issuers which with their predecessors have a record of less than three years continuous operation will not exceed 15% of total assets. (v) Invest more than 10% of its total assets in securities of real estate investment trusts. (with respect to KIF only) The Fund may not: (i) Invest in interests in oil, gas, or other mineral exploration or development programs, although it may invest in the securities of issuers which invest in or sponsor such programs. (ii) Invest more than 5% of the Fund's total assets in securities of issuers which with their predecessors have a record of less than three years continuous operation and equity securities of issuers which are not readily marketable. (iii) Purchase or sell real property (including limited partnership interests but excluding readily marketable interests in real estate investment trusts and readily marketable securities of companies which invest in real estate). 167 (with respect to KGIF only) The Fund may not: (i) Invest in interests in oil or gas exploration or development programs, although it may invest in the securities of issuers which invest in or sponsor such programs. (ii) Invest more than 5% of the Fund's total assets in securities of issuers (other than obligations of, or guaranteed by, the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities) which with their predecessors have a record of less than three years continuous operation and equity securities of issuers which are not readily marketable. With respect to Kemper Income Funds and KCRF, the following non-fundamental investment restrictions are deleted: (with respect to KARGF, KDIF, KHYF, KICPF, KSIGF) Each Fund may not: Purchase or retain the securities of any issuer if any of the officers, trustees or directors of the Fund, or its investment adviser owns beneficially more than 1/2 of 1% of the securities of such issuer and together own more than 5% of the securities of such issuer. (with respect to KARGF, KDIF, KICPF, KHYF, KSIGF) Each Fund may not: Invest in interests in oil, gas, or other mineral exploration or development programs, although it may invest in the securities of issuers which invest in or sponsor such programs. (with respect to KCRF, KUSMF, KSIGF) Each Fund may not: Invest in oil, gas or other mineral exploration or development programs. (with respect to KARGF, KDIF, KHYF, and KICPF) Each Fund may not: Invest in oil, gas and other mineral leases. (with respect to KARGF and KSIGF) Each Fund may not: Invest more than 5% of the Fund's total assets in securities of issuers (other than obligations of, or guaranteed by, the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities including collateralized obligations thereof) which with their predecessors have a record of less than three years continuous operations. (with respect to KDIF, KICPF and KHYF) Each Fund may not: Invest more than 5% of the Fund's total assets in securities of issuers which with their predecessors have a record of less than three years continuous operation and equity securities of issuers which are not readily marketable. (with respect to KARGF, KCRF, KUSMF, KSIGF, KDIF, KHYF, KICPF) Each Fund may not: Invest in warrants if more than 5% of the Fund's net assets would be invested in warrants. Included within that amount, but not to exceed 2% of the Fund's net assets, may be warrants not listed on the New York or American Stock Exchanges. Warrants acquired in units or attached to securities may be deemed to be without value for such purposes. (with respect to KARGF and KSIGF) Each Fund may not: Invest more than 5% of its total assets in restricted securities, excluding restricted securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 that have been determined to be liquid pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees, provided that the total amount of Fund assets invested in restricted securities and securities of issuers which with their predecessor have a record of less than three years continuous operation will not exceed 15% of total assets. 168 (with respect to KARGF, KDIF, KHYF and KICPF) Each Fund may not: Purchase or sell real property (including limited partnership interests but excluding readily marketable interests in real estate investment trusts and readily marketable securities of companies which invest in real estate). (with respect to KCRF, KUSMF, KSIGF) Each Fund may not: Invest in limited partnership interests in real estate. (with respect to KARGF, KHYF and KSIGF) Each Fund may not: Invest more than 10% of its total assets in securities of real estate investment trusts. (with respect to KDIF and KICPF) Each Fund may not: Invest more than 10% of its total assets in securities of real estate investment trusts. OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES Mr. Morax and Mr. Timbers are no longer trustees of the Funds for which they served as trustees. The following are new trustees: DANIEL PIERCE (03/18/34), Trustee*, (63), 345 Park Avenue, New York, Managing Director, Scudder Kemper. New York; Director, Fiduciary Trust Company; Director, Fiduciary Company Incorporated. EDMOND D. VILLANI (03/04/47), Trustee*, (50), 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York; Chief Executive Officer, Scudder Kemper. PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS To the maximum extent feasible, it is expected that Scudder Kemper will place orders for portfolio transactions through Scudder Investor Services, Inc., Two International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110 ("SIS"), a corporation registered as a broker-dealer and a subsidiary of Scudder. SIS will place orders on behalf of the Funds with issuers, underwriters or other brokers and dealers. SIS will not receive any commission, fee or other remuneration from the Funds for this service. December 31, 1997 KMF-IQQ 169 EXHIBIT B STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DECEMBER 30, 1997 KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND (THE "ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND") KEMPER DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND (THE "DIVERSIFIED FUND") KEMPER U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES FUND (THE "GOVERNMENT FUND") KEMPER HIGH YIELD FUND (THE "HIGH YIELD FUND") KEMPER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND (THE "OPPORTUNITY FUND") KEMPER INCOME AND CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND (THE "INCOME AND CAPITAL FUND") KEMPER U.S. MORTGAGE FUND (THE "MORTGAGE FUND") KEMPER SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND (THE "SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND") 222 SOUTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 1-800-621-1048 This Statement of Additional Information is not a prospectus. It is the combined Statement of Additional Information for each of the funds (the "Funds") listed above. It should be read in conjunction with the combined prospectus of the Funds dated December 30, 1997. The prospectus may be obtained without charge from the Funds. ------------------ TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page ---- Investment Restrictions..................................... B-2 Investment Policies and Techniques.......................... B-11 Portfolio Transactions...................................... B-18 Investment Manager and Underwriter.......................... B-20 Purchase and Redemption of Shares........................... B-27 Dividends and Taxes......................................... B-28 Performance................................................. B-30 Officers and Trustees....................................... B-45 Shareholder Rights.......................................... B-51 Opportunity Fund -- Report of Independent Auditors (September 18, 1997)...................................... B-53 Opportunity Fund -- Statement of Net Assets (September 18, 1997)..................................................... B-54 Appendix--Rating of Investments............................. B-55
The financial statements appearing in each Fund's 1997 Annual Report to Shareholders are incorporated herein by reference. The Annual Report for the Fund for which this Statement of Additional Information is requested accompanies this document. KFIF-13 12/97 (LOGO)printed on recycled paper 170 INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS Each Fund has adopted certain fundamental investment restrictions which, together with the investment objective and fundamental policies of such Fund, cannot be changed without approval of a majority of its outstanding voting shares. As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, this means the lesser of the vote of (a) 67% of the shares of the Fund present at a meeting where more than 50% of the outstanding shares are present in person or by proxy or (b) more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND MAY NOT, AS A FUNDAMENTAL POLICY: (1) Purchase securities of any issuer (other than obligations of, or guaranteed by, the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities) if, as a result, more than 5% of the total value of the Fund's assets would be invested in securities of that issuer. (2) Purchase more than 10% of any class of voting securities of any issuer. (3) Make loans to others provided that the Fund may purchase debt obligations or repurchase agreements and it may lend its securities in accordance with its investment objective and policies. (4) Borrow money except as a temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes, and then only in an amount up to one-third of the value of its total assets, in order to meet redemption requests without immediately selling any portfolio securities. If, for any reason, the current value of the Fund's total assets falls below an amount equal to three times the amount of its indebtedness from money borrowed, the Fund will, within three days (not including Sundays and holidays), reduce its indebtedness to the extent necessary. The Fund will not borrow for leverage purposes and will not purchase securities or make investments while borrowings are outstanding. (5) Pledge, hypothecate, mortgage or otherwise encumber more than 15% of its total assets and then only to secure borrowings permitted by restriction 4 above. (The collateral arrangements with respect to options, financial futures and delayed delivery transactions and any margin payments in connection therewith are not deemed to be pledges or other encumbrances.) (6) Purchase securities on margin, except to obtain such short-term credits as may be necessary for the clearance of transactions; however, the Fund may make margin deposits in connection with options and financial futures transactions. (7) Make short sales of securities or maintain a short position for the account of the Fund unless at all times when a short position is open it owns an equal amount of such securities or owns securities which, without payment of any further consideration, are convertible into or exchangeable for securities of the same issue as, and equal in amount to, the securities sold short and unless not more than 10% of the Fund's total assets is held as collateral for such sales at any one time. (8) Write or sell put or call options, combinations thereof or similar options on more than 25% of the Fund's net assets; nor may the Fund purchase put or call options if more than 5% of the Fund's net assets would be invested in premiums on put and call options, combinations thereof or similar options; however, the Fund may buy or sell options on financial futures contracts. (9) Purchase securities (other than securities of the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities including collateralized obligations thereof) if as a result of such purchase 25% or more of the Fund's total assets would be invested in any one industry. (10) Invest in commodities or commodity futures contracts, although it may buy or sell financial futures contracts and options on such contracts; or in real estate, although it may invest in securities which are secured by real estate and securities of issuers which invest or deal in real estate. B-2 171 (11) Underwrite securities issued by others except to the extent the Fund may be deemed to be an underwriter, under the federal securities laws, in connection with the disposition of portfolio securities. (12) Issue senior securities except as permitted under the Investment Company Act of 1940. If a percentage restriction is adhered to at the time of investment, a later increase or decrease in percentage beyond the specified limit resulting from a change in values or net assets will not be considered a violation. The Fund did not borrow money as permitted by investment restriction number 4 in the latest fiscal year and it has no present intention of borrowing during the current year. The Fund has adopted the following non-fundamental restrictions, which may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. The Adjustable Rate Fund may not: (i) Invest for the purpose of exercising control or management of another issuer. (ii) Invest more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. THE DIVERSIFIED FUND MAY NOT, AS A FUNDAMENTAL POLICY: (1) With respect to 75% of the Fund's total assets, purchase securities of any issuer (other than securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its agencies or instrumentalities) if, as a result, (a) more than 5% of the Fund's total assets would be invested in securities of that issuer, or (b) the Fund would hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of that issuer. (2) Lend money or securities, provided that the making of time or demand deposits with banks and the purchase of debt securities such as bonds, debentures, commercial paper, repurchase agreements and short-term obligations in accordance with its objective and policies are not prohibited and the Fund may lend its portfolio securities as described in the prospectus. (3) Borrow money except for temporary or emergency purposes (but not for the purpose of purchase of investments) and then only in an amount not to exceed 5% of the Fund's net assets; or pledge the Fund's securities or receivables or transfer or assign or otherwise encumber them in an amount exceeding the amount of the borrowing secured thereby. (4) Engage in margin purchases except to obtain such short-term credits as may be necessary for the clearance of transactions; however, the Fund may make margin deposits in connection with financial futures and options transactions; nor may the Fund make short sales of securities or maintain a short position unless, at all times when a short position is open, the Fund owns an equal amount of such securities or securities convertible into or exchangeable for securities, without payment of additional consideration, which are equal in amount to and of the same issue as the securities sold short and such securities are not subject to outstanding call options, and unless not more than 10% of the Fund's net assets is held as collateral for such sales at any one time. (Management does not intend to make such sales except for the purpose of deferring realization of gain or loss for federal income tax purposes.) (5) Write (sell) put or call options, combinations thereof or similar options; nor may it purchase put or call options if more than 5% of the Fund's net assets would be invested in premiums on the purchase of put and call options, combinations thereof or similar options; except that the Fund may write covered call options with respect to its portfolio securities or securities indices, or write secured put options; and the Fund may enter into closing transactions with respect to such options, and may buy or sell options on financial futures contracts. (6) Concentrate more than 25% of the value of its assets in any one industry. Water, communications, electric and gas utilities shall each be considered a separate industry. (7) Invest in commodities or commodity futures contracts, although it may buy or sell financial futures contracts and options of such contracts, and engage in foreign currency transactions; or in real estate, although it may invest in securities which are secured by real estate and securities of issuers which invest or deal in real estate. B-3 172 (8) Underwrite securities issued by others except to the extent the Fund may be deemed to be an underwriter, under the federal securities laws, in connection with the disposition of portfolio securities. (9) Issue senior securities except as permitted under the Investment Company Act of 1940. If a percentage restriction is adhered to at the time of investment, a later increase or decrease in percentage beyond the specified limit resulting from a change in values or net assets will not be considered a violation. The Fund did not borrow money as permitted by investment restriction number 3 in the latest fiscal year, though it may borrow in the future as permitted by that investment restriction. The Fund has adopted the following non-fundamental restrictions, which may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. The Diversified Fund may not: (i) Invest for the purpose of exercising control or management of another issuer. (ii) Purchase securities of other investment companies, except in connection with a merger, consolidation, reorganization or acquisition of assets, unless immediately thereafter not more than (i) 3% of the total outstanding voting stock of such company would be owned by the Fund, (ii) 5% of the Fund's total assets would be invested in any one such company, and (iii) 10% of the Fund's total assets would be invested in such securities. (iii) Invest more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. THE GOVERNMENT FUND MAY NOT, AS A FUNDAMENTAL POLICY: (1) Purchase any securities other than obligations issued or guaranteed by the United States Government or its agencies, some of which may be subject to repurchase agreements, except that the Fund may engage in options and financial futures transactions. (2) Purchase securities of any issuer (other than obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States Government, its agencies or instrumentalities) if, as a result, more than 5% of the Fund's total assets would be invested in securities of that issuer. (3) Write or sell put or call options, combinations thereof or similar options on more than 25% of the Fund's net assets; nor may it purchase put or call options if more than 5% of the Fund's net assets would be invested in premiums on put and call options, combinations thereof or similar options; however, the Fund may buy or sell options on financial futures contracts. (4) Invest in commodities or commodity futures contracts, although it may buy or sell financial futures contracts and options on such contracts; or in real estate (including real estate limited partnerships), although it may invest in securities which are secured by real estate and securities of issuers which invest or deal in real estate including real estate investment trusts. (5) Borrow money, except from banks for temporary purposes and then in amounts not in excess of 5% of the value of the Fund's assets at the time of such borrowing; or mortgage, pledge or hypothecate any assets except in connection with any such borrowing and in amounts not in excess of 7 1/2% of the value of the Fund's assets at the time of such borrowing. (This borrowing provision is not for investment leverage, but solely to facilitate management of the portfolio by enabling the Fund to meet redemption requests where the liquidation of portfolio securities is deemed to be disadvantageous or inconvenient.) Borrowings may take the form of a sale of portfolio securities accompanied by a simultaneous agreement as to their repurchase. (6) Make loans, except that the Fund may purchase or hold debt obligations in accordance with the investment restrictions set forth in paragraph 1 above and may enter into repurchase agreements for such securities, and may lend its portfolio securities against collateral consisting of cash, or securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or its agencies, which is equal at all times to at least 100% of the value of the securities loaned. (7) Act as an underwriter of securities, except to the extent the Fund may be deemed to be an underwriter in connection with the disposition of portfolio securities. B-4 173 If a percentage restriction is adhered to at the time of investment, a later increase or decrease in percentage beyond the specified limit resulting from a change in values or net assets will not be considered a violation. The Fund did not borrow money as permitted by investment restriction number 5 in the latest fiscal year and it has no present intention of borrowing during the current year. The Government Fund has adopted the following non-fundamental restriction which may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. The Government Fund may not: (1) Invest more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. THE HIGH YIELD FUND MAY NOT, AS A FUNDAMENTAL POLICY: (1) With respect to 75% of the Fund's total assets, purchase securities of any issuer (other than securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its agencies or instrumentalities) if, as a result, (a) more than 5% of the Fund's total assets would be invested in securities of that issuer, or (b) the Fund would hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of that issuer. (2) Lend money or securities, provided that the making of time or demand deposits with banks and the purchase of debt securities such as bonds, debentures, commercial paper, repurchase agreements and short-term obligations in accordance with its objectives and policies are not prohibited and it may lend its securities as discussed under "Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors -- Additional Investment Information" in the prospectus. (3) Borrow money except for temporary or emergency purposes (but not for the purpose of purchase of investments) and then only in an amount not to exceed 5% of the Fund's net assets; or pledge the Fund's securities or receivables or transfer or assign or otherwise encumber them in an amount exceeding the amount of the borrowing secured thereby. (4) Invest more than 25% of the Fund's total assets in fixed income securities which are payable in currencies other than United States Dollars. (Investments in such securities may involve risks which differ from investments in securities of U.S. issuers, such as future political and economic developments, the possible imposition of governmental restrictions and taxes, as well as currency fluctuation.) (5) Engage in margin purchases except to obtain such short-term credits as may be necessary for the clearance of transactions; however, the Fund may make margin deposits in connection with financial futures and options transactions; nor may the Fund make short sales of securities or maintain a short position unless, at all times when a short position is open, the Fund owns an equal amount of such securities or securities convertible into or exchangeable for securities, without payment of additional consideration, which are equal in amount to and of the same issue as the securities sold short and such securities are not subject to outstanding call options, and unless not more than 10% of the Fund's net assets is held as collateral for such sales at any one time. (Management does not intend to make such sales except for the purpose of deferring realization of gain or loss for federal income tax purposes.) (6) Write or sell put or call options, combinations thereof or similar options on more than 25% of the Fund's net assets; nor may it purchase put or call options if more than 5% of the Fund's net assets would be invested in premiums on put and call options, combinations thereof or similar options; however, the Fund may buy or sell options on financial futures contracts. (7) Concentrate more than 25% of the value of its assets in any one industry. Water, communications, electric and gas utilities shall each be considered a separate industry. (8) Invest in commodities or commodity futures contracts, although it may buy or sell financial futures contracts and options on such contracts, and engage in foreign currency transactions; or in real estate, although it may invest in securities which are secured by real estate and securities of issuers which invest or deal in real estate. (9) Underwrite securities issued by others except to the extent the Fund may be deemed to be an underwriter, under the federal securities laws, in connection with the disposition of portfolio securities. B-5 174 (10) Issue senior securities except as permitted under the Investment Company Act of 1940. If a percentage restriction is adhered to at the time of investment, a later increase or decrease in percentage beyond the specified limit resulting from a change in values or net assets will not be considered a violation. The Fund did not borrow money as permitted by investment restriction number 3 in the latest fiscal year; though it may borrow in the future as permitted by that investment restriction. The Fund has adopted the following non-fundamental restrictions, which may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. The High Yield Fund may not: (i) Invest for the purpose of exercising control or management of another issuer. (ii) Purchase securities of other investment companies, except in connection with a merger, consolidation, reorganization or acquisition of assets, unless immediately thereafter not more than (i) 3% of the total outstanding voting stock of such company would be owned by the Fund, (ii) 5% of the Fund's total assets would be invested in any one such company, and (iii) 10% of the Fund's total assets would be invested in such securities. (iii) Invest more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. THE INCOME AND CAPITAL FUND MAY NOT, AS A FUNDAMENTAL POLICY: (1) Invest in securities other than those specified under "Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors" in the prospectus. This restriction does not prevent the Fund from holding common stocks or other corporate securities not qualifying as debt obligations if such securities are acquired through conversion provisions of debt securities or from corporate reorganizations. Nor does it prevent the holding of debt securities whose quality rating is reduced by the rating services below those specified under "Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors" after purchase by the Fund. (2) Purchase securities of any issuer (other than obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States or Canadian governments, their agencies or instrumentalities) if, as a result, more than 5% of the Fund's total assets would be invested in securities of that issuer. (3) Purchase more than 10% of any class of securities of any issuer. All debt securities and all preferred stocks are each considered as one class. (4) Lend money or securities, provided that the making of time or demand deposits with banks and the purchase of debt securities such as bonds, debentures, commercial paper, repurchase agreements and short-term obligations in accordance with its objective and policies are not prohibited and the Fund may lend its portfolio securities as described under "Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors -- Additional Investment Information" in the prospectus. (5) Borrow money except for temporary or emergency purposes (but not for the purpose of purchase of investments) and then only in an amount not to exceed 5% of the Fund's net assets; or pledge the Fund's securities or receivables or transfer or assign or otherwise encumber them in an amount exceeding the amount of the borrowing secured thereby. (6) Make short sales of securities, or purchase any securities on margin except to obtain such short-term credits as may be necessary for the clearance of transactions; however, the Fund may make margin deposits in connection with financial futures and options transactions. (7) Write or sell put or call options, combinations thereof or similar options on more than 25% of the Fund's net assets; nor may it purchase put or call options if more than 5% of the Fund's net assets would be invested in premiums on put and call options, combinations thereof or similar options; however, the Fund may buy or sell options on financial futures contracts. (8) Concentrate more than 25% of the value of its assets in any one industry. Water, communications, electric and gas utilities shall each be considered a separate industry. B-6 175 (9) Invest in commodities or commodity futures contracts, although it may buy or sell financial futures contracts and options on such contracts, and engage in foreign currency transactions; or in real estate, although it may invest in securities which are secured by real estate and securities of issuers which invest or deal in real estate. (10) Underwrite securities issued by others except to the extent the Fund may be deemed to be an underwriter, under the federal securities laws, in connection with the disposition of portfolio securities. (11) Issue senior securities except as permitted under the Investment Company Act of 1940. If a percentage restriction is adhered to at the time of investment, a later increase or decrease in percentage beyond the specified limit resulting from a change in values or net assets will not be considered a violation. The Fund did not borrow money as permitted by investment restriction number 5 in the latest fiscal year and it has no present intention of borrowing during the current year. The Fund has adopted the following non-fundamental restrictions, which may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. The Income and Capital Fund may not: (i) Invest for the purpose of exercising control or management of another issuer. (ii) Purchase securities of other investment companies, except in connection with a merger, consolidation, reorganization or acquisition of assets. (iii) Invest more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. THE MORTGAGE FUND MAY NOT, AS A FUNDAMENTAL POLICY: (1) Purchase securities or make investments other than in accordance with its investment objective and policies. (2) Purchase securities of any issuer (other than obligations of, or guaranteed by, the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities) if, as a result, more than 5% of the value of the Fund's net assets would be invested in securities of that issuer. (3) Purchase more than 10% of any class of securities of any issuer. All debt securities and all preferred stocks are each considered as one class. (4) Invest more than 5% of the Fund's total assets in securities of issuers (other than obligations of, or guaranteed by, the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities) which with their predecessors have a record of less than three years continuous operation. (5) Enter into repurchase agreements if more than 10% of the Fund's net assets valued at the time of the transaction would be subject to repurchase agreements maturing in more than seven days. (6) Make loans to others (except through the purchase of debt obligations or repurchase agreements or by lending its portfolio securities in accordance with its investment objective and policies). (7) Borrow money except as a temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes and then only in an amount up to one-third of the value of its total assets (any such borrowings under this section will not be collateralized). If, for any reason, the current value of the Fund's total assets falls below an amount equal to three times the amount of its indebtedness from money borrowed, the Fund will, within three business days, reduce its indebtedness to the extent necessary. [The Fund will not borrow for leverage purposes, and while borrowings are outstanding securities will not be purchased.] (8) Concentrate more than 25% of the Fund's net assets in any one industry. (9) Purchase or retain the securities of any issuer if any of the officers, trustees or directors of Kemper Portfolios or its investment adviser owns beneficially more than 1/2 of 1% of the securities of such issuer and together they own more than 5% of the securities of such issuer. B-7 176 (10) Invest more than 5% of the Fund's total assets in securities restricted as to disposition under the federal securities laws (except commercial paper issued under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933) and no more than 10% of its assets will be invested in securities which are considered illiquid. [Repurchase agreements maturing in more than 7 days are considered illiquid for purposes of this restriction.] (11) Invest for the purpose of exercising control or management of another issuer. (12) Invest in interests in oil, gas or other mineral exploration or development programs, although it may invest in the securities of issuers which invest in or sponsor such programs. (13) Purchase securities of other investment companies, except in connection with a merger, consolidation, reorganization or acquisition of assets. (14) Underwrite securities issued by others except to the extent the Fund may be deemed to be an underwriter, under the federal securities laws, in connection with the disposition of portfolio securities. (15) Issue senior securities as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940. (16) Make short sales of securities, or purchase any securities on margin except to obtain such short-term credits as may be necessary for the clearance of transactions; however, the Fund may make margin deposits in connection with financial futures and option transactions. (17) Write (sell) put or call options, combinations thereof or similar options except that the Fund may write covered call options on up to 100% of the Fund's net assets and may write secured put options on up to 50% of the Fund's net assets; nor may the Fund purchase put or call options if more than 5% of the Fund's net assets would be invested in premiums on put and call options, combinations thereof or similar options; however, the Fund may buy or sell options on financial futures contracts. (18) Invest in commodities or commodity futures contracts although the Fund may buy or sell financial futures contracts and options on such contracts; or in real estate, although it may invest in securities which are secured by real estate and securities of issuers which invest or deal in real estate. If a percentage restriction is adhered to at the time of investment, a later increase or decrease in percentage beyond the specified limit resulting from a change in values or total assets will not be considered a violation. The Fund did not borrow money as permitted by investment restriction number 7 in the latest fiscal year, and it has no present intention of borrowing during the current year. THE OPPORTUNITY FUND MAY NOT, AS A FUNDAMENTAL POLICY: (1) With respect to 75% of the Fund's total assets, purchase securities of any issuer (other than securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its agencies or instrumentalities) if, as a result, (a) more than 5% of the Fund's total assets would be invested in securities of that issuer, or (b) the Fund would hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of that issuer. (2) Lend money or securities, provided that the making of time or demand deposits with banks and the purchase of debt securities such as bonds, debentures, commercial paper, repurchase agreements and short-term obligations in accordance with its objectives and policies are not prohibited and it may lend its securities as discussed under "Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors -- Additional Investment Information" in the prospectus. (3) Borrow money except (i) for leverage purposes, but not for more than 20% of the Fund's total assets, including the amount borrowed, and (ii) as a temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes, and then only in an amount up to one-third of the value of its total assets, including the amount borrowed, in order to meet redemption requests without immediately selling any portfolio securities. The maximum amount that the Fund may borrow is one-third of the value of its assets (including the amount borrowed). If, for any reason, the current value of the Fund's total assets falls below an amount equal to three times the amount of its indebtedness B-8 177 from money borrowed, the Fund will, within three days (not including Sundays and holidays), reduce its indebtedness to the extent necessary. (4) Engage in margin purchases except to obtain such short-term credits as may be necessary for the clearance of transactions; however, the Fund may make margin deposits in connection with financial futures and options transactions; nor may the Fund make short sales of securities or maintain a short position unless, at all times when a short position is open, the Fund owns an equal amount of such securities or securities convertible into or exchangeable for securities, without payment of additional consideration, which are equal in amount to and of the same issue as the securities sold short and such securities are not subject to outstanding call options, and unless not more than 10% of the Fund's net assets is held as collateral for such sales at any one time. (Management does not intend to make such sales except for the purpose of deferring realization of gain or loss for federal income tax purposes.) (5) Invest 25% or more of its total assets in any one industry. (6) Invest in commodities or commodity futures contracts, although it may buy or sell financial futures contracts and options on such contracts, and engage in foreign currency transactions; or in real estate, although it may invest in securities which are secured by real estate and securities of issuers which invest or deal in real estate. (7) Underwrite securities issued by others except to the extent the Fund may be deemed to be an underwriter, under the federal securities laws, in connection with the disposition of portfolio securities. (8) Issue senior securities except as permitted under the Investment Company Act of 1940. If a percentage restriction is adhered to at the time of investment, a later increase or decrease in percentage beyond the specified limit resulting from a change in values or net assets will not be considered a violation except as otherwise provided for in restriction number (3) above. The Fund has adopted the following non-fundamental restrictions, which may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. The Opportunity Fund may not: (i) Invest for the purpose of exercising control or management of another issuer. (ii) Purchase securities of other investment companies, except in connection with a merger, consolidation, reorganization or acquisition of assets, unless immediately thereafter not more than (i) 3% of the total outstanding voting stock of such company would be owned by the Fund, (ii) 5% of the Fund's total assets would be invested in any one such company, and (iii) 10% of the Fund's total assets would be invested in such securities. (iii) Invest more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. (iv) Write or sell put or call options, combinations thereof or similar options on more than 25% of the Fund's net assets; nor may it purchase put or call options if more than 5% of the Fund's net assets would be invested in premiums on put and call options, combinations thereof or similar options; however, the Fund may buy or sell options on financial futures contracts. THE SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND MAY NOT, AS A FUNDAMENTAL POLICY: (1) Purchase securities or make investments other than in accordance with its investment objective and policies. (2) Purchase securities of any issuer (other than obligations of, or guaranteed by, the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities) if, as a result, more than 5% of the value of the Fund's net assets would be invested in securities of that issuer. (3) Purchase more than 10% of any class of securities of any issuer. All debt securities and all preferred stocks are each considered as one class. (4) Make loans to others (except through the purchase of debt obligations or repurchase agreements or by lending its portfolio securities in accordance with its investment objective and policies). B-9 178 (5) Borrow money except as a temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes and then only in an amount up to one-third of the value of its total assets (any such borrowings under this section will not be collateralized). If, for any reason, the current value of the Fund's total assets falls below an amount equal to three times the amount of its indebtedness from money borrowed, the Fund will, within three business days, reduce its indebtedness to the extent necessary. [The Fund will not borrow for leverage purposes, and while borrowings are outstanding securities will not be purchased.] (6) Concentrate more than 10% of the Fund's net assets in any one industry. (7) Underwrite securities issued by others except to the extent the Fund may be deemed to be an underwriter, under the federal securities laws, in connection with the disposition of portfolio securities. (8) Issue senior securities except as permitted under the Investment Company Act of 1940. (9) Make short sales of securities, or purchase any securities on margin except to obtain such short-term credits as may be necessary for the clearance of transactions; however, the Fund may make margin deposits in connection with financial futures and option transactions. (10) Engage in put or call option transactions; however, the Fund may write (sell) put or call options on up to 25% of its net assets and may purchase put or call options if no more than 5% of its net assets would be invested in premiums on put and call options, combinations thereof or similar options; and the Fund may buy and sell options on financial futures contracts. (11) Invest in commodities or commodity futures contracts, although it may buy or sell financial futures contracts and options on such contracts; or in real estate, although it may invest in securities which are secured by real estate and securities of issuers which invest or deal in real estate. If a percentage restriction is adhered to at the time of investment, a later increase or decrease in percentage beyond the specified limit resulting from a change in values or net assets will not be considered a violation. The Fund did not borrow money as permitted by investment restriction number 5 in the latest fiscal year and it has no present intention of borrowing during the current year. The Fund has adopted the following non-fundamental restrictions, which may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. The Short- Intermediate Government Fund may not: (i) Invest for the purpose of exercising control or management of another issuer. (ii) Purchase securities of other investment companies, except in connection with a merger, consolidation, reorganization or acquisition of assets. This restriction does not apply to the Fund to the extent that certain collateralized obligations may be considered to be issued by an "investment company" (see "Investment Policies and Techniques --Collateralized Obligations"). (iii) Invest more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. B-10 179 INVESTMENT POLICIES AND TECHNIQUES GENERAL. Each Fund may engage in options and financial futures and other derivatives transactions in accordance with its respective investment objectives and policies. Each such Fund intends to engage in such transactions if it appears to the investment manager to be advantageous to do so in order to pursue its investment objective and also to hedge against the effects of market risks but not for speculative purposes. The use of futures and options, and possible benefits and attendant risks, are discussed below along with information concerning other investment policies and techniques. OPTIONS ON SECURITIES. A Fund may write (sell) "covered" call options on securities as long as it owns the underlying securities subject to the option or an option to purchase the same underlying securities, having an exercise price equal to or less than the exercise price of the "covered" option, or will establish and maintain for the term of the option a segregated account consisting of cash or other liquid securities ("eligible securities") to the extent required by applicable regulation in connection with the optioned securities. A Fund may write "covered" put options provided that, as long as the Fund is obligated as a writer of a put option, the Fund will own an option to sell the underlying securities subject to the option, having an exercise price equal to or greater than the exercise price of the "covered" option, or it will deposit and maintain in a segregated account eligible securities having a value equal to or greater than the exercise price of the option. A call option gives the purchaser the right to buy, and the writer the obligation to sell, the underlying security at the exercise price during or at the end of the option period. A put option gives the purchaser the right to sell, and the writer the obligation to buy, the underlying security at the exercise price during or at the end of the option period. The premium received for writing an option will reflect, among other things, the current market price of the underlying security, the relationship of the exercise price to such market price, the price volatility of the underlying security, the option period, supply and demand and interest rates. The Funds may write or purchase spread options, which are options for which the exercise price may be a fixed dollar spread or yield spread between the security underlying the option and another security that is used as a bench mark. The exercise price of an option may be below, equal to or above the current market value of the underlying security at the time the option is written. The buyer of a put who also owns the related security is protected by ownership of a put option against any decline in that security's price below the exercise price less the amount paid for the option. The ability to purchase put options allows a Fund to protect capital gains in an appreciated security it owns, without being required to actually sell that security. At times a Fund would like to establish a position in a security upon which call options are available. By purchasing a call option, a Fund is able to fix the cost of acquiring the security, this being the cost of the call plus the exercise price of the option. This procedure also provides some protection from an unexpected downturn in the market, because a Fund is only at risk for the amount of the premium paid for the call option which it can, if it chooses, permit to expire. During the option period the covered call writer gives up the potential for capital appreciation above the exercise price should the underlying security rise in value, and the secured put writer retains the risk of loss should the underlying security decline in value. For the covered call writer, substantial appreciation in the value of the underlying security would result in the security being "called away." For the secured put writer, substantial depreciation in the value of the underlying security would result in the security being "put to" the writer. If a covered call option expires unexercised, the writer realizes a gain in the amount of the premium received. If the covered call option writer has to sell the underlying security because of the exercise of a call option, it realizes a gain or loss from the sale of the underlying security, with the proceeds being increased by the amount of the premium. If a secured put option expires unexercised, the writer realizes a gain from the amount of the premium. If the secured put writer has to buy the underlying security because of the exercise of the put option, the secured put writer incurs an unrealized loss to the extent that the current market value of the underlying security is less than the exercise price of the put option. However, this would be offset in whole or in part by gain from the premium received. B-11 180 OVER-THE-COUNTER OPTIONS. As indicated in the prospectus (see "Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors"), the Funds may deal in over-the-counter traded options ("OTC options"). OTC options differ from exchange traded options in several respects. They are transacted directly with dealers and not with a clearing corporation, and there is a risk of nonperformance by the dealer as a result of the insolvency of such dealer or otherwise, in which event a Fund may experience material losses. However, in writing options the premium is paid in advance by the dealer. OTC options are available for a greater variety of securities, and a wider range of expiration dates and exercise prices, than are exchange traded options. Since there is no exchange, pricing is normally done by reference to information from market makers, which information is carefully monitored by the investment manager and verified in appropriate cases. A writer or purchaser of a put or call option can terminate it voluntarily only by entering into a closing transaction. In the case of OTC options, there can be no assurance that a continuous liquid secondary market will exist for any particular option at any specific time. Consequently, a Fund may be able to realize the value of an OTC option it has purchased only by exercising it or entering into a closing sale transaction with the dealer that issued it. Similarly, when a Fund writes an OTC option, it generally can close out that option prior to its expiration only by entering into a closing purchase transaction with the dealer to which the Fund originally wrote it. If a covered call option writer cannot effect a closing transaction, it cannot sell the underlying security until the option expires or the option is exercised. Therefore, a covered call option writer of an OTC option may not be able to sell an underlying security even though it might otherwise be advantageous to do so. Likewise, a secured put writer of an OTC option may be unable to sell the securities pledged to secure the put for other investment purposes while it is obligated as a put writer. Similarly, a purchaser of such put or call option might also find it difficult to terminate its position on a timely basis in the absence of a secondary market. The Funds understand the position of the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") to be that purchased OTC options and the assets used as "cover" for written OTC options are illiquid securities. The investment manager disagrees with this position and has found the dealers with which it engages in OTC options transactions generally agreeable to and capable of entering into closing transactions. The Funds have adopted procedures for engaging in OTC options for the purpose of reducing any potential adverse effect of such transactions upon the liquidity of the Funds' portfolios. A brief description of such procedures is set forth below. A Fund will only engage in OTC options transactions with dealers that have been specifically approved by the investment manager pursuant to procedures adopted by the Fund's Board of Trustees. The investment manager believes that the approved dealers should be able to enter into closing transactions if necessary and, therefore, present minimal credit risks to a Fund. The investment manager will monitor the creditworthiness of the approved dealers on an ongoing basis. A Fund currently will not engage in OTC options transactions if the amount invested by the Fund in OTC options, plus a "liquidity charge" related to OTC options written by the Fund, plus the amount invested by the Fund in illiquid securities, would exceed 15% of the Fund's net assets (10% of total assets for the Mortgage Fund). The "liquidity charge" referred to above is computed as described below. The Funds anticipate entering into agreements with dealers to which a Fund sells OTC options. Under these agreements a Fund would have the absolute right to repurchase the OTC options from the dealer at any time at a price no greater than a price established under the agreements (the "Repurchase Price"). The "liquidity charge" referred to above for a specific OTC option transaction will be the Repurchase Price related to the OTC option less the intrinsic value of the OTC option. The intrinsic value of an OTC call option for such purposes will be the amount by which the current market value of the underlying security exceeds the exercise price. In the case of an OTC put option, intrinsic value will be the amount by which the exercise price exceeds the current market value of the underlying security. If there is no such agreement requiring a dealer to allow the Fund to repurchase a specific OTC option written by the Fund, the "liquidity charge" will be the current market value of the assets serving as "cover" for such OTC option. B-12 181 OPTIONS ON SECURITIES INDICES. A Fund also may purchase and write call and put options on securities indices in an attempt to hedge against market conditions affecting the value of securities that the Fund owns or intends to purchase, and not for speculation. Through the writing or purchase of index options, a Fund can achieve many of the same objectives as through the use of options on individual securities. Options on securities indices are similar to options on a security except that, rather than the right to take or make delivery of a security at a specified price, an option on a securities index gives the holder the right to receive, upon exercise of the option, an amount of cash if the closing level of the securities index upon which the option is based is greater than, in the case of a call, or less than, in the case of a put, the exercise price of the option. This amount of cash is equal to such difference between the closing price of the index and the exercise price of the option. The writer of the option is obligated, in return for the premium received, to make delivery of this amount. Unlike security options, all settlements are in cash and gain or loss depends upon price movements in the market generally (or in a particular industry or segment of the market), rather than upon price movements in individual securities. Price movements in securities that the Fund owns or intends to purchase will probably not correlate perfectly with movements in the level of an index since the prices of such securities may be affected by somewhat different factors and, therefore, the Fund bears the risk that a loss on an index option would not be completely offset by movements in the price of such securities. When a Fund writes an option on a securities index, it will segregate, and mark-to-market, eligible securities to the extent required by applicable regulation. In addition, where the Fund writes a call option on a securities index at a time when the contract value exceeds the exercise price, the Fund will segregate and mark-to-market, until the option expires or is closed out, cash or cash equivalents equal in value to such excess. A Fund may also purchase and sell options on other appropriate indices, as available, such as foreign currency indices. Options on a securities index involve risks similar to those risks relating to transactions in financial futures contracts described below. Also, an option purchased by a Fund may expire worthless, in which case the Fund would lose the premium paid therefor. FINANCIAL FUTURES CONTRACTS. The Funds may enter into financial futures contracts for the future delivery of a financial instrument, such as a security, or an amount of foreign currency or the cash value of a securities index. This investment technique is designed primarily to hedge (i.e., protect) against anticipated future changes in market conditions or foreign exchange rates which otherwise might affect adversely the value of securities or other assets which the Fund holds or intends to purchase. A "sale" of a futures contract means the undertaking of a contractual obligation to deliver the securities or the cash value of an index or foreign currency called for by the contract at a specified price during a specified delivery period. A "purchase" of a futures contract means the undertaking of a contractual obligation to acquire the securities or cash value of an index or foreign currency at a specified price during a specified delivery period. At the time of delivery, in the case of fixed income securities pursuant to the contract, adjustments are made to recognize differences in value arising from the delivery of securities with a different interest rate than that specified in the contract. In some cases, securities called for by a futures contract may not have been issued at the time the contract was written. Although some futures contracts by their terms call for the actual delivery or acquisition of securities or other assets, in most cases a party will close out the contractual commitment before delivery of the underlying assets by purchasing (or selling, as the case may be) on a commodities exchange an identical futures contract calling for delivery in the same month. Such a transaction, if effected through a member of an exchange, cancels the obligation to make or take delivery of the underlying securities or other assets. All transactions in the futures market are made, offset or fulfilled through a clearing house associated with the exchange on which the contracts are traded. A Fund will incur brokerage fees when it purchases or sells contracts, and will be required to maintain margin deposits. At the time a Fund enters into a futures contract, it is required to deposit with its custodian, on behalf of the broker, a specified amount of cash or eligible securities, called "initial margin." The initial margin required for a futures contract is set by the exchange on which the contract is traded. Subsequent payments, called "variation margin," to and from the broker are made on a daily basis as the market price of the futures contract fluctuates. The costs incurred in connection with futures transactions could reduce a Fund's return. Futures B-13 182 contracts entail risks. If the investment manager's judgment about the general direction of markets or exchange rates is wrong, the overall performance may be poorer than if no such contracts had been entered into. There may be an imperfect correlation between movements in prices of futures contracts and portfolio assets being hedged. In addition, the market prices of futures contracts may be affected by certain factors. If participants in the futures market elect to close out their contracts through offsetting transactions rather than meet margin requirements, distortions in the normal relationship between the assets and futures markets could result. Price distortions could also result if investors in futures contracts decide to make or take delivery of underlying securities or other assets rather than engage in closing transactions because of the resultant reduction in the liquidity of the futures market. In addition, because, from the point of view of speculators, the margin requirements in the futures markets are less onerous than margin requirements in the cash market, increased participation by speculators in the futures market could cause temporary price distortions. Due to the possibility of price distortions in the futures market and because of the imperfect correlation between movements in the prices of securities or other assets and movements in the prices of futures contracts, a correct forecast of market trends by the investment manager may still not result in a successful hedging transaction. If any of these events should occur, the Fund could lose money on the financial futures contracts and also on the value of its portfolio assets. OPTIONS ON FINANCIAL FUTURES CONTRACTS. A Fund may purchase and write call and put options on financial futures contracts. An option on a futures contract gives the purchaser the right, in return for the premium paid, to assume a position in a futures contract at a specified exercise price at any time during the period of the option. Upon exercise, the writer of the option delivers the futures contract to the holder at the exercise price. A Fund would be required to deposit with its custodian initial margin and maintenance margin with respect to put and call options on futures contracts written by it. A Fund will establish segregated accounts or will provide cover with respect to written options on financial futures contracts in a manner similar to that described under "Options on Securities." Options on futures contracts involve risks similar to those risks relating to transactions in financial futures contracts described above. Also, an option purchased by a Fund may expire worthless, in which case the Fund would lose the premium paid therefor. DELAYED DELIVERY TRANSACTIONS. The Funds may purchase or sell portfolio securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. When-issued or delayed delivery transactions involve a commitment by a Fund to purchase or sell securities with payment and delivery to take place in the future in order to secure what is considered to be an advantageous price or yield to the Fund at the time of entering into the transaction. When the Fund enters into a delayed delivery transaction, it becomes obligated to purchase securities and it has all of the rights and risks attendant to ownership of a security, although delivery and payment occur at a later date. The value of fixed income securities to be delivered in the future will fluctuate as interest rates vary. At the time a Fund makes the commitment to purchase a security on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, it will record the transaction and reflect the liability for the purchase and the value of the security in determining its net asset value. Likewise, at the time a Fund makes the commitment to sell a security on a delayed delivery basis, it will record the transaction and include the proceeds to be received in determining its net asset value; accordingly, any fluctuations in the value of the security sold pursuant to a delayed delivery commitment are ignored in calculating net asset value so long as the commitment remains in effect. The Fund generally has the ability to close out a purchase obligation on or before the settlement date, rather than take delivery of the security. To the extent a Fund engages in when-issued or delayed delivery purchases, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio securities consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies. A Fund reserves the right to sell these securities before the settlement date if deemed advisable. REGULATORY RESTRICTIONS. To the extent required to comply with applicable regulation, when purchasing a futures contract, writing a put option or entering into a delayed delivery purchase or a forward currency exchange purchase, a Fund will maintain eligible securities in a segregated account. A Fund will use cover in connection with selling a futures contract. B-14 183 A Fund will not engage in transactions in financial futures contracts or options thereon for speculation, but only in an attempt to hedge against changes in interest rates or market conditions affecting the value of securities which the Fund holds or intends to purchase. FOREIGN CURRENCY OPTIONS. The Diversified, High Yield, Income and Capital and Opportunity Funds may engage in foreign currency options transactions. A foreign currency option provides the option buyer with the right to buy or sell a stated amount of foreign currency at the exercise price at a specified date or during the option period. A call option gives its owner the right, but not the obligation, to buy the currency, while a put option gives its owner the right, but not the obligation, to sell the currency. The option seller (writer) is obligated to fulfill the terms of the option sold if it is exercised. However, either seller or buyer may close its position during the option period in the secondary market for such options any time prior to expiration. A call rises in value if the underlying currency appreciates. Conversely, a put rises in value if the underlying currency depreciates. While purchasing a foreign currency option can protect the Fund against an adverse movement in the value of a foreign currency, it does not limit the gain which might result from a favorable movement in the value of such currency. For example, if a Fund were holding securities denominated in an appreciating foreign currency and had purchased a foreign currency put to hedge against a decline in the value of the currency, it would not have to exercise its put. Similarly, if the Fund had entered into a contract to purchase a security denominated in a foreign currency and had purchased a foreign currency call to hedge against a rise in value of the currency but instead the currency had depreciated in value between the date of purchase and the settlement date, the Fund would not have to exercise its call but could acquire in the spot market the amount of foreign currency needed for settlement. FOREIGN CURRENCY FUTURES TRANSACTIONS. As part of their financial futures transactions (see "Financial Futures Contracts" and "Options on Financial Futures Contracts" above), the Diversified, High Yield, Income and Capital and Opportunity Funds may use foreign currency futures contracts and options on such futures contracts. Through the purchase or sale of such contracts, a Fund may be able to achieve many of the same objectives as through forward foreign currency exchange contracts more effectively and possibly at a lower cost. Unlike forward foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign currency futures contracts and options on foreign currency futures contracts are standardized as to amount and delivery period and are traded on boards of trade and commodities exchanges. It is anticipated that such contracts may provide greater liquidity and lower cost than forward foreign currency exchange contracts. FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS. The Diversified, High Yield, Income and Capital and Opportunity Funds may engage in forward foreign currency transactions. A forward foreign currency exchange contract involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days ("term") from the date of the contract agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the time of the contract. These contracts are traded directly between currency traders (usually large commercial banks) and their customers. The investment manager believes that it is important to have the flexibility to enter into such forward contracts when it determines that to do so is in the best interests of a Fund. A Fund will not speculate in foreign currency exchange. If a Fund retains the portfolio security and engages in an offsetting transaction with respect to a forward contract, the Fund will incur a gain or a loss (as described below) to the extent that there has been movement in forward contract prices. If the Fund engages in an offsetting transaction, it may subsequently enter into a new forward contract to sell the foreign currency. Should forward prices decline during the period between a Fund's entering into a forward contract for the sale of foreign currency and the date it enters into an offsetting contract for the purchase of the foreign currency, the Fund would realize a gain to the extent the price of the currency it has agreed to sell exceeds the price of the currency it has agreed to purchase. Should forward prices increase, the Fund would suffer a loss to the extent the price of the currency it has agreed to purchase exceeds the price of the currency it has agreed to sell. Although such contracts tend to minimize the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the hedged currency, they also tend to limit any potential gain that might result should the value of such B-15 184 currency increase. A Fund may have to convert its holdings of foreign currencies into U.S. Dollars from time to time in order to meet such needs as Fund expenses and redemption requests. Although foreign exchange dealers do not charge a fee for conversion, they do realize a profit based on the difference (the "spread") between the prices at which they are buying and selling various currencies. A Fund will not enter into forward contracts or maintain a net exposure in such contracts when the Fund would be obligated to deliver an amount of foreign currency in excess of the value of the Fund's securities or other assets denominated in that currency. See "Foreign Currency Transactions" under "Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors--Additional Investment Information" in the prospectus. A Fund segregates eligible securities to the extent required by applicable regulation in connection with forward foreign currency exchange contracts entered into for the purchase of foreign currency. The Diversified, High Yield, Income and Capital and Opportunity Funds do not intend to enter into forward contracts for the purchase of a foreign currency if they would have more than 15% of the value of their total assets committed to such contracts. A Fund generally will not enter into a forward contract with a term longer than one year. COLLATERALIZED OBLIGATIONS. A Fund will currently invest in only those collateralized obligations that are fully collateralized and that meet the quality standards otherwise applicable to the Fund's investments. Fully collateralized means that the collateral will generate cash flows sufficient to meet obligations to holders of the collateralized obligations under even the most conservative prepayment and interest rate projections. Thus, the collateralized obligations are structured to anticipate a worst case prepayment condition and to minimize the reinvestment rate risk for cash flows between coupon dates for the collateralized obligations. A worst case prepayment condition generally assumes immediate prepayment of all securities purchased at a premium and zero prepayment of all securities purchased at a discount. Reinvestment rate risk may be minimized by assuming very conservative reinvestment rates and by other means such as by maintaining the flexibility to increase principal distributions in a low interest rate environment. The effective credit quality of the collateralized obligations in such instances is the credit quality of the issuer of the collateral. The requirements as to collateralization are determined by the issuer or sponsor of the collateralized obligation in order to satisfy rating agencies, if rated. No Fund currently intends to invest more than 5% of its total assets in collateralized obligations that are collateralized by a pool of credit card or automobile receivables or other types of assets rather than a pool of mortgages, Mortgage-Backed Securities or U.S. Government Securities. Currently, none of the Funds intends to invest more than 10% of its total assets in inverse floaters. Payments of principal and interest on the underlying collateral securities are not passed through directly to the holders of the collateralized obligations as such. Collateralized obligations often are issued in two or more classes with varying maturities and stated rates of interest. Because interest and principal payments on the underlying securities are not passed through directly to holders of collateralized obligations, such obligations of varying maturities may be secured by a single portfolio or pool of securities, the payments on which are used to pay interest on each class and to retire successive maturities in sequence. These relationships may in effect "strip" the interest payments from principal payments of the underlying securities and allow for the separate purchase of either the interest or the principal payments, sometimes called interest only (IO) and principal only (PO) securities. Collateralized obligations are designed to be retired as the underlying securities are repaid. In the event of prepayment on or call of such securities, the class of collateralized obligation first to mature generally will be paid down first. Therefore, although in most cases the issuer of collateralized obligations will not supply additional collateral in the event of such prepayment, there will be sufficient collateral to secure collateralized obligations that remain outstanding. It is anticipated that no more than 10% of a Fund's total assets will be invested in IO and PO securities. Governmentally-issued and privately-issued IO's and PO's will be considered illiquid for purposes of a Fund's limitation on illiquid securities, however, the Board of Trustees of a Fund may adopt guidelines under which governmentally-issued IO's and PO's may be determined to be liquid. ZERO COUPON GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Subject to its investment objective and policies, a Fund may invest in zero coupon U.S. Government Securities. Zero coupon bonds are purchased at a discount from the face amount. The buyer receives only the right to receive a fixed payment on a certain date in the future and does not receive any B-16 185 periodic interest payments. These securities may include those created directly by the U.S. Treasury and those created as collateralized obligations through various proprietary custodial, trust or other relationships (see "Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors--Additional Investment Information--Collateralized Obligations" in the prospectus). The effect of owning instruments which do not make current interest payments is that a fixed yield is earned not only on the original investment but also, in effect, on all discount accretion during the life of the obligation. This implicit reinvestment of earnings at the same rate eliminates the risk of being unable to reinvest distributions at a rate as high as the implicit yield on the zero coupon bond, but at the same time eliminates any opportunity to reinvest earnings at higher rates. For this reason, zero coupon bonds are subject to substantially greater price fluctuations during periods of changing market interest rates than those of comparable securities that pay interest currently, which fluctuation is greater as the period to maturity is longer. Zero coupon bonds created as collateralized obligations are similar to those created through the U.S. Treasury, but the former investments do not provide absolute certainty of maturity or of cash flows after prior classes of the collateralized obligations are retired. No Fund currently intends to invest more than 5% of its net assets in zero coupon U.S. Government Securities during the current year. SHORT SALES AGAINST-THE-BOX. The Adjustable Rate, Diversified and Mortgage Funds may each make short sales against-the-box. A short sale "against-the-box" is a short sale in which the Fund owns at least an equal amount of the securities sold short or securities convertible into or exchangeable for, without payment of any further consideration, securities of the same issue as, and at least equal in amount to, the securities sold short. A Fund may engage in such short sales only to the extent that not more than 10% of the Fund's total assets (determined at the time of the short sale) is held as collateral for such sales. No Fund currently intends, however, to engage in such short sales to the extent that more than 5% of its net assets will be held as collateral therefor during the current year. INTEREST RATE SWAPS AND SWAP-RELATED PRODUCTS. Each of the Adjustable Rate and Opportunity Funds usually will enter into interest rate swaps on a net basis, i.e., the two payment streams are netted out, with a Fund receiving or paying, as the case may be, only the net amounts of the two payments. The net amount of the excess, if any, of the Fund's obligations over its entitlement with respect to each interest rate swap will be accrued on a daily basis and an amount of cash or eligible securities having an aggregate net asset value at least equal to the accrued excess will be maintained in a segregated account by the Fund's custodian. To the extent that a Fund enters into interest rate swaps on other than a net basis, the amount maintained in a segregated account will be the full amount of the Fund's obligations, if any, with respect to such interest rate swaps, accrued on a daily basis. Each of the Adjustable Rate and Opportunity Funds will not enter into any swap transaction unless the unsecured senior debt or the claims-paying ability of the other party thereto is rated in the highest rating category for the Adjustable Rate Fund, and, within the top three rating categories for the Opportunity Fund, by at least one nationally recognized rating organization at the time of entering into such transaction. If there is a default by the other party to such a transaction, the Fund will have contractual remedies pursuant to the agreements related to the transaction. The swap market has grown substantially in recent years with a large number of banks and investment banking firms acting both as principals and as agents using standardized swap documents. As a result, the swap market has become relatively liquid. Caps and floors are more recent innovations for which standardized documents have not yet been developed and, accordingly, they are less liquid than swaps. It is anticipated that neither the Adjustable Rate nor Opportunity Fund will invest more than 5% of its total assets in interest rate caps and floors and that the aggregate notional (agreed upon) principal amount of interest rate swaps entered into by a Fund and the aggregate contract value of outstanding futures contracts of a Fund and futures contracts subject to outstanding options written by a Fund will not exceed 50% of the Fund's total assets. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION--ADJUSTABLE RATE SECURITIES. The interest rates paid on the adjustable rate securities in which the Adjustable Rate Fund invests generally are readjusted at intervals of one year or less to an increment over some predetermined interest rate index. There are three main categories of indices: those based on U.S. Treasury securities, those derived from a calculated measure such as a cost of funds index or those based on a moving average of mortgage rates. Commonly used indices include the one-year, three-year and five-year constant B-17 186 maturity Treasury rates, the three-month Treasury bill rate, the 180-day Treasury bill rate, rates on longer-term Treasury securities, the 11th District Federal Home Loan Bank Cost of Funds, the National Median Cost of Funds, the one-month, three-month, six-month or one-year London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), the prime rate of a specific bank or commercial paper rates. Some indices, such as the one-year constant maturity Treasury rate, closely mirror changes in market interest rate levels. Others, such as the 11th District Home Loan Bank Cost of Funds index, tend to lag behind changes in market rate levels and tend to be somewhat less volatile. The Mortgage-Backed Securities either issued or guaranteed by GNMA, FHLMC or FNMA ("Certificates") are called pass-through Certificates because a pro rata share of both regular interest and principal payments (less GNMA's FHLMC's or FNMA's fees and any applicable loan servicing fees), as well as unscheduled early prepayments on the underlying mortgage pool, are passed through monthly to the holder of the Certificate (i.e., the Fund). The principal and interest on GNMA securities are guaranteed by GNMA and backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. FNMA guarantees full and timely payment of all interest and principal, while FHLMC guarantees timely payment of interest and ultimate collection of principal. Mortgage-Backed Securities from FNMA and FHLMC are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States; however, they are generally considered to offer minimal credit risks. The yields provided by these Mortgage-Backed Securities have historically exceeded the yields on other types of U.S. Government Securities with comparable maturities in large measure due to the prepayment risk discussed below. If prepayments of principal are made on the underlying mortgages during periods of rising interest rates, the Adjustable Rate Fund generally will be able to reinvest such amounts in securities with a higher current rate of return. However, the Adjustable Rate Fund will not benefit from increases in interest rates to the extent that interest rates rise to the point where they cause the current coupon of adjustable rate mortgages held as investments by the Adjustable Rate Fund to exceed the maximum allowable annual or lifetime reset limits (or "cap rates") for a particular mortgage. Also, the Adjustable Rate Fund's net asset value could vary to the extent that current yields on Mortgage-Backed Securities are different than market yields during interim periods between coupon reset dates. During periods of declining interest rates, of course, the coupon rates may readjust downward, resulting in lower yields to the Adjustable Rate Fund. Further, because of this feature, the value of adjustable rate mortgages is unlikely to rise during periods of declining interest rates to the same extent as fixed-rate instruments. As with other Mortgage-Backed Securities, interest rate declines may result in accelerated prepayment of mortgages, and the proceeds from such prepayments must be reinvested at lower prevailing interest rates. One additional difference between adjustable rate mortgages and fixed rate mortgages is that for certain types of adjustable rate mortgage securities, the rate of amortization of principal, as well as interest payments, can and does change in accordance with movements in a specified, published interest rate index. The amount of interest due to an adjustable rate mortgage security holder is calculated by adding a specified additional amount, the "margin," to the index, subject to limitations or "caps" on the maximum and minimum interest that is charged to the mortgagor during the life of the mortgage or to maximum and minimum changes to that interest rate during a given period. It is these special characteristics that are unique to adjustable rate mortgages that the Fund believes make them attractive investments in seeking to accomplish the Adjustable Rate Fund's objective. PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS Zurich Kemper Investments, Inc. ("ZKI") and its affiliates furnish investment management services for the Kemper Funds, Zurich Money Market Funds and other clients including affiliated insurance companies. Zurich Investment Management Limited ("ZIML") is the sub-adviser for the Diversified, High Yield, Income and Capital and Opportunity Funds. ZKI and its affiliates share some common research and trading facilities. ZIML is the subadviser for other Kemper Funds. At times investment decisions may be made to purchase or sell the same investment securities for a Fund and for one or more of the other clients managed by ZKI or its affiliates. When two or more of such clients are simultaneously engaged in the purchase or sale of the same security through the B-18 187 same trading facility, the transactions are allocated as to amount and price in a manner considered equitable to each. National securities exchanges have established limitations governing the maximum number of options in each class which may be written by a single investor or group of investors acting in concert. An exchange may order the liquidation of positions found to be in violation of these limits, and it may impose certain other sanctions. These position limits may restrict the number of options a Fund will be able to write on a particular security. The above mentioned factors may have a detrimental effect on the quantities or prices of securities, options or futures contracts available to a Fund. On the other hand, the ability of a Fund to participate in volume transactions may produce better executions for a Fund in some cases. ZKI and ZIML, in effecting purchases and sales of portfolio securities for the account of a Fund, will implement each Fund's policy of seeking best execution of orders. ZKI and ZIML may be permitted to pay higher brokerage commissions for research services as described below. Consistent with this policy, orders for portfolio transactions are placed with broker-dealer firms giving consideration to the quality, quantity and nature of each firm's professional services, which include execution, financial responsibility, responsiveness, clearance procedures, wire service quotations and statistical and other research information provided to a Fund and ZKI and its affiliates. Subject to seeking best execution of an order, brokerage is allocated on the basis of all services provided. Any research benefits derived are available for all clients of ZKI and its affiliates. In selecting among firms believed to meet the criteria for handling a particular transaction, ZKI and ZIML may give consideration to those firms that have sold or are selling shares of the Funds and of other funds managed by ZKI or its affiliates, as well as to those firms that provide market, statistical and other research information to a Fund and ZKI and its affiliates, although ZKI and ZIML are not authorized to pay higher commissions to firms that provide such services, except as described below. ZKI and ZIML may in certain instances be permitted to pay higher brokerage commissions solely for receipt of market, statistical and other research services as defined in Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and interpretations thereunder. Such services may include, among other things: economic, industry or company research reports or investment recommendations; computerized databases; quotation and execution equipment and software; and research or analytical computer software and services. Where products or services have a "mixed use," a good faith effort is made to make a reasonable allocation of the cost of the products or services in accordance with the anticipated research and non-research uses and the cost attributable to non-research use is paid by ZKI or one of its affiliates in cash. Subject to Section 28(e) and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees of each Fund, a Fund (except the Mortgage and Short-Intermediate Government Funds) could pay a firm that provides research services commissions for effecting a securities transaction for the Fund in excess of the amount other firms would have charged for the transaction if ZKI or ZIML determines in good faith that the greater commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by the executing firm viewed in terms either of a particular transaction or ZKI's or ZIML's overall responsibilities to the Fund and other clients. Not all of such research services may be useful or of value in advising a particular Fund. Research benefits will be available for all clients of ZKI and its affiliates. The investment management fee paid by a Fund to ZKI is not reduced because these research services are received. B-19 188 The table below shows total brokerage commissions paid by each Fund for the last three fiscal years and for the most recent fiscal year, the percentage thereof that was allocated to firms based upon research information provided (except the Opportunity Fund which commenced operations on October 1, 1997).
ALLOCATED TO FIRMS BASED ON RESEARCH IN FUND FISCAL 1997 FISCAL 1997 FISCAL 1996 FISCAL 1995 ---- ----------- ------------------ ----------- ----------- Adjustable Rate............................ $ 8,000 0% $ 29,000 $ 99,000 Diversified................................ $ 3,860,000 11% $ 2,927,000 $ 1,323,000 Government................................. $ 887,000 0% $ 806,000 $ 823,000 High Yield................................. $43,566,000 18% $46,280,000 $21,136,000 Income and Capital......................... $ 2,156,000 0% $ 1,624,000 $ 1,576,000 Mortgage................................... $ 570,000 0% $ 545,000 $ 1,598,000+ Short-Intermediate Government.............. $ 15,000 0% $ 44,000 $ 125,000+
- --------------- + Includes amounts paid during the fiscal year ended July 31, 1995 and the fiscal period from August 1, 1995 to September 30, 1995. The change in portfolio turnover rates during the last two fiscal years for the Income and Capital Fund (see "Financial Highlights" in the prospectus) was due primarily to strategies related to Government securities transactions. INVESTMENT MANAGER AND UNDERWRITER INVESTMENT MANAGER. Zurich Kemper Investments, Inc. ("ZKI"), 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606, is each Fund's investment manager. ZKI is wholly owned by ZKI Holding Corp. ZKI Holding Corp. is a more than 90% owned subsidiary of Zurich Holding Company of America, Inc., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Company, a leading internationally recognized provider of insurance and financial services in property/casualty and life insurance, reinsurance and structured financial solutions as well as asset management. Pursuant to investment management agreements, ZKI acts as each Fund's investment adviser, manages its investments, administers its business affairs, furnishes office facilities and equipment, provides clerical, bookkeeping and administrative services, and permits any of its officers or employees to serve without compensation as trustees or officers of a Fund if elected to such positions. Each investment management agreement provides that each Fund pays the charges and expenses of its operations, including the fees and expenses of the trustees (except those who are affiliated with ZKI), independent auditors, counsel, custodian and transfer agent and the cost of share certificates, reports and notices to shareholders, brokerage commissions or transaction costs, costs of calculating net asset value, taxes and membership dues. Each Fund bears the expenses of registration of its shares with the Securities and Exchange Commission, while Kemper Distributors, Inc. ("KDI"), as principal underwriter, pays the cost of qualifying and maintaining the qualification of each Fund's shares for sale under the securities laws of the various states. ZKI has agreed to reimburse the Government Fund should all operating expenses of the Fund, including the compensation of ZKI, but excluding taxes, interest, distribution services fee, extraordinary expenses and brokerage commissions or transaction costs, exceed 1% of average daily net assets of the fund on an annual basis. The investment management agreements provide that ZKI shall not be liable for any error of judgment or of law, or for any loss suffered by a Fund in connection with the matters to which the agreements relate, except a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of ZKI in the performance of its obligations and duties, or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under each agreement. Each Fund's investment management agreement continues in effect from year to year so long as its continuation is approved at least annually by (a) a majority of the trustees who are not parties to such agreement or interested B-20 189 persons of any such party except in their capacity as trustees of the Fund and (b) by the shareholders or the Board of Trustees of the Fund. Each Fund's investment management agreement may be terminated at any time upon 60 days' notice by either party, or by a majority vote of the outstanding shares of the Fund, and will terminate automatically upon assignment. If additional Funds become subject to an investment management agreement, the provisions concerning continuation, amendment and termination shall be on a Fund by Fund basis. Additional Funds may be subject to a different agreement. The current investment management fee rates paid by the Funds are in the prospectus, see "Investment Manager and Underwriter." The investment management fees paid by each Fund for its last three fiscal years are shown in the table below (except for the Opportunity Fund which commenced operations on October 1, 1997).
FUND 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- ---- Adjustable Rate............................................. $ 493,000 627,000 887,000 Diversified................................................. $ 4,664,000 4,239,000 4,152,000 Government.................................................. $15,888,000 18,159,000 19,681,000 High Yield.................................................. $23,419,000 19,436,000 17,917,000 Income and Capital.......................................... $ 3,162,000 3,194,000 2,923,000 Mortgage.................................................... $13,793,000 16,340,000 21,526,000+ Short-Intermediate Government............................... $ 1,014,000 1,230,000 1,626,000+
- --------------- + Includes amounts paid during the fiscal year ended July 31, 1995 and the fiscal period from August 1, 1995 to September 30, 1995. FUND SUB-ADVISER. ZIML, 1 Fleet Place, London, U.K. EC4M 7RQ, an affiliate of ZKI, is the sub-adviser for the foreign securities portion of the Diversified, High Yield, Opportunity, and Income and Capital Funds. ZIML acts as sub-adviser pursuant to the terms of a Sub-Advisory Agreement between it and ZKI for each such Fund. Under the terms of the Sub-Advisory Agreement for a Fund, ZIML renders investment advisory and management services with regard to that portion of the Fund's portfolio as may be allocated to ZIML by ZKI from time to time for management of foreign securities, including foreign currency transactions and related investments. ZIML may, under the terms of each Sub-Advisory Agreement, render similar services to others including other investment companies. For its services, ZIML receives from ZKI a monthly fee at the annual rate of .30% of the portion of the average daily net assets of each Fund allocated by ZKI to ZIML for management. ZIML permits any of its officers or employees to serve without compensation as trustees or officers of the Fund if elected to such positions. Each Sub-Advisory Agreement provides that ZIML will not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Fund in connection with matters to which the Sub-Advisory Agreement relates, except a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of ZIML in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by ZIML of its obligations and duties under the Sub-Advisory Agreement. Each Sub-Advisory Agreement continues in effect from year to year so long as its continuation is approved at least annually (a) by a majority of the trustees who are not parties to such agreement or interested persons of any such party except in their capacity as trustees of the Fund and (b) by the shareholders or the Board of Trustees. Each Sub-Advisory Agreement may be terminated at any time for a Fund upon 60 days notice by ZKI, ZIML or the Board of Trustees, or by a majority vote of the outstanding shares of the Fund, and will terminate automatically upon assignment or upon the termination of the Fund's investment management agreement. If additional Funds become subject to a Sub-Advisory Agreement, the provisions concerning continuation, amendment and termination shall be on a Fund-by-Fund basis. Additional Funds may be subject to a different agreement. The sub-advisory fees paid by ZKI to ZIML for the Diversified, High Yield and Income and Capital Fund's 1997 fiscal year were $3,821, $0 and $0, respectively. The Opportunity Fund commenced operations on October 1, 1997. B-21 190 PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITER. Pursuant to separate underwriting and distribution services agreements ("distribution agreements"), KDI, a wholly owned subsidiary of ZKI, is the principal underwriter and distributor for the shares of each Fund and acts as agent of each Fund in the continuous offering of its shares. KDI bears all its expenses of providing services pursuant to the distribution agreement, including the payment of any commissions. Each Fund pays the cost for the prospectus and shareholder reports to be set in type and printed for existing shareholders, and KDI, as principal underwriter, pays for the printing and distribution of copies thereof used in connection with the offering of shares to prospective investors. KDI also pays for supplementary sales literature and advertising costs. Each distribution agreement continues in effect from year to year so long as such continuance is approved for each class at least annually by a vote of the Board of Trustees of the Fund, including the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Fund and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the agreement. Each agreement automatically terminates in the event of its assignment and may be terminated for a class at any time without penalty by a Fund or by KDI upon 60 days notice. Termination by a Fund with respect to a class may be by vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees, or a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Fund and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the agreement, or a "majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the class of the Fund, as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The agreement may not be amended for a class to increase the fee to be paid by a Fund with respect to such class without approval by a majority of the outstanding voting securities of such class of the Fund and all material amendments must in any event be approved by the Board of Trustees in the manner described above with respect to the continuation of the agreement. The provisions concerning the continuation, amendment and termination of the distribution agreement are on a Fund by Fund basis and for each Fund on a class by class basis. B-22 191 CLASS A SHARES. The following information concerns the underwriting commissions paid in connection with the distribution of each Fund's Class A shares for the fiscal years noted (except for the Opportunity Fund which commenced operations on October 1, 1997).
COMMISSIONS COMMISSIONS COMMISSIONS PAID TO CLASS A SHARES FISCAL YEAR RETAINED BY KDI KDI PAID TO ALL FIRMS KDI AFFILIATED FIRMS -------------- ----------- --------------- --------------------- -------------------- Adjustable Rate...................... 1997 $ 8,000 58,000 0 1996 $ 11,000 88,000 0 1995 $ 22,000 161,000 40,000 Diversified.......................... 1997 $ 178,000 1,166,000 0 1996 $ 129,000 737,000 69,000 1995 $ 75,000 462,000 68,000 Government........................... 1997 $ 221,000 1,410,000 10,000 1996 $ 330,000 2,024,000 91,000 1995 $ 380,000 2,427,000 325,000 High Yield........................... 1997 $1,714,000 11,779,000 181,000 1996 $ 857,000 6,035,000 226,000 1995 $ 476,000 3,430,000 435,000 Income and Capital................... 1997 $ 53,000 1,283,000 0 1996 $ 115,000 914,000 74,000 1995 $ 96,000 767,000 110,000 Mortgage............................. 1997 $ 29,000 201,000 0 1996 $ 38,000 226,000 11,000 1995+ $ 20,000 183,000 29,000 Short-Intermediate Government........ 1997 $ 8,000 82,000 0 1996 $ 9,000 70,000 1,000 1995+ $ 23,000 220,000 77,000
- --------------- + Includes amounts paid during fiscal year ended July 31, 1995 and fiscal period from August 1, 1995 to September 30, 1995. CLASS B SHARES AND CLASS C SHARES. Since the distribution agreement provides for fees charged to Class B and Class C shares that are used by KDI to pay for distribution services (see the prospectus under "Investment Manager and Underwriter"), the agreement (the "Plan"), is approved and renewed separately for the Class B and Class C shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, which regulates the manner in which an investment company may, directly or indirectly, bear expenses of distributing its shares. As of December 1997, each Fund's Rule 12b-1 Plan has been separated from its distribution agreement. B-23 192 Expenses of the Funds and of KDI in connection with the Rule 12b-1 plans for the Class B and Class C shares are set forth below (except for the Opportunity Fund which commenced operations on October 1, 1997). A portion of the marketing, sales and operating expenses shown below could be considered overhead expense.
CONTINGENT DEFERRED DISTRIBUTION DISTRIBUTION SALES TOTAL FEES PAID BY FEES PAID CHARGES DISTRIBUTION KDI TO KDI FISCAL BY FUND PAID TO FEES PAID BY AFFILIATED CLASS B SHARES YEAR TO KDI KDI KDI TO FIRMS FIRMS -------------- ------ ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ Adjustable Rate...... 1997 $ 51,000 31,000 112,000 0 1996 $ 42,000 19,000 56,000 5,000 1995 $ 35,000 30,000 116,000 41,000 Diversified.......... 1997 $ 2,148,000 419,000 2,911,000 0 1996 $ 1,909,000 446,000 1,739,000 54,000 1995 $ 1,925,000 688,000 1,155,000 133,000 Government........... 1997 $ 528,000 234,000 665,000 0 1996 $ 475,000 181,000 1,206,000 34,000 1995 $ 254,000 91,000 1,495,000 200,000 High Yield........... 1997 $ 8,925,000 1,473,000 16,578,000 0 1996 $ 7,450,000 1,324,000 7,288,000 91,000 1995 $ 7,344,000 1,785,000 3,986,000 574,000 Income and Capital............ 1997 $ 600,000 211,000 588,000 0 1996 $ 572,000 146,000 1,393,000 89,000 1995 $ 289,000 86,000 876,000 113,000 Mortgage............. 1997 $ 6,685,000 1,362,000 640,000 0 1996 $ 9,328,000 2,147,000 982,000 22,000 1995+ $15,132,000 4,977,000 1,496,000 156,000 Short-Intermediate Government......... 1997 $ 1,071,000 327,000 335,000 0 1996 $ 1,403,000 486,000 378,000 2,000 1995+ $ 1,979,000 1,011,000 699,000 64,000 OTHER DISTRIBUTION EXPENSES PAID BY KDI ------------------------------------------------------------ ADVERTISING MARKETING MISC. AND PROSPECTUS AND SALES OPERATING INTEREST CLASS B SHARES LITERATURE PRINTING EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSE -------------- ----------- ---------- --------- --------- -------- Adjustable Rate...... 10,000 1,000 25,000 492,000 36,000 13,000 1,000 31,000 12,000 26,000 13,000 3,000 69,000 22,000 18,000 Diversified.......... 368,000 26,000 1,018,000 121,000 640,000 409,000 33,000 871,000 165,000 468,000 115,000 16,000 586,000 97,000 452,000 Government........... 116,000 8,000 303,000 43,000 405,000 336,000 27,000 690,000 135,000 308,000 131,000 8,000 681,000 86,000 136,000 High Yield........... 2,127,000 153,000 5,700,000 583,000 1,500,000 1,549,000 119,000 3,416,000 638,000 567,000 335,000 45,000 2,075,000 281,000 461,000 Income and Capital............ 97,000 7,000 254,000 39,000 378,000 390,000 31,000 804,000 132,000 295,000 70,000 7,000 354,000 59,000 104,000 Mortgage............. 116,000 8,000 300,000 57,000 -0- 325,000 23,000 656,000 119,000 514,000 165,000 72,000 979,000 147,000 1,911,000 Short-Intermediate Government......... 52,000 4,000 136,000 31,000 -0- 111,000 9,000 235,000 44,000 -0- 78,000 21,000 416,000 73,000 14,000
- --------------- + Includes amounts paid during the fiscal year ended July 31, 1995 and the fiscal period from August 1, 1995 to September 30, 1995. B-24 193
DISTRIBUTION CONTINGENT TOTAL FEES PAID DISTRIBUTION DEFERRED DISTRIBUTION BY KDI FEES PAID SALES FEES PAID TO KDI BY FUND CHARGES BY KDI TO AFFILIATED CLASS C SHARES FISCAL YEAR TO KDI TO KDI FIRMS FIRMS -------------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ Adjustable Rate...... 1997 $ 9,000 0 8,000 0 1996 $ 9,000 0 9,000 0 1995 $ 8,000 N/A 11,000 4,000 Diversified.......... 1997 $ 83,000 5,000 106,000 0 1996 $ 33,000 0 52,000 0 1995 $ 14,000 N/A 14,000 1,000 Government........... 1997 $ 62,000 1,000 72,000 0 1996 $ 51,000 1,000 60,000 0 1995 $ 19,000 N/A 19,000 2,000 High Yield........... 1997 $657,000 58,000 944,000 0 1996 $245,000 3,000 370,000 0 1995 $ 68,000 N/A 67,000 8,000 Income and Capital... 1997 $ 53,000 2,000 60,000 0 1996 $ 31,000 1,000 42,000 0 1995 $ 12,000 N/A 12,000 1,000 Mortgage............. 1997 $ 16,000 1,000 21,000 0 1996 $ 12,000 0 15,000 0 1995+ $ 5,000 N/A 5,000 1,000 Short-Intermediate Government......... 1997 $ 34,000 3,000 42,000 0 1996 $ 25,000 1,000 29,000 0 1995+ $ 19,000 N/A 42,000 3,000 OTHER DISTRIBUTION EXPENSES PAID BY KDI ----------------------------------------------------------- ADVERTISING MARKETING MISC. AND PROSPECTUS AND SALES OPERATING INTEREST CLASS C SHARES LITERATURE PRINTING EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES -------------- ----------- ---------- --------- --------- -------- Adjustable Rate...... 4,000 0 11,000 61,000 12,000 9,000 1,000 20,000 8,000 8,000 6,000 2,000 32,000 14,000 4,000 Diversified.......... 49,000 4,000 136,000 24,000 29,000 34,000 3,000 54,000 14,000 12,000 8,000 1,000 42,000 14,000 5,000 Government........... 16,000 1,000 44,000 8,000 30,000 57,000 5,000 113,000 8,000 19,000 11,000 1,000 60,000 14,000 4,000 High Yield........... 411,000 29,000 1,111,000 128,000 210,000 316,000 23,000 559,000 90,000 79,000 41,000 4,000 250,000 44,000 18,000 Income and Capital... 23,000 2,000 60,000 16,000 24,000 40,000 3,000 86,000 2,000 12,000 7,000 1,000 34,000 11,000 2,000 Mortgage............. 7,000 0 19,000 5,000 8,000 8,000 1,000 17,000 1,000 5,000 4,000 1,000 23,000 12,000 2,000 Short-Intermediate Government......... 18,000 1,000 50,000 16,000 28,000 36,000 3,000 76,000 12,000 17,000 15,000 4,000 79,000 21,000 8,000
- --------------- + Includes amounts paid during the fiscal year ended July 31, 1995 and the fiscal period from August 1, 1995 to September 30, 1995. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES. Administrative services are provided to each Fund under an administrative services agreement ("administrative agreement") with KDI. KDI bears all its expenses of providing services pursuant to the administrative agreement between KDI and the Fund, including the payment of service fees. For the services under the administrative agreement, each Fund pays KDI an administrative services fee, payable monthly, at the annual rate of up to .25% of average daily net assets of Class A, B and C shares of the Fund. KDI has entered into related arrangements with various broker-dealer firms and other service or administrative firms ("firms"), that provide services and facilities for their customers or clients who are investors of the Fund. The firms provide such office space and equipment, telephone facilities and personnel as is necessary or beneficial for providing information and services to their clients. Such services and assistance may include, but are not limited to, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, processing purchase and redemption transactions, answering routine inquiries regarding the Fund, assistance to clients in changing dividend and investment options, account designations and addresses and such other administrative services as may be agreed upon from time to time and permitted by applicable statute, rule or regulation. With respect to Class A shares, KDI pays each firm a service fee, normally payable quarterly, at an annual rate of (a) up to .15% (.25% for the Mortgage and Short-Intermediate Government Funds) of the net assets in Fund accounts that it maintains and services attributable to Class A shares acquired prior to October 1, 1993, and (b) up to .25% of net assets of those accounts that it maintains and services attributable to Class A shares acquired on or after October 1, 1993, in each case commencing with the month after investment. With respect to Class B shares and Class C shares, KDI currently advances to firms the first-year service fee at a rate of up to .25% of the purchase price of such shares. For periods after the first year, KDI currently intends to pay firms a service fee at an annual rate of up to .25% (calculated monthly and normally paid quarterly) of the net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares B-25 194 maintained and serviced by the firm and the fee continues until terminated by KDI or the Fund. Firms to which service fees may be paid include affiliates of KDI. The following information concerns the administrative services fee paid by each Fund to KDI (except the Opportunity Fund which commenced operations on October 1, 1997).
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE FEES TOTAL SERVICE FEES PAID BY SERVICE FEES PAID BY KDI PAID BY FUND KDI TO FIRMS TO KDI AFFILIATED FIRMS -------------------------------- --------------------------- ------------------------ FUND FISCAL YEAR CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C ---- ----------- ------- ------- ------- Adjustable Rate.......... 1997 $ 169,000 17,000 3,000 188,000 0 1996 $ 213,000 14,000 3,000 231,000 5,000 1995 $ 299,000 11,000 2,000 320,000 76,000 Diversified.............. 1997 $1,131,000 705,000 28,000 1,930,000 9,000 1996 $1,020,000 624,000 11,000 1,692,000 55,000 1995 $ 952,000 620,000 5,000 1,582,000 203,000 Government............... 1997 $6,821,000 173,000 19,000 7,053,000 35,000 1996 $7,542,000 159,000 15,000 7,728,000 329,000 1995 $7,831,000 84,000 6,000 7,965,000 1,161,000 High Yield............... 1997 $6,462,000 2,917,000 217,000 10,067,000 49,000 1996 $5,075,000 2,469,000 83,000 7,844,000 134,000 1995 $4,323,000 2,400,000 22,000 6,730,000 783,000 Income and Capital....... 1997 $ 992,000 199,000 18,000 1,207,000 6,000 1996 $ 950,000 185,000 10,000 1,167,000 39,000 1995 $ 856,000 95,000 4,000 980,000 108,000 Mortgage................. 1997 $4,354,000 2,139,000 5,000 6,503,000 73,000 1996 $4,751,000 2,978,000 4,000 7,729,000 301,000 1995+ $5,402,000 4,811,000 2,000 10,164,000 1,280,000 Short-Intermediate Government............. 1997 $ 88,000 345,000 12,000 450,000 0 1996 $ 80,000 453,000 8,000 546,000 11,000 1995+ $ 69,000 640,000 6,000 698,000 60,000
- --------------- + Includes amounts paid during fiscal year ended July 31, 1995 and the fiscal period from August 1, 1995 to September 30, 1995. KDI also may provide some of the above services and may retain any portion of the fee under the administrative agreement not paid to firms to compensate itself for administrative functions performed for a Fund. Currently, however, the administrative services fee payable to KDI is based only upon Fund assets in accounts for which a firm provides administrative services and it is intended that KDI will pay all the administrative services fee that it receives from a Fund to firms in the form of service fees. The effective administrative services fee rate to be charged against all assets of a Fund while this procedure is in effect will depend upon the proportion of Fund assets that is in accounts for which a firm of record provides administrative services, as well as (except for the Mortgage and Short-Intermediate Government Funds), with respect to Class A shares, the date when shares representing such assets were purchased. The Board of Trustees of a Fund, in its discretion, may approve basing the fee to KDI on all Fund assets in the future. Certain trustees or officers of the Funds are also directors or officers of ZKI, ZIML or KDI as indicated under "Officers and Trustees." CUSTODIAN, TRANSFER AGENT AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICE AGENT. Investors Fiduciary Trust Company ("IFTC"), 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64105, as custodian, and State Street Bank and Trust Company, 225 Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, as sub-custodian, have custody of all securities and cash of each Fund maintained in the United States. The Chase Manhattan Bank, Chase MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, B-26 195 New York 11245, as custodian, has custody of all securities and cash of each Fund held outside of the United States. They attend to the collection of principal and income, and payment for and collection of proceeds of securities bought and sold by each Fund. IFTC is also each Fund's transfer agent and dividend-paying agent. Pursuant to a services agreement with IFTC, Kemper Service Company ("KSvC"), an affiliate of ZKI, serves as "Shareholder Service Agent" of each Fund, and as such, performs all of IFTC's duties as transfer agent and dividend paying agent. IFTC receives as transfer agent, and pays to ZKSC, annual account fees of $6 per account plus account set up, transaction and maintenance charges, annual fees associated with the contingent deferred sales charge (Class B only) and out-of-pocket expense reimbursement. IFTC's fee is reduced by certain earnings credits in favor of the Fund. The following shows for each Fund's 1997 fiscal year the shareholder service fees IFTC remitted to KSvC (except for the Opportunity Fund which commenced operations on October 1, 1997).
FUND FEES TO KSVC - ---- ------------ Adjustable Rate............................................. $ 249,000 Diversified................................................. 1,681,000 Government.................................................. 3,598,000 High Yield.................................................. 4,802,000 Income and Capital.......................................... 937,000 Mortgage.................................................... 3,192,000 Short-Intermediate Government............................... 560,000
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS. The Funds' independent auditors, Ernst & Young LLP, 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606, audit and report on the Funds' annual financial statements, review certain regulatory reports and the Funds' federal income tax returns, and perform other professional accounting, auditing, tax and advisory services when engaged to do so by the Funds. Shareholders will receive annual audited financial statements and semi-annual unaudited financial statements. LEGAL COUNSEL. Vedder, Price, Kaufmann & Kammholz, 222 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601, serves as legal counsel to each Fund. PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION OF SHARES As described in the Funds' prospectus, shares of a Fund are sold at their public offering price, which is the net asset value per share of the Fund next determined after an order is received in proper form plus, with respect to Class A shares of each Fund, an initial sales charge. The minimum initial investment is $1,000 and the minimum subsequent investment is $100 but such minimum amounts may be changed at any time. See the prospectus for certain exceptions to these minimums. An order for the purchase of shares that is accompanied by a check drawn on a foreign bank (other than a check drawn on a Canadian bank in U.S. Dollars) will not be considered in proper form and will not be processed unless and until the Fund determines that it has received payment of the proceeds of the check. The time required for such a determination will vary and cannot be determined in advance. Upon receipt by the Shareholder Service Agent of a request for redemption, shares of a Fund will be redeemed by the Fund at the applicable net asset value per share of such Fund as described in the Funds' prospectus. Scheduled variations in or the elimination of the initial sales charge for purchases of Class A shares or the contingent deferred sales charge for redemption of Class B or Class C shares by certain classes of persons or through certain types of transactions as described in the prospectus are provided because of anticipated economies in sales and sales related efforts. A Fund may suspend the right of redemption or delay payment more than seven days (a) during any period when the New York Stock Exchange ("Exchange") is closed other than customary weekend and holiday closings or during any period in which trading on the Exchange is restricted, (b) during any period when an emergency exists as a result of which (i) disposal of a Fund's investments is not reasonably practicable, or (ii) it is not reasonably B-27 196 practicable for the Fund to determine the value of its net assets, or (c) for such other periods as the Securities and Exchange Commission may by order permit for the protection of a Fund's shareholders. The conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares may be subject to the continuing availability of an opinion of counsel, ruling by the Internal Revenue Service or other assurance acceptable to each Fund to the effect that (a) the assessment of the distribution services fee with respect to Class B shares and not Class A shares does not result in the Fund's dividends constituting "preferential dividends" under the Internal Revenue Code, and (b) that the conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares does not constitute a taxable event under the Internal Revenue Code. The conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares may be suspended if such assurance is not available. In that event, no further conversions of Class B shares would occur, and shares might continue to be subject to the distribution services fee for an indefinite period that may extend beyond the proposed conversion date as described in the prospectus. DIVIDENDS AND TAXES DIVIDENDS. Each Fund normally declares and distributes monthly dividends of net investment income and distributes any net realized capital gains at least annually. A Fund may at any time vary its foregoing dividend practices and, therefore, reserves the right from time to time to either distribute or retain for reinvestment such of its net investment income and its net short-term and long- term capital gains as the Board of Trustees of the Fund determines appropriate under the then current circumstances. In particular, and without limiting the foregoing, a Fund may make additional distributions of net investment income or capital gain net income in order to satisfy the minimum distribution requirements contained in the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"). Dividends will be reinvested in shares of the Fund paying such dividends unless shareholders indicate in writing that they wish to receive them in cash or in shares of other Kemper Funds as described in the prospectus. The level of income dividends per share (as a percentage of net asset value) will be lower for Class B and Class C shares than for Class A shares primarily as a result of the distribution services fee applicable to Class B and Class C shares. Distributions of capital gains, if any, will be paid in the same amount for each class. TAXES. Each Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code and, if so qualified, will not be liable for federal income taxes to the extent its earnings are distributed. One of the Subchapter M requirements to be satisfied is that less than 30% of a Fund's gross income during its fiscal year must be derived from gains (not reduced by losses) from the sale or other disposition of securities and certain other investments held for less than three months. This requirement has been eliminated by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 for fiscal years beginning after August 5, 1997. As long as the requirement applies a Fund may be limited in its options, futures and foreign currency transactions in order to prevent recognition of such gains. A Fund's options, futures and foreign currency transactions are subject to special tax provisions that may accelerate or defer recognition of certain gains or losses, change the character of certain gains or losses, or alter the holding periods of certain of the Fund's securities. The mark-to-market rules of the Code may require a Fund to recognize unrealized gains and losses on certain options and futures held by the Fund at the end of the fiscal year. Under these provisions, 60% of any capital gain or loss recognized will generally be treated as long-term and 40% as short-term. However, although certain forward contracts on foreign currency are marked-to-market, the gain or loss is generally ordinary under Section 988 of the Code. In addition, the straddle rules of the Code would require deferral of certain losses realized on positions of a straddle to the extent that the Fund had unrealized gains in offsetting positions at year end. Gains and losses attributable to fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies will be characterized generally as ordinary gain or loss under Section 988 of the Code. For example, if a Fund sold a foreign bond and part of the gain or loss on the sale was attributable to an increase or decrease in the value of a foreign currency, then the B-28 197 currency gain or loss may be treated as ordinary income or loss. If such transactions result in greater net ordinary income, the dividends paid by the Fund will be increased; if the result of such transactions is lower net ordinary income, a portion of dividends paid could be classified as a return of capital. At August 31, 1997 the Adjustable Rate Fund had an accumulated net realized capital loss for federal income tax purposes of approximately $10,622,000, which is available to offset future taxable capital gains. If not applied, the carryover expires during the period 1998 through 2004. The Fund does not intend to distribute realized capital gains until the capital loss carryover is exhausted. At October 31, 1997 the Diversified Fund had an accumulated net realized capital loss for federal income tax purposes of approximately $126,968,000, which is available to offset future taxable capital gains. If not applied, the carryover expires during the period 1998 through 2003. The Fund does not intend to distribute realized capital gains until the capital loss carryover is exhausted. At October 31, 1997, the Government Fund had an accumulated net realized capital loss for federal income tax purposes of approximately $679,036,000, which is available to offset future taxable capital gains. If not applied, the carryover expires during the period 1998 through 2004. The Fund does not intend to distribute realized capital gains until the capital loss carryover is exhausted. At October 31, 1997, the Income and Capital Fund had an accumulated net realized capital loss for federal income tax purposes of approximately $16,124,000, which is available to offset future taxable capital gains. If not applied, the carryover expires during the period 2002 through 2003. The Fund does not intend to distribute realized capital gains until the capital loss carryover is exhausted. At September 30, 1997, the High Yield Fund had an accumulated net realized capital loss for federal income tax purposes of approximately $151,654,000, which is available to offset future taxable capital gains. If not applied, the carryover expires during the period 1998 through 2006. The Fund does not intend to distribute realized capital gains until the capital loss carryover is exhausted. At September 30, 1997, the Mortgage Fund had an accumulated net realized capital loss for federal income tax purposes of approximately $894,044,000, which is available to offset future taxable capital gains. If not applied, the carryover expires during the period 1998 through 2006. The Fund does not intend to distribute realized capital gains until the capital loss carryover is exhausted. At September 30, 1997, the Short-Intermediate Government Fund had an accumulated net realized capital loss for federal income tax purposes of approximately $22,500,000, which is available to offset future taxable capital gains. If not applied, the carryover expires during the period 2002 through 2006. The Fund does not intend to distribute realized capital gains until the capital loss carryover is exhausted. A 4% excise tax is imposed on the excess of the required distribution for a calendar year over the distributed amount for such calendar year. The required distribution is the sum of 98% of a Fund's net investment income for the calendar year plus 98% of its capital gain net income for the one-year period ending October 31, plus any undistributed net investment income from the prior calendar year, plus any undistributed capital gain net income from the one year period ended October 31 in the prior calendar year, minus any overdistribution in the prior calendar year. For purposes of calculating the required distribution, foreign currency gains or losses occurring after October 31 are taken into account in the following calendar year. Each Fund intends to declare or distribute dividends during the appropriate periods of an amount sufficient to prevent imposition of the 4% excise tax. A shareholder who redeems shares of a Fund will recognize capital gain or loss for federal income tax purposes measured by the difference between the value of the shares redeemed and the adjusted cost basis of the shares. Any loss recognized on the redemption of Fund shares held six months or less will be treated as long-term capital loss to the extent that the shareholder has received any long-term capital gain dividends on such shares. A shareholder who has redeemed shares of a Fund (other than shares of the Kemper Cash Reserves Fund not acquired by exchange from another Kemper Mutual Fund) or other Kemper Mutual Fund listed in the prospectus B-29 198 under "Special Features--Class A Shares--Combined Purchases" may reinvest the amount redeemed at net asset value at the time of the reinvestment in shares of any Fund or in shares of a Kemper Mutual Fund within six months of the redemption as described in the prospectus under "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares--Reinvestment Privilege." If redeemed shares were purchased after October 3, 1989 and were held less than 91 days, then the lesser of (a) the sales charge waived on the reinvested shares, or (b) the sales charge incurred on the redeemed shares, is included in the basis of the reinvested shares and is not included in the basis of the redeemed shares. If a shareholder realized a loss on the redemption or exchange of a Fund's shares and reinvests in shares of the same Fund within 30 days before or after the redemption or exchange, the transactions may be subject to the wash sale rules resulting in a postponement of the recognition of such loss for federal income tax purposes. An exchange of a Fund's shares for shares of another fund is treated as a redemption and reinvestment for federal income tax purposes upon which gain or loss may be recognized. A Fund's investment income derived from foreign securities and certain American Depositary Receipts may be subject to foreign income taxes withheld at the source. Because the amount of a Fund's investments in various countries will change from time to time, it is not possible to determine the effective rate of such taxes in advance. Shareholders who are non-resident aliens are subject to U.S. withholding tax on ordinary income dividends (whether received in cash or shares) at a rate of 30% or such lower rate as prescribed by any applicable tax treaty. PERFORMANCE As described in the prospectus, each Fund's historical performance or return for a class of shares may be shown in the form of "yield" and "average annual total return" and "total return" figures. These various measures of performance are described below. Performance information will be computed separately for each class. ZKI agreed to waive its management fee and to absorb certain operating expenses for the Adjustable Rate Fund for the periods and to the extent specified in this Statement of Additional Information. See "Investment Manager and Underwriter." Because of this waiver and expense absorption, the performance results for the Adjustable Rate Fund may be shown with and without the effect of this waiver and expense absorption. Performance results not giving effect to waivers and expense absorptions will be lower. Yield is a measure of the net investment income per share earned over a specific one month or 30-day period expressed as a percentage of the maximum offering price of a Fund's shares at the end of the period. Average annual total return and total return measure both the net investment income generated by, and the effect of any realized or unrealized appreciation or depreciation of, the underlying investments in the Fund's portfolio. A Fund's yield is computed in accordance with a standardized method prescribed by rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Each Fund's yield shown below is based on the one month period ended as noted (except for the Opportunity Fund which commenced operations on October 1, 1997).
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C FUND (PERIOD ENDED) SHARES SHARES SHARES - ------------------- ------- ------- ------- Adjustable Rate (8/31/97)................................... 5.00% 4.48% 4.52% Diversified (10/31/97)...................................... 6.54 5.86 5.95 Government (10/31/97)....................................... 6.11 5.44 5.48 High Yield (9/30/97)........................................ 7.86 7.34 7.36 Income and Capital (10/31/97)............................... 5.42 4.75 4.77 Mortgage (9/30/97).......................................... 6.07 5.48 5.60 Short-Intermediate Government (9/30/97)..................... 4.87 4.23 4.38
Each Fund's yield is computed by dividing the net investment income per share earned during the specified one month or 30-day period by the maximum offering price per share (which is net asset value for Class B and Class C shares) on the last day of the period, according to the following formula: a - b ----- YIELD = 2 [ ( cd +1 )6 - 1]
B-30 199 Where: a = dividends and interest earned during the period. b = expenses accrued for the period (net of reimbursements). c = the average daily number of shares outstanding during the period that were entitled to receive dividends. d = the maximum offering price per share on the last day of the period (which is net asset value for Class B and Class C shares). In computing the foregoing yield, each Fund follows certain standardized accounting practices specified by Securities and Exchange Commission rules. These practices are not necessarily consistent with those that each Fund uses to prepare its annual and interim financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Each Fund's average annual total return quotation is computed in accordance with a standardized method prescribed by rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The average annual total return for a Fund for a specific period is found by first taking a hypothetical $1,000 investment ("initial investment") in the Fund's shares on the first day of the period, adjusting to deduct the maximum sales charge (in the case of Class A shares), and computing the "redeemable value" of that investment at the end of the period. The redeemable value in the case of Class B shares or Class C shares includes the effect of the applicable contingent deferred sales charge that may be imposed at the end of the period. The redeemable value is then divided by the initial investment, and this quotient is taken to the Nth root (N representing the number of years in the period) and 1 is subtracted from the result, which is then expressed as a percentage. The calculation assumes that all income and capital gains dividends paid by the Fund have been reinvested at net asset value on the reinvestment dates during the period. Average annual total return may also be calculated without deducting the maximum sales charge. Calculation of a Fund's total return is not subject to a standardized formula, except when calculated for purposes of the Fund's "Financial Highlights" table in the Fund's financial statements and prospectus. Total return performance for a specific period is calculated by first taking a hypothetical investment ("initial investment") in a Fund's shares on the first day of the period, either adjusting or not adjusting to deduct the maximum sales charge (in the case of Class A shares), and computing the "ending value" of that investment at the end of the period. The total return percentage is then determined by subtracting the initial investment from the ending value and dividing the remainder by the initial investment and expressing the result as a percentage. The ending value in the case of Class B and Class C shares may or may not include the effect of the applicable contingent deferred sales charge that may be imposed at the end of the period. The calculation assumes that all income and capital gains dividends paid by the Fund have been reinvested at net asset value on the reinvestment dates during the period. Total return may also be shown as the increased dollar value of the hypothetical investment over the period. Total return calculations that do not include the effect of the sales charge would be reduced if such charge were included. A Fund's performance figures are based upon historical results and are not representative of future performance. Each Fund's Class A shares are sold at net asset value plus a maximum sales charge of 4.5% of the offering price (3.5% for the Adjustable Rate and Short-Intermediate Government Funds). Class B and Class C shares are sold at net asset value. Redemptions of Class B shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge that is 4% in the first year following the purchase, declines by a specified percentage each year thereafter and becomes zero after six years. Redemption of Class C shares may be subject to a 1% contingent deferred sales charge in the first year following purchase. Returns and net asset value will fluctuate. Factors affecting each Fund's performance include general market conditions, operating expenses and investment management. Any additional fees charged by a dealer or other financial services firm would reduce the returns described in this section. Shares of each Fund are redeemable at the then current net asset value, which may be more or less than original cost. The figures below show performance information for the Funds for various periods. Comparative information with respect to certain indices is also included. Please note the differences and similarities between the investments which a Fund may purchase and the investments measured by the applicable indices. The Consumer Price Index is B-31 200 generally considered to be a measure of inflation. The Lehman Brothers Adjustable Rate Index generally represents the performance of adjustable rate mortgages during various market conditions. The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index generally represents the performance of intermediate and long-term government bonds and investment grade corporate debt securities and mortgage-backed securities during various market conditions. The Lehman Brothers Government/Corporate Bond Index generally represents the performance of intermediate and long-term government and investment grade corporate debt securities during various market conditions. The Merrill Lynch Market Weighted Index generally represents the performance of short- and intermediate-term Treasury and GNMA securities during various market conditions. The Salomon Brothers High Grade Corporate Bond Index generally represents the performance of high grade long-term corporate bonds during various market conditions. The Salomon Brothers Long-Term High Yield Index generally represents the performance of high yield debt securities during various market conditions. The Salomon Brothers 30 Year GNMA Index generally represents the performance of GNMA 30-year pass-through mortgages. The foregoing bond indices are unmanaged. The market prices and yields of corporate and government bonds will fluctuate. The net asset values and returns of each class of shares of the Funds will also fluctuate. No adjustment has been made for taxes payable on dividends. The period indicated was one of fluctuating securities prices and interest rates. As indicated previously, the Opportunity Fund commenced operations on October 1, 1997. ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND--AUGUST 31, 1997
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL Initial Capital Gain Income Ending Percentage Ending RETURN $10,000 Dividends Dividends Value Increase Value TABLE Investment(*) Reinvested Reinvested(**) (adjusted)(*) (adjusted)(*) (unadjusted)(*) ------ ------------- ------------ -------------- ------------- ------------- --------------- CLASS A SHARES Life of Fund(+) $ 8,949 9 9,372 18,330 83.3 19,002 Five Years 9,338 0 2,767 12,105 21.1 12,540 One Year 9,799 0 500 10,299 3.0 10,674 CLASS B SHARES Life of Fund(++) 9,980 0 1,589 11,370 13.7 11,569 One Year 10,150 0 446 10,296 3.0 10,596 CLASS C SHARES Life of Fund(++) 9,993 0 1,602 * * 11,595 One Year 10,150 0 448 * * 10,598 --------------- TOTAL Percentage RETURN Increase TABLE (unadjusted)(*) ------ --------------- Life of Fund(+) 90.0 Five Years 25.4 One Year 6.7 Life of Fund(++) 15.7 One Year 6.0 Life of Fund(++) 16.0 One Year 6.0
COMPARED TO ------------------------------------------------ Consumer Salomon Lehman Lehman TOTAL Price Bros. High Bros. Bros. RETURN Index Grade Corp. Govt./Corp. ARM TABLE (1) Index(2) Index(3) Index(4) ------ -------- ----------- ----------- -------- Life of Fund(+) 40.6 172.4 137.0 * Life of Fund(++) 9.0 36.8 28.3 26.0 Five Years 14.1 48.8 39.6 33.2 One Year 2.2 13.0 9.8 8.0
Salomon Lehman Lehman AVERAGE ANNUAL Fund Fund Fund Consumer Bros. High Bros. Bros. TOTAL RETURN Class A Class B Class C Price Grade Corp. Govt./Corp. ARM TABLE Shares Shares Shares Index(1) Index(2) Index(3) Index(4) -------------- ------- ------- ------- -------- ----------- ----------- -------- Life of Fund(+) 6.3 * * 3.5 10.5 9.0 * Life of Fund(++) * 4.0 4.6 2.7 10.1 8.2 7.4 Five Years 3.9 * * 2.7 8.3 6.9 5.9 One Year 3.0 3.0 6.0 2.2 13.0 9.8 8.0
- --------------- * -- Data not available or not applicable. (+) Since September 1, 1987 for Class A Shares. (++) Since May 31, 1994 for Class B and Class C Shares. B-32 201 DIVERSIFIED FUND--OCTOBER 31, 1997
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL Initial Capital Gain Income Ending Percentage Ending RETURN $10,000 Dividends Dividends Value Increase Value TABLE Investment(*) Reinvested Reinvested(**) (adjusted)(*) (adjusted)(*) (unadjusted)(***) ------ ------------- ------------ -------------- ------------- ------------- ----------------- CLASS A SHARES Life of Fund(+) $ 5,589 712 68,480 74,781 647.8 78,322 Fifteen Years 6,206 339 35,907 42,452 324.5 44,442 Ten Years 9,324 0 20,416 29,740 197.4 31,149 Since 2/1/89(+++) 9,281 0 15,228 24,509 145.1 25,664 Five Years 10,071 0 5,716 15,787 57.9 16,533 One Year 9,505 0 824 10,329 3.3 10,812 ----------------- TOTAL Percentage RETURN Increase TABLE (unadjusted)(***) ------ ----------------- Life of Fund(+) 683.2 Fifteen Years 344.4 Ten Years 211.5 Since 2/1/89(+++) 156.6 Five Years 65.3 One Year 8.1
CLASS B SHARES Life of Fund(++) 10,034 0 3,103 12,937 29.4 13,137 31.4 One Year 9,950 0 763 10,414 4.1 10,713 7.1
CLASS C SHARES Life of Fund(++) 10,067 0 3,147 * * 13,124 31.2 One Year 9,967 0 770 * * 10,737 7.4
COMPARED TO ------------------------------------------------------- Salomon Lehman Merrill Lynch TOTAL Consumer Bros. Bros. High Yield RETURN Price High Grade Govt./Corp. Master TABLE Index(1) Corp. Index(2) Index(3) Index(5) ------ -------- -------------- ----------- ------------- Life of Fund(+) 166.2 592.3 536.1 * Life of Fund(++) 9.6 42.6 33.4 50.8 Fifteen Years 64.6 443.4 333.4 * Ten Years 40.2 182.1 140.9 219.2 Since 2/1/89(+++) 33.4 141.5 116.6 166.7 Five Years 14.0 55.9 44.4 75.4 One Year 2.1 10.8 8.8 13.8
Salomon Merrill Lynch AVERAGE ANNUAL Fund Fund Fund Consumer Bros. Lehman Bros. High Yield TOTAL RETURN Class A Class B Class C Price High Grade Govt./Corp. Master TABLE Shares Shares Shares Index(1) Corp. Index(2) Index(3) Index(5) - -------------- ------- ------- ------- -------- -------------- ------------ ------------- Life of Fund(+) 10.4 * * 4.9 10.0 9.5 * Life of Fund(++) * 7.8 8.5 2.7 10.9 8.8 12.8 Fifteen Years 10.1 * * 3.4 12.0 10.3 * Ten Years 11.5 * * 3.4 10.9 9.2 12.3 Five Years 9.6 * * 2.7 9.3 7.6 11.9 One Year 3.3 4.1 7.4 2.1 10.8 8.8 13.8
- --------------- * -- Data not available on not applicable. (+) Since June 23, 1977 for Class A Shares. (Index begins 6/30/77) (++) Since May 31, 1994 for Class B and Class C Shares. (+++) The Fund's current objective became effective February 1, 1989. B-33 202 GOVERNMENT FUND--OCTOBER 31, 1997
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL Initial Capital Gain Income Ending Percentage Ending RETURN $10,000 Dividends Dividends Value Increase Value TABLE Investment(*) Reinvested Reinvested(**) (adjusted)(*) (adjusted)(*) (unadjusted)(*) ------ ------------- ------------ -------------- ------------- ------------- --------------- CLASS A SHARES Life of Fund(+) $ 7,901 0 39,531 47,432 374.3 49,659 Fifteen Years 9,402 0 29,417 38,819 288.2 40,641 Ten Years 9,215 0 12,272 21,487 114.9 22,499 Five Year 9,045 0 4,022 13,067 30.7 13,685 One Year 9,628 0 726 10,354 3.5 10,840 CLASS B SHARES Life of Fund(++) 10,150 0 2,500 12,450 24.5 12,650 One Year 10,080 0 659 10,439 4.4 10,739 CLASS C SHARES Life of Fund(++) 10,173 0 2,518 * * 12,691 One Year 10,080 0 661 * * 10,241 ----------------- TOTAL Percentage RETURN Increase TABLE (unadjusted)(*) ------ --------------- Life of Fund(+) 396.6 Fifteen Years 306.4 Ten Years 125.0 Five Year 36.9 One Year 8.4 Life of Fund(++) 26.5 One Year 7.4 Life of Fund(++) 26.9 One Year 7.4
COMPARED TO --------------------------------------------------- Consumer Salomon Lehman Salomon TOTAL Price Bros. High Bros. Bros. 30 Yr. RETURN Index Grade Corp. Govt./Corp. GNMA TABLE (1) Index(2) Index(3) Index(6) ------ -------- ----------- ----------- ------------ Life of Fund(+) 116.6 564.4 491.5 * Life of Fund(++) 9.6 42.6 33.4 35.0 Fifteen Years 64.6 443.4 333.4 368.2 Ten Years 40.2 182.1 140.9 151.5 Five Year 14.0 55.9 44.4 43.0 One Year 2.1 10.8 8.8 9.1
Salomon Lehman Salomon AVERAGE ANNUAL Fund Fund Fund Consumer Bros. High Bros. Bros. 30 Yr. TOTAL RETURN Class A Class B Class C Price Grade Corp. Govt./Corp. GNMA TABLE Shares Shares Shares Index(1) Index(2) Index(3) Index(6) -------------- ------- ------- ------- -------- ----------- ----------- ------------ Life of Fund(+) 9.0 * * 4.4 11.0 10.3 * Life of Fund(++) * 6.6 7.2 2.7 10.9 8.8 9.2 Fifteen Years 9.5 * * 3.4 12.0 10.3 10.8 Ten Years 8.0 * * 3.4 10.9 9.2 9.7 Five Year 5.5 * * 2.7 9.3 7.6 7.4 One Year 3.5 4.4 7.4 2.1 10.8 8.8 9.1
- --------------- * -- Data not available or not applicable. (+) Since October 1, 1979 for Class A Shares (when ZKI assumed investment advisory responsibilities for the Fund; prior to that date, the Fund was managed by another investment adviser that was not affiliated with ZKI) (++) Since May 31, 1994 for Class B and Class C Shares. B-34 203 HIGH YIELD FUND--SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capital TOTAL Initial Gain Income Ending Percentage Ending RETURN $10,000 Dividends Dividends Value Increase Value TABLE Investment(*) Reinvested Reinvested(**) (adjusted)(*) (adjusted)(*) (unadjusted)(*) ------ ------------- ---------- -------------- ------------- ------------- --------------- CLASS A SHARES Life of Fund(+) $ 8,426 1,164 80,645 90,235 802.4 94,452 Fifteen Years 10,692 821 52,106 63,619 536.2 66,639 Ten Years 8,798 368 19,387 28,553 185.5 29,896 Five Years 10,320 0 6,372 16,692 66.9 17,473 One Year 9,861 0 993 10,854 8.5 11,368 CLASS B SHARES Life of Fund(++) 10,666 0 3,614 14,080 40.8 14,280 One Year 10,328 0 943 10,971 9.7 11,271 CLASS C SHARES Life of Fund(++) 10,703 0 3,644 * * 14,347 One Year 10,340 0 947 * * 11,287 ----------------- TOTAL Percentage RETURN Increase TABLE (unadjusted) ------ ------------ Life of Fund(+) 844.5 Fifteen Years 566.4 Ten Years 199.0 Five Years 74.7 One Year 13.7 Life of Fund(++) 42.8 One Year 12.7 Life of Fund(++) 43.5 One Year 12.9
COMPARED TO --------------------------------------------------- Salomon Consumer Bros. Lehman Merrill Lynch TOTAL Price High Grade Bros. High Yield RETURN Index Corp. Govt./Corp. Master TABLE (1) Index(2) Index(3) Index(5) ------ -------- ---------- ----------- ------------- Life of Fund(+) 157.9 583.7 522.4 * Life of Fund(++) 9.3 39.9 31.3 49.8 Fifteen Years 64.7 473.7 348.5 * Ten Years 40.2 190.9 146.0 208.6 Five Years 14.1 50.6 39.9 72.1 One Year 2.2 12.7 9.6 14.3
Salomon Fund Bros. Lehman Merrill Lynch AVERAGE ANNUAL Fund Class Fund Consumer High Grade Bros. High Yield TOTAL RETURN Class A B Class C Price Corp. Govt./Corp. Master TABLE Shares Shares Shares Index(1) Index(2) Index(3) Index(5) - -------------- ------- ------ ------- -------- ---------- ----------- ------------- Life of Fund(+) 11.8 * * 4.9 10.3 9.7 * Life of Fund (++) * 10.8 11.4 2.7 10.6 8.5 12.9 Fifteen Years 13.1 * * 3.4 12.4 10.5 * Ten Years 11.1 * * 3.4 11.3 9.4 11.9 Five Years 10.8 * * 2.7 8.5 7.0 11.5 One Year 8.5 9.7 12.9 2.2 12.7 9.6 14.3
- --------------- * -- Data not available or not applicable. (+) Since January 26, 1978 for Class A Shares. (++) Since May 31, 1994 for Class B and Class C Shares. B-35 204 INCOME AND CAPITAL FUND--OCTOBER 31, 1997
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capital TOTAL Initial Gain Income Ending Percentage Ending RETURN $10,000 Dividends Dividends Value Increase Value TABLE Investment(*) Reinvested Reinvested(**) (adjusted)(*) (adjusted)(*) (unadjusted)(*) ------ ------------- ---------- -------------- ------------- ------------- --------------- CLASS A SHARES Life of Fund(+) $ 8,156 463 71,794 80,143 704.1 84,193 Fifteen Years 9,884 178 31,381 41,443 314.4 43,402 Ten Years 9,660 97 12,783 22,540 125.4 23,609 Five Years 9,783 60 4,161 14,004 40.0 14,659 One Year 9,639 0 674 10,313 3.1 10,800 CLASS B SHARES Life of Fund(++) 10,429 0 2,473 12,702 27.0 12,902 One Year 10,095 0 607 10,402 4.0 10,702 CLASS C SHARES Life of Fund(++) 10,454 0 2,480 * * 12,934 One Year 10,095 0 608 * * 10,703 --------------- TOTAL Percentage RETURN Increase TABLE (unadjusted)(*) ------ --------------- Life of Fund(+) 741.9 Fifteen Years 334.0 Ten Years 136.1 Five Years 46.6 One Year 8.0 Life of Fund(++) 29.0 One Year 7.0 Life of Fund(++) 29.3 One Year 7.0
COMPARED TO ----------------------------------------------- Salomon Lehman Bros. Bros. Lehman TABLE Consumer High Grade Aggregate Bros. RETURN Price Corp. Bond Bond Govt./Corp. TABLE Index(1) Index(2) Index(7) Index(3) ------ -------- ---------- --------- ----------- Life of Fund(+) 238.1 859.7 * 760.7 Life of Fund(++) 9.6 42.6 33.7 33.4 Fifteen Years 64.6 443.4 340.7 333.4 Ten Years 40.2 182.1 142.3 140.9 Five Years 14.0 55.9 43.6 44.4 One Year 2.1 10.8 8.9 8.8
Lehman Salomon Bros. Bros. Aggregate Lehman AVERAGE ANNUAL Fund Fund Fund Consumer High Grade Bond Bros. TOTAL RETURN Class A Class B Class C Price Corp. Bond Index Govt./Corp. TABLE Shares Shares Shares Index(1) Index(2) (7) Index(3) - -------------- ------- ------- ------- -------- ---------- --------- ----------- Life of Fund(+) 9.3 * * 5.3 10.1 * 9.6 Life of Fund(++) * 7.2 7.8 2.7 10.9 8.9 8.8 Fifteen Years 9.9 * * 3.4 12.0 10.4 10.3 Ten Years 8.5 * * 3.4 10.9 9.3 9.2 Five Years 7.0 * * 2.7 9.3 7.5 7.6 One Year 3.1 4.0 7.0 2.1 10.8 8.9 8.8
- --------------- * -- Data not available or not applicable. (+) Since April 15, 1974 for Class A Shares. (++) Since May 31, 1994 for Class B and Class C Shares. B-36 205 MORTGAGE FUND--SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capital TOTAL Initial Gain Income Ending Percentage Ending RETURN $10,000 Dividends Dividends Value Increase Value TABLE Investment(*) Reinvested Reinvested(**) (adjusted)(***) (adjusted)(*) (unadjusted)(*) ------ ------------- ---------- -------------- --------------- ------------- --------------- CLASS A SHARES Life of Fund(+) $ 8,570 0 4,726 13,296 33.0 13,926 One Year 9,682 0 746 10,428 4.3 10,926 Five Years 8,622 0 3,922 12,544 25.4 13,142 CLASS B SHARES Life of Fund(++) 8,235 0 16,059 * * 24,294 Ten Years 9,126 0 11,143 * * 20,269 Five Years 9,032 0 3,579 12,521 25.2 12,611 One Year 10,131 0 686 10,517 5.2 10,817 CLASS C SHARES Life of Fund(+++) 10,015 0 2,492 * * 12,507 One Year 10,145 0 700 * * 10,845 --------------- TOTAL Percentage RETURN Increase TABLE (unadjusted)(*) ------ --------------- Life of Fund(+) 39.3 One Year 9.3 Five Years 31.4 Life of Fund(++) 142.9 Ten Years 102.7 Five Years 26.1 One Year 8.2 Life of Fund(+++) 25.1 One Year 8.5
COMPARED TO ------------------------------------------------- Salomon Bros. Lehman Merrill Lynch TOTAL Consumer 30 Yr. Brothers Mortgage RETURN Price GNMA Govt./Corp. Master TABLE Index(1) Index(6) Index(3) Index(8) ------ -------- -------- ----------- ------------- Life of Fund(+) 16.9 49.8 50.4 49.4 Life of Fund(++) 53.1 171.7 244.0 265.2 Life of Fund(+++) 9.3 33.7 31.3 33.3 Ten Years 40.2 157.3 146.0 154.6 Five Years 14.1 40.6 39.9 40.2 One Year 2.2 10.2 9.6 10.1
Salomon AVERAGE Bros. Lehman Merrill Lynch ANNUAL Fund Fund Fund Consumer 30 Yr. Brothers Mortgage TOTAL RETURN Class A Class B Class C Price GNMA Govt./Corp. Master TABLE Shares Shares Shares Index(1) Index(6) Index(3) Index(8) ------------ ------- ------- ------- -------- -------- ----------- ------------- Life of Fund(+) 5.1 * * 2.8 7.3 7.4 7.2 Life of Fund(++) * 7.1 * 3.4 8.1 10.0 10.6 Life of Fund(+++) * * 6.9 2.7 9.1 8.5 9.0 Ten Years * 7.3 * 3.4 9.9 9.4 9.8 Five Years 4.6 4.6 * 2.7 7.1 7.0 7.0 One Year 4.3 5.2 8.5 2.2 10.2 9.6 10.1
- --------------- * -- Data not available or not applicable. (+) Since January 10, 1992 for Class A Shares. (++) Since October 26, 1984 for Class B Shares. (+++) Since May 31, 1994 for Class C Shares. B-37 206 SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND--SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Initial Capital Gain Income Ending Percentage Ending TOTAL $10,000 Distributions Dividends Value Increase Value RETURN TABLE Investment(*) Reinvested Reinvested(**) (adjusted)(*) (adjusted)(*) (unadjusted)(*) ------------ ------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- ------------- --------------- CLASS A SHARES Life of Fund(+) $ 8,764 70 3,956 12,790 27.9 13,252 Five Years 8,647 66 3,275 11,988 19.9 12,429 One Year 9,535 0 669 10,204 2.0 10,579 CLASS B SHARES Life of Fund(++) 9,141 92 6,936 * * 16,169 Five Years 8,941 68 2,913 11,833 18.3 11,922 One Year 9,898 0 612 10,213 2.1 10,510 CLASS C SHARES Life of Fund(+++) 9,617 0 2,089 * * 11,706 One Year 9,898 0 626 * * 10,524 --------------- Percentage TOTAL Increase RETURN TABLE (unadjusted)(*) ------------ --------------- Life of Fund(+) 32.5 Five Years 24.3 One Year 5.8 Life of Fund(++) 61.7 Five Years 19.2 One Year 5.1 Life of Fund(+++) 17.1 One Year 5.2
COMPARED TO ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL Consumer Salomon Bros. Lehman Bros. Govt./Corp. Lehman Govt Bond RETURN TABLE Price Index(1) 30 Yr. GNMA Index(6) Index(3) Intermediate Index(9) ------------ -------------- -------------------- ------------------------ --------------------- Life of Fund(+) 16.9 49.8 50.4 42.6 Life of Fund(++) 33.1 118.7 113.2 98.9 Life of Fund(+++) 9.3 33.7 31.3 26.3 Five Years 14.1 40.6 39.9 32.9 One Year 2.2 10.2 9.6 7.8
AVERAGE ANNUAL Fund Fund Fund Consumer Salomon Bros. Lehman Bros. Lehman Govt Bond TOTAL RETURN Class A Class B Class C Price 30 Yr. Govt./Corp. Intermediate TABLE Shares Shares Shares Index(1) GNMA Index(6) Index(3) Index(9) -------------- ------- ------- ------- -------- ------------- ------------ ---------------- Life of Fund(+) 4.4 * * 2.8 7.3 7.4 6.4 Life of Fund(++) * 5.7 * 3.4 9.4 9.1 8.3 Life of Fund(+++) * * 4.8 2.7 9.1 8.5 7.3 Five Years 3.7 3.4 * 2.7 7.1 7.0 5.9 One Year 2.0 2.1 5.2 2.2 10.2 9.6 7.8
- --------------- * -- Data not available or not applicable. (+) Since January 10, 1992 for Class A Shares. (Index at December 31, 1991) (++) Since February 1, 1989 for Class B Shares. (Index at January 31, 1989) (+++) Since May 31, 1994 for Class C Shares. FOOTNOTES FOR ALL FUNDS * The Initial Investment and adjusted amounts for Class A shares were adjusted for the maximum initial sales charge at the beginning of the period, which is 4.5% for the Diversified Fund, Government Fund, High Yield Fund, Income and Capital Fund and Mortgage Fund and 3.5% for the Adjustable Rate Fund and Short-Intermediate Government Fund. The Initial Investment for Class B and Class C shares was not adjusted. Amounts were adjusted for Class B shares for the contingent deferred sales charge that may be imposed at the end of the period based upon the schedule for shares sold currently, see "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares" in the prospectus. No adjustments were made to Class C shares. ** Includes short-term capital gain dividends. (1) The Consumer Price Index is a statistical measure of change, over time, in the prices of goods and services in major expenditure groups for all urban consumers. Source is Towers Data Systems. (2) Salomon Brothers High Grade Corporate Bond Index is on a total return basis with all dividends reinvested and is comprised of high grade long-term industrial and utility bonds rated in the top two rating categories. This index is unmanaged. Source is Towers Data Systems. (3) The Lehman Brothers Government/Corporate Bond Index is on a total return basis and is comprised of all publicly issued, non-convertible, domestic debt of the U.S. Government or any agency thereof, quasi-federal corporation, or corporate debt guaranteed by the U.S. Government and all publicly issued, fixed-rate, non-convertible, domestic debt of the three major corporate classifications: industrial, utility, and financial. Only notes and bonds with a minimum outstanding principal amount of $1,000,000 and a minimum of one year to maturity are included. Bonds included must have a rating of at least Baa by Moody's Investors Service, Inc., BBB by Standard & Poor's Corporation or in the case of bank bonds not rated by either Moody's or S&P, BBB by Fitch Investors Service. This index is unmanaged. Source is Towers Data Systems. (4) The Lehman Brothers Adjustable Rate Mortgage Index is a broad market capitalization index of the U.S. Government agency adjustable rate mortgage market. All securities in the index have coupons that periodically adjust based on a spread over a published index, and all are guaranteed by an agency of the U.S. Government. This index is unmanaged. Source is Lehman Brothers Inc. (5) Merrill Lynch High Yield Master Index consists of fixed-rate, coupon-bearing bonds with an outstanding par which is greater than or equal to $50 million, a maturity range greater than or equal to one year and must be less than BBB/Baa3 rated but not in default. (6) The Salomon Brothers 30 Year GNMA Index is on a total return basis with all dividends reinvested and is comprised of GNMA 30-year pass throughs of single family and graduated payment mortgages. In order for a GNMA coupon to be included in the index, it must have at least $200 million of outstanding coupon product. This index is unmanaged. Source is Salomon Brothers Inc. (7) The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is on a total return basis and is comprised of intermediate and long-term government bonds, investment grade corporate debt securities and mortgage-backed securities. This index is unmanaged. Source is Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. (8) Merrill Lynch Mortgage Master Index consists of fixed-rate, coupon-bearing bonds which are comprised of generic pass-through securities which are composed of numerous mortgage pools with various maturities. The amount outstanding in each agency/type/coupon subdivision of the mortgage index must be greater than or equal to $200 million. CMOs are excluded to avoid double-counting. (9) The Lehman Government Bond Intermediate Index is made up of the Treasury Bond Index (all public obligations of the U.S. Treasury, excluding flower bonds and foreign-targeted issues) and the Agency Bond Index (all publicly issued debt of U.S. Government agencies and quasi-federal corporations, and corporate debt guaranteed by the U.S. Government). Includes securities with maturities between 1 and 10 years. B-38 207 Investors may want to compare the performance of a Fund to that of certificates of deposit issued by banks and other depository institutions. Certificates of deposit represent an alternative income producing product. Certificates of deposit may offer fixed or variable interest rates and principal is guaranteed and may be insured. Withdrawal of deposits prior to maturity will normally be subject to a penalty. Rates offered by banks and other depository institutions are subject to change at any time specified by the issuing institution. The shares of a Fund are not insured and net asset value as well as yield will fluctuate. Shares of a Fund are redeemable at net asset value which may be more or less than original cost. The bonds in which the Funds invest are generally of longer term than most certificates of deposit and may reflect longer term market interest rate fluctuations. Investors also may want to compare the performance of a Fund to that of U.S. Treasury bills, notes or bonds because such instruments represent alternative income producing products. Treasury obligations are issued in selected denominations. Rates of Treasury obligations are fixed at the time of issuance and payment of principal and interest is backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury. The market value of such instruments will generally fluctuate inversely with interest rates prior to maturity and will equal par value at maturity. As noted in the prospectus, the government guarantee of the bonds in the Adjustable Rate, Government, Mortgage and Short-Intermediate Government Funds does not guarantee the market value of their respective shares. The net asset value of a Fund will fluctuate. Shares of a Fund are redeemable at net asset value which may be more or less than original cost. Each Fund's yield will also fluctuate. From time to time, the Adjustable Rate Fund may compare its yield or price volatility to various securities, such as U.S. Government Securities, or to certain indices including, but not limited to, the J.P. Morgan one-, three-, and five-year constant maturity Treasury yield indices, which are based on estimated Treasury security yields adjusted to constant maturity and the Federal Home Loan Bank Board 11th District Cost of Funds Index (COFI), which represents the weighted average cost of funds for savings institutions in Arizona, California and Nevada and is based on the one month annualized yield of savings deposits, Federal Home Loan Advances and other borrowings, such as repurchase agreements. The following tables illustrate an assumed $10,000 investment in Class A shares of each Fund other than the Mortgage, Opportunity and Short-Intermediate Government Funds, which includes the current maximum sales charge of 4.5% (3.5% for the Adjustable Rate Fund), with income and capital gain dividends reinvested in additional shares. The tables for the Mortgage and Short-Intermediate Government Funds illustrate an assumed $10,000 investment in Class B shares of these Funds, with income and capital gain dividends reinvested in additional shares, and do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. Each table covers the period from commencement of operations of the Fund to December 31, 1996. ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND (9/1/87)
DIVIDENDS CUMULATIVE VALUE OF SHARES ACQUIRED ANNUAL ANNUAL CAPITAL REINVESTED YEAR INCOME GAIN REINVESTED CAPITAL ENDED DIVIDENDS DIVIDENDS INITIAL INCOME GAIN TOTAL 12/31 REINVESTED* REINVESTED INVESTMENT DIVIDENDS* DIVIDENDS VALUE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1987 $ 96 $ 0 $9,722 $ 96 $ 0 $ 9,818 1988 1,098 0 9,132 1,159 0 10,291 1989 1,122 10 9,185 2,294 10 11,489 1990 1,137 0 8,918 3,388 9 12,315 1991 1,222 0 9,207 4,756 10 13,973 1992 824 0 9,217 5,592 10 14,819 1993 767 0 9,196 6,341 10 15,547 1994 747 0 8,724 6,745 9 15,478 1995 948 0 8,929 7,857 9 16,795 1996 913 0 8,864 8,716 9 17,589 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
B-39 208 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIVERSIFIED FUND (6/23/77)
DIVIDENDS CUMULATIVE VALUE OF SHARES ACQUIRED ANNUAL ANNUAL CAPITAL REINVESTED YEAR INCOME GAIN REINVESTED CAPITAL ENDED DIVIDENDS DIVIDENDS INITIAL INCOME GAIN TOTAL 12/31 REINVESTED* REINVESTED INVESTMENT DIVIDENDS* DIVIDENDS VALUE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1977 $ 427 $ 0 $9,141 $ 427 $ 0 $ 9,567 1978 1,006 132 8,591 1,367 132 10,090 1979 1,350 18 8,898 2,787 154 11,839 1980 1,672 30 9,774 4,830 201 14,805 1981 2,052 0 8,738 6,297 179 15,214 1982 2,420 27 8,592 8,771 204 17,567 1983 2,941 0 8,577 11,697 204 20,478 1984 3,449 0 7,667 13,803 182 21,652 1985 3,604 66 7,534 17,181 248 24,963 1986 3,163 307 6,748 18,381 522 25,651 1987 3,379 367 5,412 17,484 690 23,586 1988 3,847 0 5,475 21,566 698 27,739 1989 4,603 0 5,064 24,238 646 29,948 1990 4,215 0 3,819 21,868 487 26,174 1991 4,665 0 5,050 34,010 644 39,704 1992 4,604 0 5,363 40,723 684 46,770 1993 5,096 0 5,879 49,906 749 56,534 1994 4,438 0 5,217 48,486 665 54,368 1995 5,061 0 5,734 58,572 731 65,037 1996 6,336 0 5,656 64,235 721 70,612 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GOVERNMENT FUND (10/1/79)
DIVIDENDS CUMULATIVE VALUE OF SHARES ACQUIRED ANNUAL ANNUAL CAPITAL REINVESTED YEAR INCOME GAIN REINVESTED CAPITAL ENDED DIVIDENDS DIVIDENDS INITIAL INCOME GAIN TOTAL 12/31 REINVESTED* REINVESTED INVESTMENT DIVIDENDS* DIVIDENDS VALUE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1979 $ 203 $ 0 $9,192 $ 207 $ 0 $ 9,399 1980 1,009 0 8,164 1,145 0 9,309 1981 1,197 0 7,180 2,181 0 9,361 1982 1,314 0 8,119 3,912 0 12,031 1983 1,442 0 7,878 5,225 0 13,103 1984 1,686 0 7,806 6,903 0 14,709 1985 1,925 0 8,468 9,523 0 17,991 1986 2,076 0 8,853 12,061 0 20,913 1987 2,228 0 8,173 13,301 0 21,473 1988 2,265 0 7,851 14,985 0 22,836 1989 2,454 0 8,092 17,941 0 26,033 1990 2,526 0 8,066 20,486 0 28,552 1991 2,762 0 8,629 24,849 0 33,478 1992 2,781 0 8,341 26,780 0 35,125 1993 2,662 0 8,242 29,094 0 37,336 1994 2,684 0 7,422 28,770 0 36,192 1995 2,942 0 8,155 34,684 0 42,839 1996 3,097 0 7,797 36,255 0 44,052 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
B-40 209 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HIGH YIELD FUND (1/26/78)
DIVIDENDS CUMULATIVE VALUE OF SHARES ACQUIRED ANNUAL ANNUAL CAPITAL REINVESTED YEAR INCOME GAIN REINVESTED CAPITAL ENDED DIVIDENDS DIVIDENDS INITIAL INCOME GAIN TOTAL 12/31 REINVESTED* REINVESTED INVESTMENT DIVIDENDS* DIVIDENDS VALUE - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1978 $ 826 $ 0 $8,950 $ 786 $ 0 $ 9,736 1979 1,098 0 8,227 1,744 0 9,971 1980 1,306 0 7,140 2,737 0 9,877 1981 1,515 0 6,678 4,057 0 10,735 1982 1,793 0 8,041 6,935 0 14,976 1983 2,048 0 8,365 9,254 0 17,620 1984 2,359 0 8,090 11,327 0 19,417 1985 2,684 0 8,787 15,108 0 23,895 1986 2,929 0 9,290 18,968 0 28,258 1987 3,375 1,196 8,690 20,917 1,200 30,807 1988 4,142 0 8,787 25,246 1,215 35,248 1989 4,632 0 7,635 26,155 1,055 34,845 1990 5,116 0 5,688 23,849 786 30,322 1991 5,417 0 7,262 36,262 1,003 44,527 1992 5,075 0 7,678 43,409 1,061 52,148 1993 5,492 0 8,393 53,178 1,159 62,730 1994 5,892 0 7,493 53,104 1,035 61,632 1995 6,500 0 7,994 63,314 1,104 72,412 1996 7,289 0 8,245 72,790 1,139 82,174 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INCOME AND CAPITAL FUND (4/15/74)
DIVIDENDS CUMULATIVE VALUE OF SHARES ACQUIRED ANNUAL ANNUAL CAPITAL REINVESTED YEAR INCOME GAIN REINVESTED CAPITAL ENDED DIVIDENDS DIVIDENDS INITIAL INCOME GAIN TOTAL 12/31 REINVESTED* REINVESTED INVESTMENT DIVIDENDS* DIVIDENDS VALUE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1974 425 $ 0 $ 9,819 $ 436 $ 0 $10,255 1975 939 0 10,077 1,421 0 11,498 1976 955 69 10,535 2,481 72 13,088 1977 1,052 75 10,077 3,415 144 13,636 1978 1,133 0 9,580 4,365 137 14,082 1979 1,397 0 8,873 5,393 127 13,393 1980 1,701 0 7,632 6,229 109 13,970 1981 1,861 0 6,858 7,438 98 14,394 1982 2,183 0 7,994 11,122 115 19,231 1983 2,478 0 7,889 13,422 113 21,424 1984 2,892 0 7,775 16,175 111 24,061 1985 3,191 0 8,396 20,803 120 29,319 1986 3,273 0 8,673 24,793 124 33,590 1987 3,590 0 8,042 26,474 115 34,631 1988 3,933 0 7,975 30,152 114 38,241 1989 4,207 0 7,794 33,607 112 41,513 1990 4,209 0 7,507 36,590 108 44,205 1991 4,313 0 8,080 43,926 116 52,122 1992 4,168 0 8,061 48,039 115 56,215 1993 4,029 355 8,376 53,946 476 62,798 1994 4,578 0 7,507 52,743 426 60,676 1995 4,939 0 8,462 64,690 480 73,632 1996 4,957 0 8,061 66,597 458 75,116 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
B-41 210 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MORTGAGE FUND (10/26/84)
DIVIDENDS CUMULATIVE VALUE OF SHARES ACQUIRED ANNUAL ANNUAL CAPITAL REINVESTED YEAR INCOME GAIN REINVESTED CAPITAL ENDED DIVIDENDS DIVIDENDS INITIAL INCOME GAIN TOTAL 12/31 REINVESTED* REINVESTED INVESTMENT DIVIDENDS* DIVIDENDS VALUE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1984 $ 0 $0 $10,024 $ 0 $0 $10,024 1985 1,028 0 10,035 1,051 0 11,086 1986 1,286 0 10,036 2,344 0 12,380 1987 1,270 0 9,212 3,389 0 12,600 1988 1,315 0 8,694 4,474 0 13,168 1989 1,326 0 8,800 5,867 0 14,667 1990 1,325 0 8,612 7,098 0 15,710 1991 1,442 0 9,235 9,149 0 18,384 1992 1,457 0 8,917 10,285 0 19,202 1993 1,381 0 8,718 11,410 0 20,128 1994 1,259 0 7,835 11,461 0 19,296 1995 1,387 0 8,576 13,988 0 22,564 1996 1,433 0 8,177 14,785 0 22,962
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DIVIDENDS CUMULATIVE VALUE OF SHARES ACQUIRED ANNUAL ANNUAL CAPITAL REINVESTED YEAR INCOME GAIN REINVESTED CAPITAL ENDED DIVIDENDS DIVIDENDS INITIAL INCOME GAIN TOTAL 12/31 REINVESTED* REINVESTED INVESTMENT DIVIDENDS* DIVIDENDS VALUE - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1989 $741 $ 0 $10,024 $ 737 $ 0 $10,761 1990 946 0 9,847 1,679 0 11,526 1991 934 0 10,118 2,690 0 12,808 1992 795 0 10,024 3,461 0 13,485 1993 769 100 9,859 4,157 99 14,115 1994 697 0 9,197 4,555 93 13,845 1995 853 0 9,577 5,609 96 15,282 1996 888 0 9,234 6,291 93 15,618
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Includes short-term capital gain dividends The following tables compare the performance of the Class A shares of the Funds (other than the Mortgage, Opportunity and Short-Intermediate Government Funds, for which the performance is of the Class B shares) over various periods with that of other mutual funds within the categories described below according to data reported by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. ("Lipper"), New York, New York, which is a mutual fund reporting service. Lipper performance figures are based on changes in net asset value, with all income and capital gain dividends reinvested. Such calculations do not include the effect of any sales charges. Future performance cannot be guaranteed. Lipper publishes performance analyses on a regular basis. Each category includes funds with a variety of objectives, policies and market and credit risks that should be considered in reviewing these rankings. B-42 211 ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND A SHARES
Lipper-Fixed Income Fund Performance Analysis ------------ Adjustable Rate Mortgage Funds --------------- One Year (Period ended 9/30/97)............................. 23 of 44 Five Years (Period ended 9/30/97)........................... 15 of 27
The Lipper Adjustable Rate Mortgage Funds category includes funds that invest at least 65% of assets in adjustable rate mortgage securities or other securities collateralized by or representing an interest in mortgages. DIVERSIFIED FUND A SHARES
Lipper-Fixed Income Fund Performance Analysis ------------ Multi-Sector Income ------------ One Year (Period ended 9/30/97)............................. 66 of 75 Five Years (Period ended 9/30/97)........................... 2 of 13 Ten Years (Period ended 9/30/97)............................ 1 of 4
The Lipper Multi-Sector Income Funds Category includes funds that intend to keep the bulk of their assets in corporate and government debt issues. GOVERNMENT FUND A SHARES
Lipper-Fixed Income Fund Performance Analysis Certificate Edition ------------ GNMA Funds ---------- One Year (Period ended 9/30/97)............................. 32 of 53 Five Years (Period ended 9/30/97)........................... 21 of 30 Ten Years (Period ended 9/30/97)............................ 13 of 24
The Lipper GNMA Funds category includes funds that invest a minimum of 65% of their portfolio in Government National Mortgage Association securities. B-43 212 HIGH YIELD FUND A SHARES
Lipper-Fixed Income Fund Performance Analysis ------------ High Current Yield Funds ------------ One Year (Period ended 9/30/97)............................. 134 of 171 Five Years (Period ended 9/30/97)........................... 21 of 65 Ten Years (Period ended 9/30/97)............................ 9 of 45
The Lipper High Current Yield Funds category includes funds which are managed with an emphasis on high current (relative) yield. There are no quality or maturity restrictions. The Fund was ranked number 222 out of 4,997, 28 out of 2,152 and 14 out of 965 funds in the Fixed Income category for the one, five and ten year periods ended September 30, 1997 according to data reported by Lipper in the Lipper Mutual Fund Performance Analysis. The Lipper Fixed Income category reported in the Lipper Mutual Fund Performance Analysis includes funds which normally have more than 75% of their assets in fixed income issues. INCOME AND CAPITAL FUND A SHARES
Lipper-Fixed Income Fund Performance Analysis ------------ Corporate Bond Funds: "A" Rated ----------- One Year (Period ended 9/30/97)............................. 52 of 126 Five Years (Period ended 9/30/97)........................... 12 of 54 Ten Years (Period ended 9/30/97)............................ 19 of 33
The Lipper Corporate Bond Funds "A" Rated category includes funds which invest 65% of their corporate holdings in the top three grades. MORTGAGE FUND B SHARES
Lipper Performance Analysis ------------- U.S. Mortgage Funds ------------- One Year (Period ended 9/30/97)............................. 52 of 59 Five Years (Period ended 9/30/97)........................... 32 of 34 Ten Years (Period ended 9/30/97)............................ 17 of 17
The Lipper U.S. Mortgage Funds category includes funds that invest at least 65% of their assets in U.S. Mortgages/Securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. government and certain federal agencies. SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND B SHARES
Lipper Performance Analysis ----------- Short U.S. Gov't Funds ----------- One Year (Period ended 9/30/97)............................. 96 of 96 Five Years (Period ended 9/30/97)........................... 40 of 41
The Lipper Short (1-5 year) U.S. Government Funds category includes funds that invest at least 65% of their assets in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities with average maturities of five years or less. B-44 213 OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES The officers and trustees of the Funds, their birthdates, their principal occupations and their affiliations, if any, with ZKI, the investment manager, ZIML, the sub-adviser of certain Funds, and KDI, the principal underwriter, are as follows (the number following each person's title is the number of investment companies managed by ZKI and its affiliates, for which he or she holds similar positions): ALL FUNDS: DAVID W. BELIN (6/20/28), Trustee (26), 2000 Financial Center, 7th and Walnut, Des Moines, Iowa; Member, Belin Lamson McCormick Zumbach Flynn, P.C. (attorneys). LEWIS A. BURNHAM (1/8/33), Trustee (26), 16410 Avila Boulevard, Tampa, Florida; Director, Management Consulting Services, McNulty & Company; formerly Executive Vice President, Anchor Glass Container Corporation. DONALD L. DUNAWAY (3/8/37), Trustee (26), 7515 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples, Florida; Retired; formerly, Executive Vice President, A. O. Smith Corporation (diversified manufacturer). ROBERT B. HOFFMAN (12/11/36), Trustee (26), 800 N. Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri; Vice Chairman, Monsanto Company (chemical products); prior thereto, Vice President, FMC Corporation (manufacturer of machinery and chemicals); prior thereto, Director, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Staley Continental, Inc. (food products). DONALD R. JONES (1/17/30), Trustee (26), 182 Old Wick Lane, Inverness, Illinois; Retired; Director, Motorola, Inc. (manufacturer of electronic equipment and components); formerly, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Motorola, Inc. SHIRLEY D. PETERSON (9/3/41), Trustee (26), 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, Maryland; President, Hood College, Maryland; prior thereto, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson (attorneys); prior thereto, Commissioner, Internal Revenue Service; prior thereto, Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice; Director, Bethlehem Steel Corp. WILLIAM P. SOMMERS (7/22/33), Trustee (26), 333 Ravenswood Avenue, Menlo Park, California; President and Chief Executive Officer, SRI International (research and development); prior thereto, Executive Vice President, Iameter (medical information and educational service provider); prior thereto, Senior Vice President and Director, Booz, Allen & Hamilton, Inc. (management consulting firm) (retired), Director, Rohr, Inc., Therapeutic Discovery Corp. and Litton Industries. STEPHEN B. TIMBERS (8/8/44), President and Trustee* (39), 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois; President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer and Director, ZKI; Director, KDI, and LTV Corporation; formerly, President and Chief Operating Officer of Kemper Corporation. CHARLES R. MANZONI, JR. (1/23/47), Vice President* (39), 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois; Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel of ZKI; Secretary, ZKI Holding Corp.; Secretary, ZKI Agency, Inc.; formerly, Partner, Gardner, Carton & Douglas (attorneys). JOHN E. NEAL (3/9/50), Vice President* (39), 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois; President, Kemper Funds Group, a unit of ZKI; Director, ZKI, Zurich Kemper Value Advisors, Inc. and KDI. JEROME L. DUFFY (6/29/36), Treasurer* (39), 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois; Senior Vice President, ZKI. PHILIP J. COLLORA (11/15/45), Vice President and Secretary* (39), 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois; Attorney, Senior Vice President and Assistant Secretary, ZKI. B-45 214 ELIZABETH C. WERTH (10/1/47), Assistant Secretary* (32), 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois; Vice President, ZKI; Vice President and Director of State Registrations, KDI. ROBERT C. PECK, JR. (10/1/46), Vice President* (16), 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois; Executive Vice President, ZKI; formerly, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer with an unaffiliated investment management firm from 1988 to June 1997. ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND: ELIZABETH A. BYRNES (2/8/57), Vice President* (2), 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois; First Vice President, ZKI. RICHARD L. VANDENBERG (11/16/49), Vice President* (4), 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois; Senior Vice President, ZKI; formerly, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager with an unaffiliated investment management firm. DIVERSIFIED FUND: J. PATRICK BEIMFORD, JR. (5/25/50), Vice President* (3), 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois; Executive Vice President, ZKI. ROBERT S. CESSINE (1/5/50), Vice President* (3), 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois; Senior Vice President, ZKI; formerly, Vice President, Wellington Management Company. MICHAEL A. McNAMARA (12/28/44), Vice President* (6), 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois; Senior Vice President, ZKI. HARRY E. RESIS, JR. (11/24/45), Vice President* (6), 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois; Senior Vice President, ZKI; formerly, First Vice President, PaineWebber Incorporated. JONATHAN W. TRUTTER (11/29/57), Vice President* (3), 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois; First Vice President, ZKI. GOVERNMENT FUND: RICHARD L. VANDENBERG, see above.* HIGH YIELD AND OPPORTUNITY FUNDS (KEMPER HIGH YIELD SERIES): MICHAEL A. McNAMARA, see above.* HARRY E. RESIS, JR., see above.* INCOME AND CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND: ROBERT S. CESSINE, see above.* MORTGAGE AND SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUNDS (KEMPER PORTFOLIOS): FRANK J. RACHWALSKI, JR. (3/26/45), Vice President* (10), 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois; Senior Vice President, ZKI. RICHARD L. VANDENBERG, see above.* * Interested persons of the Fund as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940. B-46 215 The trustees and officers who are "interested persons" as designated above receive no compensation from the Fund. The table below shows amounts paid or accrued to those trustees who are not designated "interested persons" during the Fund's 1997 fiscal year except that the information in the last column is for calendar year 1996. The Opportunity Fund has not yet adopted a trustee compensation table.
AGGREGATE COMPENSATION FROM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- INCOME & TOTAL COMPENSATION ADJUSTABLE DIVERSIFIED GOVERNMENT HIGH YIELD CAPITAL KEMPER KEMPER FUNDS NAME OF TRUSTEE RATE FUND FUND FUND SERIES++ FUND PORTFOLIOS+ PAID TO TRUSTEES** --------------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- -------- ----------- ------------------ David W. Belin*............... $2,500 6,600 12,400 10,700 5,500 16,100 143,400 Lewis A. Burnham.............. 1,700 3,400 6,400 6,000 3,100 10,200 88,800 Donald L. Dunaway*............ 2,700 6,000 11,900 10,600 5,400 16,700 141,200 Robert B. Hoffman............. 1,800 3,400 6,400 6,000 3,100 9,600 92,100 Donald R. Jones............... 1,800 3,600 6,700 6,300 3,400 10,400 92,100 Shirley D. Peterson........... 1,700 3,400 6,300 5,900 3,000 9,900 89,800 William P. Sommers............ 1,700 3,300 6,100 5,700 3,000 9,700 87,500
- --------------- + Includes Kemper Cash Reserves Fund, Mortgage Fund and Short-Intermediate Government Fund. ++ Includes High Yield Fund only. * Includes deferred fees and interest thereon pursuant to deferred compensation agreements with Kemper Funds. Deferred amounts accrue interest monthly at a rate equal to the yield of Zurich Money Funds--Zurich Money Market Fund. Total deferred amounts and interest accrued through each Fund's fiscal year are $16,900, $55,900, $106,400, $78,400, $40,800 and $96,900 for Mr. Belin and $14,900, $30,000, $70,100, $54,700, $27,000 and $73,900 for Mr. Dunaway for the Adjustable Rate Fund, Diversified Fund, Government Fund, High Yield Fund, Income and Capital Fund and Kemper Portfolios+, respectively. ** Includes compensation for service on the boards of 25 Kemper funds with 41 fund portfolios. Each trustee currently serves as a trustee of 26 Kemper Funds with 46 fund portfolios. As of December 15, 1997, the officers and trustees of the Funds, as a group, owned less than 1% of the then outstanding shares of each Fund, except that officers and trustees, as a group, owned 6.47% of Kemper Income and Capital Preservation Fund, Class I shares and 1.18% of Kemper High Yield Fund, Class I shares. No person owned of record 5% or more of the outstanding shares of any class of any Fund, except that the following owned of record shares of the following Funds.
FUND NAME AND ADDRESS CLASS PERCENTAGE ---- ---------------- ----- ---------- Adjustable Rate Prudential Securities FBO A 7.42% Standard Savings Bank 228 W. Garvey Ave. Monterey Park, CA 91754 Builders Prime Window & Supply B 6.79 401K FBO Forfeiture Account 2nd & Merion Bridgeport, PA 19405 National Financial Services Corp. B 9.10 One World Financial Center 200 Liberty Street New York, NY 10281-1003 MLPF&S B 8.25 4800 Deer Lake Dr. East Jacksonville, FL 32246 Junior Junction Inc. C 6.56 1400 Noyes York Utica, NY 13502 MLPF&S C 16.43 4800 Deer Lake Dr. East Jacksonville, FL 32246
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FUND NAME AND ADDRESS CLASS PERCENTAGE ---- ---------------- ----- ---------- Ameritrade Clearing C 10.35 P.O. Box 2226 Omaha, NE 68103 Estate of Arthur A. Ulrich C 6.21 870 84th LN NW Minneapolis, MN 55433 Income & Capital MLPF&S A 21.75 4800 Deer Lake Dr. East Jacksonville, FL 32246 BHC Securities, Inc. B 6.92 Attn: Mutual Funds One Commerce Square Philadelphia, PA 19103 Paul K. Christoff TTEE C 10.30 Lindsay Concrete Prod Inc. PSP 137 S. Main St., Suite 301 Akron, OH 44308-1136 MLPF&S C 24.29 4800 Deer Lake Dr. East Jacksonville, FL 32246 ZKI Inc. I 6.06 Retirement Plan EE 811 Main Street Kansas City, MO 64105 ZKI Inc. I 12.11 Retirement Plan PS 811 Main Kansas City, MO 64105 High Yield National Financial Service Corp. C 6.27 One World Financial Center 200 Liberty Street, 4th fl. New York, NY 10281-1003 MLPP&S FTSBO ITS Customers C 8.04 4800 Deer Lake Road Jacksonville, FL 32246 PNB Personal Trust Account I 15.22 P.O. Box 7829 Philadelphia, PA 19101 Mutual Trust Life Ins. Co. I 11.11 1200 Jovis Boulevard Oak Brook, IL 60523 High Yield Opportunity James C. Calano A 5.51 200 Boulder View Ln. Boulder, CO 80304 National City Bank of PA TTEE A 11.98 McKeesport Healthcare Pension P.O. Box 94777 Cleveland, OH 44101 Alan K. Schroeder, TOD A 5.61 2002 Cedar Dr. Rapid City, SD 57702 Rauscher Pierce Refsnes C/F A 9.68 5945 S. Atlanta Tulsa, OK 74105
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FUND NAME AND ADDRESS CLASS PERCENTAGE ---- ---------------- ----- ---------- Advest Inc. B 9.57 90 State House Square Hartford, CT 06103 Donaldson Lufkin Jenrette B 16.83 Securities Corporation Inc. P.O. Box 2052 Jersey City, NJ 07303 Khalil I. Hani B 7.59 2200 Bouterse St. Park Ridge, IL 60068 Alexander L. Abraham & B 7.38 Adeline Y. Abraham Jiwros 2829 Harrison St. Glenview, IL 60025 Stephens Inc. B 10.41 111 Center St. Little Rock, AR 72201 M. L. Stern & Co. Inc. C 6.65 8350 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211 FBO Harper Family 1993 TR C 9.91 1 Baltusrol St. Moraga, CA 94556 Zurich Kemper Investments C 13.21 222 S. Riverside Plaza Chicago, IL 60606 BT Alex Brown Inc. C 10.51 P.O. Box 1346 Baltimore, MD 21203 Melvin H. Ploeckelman C 6.77 HCR 1 Box 27P Athelstane, WI 54104 Leamon M. Fite C 7.69 511 Hillyer High Rd. Anniston, AL 36207 Karin Muchemore C 9.85 3124 Quail Avenue North Golden Valley, MN 55422 M. L. Stern & Co. Inc. (FBO) C 5.08 8350 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Diversified National Financial Service Corp. A 7.19 One World Financial Center 200 Liberty Street New York, NY 10281 National Financial Service Corp. C 10.86 One World Financial Center 200 Liberty Street New York, NY 10281
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FUND NAME AND ADDRESS CLASS PERCENTAGE ---- ---------------- ----- ---------- MLPF&S C 18.77 4800 Deer Lake Dr. East Jacksonville, FL 32246 Donaldson Lufkin Jenrette C 5.84 Securities Corporation, Inc. P.O. Box 2052 Jersey City, NJ 07303 Invest Financial Corp. SSRP I 5.57 FBO Ian G. Clarke-Pounder 32 Saint Laurent Dr. Hudson, NH 03051 Invest Financial Corp. SSRP I 6.11 FBO Craig B. Cacase 121 Fox Run Ct. Newington CT, 06111 Invest Financial Corp. I 7.03 FBO Alfred J. Diorio 1011 Olde Hickory Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601 Invest Financial Corp. SSRP I 16.51 FBO Sandra L. Tressler 23 Larkin Ln. Harwich, MA 02645 Invest Financial Corp. I 14.66 FBO George R. Swyoert 6316 Pine Ln. Lakeland, FL 33813 Invest Financial Corp. I 19.47 FBO Mary L. Sanders 1107 W. Charter St. Tampa, FL 33602 Invest Financial Corp. I 6.15 FBO Debra S. Harrison 4804 Ridge Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33624 Invest Financial Corp. I 11.74 FBO Ryland E. Syverson 3418 Belmont Rd. Grand Forks, ND 58201 Government NFSC FEBO B 6.05 Home Savings of America 815 E. 6th St. Ontario, CA 91764 BHC Securities Inc. B 5.72 Attn: Mutual Funds Dept. One Commerce Square Philadelphia, PA 19103 Donald Lufkin Jenrette C 5.45 Securities Corporation, Inc. P.O. Box 2052 Jersey City, NJ 07303 MLPF&S C 9.61 4800 Deer Lake Dr. East Jacksonville, FL 32246
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FUND NAME AND ADDRESS CLASS PERCENTAGE ---- ---------------- ----- ---------- ZKI Inc. I 13.39 Retirement Plan 811 Main Kansas City, MO 64105 ZKI Inc. I 10.22 Retirement Plan PS 811 Main Kansas City, MO 64105 Mortgage PaineWebber C 26.29 P.O. Box 3321 Weehawken, NJ 07087-6727 MLPF&S C 12.86 Attn. Fund Administration 4800 Deer Lake Dr. East Jacksonville, FL 32246 Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. C 5.26 777 E. Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee, WI 53202 Morango Bandof Mission Indians C 24.96 Community Service Reserve Act 11581 Portrero Rd Banning CA 92220 Short-Intermediate Government National Financial Service Corp. B 9.49 One World Financial Center 200 Liberty Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10281-1003 PaineWebber C 7.48 P.O. Box 3321 Weehawken, NJ 07087-6727 National Financial Service Corp. C 28.81 One World Financial Center 200 Liberty Street New York, NY 10281-1003 First Trust Corp. C 5.03 P.O. Box 173201 Denver, CO 80217
SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS The Funds generally are not required to hold meetings of their shareholders. Under the Agreement and Declaration of Trust of each Fund ("Declaration of Trust"), however, shareholder meetings will be held in connection with the following matters: (a) the election or removal of trustees if a meeting is called for such purpose; (b) the adoption of any contract for which shareholder approval is required by the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("1940 Act"); (c) any termination of the Fund or a class to the extent and as provided in the Declaration of Trust; (d) any amendment of the Declaration of Trust (other than amendments changing the name of the Fund, supplying any omission, curing any ambiguity or curing, correcting or supplementing any defective or inconsistent provision thereof); (e) (with respect to the Mortgage and Short-Intermediate Government Funds only) as to whether a court action, proceeding or claim should or should not be brought or maintained derivatively or as a class on behalf of the Fund or the shareholders, to the same extent as the stockholders of a Massachusetts business corporation; and (f) such additional matters as may be required by law, the Declaration of Trust, the By- laws of the Fund, or any registration of the Fund with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state, or as the trustees may consider necessary or desirable. The shareholders also would vote upon changes in fundamental investment objectives, policies or restrictions. B-51 220 Each trustee serves until the next meeting of shareholders, if any, called for the purpose of electing trustees and until the election and qualification of a successor or until such trustee sooner dies, resigns, retires or is removed by a majority vote of the shares entitled to vote (as described below) or a majority of the trustees. In accordance with the 1940 Act (a) each Fund will hold a shareholder meeting for the election of trustees at such time as less than a majority of the trustees have been elected by shareholders, and (b) if, as a result of a vacancy in the Board of Trustees, less than two-thirds of the trustees have been elected by the shareholders, that vacancy will be filled only by a vote of the shareholders. Trustees may be removed from office by a vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares at a meeting called for that purpose, which meeting shall be held upon the written request of the holders of not less than 10% of the outstanding shares. Upon the written request of ten or more shareholders who have been such for at least six months and who hold shares constituting at least 1% of the outstanding shares of a Fund stating that such shareholders wish to communicate with the other shareholders for the purpose of obtaining the signatures necessary to demand a meeting to consider removal of a trustee, each Fund has undertaken to disseminate appropriate materials at the expense of the requesting shareholders. Each Fund's Declaration of Trust provides that the presence at a shareholder meeting in person or by proxy of at least 30% of the shares entitled to vote on a matter shall constitute a quorum. Thus, a meeting of shareholders of a Fund could take place even if less than a majority of the shareholders were represented on its scheduled date. Shareholders would in such a case be permitted to take action which does not require a larger vote than a majority of a quorum, such as the election of trustees and ratification of the selection of auditors. Some matters requiring a larger vote under the Declaration of Trust, such as termination or reorganization of a Fund and certain amendments of the Declaration of Trust, would not be affected by this provision; nor would matters which under the 1940 Act require the vote of a "majority of the outstanding voting securities" as defined in the 1940 Act. Each Fund's Declaration of Trust specifically authorizes the Board of Trustees to terminate the Fund or any Portfolio or class by notice to the shareholders without shareholder approval. Under Massachusetts law, shareholders of a Massachusetts business trust could, under certain circumstances, be held personally liable for obligations of a Fund. The Declaration of Trust, however, disclaims shareholder liability for acts or obligations of each Fund and requires that notice of such disclaimer be given in each agreement, obligation, or instrument entered into or executed by a Fund or the Fund's trustees. Moreover, the Declaration of Trust provides for indemnification out of Fund property for all losses and expenses of any shareholder held personally liable for the obligations of a Fund and each Fund will be covered by insurance which the trustees consider adequate to cover foreseeable tort claims. Thus, the risk of a shareholder incurring financial loss on account of shareholder liability is considered by ZKI remote and not material, since it is limited to circumstances in which a disclaimer is inoperative and such Fund itself is unable to meet its obligations. B-52 221 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS The Board of Trustees and Shareholder Kemper High Yield Series Kemper High Yield Opportunity Fund We have audited the accompanying statement of net assets of Kemper High Yield Series--Kemper High Yield Opportunity Fund as of September 18, 1997. This statement of net assets is the responsibility of Fund management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on this statement of net assets based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the statement of net assets is free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the statement of net assets. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall statement of net assets presentation. We believe that our audit of the statement of net assets provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the statement of net assets referred to above presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Kemper High Yield Series--Kemper High Yield Opportunity Fund at September 18, 1997 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Ernst & Young LLP Chicago, Illinois September 18, 1997 B-53 222 KEMPER HIGH YIELD SERIES-- KEMPER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS--SEPTEMBER 18, 1997 ASSETS Cash........................................................ $100,000 ======== NET ASSETS Net assets, applicable to shares of beneficial interest (unlimited number of shares authorized, no par value) outstanding as follows: Class A--3,508.773 Class B--3,508.772 Class C--3,508.772........................................ $100,000 ======== THE PRICING OF SHARES Net asset value and redemption price per share Class A ($33,333.34 / 3,508.773 shares outstanding)....... $ 9.50 Class B* ($33,333.33 / 3,508.772 shares outstanding)...... $ 9.50 Class C* ($33,333.33 / 3,508.772 shares outstanding)...... $ 9.50 Maximum offering price per share Class A (net asset value, plus 4.71% of net asset value or 4.50% of offering price)............................... $ 9.95 Class B (net asset value)................................. $ 9.50 Class C (net asset value)................................. $ 9.50
- --------------- * Subject to contingent deferred sales charge. NOTES: Kemper High Yield Series ("KHYS") was organized as a business trust under the laws of the commonwealth of Massachusetts on October 24, 1985. All shares of beneficial interest of Kemper High Yield Opportunity Fund ("Fund") were issued to Zurich Kemper Investments, Inc. ("ZKI"), the investment manager for the Fund, on September 18, 1997 for $100,000 cash. KHYS may establish multiple series; currently two series have been established. The costs of organization of the KHYS will be paid by ZKI. B-54 223 RATINGS OF INVESTMENTS COMMERCIAL PAPER RATINGS Commercial paper rated by Standard & Poor's Corporation ("S&P") has the following characteristics: Liquidity ratios are adequate to meet cash requirements. Long-term senior debt is rated "A" or better. The issuer has access to at least two additional channels of borrowing. Basic earnings and cash flow have an upward trend with allowance made for unusual circumstances. Typically, the issuer's industry is well established and the issuer has a strong position within the industry. The reliability and quality of management are unquestioned. Relative strength or weakness of the above factors determine whether the issuer's commercial paper is rated A-1 or A-2. The ratings Prime-1 and Prime-2 are the two highest commercial paper ratings assigned by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"). Among the factors considered by it in assigning ratings are the following: (1) evaluation of the management of the issuer; (2) economic evaluation of the issuer's industry or industries and an appraisal of speculative-type risks which may be inherent in certain areas; (3) evaluation of the issuer's products in relation to competition and customer acceptance; (4) liquidity; (5) amount and quality of long-term debt; (6) trend of earnings over a period of ten years; (7) financial strength of a parent company and the relationships which exist with the issuer; and (8) recognition by the management of obligations which may be present or may arise as a result of public interest questions and preparations to meet such obligations. Relative strength or weakness of the above factors determines whether the issuer's commercial paper is rated Prime-1 or 2. CORPORATE BONDS STANDARD & POOR'S CORPORATION BOND RATINGS AAA. Debt rated AAA has the highest rating assigned by S&P. Capacity to pay interest and repay principal is extremely strong. AA. Debt rated AA has a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal and differs from the higher rated issues only in small degree. A. Debt rated A has a strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal although it is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than debt in higher rated categories. BBB. Debt rated BBB is regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay interest and repay principal. Whereas it normally exhibits adequate protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and repay principal for debt in this category than in higher rated categories. BB, B, CCC, CC, C. Debt rated BB, B, CCC, CC and C is regarded, on balance, as predominantly speculative with respect to capacity to pay interest and repay principal in accordance with the terms of the obligation. BB indicates the lowest degree of speculation and C the highest degree of speculation. While such debt will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these are outweighed by large uncertainties or major risk exposures to adverse conditions. CI. The rating CI is reserved for income bonds on which no interest is being paid. D. Debt rated D is in default, and payment of interest and/or repayment of principal is in arrears. MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE, INC. BOND RATINGS AAA. Bonds which are rated Aaa are judged to be of the best quality. They carry the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to as "gilt-edge." Interest payments are protected by a large or by an exceptionally stable margin and principal is secure. While the various protective elements are likely to change, such changes as can be visualized are most unlikely to impair the fundamentally strong position of such issues. B-55 224 AA. Bonds which are rated Aa are judged to be of high quality by all standards. Together with the Aaa group they comprise what are generally known as high grade bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because margins of protection may not be as large as in Aaa securities or fluctuation of protective elements may be of greater amplitude or there may be other elements present which make the long term risks appear somewhat larger than in Aaa securities. A. Bonds which are rated A possess many favorable investment attributes and are to be considered as upper medium grade obligations. Factors giving security to principal and interest are considered adequate but elements may be present which suggest a susceptibility to impairment sometime in the future. BAA. Bonds which are rated Baa are considered as medium grade obligations, i.e., they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured. Interest payments and principal security appear adequate for the present but certain protective elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any great length of time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment characteristics and in fact have speculative characteristics as well. BA. Bonds which are rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements; their future cannot be considered as well assured. Often the protection of interest and principal payments may be very moderate and thereby not well safeguarded during both good and bad times over the future. Uncertainty of position characterizes bonds in this class. B. Bonds which are rated B generally lack characteristics of the desirable investment. Assurance of interest and principal payments or of maintenance of other terms of the contract over any long period of time may be small. CAA. Bonds which are rated Caa are of poor standing. Such issues may be in default or there may be present elements of danger with respect to principal or interest. CA. Bonds which are rated Ca represent obligations which are speculative in a high degree. Such issues are often in default or have other marked shortcomings. C. Bonds which are rated C are the lowest rated class of bonds and issues so rated can be regarded as having extremely poor prospects of ever attaining any real investment standing. B-56 225 EXHIBIT C FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND Portfolio of Investments at February 28, 1998 (unaudited) (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
INTEREST PRINCIPAL U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS TYPE RATE MATURITY AMOUNT VALUE - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL HOME LOAN Adjustable rate 7.663-7.86 % 2022 $15,757 $16,276 MORTGAGE CORPORATION - mortgages (a) 7.699-7.886 2023 5,617 5,783 37.3% 7.882-7.992 2025 5,116 5,240 (Cost: $27,557) Fixed rate 11.25 2010 220 242 collateralized 11.00 2014 58 58 mortgage obligations ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27,599 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GOVERNMENT Adjustable rate 7.375 2022 5,347 5,486 NATIONAL MORTGAGE mortgages (a) 7.00 2027 4,922 4,993 ASSOCIATION - 25.6% 6.00 2028 8,000 8,084 (Cost: $18,920) Pass-through 11.00 2018 292 324 certificates ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18,887 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. TREASURY Notes 9.125 1999 5,000 5,205 SECURITIES - 24.2% 8.00 1999 3,000 3,101 (Cost: $18,063) 8.875 2000 6,000 6,405 7.50 2002 3,000 3,208 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17,919 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL Adjustable rate 7.124 2019 3,083 3,163 NATIONAL MORTGAGE mortgages (a) 7.66 2021 1,660 1,717 ASSOCIATION - 14.1% 7.804 2023 2,123 2,194 (Cost: $10,435) 7.651 2025 3,249 3,348 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10,422 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL INVESTMENTS--101.2% (Cost: $74,975) 74,827 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIABILITIES, LESS CASH AND OTHER ASSETS--(1.2)% (882) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET ASSETS--100% $73,945 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTES TO PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (a) Adjustable rate securities. The interest rates on these securities vary with a selected index at specified intervals and the rates shown above are the effective rates on February 28, 1998. The dates shown represent the final maturity of the obligations. Based on the cost of investments of $74,975,000 for federal income tax purposes at February 28, 1998, the gross unrealized appreciation was $192,000, the gross unrealized depreciation was $340,000 and the net unrealized depreciation on investments was $148,000. See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. C- 1 PORTFOLIO OF Investments 226 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES February 28, 1998 (unaudited) (IN THOUSANDS) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investments, at value (Cost: $74,975) $ 74,827 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash 6,532 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Receivable for: Fund shares sold 37 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investments sold 1,063 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest 877 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL ASSETS 83,336 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Payable for: Fund shares redeemed 1,169 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investments purchased 8,113 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Management fee 35 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution services fee 5 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Administrative services fee 15 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Custodian and transfer agent fees and related expenses 19 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trustees' fees 35 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities 9,391 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET ASSETS $ 73,945 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paid-in capital $ 84,288 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Accumulated net realized loss on investments (10,699) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net unrealized depreciation on investments (148) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Undistributed net investment income 504 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO SHARES OUTSTANDING $ 73,945 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE PRICING OF SHARES - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLASS A SHARES Net asset value and redemption price per share ($65,307 / 7,919 shares outstanding) $8.25 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maximum offering price per share (net asset value, plus 3.63% of net asset value or 3.50% of offering price) $8.55 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLASS B SHARES Net asset value and redemption price (subject to contingent deferred sales charge) per share ($7,214 / 873 shares outstanding) $8.26 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLASS C SHARES Net asset value and redemption price per share (subject to contingent deferred sales charge) per share ($1,424 / 172 shares outstanding) $8.27 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. C-2 227 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS Six months ended February 28, 1998 (unaudited) (IN THOUSANDS) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INVESTMENT INCOME - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest income $2,575 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenses: Management fee 219 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution services fee 32 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Administrative services fee 86 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Custodian and transfer agent fees and related expenses 128 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Professional fees 24 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Reports to shareholders 61 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Trustees' fees and other 10 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total expenses 560 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INVESTMENT INCOME 2,015 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized gain on sales of investments (including options purchased) 22 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized loss from futures transactions (81) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized loss (59) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Change in net unrealized appreciation on investments (395) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Net loss on investments (454) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $1,561 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (IN THOUSANDS)
SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR FEBRUARY 28, ENDED 1998 AUGUST 31, (UNAUDITED) 1997 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPERATIONS, DIVIDENDS AND CAPITAL SHARE ACTIVITY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income $ 2,015 4,875 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized gain (loss) (59) 522 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation (395) 341 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net increase in net assets resulting from operations 1,561 5,738 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net equalization charges (81) (127) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution from net investment income (2,087) (4,810) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net decrease from capital share transactions (7,415) (13,311) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL DECREASE IN NET ASSETS (8,022) (12,510) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET ASSETS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beginning of period 81,967 94,477 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- END OF PERIOD (including undistributed net investment income of $504 and $657, respectively) $73,945 81,967 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C-3 228 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund (the Fund) is an open-end management investment company organized as a business trust under the laws of Massachusetts. The Fund offers four classes of shares. Class A shares are sold to investors subject to an initial sales charge. Class B shares are sold without an initial sales charge but are subject to higher ongoing expenses than Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge payable upon certain redemptions. Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares six years after issuance. Class C shares are sold without an initial sales charge but are subject to higher ongoing expenses than Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge payable upon certain redemptions within one year of purchase. Class C Shares do not convert into another class. Class I shares (none sold through February 28, 1998) are offered to a limited group of investors, are not subject to initial or contingent deferred sales charges and have lower ongoing expenses than other classes. Differences in class expenses will result in the payment of different per share income dividends by class. All shares of the Fund have equal rights with respect to voting, dividends and assets, subject to class specific preferences. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES INVESTMENT VALUATION. Investments are stated at value. Fixed income securities are valued by using market quotations, or independent pricing services that use prices provided by market makers or estimates of market values obtained from yield data relating to instruments or securities with similar characteristics. Exchange traded financial futures and options are valued at the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded. Over-the-counter traded fixed income options are valued based upon prices provided by market makers. Other securities and assets are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME. Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes discount amortization on all fixed income securities and premium amortization on mortgage-backed securities. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are reported on an identified cost basis. The Fund may purchase securities with delivery or payment to occur at a later date. At the time the Fund enters into a commitment to purchase a security, the transaction is recorded and the value of the security is reflected in the net asset value. The value of the security may vary with market fluctuations. No interest accrues to the Fund until payment takes place. At the time the Fund enters into this type of transaction it is required to segregate cash or other liquid assets equal to the value of the securities purchased. At February 28, 1998, the Fund had $8,113,000 in purchase commitments outstanding (11% of net assets) with a corresponding amount of assets segregated. FUND SHARE VALUATION. Fund shares are sold and redeemed on a continuous basis at net asset value (plus an initial sales charge on most sales of Class A shares). Proceeds payable on redemption of Class B and Class C shares will be reduced by the amount of any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. On each day the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading, the net asset value per share is determined as of the earlier of 3:00 p.m. Chicago time or the close of the Exchange. The net asset value per share is determined separately for each class C-4 229 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS by dividing the Fund's net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES. The Fund has complied with the special provisions of the Internal Revenue Code available to investment companies for the six months ended February 28, 1998. The accumulated net realized loss on sales of investments for federal income tax purposes at February 28, 1998, amounting to approximately $10,681,000, is available to offset future taxable gains. If not applied, the loss carryover expires during the period 1998 through 2006. DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS. The Fund declares and pays dividends of net investment income monthly and any net realized capital gains annually, which are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends are determined in accordance with income tax principles which may treat certain transactions differently than generally accepted accounting principles. EQUALIZATION ACCOUNTING. A portion of proceeds from sales and cost of redemptions of Fund shares is credited or charged to undistributed net investment income so that income per share available for distribution is not affected by sales or redemptions of shares. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES INVESTMENT MANAGER COMBINATION. Effective December 31, 1997, Zurich Insurance Company, the parent of Zurich Kemper Investments, Inc. (ZKI), acquired a majority interest in Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. (Scudder), another major investment manager. As a result of this transaction, the operations of ZKI were combined with Scudder to form a new global investment organization named Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc. (Scudder Kemper). The transaction resulted in the termination of the Fund's investment management agreement with ZKI, however, a new investment management agreement between the Fund and Scudder Kemper was approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees and by the Fund's Shareholders. The new management agreement, which was effective December 31, 1997, is the same in all material respects as the previous management agreement, except that Scudder Kemper is the new investment adviser to the Fund. In addition, the names of the Fund's principal underwriter and shareholder service agent were changed to Kemper Distributors, Inc. (KDI) and Kemper Service Company (KSvC), respectively. MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT. The Fund has a management agreement with Scudder Kemper, and pays a management fee at an annual rate of .55% of the first $250 million of average daily net assets declining to .40% of average daily net assets in excess of $12.5 billion. The Fund incurred a management fee of $219,000 for the six months ended February 28, 1998. UNDERWRITING AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AGREEMENT. The Fund has an underwriting and distribution services agreement with KDI. Underwriting commissions paid in connection with the distribution of Class A shares are as follows:
COMMISSIONS RETAINED COMMISSIONS ALLOWED BY KDI BY KDI TO FIRMS ----------- -------------------- Six months ended February 28, 1998 $6,000 51,000
For services under the distribution services agreement, the Fund pays KDI a fee of .75% of average daily net assets of the Class B and Class C shares. Pursuant to the agreement, KDI enters into related selling group agreements with various C-5 230 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS firms at various rates for sales of Class B and Class C shares. In addition, KDI receives any contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) from redemptions of Class B and Class C shares. Distribution fees, CDSC and commissions related to Class B and Class C shares are as follows:
COMMISSIONS AND DISTRIBUTION FEES DISTRIBUTION FEES AND CDSC PAID BY KDI RECEIVED BY KDI TO FIRMS ----------------- --------------------- Six months ended February 28, 1998 $42,000 50,000
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT. The Fund has an administrative services agreement with KDI. For providing information and administrative services to Class A, Class B and Class C shareholders, the Fund pays KDI a fee at an annual rate of up to .25% of average daily net assets of each class. KDI in turn has various agreements with financial services firms that provide these services and pays these firms based on assets of Fund accounts the firms service. Administrative services fees (ASF) paid are as follows:
ASF PAID BY ASF PAID BY KDI THE FUND TO KDI TO FIRMS ----------------- ----------------- Six months ended February 28, 1998 $86,000 87,000
SHAREHOLDER SERVICES AGREEMENT. Pursuant to a services agreement with the Fund's transfer agent, KSvC is the shareholder service agent of the Fund. Under the agreement, KSvC received shareholder services fees of $121,000 for the six months ended February 28, 1998. OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES. Certain officers or trustees of the Fund are also officers or directors of Scudder Kemper. For the six months ended February 28, 1998, the Fund made no direct payments to its officers and incurred trustees' fees of $8,000 to independent trustees. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS For the six months ended February 28, 1998, investment transactions (excluding short-term instruments) are as follows (in thousands): Purchases $ 96,385 Proceeds from sales 115,181 C-6 231 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS The following table summarizes the activity in capital shares of the Fund (in thousands):
SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 1998 1997 --------------------- --------------------- SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHARES SOLD Class A 1,021 $ 8,397 1,089 $ 8,931 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class B 206 1,712 626 5,196 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class C 89 736 82 680 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHARES ISSUED IN REINVESTMENT OF DIVIDENDS Class A 161 1,331 369 3,054 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class B 17 147 33 271 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class C 3 27 7 55 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHARES REDEEMED Class A (2,161) (17,792) (3,198) (26,282) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class B (191) (1,585) (523) (4,338) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class C (47) (388) (106) (878) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONVERSION OF SHARES Class A 49 412 11 93 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class B (49) (412) (11) (93) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET DECREASE FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS $(7,415) $(13,311) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
C-7 232 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
----------------------------------------------- CLASS A ----------------------------------------------- SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 1998 ------------------------- (UNAUDITED) 1997 1996 1995 1994 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, beginning of period $8.31 8.22 8.30 8.33 8.68 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .22 .45 .46 .48 .34 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) (.06) .09 (.09) (.04) (.29) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .16 .54 .37 .44 .05 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less distribution from net investment income .22 .45 .45 .47 .40 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $8.25 8.31 8.22 8.30 8.33 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED) 1.97% 6.75 4.55 5.52 .59 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenses 1.28% 1.25 1.15 1.10 .93 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 5.16% 5.50 5.49 5.76 3.96 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------- CLASS B ----------------------------------------------- SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED AUGUST MAY 31 FEBRUARY 28, 31, TO 1998 ------------------ AUGUST 31, (UNAUDITED) 1997 1996 1995 1994 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, beginning of period $8.32 8.23 8.31 8.32 8.37 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .19 .39 .40 .43 .07 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) (.06) .09 (.09) (.04) (.04) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .13 .48 .31 .39 .03 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less distribution from net investment income .19 .39 .39 .40 .08 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $8.26 8.32 8.23 8.31 8.32 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED) 1.61% 5.96 3.79 4.84 .34 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenses 2.01% 1.93 1.89 1.85 1.96 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 4.43% 4.82 4.75 5.01 3.36 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C-8 233 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
-------------------------------------------------- CLASS C SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED AUGUST MAY 31 FEBRUARY 28, 31, TO 1998 ------------------ AUGUST 31, (UNAUDITED) 1997 1996 1995 1994 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, beginning of period $8.33 8.24 8.32 8.33 8.37 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .19 .39 .40 .43 .08 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) (.06) .09 (.09) (.04) (.04) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .13 .48 .31 .39 .04 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less distribution from net investment income .19 .39 .39 .40 .08 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $8.27 8.33 8.24 8.32 8.33 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED) 1.63% 5.98 3.82 4.89 .47 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenses 1.98% 1.88 1.89 1.79 1.88 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 4.46% 4.87 4.75 5.07 3.52 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPLEMENTAL DATA FOR ALL CLASSES - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 1998 ------------------------------------ (UNAUDITED) 1997 1996 1995 1994 Net assets at end of year (in thousands) $73,945 81,967 94,477 129,757 202,815 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Portfolio turnover rate (annualized) 226% 249 272 308 533 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTES: Scudder Kemper agreed to waive its management fee and absorb certain operating expenses during a portion of the fiscal year ended August 31, 1992. Thereafter, these expenses were gradually reinstated from December 31, 1992 through January 31, 1994. Without this agreement, the ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets for Class A shares would have been .99% and 3.90% for the year ended August 31, 1994. Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges. C-9 234 PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS AT AUGUST 31, 1997 (Dollars in thousands)
INTEREST PRINCIPAL U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS TYPE RATE MATURITY AMOUNT VALUE - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ U.S. TREASURY Notes 9.25% 1998 $ 3,500 $ 3,610 SECURITIES - 23.2% 9.125 1999 4,000 4,203 (Cost: $19,125) 6.75 1999 3,000 3,039 6.25 1999 4,000 4,019 7.75 2000 4,000 4,150 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19,021 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FEDERAL HOME LOAN Adjustable rate 7.745-8.103 2022 18,601 19,308 MORTGAGE CORPORATION - mortgages (a) 7.826-7.882 2023 6,531 6,747 45.3% 7.944 2025 6,455 6,688 (Cost: $36,862) 7.572 2026 3,911 4,050 Fixed rate 11.25 2010 263 286 collateralized mortgage 11.00 2014 72 72 obligations ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37,151 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ GOVERNMENT Adjustable rate 7.375 2022 6,044 6,213 NATIONAL MORTGAGE mortgages (a) 6.00-7.00 2027 18,000 18,228 ASSOCIATION - 30.3% Pass-through 11.00 2018 344 381 (Cost: $24,814) certificates ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 24,822 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FEDERAL Adjustable rate 7.376 2019 3,403 3,495 NATIONAL MORTGAGE mortgages (a) 7.923 2021 1,708 1,776 ASSOCIATION - 15.9% 7.939 2023 2,643 2,746 (Cost: $12,948) 7.716 2025 4,790 4,985 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13,002 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOTAL INVESTMENTS--114.7% (Cost: $93,749) 93,996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LIABILITIES, LESS CASH AND OTHER ASSETS--(14.7)% (12,029) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NET ASSETS--100% $ 81,967 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES TO PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (a) Adjustable rate securities. The interest rates on these securities vary with a selected index at specified intervals and the rates shown above are the effective rates on August 31, 1997. The dates shown represent the final maturity of the obligations. Based on the cost of investments of $93,749,000 for federal income tax purposes at August 31, 1997, the gross unrealized appreciation was $415,000, the gross unrealized depreciation was $168,000 and the net unrealized appreciation on investments was $247,000. See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. C-10 235 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SHAREHOLDERS KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, of Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund as of August 31, 1997, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the fiscal periods since 1993. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of investments owned as of August 31, 1997, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund at August 31, 1997, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the fiscal periods since 1993, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. ERNST & YOUNG LLP Chicago, Illinois October 16, 1997 C-11 236 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES August 31, 1997 (IN THOUSANDS) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ASSETS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Investments, at value (Cost: $93,749) $ 93,996 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cash 863 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Receivable for: Fund shares sold 139 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Investments sold 4,874 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interest 922 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOTAL ASSETS 100,794 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Payable for: Dividends 118 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fund shares redeemed 272 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Investments purchased 18,311 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Management fee 38 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Distribution services fee 5 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Administrative services fee 15 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Custodian and transfer agent fees and related expenses 36 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Trustees' fees 32 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total liabilities 18,827 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NET ASSETS $ 81,967 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paid-in capital $ 91,703 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Accumulated net realized loss on investments (10,640) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net unrealized appreciation on investments 247 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Undistributed net investment income 657 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO SHARES OUTSTANDING $ 81,967 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE PRICING OF SHARES - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CLASS A SHARES Net asset value and redemption price per share ($73,504 / 8,849 shares outstanding) $8.31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Maximum offering price per share (net asset value, plus 3.63% of net asset value or 3.50% of offering price) $8.61 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CLASS B SHARES Net asset value and redemption price (subject to contingent deferred sales charge) per share ($7,404 / 890 shares outstanding) $8.32 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CLASS C SHARES Net asset value and redemption price (subject to contingent deferred sales charge) per share ($1,059 / 127 shares outstanding) $8.33 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------
C-12 237 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS Year ended August 31, 1997 (IN THOUSANDS) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INVESTMENT INCOME - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest income $6,048 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenses: Management fee 493 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution services fee 60 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Administrative services fee 189 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Custodian and transfer agent fees and related expenses 336 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Professional fees 50 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Reports to shareholders 26 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Trustees' fees and other 19 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total expenses 1,173 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INVESTMENT INCOME 4,875 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized gain on sales of investments (including options purchased) 403 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized gain from futures transactions 119 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized gain 522 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Change in net unrealized depreciation on investments 341 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Net gain on investments 863 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $5,738 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (IN THOUSANDS)
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 1997 1996 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPERATIONS, DIVIDENDS AND CAPITAL SHARE ACTIVITY - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income $ 4,875 6,197 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized gain (loss) 522 (20) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation 341 (928) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net increase in net assets resulting from operations 5,738 5,249 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net equalization charges (127) (272) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution from net investment income (4,810) (6,117) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net decrease from capital share transactions (13,311) (34,140) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL DECREASE IN NET ASSETS (12,510) (35,280) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET ASSETS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beginning of year 94,477 129,757 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- END OF YEAR (including undistributed net investment income of $657 and $718, respectively) $ 81,967 94,477 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. C-13 238 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund is an open-end management investment company organized as a business trust under the laws of Massachusetts. The Fund offers four classes of shares. Class A shares are sold to investors subject to an initial sales charge. Class B shares are sold without an initial sales charge but are subject to higher ongoing expenses than Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge payable upon certain redemptions. Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares six years after issuance. Class C shares are sold without an initial sales charge but are subject to higher ongoing expenses than Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge payable upon certain redemptions within one year of purchase. Class C Shares do not convert into another class. Class I shares (none sold through August 31, 1997) are offered to a limited group of investors, are not subject to initial or contingent deferred sales charges and have lower ongoing expenses than other classes. Differences in class expenses will result in the payment of different per share income dividends by class. All shares of the Fund have equal rights with respect to voting, dividends and assets, subject to class specific preferences. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES INVESTMENT VALUATION. Investments are stated at value. Fixed income securities are valued by using market quotations, or independent pricing services that use prices provided by market makers or estimates of market values obtained from yield data relating to instruments or securities with similar characteristics. Exchange traded financial futures and options are valued at the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded. Over-the-counter traded fixed income options are valued based upon prices provided by market makers. Other securities and assets are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME. Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes discount amortization on all fixed income securities and premium amortization on mortgage-backed securities. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are reported on an identified cost basis. The Fund may purchase securities with delivery or payment to occur at a later date. At the time the Fund enters into a commitment to purchase a security, the transaction is recorded and the value of the security is reflected in the net asset value. The value of the security may vary with market fluctuations. No interest accrues to the Fund until payment takes place. At the time the Fund enters into this type of transaction it is required to segregate cash or other liquid assets equal to the value of the securities purchased. At August 31, 1997, the Fund had $13,443,000 in purchase commitments outstanding (16% of net assets) with a corresponding amount of assets segregated. FUND SHARE VALUATION. Fund shares are sold and redeemed on a continuous basis at net asset value (plus an initial sales charge on most sales of Class A shares). Proceeds payable on redemption of Class B and Class C shares will be reduced by the amount of any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. On each day the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading, the net asset value per share is determined as of the earlier of 3:00 p.m. Chicago time or the close of the Exchange. The net asset value per share is determined separately for each class C-14 239 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS by dividing the Fund's net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES. The Fund has complied with the special provisions of the Internal Revenue Code available to investment companies and therefore no federal income tax provision is required. The accumulated net realized loss on sales of investments for federal income tax purposes at August 31, 1997, amounting to approximately $10,622,000, is available to offset future taxable gains. If not applied, the loss carryover expires during the period 1998 through 2004. DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS. The Fund declares and pays dividends of net investment income monthly and any net realized capital gains annually, which are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends are determined in accordance with income tax principles which may treat certain transactions differently than generally accepted accounting principles. EQUALIZATION ACCOUNTING. A portion of proceeds from sales and cost of redemptions of Fund shares is credited or charged to undistributed net investment income so that income per share available for distribution is not affected by sales or redemptions of shares. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT. The Fund has a management agreement with Zurich Kemper Investments, Inc. (ZKI), and pays a management fee at an annual rate of .55% of the first $250 million of average daily net assets declining to .40% of average daily net assets in excess of $12.5 billion. The Fund incurred a management fee of $493,000 for the year ended August 31, 1997. UNDERWRITING AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AGREEMENT. The Fund has an underwriting and distribution services agreement with Zurich Kemper Distributors, Inc. (ZKDI). Underwriting commissions paid in connection with the distribution of Class A shares are as follows:
COMMISSIONS RETAINED COMMISSIONS ALLOWED BY ZKDI BY ZKDI TO FIRMS ----------- -------------------- Year ended August 31, 1997 $8,000 58,000
For services under the distribution services agreement, the Fund pays ZKDI a fee of .75% of average daily net assets of the Class B and Class C shares. Pursuant to the agreement, ZKDI enters into related selling group agreements with various firms at various rates for sales of Class B and Class C shares. In addition, ZKDI receives any contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) from redemptions of Class B and Class C shares. Distribution fees and commissions paid in connection with the sale of Class B and Class C shares and the CDSC received in connection with the redemption of such shares are as follows:
DISTRIBUTION FEES COMMISSIONS AND AND CDSC DISTRIBUTION FEES RECEIVED BY PAID BY ZKDI ZKDI TO FIRMS ----------------- --------------------- Year ended August 31, 1997 $91,000 120,000
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT. The Fund has an administrative services agreement with ZKDI. For providing information and administrative services to Class A, Class B and Class C shareholders, the Fund pays ZKDI a fee at an annual rate of up to .25% of average daily net assets of each class. ZKDI in C-15 240 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS turn has various agreements with financial services firms that provide these services and pays these firms based on assets of Fund accounts the firms service. Administrative services fees (ASF) paid are as follows:
ASF PAID BY ASF PAID BY ZKDI THE FUND TO ZKDI TO FIRMS ----------------- ----------------- Year ended August 31, 1997 $189,000 188,000
SHAREHOLDER SERVICES AGREEMENT. Pursuant to a services agreement with the Fund's transfer agent, Zurich Kemper Service Company (ZKSvC) is the shareholder service agent of the Fund. Under the agreement, ZKSvC received shareholder services fees of $249,000 for the year ended August 31, 1997. OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES. Certain officers or trustees of the Fund are also officers or directors of ZKI. For the year ended August 31, 1997, the Fund made no direct payments to its officers and incurred trustees' fees of $15,000 to independent trustees. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS For the year ended August 31, 1997, investment transactions (excluding short-term instruments) are as follows (in thousands): Purchases $241,278 Proceeds from sales 247,926 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS The following table summarizes the activity in capital shares of the Fund (in thousands):
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 1997 1996 --------------------- --------------------- SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHARES SOLD Class A 1,089 $ 8,931 3,196 $ 26,308 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class B 626 5,196 352 2,925 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class C 82 680 126 1,046 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHARES ISSUED IN REINVESTMENT OF DIVIDENDS Class A 369 3,054 500 4,138 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class B 33 271 27 224 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class C 7 55 6 51 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHARES REDEEMED Class A (3,198) (26,282) (8,043) (66,310) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class B (523) (4,338) (182) (1,513) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class C (106) (878) (122) (1,009) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONVERSION OF SHARES Class A 11 93 14 113 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class B (11) (93) (14) (113) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET DECREASE FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS $(13,311) $(34,140) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
C-16 241 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 FINANCIAL FUTURES CONTRACTS The Fund has entered into exchange traded financial futures contracts in order to protect itself from anticipated market conditions and, as such, bears the risk that arises from entering into these contracts. At the time the Fund enters into a futures contract, it is required to make a margin deposit with its custodian. Subsequently, gain or loss is recognized and payments are made on a daily basis between the Fund and its broker as the market value of the futures contract fluctuates. At August 31, 1997, the market value of assets pledged by the Fund to cover margin requirements for open futures positions was $89,000. The Fund also had liquid securities in its portfolio in excess of the face amount of the following short futures position open at August 31, 1997:
FACE EXPIRATION GAIN AT TYPE AMOUNT MONTH 8/31/97 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Treasury Note $5,080,000 Sep '97 $9,000
C-17 242 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
-------------------------------------------- CLASS A -------------------------------------------- YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, -------------------------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net asset value, beginning of year $8.22 8.30 8.33 8.68 8.63 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Income from investment operations: Net investment income .45 .46 .48 .34 .47 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) .09 (.09) (.04) (.29) .02 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total from investment operations .54 .37 .44 .05 .49 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Less distribution from net investment income .45 .45 .47 .40 .44 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net asset value, end of year $8.31 8.22 8.30 8.33 8.68 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOTAL RETURN 6.75% 4.55 5.52 .59 5.87 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Expenses 1.25% 1.15 1.10 .93 .21 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net investment income 5.50% 5.49 5.76 3.96 5.44 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- CLASS B CLASS C ---------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- MAY 31 MAY 31 YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, TO YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, TO --------------------------- AUGUST 31, -------------------------- AUGUST 31, 1997 1996 1995 1994 1997 1996 1995 1994 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- Net asset value, beginning of period $8.23 8.31 8.32 8.37 8.24 8.32 8.33 8.37 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .39 .40 .43 .07 .39 .40 .43 .08 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) .09 (.09) (.04) (.04) .09 (.09) (.04) (.04) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .48 .31 .39 .03 .48 .31 .39 .04 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- Less distribution from net investment income .39 .39 .40 .08 .39 .39 .40 .08 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $8.32 8.23 8.31 8.32 8.33 8.24 8.32 8.33 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED) 5.96% 3.79 4.84 .34 5.98 3.82 4.89 .47 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------- Expenses 1.93% 1.89 1.85 1.96 1.88 1.89 1.79 1.88 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- Net investment income 4.82% 4.75 5.01 3.36 4.87 4.75 5.07 3.52 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPLEMENTAL DATA FOR ALL CLASSES - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net assets at end of year (in thousands) $81,967 94,477 129,757 202,815 212,694 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Portfolio turnover rate 249% 272 308 533 138 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTES: ZKI agreed to waive its management fee and absorb certain operating expenses during a portion of the fiscal year ended August 31, 1992. Thereafter, these expenses were gradually reinstated from December 31, 1992 through January 31, 1994. Without this agreement, the ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets for Class A shares would have been .99% and 3.90% for the year ended August 31, 1994, and .95% and 4.70% for the year ended August 31, 1993. Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges. C-18 243 EXHIBIT D FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SHORT-INTERMEDIATE FUND KEMPER SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND Portfolio of Investments at March 31, 1998 (unaudited) (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
COUPON PRINCIPAL U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS TYPE RATE MATURITY AMOUNT VALUE - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. TREASURY Notes 8.875% 2000 $14,000 $ 14,901 SECURITIES - 41.7% (Cost: $70,302) 8.75 2000 37,000 39,538 8.50 2000 2,000 2,138 8.00 2001 8,000 8,529 7.50 2002 4,000 4,266 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 69,372 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL NATIONAL Agency notes 6.01 2000 5,000 5,028 MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION - 25.6% (Cost: $42,448) Fixed rate collateralized mortgage obligations 6.625 2001 8,876 8,962 Pass-through certificates 6.35 2018 10,000 10,044 6.50 2013-2028 9,050 9,005 7.50 2012 4,460 4,586 9.25 2018 4,600 4,941 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42,566 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL HOME LOAN Balloon rate mortgages 6.50 1999 9,641 9,689 MORTGAGE CORPORATION - 13.8% (Cost: $23,053) Adjustable rate mortgages 7.665 2022 3,831 3,923 Pass-through certificates 7.00 2013 9,000 9,155 11.25 2010 219 240 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23,007 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GOVERNMENT NATIONAL Pass-through certificates 7.00 2015-2028 12,672 12,772 MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION - 13.6% (Cost: $22,605) 9.00 2019-2022 9,107 9,793 9.50 2016-2020 42 45 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22,610 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS - BellSouth Telecommunications, 11.6% Inc. 9.19 2003 934 1,011 (Cost: $19,233) California Infrastructure PG&E 6.15 2002 1,000 1,003 California Infrastructure SCE 6.17 2003 1,000 1,004 Chase Credit Cards Master Trust 6.30 2003 5,000 5,036 First Plus Home Loan Trust 6.57 2013 5,000 5,028 Rockwell International Corp. 8.375 2001 1,000 1,061 World Omni 6.90 2003 5,000 5,088 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19,231 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL INVESTMENTS--106.3% (Cost: $177,641) 176,786 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIABILITIES, LESS CASH AND OTHER ASSETS--(6.3)% (10,578) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET ASSETS--100% $166,208 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE TO PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS Based on the cost of investments of $177,641,000 for federal income tax purposes at March 31, 1998, the gross unrealized appreciation was $229,000, the gross unrealized depreciation was $1,084,000 and the net unrealized depreciation on investments was $855,000. See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. D- 1 244 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES MARCH 31, 1998 (unaudited) (IN THOUSANDS) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ASSETS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Investments, at value (Cost: $177,641) $176,786 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cash 4,384 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Receivable for: Investments sold 11,187 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fund shares sold 730 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interest 1,883 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOTAL ASSETS 194,970 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Payable for: Investments purchased 28,096 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fund shares redeemed 402 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Management fee 76 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Distribution services fee 62 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Administrative services fee 32 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Custodian and transfer agent fees and related expenses 69 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Trustees' fees 25 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total liabilities 28,762 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NET ASSETS $166,208 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paid-in capital $188,888 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Accumulated net realized loss on investments (22,856) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net unrealized depreciation on investments (855) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Undistributed net investment income 1,031 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO SHARES OUTSTANDING $166,208 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE PRICING OF SHARES - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CLASS A SHARES Net asset value and redemption price per share ($68,588 / 8,821 shares outstanding) $7.78 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Maximum offering price per share (net asset value, plus 3.63% of net asset value or 3.50% of offering price) $8.06 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CLASS B SHARES Net asset value and redemption price (subject to contingent deferred sales charge) per share ($92,651 / 11,981 shares outstanding) $7.73 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CLASS C SHARES Net asset value and redemption price (subject to contingent deferred sales charge) per share ($4,969 / 641 shares outstanding) $7.75 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. D-2 245 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1998 (unaudited) (IN THOUSANDS) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INVESTMENT INCOME - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest income $5,904 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenses: Management fee 470 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution services fee 419 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Administrative services fee 201 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Custodian and transfer agent fees and related expenses 317 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Professional fees 10 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Reports to shareholders 64 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Trustees' fees and other 13 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total expenses 1,494 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INVESTMENT INCOME 4,410 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized gain on sales of investments 73 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized loss from futures transactions (91) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized loss (18) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Change in net unrealized depreciation on investments (181) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Net loss on investments (199) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $4,211 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (IN THOUSANDS)
SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR MARCH 31, ENDED 1998 SEPTEMBER 30, (UNAUDITED) 1997 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPERATIONS, DIVIDENDS AND CAPITAL SHARE ACTIVITY - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income $ 4,410 10,988 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized loss (18) (5,257) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation (181) 3,620 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net increase in net assets resulting from operations 4,211 9,351 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net equalization charges (83) (370) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution from net investment income (4,904) (11,368) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net decrease from capital share transactions (4,416) (30,234) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL DECREASE IN NET ASSETS (5,192) (32,621) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET ASSETS - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beginning of period 171,400 204,021 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- END OF PERIOD (including undistributed net investment income of $1,031 and $1,608, respectively) $166,208 171,400 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D-3 246 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund is a separate series of Kemper Portfolios, an open-end management investment company organized as a business trust under the laws of Massachusetts. The Fund offers four classes of shares. Class A shares are sold to investors subject to an initial sales charge. Class B shares are sold without an initial sales charge but are subject to higher ongoing expenses than Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge payable upon certain redemptions. Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares six years after issuance. Class C shares are sold without an initial sales charge but are subject to higher ongoing expenses than Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge payable upon certain redemptions within one year of purchase. Class C shares do not covert into another class. Class I shares (none sold through March 31, 1998) are offered to a limited group of investors, are not subject to initial or contingent deferred sales charges and have lower ongoing expenses than other classes. Differences in class expenses will result in the payment of different per share income dividends by class. All shares of the Fund have equal rights with respect to voting, dividends and assets, subject to class specific preferences. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES INVESTMENT VALUATION. Investments are stated at value. Fixed income securities are valued by using market quotations, or independent pricing services that use prices provided by market makers or estimates of market values obtained from yield data relating to instruments or securities with similar characteristics. Financial futures and options are valued at the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded. Over-the-counter traded fixed income options are valued based upon prices provided by market makers. Other securities and assets are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME. Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes discount amortization on all fixed income securities and premium amortization on mortgage-backed securities. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are reported on an identified cost basis. The Fund may purchase securities with delivery or payment to occur at a later date. At the time the Fund enters into a commitment to purchase a security, the transaction is recorded and the value of the security is reflected in the net asset value. The value of the security may vary with market fluctuations. No interest accrues to the Fund until payment takes place. At the time the Fund enters into this type of transaction it is required to segregate cash or other liquid assets equal to the value of the securities purchased. At March 31, 1998, the Fund had $18,323,000 in purchase commitments outstanding (11% of net assets) with a corresponding amount of assets segregated. FUND SHARE VALUATION. Fund shares are sold and redeemed on a continuous basis at net asset value (plus an initial sales charge on most sales of Class A shares). Proceeds payable on redemption of Class B and Class C shares will be reduced by the amount of any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. On each day the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading, the net asset value per share is determined as of the earlier of 3:00 p.m. Chicago time or the close of the Exchange. The net asset value per share is determined separately for each class D-4 247 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS by dividing the Fund's net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES. The Fund has complied with the special provisions of the Internal Revenue Code available to investment companies for the six months ended March 31, 1998. The accumulated net realized loss on sales of investments for federal income tax purposes at March 31, 1998, amounting to approximately $22,519,000, is available to offset future taxable gains. If not applied, the loss carryover expires during the period 2002 through 2006. DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS. The Fund declares and pays dividends of net investment income monthly and any net realized capital gains annually, which are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends are determined in accordance with income tax principles which may treat certain transactions differently from generally accepted accounting principles. EQUALIZATION ACCOUNTING. A portion of proceeds from sales and cost of redemptions of Fund shares is credited or charged to undistributed net investment income so that income per share available for distribution is not affected by sales or redemptions of shares. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES INVESTMENT MANAGER COMBINATION. Effective December 31, 1997, Zurich Insurance Company, the parent of Zurich Kemper Investments, Inc. (ZKI), acquired a majority interest in Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. (Scudder), another major investment manager. As a result of this transaction, the operations of ZKI were combined with Scudder to form a new global investment organization named Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc. (Scudder Kemper). The transaction resulted in the termination of the Fund's investment management agreement with ZKI, however, a new investment management agreement between the Fund and Scudder Kemper was approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees and by the Fund's shareholders. The new management agreement, which was effective December 31, 1997, is the same in all material respects as the previous management agreement, except that Scudder Kemper is the new investment adviser to the Fund. In addition, the names of the Fund's principal underwriter and shareholder service agent were changed to Kemper Distributors, Inc. (KDI) and Kemper Service Company (KSvC), respectively. MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT. The Fund has a management agreement with Scudder Kemper, and pays a management fee at an annual rate of .55% of the first $250 million of average daily net assets declining to .40% of average daily net assets in excess of $12.5 billion. The Fund incurred a management fee of $470,000 for the six months ended March 31, 1998. UNDERWRITING AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AGREEMENT. The Fund has an underwriting and distribution services agreement with KDI. Underwriting commissions paid in connection with the distribution of Class A shares are as follows:
COMMISSIONS COMMISSIONS ALLOWED RETAINED BY KDI BY KDI TO FIRMS --------------- ---------------------- Six months ended March 31, 1998 $3,000 59,000
For services under the distribution services agreement, the Fund pays KDI a fee of .75% of average daily net assets of Class B and Class C shares. Pursuant to the agreement, KDI enters into related selling group agreements with various firms at various rates for sales of Class B and Class C shares. In addition, KDI D-5 248 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS receives any contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) from redemptions of Class B and Class C shares. Distribution fees, CDSC and commissions related to Class B and Class C shares are as follows:
DISTRIBUTION FEES COMMISSIONS AND AND CDSC DISTRIBUTION FEES RECEIVED BY KDI PAID BY KDI TO FIRMS ----------------- --------------------- Six months ended March 31, 1998 $521,000 136,000
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT. The Fund has an administrative services agreement with KDI. For providing information and administrative services to Class A, Class B and Class C shareholders, the Fund pays KDI a fee at an annual rate of up to .25% of average daily net assets of each class. KDI in turn has various agreements with financial services firms that provide these services and pays these firms based on assets of Fund accounts the firms service. Administrative services fees (ASF) paid are as follows:
ASF PAID BY ASF PAID BY THE FUND TO KDI KDI TO FIRMS --------------- ------------ Six months ended March 31, 1998 $201,000 201,000
SHAREHOLDER SERVICES AGREEMENT. Pursuant to a services agreement with the Fund's transfer agent, KSvC is the shareholder service agent of the Fund. Under the agreement, KSvC received shareholder services fees of $260,000 for the six months ended March 31, 1998. OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES. Certain officers or trustees of the Fund are also officers or directors of Scudder Kemper. For the six months ended March 31, 1998, the Fund made no direct payments to its officers and incurred trustees' fees of $9,000 to independent trustees. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS For the six months ended March 31, 1998, investment transactions (excluding short-term instruments) are as follows (in thousands): Purchases $301,354 Proceeds from sales 308,567 D-6 249 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS The following table summarizes the activity in capital shares of the Fund (in thousands):
SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 1997 --------------------- --------------------- SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SHARES SOLD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Class A 2,466 $ 18,977 2,255 $ 18,889 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Class B 1,286 9,913 2,120 16,310 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Class C 64 499 520 4,058 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SHARES ISSUED IN REINVESTMENT OF DIVIDENDS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Class A 183 1,427 255 1,994 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Class B 276 2,136 815 6,352 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Class C 15 113 28 219 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SHARES REDEEMED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Class A (2,106) (16,311) (2,989) (23,165) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Class B (2,620) (20,041) (6,668) (52,945) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Class C (145) (1,129) (250) (1,946) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CONVERSION OF SHARES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Class A 2,338 18,294 1,985 15,533 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Class B (2,351) (18,294) (1,994) (15,533) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NET DECREASE FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS $ (4,416) $(30,234) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D-7 250 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
------------------------------------------------------------- CLASS A ------------------------------------------------------------- YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER TWO MONTHS YEAR ENDED SIX MONTHS 30, ENDED JULY 31, ENDED ----------- SEPTEMBER 30, ----------- MARCH 31, 1998 1997 1996 1995 1995 1994 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, beginning of period $7.80 7.89 8.08 8.09 8.11 8.63 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .23 .51 .54 .09 .54 .48 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized loss (.01) (.07) (.20) (.01) (.03) (.44) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .22 .44 .34 .08 .51 .04 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less dividends: Distribution from net investment income .24 .53 .53 .09 .53 .45 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution from net realized gain -- -- -- -- -- .11 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total dividends .24 .53 .53 .09 .53 .56 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $7.78 7.80 7.89 8.08 8.09 8.11 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED) 2.93% 5.80 4.25 1.00 6.58 .41 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenses 1.14% 1.19 1.15 1.05 1.06 1.06 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 5.77% 6.61 6.65 6.56 6.65 5.85 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------- CLASS B ------------------------------------------------------------- YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER TWO MONTHS YEAR ENDED SIX MONTHS 30, ENDED JULY 31, ENDED ----------- SEPTEMBER 30, ----------- MARCH 31, 1998 1997 1996 1995 1995 1994 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, beginning of period $7.77 7.85 8.05 8.06 8.08 8.61 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .18 .46 .46 .08 .47 .40 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized loss (.01) (.07) (.20) (.01) (.03) (.44) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .17 .39 .26 .07 .44 (.04) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less dividends: Distribution from net investment income .21 .47 .46 .08 .46 .38 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution from net realized gain -- -- -- -- -- .11 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total dividends .21 .47 .46 .08 .46 .49 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $7.73 7.77 7.85 8.05 8.06 8.08 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED) 2.24% 5.11 3.28 .87 5.68 (.48) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenses 2.08% 2.02 1.97 1.91 1.87 1.93 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 4.83% 5.78 5.83 5.70 5.84 4.95 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D-8 251 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
----------------------------------------------------------------------- CLASS C ----------------------------------------------------------------------- YEAR MAY 31 SIX MONTHS YEAR ENDED TWO MONTHS ENDED TO ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, ENDED JULY JULY MARCH 31, ------------------ SEPTEMBER 30, 31, 31, 1998 1997 1996 1995 1995 1994 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, beginning of period $7.78 7.86 8.06 8.06 8.08 8.09 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .20 .47 .47 .09 .47 .07 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized loss (.01) (.07) (.20) (.01) (.03) (.01) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .19 .40 .27 .08 .44 .06 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less distribution from net investment income .22 .48 .47 .08 .46 .07 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $7.75 7.78 7.86 8.06 8.06 8.08 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED) 2.42% 5.24 3.36 1.00 5.73 .77 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenses 1.83% 1.86 1.85 1.74 1.78 1.83 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 5.08% 5.94 5.95 5.87 5.93 5.54 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPLEMENTAL DATA FOR ALL CLASSES - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SIX MONTHS YEAR ENDED TWO MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, ENDED YEAR ENDED JULY 31, MARCH 31, ------------------ SEPTEMBER 30, --------------------- 1998 1997 1996 1995 1995 1994 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net assets at end of period (in thousands) $166,208 171,400 204,021 239,619 246,248 266,640 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Portfolio turnover rate (annualized) 336% 164 180 173 597 916 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE: Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges. Data for the period ended March 31, 1998 is unaudited. D-9 252 PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS KEMPER SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS AT SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COUPON PRINCIPAL U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS TYPE RATE MATURITY AMOUNT VALUE - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. TREASURY Notes 8.875% 1998 $ 3,000 $ 3,101 SECURITIES - 63.7% 6.875 1999 5,000 5,095 (Cost: $110,054) 6.25 1999 10,000 10,072 8.75 2000 39,820 42,788 8.50 2000 22,000 23,299 7.125 2000 5,000 5,140 6.00 2000 3,000 3,010 6.625 2001 5,330 5,444 6.25 2001 6,000 6,056 Bonds 6.625 2002 5,000 5,120 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 109,125 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL NATIONAL Agency notes 6.01 2000 5,000 5,000 MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Adjustable rate mortgages 6.446 2027 10,462 10,606 - 17.3% Fixed rate collateralized (Cost: $29,549) mortgage obligations 6.625 2001 8,930 8,997 Pass-through certificates 7.50 2012 4,950 5,069 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29,672 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GOVERNMENT NATIONAL Adjustable rate mortgages 5.50 2027 5,000 4,978 MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Pass-through certificates 7.00 2015 9,411 9,518 - 14.7% 8.00 2027 5,000 5,171 (Cost: $25,127) 9.00 2019 83 89 9.50 2016-2027 5,050 5,456 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25,212 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL HOME LOAN Balloon mortgages 6.50 1999 10,906 10,973 MORTGAGE CORPORATION - 9.3% Adjustable rate mortgages 7.831 2022 4,516 4,680 (Cost: $15,910) Pass-through certificates 11.25 2010 261 286 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15,939 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS - 2.4% Associates Corp. N.A. 6.375 2000 1,000 1,005 (Cost: $4,141) BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc. 9.19 2003 1,000 1,086 Merrill Lynch & Co. 6.35 2000 1,000 1,003 Rockwell International Corp. 8.375 2001 1,000 1,065 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4,159 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL INVESTMENTS--107.4% (Cost: $184,781) 184,107 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIABILITIES, LESS CASH AND OTHER ASSETS--(7.4%) (12,707) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET ASSETS--100% $171,400 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE TO PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Based on the cost of investments of $184,781,000 for federal income tax purposes at September 30, 1997, the gross unrealized appreciation was $523,000, the gross unrealized depreciation was $1,197,000 and the net unrealized depreciation on investments was $674,000. See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. D-10 253 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SHAREHOLDERS KEMPER SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, of Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund, a series of Kemper Portfolios, as of September 30, 1997, the related statements of operations for the year then ended and changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the fiscal periods since 1993. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of investments owned as of September 30, 1997, by correspondence with the custodian. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund at September 30, 1997, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for the fiscal periods since 1993, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. ERNST & YOUNG LLP Chicago, Illinois November 18, 1997 D-11 254 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 (IN THOUSANDS) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ASSETS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Investments, at value (Cost: $184,781) $184,107 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cash 998 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Receivable for: Fund shares sold 557 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Investments sold 186 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interest 1,859 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOTAL ASSETS 187,707 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Payable for: Fund shares redeemed 433 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Investments purchased 15,591 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Management fee 78 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Distribution services fee 79 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Administrative services fee 34 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Custodian and transfer agent fees and related expenses 70 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Trustees' fees and other 22 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total liabilities 16,307 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NET ASSETS $171,400 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paid-in capital $193,304 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Accumulated net realized loss on investments (22,838) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net unrealized depreciation on investments (674) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Undistributed net investment income 1,608 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO SHARES OUTSTANDING $171,400 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE PRICING OF SHARES - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CLASS A SHARES Net asset value and redemption price per share ($46,360 / 5,940 shares outstanding) $7.80 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Maximum offering price per share (net asset value, plus 3.63% of net asset value or 3.50% of offering price) $8.08 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CLASS B SHARES Net asset value and redemption price (subject to contingent deferred sales charge) per share ($119,537 / 15,390 shares outstanding) $7.77 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CLASS C SHARES Net asset value and redemption price (subject to contingent deferred sales charge) per share ($5,503 / 707 shares outstanding) $7.78 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. D-12 255 FINANCIAL STATEMENT STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 (IN THOUSANDS) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INVESTMENT INCOME - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest income $14,391 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenses: Management fee 1,014 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution services fee 1,105 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Administrative services fee 445 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Custodian and transfer agent fees and related expenses 726 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Professional fees 37 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reports to shareholders 52 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trustees' fees and other 24 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total expenses 3,403 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INVESTMENT INCOME 10,988 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized loss on sales of investments (5,283) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized gain from futures transactions 26 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized loss (5,257) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Change in net unrealized appreciation on investments 3,620 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net loss on investments (1,637) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $ 9,351 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (IN THOUSANDS)
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 1996 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPERATIONS, DIVIDENDS AND CAPITAL SHARE ACTIVITY - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income $ 10,988 13,300 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized gain (loss) (5,257) 814 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation 3,620 (6,367) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net increase in net assets resulting from operations 9,351 7,747 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net equalization charges (370) (350) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution from net investment income (11,368) (13,083) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net decrease from capital share transactions (30,234) (29,912) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL DECREASE IN NET ASSETS (32,621) (35,598) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET ASSETS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beginning of year 204,021 239,619 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- END OF YEAR (including undistributed net investment income of $1,608 and $2,353, respectively) $171,400 204,021 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D-13 256 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund is a separate series of Kemper Portfolios, an open-end management investment company organized as a business trust under the laws of Massachusetts. The Fund offers four classes of shares. Class A shares are sold to investors subject to an initial sales charge. Class B shares are sold without an initial sales charge but are subject to higher ongoing expenses than Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge payable upon certain redemptions. Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares six years after issuance. Class C shares are sold without an initial sales charge but are subject to higher ongoing expenses than Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge payable upon certain redemptions within one year of purchase. Class C shares do not covert into another class. Class I shares (none sold through September 30, 1997) are offered to a limited group of investors, are not subject to initial or contingent deferred sales charges and have lower ongoing expenses than other classes. Differences in class expenses will result in the payment of different per share income dividends by class. All shares of the Fund have equal rights with respect to voting, dividends and assets, subject to class specific preferences. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES INVESTMENT VALUATION. Investments are stated at value. Fixed income securities are valued by using market quotations, or independent pricing services that use prices provided by market makers or estimates of market values obtained from yield data relating to instruments or securities with similar characteristics. Financial futures and options are valued at the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded. Over-the-counter traded fixed income options are valued based upon prices provided by market makers. Other securities and assets are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME. Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes discount amortization on all fixed income securities and premium amortization on mortgage-backed securities. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are reported on an identified cost basis. The Fund may purchase securities with delivery or payment to occur at a later date. At the time the Fund enters into a commitment to purchase a security, the transaction is recorded and the value of the security is reflected in the net asset value. The value of the security may vary with market fluctuations. No interest accrues to the Fund until payment takes place. At the time the Fund enters into this type of transaction it is required to segregate cash or other liquid assets equal to the value of the securities purchased. At September 30, 1997, the Fund had $15,591,000 in purchase commitments outstanding (9% of net assets) with a corresponding amount of assets segregated. FUND SHARE VALUATION. Fund shares are sold and redeemed on a continuous basis at net asset value (plus an initial sales charge on most sales of Class A shares). Proceeds payable on redemption of Class B and Class C shares will be reduced by the amount of any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. On each day the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading, the net asset value per share is determined as of the earlier of 3:00 p.m. Chicago time or the close of the Exchange. The net asset value per share is determined separately for each class D-14 257 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS by dividing the Fund's net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES. The Fund has complied with the special provisions of the Internal Revenue Code available to investment companies and therefore no federal income tax provision is required. The accumulated net realized loss on sales of investments for federal income tax purposes at September 30, 1997, amounting to approximately $22,500,000, is available to offset future taxable gains. If not applied, the loss carryover expires during the period 2002 through 2006. DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS. The Fund declares and pays dividends of net investment income monthly and any net realized capital gains annually, which are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends are determined in accordance with income tax principles which may treat certain transactions differently from generally accepted accounting principles. EQUALIZATION ACCOUNTING. A portion of proceeds from sales and cost of redemptions of Fund shares is credited or charged to undistributed net investment income so that income per share available for distribution is not affected by sales or redemptions of shares. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT. The Fund has a management agreement with Zurich Kemper Investments, Inc. (ZKI), and pays a management fee at an annual rate of .55% of the first $250 million of average daily net assets declining to .40% of average daily net assets in excess of $12.5 billion. The Fund incurred a management fee of $1,014,000 for the year ended September 30, 1997. UNDERWRITING AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AGREEMENT. The Fund has an underwriting and distribution services agreement with Zurich Kemper Distributors, Inc. (ZKDI). Underwriting commissions paid in connection with the distribution of Class A shares are as follows:
COMMISSIONS COMMISSIONS ALLOWED RETAINED BY ZKDI BY ZKDI TO FIRMS ---------------- ----------------------- Year ended September 30, 1997 $8,000 82,000
For services under the distribution services agreement, the Fund pays ZKDI a fee of .75% of average daily net assets of Class B and Class C shares. Pursuant to the agreement, ZKDI enters into related selling group agreements with various firms at various rates for sales of Class B and Class C shares. In addition, ZKDI receives any contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) from redemptions of Class B and Class C shares. Distribution fees and commissions paid in connection with the sale of Class B and Class C shares and the CDSC received in connection with the redemption of such shares are as follows:
DISTRIBUTION FEES AND CDSC COMMISSIONS AND RECEIVED BY DISTRIBUTION FEES ZKDI PAID BY ZKDI TO FIRMS ----------------- --------------------- Year ended September 30, 1997 $1,435,000 377,000
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT. The Fund has an administrative services agreement with ZKDI. For providing information and administrative services to shareholders, the Fund pays ZKDI a fee at an annual rate of up to .25% of average daily net assets of each class. ZKDI in turn has various agreements with financial services firms that provide these services and pays these firms based on D-15 258 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS assets of Fund accounts that the firms service. Administrative services fees (ASF) paid are as follows:
ASF PAID BY ASF PAID BY THE FUND TO ZKDI ZKDI TO FIRMS ---------------- ------------- Year ended September 30, 1997 $445,000 450,000
SHAREHOLDER SERVICES AGREEMENT. Pursuant to a services agreement with the Fund's transfer agent, Zurich Kemper Service Company (ZKSvC) is the shareholder service agent of the Fund. Under the agreement, ZKSvC received shareholder services fees of $560,000 for the year ended September 30, 1997. OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES. Certain officers or trustees of the Fund are also officers or directors of ZKI. For the year ended September 30, 1997, the Fund made no direct payments to its officers and incurred trustees' fees of $18,000 to independent trustees. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS For the year ended September 30, 1997, investment transactions (excluding short-term instruments) are as follows (in thousands): Purchases $288,944 Proceeds from sales 302,357 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS The following table summarizes the activity in capital shares of the Fund (in thousands):
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 1996 --------------------- --------------------- SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SHARES SOLD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Class A 2,255 $ 18,889 1,028 $ 8,057 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Class B 2,120 16,310 1,851 14,606 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Class C 520 4,058 504 4,060 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SHARES ISSUED IN REINVESTMENT OF DIVIDENDS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Class A 255 1,994 215 1,721 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Class B 815 6,352 985 7,863 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Class C 28 219 21 171 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SHARES REDEEMED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Class A (2,989) (23,165) (1,446) (11,497) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Class B (6,668) (52,945) (6,528) (51,573) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Class C (250) (1,946) (416) (3,320) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CONVERSION OF SHARES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Class A 1,985 15,533 728 5,828 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Class B (1,994) (15,533) (731) (5,828) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NET DECREASE FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS $(30,234) $(29,912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D-16 259 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 FINANCIAL FUTURES CONTRACTS The Fund has entered into exchange traded financial futures contracts in order to help protect itself from anticipated market conditions and, as such, bears the risk that arises from entering into these contracts. At the time the Fund enters into a futures contract, it is required to make a margin deposit with its custodian. Subsequently, gain or loss is recognized and payments are made on a daily basis between the Fund and its broker as the market value of the futures contract fluctuates. At September 30, 1997, the market value of assets pledged by the Fund to cover margin requirements for open futures positions was $102,000. The Fund also had liquid securities in its portfolio in excess of the face amount of the following short futures position open at September 30, 1997:
FACE EXPIRATION TYPE AMOUNT MONTH LOSS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Treasury Note $3,542,000 December '97 $(3,000) ----------------------------------------------------------------------
D-17 260 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
----------------------------------------------------------------- CLASS A ----------------------------------------------------------------- YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER TWO MONTHS YEAR ENDED JULY 30, ENDED 31, ------------ SEPTEMBER 30, ------------------ 1997 1996 1995 1995 1994 1993 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, beginning of period $7.89 8.08 8.09 8.11 8.63 8.65 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .51 .54 .09 .54 .48 .53 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized loss (.07) (.20) (.01) (.03) (.44) (.03) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .44 .34 .08 .51 .04 .50 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less dividends: Distribution from net investment income .53 .53 .09 .53 .45 .52 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution from net realized gain -- -- -- -- .11 -- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total dividends .53 .53 .09 .53 .56 .52 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $7.80 7.89 8.08 8.09 8.11 8.63 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED) 5.80% 4.25 1.00 6.58 .41 6.01 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenses 1.19% 1.15 1.05 1.06 1.06 1.04 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 6.61% 6.65 6.56 6.65 5.85 6.06 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------- CLASS B ---------------------------------------------------------------- YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER TWO MONTHS YEAR ENDED JULY 30, ENDED 31, ------------ SEPTEMBER 30, ------------------ 1997 1996 1995 1995 1994 1993 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, beginning of period $7.85 8.05 8.06 8.08 8.61 8.64 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .46 .46 .08 .47 .40 .45 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized loss (.07) (.20) (.01) (.03) (.44) (.02) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .39 .26 .07 .44 (.04) .43 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less dividends: Distribution from net investment income .47 .46 .08 .46 .38 .46 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution from net realized gain -- -- -- -- .11 -- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total dividends .47 .46 .08 .46 .49 .46 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $7.77 7.85 8.05 8.06 8.08 8.61 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED) 5.11% 3.28 .87 5.68 (.48) 5.13 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenses 2.02% 1.97 1.91 1.87 1.93 1.87 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 5.78% 5.83 5.70 5.84 4.95 5.23 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D-18 261 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
---------------------------------------------------------- CLASS C ---------------------------------------------------------- YEAR MAY 31 YEAR ENDED TWO MONTHS ENDED TO SEPTEMBER 30, ENDED JULY JULY ------------------ SEPTEMBER 30, 31, 31, 1997 1996 1995 1995 1994 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, beginning of period $7.86 8.06 8.06 8.08 8.09 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations: Net investment income .47 .47 .09 .47 .07 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net realized and unrealized loss (.07) (.20) (.01) (.03) (.01) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .40 .27 .08 .44 .06 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less distribution from net investment income .48 .47 .08 .46 .07 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period $7.78 7.86 8.06 8.06 8.08 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED) 5.24% 3.36 1.00 5.73 .77 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenses 1.86% 1.85 1.74 1.78 1.83 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investment income 5.94% 5.95 5.87 5.93 5.54 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPLEMENTAL DATA FOR ALL CLASSES - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
YEAR ENDED TWO MONTHS SEPTEMBER 30, ENDED YEAR ENDED JULY 31, ------------------ SEPTEMBER 30, ------------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 1995 1994 1993 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net assets at end of period (in thousands) $171,400 204,021 239,619 246,248 266,640 283,249 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Portfolio turnover rate (annualized) 164% 180 173 597 916 339 - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE: Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges. D-19 262 EXHIBIT E PRO FORMA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The following tables set forth the unaudited pro forma condensed balance sheet and unaudited pro forma condensed income statement of the Funds as of and for the period ending August 31, 1998 and as adjusted to give effect to the reorganization. PRO FORMA CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET AS OF AUGUST 31, 1998 (UNAUDITED) (IN THOUSANDS)
ACQUIRING FUND ACQUIRED FUND COMBINED FUND (KEMPER ADJUSTABLE (KEMPER SHORT- (KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE U.S. INTERMEDIATE RATE U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND) GOVERNMENT FUND) PRO FORMA GOVERNMENT FUND)(1) (ACTUAL) (ACTUAL) ADJUSTMENTS (AS ADJUSTED) ------------------ ---------------- ----------- ------------------- Investments, at value.............. $67,109 $168,688 $235,797 Cash and other assets, less liabilities...................... 2,198 (1,640) 558 ------- -------- -------- Net Assets......................... $69,307 $167,048 $236,355 ======= ======== ======== CLASS A SHARES Net Assets......................... $60,856 $ 85,961 $146,817 Shares Outstanding................. 7,431 10,998 (497)(2) 17,932 Net Asset Value per share.......... $ 8.19 $ 7.82 $ 8.19 Maximum Offering Price............. $ 8.49 $ 8.10 $ 8.49 CLASS B SHARES Net Assets......................... $ 7,108 $ 74,961 $ 82,069 Shares Outstanding................. 865 9,645 (517)(2) 9,993 Net Asset Value per share.......... $ 8.21 $ 7.77 $ 8.21 CLASS C SHARES Net Assets......................... $ 1,343 $ 6,126 $ 7,469 Shares Outstanding................. 163 786 (41)(2) 908 Net Asset Value per share.......... $ 8.22 $ 7.79 $ 8.22
- ------------------------- (1) To be renamed Kemper Short-Term U.S. Government Fund subsequent to the reorganization. (2) Based on the issuance of 10,501 Class A shares, 9,128 Class B shares and 745 Class C shares of Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund for all shares of each class of Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund. E-1 263 PRO FORMA CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 1998 (UNAUDITED) (IN THOUSANDS)
ACQUIRING FUND ACQUIRED FUND COMBINED FUND (KEMPER ADJUSTABLE (KEMPER SHORT (KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE U.S. INTERMEDIATE RATE U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND) GOVERNMENT FUND) PRO FORMA GOVERNMENT FUND)(1) (ACTUAL) (ACTUAL) ADJUSTMENTS (AS ADJUSTED) ------------------ ---------------- ----------- ------------------- Interest income................ $4,636 $11,514 $16,150 Expenses Management, administrative and distribution services fees...................... 639 2,090 2,729 All other expenses........... 433 771 (145)(2) 1,059 ------ ------- ---- ------- Total Expenses............ 1,072 2,861 (145) 3,788 Net Investment Income.......... 3,564 8,653 145 12,362 ------ ------- ---- ------- Net realized loss on sales of investments and futures transactions................. (218) (1,677) (1,895) Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments............... (589) 3,162 2,573 ------ ------- ---- ------- Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations................... $2,757 $10,138 145 $13,040 ====== ======= ==== =======
- ------------------------- (1) To be renamed Kemper Short-Term U.S. Government Fund subsequent to the reorganization. (2) Reflects estimated reduction in operating expenses due to the combined Funds' larger net assets and greater economies of scale. Expenses of the reorganization will be paid by Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc., Adviser for the Funds. E-2 264 KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND AND KEMPER SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND COMBINING PORTFOLIOS OF INVESTMENTS AS OF AUGUST 31, 1998 (IN THOUSANDS)
KEMPER KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE SHORT-INTERMEDIATE COMBINED U.S. GOVT. FUND GOVERNMENT FUND PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT($) PRINCIPAL AMOUNT($) AMOUNT($) ------------------- ------------------- --------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS -- 90.0% Government National Mortgage Association -- 44.3% 1,831 1,831 3,153 3,153 1,202 1,202 2,750 20,895 23,645 5,548 5,548 13 13 270 13 283 69 69 9 9 5,454 7,581 13,035 4,289 494 4,783 7,659 40,925 48,584 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Treasury Securities -- 25.8% 17,800 17,800 500 500 3,000 3,000 7,500 7,500 25,200 25,200 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation -- 8.6% 11,909 11,909 4,441 4,441 3,494 3,494 7 7 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal National Mortgage Association -- 5.2% 1,257 1,257 2,555 2,555 1,167 1,167 1,423 1,423 1,556 1,556 3,774 3,774 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Corporate Obligations -- 6.1% 1,400 3,200 4,600 1,400 3,200 4,600 4,991 4,991 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MONEY MARKET INSTRUMENTS -- 10.0% 4,900 18,700 23,600 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 100% INTEREST DESCRIPTION RATE(%) ----------- -------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS -- 90.0% Government National Mortgage Association -- 44.3% Adjustable rate mortgages 6.88 Adjustable rate mortgages 6.875 - 7.00 Adjustable rate mortgages 6.875 Pass-through certificates 6.50 Pass-through certificates 7.00 Pass-through certificates 9.50 Pass-through certificates 9.50 - 11.00 Pass-through certificates 9.00 Pass-through certificates 9.50 Pass-through certificates 7.375 - 9.00 Pass-through certificates 7.00 Pass-through certificates 6.00 - 7.50 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ U.S. Treasury Securities -- 25.8% Bonds 11.875 Notes 8.875 Notes 7.50 Notes 6.50 Notes 6.25 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation -- 8.6% Adjustable rate mortgages 7.492 - 7.856 Adjustable rate mortgages 7.545 - 7.564 Adjustable rate mortgages 7.731 Fixed rate collateralized mortgage obligation 11.00 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Federal National Mortgage Association -- 5.2% Adjustable rate mortgages 9.25 Adjustable rate mortgages 7.124 Adjustable rate mortgages 7.53 Adjustable rate mortgages 7.64 Adjustable rate mortgages 7.585 Pass-through certificates 9.25 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Corporate Obligations -- 6.1% Deutsche Floorplan Receivable Master Trust 5.856 MBNA Master Credit Card Trust 5.826 World Omni Automobile Lease Securitization Trust 6.90 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MONEY MARKET INSTRUMENTS -- 10.0% Federal National Mortgage Association 5.43 TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 100% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ KEMPER KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE SHORT-INTERMEDIATE COMBINED U.S. GOVT. FUND GOVERNMENT FUND MARKET MATURITY MARKET VALUE($) MARKET VALUE($) VALUE($) -------- --------------- ------------------ -------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS -- 90.0% Government National Mortgage Association -- 44.3% 2021 1,870 1,870 2022 3,213 3,213 2023 1,226 1,226 2013 2,796 21,245 24,041 2015 5,579 5,579 2016 15 15 2018 300 14 314 2019 74 74 2020 10 10 2022 5,708 8,109 13,817 2027 4,364 505 4,869 2028 7,736 41,786 49,522 ------ ------- ------- 27,213 77,337 104,550 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Treasury Securities -- 25.8% 2003 23,265 23,265 2000 531 531 2002 3,247 3,247 2002 7,889 7,889 2001 25,988 25,988 ------ ------- ------- 3,778 57,142 60,920 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation -- 8.6% 2022 12,149 12,149 2023 4,517 4,517 2025 3,583 3,583 2014 7 7 ------ ------- ------- 20,256 0 20,256 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal National Mortgage Association -- 5.2% 2018 1,338 1,338 2019 2,609 2,609 2021 1,188 1,188 2023 1,449 1,449 2025 1,574 1,574 2018 4,017 4,017 ------ ------- ------- 8,158 4,017 12,175 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Corporate Obligations -- 6.1% 2001 1,401 3,202 4,603 2003 1,403 3,209 4,612 2003 5,081 5,081 ------ ------- ------- 2,804 11,492 14,296 ------ ------- ------- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MONEY MARKET INSTRUMENTS -- 10.0% 1998 4,900 18,700 23,600 ------ ------- ------- TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 100% 67,109 168,688 235,797 ====== ======= =======
E-3 265 PART C -- OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 15. INDEMNIFICATION Article VIII of the Registrant's Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Exhibit 1 hereto, which is incorporated herein by reference) provides in effect that the Registrant will indemnify its officers and trustees under certain circumstances. However, in accordance with Section 17(h) and 17(i) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and its own terms, said Article of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust does not protect any person against any liability to the Registrant or its shareholders to which he would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his office. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to trustees, officers, and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that, in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a trustee, officer, or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit, or proceeding) is asserted by such trustee, officer, or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question as to whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue. On June 26, 1997, Zurich Insurance Company ("Zurich"), ZKI Holding Corp. ("ZKIH"), Zurich Kemper Investments, Inc. ("ZKI"), Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. ("Scudder") and the representatives of the beneficial owners of the capital stock of Scudder ("Scudder Representatives") entered into a transaction agreement ("Transaction Agreement") pursuant to which Zurich will become the majority stockholder in Scudder with an approximately 70% interest, and ZKI will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of, or be combined with, Scudder-("Transaction"). In connection with the trustees' evaluation of the Transaction, Zurich agreed to indemnify the Registrant and the trustees who were not interested persons of ZKI or Scudder (the "Independent Trustees") for and against any liability and expenses based upon any action or omission by the Independent Trustees in connection with their consideration of and action with respect to the Transaction. In addition, Scudder has agreed to indemnify each Fund and the Independent Trustees for and against any liability and expenses based upon any misstatements or omissions by Scudder to the Independent Trustees in connection with their consideration of the Transaction. ITEM 16. EXHIBITS 1(a) Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust.(1) 1(b) Amended and Restated Written Instrument Establishing and Designating Separate Classes of Shares.(3) 2. Bylaws.(1) 3. Not applicable. 4. Form of Agreement and Plan of Reorganization. 5. Text of Share Certificates.(1) 6. Investment Management Agreement.*** 7. Form of Underwriting and Distribution Services Agreement.*** 8. Not applicable. 9(a) Custody Agreement.(1) 9(b) Agency Agreement.(1) 9(c) Supplement to Agency Agreement.(4)
C-1 266 9(d) Administrative Services Agreement.(4) 10(a) Form of Amended and Restated 12b-1 Plan (Class B and Class C Shares).*** 10(b) Multi-Distribution System Plan.(3) 11. Opinion of Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz.*** 12. Form of Tax Opinion of Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz ( Illinois) relating to the Reorganization.*** 13. Not applicable. 14. Consent of Independent Public Accountants.*** 15. Not applicable. 16. Powers of Attorney.**(3) 17. Form of proxy cards.**
- ------------------------- * Filed herewith as Exhibit A to the Registration Statement of Additional Information contained herein. ** Filed herewith *** To be filed by Amendment. (1) Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on November 30, 1995. (2) Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on October 26, 1988. (3) Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on December 20, 1996. (4) Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 15 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on December 30, 1997. ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS (1) The undersigned registrant agrees that prior to any public re-offering of the securities registered through the use of a prospectus which is a part of this registration statement by any person or party who is deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of Rule 145(c) of the Securities Act, the re-offering prospectus will contain the information called for by the applicable registration form for re-offerings by persons who may be deemed underwriters, in addition to the information called for by the other items of the applicable. (2) The undersigned registrant agrees that every prospectus that is filed under paragraph (1) above will be filed as a part of an amendment to the registration statement and will not be used until the amendment is effective, and that, in determining any liability under the 1933 Act, each post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement for the securities offered therein, and the offering of the securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering of them. C-2 267 SIGNATURES PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 THE REGISTRANT HAS DULY CAUSED THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT TO BE SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY THE UNDERSIGNED, THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED, IN THIS CITY OF CHICAGO AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, ON THE 16TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1998. KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND By /s/ MARK S. CASADY ------------------------------------ Mark S. Casady, President PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM N-14 HAS BEEN SIGNED BELOW BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS IN THE CAPACITIES INDICATED AND ON THE DATE INDICATED.
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE --------- ----- ---- /s/ MARK S. CASADY President (Principal Executive October 16, 1998 - ------------------------------------------ Officer) Mark S. Casady* TRUSTEES: /s/ DANIEL PIERCE Chairman and Trustee - ------------------------------------------ Daniel Pierce* /s/ DAVID W. BELIN Trustee - ------------------------------------------ David W. Belin* /s/ LEWIS A. BURNHAM Trustee - ------------------------------------------ Lewis A. Burnham* /s/ DONALD L. DUNAWAY Trustee - ------------------------------------------ Donald L. Dunaway* /s/ ROBERT B. HOFFMAN Trustee - ------------------------------------------ Robert B. Hoffman* /s/ DONALD R. JONES Trustee - ------------------------------------------ Donald R. Jones* /s/ SHIRLEY D. PETERSON Trustee - ------------------------------------------ Shirley D. Peterson* /s/ WILLIAM P. SOMMERS Trustee - ------------------------------------------ William P. Sommers* /s/ EDMOND D. VILLANI Trustee - ------------------------------------------ Edmond D. Villani* /s/ JOHN R. HEBBLE Treasurer (Principal Financial and October 16, 1998 - ------------------------------------------ Accounting Officer) John R. Hebble By: /s/ PHILIP J. COLLORA October 16, 1998 ------------------------------------- Philip J. Collora Attorney-in-fact
- ------------------------- * Original powers of attorney authorizing, among others, Philip J. Collora to execute this Registration Statement on Form N-14 for each of the Trustees of the Registrant have been executed and are filed or incorporated by reference as Exhibits to this Registration Statement. C-3 268 EXHIBIT INDEX 1(a) Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust.(1) 1(b) Amended and Restated Written Instrument Establishing and Designating Separate Classes of Shares.(3) 2. Bylaws.(1) 3. Not applicable. 4. Form of Agreement and Plan of Reorganization.* 5. Text of Share Certificates.(1) 6. Investment Management Agreement.*** 7. Form of Underwriting and Distribution Services Agreement.*** 8. Not applicable. 9(a) Custody Agreement.(1) 9(b) Agency Agreement.(1) 9(c) Supplement to Agency Agreement.(4) 9(d) Administrative Services Agreement.(4) 10(a) Form of Amended and Restated 12b-1 Plan (Class B and Class C Shares).*** 10(b) Multi-Distribution System Plan.(3) 11. Opinion of Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz.*** 12. Form of Tax Opinion of Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz (Illinois) relating to the Reorganization.*** 13. Not applicable. 14. Consent of Independent Public Accountants.*** 15. Not applicable. 16. Powers of Attorney.**(3) 17. Form of proxy cards.**
- ------------------------- * Filed herewith as Exhibit A to the Registration Statement of Additional Information contained herein. ** Filed herewith *** To be filed by Amendment. (1) Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on November 30, 1995. (2) Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on October 26, 1988. (3) Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on December 20, 1996. (4) Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 15 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on December 30, 1997. EX-16 2 POWERS OF ATTORNEY 1 EXHIBIT 16 POWER OF ATTORNEY The person whose signature appears below hereby appoints Kathryn L. Quirk, Caroline Pearson, and Philip J. Collora and each of them, any of whom may act without the joinder of the others, as such person's attorney-in-fact to sign and file on such person's behalf individually and in the capacity stated below such registration statements, amendments, post-effective amendments, exhibits, applications and other documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority as may be desirable or necessary in connection with the public offering of shares of Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund. Signature Title Date /s/ Daniel Pierce Chairman and Trustee 7/15/98 - ----------------- Daniel Pierce 2 POWER OF ATTORNEY The person whose signature appears below hereby appoints Kathryn L. Quirk, Caroline Pearson, and Philip J. Collora and each of them, any of whom may act without the joinder of the others, as such person's attorney-in-fact to sign and file on such person's behalf individually and in the capacity stated below such registration statements, amendments, post-effective amendments, exhibits, applications and other documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority as may be desirable or necessary in connection with the public offering of shares of Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund. Signature Title Date /s/ Edmond D. Villani Trustee 7/15/98 - --------------------- Edmond D. Villani EX-17 3 FORM OF PROXY CARD 1 EXHIBIT 17 KEMPER ADJUSTABLE RATE U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND KEMPER SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF YOUR FUND Special Meeting of Shareholders--December 16, 1998 The undersigned hereby appoints Bruce H. Goldfarb, Kathryn L. Quirk, Thomas F. McDonough and Daniel Pierce and each of them , the proxies or the undersigned with the power of substitution to each of them, to vote all shares of the Fund which the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Special Meeting of Shareholders of the Fund to be held at the offices of Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc., Two International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, on Wednesday, December 16, 1998 at _______ eastern time, and at any adjournments thereof. Unless otherwise specified in the squares provided, the undersigned's vote will be cast FOR each numbered item listed below. The Board members of your Fund, including those who are not affiliated with the Fund or Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc., recommend that you vote FOR each item. 1. To approve the new investment Management Agreement between the Fund and Scudder Kemper investments, Inc. (Both Funds); [ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN 2. To approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Short-Intermediate Fund only); 3. To approve a new investment objective and the modification or elimination of certain policies and the elimination of the shareholder approval requirement as to certain other matters (Adjustable Rate Fund only) [ ] FOR ALL EXCEPT AS MARKED BELOW [ ] AGAINST ALL [ ] ABSTAIN ALL 3.1 New Investment Objectives and Policies 3.8 Investment in real estate 3.2 Investment Policies 3.9 Purchase of commodities 3.3 Diversification 3.10 Lending 3.4 Borrowing 3.11 Margin purchases and short sales 3.5 Senior securities 3.12 Pledging of assets 3.6 Concentration 3.13 Purchases of voting securities 3.7 Underwriting of securities 3.14 Purchases of options and warrants
2 The proxies are authorized to vote in their discretion on any other business which may properly come before the meeting and any adjournments thereof: Please sign exactly as your name or names appear. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, trustee or guardian, please give your full title as such. _______________________________________ (Signature of Shareholder) _______________________________________ (Signature of joint owner, if any) Dated______, 1998 PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN PROMPTLY IN ENCLOSED ENVELOPE, NO POSTAGE IS REQUIRED. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----