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Third Quarter Report

November 30, 2006

ING Prime Rate Trust

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ING Prime Rate Trust

THIRD QUARTER REPORT

November 30, 2006

Table of Contents

Portfolio Managers' Report     2    
Statement of Assets and Liabilities     7    
Statement of Operations     8    
Statements of Changes in Net Assets     9    
Statement of Cash Flows     10    
Financial Highlights     11    
Notes to Financial Statements     12    
Portfolio of Investments     24    
Additional Information     56    

 

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ING Prime Rate Trust

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS' REPORT

Dear Shareholders:

ING Prime Rate Trust (the "Trust") is a diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide investors with as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital. The Trust seeks to achieve this objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in U.S. dollar denominated floating rate secured senior loans.

PORTFOLIO CHARACTERISTICS
AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2006
 
Net Assets     $1,095,260,646    
Total Assets     $2,053,537,162    
Assets Invested in Senior Loans     $1,976,089,846    
Number of Issuers     447    
Average Amount Outstanding per Loan   $ 4,420,783    
Industries Represented     38    
Average Loan Amount per Industry     $52,002,364    
Portfolio Turnover Rate (YTD)     46 %  
Weighted Average Days to Interest Rate Reset     41    
Average Loan Final Maturity (in months)     63    
Total Leverage as a Percentage of Total Assets
(including Preferred Shares)
    43.97 %  

 

PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

The Trust declared $0.14 of dividends during the third fiscal quarter and $0.41 for the nine months ended November 30, 2006. Based on the average month-end net asset value ("NAV") per share of $7.54, this resulted in an annualized distribution rate of 7.56%(1) for the quarter and 7.22%(1) for the nine months ended. The Trust's total net return for the third fiscal quarter, based on NAV, was 2.54%, versus a total gross return on the S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index ("LLI")(2) of 1.74% for the same quarter. For the nine months, the Trust's total net return, based on NAV was 5.38% versus 6.24% gross return for the S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index. The total market value return (based on full reinvestment of dividends) for the Trust's common shares during the third fiscal quarter was 2.99% and 8.50% for the nine months ended November 30, 2006.

PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW

The Trust performed well during the third fiscal quarter ended November 30, driven by favorable developments across a few of the Trust's larger individual holdings and buoyant loan market conditions generally. Clearly, the global leveraged loan market remains in a bullish mode as calendar year 2006 activity set new records across virtually every category. Total U.S. institutional loan volume reached $321 billion during the year, a 75% increase over 2005. Full year loan returns

(1)  The distribution rate is calculated by annualizing dividends declared during the period and dividing the resulting annualized dividend by the Trust's average month-end net asset value (in the case of NAV) or the average month-end NYSE Composite closing price (in the case of Market). The distribution rate is based solely on the actual dividends and distributions, which are made at the discretion of management. The distribution rate may or may not include all investment income and ordinarily will not include capital gains or losses, if any.

(2)  The S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index ("LLI") is an unmanaged total return index that captures accrued interest, repayments, and market value changes. It represents a broad cross section of leveraged loans syndicated in the United States, including dollar-denominated loans too verse as issuers. Standard & Poor's and the Loan Syndications and Trading Association ("LSTA")conceived the LLI to establish a performance benchmark for the syndicated leveraged loan industry. An investor cannot invest directly in an index.


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PORTFOLIO MANAGERS' REPORT (continued)

rose to 6.77%(3), a three-year high, as compared to 5.08% during 2005. Much of the improvement came from higher average short-term interest rates. The lagging default picture also improved noticeably throughout the year, ending 2006 with a trailing twelve-month default rate of just 0.79%(3) (as compared to 1.98% at the end of 2005). At the Trust level, favorable credit selection and sector positioning drove excess returns during the period, as did the avoidance of any material downside credit volatility. Several of the Trust's top holdings posted some of the strongest total returns during the quarter. Sector positioning remained relatively stable during the period. The only notable changes would include an increase in exposure to the retail sector (4.7% as of period end, as compared to 3.5% as of August 31) based on a number of high profile M&A transactions in that space, and a continued reduction in auto parts suppliers and traditional real estate, areas of chronic fundamental credit weakness.

USE OF LEVERAGE

The Trust utilizes financial leverage to seek to increase the yield to the holders of common shares. As of November 30, 2006, the Trust had $450 million of "Aaa/AAA(4)" rated cumulative auction rate preferred shares outstanding, and $453 million of borrowings outstanding under $625 million in available credit facilities. Total leverage, as a percentage of total assets (including preferred shares), was 43.97% at period end. The use of leverage for investment purposes increases both investment opportunity and investment risk.

TOP TEN INDUSTRY SECTORS
AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2006
AS A PERCENTAGE OF:
 
    TOTAL
ASSETS
  NET
ASSETS
 
North American Cable     10.5 %     19.2 %  
Healthcare, Education and Childcare     7.9 %     14.7 %  
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber     5.9 %     11.1 %  
Printing & Publishing     5.4 %     10.3 %  
Retail Stores     4.7 %     8.8 %  
Oil & Gas     4.5 %     8.5 %  
Leisure, Amusement, Entertainment     4.6 %     8.5 %  
Utilities     4.3 %     8.1 %  
Diversified / Conglomerate Service     3.5 %     6.5 %  
Data and Internet Services     3.3 %     6.2 %  

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change daily.

TOP TEN SENIOR LOAN ISSUERS
AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2006
AS A PERCENTAGE OF:
 
    TOTAL
ASSETS
  NET
ASSETS
 
Charter Communications Operating, LLC     2.6 %     4.9 %  
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc.     2.0 %     3.7 %  
Georgia Pacific Corporation     1.7 %     3.2 %  
NRG Energy, Inc.     1.5 %     2.8 %  
Century Cable Holdings LLC     1.5 %     2.7 %  
Sungard Data Systems, Inc.     1.4 %     2.6 %  
Olympus Cable Holdings, LLC     1.4 %     2.5 %  
Fidelity National Information Solutions, Inc.     1.2 %     2.3 %  
CSC Holdings, Inc. (Cablevision)     1.2 %     2.2 %  
West Corporation     1.2 %     2.2 %  

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change daily.

(2)  The S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index ("LLI") is an unmanaged total return index that captures accrued interest, repayments, and market value changes. It represents a broad cross section of leveraged loans syndicated in the United States, including dollar-denominated loans too verse as issuers. Standard & Poor's and the Loan Syndications and Trading Association ("LSTA")conceived the LLI to establish a performance benchmark for the syndicated leveraged loan industry. An investor cannot invest directly in an index.

(3)  Source: Standard & Poor's Leveraged Commentary & Data


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PORTFOLIO MANAGERS' REPORT (continued)

CURRENT STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK

Looking into 2007, loan market activity suggests that new loan issuance will soar to yet another new record in the first calendar quarter, and there appears to be no shortage of demand for loans to support this level of supply. As such, absent any unforeseen disruption to credit and/or liquidity conditions, non-investment grade loans appear to be poised for continued favorable performance.

   
Jeffrey A. Bakalar
Senior Vice President
Senior Portfolio Manager
ING Investment Management Co.
  Daniel A. Norman
Senior Vice President
Senior Portfolio Manager
ING Investment Management Co.
 
   

 

ING Prime Rate Trust
January 24, 2007

(4)  Obligations rated Aaa by Moody's Investors Service are judged to be of the highest quality, with minimal credit risk. An obligator rated 'AAA' has extremely strong capacity to meet its financial commitments. 'AAA' is the highest Issuer Credit Rating assigned by Standard & Poor's. Credit quality refers to the Trust's underlying investments, not to the stability or safety of this Trust.


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PORTFOLIO MANAGERS' REPORT (continued)

    Average Annual Total Returns for the
Years Ended November 30, 2006
 
    1 Year   3 Years   5 Years   10 Years  
Based on Net Asset Value (NAV)     9.56 %     8.20 %     7.51 %     5.76 %  
Based on Market Value     18.35 %     5.30 %     8.70 %     5.33 %  
S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index(a)      6.58 %     5.64 %     5.78 %        
Credit-Suisse Leveraged Loan Index     7.01 %     6.15 %     6.16 %     5.59 %  
The table above illustrates the total return of the Trust against the indices indicated. An index is unmanaged has no cash in its portfolio, imposes no sales charges and incurs no operating expenses. An investor cannot invest directly in an index.  

 

Total returns based on NAV reflect that ING Investments, LLC (the Trust's Investment Adviser) may have waived or recouped fees and expenses otherwise payable by the Trust.

Performance data represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment in the Trust will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Trust's future performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please log on to www.ingfunds.com or call (800) 992-0180 to get performance through the most recent month end.

Assumes rights were exercised and excludes sales charges and commissions(b),(c)

  (a)  Performance since inception for the index is 5.41% from January 1, 1997.

  (b)  Calculation of total return assumes a hypothetical initial investment at the net asset value (in the case of NAV) or the NYSE Composite closing price (in the case of Market Value) on the last business day before the first day of the stated period, with all dividends and distributions reinvested at the actual reinvestment price.

  (c)  On October 18, 1996, the Trust issued to its shareholders non-transferable rights which entitled the holders to subscribe for 18,122,963 shares of the Trust's common stock at the rate of one share of common stock for each five rights held. On November 12, 1996, the offering expired and was fully subscribed. The Trust issued 18,122,963 shares of its common stock to exercising rights holders at a subscription price of $9.09. Offering costs of $6,972,203 were charged against the offering proceeds.

Senior loans are subject to credit risks, including the potential for non-payment of scheduled principal or interest payments, which may result in a reduction of the Trust's NAV.

This report contains statements that may be "forward-looking" statements. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the "forward-looking" statements.

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The portfolio managers' views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.

INDEX DESCRIPTIONS

The S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index ("LLI") is an unmanaged total return index that captures accrued interest, repayments, and market value changes. It represents a broad cross section of leveraged loans syndicated in the United States, including dollar-denominated loans to overseas issuers. Standard & Poor's and the Loan Syndications & Trading Association ("LSTA") conceived the LLI to establish a performance benchmark for the syndicated leveraged loan industry. An investor cannot invest directly in an index.

The Credit-Suisse Leveraged Loan Index is an unmanaged index of below investment grade loans designed to mirror the investable universe of the U.S. dollar-denominated leveraged loan market. An investor cannot invest directly in an index.


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PORTFOLIO MANAGERS' REPORT (continued)

YIELDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS RATES

Quarter Ended   Prime
Rate
  Net Asset
Value ("NAV")
30-Day SEC
Yield(A) 
  Market
30-Day SEC
Yield(A) 
  Average
Annualized
Distribution
Rate at NAV(B) 
  Average
Annualized
Distribution
Rate at Market(B) 
 
November 30, 2006     8.25 %     9.76 %     10.25 %     7.55 %     7.95 %  
August 31, 2006     8.25 %     9.42 %     9.95 %     7.47 %     7.86 %  
May 31, 2006     8.00 %     9.63 %     10.31 %     7.10 %     7.57 %  
February 28, 2006     7.50 %     8.40 %     9.10 %     6.59 %     7.25 %  

 

(A)  Yield is calculated by dividing the Trust's net investment income per share for the most recent thirty days by the net asset value (in the case of NAV) or the NYSE Composite closing price (in the case of market) at quarter-end. Yield calculations do not include any commissions or sales charges, and are compounded for six months and annualized for a twelve-month period to derive the Trust's yield consistent with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") standardized yield formula.

(B)  The distribution rate is calculated by annualizing each monthly dividend, then averaging the annualized dividends declared for each month during the quarter and dividing the resulting average annualized dividend amount by the Trust's average net asset value (in the case of NAV) or the NYSE Composite closing price (in the case of Market) at the end of the period.

Risk is inherent in all investing. The following are the principal risks associated with investing in the Trust. This is not, and is not intended to be, a description of all risks of investing in the Trust. A more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Trust is contained in the Trust's current prospectus.

Credit Risk: The Trust invests a substantial portion of its assets in below investment grade senior loans and other below investment grade assets. Below investment grade loans involve a greater risk that borrowers may not make timely payment of the interest and principal due on their loans. They also involve a greater risk that the value of such loans could decline significantly. If borrowers do not make timely payments of the interest due on their loans, the yield on the Trust will decrease. If borrowers do not make timely payment of the principal due on their loans, or if the value of such loans decreases, the value of the Trust's NAV will decrease.

Interest Rate Risk: Changes in short-term market interest rates will directly affect the yield on the Trust. If short-term market interest rates fall, the yield on the Trust will also fall. To the extent that the interest rate spreads on loans in the Trust experience a general decline, the yield on the Trust will fall and the value of the Trust's assets may decrease, which will cause the Trust's value to decrease. Conversely, when short-term market interest rates rise, because of the lag between changes in such short-term rates and the resetting of the floating rates on assets in the Trust, the impact of rising rates will be delayed to the extent of such lag.

Leverage Risk: The Trust borrows money for investment purposes. Borrowing increases both investment opportunity and investment risk. In the event of a general market decline in the value of assets such as those in which the Trust invests, the effect of that decline will be magnified in the Trust because of the additional assets purchased with the proceeds of the borrowings.


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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited)

ASSETS:  
Investments in securities at value (Cost $1,980,005,247)   $ 2,001,872,805    
Cash     21,945,489    
Foreign currencies at value (Cost $1,753,618)     1,757,737    
Receivables:  
Investment securities sold     9,986,831    
Interest     17,803,276    
Other     61,933    
Prepaid expenses     109,091    
Total assets     2,053,537,162    
LIABILITIES:  
Notes payable     453,000,000    
Payable for investments purchased     47,811,880    
Accrued interest payable     1,910,817    
Deferred arrangement fees on senior loans     370,645    
Dividends payable — preferred shares     215,643    
Payable to affiliates     1,668,031    
Payable to custodian     248,575    
Accrued trustees' fees     34,765    
Unrealized depreciation on foreign currency contracts     2,441,667    
Other accrued expenses     574,493    
Total liabilities     508,276,516    
Preferred shares, $25,000 stated value per share at liquidation
value (18,000 shares outstanding)
    450,000,000    
NET ASSETS   $ 1,095,260,646    
Net assets value per common share outstanding (net assets less preferred
shares at liquidation value, divided by 145,033,235 shares of 
beneficial interest authorized and outstanding, no par value)
  $ 7.55    
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:  
Paid-in capital   $ 1,331,413,656    
Undistributed net investment income     5,796,529    
Accumulated net realized loss on investments     (261,401,426 )  
Net unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency
related transactions
    19,451,887    
NET ASSETS   $ 1,095,260,646    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS for the Nine Months Ended November 30, 2006 (Unaudited)

INVESTMENT INCOME:  
Interest   $ 113,469,427    
Arrangement fees earned     913,405    
Miscellaneous income     1,255,588    
Total investment income     115,638,420    
EXPENSES:  
Investment management fees     12,169,363    
Administration fees     3,802,926    
Transfer agent fees     92,375    
Interest expense     20,381,650    
Shareholder reporting expense     105,190    
Custodian fees     687,400    
Professional fees     176,342    
Preferred Shares — Dividend disbursing agent fees     931,736    
Pricing expense     35,509    
ICI fees     2,436    
Postage expense     135,950    
Trustees' fees     55,275    
Miscellaneous expense     171,596    
Total expenses     38,747,748    
Net investment income     76,890,672    
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS
AND FOREIGN CURRENCY RELATED TRANSACTIONS:
         
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments     14,515,218    
Foreign currency related transactions     (115,876 )  
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency related transactions     14,399,342    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on:  
Investments     (18,128,134 )  
Foreign currency related transactions     (2,415,671 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments
and foreign currency related transactions
    (20,543,805 )  
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments and foreign currency
related transactions
    (6,144,463 )  
DISTRIBUTIONS TO PREFERRED SHAREHOLDERS:  
From net investment income     (16,622,684 )  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 54,123,525    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Unaudited)

    Nine Months Ended
November 30,
2006
  Year Ended
February 28,
2006
 
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS:  
Net investment income   $ 76,890,672     $ 83,109,460    
Net realized gain on investments and foreign
currency related transactions
    14,399,342       422,159    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or
depreciation on investments and foreign currency  
related transactions
    (20,543,805 )     16,658,806    
Distributions to preferred shareholders from net
investment income
    (16,622,684 )     (15,839,470 )  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     54,123,525       84,350,955    
DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS:  
Distributions from net investment income     (59,534,153 )     (66,428,156 )  
Decrease in net assets from distributions to common
shareholders
    (59,534,153 )     (66,428,156 )  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets     (5,410,628 )     17,922,799    
NET ASSETS:  
Beginning of period     1,100,671,274       1,082,748,475    
End of period (including undistributed net investment
income of $5,796,529 and $5,062,694, respectively)
  $ 1,095,260,646     $ 1,100,671,274    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS for the Nine Months Ended November 30, 2006 (Unaudited)

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
 
Interest received   $ 110,944,039    
Facility fees paid     (18,071 )  
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders     (16,635,023 )  
Arrangement fees received     371,879    
Other income received     1,250,087    
Interest paid     (20,457,885 )  
Other operating expenses paid     (18,346,820 )  
Purchases of securities     (975,721,275 )  
Proceeds from sales of securities     1,007,797,426    
Net cash provided by operating activities   $ 89,184,357    
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:  
Dividends paid to common shareholders   $ (59,534,153 )  
Net paydown of notes payable     (12,000,000 )  
Net cash flows used in financing activities     (71,534,153 )  
Net increase     17,650,204    
Cash at beginning of period     4,295,285    
Cash at end of period   $ 21,945,489    
Reconciliation of Net Increase In Net Assets Resulting From
Operations To Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities:
         
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 54,123,525    
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting
from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:
         
Change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments     18,128,134    
Change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on foreign currencies     (4,119 )  
Change in unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts     2,441,667    
Net accretion of discounts on investments     (1,186,023 )  
Net amortization of premiums on investments     484,888    
Realized gain on investments and foreign currency related transactions     (14,399,342 )  
Purchase of securities     (975,721,275 )  
Proceeds on sale of securities     1,007,797,426    
Increase in other assets     (27,378 )  
Increase in interest receivable     (1,824,253 )  
Increase in prepaid arrangement fees on notes payable     (18,071 )  
Decrease in deferred arrangement fees on senior loans     (541,526 )  
Decrease in accrued interest payable     (76,235 )  
Decrease in dividends payable - preferred shares     (12,339 )  
Increase in payable to affiliates     1,668    
Increase in accrued trustees fees     18,534    
Decrease in other accrued expenses     (924 )  
Total adjustments     35,060,832    
Net cash provided by operating activities   $ 89,184,357    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
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ING PRIME RATE TRUST (UNAUDITED)  FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a common share outstanding throughout the period

    Nine Months
Ended
November 30,
  Years Ended February 28 or February 29,  
    2006   2006   2005   2004   2003  
Per Share Operating Performance  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 7.59       7.47       7.34       6.73       7.20    
Income (loss) from investment operations:  
Net investment income   $ 0.53       0.57       0.45       0.46       0.50    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   $ (0.05 )     0.12       0.16       0.61       (0.47 )  
Total from investment operations   $ 0.48       0.69       0.61       1.07       0.03    
Distributions to Common Shareholders from net investment income   $ (0.41 )     (0.46 )     (0.43 )     (0.42 )     (0.45 )  
Distribution to Preferred Shareholders   $ (0.11 )     (0.11 )     (0.05 )     (0.04 )     (0.05 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 7.55       7.59       7.47       7.34       6.73    
Closing market price at end of period   $ 7.19       7.02       7.56       7.84       6.46    
Total Investment Return(1)   
Total investment return at closing market price(2)    % 8.50       (0.82 )     2.04       28.77       2.53    
Total investment return at net asset value(3)    % 5.38       8.53       7.70       15.72       0.44    
Ratios/Supplemental Data  
Net assets end of period (000's)   $ 1,095,261       1,100,671       1,082,748       1,010,325       922,383    
Preferred Shares-Aggregate amount outstanding (000's)   $ 450,000       450,000       450,000       450,000       450,000    
Liquidation and market value per share of Preferred Shares   $ 25,000       25,000       25,000       25,000       25,000    
Borrowings at end of year (000's)   $ 453,000       465,000       496,000       225,000       167,000    
Asset coverage per $1,000 of debt(4)    $ 2,212       2,203       2,140       2,500       2,500    
Average borrowings (000's)   $ 477,691       509,178       414,889       143,194       190,671    
Ratios to average net assets including Preferred Shares(5)   
Expenses (before interest and other fees related to revolving
credit facility)(6)  
  % 1.58       1.64       1.60       1.45       1.49    
Net expenses after expense reimbursement(6)    % 3.33       3.02       2.21       1.65       1.81    
Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement(6)    % 3.33       3.02       2.22       1.65       1.81    
Net investment income(6)    % 6.62       5.44       4.21       4.57       4.97    
Ratios to average net assets plus borrowings  
Expenses (before interest and other fees related to revolving
credit facility)(6)  
  % 1.55       1.58       1.63       1.84       1.82    
Net expenses after expense reimbursement(6)    % 3.28       2.90       2.26       2.09       2.23    
Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement(6)    % 3.28       2.90       2.27       2.09       2.23    
Net investment income(6)    % 6.50       5.24       4.32       5.82       6.10    
Ratios to average net assets  
Expenses (before interest and other fees related to revolving
credit facility)(6)  
  % 2.23       2.33       2.29       2.11       2.19    
Net expenses after expense reimbursement(6)    % 4.71       4.27       3.17       2.40       2.68    
Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement(6)    % 4.71       4.27       3.18       2.40       2.68    
Net investment income(6)    % 9.34       7.71       6.04       6.68       7.33    
Portfolio turnover rate   % 46       81       93       87       48    
Common shares outstanding at end of period (000's)     145,033       145,033       145,033       137,638       136,973    

 

(1)  Total investment return calculations are attributable to common shares.

(2)  Total investment return measures the change in the market value of your investment assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, in accordance with the provisions of the Trust's dividend reinvestment plan.

(3)  Total investment return at net asset value has been calculated assuming a purchase at net asset value at the beginning of each period and a sale at net asset value at the end of each period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions in accordance with the provisions of the dividend reinvestment plan.

This calculation differs from total investment return because it excludes the effects of changes in the market values of the Trust's shares.

(4)  Asset coverage represents the total assets available for settlement of Preferred Stockholder's interest and notes payables in relation to the Preferred Shareholder interest and notes payable balance outstanding. The Preferred Shares were first offered November 2, 2000.

(5)  Ratios do not reflect the effect of dividend payments to Preferred Shareholders; income ratios reflect income earned on assets attributable to the Preferred Shares; ratios do not reflect any add-back for the borrowings.

(6)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 — ORGANIZATION

ING Prime Rate Trust (the "Trust"), a Massachusetts business trust, is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as a diversified, closed-end, management investment company. The Trust invests primarily in senior loans, which generally are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), and which contain certain restrictions on resale and cannot be sold publicly. These loans bear interest (unless otherwise noted) at rates that float periodically at a margin above the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") and other short-term rates.

NOTE 2 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Trust in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for investment companies.

A.  Senior Loan and Other Security Valuation. Senior loans held by the Trust are normally valued at the mean of the means of one or more bid and ask quotations obtained from an independent pricing service or other sources determined by the Trust's Board of Trustees ("Board") to be independent and believed to be reliable. Loans for which reliable market value quotations are not readily available may be valued with reference to another loan or a group of loans for which reliable quotations are readily available and whose characteristics are comparable to the loan being valued. Under this approach, the comparable loan or loans serve as a proxy for changes in value of the loan being valued.

The Trust has engaged an independent pricing service to provide market value quotations from dealers in loans and, when such quotations are not readily available, to calculate values under the proxy procedure described above. As of November 30, 2006, 99.58% of total investments were valued based on these procedures. It is expected that most of the loans held by the Trust will continue to be valued with reference to quotations from the independent pricing service or with reference to the proxy procedure described above.

Prices from a pricing source may not be available for all loans and ING Investments, LLC (the "Investment Adviser") or ING Investment Management Co. ("ING IM" or the "Sub-Adviser"), may believe that the price for a loan derived from market quotations or the proxy procedure described above is not reliable or accurate. Among other reasons, this may be the result of information about a particular loan or borrower known to the Investment Adviser or the Sub-Adviser that the Investment Adviser or the Sub-Adviser believes may not be known to the pricing service or reflected in a price quote. In this event, the loan is valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by the Board and in accordance with the provisions of the 1940 Act. Under these procedures, fair value is determined by the Investment Adviser or Sub-Adviser and monitored by the Board through its Valuation, Brokerage and Proxy Committee.

In fair valuing a loan, consideration is given to several factors, which may include, among others, the following: (i) the characteristics of and fundamental analytical data relating to the loan, including the cost, size, current interest rate, period until the next interest rate reset, maturity and base lending rate of the loan, the terms and conditions of the loan and any related agreements, and the position of the loan in the borrower's debt structure; (ii) the nature, adequacy and value of the collateral, including the Trust's rights, remedies and interests with respect to the collateral; (iii) the creditworthiness of the borrower and the cash flow coverage of outstanding principal and interest, based on an evaluation of its financial condition, financial statements and information about the borrower's business, cash flows, capital structure and future prospects; (iv) information relating to the market for the loan,


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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

NOTE 2 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

including price quotations for, and trading in, the loan and interests in similar loans; (v) the reputation and financial condition of the agent for the loan and any intermediate participants in the loan; (vi) the borrower's management; and (vii) the general economic and market conditions affecting the fair value of the loan. Securities for which the primary market is a national securities exchange are valued at the last reported sale price. Securities reported by NASDAQ will be valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market and listed securities for which no sale was reported on a valuation date are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask price on such exchange. Securities, other than senior loans, for which reliable market value quotations are not readily available, and all other assets, will be valued at their respective fair values as determined in good faith by, and under procedures established by, the Board. Investments in securities maturing in 60 days or less from the date of valuation are valued at amortized cost, which, when combined with accrued interest approximates market value.

B.  Federal Income Taxes. It is the Trust's policy to comply with subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code and related excise tax provisions applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. No capital gain distributions will be made by the Trust until any capital loss carryforwards have been fully utilized or expire.

C.  Security Transactions and Revenue Recognition. Revolver and delayed draw loans are booked on a settlement date basis. Security transactions and senior loans are accounted for on a trade date basis (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains or losses are reported on the basis of identified cost of securities sold. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis at the then-current interest rate of the loan. The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when, in the opinion of management, there is an indication that the borrower may be unable to meet payments as they become due. Upon such discontinuance, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed. Cash collections on non-accrual senior loans are generally applied as a reduction to the recorded investment of the loan. Senior loans are generally returned to accrual status only after all past due amounts have been received. For all loans, except revolving credit facilities, fees received are treated as discounts and are accreted whereas premiums are amortized. Fees associated with revolving credit facilities are deferred and recognized over the shorter of four years or the actual term of the loan.

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

(1)  Market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities — at the exchange rates prevailing at the end of the day.

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

Although the net assets and the market values are presented at the foreign exchange rates at the end of the day, the Trust does not isolate the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains or losses from investments. For securities, which are subject to foreign withholding tax upon disposition, liabilities are recorded on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for the estimated tax withholding based on the securities current market value. Upon disposition, realized gains or losses on such securities are recorded net of foreign withholding tax.


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NOTE 2 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Reported net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Trust's books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities other than investments in securities at fiscal year end, resulting from changes in the exchange rate. Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies and the U.S. government. These risks include, but are not limited to, revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments which could cause securities and their markets to be less liquid and prices more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies and U.S. government securities.

E.  Forward Foreign Currency Contracts. The Trust may enter into forward foreign currency contracts primarily to hedge against foreign currency exchange rate risks on its non-U.S. dollar denominated investment securities. When entering into a currency forward contract, the Trust agrees to receive or deliver a fixed quantity of foreign currency for an agreed-upon price on an agreed future date. These contracts are valued daily and the Trust's net equity therein, representing unrealized gain or loss on the contracts as measured by the difference between the forward foreign exchange rates at the dates of entry into the contracts and the forward rates at the reporting date, is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in the Statement of Operations. These instruments involve market and/or credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Risks arise from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from movement in currency and securities values and interest rates. Open forward foreign currency contracts are presented following the respective Portfolio of Investments.

F.  Distributions to Common Shareholders. The Trust declares and pays dividends monthly from net investment income. Distributions from capital gains, if any, are declared and paid annually. The Trust may make additional distributions to comply with the distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. The character and amounts of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for investment companies. The Trust records distributions to its shareholders on the ex-dividend date.

G.  Dividend Reinvestments. Pursuant to the Trust's Shareholder Investment Program (the "Program"), DST Systems, Inc. ("DST"), the Program administrator, purchases, from time to time, shares of beneficial interest of the Trust on the open market to satisfy dividend reinvestments. Such shares are purchased on the open market only when the closing sale or bid price plus commission is less than the NAV per share of the Trust's common shares on the valuation date. If the market price plus commissions is equal to or exceeds NAV, new shares are issued by the Trust at the greater of (i) NAV or (ii) the market price of the shares during the pricing period, minus a discount of 5%.

H.  Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.


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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

NOTE 2 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

I.  Share Offerings. The Trust issues shares under various shelf registration statements, whereby the net proceeds received by the Trust from share sales may not be less than the greater of (i) the NAV per share or (ii) 94% of the average daily market price over the relevant pricing period.

NOTE 3 — INVESTMENTS

For the nine months ended November 30, 2006, the cost of purchases and the proceeds from principal repayment and sales of investments, excluding short-term notes, totaled $945,275,551 and $1,010,597,886 respectively. At November 30, 2006, the Trust held senior loans valued at $1,976,089,846 representing 98.7% of its total investments. The market value of these assets is established as set forth in Note 2.

The senior loans acquired by the Trust typically take the form of a direct lending relationship with the borrower, and are typically acquired through an assignment of another lender's interest in a loan. The lead lender in a typical corporate loan syndicate administers the loan and monitors the collateral securing the loan.

Common and preferred shares, and stock purchase warrants held in the portfolio were acquired in conjunction with loans held by the Trust. Certain of these stocks and warrants are restricted and may not be publicly sold without registration under the 1933 Act, or without an exemption under the 1933 Act. In some cases, these restrictions expire after a designated period of time after issuance of the shares or warrants.


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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

NOTE 3 — INVESTMENTS (continued)

Dates of acquisition and cost of assigned basis of restricted securities are as follows:

    Date of
Acquisition
  Cost or
Assigned Basis
 
Allied Digital Technologies Corporation (Residual Interest in
Bankruptcy Estate)
  06/05/02   $ 107,510    
AM Cosmetics Corporation (Liquidation Interest)   03/07/03        
Block Vision Holdings Corporation (571 Common Shares)   09/17/02          
Boston Chicken, Inc. (Residual Interest in Boston Chicken Plan Trust)   12/26/00     9,893    
Cedar Chemical (Liquidation Interest)   12/31/02        
Covenant Care, Inc. (Warrants for 19,000 Common Shares,
Expires January 13, 2005)
  12/22/95        
Covenant Care, Inc. (Warrants for 26,901 Common Shares,
Expires March 31, 2013)
  01/18/02        
Decision One Corporation (1,402,038 Common Shares)   05/17/05     1,116,773    
Electro Mechanical Solutions (Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)   10/02/02     15    
Enterprise Profit Solutions (Liquidation Interest)   10/21/02        
EquityCo, LLC (Warrants for 28,752 Common Shares)   02/25/05        
Euro United Corporation (Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)   06/21/02     305,999    
Gemini Leasing, Inc. (143,079 common shares)   01/08/04        
Grand Union Company (Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)   07/01/02     2,576    
Humphreys, Inc. (Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)   05/15/02     50    
Imperial Home Décor Group, Inc. (Liquidation Interest)   01/22/04        
Insilco Technologies (Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)   05/02/03     1    
IT Group, Inc. (Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)   09/12/03     100    
Kevco, Inc. (Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)   06/05/02     50    
Lincoln Pulp and Eastern Fine (Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)   06/08/04        
Lincoln Paper & Tissue (Warrants for 291 Common Shares,
Expires August 24, 2015)
  08/25/05        
Neoplan USA Corporation (17,348 Common Shares)   08/29/03        
Neoplan USA Corporation (1,814,180 Series B Preferred Shares)   08/29/03        
Neoplan USA Corporation (1,084,000 Series C Preferred Shares)   08/29/03     428,603    
Neoplan USA Corporation (3,524,300 Series D Preferred Shares)   08/29/03     3,524,300    
New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Residual Interest in Litigation Proceeds)   07/02/03        
New World Restaurant Group, Inc. (4,706 Common Shares)   06/26/06     4,832    
Norwood Promotional Products, Inc. (104,148 Common Shares)   08/23/04     32,939    
Safelite Glass Corporation (856,340 Common Shares)   10/12/00     173,588    
Safelite Realty Corporation (57,804 Common Shares)   10/12/00        
Transtar Metals (Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)   01/09/03     40,230    
TSR Wireless, LLC (Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)   10/15/02        
U.S. Aggregates (Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)   04/07/03        
U.S. Office Products Company (Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)   02/11/04        
Total restricted securities excluding senior loans (market value
of $19,621,761 was 1.8% of net assets at November 30, 2006)
      $ 5,747,459    

 


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NOTE 4 — MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENTS

The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement ("Investment Advisory Agreement") with the Investment Adviser, an Arizona limited liability company, to provide advisory and management services. The Investment Advisory Agreement compensates the Investment Adviser with a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 0.80% of the Trust's Managed Assets. For purposes of the Investment Advisory Agreement, "Managed Assets" shall mean the Trust's average daily gross asset value, minus the sum of the Trust's accrued and unpaid dividends on any outstanding preferred shares and accrued liabilities (other than liabilities for the principal amount of any borrowings incurred, commercial paper or notes issued by the Trust and the liquidation preference of any outstanding preferred shares).

The Investment Adviser entered into a sub-advisory agreement with ING IM, a Connecticut corporation. Subject to such policies as the Board or the Investment Adviser may determine, ING IM manages the Trust's assets in accordance with the Trust's investment objectives, policies, and limitations.

The Trust has also entered into an administration agreement with ING Funds Services, LLC (the "Administrator") to provide administrative services and also to furnish facilities. The Administrator is compensated with a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% plus the proceeds of any outstanding borrowings of the Trust's Managed Assets.

The Investment Adviser, ING IM and the Administrator are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of ING Groep N.V. ("ING Groep"). ING Groep is one of the largest financial services organizations in the world, and offers an array of banking, insurance and asset management services to both individual and institutional investors.

NOTE 5 — TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES AND RELATED PARTIES

At November 30, 2006, the Trust had the following amounts recorded in payables to affiliates on the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

Accrued Investment
Management Fees
  Accrued
Administrative Fees
  Total  
$ 1,270,881     $ 397,150     $ 1,668,031    

 

The Trust has adopted a Retirement Policy covering all independent trustees of the Trust who will have served as an independent trustee for at least five years at the time of retirement. Benefits under this plan are based on an annual rate as defined in the plan agreement.

NOTE 6 — COMMITMENTS

The Trust has entered into both a $90 million 364-day revolving credit agreement which matures on August 22, 2007 and a $535 million 364-day revolving securitization facility which matures on June 14, 2007, collateralized by assets of the Trust. Borrowing rates under these agreements are based on a fixed spread over LIBOR, the federal funds rate, or a commercial paper-based rate. Prepaid arrangement fees for these facilities are amortized over the term of the agreements. The amount of borrowings outstanding at November 30, 2006, was $453 million. Weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings was 5.69%, excluding fees related to the unused portion of the facilities, and other fees. The amount of borrowings represented 22.1% of total assets at November 30, 2006. Average borrowings for the nine months ended November 30, 2006 were $477,690,909 and the average annualized interest rate was 5.66% excluding other fees related to the unused portion of the facilities, and other fees.


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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

NOTE 6 — COMMITMENTS (continued)

As of November 30, 2006, the Trust had unfunded loan commitments pursuant to the terms of the following loan agreements:

Baker & Taylor, Inc.   $ 2,250,000    
Baker Tanks, Inc.     510,000    
Builders Firstsource, Inc.     1,500,000    
Casema Bidco     583,333    
Casema Bidco     583,333    
Federal-Mogul Corporation     2,680,000    
Green Valley Ranch Gaming, LLC     250,000    
Hearthstone Housing Partners II, LLC     1,720,588    
Kerasotes Theatres, Inc.     975,000    
Lucite International US Finco Limited     1,038,168    
MEG Energy Corporation     2,800,000    
Neoplan USA Corporation     382,500    
Norwood Promotional Products
Holdings, Inc.
    525,000    
Norwood Promotional Products
Holdings, Inc.
  $ 979,412    
Oglebay Norton Company     400,000    
Persona Communication, Inc.     190,000    
PLY Gem Industries, Inc.     1,250,000    
Primedia, Inc.     1,133,250    
Syniverse Holding, LLC     1,500,000    
Trump Entertainment Resorts
Holdings, L.P.
    1,732,500    
United States Shipping, LLC     838,710    
Venetian Macau, Ltd.     1,600,000    
Wastequip, Inc.     210,785    
    $ 25,632,580    

 

NOTE 7 — RIGHTS AND OTHER OFFERINGS

As of November 30, 2006, outstanding share offerings pursuant to shelf registrations were as follows:

Registration
Date
  Shares
Registered
  Shares
Remaining
 
  9/15/98       25,000,000       12,374,909    
  3/04/99       5,000,000       3,241,645    

 

On November 2, 2000, the Trust issued 3,600 shares each of Series M, Series W and Series F Auction Rate Cumulative Preferred Shares, $0.01 Par Value, $25,000 liquidation preference, for a total issuance of $270 million. Also, on November 16, 2000, the Trust issued 3,600 shares of Series T and Series Th Auction Rate Cumulative Preferred Shares, $0.01 Par Value, $25,000, liquidation preference, for a total issuance of $180 million. The Trust used the net proceeds of the offering to partially pay down the then existing indebtedness and to purchase additional senior loans. Preferred Shares pay dividends based on a rate set at auctions, normally held every 7 days. In most instances dividends are also payable every 7 days, on the first business day following the end of the rate period. Preferred shares have no stated conversion, redemption or liquidation date, but may be redeemed at the election of the Trust. Such shares may only be redeemed by the Preferred Shareholders if the Trust fails to meet certain credit quality thresholds within its portfolio.

NOTE 8 — CUSTODIAL AGREEMENT

State Street Bank and Trust Company ("SSB") serves as the Trust's custodian and recordkeeper. Custody fees paid to SSB are reduced by earnings credits based on the cash balances held by SSB for the Trust. There were no earnings credits for the nine months ended November 30, 2006.

NOTE 9 — SUBORDINATED LOANS AND UNSECURED LOANS

The Trust may invest in subordinated loans and in unsecured loans. The primary risk arising from investing in subordinated loans or in unsecured loans is the potential loss in the event of default by the issuer of the loans. The Trust may acquire a subordinated loan only if, at the time of acquisition, it acquires or holds a senior loan from the same borrower. The Trust will acquire unsecured loans only where the Investment Adviser believes, at the time of acquisition, that the Trust would have the right to payment upon default that is not subordinate to any other creditor. Subject to the aggregate 20% limit on other investments, the Trust may invest up to 20% of its total assets in unsecured floating rate loans, notes and other debt instruments and 5% of its total assets in floating rate subordinated loans. As of November 30, 2006, the Trust held 0.86% of its total assets in subordinated loans and unsecured loans.


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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

NOTE 10 — FEDERAL INCOME TAXES

The amount of distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for investment companies. These book/tax differences may be either temporary or permanent. Permanent differences are reclassified within the capital accounts based on their federal tax-basis treatment; temporary differences are not reclassified. Key differences include the treatment of short-term capital gains, foreign currency transactions, and wash sale deferrals. Distributions in excess of net investment income and/or net realized capital gains for tax purposes are reported as distributions of paid-in capital.

Dividends paid by the Trust from net investment income and distributions of net realized short-term capital gains are, for federal income tax purposes, taxable as ordinary income to shareholders.

The tax composition of dividends and distributions to shareholders was as follows:

Nine Months Ended November 30, 2006   Year Ended February 28, 2006  
Ordinary Income   Ordinary Income  
$ 76,156,837     $ 82,267,626    

 

The tax-basis components of distributable earnings and the expiration dates of the capital loss carryforwards which may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes as of February 28, 2006 were:

Undistributed
Ordinary Income
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
Depreciation
  Post-October
Capital Losses
Deferred
  Capital
Loss
Carryforwards
  Expiration
Dates
 
$ 5,290,676     $ 39,881,614     $ (1,126,243 )   $ (10,485,033 )     2007    
              (38,118,850 )     2008    
              (847,193 )     2009    
              (47,376,376 )     2010    
              (97,064,717 )     2011    
              (57,686,392 )     2012    
              (22,421,058 )     2013    
              (560,828 )     2014    
            $ (274,560,447 )        

 

NOTE 11 — OTHER ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Interpretation 48 ("FIN 48"), "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes." This standard defines the threshold for recognizing the benefits of tax-return positions in the financial statements as "more-likely-than-not" to be sustained by the taxing authority and requires measurement of a tax position meeting the more-likely-than-not criterion, based on the largest benefit that is more than 50 percent likely to be realized. FIN 48 is effective as of the beginning of the first fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2006, with early application permitted if no interim financial statements have been issued. At adoption, companies must adjust their financial statements to reflect only those tax positions that are more likely-than-not to be sustained as of the adoption date. Management of the Trust has assessed the impact of adopting FIN 48 and determined there will be no material impact to the Trust.

On September 15, 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 157 ("SFAS No. 157"), Fair Value Measurements. The new accounting statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly


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NOTE 11 — OTHER ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (continued)

transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). SFAS No. 157 also stipulates that, as a market-based measurement, fair value measurement should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, and establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between (a) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs) and (b) the reporting entity's own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs). SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. As of December 31, 2006, the Trust are currently assessing the impact, if any, that will result from adopting SFAS No. 157.

NOTE 12 — INFORMATION REGARDING TRADING OF ING'S US MUTUAL FUNDS

In 2004, ING Investments reported to the Boards of Directors/Trustees (the "Boards") of the ING Funds that, like many U.S. financial services companies, ING Investments and certain of its U.S. affiliates had received informal and formal requests for information since September 2003 from various governmental and self-regulatory agencies in connection with investigations related to mutual funds and variable insurance products. ING Investments has advised the Boards that it and its affiliates have cooperated fully with each request.

In addition to responding to regulatory and governmental requests, ING Investments reported that management of U.S. affiliates of ING Groep, including ING Investments (collectively, "ING"), on their own initiative, have conducted, through independent special counsel and a national accounting firm, an extensive internal review of trading in ING insurance, retirement, and mutual fund products. The goal of this review was to identify any instances of inappropriate trading in those products by third parties or by ING investment professionals and other ING personnel. ING's internal review related to mutual fund trading is now substantially completed. ING has reported that, of the millions of customer relationships that ING maintains, the internal review identified several isolated arrangements allowing third parties to engage in frequent trading of mutual funds within ING's variable insurance and mutual fund products, and identified other circumstances where frequent trading occurred, despite measures taken by ING intended to combat market timing. ING further reported that each of these arrangements has been terminated and fully disclosed to regulators. The results of the internal review were also reported to the independent members of the Boards.

ING Investments has advised the Boards that most of the identified arrangements were initiated prior to ING's acquisition of the businesses in question in the U.S. ING Investments further reported that the companies in question did not receive special benefits in return for any of these arrangements, which have all been terminated.

Based on the internal review, ING Investments has advised the Boards that the identified arrangements do not represent a systemic problem in any of the companies that were involved.

In September 2005, ING Funds Distributor, LLC ("IFD"), the distributor of certain ING Funds, settled an administrative proceeding with the NASD regarding three arrangements, dating from 1995, 1996 and 1998, under which the administrator to the then-Pilgrim Funds, which subsequently became part of the ING Funds, entered into formal and informal arrangements that permitted frequent trading. Under the terms of the Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent ("AWC") with the NASD, under which IFD neither admitted nor denied the allegations or findings, IFD consented to the following sanctions: (i) a censure; (ii) a fine of $1.5 million; (iii) restitution of approximately $1.44 million to certain ING Funds for losses attributable to excessive trading described in the AWC; and (iv) agreement to make certification to NASD regarding the review and establishment of certain procedures.


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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

NOTE 12 — INFORMATION REGARDING TRADING OF ING'S US MUTUAL FUNDS (continued)

In addition to the arrangements discussed above, in 2004 ING Investments reported to the Boards that, at that time, these instances include the following, in addition to the arrangements subject to the AWC discussed above:

•  Aeltus Investment Management, Inc. (a predecessor entity to ING Investment Management Co.) identified two investment professionals who engaged in extensive frequent trading in certain ING Funds. One was subsequently terminated for cause and incurred substantial financial penalties in connection with this conduct and the second has been disciplined.

•  ReliaStar Life Insurance Company ("ReliaStar") entered into agreements seven years ago permitting the owner of policies issued by the insurer to engage in frequent trading and to submit orders until 4pm Central Time. In 2001 ReliaStar also entered into a selling agreement with a broker-dealer that engaged in frequent trading. Employees of ING affiliates were terminated and/or disciplined in connection with these matters.

•  In 1998, Golden American Life Insurance Company entered into arrangements permitting a broker-dealer to frequently trade up to certain specific limits in a fund available in an ING variable annuity product. No employee responsible for this arrangement remains at the company.

For additional information regarding these matters, you may consult the Form 8-K and Form 8-K/A for each of four life insurance companies, ING USA Annuity and Life Insurance Company, ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company, ING Insurance Company of America, and ReliaStar Life Insurance Company of New York, each filed with the SEC on October 29, 2004 and September 8, 2004. These Forms 8-K and Forms 8-K/A can be accessed through the SEC's Web site at http://www.sec.gov. Despite the extensive internal review conducted through independent special counsel and a national accounting firm, there can be no assurance that the instances of inappropriate trading reported to the Boards are the only instances of such trading respecting the ING Funds.

ING Investments reported to the Boards that ING is committed to conducting its business with the highest standards of ethical conduct with zero tolerance for noncompliance. Accordingly, ING Investments advised the Boards that ING management was disappointed that its voluntary internal review identified these situations. Viewed in the context of the breadth and magnitude of its U.S. business as a whole, ING management does not believe that ING's acquired companies had systemic ethical or compliance issues in these areas. Nonetheless, ING Investments reported that given ING's refusal to tolerate any lapses, it has taken the steps noted below, and will continue to seek opportunities to further strengthen the internal controls of its affiliates.

•  ING has agreed with the ING Funds to indemnify and hold harmless the ING Funds from all damages resulting from wrongful conduct by ING or its employees or from ING's internal investigation, any investigations conducted by any governmental or self-regulatory agencies, litigation or other formal proceedings, including any proceedings by the SEC. ING Investments reported to the Boards that ING management believes that the total amount of any indemnification obligations will not be material to ING or its U.S. business.

•  ING updated its Code of Conduct for employees reinforcing its employees' obligation to conduct personal trading activity consistent with the law, disclosed limits, and other requirements.

•  The ING Funds, upon a recommendation from ING, updated their respective Codes of Ethics applicable to investment professionals with ING entities and certain other fund personnel, requiring such personnel to pre-clear any purchases or sales of ING Funds that are not systematic in nature (i.e., dividend reinvestment), and imposing minimum holding periods for shares of ING Funds.


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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

NOTE 12 — INFORMATION REGARDING TRADING OF ING'S US MUTUAL FUNDS (continued)

•  ING instituted excessive trading policies for all customers in its variable insurance and retirement products and for shareholders of the ING Funds sold to the public through financial intermediaries. ING does not make exceptions to these policies.

•  ING reorganized and expanded its U.S. Compliance Department, and created an Enterprise Compliance team to enhance controls and consistency in regulatory compliance.

Other Regulatory Matters

The New York Attorney General (the "NYAG") and other federal and state regulators are also conducting broad inquiries and investigations involving the insurance industry. These initiatives currently focus on, among other things, compensation and other sales incentives; potential conflicts of interest; potential anti-competitive activity; reinsurance; marketing practices (including suitability); specific product types (including group annuities and indexed annuities); fund selection for investment products and brokerage sales; and disclosure. It is likely that the scope of these industry investigations will further broaden before they conclude. ING has received formal and informal requests in connection with such investigations, and is cooperating fully with each request. In connection with one such investigation, affiliates of ING Investments were named in a petition for relief and cease and desist order filed by the New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation (the "NH Bureau") concerning their administration of the New Hampshire state employees deferred compensation plan.

On October 10, 2006, an affiliate of ING Investments entered into an assurance of discontinuance with the NYAG (the "NYAG Agreement") regarding the endorsement of its products by the New York State United Teachers Union Member Benefits Trust ("NYSUT") and the sale of their products to NYSUT members. Under the terms of the NYAG Agreement, the affiliate of ING Investments, without admitting or denying the NYAG's findings, will distribute $30 million to NYSUT members, and/or former NYSUT members, who participated in the NYSUT-endorsed products at any point between January 1, 2001 and June 30, 2006. The affiliate also agreed with the NYAG's office to develop a one-page disclosure that will further improve transparency and disclosure regarding retirement product fees (the "One-Page Disclosure"). Pursuant to the terms of the NYAG Agreement, the affiliate has agreed for a five year period to provide its retirement product customers with the One-Page Disclosure.

In addition, on the same date, these affiliates of ING Investments entered into a consent agreement with the NH Bureau (the "NH Agreement") to resolve this petition for relief and cease and desist order. Under the terms of the NH Agreement, these affiliates of ING Investments, without admitting or denying the NH Bureau's claims, have agreed to pay $3 million to resolve the matter, and for a five year period to provide their retirement product customers with the One-Page Disclosure described above.

Other federal and state regulators could initiate similar actions in this or other areas of ING's businesses.

These regulatory initiatives may result in new legislation and regulation that could significantly affect the financial services industry, including businesses in which ING is engaged.

In light of these and other developments, ING continuously reviews whether modifications to its business practices are appropriate.

At this time, in light of the current regulatory factors, ING U.S. is actively engaged in reviewing whether any modifications in our practices are appropriate for the future.


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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

NOTE 12 — INFORMATION REGARDING TRADING OF ING'S US MUTUAL FUNDS (continued)

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares, or other adverse consequences to ING Funds.

NOTE 13 — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent to November 30, 2006, the Trust paid to Common Shareholders the following dividends from net investment income:

Per Share Amount   Declaration Date   Record Date   Payable Date  
$ 0.0470       11/30/06       12/11/06       12/22/06    
$ 0.0475       12/20/06       12/29/06       1/12/07    

 

Subsequent to November 30, 2006, the Trust paid to Preferred Shareholders the following dividends from net investment income:

Preferred
Shares
  Total Per Share
Amount
  Auction
Dates
  Record
Dates
  Payable
Dates
 
Series M   $ 150.36     12/04/06-01/08/07   12/11/06-01/12/07   12/12/06-01/16/07  
Series T   $ 149.86     12/05/06-01/09/07   12/12/06-01/16/07   12/13/06-01/17/07  
Series W   $ 150.94     12/06/06-01/10/07   12/13/06-01/17/07   12/14/06-01/18/07  
Series Th   $ 149.97     12/07/06-01/11/07   12/14/06-01/18/07   12/15/06-01/19/07  
Series F   $ 149.63     12/08/06-01/12/07   12/15/06-01/19/07   12/18/06-01/22/07  

 


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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited)

Senior Loans*: 180.4%           Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Aerospace & Defense: 3.0%      
          Avio Group   NR   NR        
EUR 708,333       Term Loan, maturing October 31, 2014       $ 950,898    
EUR 708,333       Term Loan, maturing October 31, 2014         955,591    
        (2 )   Delta   Ba3   B+        
$ 2,000,000       Debtor In Possession Term Loan, 10.118%,        
   
        maturing March 16, 2008         2,037,188    
          Dyncorp International, LLC   Ba2   BB-        
  3,941,646
    Term Loan, 7.688%—7.813%,
maturing February 11, 2011
 
 
   
3,965,461
   
          Forgings International, Ltd.   NR   NR        
GBP 250,000       Term Loan, 2.500%, maturing August 11, 2014         497,974    
$ 1,427,925       Term Loan, 2.500%, maturing August 11, 2014         1,446,845    
GBP 250,000       Term Loan, 2.500%, maturing August 11, 2015         500,186    
$ 1,427,925       Term Loan, 2.500%, maturing August 11, 2015         1,453,271    
          Hexcel Corporation   Ba2   BB-        
  1,227,104       Term Loan, 7.125%, maturing March 01, 2012         1,230,172    
          IAP Worldwide Services, Inc.   B2   B        
  992,500
 
  Term Loan, 9.688%,
maturing December 30, 2012
 
 
   
985,056
   
          K&F Industries, Inc.   Ba3   B+        
  4,322,917    
  Term Loan, 7.320%,
maturing November 18, 2012
 
 
   
4,342,504
   
       
  Onex Wind Finance, L.P.
(Mid-Western Aircraft Systems, Inc.)
 
Ba3
 
BB-
   
   
  985,417    
  Term Loan, 7.110%
maturing December 31, 2011
 
 
   
988,034
   
          Transdigm Holding Corporation   Ba3   B+        
  3,500,000       Term Loan, 7.360%, maturing June 23, 2013         3,523,625    
          United Airlines, Inc.   B1   B+        
  2,052,188       Term Loan, 9.120%, maturing February 01, 2012         2,073,992    
  435,313       Term Loan, 9.125%, maturing February 01, 2012         439,938    
          US Airways   B2   B        
  3,000,000       Term Loan, 8.867%, maturing March 31, 2011         3,023,037    
          Wesco Aircraft Hardware Corporation   B1   B+        
  1,500,000
 
  Term Loan, 7.570%,
maturing September 29, 2013
 
 
   
1,509,845
   
          Wesco Aircraft Hardware Corporation   Caa1   B-        
  833,333       Term Loan, 11.125%, maturing March 31, 2014         851,736    
          Wyle Holdings, Inc.   NR   B+        
  1,897,200
    Term Loan, 8.110%—8.120%,
maturing January 28, 2011
 
 
   
1,907,280
   
      32,682,633    
Automobile: 4.2%      
          Accuride Corporation   Ba3   B+        
  1,949,091       Term Loan, 7.438%, maturing January 31, 2012         1,953,356    
          American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.   Ba3   BB        
  500,000       Term Loan, 9.500%, maturing April 02, 2010         507,500    
  125,000       Term Loan, 9.813%, maturing April 12, 2010         126,875    

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Automobile: (continued)      
          Arvin Meritor   Baa3   BB+        
$ 624,081       Term Loan, 7.125%, maturing June 23, 2012       $ 624,991    
          Avis Budget Car Rental   Ba3   BB-        
  2,871,429       Term loan, 6.630%, maturing April 19, 2012         2,860,988    
        (2 )   Federal-Mogul Corporation   NR   BBB+        
  1,500,000
 
  Debtor In Possession Term Loan, 7.375%,
maturing December 09, 2006
 
 
   
1,504,313
   
  2,320,000
 
  Debtor in Possession Revolver, 7.625%,
maturing December 09, 2006
 
 
   
2,320,000
   
          Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company   Ba1   BB        
  5,500,000       Term Loan, 7.472%, maturing April 30, 2010         5,516,203    
          Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company   Ba3   B+        
  9,400,000       Term Loan, 8.140%, maturing April 30, 2010         9,504,913    
          Hertz   Ba1   BB        
  1,027,778
 
  Term Loan, 5.390%,
maturing December 21, 2012
 
 
   
1,035,872
   
  6,922,001
 
  Term Loan, 7.570%—7.620%,
maturing December 21, 2012
 
 
   
6,976,512
   
          Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc.   Ba3   B+        
  1,117,893
 
  Term Loan, 7.874%—7.890%,
maturing October 30, 2009
 
 
   
1,120,688
   
  1,488,750       Term Loan, 7.864%, maturing October 30, 2010         1,491,541    
        (2 )   Tower (R.J.) Corporation   Ba3   BBB        
  3,000,000
 
  Debtor In Possession Term Loan, 7.770%,
maturing February 02, 2007
 
 
   
2,911,251
   
          TRW Automotive, Inc.   Ba1   BB+        
  2,404,041       Term Loan, 7.188%, maturing June 30, 2012         2,401,598    
          Vanguard Car Rental USA Holdings, Inc.   Ba3   B+        
  5,142,500
 
  Term Loan, 8.313%—8.367%,
maturing June 14, 2013
 
 
   
5,180,534
   
      46,037,135    
Beverage, Food & Tobacco: 3.1%      
          Bolthouse Farms, Inc.   B1   B+        
  2,481,250
 
  Term Loan, 7.625%,
maturing December 16, 2012
 
 
   
2,483,964
   
          Bumble Bee Foods, LLC   Ba3   B+        
  1,200,000
 
  Term Loan, 7.121%—7.125%,
maturing May 02, 2012
 
 
   
1,200,000
   
          Commonwealth Brands, Inc.   B1   B+        
  8,405,250
 
  Term Loan, 7.688%,
maturing December 22, 2012
 
 
   
8,471,441
   
          Constellation Brands   Ba2   BB        
  416,667
 
  Term Loan, 6.875%—6.938%,
maturing June 05, 2013
 
 
   
418,692
   
          Gate Gourmet Borrower, LLC   B2   B        
  169,681       Term Loan, 8.117%, maturing March 09, 2012         167,135    
  554,658       Term Loan, 8.117%, maturing March 09, 2012         561,591    
          Golden State Foods   B1   B+        
  3,900,000       Term Loan, 7.126%, maturing February 28, 2011         3,901,221    

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Beverage, Food & Tobacco: (continued)      
          Michael Foods   Ba3   B+        
$ 3,632,751       Term Loan, 7.387%—7.553%,        
   
        maturing November 21, 2010       $ 3,642,589    
          Nutro Products, Inc.   Ba3   B        
  2,167,554       Term Loan, 7.367%, maturing April 26, 2013         2,172,296    
          Pierre Foods   Ba2   B+        
  3,566,667       Term Loan, 7.500%, maturing June 30, 2010         3,577,812    
          Reynolds American   Baa2   BBB-        
  4,987,500
 
  Term Loan, 7.104%—7.188%,
maturing May 31, 2012
 
 
   
5,027,245
   
          Sturm Foods, Inc.   B1   B        
  1,995,000       Term Loan, 7.625%, maturing May 26, 2011         1,993,753    
      33,617,739    
Buildings & Real Estate: 5.4%      
          Armstrong World Industries, Inc.   Ba2   BB        
  1,750,000       Term Loan, 7.070%, maturing October 17, 2013         1,753,829    
          Atrium Companies, Inc.   B1   B        
  756,371
 
  Term Loan, 8.125%—8.130%,
maturing May 31, 2012
 
 
   
746,917
   
          Capital Automotive, L.P.   Ba1   BB+        
  11,163,155
 
  Term Loan, 7.070%,
maturing December 16, 2010
 
 
   
11,200,652
   
          Champion Home Builders Company   B1   B+        
  875,000       Term Loan, 5.399%, maturing October 31, 2012         866,250    
  990,000       Term Loan, 7.820%, maturing October 31, 2012         982,575    
          Contech Construction Products, Inc.   Ba3   B+        
  1,737,847
 
  Term Loan, 7.320%—7.380%,
maturing January 31, 2013
 
 
   
1,741,650
   
          Custom Building Products, Inc.   B1   B+        
  4,952,091       Term Loan, 7.617%, maturing October 29, 2011         4,956,216    
          Headwaters, Inc.   Ba3   BB-        
  3,619,713       Term Loan, 7.380%, maturing April 30, 2011         3,610,664    
          Hearthstone Housing Partners II, LLC   NR   NR        
  4,779,412       Revolver, 7.320%, maturing December 01, 2007         4,767,463    
          John Maneely Company   B2   B        
  923,158       Term Loan, 8.374%, maturing March 24, 2013         937,198    
          Lion Gables Realty Limited Partnership   Ba2   BB+        
  864,477       Term Loan, 7.070%, maturing March 30, 2007         865,918    
          LNR Property Corporation   B2   B+        
  1,200,000       Term Loan, 8.120%, maturing July 12, 2011         1,205,375    
          NCI Building Systems, Inc.   Ba1   BB        
  1,525,739
 
  Term Loan, 6.820%—6.870%,
maturing June 18, 2010
 
 
   
1,526,693
   
          Newkirk Master Limited Partnership   Ba2   BB+        
  1,229,034       Term Loan, 7.070%, maturing August 11, 2008         1,230,955    
  959,763       Term Loan, 7.070%, maturing August 11, 2008         961,263    
          Nortek, Inc.   Ba2   B        
  7,016,325       Term Loan, 7.320%, maturing August 27, 2011         7,004,263    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Buildings & Real Estate: (continued)      
              PGT Industries, Inc.   B2   B+        
$ 2,123,256           Term Loan, 8.380%,        
   
            maturing February 14, 2012       $ 2,128,564    
              Shea Capital I, LLC   Ba2   BB-        
  1,000,000           Term Loan, 7.350%, maturing October 27, 2011         985,000    
              Stile US Acquisition Corporation   Ba3   BB-        
  2,904,438
   
    Term Loan, 7.367%—7.380%,
maturing April 05, 2013
 
 
   
2,849,526
   
  2,909,386
   
    Term Loan, 7.367%—7.380%,
maturing April 05, 2013
 
 
   
2,854,381
   
              Trustreet Properties, Inc.   Ba3   BB        
  4,000,000           Term Loan, 8.070%, maturing April 08, 2010         4,010,000    
              Yellowstone Development, LLC   B1   BB-        
  2,356,000
   
    Term Loan, 7.695%,
maturing September 30, 2010
 
 
   
2,312,315
   
      59,497,667    
Cargo Transport: 1.9%      
              Baker Tanks, Inc.   B2   B        
  1,980,000
   
    Term Loan, 7.820%,
maturing November 22, 2012
 
 
   
1,992,995
   
              Gainey Corporation   B2   BB-        
  798,000
   
    Term Loan, 8.140%—8.160%,
maturing April 20, 2012
 
 
   
799,496
   
              Helm Holding Corporation   B2   B+        
  981,489
   
    Term Loan, 7.820%—7.875%,
maturing July 08, 2011
 
 
   
984,557
   
              Horizon Lines, LLC   Ba2   B        
  2,443,750           Term Loan, 7.620%, maturing July 07, 2011         2,453,679    
              Kenan Advantage Group, Inc.   B3   B+        
  992,502
   
    Term Loan, 8.367%,
maturing December 16, 2011
 
 
   
999,945
   
        (2 )   Neoplan USA Corporation   NR   NR        
  1,867,500       (3 )   Revolver, maturing June 30, 2006         1,867,500    
  5,306,058       (3 )   Term Loan, maturing June 30, 2006         4,457,089    
            Pacer International, Inc.   Ba3   BB        
  694,118           Term Loan, 6.938%, maturing June 10, 2010         692,383    
            Railamerica Transportation Corporation   Ba2   BB        
  361,477
   
 
    Term Loan, 7.375%,
maturing September 29, 2011
 
 
   
362,607
   
  3,057,753
   
    Term Loan, 7.375%,
maturing September 29, 2011
 
 
   
3,067,309
   
              Transport Industries, L.P.   B1   B+        
  1,206,285
   
    Term Loan, 7.875%,
maturing September 30, 2011
 
 
   
1,211,562
   
              US Shipping Partners, L.P.   B1   B+        
  1,995,000           Term Loan, 8.867%, maturing March 31, 2012         2,007,469    
      20,896,591    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Cellular: 2.6%      
          Centennial Communications Corporation   Ba2   B        
$ 10,085,631       Term Loan, 7.617%—7.620%,        
   
        maturing February 09, 2011       $ 10,171,782    
          Cricket Communications, Inc.   B1   B        
  5,985,000       Term Loan, 8.117%, maturing June 16, 2013         6,041,109    
          IWO Holdings   Baa2   BBB+        
  3,175,000       Floating Rate Note, maturing January 15, 2012         3,238,500    
          Ntelos, Inc.   B2   B        
  4,421,355       Term Loan, 7.570%, maturing August 24, 2011         4,437,935    
          Rogers Wireless   Ba2   BB+        
  2,500,000
 
  Floating Rate Note, 8.515%,
maturing December 15, 2010
 
 
   
2,550,000
   
          Telepak, Inc./Cellular South   Ba3   B+        
  1,955,000
 
  Term Loan, 7.126%—8.750%,
maturing May 04, 2011
 
 
   
1,956,834
   
      28,396,160    
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber: 11.1%      
          Basell   Ba3   B+        
  833,333
 
  Term Loan, 7.600%,
maturing September 07, 2013
 
 
   
843,490
   
  166,667
 
  Term Loan, 7.600%,
maturing September 07, 2013
 
 
   
168,698
   
  833,333
 
  Term Loan, 7.600%,
maturing September 07, 2014
 
 
   
843,750
   
  166,667
 
  Term Loan, 7.600%,
maturing September 07, 2014
 
 
   
168,750
   
          Brenntag Holding GmbH & Company KG   B2   B        
  1,178,182       Term Loan, 8.080%, maturing January 17, 2014         1,190,516    
  3,621,818       Term Loan, 8.080%, maturing January 17, 2014         3,659,735    
          Celanese   Ba3   BB-        
  5,317,018       Term Loan, 7.117%, maturing April 06, 2011         5,333,161    
  5,625,000       Term Loan, 5.320%, maturing April 06, 2009         5,664,842    
          Columbian Chemicals Company   Ba3   BB-        
  600,000       Term Loan, 7.117%, maturing March 16, 2013         600,000    
          Covalence Specialty Materials Corporation   Ba3   B+        
  1,952,250       Term Loan, 7.375%, maturing May 18, 2013         1,958,962    
          Covalence Specialty Materials Corporation   B2   B-        
  500,000       Term Loan, 8.625%, maturing August 16, 2013         506,979    
          Flint Group   NR   NR        
  936,821
 
  Term Loan, 7.840%,
maturing December 31, 2014
 
 
   
941,973
   
  353,279
 
  Term Loan, 7.840%,
maturing December 31, 2014
 
 
   
355,222
   
  1,290,100
 
  Term Loan, 8.340%,
maturing December 31, 2015
 
 
   
1,303,646
   
          Georgia Gulf Company   Ba2   BB        
  1,875,000       Term Loan, 7.320%, maturing October 03, 2013         1,885,883    
          Hawkeye Renewables, LLC   B3   NR        
  3,740,625
 
  Term Loan, 9.320%—9.543%,
maturing June 30, 2012
 
 
   
3,628,406
   

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber: (continued)      
          Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc.   Ba3   B        
$ 5,408,598       Term Loan, 7.875%, maturing May 05, 2013       $ 5,400,388    
  1,174,902       Term Loan, 7.870%, maturing May 05, 2013         1,173,118    
  1,188,000       Term Loan, 7.230%, maturing May 05, 2013         1,186,197    
  2,500,000
 
  Term Loan, 7.625%—7.688%,
maturing May 05, 2013
 
 
   
2,496,205
   
          Huntsman International, LLC   Ba3   BB-        
  20,844,399       Term Loan, 7.070%, maturing August 16, 2012         20,847,296    
        Ineos US Finance, LLC   Ba3   B+        
  2,800,000
 
  Term Loan, 7.611%—7.615%,
maturing December 16, 2012
 
 
   
2,815,400
   
  3,000,000
 
  Term Loan, 7.611%—7.615%,
maturing December 16, 2013
 
 
   
3,029,793
   
  3,000,000
 
  Term Loan, 7.611%—7.615%,
maturing December 23, 2014
 
 
   
3,029,793
   
          Innophos, Inc.   Ba2   B        
  1,019,318       Term Loan, 7.570%, maturing August 13, 2010         1,023,141    
          ISP Chemco, Inc.   Ba3   BB-        
  3,482,500
 
  Term Loan, 7.375%—7.625%,
maturing February 16, 2013
 
 
   
3,490,120
   
          JohnsonDiversey, Inc.   Ba2   B+        
  508,666
 
  Term Loan, 7.870%,
maturing December 16, 2010
 
 
   
512,005
   
  2,672,031
 
  Term Loan, 7.870%,
maturing December 16, 2011
 
 
   
2,696,665
   
          Kraton Polymers, LLC   Ba3   B+        
  1,791,000       Term Loan, 7.375%, maturing May 12, 2013         1,796,597    
          Lucite International US Finco, Ltd.   B1   B+        
  710,052       Term Loan, 8.070%, maturing July 07, 2013         717,449    
          Lyondell Chemical Company   Ba2   BB        
  3,491,250       Term Loan, 7.121%, maturing August 16, 2013         3,508,161    
          Nalco Company   Ba2   BB-        
  13,263,717
 
  Term Loan, 7.070%—7.300%,
maturing November 04, 2010
 
 
   
13,316,852
   
        Northeast Biofuels, LLC   B1   B+        
  1,268,293       Term Loan, 8.682%, maturing June 30, 2013         1,273,049    
          Polypore, Inc.   Ba3   B        
  6,971,824
 
  Term Loan, 8.320%,
maturing November 12, 2011
 
 
   
7,024,113
   
          PQ Corporation   Ba2   B+        
  2,462,500
 
  Term Loan, 7.375%,
maturing February 10, 2012
 
 
   
2,472,761
   
          Ripplewood Phosphorus, LLC   Ba3   B        
  1,996,678       Term Loan, 8.620%, maturing July 20, 2011         1,994,182    
          Rockwood Specialties Group, Inc.   Ba2   B+        
  9,875,625
 
  Term Loan, 7.376%,
maturing December 13, 2013
 
 
   
9,929,941
   
          Vertellus Specialties, Inc.   B3   B+        
  2,369,063
 
  Term Loan, 8.610%—8.620%,
maturing March 31, 2013
 
 
   
2,383,869
   
      121,171,108    

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Containers, Packaging & Glass: 4.8%      
          Bluegrass Container Company   Ba3   BB-        
$ 1,200,778       Term Loan, 7.570%—7.617%,        
   
        maturing June 30, 2013       $ 1,212,636    
          Boise Cascade, LLC   Ba2   BB        
  4,094,702
 
  Term Loan, 7.094%—7.125%,
maturing October 29, 2011
 
 
   
4,115,688
   
          Graham Packaging Company   B1   B        
  14,280,860
 
  Term Loan, 7.625%—7.875%,
maturing October 07, 2011
 
 
   
14,352,264
   
          Graphic Packaging International, Inc.   Ba2   B+        
  9,653,154
 
  Term Loan, 7.820%—8.140%,
maturing August 08, 2010
 
 
   
9,776,406
   
          Owens-Illinois   Ba2   BB-        
  2,843,750       Term Loan, 6.820%, maturing April 01, 2008         2,848,727    
EUR 2,250,000       Term Loan, 4.896%, maturing May 23, 2013         2,964,612    
          Pro Mach, Inc.   B1   B        
$ 2,487,500       Term Loan, 7.620%,        
   
        maturing December 01, 2011         2,506,156    
          Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation   Ba1   B+        
  6,068,819
 
  Term Loan, 7.625%—7.688%,
maturing November 01, 2011
 
 
   
6,116,405
   
  3,164,817
 
  Term Loan, 7.625%—7.688%,
maturing November 01, 2011
 
 
   
3,189,633
   
          Solo Cup Company   B2   CCC+        
  2,025,834
 
  Term Loan, 8.610%—8.624%,
maturing February 27, 2011
 
 
   
2,034,697
   
          Xerium Technologies, Inc.   B1   B+        
  3,305,272       Term Loan, 7.617%, maturing May 18, 2012         3,301,140    
      52,418,364    
Data and Internet Services: 6.2%      
          Activant Solutions, Inc.   B1   B        
  956,538       Term Loan, 7.375%, maturing May 01, 2013         950,262    
          Acxiom Corporation   Ba2   BB        
  2,000,000
 
  Term Loan, 7.070%—7.140%,
maturing September 15, 2012
 
 
   
2,008,750
   
          Carlson Wagonlit Holdings, B.V.   Ba3   B+        
  2,750,000       Term Loan, 7.876%, maturing August 03, 2012         2,758,165    
          Dealer Computer Services, Inc.   Ba2   BB-        
  11,000,000       Term Loan, 7.820%, maturing October 26, 2012         11,063,019    
          Dealer Computer Services, Inc.   B3   B        
  2,375,000
 
  Term Loan, 10.820%,
maturing October 26, 2013
 
 
    2,404,688    
          iPayment, Inc.   B1   B        
  2,985,000
 
  Term Loan, 7.320%—7.370%,
maturing May 10, 2013
 
 
   
2,983,134
   
          JDA Software Group, Inc.   B1   B+        
  1,200,000
 
  Term Loan, 7.618%—7.839%,
maturing July 05, 2013
 
 
   
1,206,000
   
          Open Text Corporation   Ba3   BB-        
  1,750,000
 
  Term Loan, 7.900%,
maturing September 22, 2013
 
 
   
1,758,750
   

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Data and Internet Services: (continued)      
          Sungard Data Systems, Inc.   Ba3   B+        
$ 28,607,651       Term Loan, 7.875%,        
   
        maturing February 11, 2013       $ 28,853,505    
          TDS Investor Corporation   Ba3   B+        
  289,971       Term Loan, 8.347%, maturing August 23, 2013         290,930    
  2,960,029       Term Loan, 8.367%, maturing August 23, 2013         2,969,808    
          Transaction Network Services, Inc.   Ba3   BB-        
  3,088,853       Term Loan, 7.391%, maturing May 04, 2012         3,088,853    
          Transfirst Holdings, Inc.   B1   B+        
  872,813       Term Loan, 7.870%, maturing August 15, 2012         877,177    
          Verifone, Inc.   B1   BB-        
  2,250,000       Term Loan, 7.120%, maturing October 30, 2013         2,257,736    
          Worldspan, L.P.   Ba3   B        
  4,589,759
 
  Term Loan, 8.125%—8.188%,
maturing February 11, 2010
 
 
   
4,589,759
   
      68,060,536    
Diversified / Conglomerate Manufacturing: 4.8%      
          Aearo Technologies, Inc.   B1   B        
  1,592,000       Term Loan, 7.867%, maturing March 24, 2013         1,606,261    
          Aearo Technologies, Inc.   Caa1   CCC+        
  1,200,000
 
  Term Loan, 11.867%,
maturing September 24, 2013
 
 
   
1,218,000
   
          Axia, Inc.   B2   B        
  1,488,750
 
  Term Loan, 8.620%,
maturing December 21, 2012
 
 
   
1,477,584
   
          Brand Services, Inc.   Ba3   B        
  3,102,021
 
  Term Loan, 7.600%—7.617%,
maturing January 15, 2012
 
 
   
3,107,837
   
          Chart Industries, Inc.   Ba2   B+        
  2,000,001
 
 
  Term Loan, 7.375%—7.438%,
maturing October 17, 2012
 
 
   
2,006,877
   
          Cinram International, Inc.   B1   BB-        
  3,990,000       Term Loan, 7.118%, maturing May 05, 2011         3,938,629    
          Dayco Products, LLC   Ba3   BB-        
  498,750
 
  Term Loan, 7.830%—8.100%,
maturing June 21, 2011
 
 
   
497,295
   
          Dresser, Inc.   B1   B        
  1,949,045       Term Loan, 8.125%, maturing October 31, 2013         1,963,662    
          Dresser-Rand Group, Inc.   Ba1   BB-        
  421,419
    Term Loan, 7.360%—7.618%,
maturing October 29, 2007
 
 
   
424,053
   
          Flowserve Corporation   Ba2   BB-        
  3,745,100
    Term Loan, 6.875%—6.938%,
maturing August 10, 2012
 
 
   
3,745,100
   
          Generac Power Systems, Inc.   B1   B        
  4,500,000
    Term Loan, 7.820%,
maturing November 06, 2013
 
 
   
4,519,688
   
          Generac Power Systems, Inc.   Caa1   CCC+        
  1,000,000       Term Loan, 11.320%, maturing May 06, 2014         1,006,875    

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Diversified / Conglomerate Manufacturing: (continued)      
          Gentek Holding Corporation   B1   B+        
$ 2,336,282       Term Loan, 7.320%—7.440%,        
   
        maturing February 28, 2011       $ 2,348,694    
          Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.   Ba2   B+        
  1,764,286
    Term Loan, 7.188%,
maturing December 23, 2011
 
 
   
1,765,021
   
          Mueller Group, Inc.   Ba3   BB-        
  7,559,440
    Term Loan, 7.367%—7.618%,
maturing October 03, 2012
 
 
   
7,605,114
   
          Norcross Safety Products, LLC   Ba1   BB-        
  987,337
    Term Loan, 7.513%—9.250%,
maturing June 30, 2012
 
 
   
990,115
   
          Prysmian, S.R.L.   NR   NR        
EUR 1,200,000       Term Loan, 5.785%, maturing August 13, 2014         1,598,665    
EUR 300,000       Term Loan, 6.285%, maturing August 31, 2015         401,455    
          Rexnord Corporation/RBS Global, Inc.   Ba2   B+        
$ 2,375,000       Term Loan, 7.875%—7.938%,        
   
          maturing July 19, 2013         2,385,395    
          Sensata Technologies   B1   BB-        
  4,189,500
    Term Loan, 7.100%—7.130%,
maturing April 27, 2013
 
 
   
4,164,480
   
          Sensus Metering Systems, Inc.   Ba3   B+        
  1,582,609
    Term Loan, 7.371%—7.583%,
maturing December 17, 2010
 
 
   
1,582,609
   
  210,217
    Term Loan, 7.371%—7.583%,
maturing December 17, 2010
 
 
   
210,217
   
          Springs Window Fashions   Ba3   B+        
  992,500
    Term Loan, 8.125%,
maturing December 30, 2012
 
 
   
999,323
   
          Textron Fastening Systems   B1   B+        
  500,000
    Term Loan, 8.890%—8.921%,
maturing August 11, 2013
 
 
   
503,750
   
          Walter Industries, Inc.   Ba2   B+        
  1,108,160
    Term Loan, 7.117%—7.120%,
maturing October 03, 2012
 
 
   
1,111,346
   
          Waterpik   B1   BB-        
  1,353,470       Term Loan, 7.620%, maturing June 30, 2013         1,354,316    
      52,532,361    
Diversified / Conglomerate Service: 6.5%      
          Affinion Group   Ba3   B+        
  3,511,628
    Term Loan, 8.070%—8.123%,
maturing October 17, 2012
 
 
   
3,535,223
   
          Alixpartners, LLP   B1   BB-        
  2,675,000
    Term Loan, 7.880%,
maturing October 12, 2013
 
 
   
2,692,834
   
          CCC Information Services Group, Inc.   B1   B        
  1,000,000
    Term Loan, 7.870%,
maturing February 10, 2013
 
 
   
1,005,208
   
          Fidelity National Information Solutions, Inc.   Ba1   BB+        
  25,501,031       Term Loan, 7.070%, maturing March 09, 2013         25,536,452    

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Diversified / Conglomerate Service: (continued)      
          Iron Mountain, Inc.   Ba2   BB-        
$ 5,460,000       Term Loan, 7.094%, maturing April 02, 2011       $ 5,475,927    
  2,234,680       Term Loan, 7.125%, maturing April 02, 2011         2,240,267    
          Mitchell International, Inc.   B1   B+        
  642,317       Term Loan, 7.370%, maturing August 15, 2011         644,726    
          US Investigations Services, Inc.   B1   B+        
  4,439,693
    Term Loan, 7.890%,
maturing October 14, 2012
 
 
   
4,461,891
   
          Valleycrest Companies, LLC   B1   B+        
  1,250,000
    Term Loan, 7.820%,
maturing October 04, 2013
 
 
   
1,262,891
   
          Vertafore, Inc.   B1   B+        
  1,064,077
    Term Loan, 7.820%—7.870%,
maturing January 31, 2012
 
 
   
1,069,397
   
          West Corporation   Ba3   B+        
  23,750,000
    Term Loan, 8.070%,
maturing October 25, 2013
 
 
   
23,730,905
   
      71,655,721    
Diversified Natural Resources, Precious Metals & Minerals: 3.2%      
          Georgia Pacific Corporation   Ba2   BB-        
  32,157,000
    Term Loan, 7.367%—7.390%,
maturing December 20, 2012
 
 
   
32,263,086
   
          Georgia Pacific Corporation   Ba3   B+        
  3,250,000
    Term Loan, 8.390%,
maturing December 20, 2013
 
 
   
3,263,647
   
      35,526,733    
Ecological: 1.5%      
          Allied Waste North America, Inc.   Ba3   BB        
  7,118,482
    Term Loan, 7.120%—7.210%,
maturing January 15, 2012
 
 
   
7,117,799
   
  3,158,897       Term Loan, 7.270%, maturing January 15, 2012         3,159,389    
          Envirosolutions Real Property Holdings, Inc.   B1   B-        
  2,750,000
    Term Loan, 8.902%—8.920%,
maturing July 07, 2012
 
 
   
2,770,625
   
          IESI Corporation   Ba3   BB        
  1,800,000
    Term Loan, 7.121%—7.127%,
maturing January 14, 2012
 
 
   
1,802,813
   
          Wastequip, Inc.   B1   B        
  1,525,922
    Term Loan, 7.599%,
maturing July 15, 2011
 
 
   
1,529,737
   
      16,380,363    
Electronics: 4.2%      
          Advance Micro Devices   Ba3   BB-        
  17,996,494
    Term Loan, 7.620%,
maturing October 22, 2013
 
 
   
18,086,476
   
          Decision One   NR   NR        
  1,561,030       Term Loan, 12.000%, maturing April 15, 2010         1,561,030    
          Eastman Kodak   Ba3   B+        
  4,802,189
    Term Loan, 7.570%—7.640%,
maturing October 18, 2012
 
 
   
4,816,735
   

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Electronics: (continued)      
$ 2,107,072       Term Loan, 7.570%,        
   
        maturing October 18, 2012       $ 2,112,668    
          Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.   Baa3   BB        
  6,000,000       Term Loan, maturing November 28, 2013         6,000,000    
          NXP (Philips Semiconductor)   Ba2   BB+        
  1,750,000
    Floating Rate Note, 10.868%,
maturing October 15, 2013
 
 
   
1,776,250
   
EUR 1,500,000       Floating Rate Note, 6.214%,        
   
        maturing October 15, 2013         2,019,569    
          On Semiconductor   Ba3   B+        
$ 4,814,198       Term Loan, 7.617%,        
   
        maturing December 15, 2011         4,829,242    
          Sanminia-SCI   Ba2   BB-        
  1,750,000
    Term Loan, 7.938%,
maturing January 31, 2008
 
 
   
1,755,906
   
          Serena Software, Inc.   B1   B        
  2,438,906       Term Loan, 7.618%, maturing March 11, 2013         2,441,650    
          SI International, Inc.   Ba3   B+        
  946,029
    Term Loan, 7.320%—7.460%,
maturing February 09, 2011
 
 
   
947,212
   
      46,346,738    
Finance: 1.7%      
          LPL Holdings, Inc.   B2   B        
  4,962,500
    Term Loan, 7.880%—8.367%,
maturing June 28, 2013
 
 
   
5,007,475
   
          Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.   Ba3   BB+        
  4,026,808
    Term Loan, 7.070%—7.117%,
maturing April 18, 2012
 
 
   
4,029,325
   
  2,334,247
    Term Loan, 7.070%—7.117%,
maturing April 18, 2012
 
 
   
2,335,706
   
          Rent-A-Center, Inc.   Ba2   BB        
  2,625,000       Term Loan, 7.130%, maturing June 30, 2012         2,630,331    
          TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation   Ba1   BB        
  4,439,819
    Term Loan, 6.820%,
maturing December 31, 2012
 
 
   
4,437,737
   
      18,440,574    
Foreign Cable, Foreign TV, Radio and Equipment: 3.4%      
          Casema Bidco (Serpering Investments, B.V.)   NR   NR        
EUR 548,444       Term Loan, 6.173%,        
   
        maturing October 31, 2015         733,526    
EUR 284,889       Term Loan, 6.173%,        
   
        maturing October 31, 2015         378,869    
EUR 833,333       Term Loan, 6.673%,        
   
        maturing October 31, 2015         1,113,755    
          ENO France   NR   NR        
EUR 4,000,000       Term Loan, 5.865%, maturing June 06, 2014         5,229,377    
          NTL Investment Holdings Limited   Ba3   BB-        
GBP 4,715,588       Term Loan, 7.447%,        
   
        maturing September 03, 2012         9,266,872    

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Foreign Cable, Foreign TV, Radio and Equipment: (continued)      
GBP 4,034,412       Term Loan, 7.447%,        
   
        maturing September 03, 2012       $ 7,928,254    
        P7S1 Holding II, S.A.R.L.
(German Media Partners)
 
NR
 
B+
   
   
EUR 5,000,000       Term Loan, 7.382%, maturing July 08, 2011         6,645,643    
          UPC Financing Partnership   B1   B        
EUR 1,943,333       Term Loan, 5.507%, maturing March 12, 2013         2,584,475    
EUR 2,200,000       Term Loan, 5.507%,        
   
          maturing December 31, 2013         2,926,185    
      36,806,956    
Gaming: 5.2%      
          Ameristar Casinos, Inc.   Ba3   BB+        
$ 1,235,000       Term Loan, 6.820%,        
   
          maturing November 10, 2012         1,235,926    
          Boyd Gaming Corporation   Ba1   BB        
  3,610,765       Term Loan, 6.867%, maturing June 30, 2011         3,615,221    
          CCM Merger, Inc. (a.k.a. Motorcity Casino)   Ba3   B        
  5,432,491
    Term Loan, 7.367%—7.390%,
maturing July 13, 2012
 
 
   
5,433,170
   
          Green Valley Ranch Gaming, LLC   NR   NR        
  250,000
    Revolver, 6.992%—7.015%,
maturing December 23, 2008
 
 
   
249,375
   
  2,441,512
    Term Loan, 7.367%,
maturing December 17, 2011
 
 
   
2,441,132
   
          Greenwood Racing, Inc.   B2   B+        
  1,500,000       Term Loan, maturing November 13, 2011         1,506,563    
          Herbst Gaming, Inc.   Ba1   B+        
  985,000
    Term Loan, 7.367%—7.372%,
maturing January 31, 2011
 
 
   
986,231
   
          Isle Of Capri Black Hawk, LLC   B1   B+        
  1,320,000
    Term Loan, 7.350%—7.390%,
maturing October 24, 2011
 
 
   
1,320,825
   
          Isle Of Capri Casinos, Inc.   Ba1   BB-        
  987,500
    Term Loan, 7.117%,
maturing February 04, 2011
 
 
   
990,709
   
  1,473,750
    Term Loan, 7.117%—7.322%,
maturing February 04, 2011
 
 
   
1,478,540
   
          Opbiz, LLC   B2   CCC+        
  7,203,590       Term Loan, 6.838%, maturing August 31, 2010         7,242,612    
  19,695       Term Loan, 9.537%, maturing August 31, 2010         19,802    
          Penn National Gaming, Inc.   Ba2   BB        
  13,365,000
    Term Loan, 7.120%—7.150%,
maturing October 03, 2012
 
 
   
13,442,691
   
          Ruffin Gaming, LLC   NR   NR        
  1,485,376       Term Loan, 7.625%, maturing June 28, 2008         1,494,660    
          Trump Entertainment Resorts Holdings, L.P.   Ba3   BB-        
  1,728,125       Term Loan, 8.030%, maturing May 20, 2012         1,740,816    
          Venetian Casino Resort, LLC   Ba2   BB-        
  9,119,658       Term Loan, 7.120%, maturing June 15, 2011         9,161,307    
  1,880,342       Term Loan, 7.120%, maturing June 15, 2011         1,888,929    

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Gaming: (continued)      
        Venetian Macao   B1   BB-        
$ 1,200,000       Term Loan, 8.120%, maturing May 26, 2013       $ 1,208,100    
          Yonkers Racing Corporation   B3   B        
  1,251,048       Term Loan, 8.820%, maturing August 12, 2011         1,266,686    
  748,952       Term Loan, 8.820%, maturing August 12, 2011         758,314    
      57,481,609    
Grocery: 0.8%      
          Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc.   Ba3   B+        
  4,962,500
    Term Loan, 8.380%—8.390%,
maturing November 03, 2011
 
 
   
5,009,644
   
          Supervalu   Ba3   BB-        
  3,980,000       Term Loan, 7.188%, maturing June 02, 2012         3,991,518    
      9,001,162    
Healthcare, Education and Childcare: 14.7%      
          Accellent, Inc.   Ba3   BB-        
  1,985,000
    Term Loan, 6.820%,
maturing November 22, 2012
 
 
   
1,985,000
   
          AGA Medical Corporation   B1   B+        
  1,832,209       Term Loan, 7.620%, maturing April 28, 2013         1,831,064    
          Ameripath, Inc.   Ba2   BB-        
  497,500
    Term Loan, 7.390%,
maturing October 31, 2012
 
 
   
497,998
   
          AMN Healthcare, Inc.   Ba2   BB-        
  740,596
    Term Loan, 7.117%,
maturing November 02, 2011
 
 
   
743,142
   
          Block Vision Holdings Corporation   NR   NR        
  13,365       Term Loan, 13.000%, maturing July 30, 2007            
          Capella Healthcare, Inc.   B2   B        
  2,977,500
    Term Loan, 8.367%,
maturing November 30, 2012
 
 
   
2,995,180
   
          CCS Medical   B3   B        
  4,466,250
    Term Loan, 8.620%,
maturing September 30, 2012
 
 
   
4,334,656
   
          CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.   Ba3   BB-        
  14,591,301
    Term Loan, 7.070%—7.120%,
maturing August 19, 2011
 
 
   
14,612,152
   
          Compsych Investments Corporation   NR   NR        
  1,481,222
    Term Loan, 8.070%—8.120%,
maturing April 20, 2012
 
 
   
1,488,628
   
          Concentra Operating Corporation   Ba2   B+        
  4,662,082
    Term Loan, 7.380%—7.620%,
maturing September 30, 2011
 
 
   
4,679,565
   
          CRC Health Corporation   Ba3   B        
  1,471,711       Term Loan, maturing February 06, 2013         1,476,310    
  1,492,500
    Term Loan, 7.617%,
maturing February 06, 2013
 
 
   
1,497,164
   
          Davita, Inc.   Ba2   BB-        
  19,405,796
    Term Loan, 7.320%—7.690%,
maturing October 05, 2012
 
 
   
19,505,425
   

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Healthcare, Education and Childcare: (continued)  
      DJ Orthopedics, LLC   Ba3   BB-        
$ 1,132,286       Term Loan, 6.875%, maturing April 07, 2013       $ 1,131,578    
      Education Management Corporation   B2   B        
  5,985,000       Term Loan, 7.875%, maturing June 01, 2013         6,027,643    
      Emdeon Business Services, LLC   B1   B+        
  2,500,000       Term Loan, maturing November 30, 2013         2,507,033    
      EMSC, L.P.   Ba2   B+        
  3,243,549
    Term Loan, 7.376%—7.386%,
maturing February 10, 2012
 
 
   
3,249,630
   
      Encore Medical IHC, Inc.   Ba3   B        
  1,750,000
    Term Loan, 7.870%,
maturing November 03, 2013
 
     
1,753,281
   
      Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.   Ba2   BB        
  4,079,500
    Term Loan, 6.742%—6.765%,
maturing March 31, 2013
 
 
   
4,058,535
   
      Gentiva Health Services, Inc.   Ba3   B+        
  2,821,622
    Term Loan, 7.570%—7.890%,
maturing March 31, 2013
 
 
   
2,829,999
   
 Golden Gate National Senior Care      
  Holdings, LLC (fka Beverley Enterprises)   Ba3   B+        
  1,194,000
    Term Loan, 8.117%—8.124%,
maturing March 14, 2011
 
 
   
1,202,582
   
      HCA, Inc.   Ba3   BB        
EUR 1,500,000       Term Loan, 5.956%,        
   
      maturing December 31, 2013         2,013,152    
$ 20,000,000       Term Loan, 8.086%,        
   
      maturing December 31, 2013         20,148,860    
      Healthsouth Corporation   B2   B+        
  2,629,773       Term Loan, 8.620%, maturing March 10, 2013         2,642,556    
      Iasis Healthcare, LLC   Ba2   B+        
  6,798,776
    Term Loan, 7.617%—7.620%,
maturing June 22, 2011
 
 
   
6,839,568
   
      Lifepoint Hospitals, Inc.   Ba3   BB        
  10,180,938       Term Loan, 6.945%, maturing April 15, 2012         10,136,396    
      Multiplan, Inc.   B2   B+        
  1,500,235       Term Loan, 7.820%, maturing April 12, 2013         1,498,986    
      National Mentor, Inc.   B1   B        
  76,667       Term Loan, 7.840%, maturing June 29, 2013         77,170    
  1,253,525
    Term Loan, 7.870%—7.880%,
maturing June 29, 2013
 
 
   
1,261,752
   
      Orthofix International/Colgate Medical   Ba3   BB-        
  2,000,000
    Term Loan, 7.120%,
maturing September 22, 2013
 
 
   
2,004,376
   
      Per-Se Technologies, Inc.   Ba3   B+        
  2,212,644
    Term Loan, 7.570%,
maturing January 06, 2013
 
 
   
2,216,447
   
      Quintiles Transnational Corporation   B1   BB-        
  2,636,750       Term Loan, 7.370%, maturing March 31, 2013         2,636,750    
      Radiation Therapy Services, Inc.   B1   BB-        
  1,934,646
    Term Loan, 7.117%—8.750%,
maturing December 16, 2012
 
 
   
1,932,833
   

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Healthcare, Education and Childcare: (continued)      
          Radnet Management, Inc.   B1   B        
$ 2,000,000       Term Loan, 10.250%,        
   
        maturing October 01, 2012       $ 2,005,000    
          Renal Advantage, Inc.   NR   B+        
  4,043,754
    Term Loan, 7.890%,
maturing October 06, 2012
 
 
   
4,074,082
   
          Rural/Metro Operating Company, LLC   Ba2   B        
  519,127       Term Loan, 5.170%, maturing March 04, 2011         521,398    
  1,176,469
    Term Loan, 7.609%—7.620%,
maturing March 04, 2011
 
 
   
1,181,616
   
          Select Medical Corporation   Ba1   BB-        
  2,462,500
    Term Loan, 7.070%—9.000%,
maturing February 24, 2012
 
 
   
2,418,791
   
          Sheridan Healthcare, Inc.   B2   B+        
  1,500,000
    Term Loan, 8.350%—8.376%,
maturing November 09, 2012
 
 
   
1,514,063
   
          Sterigenics International, Inc.   B2   B+        
  2,000,000       Term Loan, maturing November 01, 2013         2,006,876    
          Team Health, Inc.   B1   B+        
  2,068,409
    Term Loan, 7.820%—7.871%,
maturing November 23, 2012
 
 
   
2,077,458
   
          Vanguard Health Holdings Company II, LLC   Ba3   B        
  9,931,955
    Term Loan, 7.868%,
maturing September 23, 2011
 
 
   
9,953,686
   
          Ventiv Health, Inc.   Ba2   BB-        
  705,958
    Term Loan, 6.867%,
maturing October 05, 2011
 
 
   
703,311
   
          VWR International, Inc.   Ba3   B+        
  3,260,959       Term Loan, 7.630%, maturing April 07, 2011         3,272,170    
      161,543,862    
Home & Office Furnishings: 1.2%      
          Buhrmann US, Inc.   Ba3   BB-        
  3,895,338
    Term Loan, 7.120%—7.140%,
maturing December 23, 2010
 
 
   
3,902,641
   
          National Bedding Company   Ba3   BB-        
  2,221,875
    Term Loan, 7.350%—7.390%,
maturing August 31, 2011
 
 
   
2,228,541
   
          Simmons Company   Ba3   BB-        
  7,166,516
    Term Loan, 6.875%—7.625%,
maturing December 19, 2011
 
 
   
7,220,265
   
      13,351,447    
Insurance: 1.2%      
          Applied Systems, Inc.   B1   B-        
  2,000,000
    Term Loan, 7.070%—7.140%,
maturing September 26, 2013
 
 
   
2,010,626
   
          Concord RE   Ba2   BB+        
  875,000
    Term Loan, 5.399%,
maturing February 29, 2012
 
 
   
888,125
   

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Insurance: (continued)  
      Conseco, Inc.   Ba3   BB-        
$ 5,500,000       Term Loan, 7.320%,        
   
    maturing October 10, 2013       $ 5,510,313    
      Crawford & Company   B1   BB-        
  3,250,000
    Term Loan, 7.860%,
maturing October 30, 2013
 
 
   
3,268,281
   
      Swett & Crawford   B1   B+        
  1,492,500
    Term Loan, 7.617%,
maturing November 16, 2011
 
 
   
1,503,694
   
      13,181,039    
Leisure, Amusement, Entertainment: 8.5%  
      24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc .   Ba3   B        
  3,233,750
    Term Loan, 7.870%—8.120%,
maturing June 08, 2012
 
 
   
3,262,045
   
      AMF Bowling Worldwide, Inc.   Ba2   B        
  878,046
    Term Loan, 8.369%—8.619%,
maturing August 27, 2009
 
 
   
884,082
   
      Cedar Fair, L.P.   Ba3   BB-        
  7,977,500
    Term Loan, 7.867%,
maturing August 30, 2012
 
 
   
8,055,616
   
      Cinemark USA, Inc.   Ba2   B        
  3,750,000
    Term Loan, 7.320%—7.380%,
maturing October 05, 2013
 
 
   
3,768,491
   
      Easton-Bell Sports, Inc.   Ba3   B+        
  995,000
    Term Loan, 7.070%—7.110%,
maturing March 16, 2012
 
 
   
995,725
   
      Hallmark Entertainment, LLC   B1   B        
  1,750,000
    Term Loan, 8.320%,
maturing December 31, 2011
 
 
   
1,748,906
   
      HIT Entertainment, Inc.   Ba3   B        
  3,382,500       Term Loan, 7.620%, maturing March 20, 2012         3,407,869    
      Kerasotes Showplace Theater, LLC   B1   B-        
  150,000
    Revolver, 7.625%—9.250%,
maturing October 31, 2010
 
 
   
149,250
   
      Lodgenet Entertainment Corporation   Ba1   B+        
  2,304,120       Term Loan, 7.617%, maturing August 29, 2008         2,309,880    
 London Arena & Waterfront      
  Finance, LLC (a.k.a. "The O2")   Ba3   B        
  796,000       Term Loan, 8.890%, maturing March 08, 2012         802,965    
      Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc.   Ba3   B+        
  8,095,238       Term Loan, 8.617%, maturing April 08, 2011         8,006,417    
  33,332,500       Term Loan, 8.617%, maturing April 08, 2012         32,973,876    
      Panavision, Inc.   Ba3   B        
  995,000
    Term Loan, 8.320%—8.376%,
maturing March 30, 2011
 
 
   
1,002,463
   
      Pure Fishing, Inc.   Ba3   B        
  2,800,650
    Term Loan, 8.620%—8.860%,
maturing September 30, 2010
 
 
   
2,793,648
   
      Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc.   Ba3   B-        
  2,372,388
    Term Loan, 8.610%—8.870%,
maturing June 30, 2009
 
 
   
2,402,971
   

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Leisure, Amusement, Entertainment: (continued)      
          Universal City Development Partners   Ba1   BB-    
$ 4,627,273       Term Loan, 7.350%—7.380%,      
 
        maturing June 09, 2011       $ 4,647,517    
          Warner Music Group   Ba2   BB-    
  16,161,623
    Term Loan, 7.370%—7.409%,
maturing February 28, 2011
 
 
 
16,236,371
 
      93,448,092    
Lodging: 1.5%      
          Hotel Del Coronado   NR   NR    
  16,400,000
    Term Loan, 7.070%,
maturing January 09, 2008
 
 
 
16,400,000
 
      16,400,000    
Machinery: 1.3%      
          Alliance Laundry Systems, LLC   Ba3   B    
  2,971,277
    Term Loan, 7.570%,
maturing January 27, 2012
 
   
2,987,063
 
          Enersys Capital, Inc.   Ba2   BB    
  4,180,398
    Term Loan, 7.368%—7.594%,
maturing March 17, 2011
 
 
 
4,206,526
 
          Maxim Crane Works, L.P.   B1   BB-    
  2,457,993
    Term Loan, 7.320%—9.250%,
maturing January 25, 2010
 
 
 
2,467,210
 
          United Rentals, Inc.   Ba1   BB-    
  4,563,889
    Term Loan, 7.320%,
maturing February 14, 2011
 
 
 
4,588,611
 
      14,249,410    
Mining, Steel, Iron & Nonprecious Metals: 1.5%      
          Alpha Natural Resources   B1   BB-    
  661,667
    Term Loan, 7.117%,
maturing October 26, 2012
 
 
 
662,804
 
          Carmeuse Lime, Inc.   NR   NR    
  1,834,100       Term Loan, 7.188%, maturing May 02, 2011         1,834,100    
          Excel Mining Systems, Inc.   B1   B-    
  2,000,000
    Term Loan, 8.320%,
maturing October 20, 2013
 
 
 
2,007,500
 
          Longyear Holdings, Inc.   B1   B-    
  398,734
    Term Loan, 8.626%,
maturing October 06, 2012
 
 
 
401,642
 
  370,253
    Term Loan, 8.610%,
maturing October 06, 2012
 
 
 
372,953
 
  3,731,013
    Term Loan, 8.610%,
maturing October 06, 2012
 
 
 
3,758,219
 
          Novelis   Ba2   BB-    
  1,989,941
    Term Loan, 7.620%,
maturing January 07, 2012
 
 
 
1,997,093
 
  3,456,213
    Term Loan, 7.620%,
maturing January 07, 2012
 
 
 
3,468,635
 
          Oglebay Norton Company   B1   B+    
  1,600,000
    Term Loan, 7.870%—9.750%,
maturing July 31, 2011
 
 
 
1,619,000
 
      16,121,946    

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
North American Cable: 19.2%      
          Atlantic Broadband   B1   B        
$ 1,990,000       Term Loan, 8.140%, maturing August 04, 2012       $ 2,017,363    
          Bragg Communications, Inc.   B1   NR        
  2,443,750       Term Loan, 7.120%, maturing August 31, 2011         2,446,805    
          Bresnan Communications, LLC   B1   B+        
  2,750,000
    Term Loan, 7.120%—7.150%,
maturing September 29, 2013
 
 
   
2,746,906
   
          Bresnan Communications, LLC   B3   B-        
  1,000,000
    Term Loan, 9.870%—9.900%,
maturing March 29, 2014
 
 
   
1,023,333
   
          (2 )   Century Cable Holdings LLC   Caa1   NR        
  1,230,000       Revolver, 9.250%, maturing March 31, 2009         1,194,198    
  8,000,000
    Term Loan, 10.250%,
maturing December 31, 2009
 
 
   
7,820,000
   
  21,357,940       Term Loan, 10.250%, maturing June 30, 2009         20,913,695    
          Cequel Communications II, LLC   NR   NR        
  3,850,000
    Term Loan, 10.360%,
maturing October 30, 2007
 
 
   
3,857,219
   
          Cequel Communications, LLC   B1   B+        
  17,150,000
    Term Loan, 7.620%,
maturing November 05, 2013
 
 
    17,127,225    
          Cequel Communications, LLC   Caa1   B-        
  525,000       Term Loan, 9.876%, maturing May 05, 2014         524,016    
          Charter Communications Operating, LLC   B1   B        
  53,500,000       Term Loan, 8.005%, maturing April 28, 2013         53,934,688    
          CSC Holdings, Inc. (Cablevision)   Ba2   BB        
  23,283,000
    Term Loan, 7.110%—7.126%,
maturing March 29, 2013
 
 
   
23,270,381
   
  1,000,000
    Term Loan, 7.870%,
maturing February 24, 2012
 
 
   
997,395
   
          Insight Midwest Holdings, LLC   Ba3   BB-        
  9,500,000
    Term Loan, 7.610%,
maturing September 30, 2013
 
 
   
9,559,964
   
          Knology, Inc.   Ba3   NR        
  2,138,518
    Term Loan, 7.867%—7.876%,
maturing June 29, 2010
 
 
   
2,150,548
   
          Mediacom Broadband, LLC   Ba3   BB-        
  10,890,000
    Term Loan, 6.820%—7.120%,
maturing January 31, 2015
 
 
   
10,850,861
   
          (2 )   Olympus Cable Holdings, LLC   B2   NR        
  7,500,000       Term Loan, 9.500%, maturing June 30, 2010         7,328,318    
  21,000,000
    Term Loan, 10.250%,
maturing September 30, 2010
 
 
   
20,566,875
   
          Patriot Media & Communications, LLC   Ba3   B+        
  2,577,778
 
  Term Loan, 7.570%—7.620%,
maturing March 31, 2013
 
 
   
2,595,500
   
          Patriot Media & Communications, LLC   B3   B        
  1,000,000
    Term Loan, 10.500%,
maturing October 04, 2013
 
 
   
1,016,250
   

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
North American Cable: (continued)      
          Persona Communications, Inc.   Ba3   B+        
$ 310,000       Term Loan, 8.123%,        
   
          maturing October 12, 2013       $ 311,938    
          San Juan Cable, LLC   B1   B+        
  1,738,741
    Term Loan, 7.391%,
maturing October 31, 2012
 
 
   
1,741,730
   
          (2 )   UCA Hilton Head   Caa1   NR        
  7,000,000
    Revolver, 9.500%,
maturing September 30, 2007
 
 
   
6,797,294
   
  8,500,000       Term Loan, 9.500%, maturing March 31, 2008         8,298,125    
          WideOpenWest Finance, LLC   B1   B        
  1,000,000
    Term Loan, 7.620%—7.650%,
maturing May 01, 2014
 
 
   
1,002,321
   
      210,092,948    
Oil & Gas: 8.5%      
          Alon USA   B1   BB-        
  221,667
    Term Loan, 7.620%—7.876%,
maturing June 22, 2013
 
 
   
222,983
   
  1,773,333
    Term Loan, 7.620%—7.876%,
maturing June 22, 2013
 
 
   
1,783,863
   
          CDX Funding, LLC   NR   NR        
  2,000,000       Term Loan, 10.617%, maturing March 31, 2013         2,035,000    
          Coffeyville Resources, LLC   Ba3   BB-        
  1,000,000       Term Loan, 7.870%, maturing June 24, 2012         1,005,250    
  1,481,344
    Term Loan, 7.625%—9.500%,
maturing July 08, 2012
 
 
   
1,489,121
   
          Complete Production Services   B2   B+        
  2,970,000
    Term Loan, 7.820%,
maturing September 12, 2012
 
 
   
2,982,994
   
          CR Gas Storage   Ba3   BB-        
  424,242       Term Loan, 7.140%, maturing May 13, 2011         424,640    
  2,322,197
    Term Loan, 7.140%—7.171%,
maturing May 12, 2013
 
 
   
2,322,197
   
  296,970       Term Loan, 8.250%, maturing May 12, 2011         297,248    
  443,227
    Term Loan, 7.140%—7.171%,
maturing May 12, 2013
 
 
   
443,227
   
          El Paso Corporation   Ba3   B+        
  6,250,000       Term Loan, 8.720%, maturing August 01, 2011         6,290,525    
          Epco Holdings, Inc.   Ba2   B+        
  11,632,500
    Term Loan, 7.320%—7.374%,
maturing August 18, 2010
 
 
   
11,697,933
   
          Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.   B1   BB        
  5,186,922
 
  Term Loan, 7.320%—7.640%,
maturing July 01, 2013
 
 
   
5,195,258
   
          J. Ray Mcdermott, S.A.   Ba3   B+        
  3,000,000
    Term Loan, 7.770%,
maturing June 06, 2012
 
 
   
3,037,500
   

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Oil & Gas: (continued)      
          Key Energy   NR   NR        
$ 4,466,250       Term Loan, 7.820%—7.870%,        
   
          maturing June 30, 2012       $ 4,482,998    
          Magellan Midstream Holdings, L.P.   Ba3   BB-        
  1,746,723       Term Loan, 7.390%, maturing June 30, 2012         1,757,640    
          MEG Energy   NR   NR        
  2,786,000       Term Loan, 7.375%, maturing April 03, 2013         2,793,960    
  5,500,000
    Term Loan, 10.120%,
maturing September 29, 2013
 
 
   
5,486,250
   
          Opti Canada, Inc.   Ba3   BB+        
  3,000,000
    Term Loan, 7.070%—7.100%,
maturing May 17, 2013
 
 
   
3,000,750
   
          Regency Gas Services, L.P.   B1   B+        
  2,000,000
    Term Loan, 10.250%,
maturing August 15, 2013
 
 
   
2,003,438
   
          Semcrude, L.P.   Ba2   NR        
  5,197,769       Term Loan, 7.570%, maturing March 16, 2011         5,230,256    
  3,626,061       Term Loan, 7.640%, maturing March 16, 2011         3,648,724    
          Targa Resources, Inc.   B1   B+        
  6,500,000
    Term Loan, 7.617%,
maturing October 31, 2007
 
 
   
6,507,618
   
  1,000,000
    Term Loan, 7.742%,
maturing October 31, 2012
 
     
1,004,375
   
  7,696,452
    Term Loan, 7.617%—7.626%,
maturing October 31, 2012
 
 
   
7,730,124
   
          Venoco, Inc.   Caa1   B-        
  2,000,000
    Term Loan, 9.875%—10.000%,
maturing March 30, 2009
 
 
   
2,012,500
   
          Vulcan Energy Corporation   Ba2   BB        
  4,840,471
    Term Loan, 6.871%—6.875%,
maturing August 12, 2011
 
 
   
4,849,547
   
          W&T Offshore, Inc.   B1   B+        
  2,900,000       Term Loan, 7.570%, maturing May 26, 2010         2,916,916    
      92,652,835    
Other Broadcasting and Entertainment: 1.9%      
          Deluxe, Inc.   B1   B        
  1,844,143       Term Loan, 8.367%, maturing January 28, 2011         1,858,743    
          DirecTV Holdings, LLC   Baa3   BB        
  9,949,622       Term Loan, 6.820%, maturing April 13, 2013         9,966,865    
          VNU   B1   B+        
  9,000,000       Term Loan, 8.125%, maturing August 09, 2013         9,038,754    
      20,864,362    
Other Telecommunications: 4.4%      
          Asurion Corporation   B1   B        
  6,235,793       Term Loan, 8.320%, maturing July 13, 2012         6,265,026    
          Asurion Corporation   B3   CCC+        
  500,000       Term Loan, 9.500%, maturing January 13, 2013         507,813    
          BCM Ireland Holdings, Ltd.   Ba3   B+        
EUR 2,083,333       Term Loan, 5.933%,        
   
          maturing September 30, 2015         2,760,365    

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Other Telecommunications: (continued)      
EUR 2,083,333       Term Loan, 6.308%,        
   
          maturing September 30, 2015       $ 2,784,571    
          Cavalier Telephone   B2   B        
$ 1,990,000       Term Loan, 9.870%, maturing March 24, 2012         2,002,438    
        Choice One Communications, Inc.
(a.k.a. Trilogy)
 
Ba3
 
B
   
   
  3,000,000       Term Loan, 9.375%, maturing June 30, 2012         3,044,064    
          Cincinnati Bell, Inc.   Ba2   B+        
  3,465,000
    Term Loan, 6.820%—7.028%,
maturing August 31, 2012
 
 
   
3,463,919
   
          Consolidated Communications   Ba3   BB-        
  2,452,170
    Term Loan, 7.367%—7.373%,
maturing October 14, 2011
 
 
   
2,455,235
   
          Fairpoint Communications, Inc.   B1   BB-        
  2,000,000
    Term Loan, 7.125%,
maturing February 08, 2012
 
 
   
1,995,938
   
          Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc.   Ba3   BB-        
  4,250,000
    Term Loan, 7.120%—7.150%,
maturing November 23, 2011
 
 
   
4,256,830
   
          Paetec Communications   B1   B        
  872,813       Term Loan, 8.875%, maturing June 12, 2012         878,632    
          Qwest Communications International, Inc.   B2   B        
  10,000,000
    Floating Rate Note,
maturing February 15, 2009
 
 
   
10,112,500
   
          Telepacific Corporation   B1   B-        
  1,000,000       Term Loan, 7.742%, maturing August 04, 2011         1,015,000    
          Time Warner Telecom Holdings, Inc.   Ba2   B        
  3,220,000
    Term Loan, 7.570%,
maturing January 07, 2013
 
 
   
3,243,345
   
          Windstream Corporation   Ba1   BBB-        
  2,875,000       Term Loan, 7.120%, maturing July 17, 2013         2,894,510    
      47,680,186    
Personal & Nondurable Consumer Products: 5.1%      
          Advantage Sales And Marketing   B2   B        
  3,084,500
    Term Loan, 7.370%—7.460%,
maturing March 29, 2013
 
 
   
3,074,219
   
          Bushnell Performance Optics   B1   B+        
  1,732,927       Term Loan, 8.367%, maturing August 19, 2011         1,741,591    
          Central Garden & Pet Company   Ba2   BB        
  1,292,253
    Term Loan, 6.820%,
maturing September 30, 2012
 
 
   
1,293,600
   
          Fender Musical Instruments Corporation   B1   B+        
  1,871,216       Term Loan, 8.130%, maturing March 30, 2012         1,882,911    
          Fender Musical Instruments Corporation   Caa1   B-        
  2,500,000
 
  Term Loan, 11.380%,
maturing September 30, 2012
 
 
   
2,525,000
   
          Hunter Fan Company   Ba3   B        
  823,333       Term Loan, 7.900%, maturing March 24, 2012         821,275    

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Personal & Nondurable Consumer Products: (continued)      
          Jarden Corporation   Ba3   B+        
$ 2,016,552       Term Loan, 7.117%,        
   
            maturing January 24, 2012       $ 2,014,283    
  10,170,388       Term Loan, 7.117%,
maturing January 24, 2012
 
 
   
10,158,946
   
          Mega Bloks, Inc.   Ba2   BB-        
  987,500       Term Loan, 7.188%, maturing July 26, 2012         989,352    
          Natural Products Group, LLC   B1   B        
  1,948,052
    Term Loan, 8.320%—8.370%,
maturing June 19, 2013
 
 
   
1,954,749
   
          Norwood Promotional Products   NR   NR        
  2,720,588
    Revolver, 8.375%—9.500%,
maturing December 31, 2008
 
 
   
2,734,191
   
  948,750       Term Loan, 9.375%,
maturing February 15, 2008
        910,800    
  4,062,149       Term Loan, 11.688%,
maturing August 17, 2009
 
 
   
4,148,469
   
  11,510,759       (3 )   Term Loan, maturing August 17, 2011         5,237,395    
          Oreck Corporation   B1   B+        
  901,414       Term Loan, 8.120%,
maturing January 27, 2012
 
     
899,160
   
          Rayovac Corporation   B1   B-        
  8,249,739
    Term Loan, 8.370%—8.390%,
maturing February 06, 2012
 
 
   
8,289,511
   
          Tupperware   Ba1   BB        
  7,600,624
    Term Loan, 6.890%,
maturing December 05, 2012
 
 
   
7,564,597
   
      56,240,049    
Personal, Food & Miscellaneous: 3.5%      
          Acosta, Inc.   B1   B-        
  2,992,500       Term Loan, 8.070%, maturing July 28, 2013         3,021,803    
          AFC Enterprises   B1   B+        
  1,070,957       Term Loan, 7.625%, maturing May 11, 2011         1,074,304    
          Allied Security Holdings, LLC   Ba3   B        
  497,727       Term Loan, 8.370%, maturing June 30, 2010         501,460    
          Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc.   Ba3   B+        
  5,431,452
    Term Loan, 7.600%—7.626%,
maturing July 25, 2012
 
 
   
5,452,949
   
          Carrols Corporation   Ba3   B+        
  2,976,334
    Term Loan, 7.875%,
maturing December 31, 2010
 
 
   
2,988,240
   
          CBRL (Cracker Barrel)   Ba2   BB        
  2,056,179
    Term Loan, 6.860%—8.750%,
maturing April 27, 2013
 
 
   
2,053,608
   
          Coinmach Corporation   B2   B        
  5,982,345
 
  Term Loan, 7.875%,
maturing December 19, 2012
 
 
   
6,039,925
   
          Coinstar, Inc.   Ba3   BB-        
  2,436,056
    Term Loan, 7.350%—7.370%,
maturing July 07, 2011
 
 
   
2,452,804
   

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Personal, Food & Miscellaneous: (continued)      
          Culligan International Company   Ba2   BB-        
$ 1,989,582       Term Loan, 7.070%,        
   
          maturing September 30, 2011       $ 1,995,179    
          Jack In The Box, Inc.   Ba1   BB-        
  2,643,357
    Term Loan, 6.870%—6.900%,
maturing January 08, 2011
 
 
   
2,654,097
   
          MD Beauty, Inc.   B2   B        
  3,226,504
    Term Loan, 8.070%,
maturing February 18, 2012
 
 
   
3,246,670
   
          N.E.W. Customer Services Companies, Inc.   B1   B+        
  1,946,220       Term Loan, 8.070%—8.120%         1,955,951    
          QCE, LLC (Quiznos)   B2   B        
  2,061,500       Term Loan, 7.625%, maturing May 05, 2013         2,057,635    
          Reddy Ice Group, Inc.   Ba3   B+        
  1,000,000       Term Loan, 7.122%,
maturing August 09, 2012
 
     
1,000,313
   
          Sonic Corporation   Ba3   BB-        
  1,080,000
    Term Loan, 7.320%,
maturing September 14, 2013
 
 
   
1,082,532
   
          U.S. Security Holdings, Inc.   B1   B        
  621,875
    Term Loan, 7.820%—7.890%,
maturing May 08, 2013
 
 
   
624,984
   
      38,202,454    
Printing & Publishing: 10.3%      
          Adams Outdoors Advertising, L.P.   B1   B+        
  4,327,151
    Term Loan, 7.120%—7.130%,
maturing October 18, 2012
 
 
   
4,337,294
   
          American Achievement Corporation   Ba2   B+        
  683,649
    Term Loan, 7.570%—9.500%,
maturing March 25, 2011
 
 
   
688,777
   
          American Media Operations, Inc.   B1   B-        
  3,350,000       Term Loan, 8.370%,
maturing January 31, 2013
 
 
   
3,368,495
   
          American Reprographics   Ba2   BB        
  2,103,387
    Term loan, 7.070%—9.000%,
maturing June 18, 2009
 
 
   
2,108,646
   
          Ascend Media Holdings, LLC   B3   B        
  1,695,313       Term Loan, 8.870%,
maturing January 31, 2012
 
 
   
1,650,811
   
          Banta Corporation   Ba2   BB        
  1,000,000
    Term Loan, 9.870%—9.900%,
maturing November 20, 2013
 
 
   
1,002,500
   
          Black Press, Ltd.   Ba3   B+        
  753,667       Term Loan, 7.370%, maturing August 02, 2013         759,319    
  1,241,333       Term Loan, 7.370%, maturing August 02, 2013         1,250,643    
          Caribe Information Investments, Inc.   B1   B        
  1,925,484
 
  Term Loan, 7.630%—7.640%,
maturing March 31, 2013
 
 
   
1,927,891
   
          Cenveo Corporation   Ba3   BB-        
  1,496,250
    Term Loan, 7.372%—7.390%,
maturing June 21, 2013
 
 
   
1,499,991
   

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Printing & Publishing: (continued)      
          Dex Media East, LLC   Ba1   BB        
$ 3,171,734       Term Loan, 6.860%—6.890%,        
   
          maturing May 08, 2009       $ 3,166,507    
          Dex Media West, LLC   Ba1   BB        
  971,265
    Term Loan, 6.600%—6.640%,
maturing September 09, 2009
 
 
   
967,015
   
  12,681,204
    Term Loan, 6.850%—6.890%,
maturing March 09, 2010
 
 
   
12,659,012
   
          Gatehouse Media, Inc.   B1   B+        
  2,202,632
    Term Loan, 7.570%,
maturing December 06, 2013
 
 
   
2,207,680
   
          Hanley Wood, LLC   B1   B        
  291,214       Term Loan, 7.570%, maturing August 01, 2012         291,456    
  2,438,121
    Term Loan, 7.570%—7.621%,
maturing August 01, 2012
 
 
   
2,440,152
   
          Idearc, Inc.   Ba2   BB+        
  20,400,000       Term Loan, maturing November 17, 2014         20,516,035    
          Jostens IH Corporation   Ba2   B+        
  9,306,264       Term Loan, 7.372%,
maturing October 04, 2011
 
 
   
9,359,580
   
          MC Communications, LLC   B2   B        
  2,698,906
    Term Loan, 7.970%,
maturing December 31, 2010
 
 
   
2,714,087
   
          Medianews Group   Ba2   BB-        
  997,500       Term Loan, 7.070%, maturing August 02, 2013         998,747    
          Medimedia USA, Inc.   Ba3   B+        
  1,250,000
    Term Loan, 7.772%—9.750%,
maturing November 01, 2013
 
 
   
1,257,031
   
          Merrill Communications, LLC   B1   B+        
  2,938,574
    Term Loan, 7.570%—7.617%,
maturing May 15, 2011
 
 
   
2,949,594
   
          Nextmedia Operating, Inc.   B1   B        
  1,747,620
    Term Loan, 7.320%,
maturing November 15, 2012
 
 
   
1,745,217
   
  776,720
    Term Loan, 7.320%,
maturing November 15, 2012
 
 
   
775,652
   
          PBI Media, Inc.   B2   B        
  1,980,005
    Term Loan, 7.617%—7.626%,
maturing September 30, 2012
 
 
   
1,984,130
   
          Primedia, Inc.   B2   B        
  6,101,667
    Term Loan, 7.570%,
maturing September 30, 2013
 
 
   
6,090,861
   
          R.H. Donnelley Corporation   Ba1   BB        
  284,953
    Term Loan, 6.600%—6.630%,
maturing December 31, 2009
 
 
   
283,248
   
  9,607,936
    Term Loan, 6.850%—6.890%,
maturing June 30, 2011
 
 
   
9,581,245
   
          Source Media, Inc.   B1   B        
  3,077,206
    Term Loan, 7.610%,
maturing November 08, 2011
 
 
   
3,092,592
   

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Printing & Publishing: (continued)      
          Thomas Nelson Publishers   B1   B        
$ 2,327,500       Term Loan, 7.570%—7.622%,        
   
        maturing June 12, 2012       $ 2,333,319    
          Triple Crown Media, Inc.   B1   B        
  1,475,995
    Term Loan, 8.870%—10.500%,
maturing June 30, 2010
 
 
   
1,474,150
   
          Wenner Media, LLC   Ba3   BB-        
  900,000
    Term Loan, 7.110%,
maturing October 01, 2013
 
 
   
903,375
   
          Yell Group, PLC   Ba3   BB-        
EUR 2,000,000       Term Loan, 7.320%,        
   
          maturing February 10, 2013         2,681,580    
$ 2,000,000       Term Loan, 7.320%,        
   
          maturing February 10, 2013         2,018,750    
          Ziff Davis Media, Inc.   B3   CCC        
  1,500,000       Floating Rate Note, maturing May 01, 2012         1,428,750    
      112,514,132    
Radio and TV Broadcasting: 4.3%      
          Block Communications, Inc.   Ba1   BB-        
  992,500
    Term Loan, 7.367%,
maturing December 22, 2011
 
 
   
995,602
   
          CMP KC, LLC   Caa1   CCC+        
  1,390,331       Term Loan, 9.375%, maturing May 03, 2011         1,392,069    
          CMP Susquehanna Corporation   Ba3   B-        
  5,075,571
    Term Loan, 7.375%—7.438%,
maturing May 05, 2013
 
 
   
5,094,605
   
          Cumulus Media, Inc.   Ba3   B        
  2,992,500
    Term Loan, 7.320%—7.626%,
maturing June 07, 2013
 
 
   
3,004,844
   
          Emmis Communication   B1   B        
  1,250,000
    Term Loan, 7.320%,
maturing November 02, 2013
 
 
   
1,257,255
   
          Entravision Communications Corporation   Ba3   B+        
  2,955,000       Term Loan, 6.870%, maturing March 29, 2013         2,956,847    
          Gray Television, Inc.   Ba1   BB-        
  496,250       Term Loan, 6.880%, maturing June 15, 2011         495,984    
  992,500
    Term Loan, 6.870%—6.880%,
maturing November 22, 2012
 
 
   
991,968
   
          Montecito Broadcast Group, LLC   B1   B        
  1,985,000       Term Loan, 7.820%, maturing January 27, 2013         1,996,787    
          NEP Broadcasting   Ba3   B        
  2,396,104
    Term Loan, 9.370%,
maturing February 03, 2011
 
 
   
2,424,558
   
  955,605
    Term Loan, 8.870%,
maturing February 03, 2011
 
 
   
966,058
   
          Nexstar Broadcasting Group   Ba3   B        
  4,690,352       Term Loan, maturing August 14, 2012         4,681,558    
          Paxson Communications   B1   CCC+        
  4,500,000
    Term Loan, 8.624%,
maturing January 15, 2012
 
 
   
4,581,563
   

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Radio and TV Broadcasting: (continued)      
            Quebecor Media, Inc.   B1   B        
$ 2,977,500         Term Loan, 7.350%—7.374%,        
   
          maturing January 17, 2013       $ 3,000,296    
          Raycom TV Broadcasting, LLC   NR   NR        
  3,344,517
 
  Term Loan, 6.875%,
maturing July 31, 2013
 
 
   
3,325,704
   
          Regent Communications   B1   B        
  1,500,000
    Term Loan, 7.820%,
maturing November 13, 2013
 
 
   
1,504,688
   
          Spanish Broadcasting Systems   B1   B        
  3,940,000       Term Loan, 7.120%, maturing July 11, 2012         3,938,357    
          Young Broadcasting, Inc.   Ba3   B-        
  4,937,500
    Term Loan, 7.875%—7.938%,
maturing November 03, 2012
 
 
   
4,933,644
   
      47,542,387    
Retail Stores: 8.8%      
          Amscan Holdings, Inc.   Ba3   B+        
  1,492,500
    Term Loan, 8.375%—10.250%,
maturing December 23, 2012
 
 
   
1,504,859
   
          Blockbuster, Inc.   B3   B-        
  994,956
    Term Loan, 8.870%—9.070%,
maturing August 20, 2011
 
 
   
998,501
   
          Burlington Coat Factory   B2   B        
  5,403,750       Term Loan, 7.620%, maturing May 28, 2013         5,336,576    
          Dollarama Group, L.P.   Ba2   B+        
  3,438,969
    Term Loan, 7.376%,
maturing November 18, 2011
 
 
   
3,454,014
   
          Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.   B1   B+        
  7,214,486
    Term Loan, 7.110%—7.123%,
maturing July 15, 2010
 
 
   
7,211,780
   
          Jean Coutu Group, Inc.   B1   BB-        
  4,991,107       Term Loan, 7.938%, maturing July 30, 2011         5,006,704    
          Mapco Express, Inc.   B2   B+        
  2,234,240       Term Loan, 8.070%, maturing April 28, 2011         2,248,204    
          Michaels Stores, Inc.   B2   B-        
  13,000,000
    Term Loan, 8.375%,
maturing October 31, 2013
 
 
   
13,045,500
   
          Nebraska Book Company, Inc.   Ba2   B-        
  2,414,974
    Term Loan, 7.870%—7.880%,
maturing March 04, 2011
 
 
   
2,425,540
   
          Neiman Marcus Group, Inc.   Ba3   B+        
  18,037,975       Term Loan, 7.891%, maturing April 06, 2013         18,181,016    
          Oriental Trading Company, Inc.   B1   B        
  2,493,750
    Term Loan, 8.120%—8.220%,
maturing July 31, 2013
 
 
   
2,503,882
   
            Pantry, Inc.   Ba2   BB        
          2,481,250
  Term Loan, 7.070%,
maturing January 02, 2012
 
 
   
2,489,004
   
          Pep Boys   Ba3   B+        
  496,253
    Term Loan, 8.120%,
maturing January 27, 2011
 
 
   
500,906
   

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Retail Stores: (continued)      
          Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.   Ba3   B        
$ 5,125,000       Term Loan, 8.100%,        
   
          maturing October 26, 2013       $ 5,151,266    
          Phones 4U Group, Ltd.   NR   NR        
GBP 2,500,000       Term Loan, maturing November 30, 2014         4,880,835    
GBP 2,500,000       Term Loan, maturing November 30, 2015         4,905,408    
          Sally Holding, LLC   B2   B+        
  2,500,000       Term Loan, maturing November 16, 2013         2,513,173    
          Sports Authority   B2   B        
  997,500       Term Loan, 7.617%, maturing May 03, 2013         993,759    
          Tire Rack, Inc. (The)   B1   BB-        
  872,972
    Term Loan, 7.070%—7.120%,
maturing June 24, 2012
 
 
   
870,789
   
          Toy's R Us   B1   BB        
  2,375,000       Term Loan, 9.625%, maturing July 14, 2012         2,433,931    
          Travelcenters Of America, Inc.   B1   BB        
  9,925,000
    Term Loan, 7.100%—7.120%,
maturing December 01, 2011
 
 
   
9,932,751
   
      96,588,398    
Satellite: 0.5%      
          Panamsat Corporation   Ba2   BB        
  5,000,000
    Term Loan, 7.872%,
maturing January 03, 2014
 
 
   
5,052,780
   
      5,052,780    
Telecommunications Equipment: 0.7%      
          Sorenson Communications, Inc.   Ba3   B        
  5,236,875
    Term Loan, 8.390%,
maturing August 16, 2013
 
 
   
5,278,335
   
          Sorenson Communications, Inc.   Caa1   CCC+        
  750,000
    Term Loan, 12.390%,
maturing February 16, 2014
 
 
   
758,750
   
          Syniverse Technologies, Inc.   Ba1   BB-        
  1,451,515
    Term Loan, 7.120%,
maturing February 15, 2012
 
 
   
1,455,144
   
      7,492,229    
Textiles & Leather: 1.6%      
          Hanesbrands, Inc.   Ba2   BB-        
  2,500,000
    Term Loan, 7.625%—7.688%,
maturing September 05, 2013
 
 
   
2,520,750
   
          Hanesbrands, Inc.   B1   B-        
  1,000,000       Term Loan, 9.188%, maturing March 05, 2014         1,023,661    
          Polymer Group, Inc.   B1   BB-        
  7,443,750
    Term Loan, 7.614%,
maturing November 22, 2012
 
 
   
7,464,689
   
          Propex Fabrics, Inc.   Ba3   BB-        
  161,719       Term Loan, 7.630%, maturing July 31, 2012         161,820    
          St. John Knits International, Inc.   B1   B+        
  762,387       Term Loan, 9.320%, maturing March 21, 2012         758,575    
          Targus Group, Inc.   Ba3   B        
  1,475,943
    Term Loan, 8.820%—8.870%,
maturing November 22, 2012
 
 
   
1,452,575
   

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Textiles & Leather: (continued)      
          Targus Group, Inc.   B3   CCC+        
$ 1,375,000       Term Loan, 8.820%—8.870%,        
   
        maturing May 22, 2013       $ 1,258,125    
          Warnaco   Ba1   BB        
  939,444
    Term Loan, 6.820%—8.500%,
maturing January 31, 2013
 
 
   
936,509
   
          William Carter   Ba3   BB        
  2,181,727
    Term Loan, 6.850%—6.876%,
maturing July 14, 2012
 
 
   
2,180,023
   
      17,756,727    
Utilities: 8.1%      
          Astoria Generating Company Acquisitions, LLC   B1   BB-        
  769,882
    Term Loan, 7.320%,
maturing February 23, 2011
 
 
   
775,014
   
  2,256,025
    Term Loan, 7.390%,
maturing February 23, 2013
 
 
   
2,271,066
   
          Babcock & Wilcox Company   Ba2   B+        
  2,000,000
    Term Loan, 8.360%,
maturing February 22, 2012
 
 
   
2,005,000
   
  2,500,000
    Term Loan, 5.267%,
maturing January 22, 2012
 
 
   
2,518,750
   
          Coleto Creek WLE, L.P.   B1   B+        
  764,331       Term Loan, 8.117%, maturing July 28, 2013         761,465    
  5,347,267       Term Loan, 8.117%, maturing June 28, 2013         5,327,215    
          KGEN, LLC   B2   B        
  4,925,000       Term Loan, 7.992%, maturing August 01, 2011         4,943,469    
          La Paloma Generating Company, LLC   B1   BB-        
  218,579       Term Loan, 7.070%, maturing August 16, 2012         217,122    
  1,317,078       Term Loan, 7.119%, maturing August 16, 2012         1,308,297    
  104,896       Term Loan, 7.117%, maturing August 16, 2012         104,197    
          LSP—Kendall Energy, LLC   B1   B        
  9,594,806
    Term Loan, 7.367%,
maturing October 07, 2013
 
 
   
9,592,810
   
          LSP Gen Finance Co, LLC   Ba3   BB-        
  4,328,655       Term Loan, 7.117%, maturing May 04, 2013         4,341,282    
          NE Energy, Inc.   B1   B+        
  792,683
    Term Loan, 9.750%,
maturing November 01, 2013
 
 
   
800,015
   
  1,907,317
    Term Loan, 9.750%,
maturing November 01, 2013
 
 
   
1,924,960
   
          NE Energy, Inc.   B3   B-        
  425,000       Term Loan, 11.750%, maturing May 01, 2014         431,906    
          NRG Energy, Inc.   Ba1   BB-        
  6,000,000
    Term Loan, 7.367%,
maturing February 01, 2013
 
 
   
6,027,186
   
  24,452,393
    Term Loan, 7.367%,
maturing February 01, 2013
 
 
   
24,577,002
   

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

            Bank Loan
Ratings†
     
Principal Amount       Borrower/Tranche Description   Moody's   S&P   Value  
Utilities: (continued)      
          Pike Electric   Ba3   BB        
$ 1,310,511       Term Loan, 6.875%, maturing July 01, 2012       $ 1,309,692    
  886,628
    Term Loan, 6.875%,
maturing December 10, 2012
 
 
   
886,074
   
          Plum Point Energy Associates   B1   B        
  1,198,857       Term Loan, 8.992%, maturing March 14, 2014         1,213,094    
  2,861,854       Term Loan, 8.617%, maturing March 14, 2014         2,895,838    
          Riverside Energy Center, LLC   B1   B        
  244,856       Term Loan, 9.626%, maturing June 24, 2010         251,896    
  3,063,822       Term Loan, 9.626%, maturing June 24, 2011         3,151,900    
  2,116,749       Term Loan, 9.626%, maturing June 24, 2011         2,177,605    
          Thermal North America, Inc.   B1   BB-        
  4,000,000       Term Loan, 8.070%, maturing October 24, 2008         4,020,000    
          Wolf Hollow I, L.P.   B1   BB-        
  1,800,000       Term Loan, 7.570%, maturing June 22, 2012         1,773,000    
  450,000       Term Loan, 7.570%, maturing June 22, 2012         443,250    
  2,147,521       Term Loan, 7.617%, maturing June 22, 2012         2,115,308    
      88,164,413    
    Total Senior Loans
(Cost $1,967,524,095)
            1,976,089,846    
Other Corporate Debt: 0.6%      
Automobile: 0.6%      
          Avis Budget Car Rental   Ba3   BB-        
  750,000       Floating Rate Note, maturing May 15, 2014         721,875    
          Navistar International Corporation   NR   BB-        
  5,200,000
    Unsecured Term Loan, 10.320%—10.368%,
maturing February 22, 2009
        5,265,811    
    Total Other Corporate Debt
(Cost $5,930,368)
        5,987,686    
Equities and Other Assets: 1.8%      

 

  Description     Value  
(1), (@) , (R)
  Allied Digital Technologies Corporation
(Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)
      107,510    
  (2 ), (@) , (R)   AM Cosmetics Corporation (Liquidation Interest)          
(@) , (R)   Block Vision Holdings Corporation (571 Common Shares)          
(2), (@) , (R)
  Boston Chicken, Inc.
(Residual Interest in Boston Chicken Plan Trust)
         
  (2 ), (@) , (R)   Cedar Chemical (Liquidation Interest)          
(@) , (R)
  Covenant Care, Inc. (Warrants for 19,000 Common Shares,
Expires January 13, 2005)
         
(@) , (R)
  Covenant Care, Inc. (Warrants for 26,901 Common Shares,
Expires March 31, 2013)
         
(@) , (R)   Decision One Corporation (1,402,038 Common Shares)       145,812    

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

  Description     Value  
  (2 ), (@) , (R)   Electro Mechanical Solutions          
   
      (Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)         $ 1,112    
  (2 ), (@) , (R)   Enterprise Profit Solutions (Liquidation Interest)              
  (@) , (R)     EquityCo, LLC (Warrants for 28,752 Common Shares)              
  (4 ), (@) , (R)   Euro United Corporation (Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)           305,999    
  (@) , (R)     Gemini Leasing, Inc. (143,079 common shares)              
  (2 ), (@) , (R)   Grand Union Company (Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)           54,523    
  (@)     Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. (73,835 Common Shares)           173,512    
  (2 ), (@) , (R)   Humphreys, Inc. (Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)              
  (2 ), (@) , (R)   Imperial Home Décor Group, Inc. (Liquidation Interest)              
  (2 ), (@) , (R)   Insilco Technologies (Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)              
  (2 ), (@) , (R)   IT Group, Inc. (Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)           100    
  (2 ), (@) , (R)   Kevco, Inc. (Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)           50    
  (2), (@) , (R)
    Lincoln Pulp and Eastern Fine
(Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)
             
  (@) , (R)
    Lincoln Paper & Tissue (Warrants for 291 Common Shares,
Expires August 24, 2015)
             
  (@), (R)     Neoplan USA Corporation (17,348 Common Shares)              
  (@), (R)     Neoplan USA Corporation (1,814,180 Series B Preferred Shares)              
  (@), (R)     Neoplan USA Corporation (1,084,000 Series C Preferred Shares)              
  (@), (R)     Neoplan USA Corporation (3,524,300 Series D Preferred Shares)              
  (2 ), (@) , (R)   New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Residual Interest in Litigation Proceeds)              
  (@) , (R)     New World Restaurant Group, Inc. (4,706 Common Shares)           37,648    
  (@), (R)     Norwood Promotional Products, Inc. (104,148 Common Shares)              
  (@) , (R)     Safelite Glass Corporation (856,340 Common Shares)           18,651,085    
  (@) , (R)     Safelite Realty Corporation (57,804 Common Shares)           317,922    
  (1 ), (@) , (R)   Transtar Metals (Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)              
  (1 ), (@) , (R)   TSR Wireless, LLC (Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)              
  (2 ), (@) , (R)   U.S. Aggregates (Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)              
  (2), (@) , (R)
    U.S. Office Products Company
(Residual Interest in Bankruptcy Estate)
             
        Total for Equities and Other Assets
(Cost $6,550,784)
            19,795,273    
        Total Investments
(Cost $1,980,005,247)
    182.8 %   $ 2,001,872,805    
        Other Assets and Liabilities — Net     (82.8 )     (906,612,159 )  
        Net Assets     100.0 %   $ 1,095,260,646    

 

  *  Senior loans, while exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, contain certain restrictions on resale and cannot be sold publicly. These senior loans bear interest (unless otherwise noted) at rates that float periodically at a margin above the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") and other short-term rates.

  †  Bank Loans rated below Baa are considered to be below investment grade.

  NR  Not Rated

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

  (1)  The borrower filed for protection under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Federal bankruptcy code.

  (2)  The borrower filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Federal Bankruptcy code.

  (3)  Loan is on non-accrual basis.

  (4)  The borrower filed for protection under the Canadian Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

  (@)  Non-income producing security.

  (R)  Restricted security.

  **  For Federal Income Tax purposes cost of investments is $1,980,110,134.
Net unrealized appreciation consists of the following:

Gross Unrealized Appreciation   $ 25,877,781    
Gross Unrealized Depreciation     (4,115,110 )  
Net Unrealized Appreciation   $ 21,762,671    

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited) (continued)

At November 30, 2006 the following forward foreign currency contracts were outstanding for ING Prime Rate Trust:



 

Currency
 

Buy/Sell
 
Settlement
Date
  In
Exchange
For
 

Value
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Euro
EUR 8,745,000
 
Sell
 
12/15/06
  $ 11,212,402     $ 11,592,658     $ (380,256 )  
Euro
EUR 11,660,000
 
Sell
 
01/12/07
    14,901,228       15,479,865       (578,637 )  
Euro
EUR 8,745,000
 
Sell
 
02/15/07
    11,198,704       11,628,388       (429,684 )  
British Pound
GBP 4,305,000
 
Sell
 
12/15/06
    8,169,684       8,463,487       (293,803 )  
British Pound
GBP 5,740,000
 
Sell
 
01/12/07
    10,811,162       11,286,870       (475,708 )  
British Pound
GBP 4,305,000
 
Sell
 
02/15/07
    8,182,895       8,466,474       (283,579 )  
    $ 64,476,075     $ 66,917,742     $ (2,441,667 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)

SHAREHOLDER INVESTMENT PROGRAM

The Trust offers a Shareholder Investment Program (the "Program") which allows holders of the Trust's common shares a simple way to reinvest dividends and capital gains distributions, if any, in additional common shares of the Trust. The Program also offers holders of the Trust's common shares the ability to make optional cash investments in any amount from $100 to $100,000 on a monthly basis.

For dividend and capital gains distribution reinvestment purposes, DST will purchase shares of the Trust on the open market when the market price plus estimated fees is less than the NAV on the valuation date. The Trust will issue new shares for dividend and capital gains distribution reinvestment purchases when the market price plus estimated fees is equal to or exceeds the net asset value on the valuation date. New shares may be issued at the greater of (i) NAV or (ii) the market price of the shares during the pricing period, minus a discount of 5%.

For optional cash investments, shares will be purchased on the open market by DST when the market price plus estimated fees is less than the NAV on the valuation date. New shares will be issued by the Trust for optional cash investments when the market price plus estimated fees is equal to or exceeds the net asset value on the valuation date. Such shares will be issued at a discount to market, determined by the Trust, between 0% and 5%.

There is no charge to participate in the Program. Participants may elect to discontinue participation in the Program at any time. Participants will share, on a pro rata basis, in the fees or expenses of any shares acquired in the open market.

Participation in the Program is not automatic. If you would like to receive more information about the Program or if you desire to participate, please contact your broker or the Trust's Shareholder Services Department at 1-(800) 992-0180.

KEY FINANCIAL DATES — CALENDAR 2006 DIVIDENDS:

DECLARATION DATE   EX-DIVIDEND DATE   PAYABLE DATE  
January 31   February 8   February 23  
February 28   March 8   March 22  
March 31   April 6   April 24  
April 28   May 8   May 22  
May 31   June 8   June 22  
June 30   July 6   July 24  
July 31   August 8   August 22  
August 31   September 7   September 22  
September 29   October 6   October 23  
October 31   November 8   November 22  
November 30   December 7   December 22  
December 20   December 27   January 12  

 

Record date will be two business days after each Ex-Dividend Date. These dates are subject to change.


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STOCK DATA

The Trust's common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") (Symbol: PPR). Effective March 1, 2002, the Trust's name changed to ING Prime Rate Trust and its CUSIP number changed to 44977W106. The Trust's NAV and market price are published daily under the "Closed-End Funds" feature in Barron's, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and many other regional and national publications.

REPURCHASE OF SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END COMPANIES

In accordance with Section 23(c) of the 1940 Act, and Rule 23c-1 under the 1940 Act the Trust may from time to time purchase shares of beneficial interest of the Trust in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions and/or purchase shares to correct erroneous transactions.

NUMBER OF SHAREHOLDERS

The approximate number of record holders of Common Stock as of November 30, 2006 was 5,524 which does not include approximately 46,756 beneficial owners of shares held in the name of brokers of other nominees.

PROXY VOTING INFORMATION

A description of the policies and procedures that the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies related to portfolio securities is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling Shareholder Services toll-free at 1-800-992-0180; (2) on the Trust's website at www.ingfunds.com and (3) on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Trust voted proxies related to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge on the Trust's website at www.ingfunds.com and on the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Trust's Forms N-Q are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The Trust's Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC, and information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330; and is available upon request from the Trust by calling Shareholder Services toll-free at 1-800-992-0180.

CERTIFICATIONS

In accordance with Section 303A.12 (a) of the New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual, the Trust submitted the Annual CEO Certification on June 19, 2006 certifying that he was not aware, as of that date, of any violation by the Trust of the NYSE's Corporate governance listing standards. In addition, as required by Section 203 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and related SEC rules, the Trust's principal executive and financial officers have made quarterly certifications, included in filings with the SEC on Forms N-CSR and N-Q, relating to, among other things, the Trust's disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting.


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Investment Adviser

ING Investments, LLC

7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road

Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

Sub-Adviser

ING Investment Management Co.

230 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10169

Institutional Investors and Analysts

Call ING Prime Rate Trust

1-800-336-3436, Extension 72217

Administrator

ING Funds Services, LLC

7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road

Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

1-800-992-0180

Written Requests

Please mail all account inquiries and other comments to:

ING Prime Rate Trust Account

c/o ING Fund Services, LLC

7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road

Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

Distributor

ING Funds Distributor, LLC

7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road

Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

1-800-334-3444

Transfer Agent

DST Systems, Inc.

P.O. Box 219368

Kansas City, Missouri 64141

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

801 Pennsylvania Avenue

Kansas City, Missouri 64105

Legal Counsel

Dechert LLP

1775 I Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20006

Toll-Free Shareholder Information

Call us from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern time on any business day for account or other information, at (800)-992-0180

For more complete information, or to obtain a prospectus on any ING fund, please call your Investment Professional or ING Funds Distributor, LLC at (800) 992-0180 or log on to www.ingfunds.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing. Consider the Trust's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this information and other information about the Trust.

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